Chapter 1028 Not Enough

The war in the north has started, and the smoke can be seen, but fortunately this is not the first time. The northern border troops did not panic because they had guessed that this time would be an unprecedented war. They had guarded the border for more than two hundred years and countless lives were at stake. Once in, they are no longer allowed to have problems with those little things.

Things are in order on the north side, the only thing to consider is the south side.

Now, the Liang Dynasty was already in operation before the war in the north started. The huge empire had a reaction speed that was far superior to that of the previous dynasties. All the officials, regardless of whether they were united or not, had to work hard for this matter. move.

On the post road, the sound of horse hooves was non-stop, and post soldiers belonging to various state capitals poured into the divine capital from all directions, and then left the majestic city at high speed.

Many postmen didn't even have time to stop at the rouge shop in Shendu to bring back a piece of rouge from Shendu for their daughter-in-law who had never left their hometown in her life.

And on the official road, the government's motorcade kept stopping, and the armored soldiers had solemn faces and were always on guard.

For more than two hundred years, the so-called bandits in Daliang have been wiped out long ago during the Taizong period. As for the so-called bandits that have been reported from time to time since then, most of them are actually chess pieces secretly controlled by Fang Wai. Let Daliang be in peace, but these bandits have almost disappeared after Master Wu Hao shed blood and the master of the Chaotic View was replaced by the young master.

The monsters within the country have been the number one enemy of the people of Daliang for more than two hundred years. However, in the past few years, the guards of Daliang at all levels have been dispatched everywhere, and with the help of some local cultivating sects, Almost 60% to 70% of the monsters in the country have been wiped out.

In some states and counties, it even reaches 90%.

According to the current trend, as long as the monsters from the north do not go south, the imperial court will be able to eliminate the monsters in the country and restore real peace to the people in five or six years at most.

Can the demon clan in the north give Daliang this chance?

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A caravan with more than fifty carriages, which had been sleeping in the open for more than a month, finally arrived outside the gate of Shendu City. However, it did not rush into the city. Instead, it drove the carriage away from the official road and waited in the open space on one side. .

A middle-aged man walked out of the carriage headed by him. He glanced at the long queue at the city gate, then turned to look at the carriage behind him and said, "Qing Ling, I guess we can't enter the city until dark."

A woman also happened to walk out of the carriage. It was Lu Qingling, a descendant of the Lu family who had worked side by side with Chen Chao in Longjiao County, Huanglong Prefecture a few days ago.

As for this middle-aged man, he actually has some connection with the young guardian envoy.

His name was Lu Yuan. When he was on a ferry, because he didn't want to say anything bad about the imperial court, he forcefully gave the Green Algae Sect one hundred thousand days of money.

However, after Mr. Lu took out the hundred thousand days of money, the Green Algae Sect was removed from this world.

Lu Qingling smiled and said: "Second uncle, we have arrived at Shendu City anyway. It doesn't matter if we wait a little longer. Let's not cause any trouble to the court."

Lu Yuan nodded, deeply convinced. Based on the Lu family's influence in the divine capital, if there is something urgent now, it is not impossible to enter the city first. But for things that are not urgent in the first place, Lu Yuan is not willing to cause trouble. You must know that most of the caravans waiting to enter the city in front are supplies needed by the Ministry of War. After entering the city from here, they can stay in the divine capital for up to three days before being sent to the north.

This is a major military matter, so don't delay it if you can. Maybe it's because of their lack of delay that fewer people will die in the north and they will have a better chance of winning.

Since he was no longer in a hurry to enter the city and had nothing to do, Lu Yuan thought for a while and curiously asked about what happened in Longjiao County that day, "Qing Ling, tell your uncle, those common people at that time, seriously Are you not afraid at all, waiting to live and die with the guardian envoy? "

Although the events of that day spread out quickly afterwards, everyone only knew a general idea. Occasionally there were some detailed explanations, but no one knew whether they were true or not. Instead of listening to what these outsiders said, it was better to ask the person in front of me who had experienced it. My niece is.

