The 9th Taiyuan Wang Clan (Part 2)

The patriarch's intention is to hand over me and Zhao Ying?" Lu Zhao understood Lu Sicheng's meaning in an instant, his tone indifferent, as if he had not taken it to heart at all. He certainly knew that although the Lu family of Hedong was a branch of the Lu family of Fanyang, the two were not on good terms. Shandong was the actual sphere of influence for the Lu family of Fanyang and other surnames. When Lu Sicheng and others migrated to Hedong, it was essentially a sign that they had been expelled from their home by the main branch of the Lu family of Fanyang. At this moment, how could they stand up for a side branch? The only solution was to swallow their pride, hand over one or two scapegoats, and extinguish the anger of the Wang family of Taiyuan. When Lu Sicheng and others migrated to Hedong, it was essentially a sign that they had been expelled from their home by the main branch of the Lu family of Fanyang. At this moment, how could they stand up for a side branch? The only solution was to swallow their pride, hand over one or two scapegoats, and extinguish the anger of the Wang family of Taiyuan

"Dalong, what do you mean?" Lu Sicheng's eyes flickered with a hint of something unusual. He replied calmly, "The Wang family of Taiyuan is not something my Lu family can contend with. Although the Lu family of Fanyang is of the same lineage, this is Hedong."

What do you think?" Lu Sicheng said with a cold smile, "You have disrupted the Wang family's plans. Will the Wang family let my Lu family go? Will the Li faction let my Lu family go?"

It is said that the Wang family of Taiyuan has a close relationship with Li Yuan, the governor of Taiyuan. Lu Zhaozi swallowed the paste in his mouth and nervously expressed his speculation. This was the question that arose in his mind when he received several letters from https://m.hetushu.com. According to his memory, at this time, that old lady should also have rebelled. And he was located in Taiyuan. The amount of grain stored in a family with a history of a thousand years is immense, yet why would they pretend to be thieves and rob grain everywhere? According to his memory, at this time, that old lady should also have rebelled. And he was located in Taiyuan. The amount of grain stored in a family with a history of a thousand years is immense, yet why would they pretend to be thieves and rob grain everywhere? The reason can only be one: a significant event is about to occur, requiring a large amount of grain. Today, the world is in turmoil, and the so-called significant event can only be a rebellion. The Wang family adheres to a strategy of ruling without ruling, so they can only support Li Yuan to leverage his rise to power. Today, the world is in turmoil, and the so-called significant event can only be a rebellion. The Wang family adheres to a strategy of ruling without ruling, so they can only support Li Yuan to leverage his rise to power.

Grandfather! The family motto upheld by the Wang family of Taiyuan is to rule without being tyrannical. They will not rise in rebellion. In Taiyuan, there is only one person, or rather one family, capable of seizing the world, and that is the Li clan of Taiyuan. Everything the Wang family of Taiyuan does is for this purpose, to align themselves under the Li clan and thereby bring glory to the Wang family of Taiyuan. Lu Zhaoci coldly laughed and said: "If grandfather truly wishes to avoid disaster, he should send the fourth brother to the Li clan; this might preserve the Lu family of Hedong."

This is related to the idea that the rise and fall of dynasties is not connected to these prominent families; it is said that there are no thousand-year dynasties, but there are thousand-year families. In times of chaos, these families have their own means of survival; they may be weakened, but it is difficult for them to be completely eradicated. However, to put it another way, if Li Yuan were to raise an army in rebellion, he would inevitably attack Daxing, and Jiahubao would be a necessary route for him. At that time, seizing his grain and disrupting his plans would not bode well for the Lu family. For a moment, even Lu Sicheng felt troubled. However, to reiterate, if Li Yuan were to raise an army in rebellion, he would inevitably attack Daxing, and Jiahubao would be a necessary route for him. At that time, seizing his grain and disrupting his plans would not bode well for the Lu family. For a moment, even Lu Sicheng felt troubled.

"Since the Wang family can ally with the Li clan, why can't my Lu family do the same?" A hint of pride appeared on Lu Zhao's face; this was the result of his serious contemplation over the past few days. The Taiyuan Li family would eventually unify the world and establish a prosperous era for the Tang dynasty. Lu Zhao realized that he must firmly cling to the Li clan's support in order to live a happy life in the Tang dynasty, becoming a dandy of a prominent family.

