Chapter 638 Luo's Choice
On the straight road leading to Kanto, an army of about two hundred people was galloping at a rapid speed, and the lush green scenery on both sides kept receding.
This convoy is very low-key, but judging from the war horses and standard weapons, they must be the elite of the army.
This group of people was the one that Jia Xu and Cai Yan were heading to Zhaocheng with.
Since parting with Luo Kong, he has killed countless people along the way, and there is even some blood on the knife.
Jia Xu recalled what he had seen and heard along the way, then lifted the curtain of the carriage, looked at the carriage where Cai Yan was, and marveled in his heart.
Because Luo Kong asked him to communicate more with Cai Yan, and with Jia Xu's wisdom, it would be easy to deal with a little girl like Cai Yan.
Jia Xu originally thought that Luo Kong valued Cai Yan because of her appearance. After all, Luo was beautiful and cared a lot about the appearance of her other half.
But the result surprised him. Cai Yan actually had a photographic memory and could speak eloquently. She was simply a treasure.
It is no exaggeration to say that as long as one marries Cai Yan, the foundation of a Confucian classics family will be established, especially for those high-ranking officials who rose to prominence suddenly without any foundation.
Moreover, Cai Yan was born into the Cai family of Chenliu, and her father was a great Confucian scholar of the time. The legitimate daughter of such a family would have to be the principal wife of any family she married into, otherwise it would be an insult.
Not to mention that Cai Yong was unwilling, even many unrelated gentry would not be willing.
In addition, Cai Yan herself had extraordinary eloquence and was obviously a good parent. After spending some time together, Jia Xu, who was a man of foresight and good at reading people's minds, had a good impression of her.
Jia Xu was impressed that Wushuang Hou could take a liking to Cai Yan at first sight.
He felt even more emotional in his heart. There was indeed a reason why the Luo family could maintain its output of talents. After Cai Yan entered Zhaocheng, she would definitely be married to Luo's son. I just didn't know what position she would hold after entering Zhaocheng?
As I was thinking, I heard someone riding a horse coming over and said, "Sir, it's getting late. Let's take a rest when we get to the front. The horses are a little tired. It's time to give them some food and water."
When Jia Xu saw that it was one of the three guards around Luo Kong, he asked, "How long will it take us to get to Zhaogong Kingdom?"
The guard calculated for a moment and said, "At the current speed, it will take about four days to reach the territory of Zhaogong State."
Four more days.
Jia Xu was delighted as they were finally almost there, so he asked everyone to prepare to rest. They skillfully lit a bonfire, set up defenses, and boiled water to cook.
Cai Yan and three female officials got down from the carriage. Although Cai Yan looked a little haggard after days of running around, she was still stunningly beautiful, with a gentle and bookish air, and a typical lady from a noble family.
Seeing Cai Yan coming down, Jia Xu smiled and said, "Miss Wenji, we will be in Zhaocheng in a few days."
Cai Yan had asked the female official this question in the carriage, so she was not surprised, but she still responded: "Sir, you have great talent. You will definitely be reused when you enter Zhaocheng this time."
Just as Jia Xu was amazed at Cai Yan's excellence, although Jia Xu was very low-key, Cai Yan still knew from his unintentional revelations that this seemingly honest man in front of her had a lot of brilliant ideas in his mind and was an extremely smart person.
Jia Xu shook his head and said, "The Luo family is full of talented people, so what does my little ability mean?
Besides, if he was to be reused, Xu would not be waiting here to enter Zhaocheng.
Miss Wen Ji, there are thousands of women in the world, but there is only one extraordinary woman like you.
I'm afraid it won't be long before Xu will call you Madam after we enter Zhaocheng."
Jia Xu and Cai Yan were already very familiar with each other, and Cai Yong entrusted Cai Yan to Luo Kong, who then entrusted her to Jia Xu. From this perspective, Jia Xu was considered Cai Yan's elder.
If Cai Yan could marry into the Luo family, then Jia Xu would naturally not have to worry about her, but if she did not marry into the Luo family, Jia Xu might even help her ensure her safety for the rest of her life.
This is a great recognition for a person like Jia Xu who is good at protecting himself.
Cai Yan blushed immediately. From the moment her father entrusted her to Wushuang Hou and Wushuang Hou accepted the entrustment, she had thought of this day.
Now that they were approaching Zhaocheng, Cai Yan became more and more nervous. However, when she thought about it, the Luo family had never had an incompetent son in the past thousand years. Even Lord Luo Min was already a hero of his time.
Moreover, Luo's daughter is the most beautiful woman in the world.