Lu Qingling glanced at her second uncle. In fact, she did not mention these things deliberately after returning from Longjiao County, but there were many people with her at that time. Those people couldn't stop drinking, so it was very difficult for them to stop drinking. Soon everyone in the Lu family knew about this.

If someone else asked, Lu Qingling might just find an excuse to fool him, but now since it was her second uncle who asked, Lu Qingling was silent for a moment, and then told the truth about the scene that day. In fact, even if it was the time Today, recalling the scene that day, Lu Qingling still felt a little dreamy. Almost all the people in that county were powerless, but they still dared to stand up and stop in front of the young guard.

Throughout the more than two hundred years of the Liang Dynasty, has this kind of thing happened once? Even if you look through the annals of history, can you find even a few words of record in the annals of history?

In fact, she also knew that even now, many courtiers in the court still regard the young guardian envoy as the most powerful official in ancient times, but what about in the hearts of the people?

I'm afraid that 90% of the people in the Liang Dynasty regarded this guardian envoy as a god.

If he hadn't really done so many things for the people, how could there be such a situation?

"No matter what others think, my uncle is a person who has truly received his kindness. Moreover, my uncle has traveled all over the country for so many years and has met countless people. There is one thing that I have only seen in him."

Lu Yuan sighed, remembering the eyes he saw when he met Chen Chao that day.

Chen Chao's appearance was not as good as Yun Jianyue's, a real exiled immortal, but his eyes were like stars and were always very beautiful.

But the eyes that Lu Yuan remembered at this moment were not because they were beautiful, but because he had never seen a person in a high position with such pure eyes.

Like a pool of clear water.

He gave people a very special feeling, that is, as long as you don't stand opposite him, you can trust him unconditionally, and he will never let you down.

Listening to Lu Yuan's words, Lu Qingling also remembered the days when she was with Chen Chao before. At that time, she didn't know that the sickly-looking young man was the garrison commander, but at that time, she had already confirmed that he was definitely not a bad person.

Otherwise, she would not have taken him in just because she saw him on the official road.

Lu Yuan looked at Lu Qingling in a trance, and said with a smile: "Qingling, some men will make women remember them for a lifetime after seeing them once, but don't fall in love with him, because there will be too many women who like him, and the woman he likes is already destined. The rest of the people can only be spectators on the shore forever."

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Do you know that there is a saying in the God City now, that once you see Chen Lang, you will ruin your life."

There are many girls in the God City who are waiting to be married, and they can't eat or drink all day long.

Lu Qingling smiled and said, "Uncle, you worry too much. Qingling still knows how much I am worth, and I won't think too much."

"Qingling, you don't have to belittle yourself, it's just that some people are not on the same path."

Lu Yuan pondered for a moment and gave an explanation, which was a disguised comfort.

Lu Qingling smiled and didn't say anything else. She was just a little worried that after Chen Chao disappeared in Longjiao County, he would encounter troubles that he couldn't solve.

But then he thought, he had the great swordsman to escort him, so he shouldn't have to worry.

As Lu Yuan and Lu Qingling chatted, time passed quickly, and it was already dark. All the carriages at the city gate had entered the city, and the soldiers guarding the city trotted over with a smile on their faces, "Is it Mr. Lu, I've been waiting for a long time, hurry into the city."

The Lu family is a big business family, and there are caravans entering the capital all year round. Naturally, they are very familiar with the soldiers guarding the four city gates. Lu Yuan smiled slightly, and a middle-aged man who looked like a manager beside him handed over a purse.

"Brothers, you have all worked hard. Consider it Lu's treat for a midnight snack."

The Lu family is usually generous, and they need the soldiers to help them occasionally. Anyway, there will always be money every now and then. However, this time, the soldier did not accept the money as usual, but pushed it back and said with a smile: "Second Master Lu, no need. I heard that Second Master Lu's family has donated the profits of goods to the court several times recently. Brothers have heard about it a long time ago. Second Master Lu is so noble, it is not right for us to ask for money again."

