Dongcheng, Rong family.
As one of the major aristocratic families in Linjiang County, the Rong family's pomp is still very large, and they have built a huge villa directly in the most prosperous area.
The top brass of the Rong family basically live in this large manor, and all major events are usually held in this manor.
In fact, this family is a bit similar to the groups of later generations. No matter how extensive the business is or how many industries there are, it needs a headquarters. The Rong family's manor is similar to the headquarters, responsible for coordinating all the industries of the entire Rong family.
Rong Hao from the Hundred Households Office in Dongcheng is now a representative figure of the side clan. Things related to him are of great concern within the Rong family. And tonight, it is natural that Rong Hao was manipulated by Wan Yan at the Qianhu Office. It attracted great attention from the Rong family.
The reason why aristocratic families can be deeply rooted in a place is not because of how strong their masters are, but because of their foundation. Their personnel are involved in all aspects of a place, especially the official power.
Departments like Jinyiwei have always been a battleground for aristocratic families.
The Rong family is able to suppress several other aristocratic families in Dongcheng. Most of the reasons are that they have always been able to control hundreds of households in Dongcheng.
And now, as soon as Wan Yan arrived, he directly took Rong Hao's Baihu. Although the Rong family would not be immediately injured, after all, the Baihus were basically members of the Rong family, but if time goes by, Baihu Households will inevitably change owners slowly.
Therefore, when Rong Hao came back,
The top management of the Rong family immediately held a meeting of the highest level.
A large family like the Rong family is actually quite complicated internally, with many factions, but now, the main thing is the dispute between the direct line and the collateral lines.
The previous head of the Rong family died due to a feud in the Jianghu family, causing serious losses to the direct lineage. Although the head of the family was retained, under the oppression of the collateral lineage, a teenage boy Rong Yichu was established.
Rong Yichu was the only son of the previous head of the family, and was forced to become the head of the family at the age of fifteen or sixteen. Because he was too young, it was difficult to convince the public, and because the direct line of the Rong family was lonely, the main line has been suppressed by collateral lines in recent years. With.
However, fortunately, Rong Yichu is very capable.
As he grew older, he gradually began to counterattack, but his direct lineage declined and there was no way to make a comeback.
The collateral clan is also constantly suppressing the direct clan, and is waiting for an opportunity to launch Rong Hao, the leader of the collateral clan. This is also the main reason why Rong Hao can sit in the position of one hundred households at the age of thirty.
The collateral branch has put all its efforts into cultivating Rong Hao, so Rong Hao's position is crucial to the collateral branch of the Rong family.
At this time, in the Rong family meeting hall.
Several clan elders were sitting in front. The first ones on the left and right below were Rong Yichu and Rong Hao, followed by some senior members of the Rong family.
Everyone is expressing their opinions and discussing countermeasures.
Rong Hao's face was gloomy, and he looked at Rong Yichu from time to time. He was a little worried that Rong Yichu would add insult to injury at this time. After all, if he lost his identity as a hundred households, it would be difficult for him to communicate with Rong Yichu within the Rong family. Fight.
Just when everyone looked solemn and couldn't come up with a solution,
A guard suddenly came in from outside the door and said, "Just now, a guard from the Qianhu Office sent an official document and a Qianhu identity token."
The senior officials of the Rong family were confused.
The guard handed the official document to the great elder.
The Great Elder immediately browsed through it, then passed the official document with a puzzled expression, and said: "What is recorded in this official document is evidence of malfeasance and corruption committed by some senior officials of Nancheng Baihu Office."
After saying that, the great elder looked at the guard and asked, "Did the person who sent the letter say anything?"
The guard hurriedly said: "The man asked me to tell Master Rong Hao that as long as you take people to kill and arrest the people on this list, he can leave your position as a hundred households."
Everyone's expressions changed instantly, with different expressions.
"No," Rong Yichu said suddenly: "Wan Yan made it clear that he wanted Gu Zhan to make a sword against our Rong family, but Gu Zhan refused. Now he just wants our Rong family to take the initiative to turn against Gu Zhan. , forcing Gu Zhan to turn to his side, otherwise, with all the evidence, why didn't he handle it himself instead of letting Rong Hao do it?"
All the senior officials nodded slightly.
Wan Yan's purpose of doing this is clear at a glance, and they can all figure out the purpose behind it.
However, Rong Hao looked at the official document, held Wan Yan's identity token in his hand, and said slowly: "But, do we have a choice now? If we don't turn against each other, Dongcheng Baihu Office will change hands. , when the time comes, you can estimate how much loss our Rong family will suffer!"
Rong Yichu frowned and said: "The Hundred Household Office does not change owners so quickly. We can still think about it in the long term, but it is only an instant to make enemies and kill them. This Gu Zhan is not simple, and his behavior is much better than the original one." Furukawa is still arrogant, and he is determined to retaliate, and he will fight tooth and nail at every turn. It is best not to offend him if he can."
"Hmph," Rong Hao snorted coldly and said, "Who is that Gu Zhan? He is just a common man with a little bit of cultivation with Mud Legs. If Furukawa is still in Linjiang City, we really can't provoke him, but now Without Furuchuan, what does Gu Zhan mean to me in front of the Rong family?
In addition, you have also seen Wan Yan’s attitude towards Gu Zhan. He is determined to win over Gu Zhan, and he can’t wait to directly promise Gu Zhan to be his successor. Do you think that with Wan Yan’s various ways of wooing Gu Zhan, Gu Zhan’s How long can a neutral attitude be maintained? Sooner or later, they will stand against us. In this case, why not offend him now and save everything of hundreds of households. "
Rong Yichu frowned and said: "No, this matter must be considered in the long term... I have investigated Gu Zhan. In just a few months, he has become the youngest member of Linjiang City's Jinyiwei family from a hereditary banner in just a few months." , how can it be so simple..."
"Ha," Rong Hao snorted coldly: "Who doesn't know that Gu Zhan is where he is today just because he was lucky enough to be with Furukawa? Rong Yichu, even if Gu Zhan will retaliate, he has some foundation, but he can offend him and lose the wealth of hundreds of households in the east city. , which is more important, can’t you see? Offending Gu Zhan is the smallest loss, what do you mean by constantly blocking me? It seems you are not worried about the interests of the family, but are deliberately suppressing me! "
Rong Yichu said angrily: "Rong Hao, what are you talking about? If you do this, our Rong family will be completely led by Wan Yan. Wan Yan must have laid a killer move behind..."
"No matter what the killing move is, it's Wan Yan's," Rong Hao said: "It's just Gu Zhan, but my Rong family can still use it casually."
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"Okay," at this moment, the great elder suddenly said: "Yichu, the matter that Baihu is asking for is huge and too important to the Rong family. We must not go on a business trip. Although that Gu Zhan is a person, but , is a potential enemy, and relatively speaking, it is most cost-effective to deal with him and save the hundred households in the east city."
Several other clan elders also agreed.
Looking at this scene, Rong Yichu sighed,
He knew that he, the head of the family, was just a decoration in the eyes of the clan elders. Even though he was more capable than Rong Hao, most of the collateral clan still favored Rong Hao, because they cared more about the interests of the collateral clan than the interests of the clan.
At this moment, the Great Elder said again: "However, what Yichu said makes sense. This Gu Zhan is acting arrogantly. To be on the safe side, the third child and I will go with Hao'er, and we will also bring some experts from the clan, Gu As long as Zhan has any brains, he will take the initiative to make friends with others!"