Gongzi Moshang is as kind as jade, which is the true portrayal of Mr. Luo. Mr. Luo does not take a concubine, and they are together all their lives. If you think in this way, what is there to worry about?
The female officials of Zhaocheng laughed when they heard this. "Wenji is so beautiful and talented that she is even better than the other girls of the Luo family. Once she enters Zhaocheng, the young masters will surely love her."
Cai Yan thought back to the conversation in the carriage and became even more embarrassed and angry. These female officials of Zhaocheng were really meticulous in observing etiquette, especially when talking about King Su. Even in private, they would perform the cross-hands and raised forehead salute.
But when chatting privately, she is really bold and unrestrained. She dares to say anything, making them cover their faces and dare not speak, and then they laugh out loud.
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Zhaocheng.
After Luo Zhang received the two artifacts from Ji Zhao, he hurriedly called over the direct descendants of the Luo family who were still in Zhaocheng to communicate with the clan first.
After Luo Zhang told everyone in the Luo family the news about their ancestor's reappearance, the sons of the Luo family were very shocked. The daughters of the Luo family could feel that special fluctuation and had guessed it a long time ago.
"Our ancestors repeatedly told us to prepare early, which means that it is difficult to adapt to the new changes in the chaotic times.
Patriarch, it has been difficult to sustain these past few years. Since last year, the supplies that can be distributed to the clan members have been reduced by 10%. "
A 10% reduction is not a small number.
The Luo family has a top level that can carve holy marks, officials who are good at handling government affairs and a complete supervision system, as well as the belief in the true God ancestor, and the city of Zhaocheng with a halo effect, so it has the strongest family.
But it is impossible for a family to survive in this world relying solely on faith without eating. What sustains the Luo family is food and water. This is called matter determining consciousness.
Now it has fallen into a new vicious circle. Just like during the Bang Zhou period, Luo State did not expand so its strength could not be improved.
The same was true for the Zhao Kingdom, which developed around the city of Zhao. The Zhao Kingdom was not allowed to expand its territory because all the surrounding areas were Han lands.
However, if the territory is not developed, in this era when strength is tied to territory and population, the Zhao Kingdom, which basically relies on commerce for prosperity, will be easily affected.
This is one of the reasons why the Western Regions cannot be lost. The Wushuang Marquisate in the Western Regions has seized a large amount of wealth for the Zhao Kingdom, ensuring that the entire family moves forward steadily.
There is another way, but no one has suggested it.
That is to use white gloves to carry out large-scale land mergers, but the Luo family would never do such a thing. Doing business is good for the circulation of the world, but there is really no benefit at all from land mergers.
Although due to historical limitations, the Luo family sometimes cannot see the future of history clearly, but if they blatantly do things that lead to the regression of the world, then the Luo family might as well perish directly.
The descendants of the Su Wang would not do such a shameful thing.
Even if I, Luo, tie my own hands and feet and carry the shackles of benevolence and righteousness, I will still be invincible in the world. At worst, I can ask our ancestor Su Wang to save me.
"Master, the decline in recent years is due to the turbulent situation that has caused the trade routes to be blocked, and the cost of ensuring the passage of business has increased.
Second, the family’s influence on the world is no longer enough.
In other words, the family’s worldly power is insufficient!
I once heard someone say that the county magistrate is not as good as the current manager, which is a reflection of the current situation of the family.
As for the Yuan family in Runan County, I have read their family records and found that they only rose to prominence during the reign of Emperor Xiaoxuan. Even if we go back further, based on the places where they gathered, they were only officials of the State of Chen during the Spring and Autumn Period.
There were other families in the Han Dynasty who achieved the so-called "three officials in four generations", but none of them were as good at scheming and gaining personal gain as the Yuan family, so their influence could not be compared with that of the Yuan family.
The most prosperous time for a family is when its sons enter officialdom.
For example, in the early years of the Pre-Han Dynasty and the early years of the Post-Han Dynasty, families at that time could do whatever they wanted.
During the reign of King Luo Wen, the family caravans were able to travel around the world most smoothly, with unimpeded passage from the Liaodong Peninsula to Lingnan.
This is a small matter, but it represents the status of the family in the hearts of the people of the world."
Luo Zhang was thinking about something, and the high priest suddenly spoke, and everyone's eyes were on her. This high priest was Luo Shu's cousin, "Master, is the increase in the master's foundation gradually decreasing over the years?"
The one who could most clearly feel the changes in the patriarch's background was the patriarch. The Luo family girl who was offering sacrifices could also sense something, so she asked this question. Luo Zhang nodded and said, "That's true, but the burden on the family has also been reduced a lot."