Lu Yuan was stunned, but then he did not insist. After taking back the money, he smiled and said: "Then consider it as brothers also contributing to the court."

The soldier smiled and made way, but did not say much.

Lu Yuan and Lu Qingling did not go back to the carriage, but each took a lantern, walked through the city gate, and stood on the side of the long street.

After this batch of goods enters the city, in fact, the profits from the sale will also be donated to the court. This is not the court asking for it openly or secretly, but their spontaneous behavior.

Now the north is dangerous, they can't go to the battlefield, and they have to do their best.

Seeing the carriages entering the city, Lu Yuan's eyebrows appeared tired. He has been traveling around for many years. Although the world is getting better and better now, he doesn't need to worry about it like before, but after all, it has been decades. His energy is not as good as before, and it's a matter of one less trip.

Lu Qingling noticed Lu Yuan's fatigue and whispered: "Uncle, don't worry about other things later, just leave it to me."

Lu Yuan was about to speak when a few lanterns suddenly appeared in the distance, and footsteps kept approaching this side.

Lu Yuan looked up and asked curiously, "Xiao Xin, why are you here?"

The person who came was Lu Xin, the young man who was now very popular in Lu's family. After Lu Xin, who was already very talented in business, met Chen Chao and did business with the young garrison commander, his status in Lu's family rose even higher. At the beginning of this year, the old patriarch even handed over half of Lu's business to Lu Xin. After Lu Xin took control of that half of the business, not only did he not show any signs of decline, but he made those businesses more and more prosperous. This young man who has not yet reached the age of thirty, according to the current situation, is obviously the next patriarch.

Nowadays, it is probably not easy for Lu's children to meet Lu Xin.

"Second uncle, sister Qingling, you have traveled all the way and worked hard."

Although Lu Xin's status in Lu's family is now very high, he is still very humble and polite, so that Lu Yuan can't find any faults.

Lu Qingling also looked at her cousin and nodded slightly.

After the greetings, Lu Xin got straight to the point and said, "Second Uncle, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you with the rest. There's a meeting at the ancestral hall tonight, and I'm going to take Sister Qing Ling there."

Lu Yuan was startled at first, and then he subconsciously opened his mouth to ask a question, but when the words came to his lips, he was held back by this Second Master Lu. He just nodded and smiled, "Okay, leave these things to me, Second Uncle, you can rest assured."

In this room, Lu Yuan still had a lot of say in the first two years, but with the rise of Lu Xin, now he has become the real talker in this room. In addition, Lu Yuan himself is already old, not to mention that He was ambitious, so Lu Yuan, who subconsciously wanted to ask what the ancestral hall meant, didn't ask anything in the end.

He has long accepted the fact that he is old and now the world is dominated by young people.

Lu Xin came in a hurry and left in a hurry. After leading Lu Qingling into the carriage, the young successor of the Lu family didn't say a word and just looked at the lantern in his hand.

Lu Qingling is older than Lu Xin, but not as good as Lu Xin in business, so she has been positioned as Lu Xin's right-hand man for a long time. However, this time the ancestral hall meeting was held, she was a little confused as to what her younger brother was going to do with her. .

Lu Xingxing may have sensed Lu Qingling's uneasiness, so he raised his head and looked at his cousin, and said softly: "Sister, don't worry, I took my sister this time just to embolden me. There's no need for anything else." Do."

Lu Qingling became even more curious after hearing what he said. She looked at Lu Xin again and frowned: "What are you going to do?"

Lu Xin rubbed his head, shook his head, and just said softly: "I'm a little sleepy, I have to sleep for a while."

Although she knew that her younger brother was avoiding her inquiry, Lu Qingling still did not ask the question. She always remembered the advice her father gave her. Today's Lu family, even including the head of the old family, did not If a person is as good as Lu Xin, whatever he wants to do, you just have to give him your full support.

