The Lu family in Jiangdong rose to prominence in the late Han Dynasty.
During the Three Kingdoms period, the four great families in Jiangdong played a key role in the rise and consolidation of the Sun Wu regime. Later generations called them "Zhang Wen, Zhu Wu, Lu Zhong, and Gu Hou". Their status was far higher than that of the once proud Above the Zhou, Zhuge, Yu, Lu, Lu, Cheng, Huang and other families.
Among these four major families, the Lu family ranks first in terms of quantity and quality of talents, historical role, and continuity and long-term governance.
However, great waves wash over the sand, vicissitudes of the sea, history is turbulent in wars, and dynasties fall in the rise and fall. The Lu family, which used to be a noble family and bells and whistles, experienced the rise of the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty, the prosperity of the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and in the Sui and Tang dynasties, it was no longer the same. Ding Shanbo gradually fell into silence, losing the splendor of his ancestors in the past.
The family property and real estate left by the ancestors are enough for the descendants of the Lu family to enjoy endlessly. However, the family motto of "farming and reading is passed on to the family" has been forgotten by the unworthy descendants. Without outstanding scholars serving as officials, the family would not be able to enjoy political benefits. Instead of growing the family business, they would always be dependent on others and walk on thin ice.
A huge fortune can sometimes be a drag. The so-called "every man is not guilty of carrying a jade" is...
Ever since Lu Xiaoyu was imprisoned by the emperor, even though there was no imperial edict to thoroughly investigate the Lu family in Jiangdong, the Lu family had already been frightened for fear that the emperor's wrath would spread to the whole family. They hurriedly packed up the fine gold and silver, carried it by the head of the family, Lu Zhengfu, and rushed to the capital for operations. , hoping to avoid the disaster of family destruction.
Lu Zhengfu traveled thousands of miles, and he was an old man in his sixties. The journey was tiring and tiring. From Pinghu to Chang'an, his whole body shed a layer of skin, and he became haggard and old like bones in a grave...
As soon as Xiao Yu saw Lu Zhengfu, he sighed and felt sad.
At that time, Daliang had not yet been destroyed, and he, Xiao Yu, was still the prince of Daliang. Lu Zhengfu lived in health with his father, who was the eunuch of the palace, and often played with Xiao Yu.
In the blink of an eye, the world has changed...
The former chief child is now an octogenarian and is gradually dying.
When the two met, they were naturally sad.
Lu Zhengfu fell to the ground, his thin body like a candle in the wind, his eyes were muddy with tears, and he said sadly: "My lord, this old man is not an ignorant person. The sin of a dog cannot be forgiven. Even if his head falls to the ground, it will also He deserves it. I just ask the Lord to protect my Lu family lineage for the sake of past kindness, and in the next life, I will be a cow or a horse with a link of grass to repay my great kindness!"
Xiao Yu quickly stood up from the mat, helped Lu Zhengfu up with both hands, and said emotionally: "Why is this? The friendship between you and me has lasted for nearly a year, and exchanging one's heart and lungs is nothing! Get up quickly, no matter what, Let’s discuss it slowly.”
Lu Zhengfu then stood up and knelt down opposite Xiao Yu on the mat.
"My unfilial son... I wonder what he is doing now?"
Although he kept saying that his son deserved his punishment, after all, he was his own flesh and blood, so how could he not miss him? It was only in the third generation of the Lu family that a scholar like Lu Xiaoyu was born. Although he was appointed as a doctor in the Ministry of Justice, the Lu family had no influence at all in Chang'an and was alienated from loyalty to the court. The only thing he could count on was that the person in front of him was the same as him. Xiao Yu, Duke of Song Dynasty, has an irreversible friendship.
When he came to Chang'an this time, Lu Zhengfu planned to break up his family and eliminate the disaster, but he always had a hope in his heart. Maybe his son could be safe. Even if he could not be an official for the rest of his life, as long as he could return to his hometown, he would not have to give up his white hair. people……
Xiao Yu sighed, patted the back of Lu Zhengfu's hand, and said: "My nephew is doing well at the moment. He is being detained in the Penal Department Prison. He is familiar with his old friends from top to bottom. He takes good care of him and has never been embarrassed. It's just that Your Majesty I have made up my mind, what my nephew has done in the past is really too much, I am afraid he will die."
Lu Zhengfu burst into tears again...
Xiao Yu said helplessly: "It's not just that I don't remember the old friendship and just sits back and watches my nephew suffer. The situation in the DPRK is not what it used to be. It's really difficult for me to remonstrate in front of Your Majesty. Your Majesty means that not only my nephew should bear the responsibility, but also serve as a warning to others." , even the Lu family cannot escape this disaster..."
Lu Zhengfu's thin body trembled suddenly. Even though he had prepared the worst plan in his heart, he was still shocked when it was finally implemented.