This is an unspoken rule that is known to all the descendants of the Luo family. If the family burden is too heavy, it will lead to blood and sacrifice.
Balancing the relationship between the two is one of the tasks of the head of the family.
The high priest said thoughtfully: "I can be sure that the Taoist master Tianyi who has been shouting that he wants to break the Mandate of Heaven of the Han Dynasty has really broken the Mandate of Heaven of the Han Dynasty. Although I don't know how he did it, it is a fact that there is no destiny in the world now.
This is an important moment for the family. No matter what the outcome is, it will not add burden to the family. It is time to revive the secular power."
Luo Zhang felt a pain in his heart and said in a deep voice: "That Zhang Jiao is actually A Xiao."
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Now everyone in the room could no longer sit still. Some people even stood up, dumbfounded, wanting to say something but unable to utter the words.
This matter is simply too absurd, but when I think about it carefully, I think it is very reasonable. How could two people like Luo Xiao suddenly appear in this world?
What’s more, it is a matter of breaking the destiny of a dynasty!
The high priest was the only one who could still remain calm, and asked again: "Then Ah Xiao died?"
Luo Zhang's face showed grief, "The ancestors said that A Xiao broke through the Mandate of Heaven of the Later Han Dynasty, and then was killed by the backlash of the Mandate of Heaven."
The Luo family finally accepted this reality and sat down again, but the atmosphere in the field suddenly changed.
That’s Luo Xiao!
The proud son of the Luo family!
Luo Zhang sighed: "This is probably Ah Xiao's fate. He was born different from us. Since he is willing to do this, it means that he thinks this is something that must be done."
"Master, it seems that the world is about to enter a stage where many heroes will compete for supremacy. I just don't know whether it will be the end of the Qin Dynasty or the end of the Han Dynasty."
The struggle for supremacy at the end of the Qin Dynasty led to a change of dynasty, while the struggle for supremacy at the end of the Han Dynasty meant that the Han Dynasty was re-established.
Talking about this topic, Luo Zhang's voice became a little more relaxed. "Last time, I specifically asked our ancestors about this issue."
Everyone immediately asked curiously: "Master, what did the ancestor say?"
Luo Zhang recalled the memory at that time and said slowly: "Our ancestors said that there is no destiny, everything depends on human efforts, and anyone can regain the world.
If there is a person who can unify the world, bring him to the ancestor and crown him as the emperor."
There is no destiny!
Everyone's eyes were filled with shock, but at the same time they were instantly filled with surprise.
Our ancestors said that there is no destiny, and that means there is no destiny, which means that the world must be conquered entirely by human efforts.
“Master, my suggestion is that, except for the disciples who maintain the normal operation of Zhaocheng, the rest of the best disciples should be sent out, just like what happened at the end of the Qin Dynasty.
The Kingdom of Zhao will also take action. Once the war starts and it comes to a life-and-death moment, morality will be broken. After all, everyone is going to die, so who will abide by the rules?
The Zhaogong Kingdom must protect the banks and embankments of this great river in Zhuxia."
Regarding sending sons to serve as officials, this has basically become a foregone conclusion. Whether for the family or for the world, the sons of the Luo family must serve as officials. Not just one or two, but many.
Whether you lead the princes on your own, join as a vassal, or become a minister, you need more.
As for the Kingdom of Zhao, the daughter of the Luo family was able to maintain the stable operation of the Kingdom of Zhao.
What really concerned everyone was the second half of the sentence. To build a good river embankment for Zhuxia, this was something that needed to be done by the entire Luo family of Zhaocheng.
At the end of the Qin Dynasty, this task was accomplished very well. Although the war caused casualties, they were all normal casualties and no large-scale massacre occurred.
Now we are soon entering a chaotic era again. What should the family do this time? Which bottom lines need to be maintained and which are inevitable? What means should be used to do these things and at what price? All of these are very much a test of one's ability.
Luo Zhang nodded slowly and said, "There is no need to pay special attention to this kind of thing. Whether something is appropriate or not is naturally in the minds of the people in the world. Smart people know the bottom line of the Luo family."
"Boom boom boom."
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, "Master, there is a guest that Young Master Kong brought back."
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The damage caused by war is not limited to the population that is doomed to perish, but also lies in the annihilation of civilization, humanity and morality, which is even more serious. Fortunately for China, in any era, this great civilization has no shortage of people who stand tall and adhere to the moral bottom line, such as the eternal Rockefeller. ——"Global History: Ancient Chinese Civilization"
(End of this chapter)
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