So at this moment, Lu Qingling just looked at Lu Xin with his eyes closed in front of her with complicated eyes, guessing what he was going to do.

She always felt that it was no small matter.

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The carriage stopped slowly, and the two of them walked out of the carriage. Lu Qingling glanced at the Lu family's ancestral home in front of her. As a woman, she was actually qualified to come here only a handful of times in the past few years, but she didn't have the qualifications to come here. , Lu Qingling doesn’t yearn for this place either.

Lu Xin walked in through the gate with a lantern. The servants on both sides lowered their heads, but they still secretly looked at the young man who was now in the prime of the Lu family.

Lu Qingling followed Lu Xin. The Lu family's ancestral house in front of her was brightly lit tonight, but she didn't know if it was just today or always.

Lu Xin, who was holding a lantern, walked slowly in a long corridor. A steward came trotting over and looked at Lu Xin with some embarrassment, "Master, the second grandpa is already urging me. Look..."

Lu Xin looked at the steward expressionlessly, and then said, "Is it Lu's second grandpa who makes the decision now?"

The steward had always heard that Lu Xin had a good temper, and thought that he would be able to get things done simply by going over there, but unexpectedly, this young man who was in the prime of his life seemed to have trouble speaking at all.

The steward's expression immediately turned ugly, and he knelt down with a snap.

"Master, it's the little one's fault..."

Lu Xin just glanced at him, said nothing, and continued to walk slowly forward.

Lu Qingling looked at Lu Xin's back without saying a word. In a family as big as the Lu family, if you only have ability and a good person, you will definitely not be able to gain a foothold. If you are just a good old person, the Lu family will not treat such a big family like Lu Xin. The great authority was given to Lu Xin.

Therefore, this is the only way Lu Xin can stand firm in a group of people and not be bullied by others.

A corridor is tens of feet long. When the Lu family's ancestral house was first built, nothing else had been decided yet. It was decided that this corridor would lead to the Lu family's ancestral hall.

The original idea of ​​the head of the Lu family was actually very simple, that is, to let all his children and grandchildren think clearly about what they want to do before coming to the ancestral hall.

In front of those ancestral tablets, you have to think carefully before saying anything.

Near the ancestral hall, the sounds of quarrels inside could be heard. Lu Qingling could vaguely distinguish a few voices among them, including those of her second grandfather and her third uncle.

These elders are Lu's most powerful figures. They not only represent themselves, but also represent their respective houses.

Lu Qingling had only seen so many elders during the birthday of her old family leader. Now that she thought about those elders in the ancestral hall, Lu Qingling actually felt a little nervous.

Even though she already has a calmness far beyond her peers.

"Don't worry, sister, I'll take care of everything."

Lu Xin smiled, and after a few words of comfort, he arrived in front of the ancestral hall.

He stretched out his hand and handed the lantern in his hand to the servant on one side. The servant took it and was about to retreat, but Lu Xin shook his head and said, "Don't leave, just wait here."

Just as the servant was about to raise his head and look away, Lu Xin said calmly: "My words are useless?"

The servant lowered his head, but before he spoke, a majestic voice came from the ancestral hall, "Xiao Xin, why haven't you seen me for a few days? You are living more and more, why are you competing with a servant?"

As the sound rang out, a middle-aged man walked out from the gate of the ancestral hall. He looked at Lu Xin with an unkind look on his face and said, "It's not appropriate to have a group of uncles and elders wait for the ancestral meeting, isn't it?"

Lu Xin smiled and said: "The servants are ignorant and have to be taught. As for the discussion, the time has not yet come. The uncles can arrive early if they have nothing to do, but my nephew does not have that much time. Doesn't Seventeenth Uncle know this?"

Uncle Seventeen's expression changed, and he was about to speak, but Lu Xin would never give him a chance, and then said: "The tea business that Uncle Seventeen is in charge of lost 30% last month. If I hadn't gone to see it in person, I'm afraid I wouldn't have done it this month." Are you going to make ends meet?”