He was originally sitting on his knees, but now he straightened his back slightly. With trembling hands, he took out a stack of land deed documents from his arms and placed them in front of Xiao Yu. Then he leaned down, rested his head on the table, and begged in a sad voice: "Lu is willing I gave up all my family property, just to ask for the unparalleled kindness of the Duke of the State, and to lend a helping hand to my Lu family. As long as the name of the Lu family can be preserved, the whole family, with more than a thousand people, will build a shrine for the Duke of the State to express my gratitude to the Duke for his life. kindness!"
Xiao Yu looked embarrassed and said continuously: "Master, get up quickly, what are you doing? It's not that I don't want to save you, but I am really in trouble! Your Majesty has a stubborn personality, how can you easily listen to what you say? Character? There’s nothing I can do about it!”
He tried hard to pull Lu Zhengfu, using all his strength, but he couldn't pull the frail old man...
Lu Zhengfu was at the end of his rope, and Xiao Yu was his last resort. He knelt on the floor unable to get up, and said loudly: "My lord, please take pity on me, the whole family of the Lu family! In the past, the Xiao family and the Lu family were in the same spirit. Controlling the south of the Yangtze River, I, the Lu family, assisted the emperor Xiaojing, and worked diligently to succeed him. In the fourth year of Wude, the Sui army defeated the health, and the children of the Lu family went forward and risked their lives to fight the national calamity together. Have the dukes forgotten it? Nowadays, the old man I just ask the Duke to take pity on the Lu family and give him a way to survive..."
Lu Zhengfu's tone was sad, with tears streaming down his face.
Xiao Yu was also moved. Lu Zhengfu's words seemed to bring back the past war that destroyed the family and the country. The Sui army, like wolves and tigers, crossed the river and broke through the gate of Health City. They killed people and set fires. They were ferocious. Strong!
And what about yourself?
At that time, he was only twelve years old. He witnessed the massacre of the Xiao clan, but he could only hide in the palace and survive...
It was a period of blood and tears!
The Lu family is full of loyal people. When the Western Liang Kingdom fell, the members of the family fought hard against the Sui army regardless of life and death. How could Xiao Yu not know?
only……
Xiao Yu sighed and wondered: "It's not that I don't want to reach out to save you. You also know that His Majesty wants to conquer Goguryeo and open up Jiangnan as a rear area. We, the Jiangnan nobles, have become a thorn in His Majesty's side and need to be eliminated urgently." Then hurry up! The filial, foolish and virtuous nephew commits adultery, commits crimes and commits crimes. Isn't this just hitting His Majesty's knife edge? Your Majesty is very angry about this matter. Even if I say something, I don't have much confidence."
No matter what Xiao Yu said, Lu Zhengfu just couldn't kneel down and begged.
Xiao Yu couldn't help it. He pondered for a long time, then sighed and said helplessly: "Don't cry and cry. I promise you to go and beg His Majesty, okay?"
Lu Zhengfu was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him.
Xiao Yu stopped him from kowtowing, and said in deep thought: "Although I can give up my reputation to ask Your Majesty, I really can't guarantee the outcome. Your Majesty's most favored person now is Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong. If I can get Zhao Guogong With help from others, if I ask your majesty shamelessly, great things can be accomplished."
Lu Zhengfu was silent, things would not be that simple. He just looked at Xiao Yu, waiting for him to finish what he had not finished.
Sure enough, Xiao Yu said tangledly: "How could Mr. Zhao Guo do something that is not beneficial? We are not related to you, even if you have this old face, it is really nothing in front of others. Mr. Zhao does not love money, but They have deep and extravagant hopes for the family and want to run the family into a thousand-year-old family. Therefore, the iron factory of the Changsun family is about to enter Jiangnan, but there are no downstream sales shops. If the Lu family dedicated these shops to the Changsun family, I think Zhao Guogong would definitely Give it your all.”
Lu Zhengfu almost broke all his teeth!
Well, you Xiao Yu, I broke up my family and eliminated the disaster. I thought you could care about the past friendship because of this huge wealth. Who would have thought that you are actually greedy and want to squeeze out the last trace of the Lu family?
The Lu family has long lost the tradition of "farming, reading and passing down the family line". If they can't study, they can't even farm! How can I be sober as to manage the land output if I am used to living a luxurious life with bells ringing, dining tables and music played every night?
The basis of the Lu family's livelihood is the grocery stores all over Jiangnan!
During his trip to Beijing this time, Lu Zhengfu had already exchanged most of his family's property and house deeds for money at the bank, including the deeds to many grocery stores. Of course, he would keep some well-located shops in various places.
It is said that it is to destroy the family and eliminate disasters, but there must be a way out for the clan members, at least to ensure the daily life of eating, clothing and daily life in the future, right?
Now, Xiao Yu wants to dig out the roots of the Lu family!