Upon hearing this, Lu Sicheng's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise. Initially, he sensed the extraordinary nature of this individual within the confines of the Jinbiaotang, but he did not expect to have underestimated him. The ability to discern so many underlying matters from just a few letters is beyond what can be described as extraordinary.

Peach and plum trees, the queen circles around Yangzhou, in the winding garden. Do not speak carelessly, who says it is allowed? Could he also want to intervene? Lu Sicheng furrowed his brow. The song about the peach and plum trees he mentioned is a nursery rhyme that has circulated in recent years, indicating that the world will be taken over by those with the surname Li. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, both the court and the common people have believed in prophetic sayings. Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian, executed the entire family of the Grand General Li Hun because a prophetic saying was widely circulated at that time, stating "Peach and plum trees, the flood surrounds Yang Mountain." Thus, he eliminated all those from the Li family who might rebel. Today, Li Mi of Wagang has such great momentum, partly due to this prophecy.

Could it be that grandfather thinks this will quell the incident? Lu Zhaozi said with a faint smile, a hint of sarcasm playing at the corners of his mouth. The foremost concern of aristocratic families is their own interests; they care little for anything else. As long as the family can be preserved, every individual within it can be sacrificed as a mere pawn.

"Dalong, what do you think?" Lu Sicheng's expression quickly returned to calm, his eyes becoming murky, as he slowly leaned back in his chair, gazing faintly at Lu Zhaozi, showing no trace of the tension from earlier

"Just that Xianbei afterwards?" Lu Sicheng could not hide the contempt in his eyes

The Wang family of Taiyuan, like the Lu family, is a prestigious lineage with a history spanning a thousand years, and is even larger compared to the Hedong Lu clan. Originating from Shanxi, the Taiyuan Wang family has been prominent from the Wei and Jin dynasties to the present day, ranking alongside the Longxi Li, Zhao Jun Li, Qinghe Cui, Boling Cui, Fanyang Lu, and Xingyang Zheng families as one of the five surnames and seven clans of high status. The Taiyuan Wang family is the foundational and esteemed clan of the Wang surname, having first attained the status of a top aristocratic family. Established between the Han dynasties, Wang Yun of the late Eastern Han dynasty elevated this family to a renowned status through his efforts to save the nation and its people. During the Northern Wei dynasty, the Taiyuan Wang family ultimately relied on the merits and noble status of their ancestors to secure their place among the foremost noble families in the realm, thriving for nearly two hundred years. It was around this time that the saying "The Wang family of the world originates from Taiyuan" began to circulate. Today, the Taiyuan Wang family is filled with talented individuals, most of whom hail from the Wang family's ancestral Sanhuaitang, including figures such as Wang Yi, Wang Pei, Wang Gui, and Wang Chongji. Wang Gui, for instance, served as the Minister of Rites, holding a prominent official title. The numerous outstanding members of the Wang family have made it a leading noble clan within the region, to the extent that even the Lu family holds them in high regard. Lu Sicheng did not anticipate that a prestigious family like the Taiyuan Wang would become involved with bandits, lurking in the shadows, which raises suspicions.

"He who controls Guanzhong controls the world." Lu Sicheng's expression suddenly changed, as if he had thought of something.

"You are the legitimate son of the Chang family, the future candidate for the clan leader. How can this be entrusted to the other party? What do you think, Zhaoci?" Lu Sicheng's expression remained unchanged as he calmly gazed at Lu Zhaoci, waiting for his response

Grandfather, the world is in chaos today, with various powerful factions rising in arms. Dou Jiande, Li Mi, Du Fuwei, the Xiao clan of Jiangling, and the Yuwen clan—hmph, even Wang Shichong wants to get involved. The Li clan of Taiyuan not only fits the prophecy, but more importantly, this person has won the hearts of the people in Guanzhong, with all the major families rallying around him. The Pei clan of Hedong and the Wang clan of Taiyuan are his subordinates, and his sons, Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, are both young heroes. Especially Li Shimin, who is exceptionally talented and ambitious, is destined to be a great ruler. Although he is of Xianbei descent, over the years, he has long integrated into the Han lineage; there is no longer any talk of Xianbei. Lu Zhaozi sneered and said, "Grandfather, what do you think the strategy of the Li clan is in rising up?" Although he is of Xianbei descent, over the years, he has long integrated into the Han lineage; there is no longer any talk of Xianbei. Lu Zhaozi sneered and said, "Grandfather, what do you think the strategy of the Li clan is in rising up?"