After hearing this, Uncle Seventeen was even more speechless. Lu Xin stepped over the man and said with a smile: "Uncle Seventeen, nothing is static. You can't rest on your laurels. "

After speaking, Lu Xin officially entered the ancestral hall, followed by Lu Qingling who walked inside.

However, the two of them had just entered when an elder of the Lu family, who had already taken his seat, frowned and said, "How unbecoming is it to let a woman enter the ancestral hall? Lu Xin, are you going to rebel?"

Although the Lu family is engaged in business, the clan concept is actually stronger than that of ordinary families. Women are not allowed to enter the ancestral hall except for major sacrifices. This is the ancestral motto of the Lu family.

Lu Xinming knew this ancestral precept and still acted like this, which made some people feel that they had an opportunity, while others were a little worried.

Today's Lu Xin is obviously different from the usually cautious one. They don't think that Lu Xin has reached this level of arrogance. They only think that Lu Xin must have some ulterior motive.

"Uncle Fifteen, don't put such a heavy label on your nephew. The imperial court is at its peak. Even if he wants to rebel, what can Mr. Lu do if he puts his life on the line?"

"Spend some money to organize an army? What do you mean, Uncle Fifteen is thinking that while the war in the north is going on, he can change the dynasty?"

"you……"

The fifteenth uncle's face turned red with anger. Of course he didn't mean it this way, but he was unreasonable, and Lu Xin would be even more unreasonable than him.

Lu Xin said softly: "My nephew has told all the elders clearly that this ancestral motto of the Lu family has been in existence for more than a hundred years. My nephew feels that it is wrong and should no longer abide by it. Both men and women have the surname Lu. What is the difference?" Not being allowed to enter the ancestral hall is really ridiculous. Don’t tell me that this has always been the case. The queens and empresses of this dynasty all had the title of female students back then. They were not inferior to men in terms of talent and learning. Then the women of the Xie family can also teach in the academy. Now even as a general in the north, if the imperial court adheres to the so-called ancestral precepts so much, won't our Liang Dynasty lose such a good general? "

Lu Xing's voice was not too loud when he first spoke, but when he spoke later, his voice was not quiet at all.

There are two examples, one is the late queen, and the other is Xie Nandu who is now in the spotlight. No matter who it is, no one can find a reason to refute.

The ancestral hall suddenly became quiet.

Although Lu Qingling looked calm on the surface at the moment, in fact, her heart was already turbulent.

Although she didn't care whether she could enter the ancestral hall or not, the other women of the Lu family would still care.

But she never thought that her brother would bring her into the ancestral hall just to speak out for all the women of the Lu family today.

Somewhat too sudden.

"Lu Xin, this kind of thing cannot be decided in one or two sentences. The head of the family is still here, why are you talking about this?"

An elder who usually had a good relationship with Lu Xin spoke up and wanted to help Lu Xin. Among other things, the Lu family was not the one who made the decision now. Even if they all agreed on such a big matter, the final decision would still need to be made by the head of the family.

Just as Lu Xin was about to speak, footsteps sounded outside, and an old man walked in with a cane.

The old man has white hair and a solemn expression. He is the old head of the Lu family, Lu Yin.

After Lu Yin appeared, everyone's eyes fell on the old patriarch. For so many years, all major events of the Lu family were decided by this old patriarch.

Everyone, including Lu Xin, bowed and saluted after seeing Lu Yin.

The old head of the family glanced at Lu Xin, then walked to the main seat, sat down, and said calmly: "Xiao Xin's statement is somewhat reasonable, but things cannot be accomplished overnight. The old rules have been established for so many years. It won’t change overnight. This is not the time to talk about this tonight, just take your time.”

The head of the old family opened his mouth to set the tone for this matter, so the others naturally had no problem. After a few echoes, the place quickly became quiet again.

But Lu Xin just turned his head and glanced at Lu Qingling, who had no expression.

Turning his head, Lu Xin took a deep breath and said nothing.

Lu Yin coughed lightly, "I have called everyone here tonight to discuss one thing. Now that the north is not at peace, what should I, the Lu family, do for the court? Every house has taken action before, and now it is time I have done something with the whole Lu family.”

Listening to the old patriarch speak, the Seventeenth Uncle stood up and said with a smile: "As Liang people, we should share the country's worries. I propose that this year, 10% of the Lu family's annual profits will be used to assist the court and each house. It’s all about getting less dividends.”

As soon as Uncle Seventeen opened his mouth, many voices of approval rang out.

But soon someone said: "Nowadays, the court is also in troubled times. I'm afraid 10% is a little less, let's take 30%. If we take this out, the court will appreciate our good deeds and the people will praise us. It's the best of both worlds."

"Sixteenth Brother, you are very lighthearted when you say 30%, but have you ever thought about how much less dividends each house will receive this year?"

"Yes, Sixteen, don't be too impulsive."

"Second Grandpa, actually 30% is not much. It would not be much to spread it over the heads of each house."

"No, no, 30% is still too much..."

Arguments resounded in the ancestral hall. The most difficult thing in the world is to take money out of other people's pockets. What's more, for a family like Lu's, 10% of the profit is a huge amount of money. Say it's done.

Bang bang bang——

The head of the family knocked his walking stick on the ground a few times, and the ancestral hall suddenly became quiet.

"Xiaoxin, tell me, how suitable is it?"

The old head of the family looked at Lu Xin with a smile on his face.

Lu Yin was still satisfied with this most outstanding junior.

"100%."

Lu Xin was silent for a while, and then directly gave an answer that no one expected.

Without a doubt, the ancestral hall exploded all of a sudden.

Countless curses rang out at this time.

"Lu Xin, do you know what you are saying?!"

"100%, that means my Lu family has worked for nothing this year?!"

"Lu Xin, I think you are really crazy!"

A curse filled the ancestral hall.

Lu Xin waited until the voice was a little quieter before saying: "If 100% of the profits are used to aid the court, everyone will not die. Didn't everyone have a surplus in previous years? Not to mention eating for one year, I'm afraid it will be more than enough to eat for another ten years? In this case, why not? People are dying in the North, they died for us, and we are reluctant to even pay a little money?"

Lu Xin said indifferently: "Although my Lu family has been doing business for generations, who still remembers that my Lu family's ancestor was a scholar who followed Mr. Zhang's four sentences!"

Lu Xin's voice was not loud, but it was very powerful.

Mr. Zhang's four sentences have always been the pursuit of countless scholars.

Lu Qingling looked at Lu Xin in front of her, and felt as if she was meeting this younger brother for the first time.

"Don't talk about this. If you take out 100% of the profits, what if there is any problem with my Lu's business next year, do you dare to take responsibility?!"

Someone spoke up and questioned the young man.

Lu Xin just said: "With me, there will be no problem."

His words were light, but very crazy.

But it is also easy to anger some people, because everyone knows that the current Lu's business is indeed getting better and better because of Lu Xin.

The more facts, the more hurtful.

"Master, Lu Xin has lost his mind. Today he brought a woman into the ancestral hall and said such crazy things. I think..."

The second uncle stood up, but was interrupted halfway through his words.

"What do you think?"

The old master Lu Yin looked at him, with no expression on his face.

Lu Yin's words stunned everyone, because everyone heard dissatisfaction from his tone.

Lu Yin didn't look at anyone else, but turned to look at Lu Xin, and smiled gently: "Xiao Xin, you are wrong."

Lu Xin had no expression, but his heart sank.

Everyone raised their eyebrows.

See, the old patriarch will not be confused!

As a result, the old patriarch shook his head and said: "100% is not enough."

"A long chapter of nearly 8,000 words"