Now, the Gu family's influence is still very great.
If this matter is not handled properly, the parliament may lose the support of the people.
Although they could suppress it with force, history had long taught these nobles the importance of public opinion.
Suppression by force is the trump card, the confidence, and the last resort.
The support of the people is the key factor in maintaining a regime on a daily basis.
Jiang Jie obviously understood this as well. At the same time, the four captains in their group also served as a check and balance against their use of force to suppress the enemy.
Therefore, the key now lies in the people's hearts.
Specifically, it is about how to try the Gu Qing case to reassure the people.
The people in the hearts of the people include nobles, commoners, the poor, and everyone in the territory.
After Jiang Jie left, Jin Chen frowned and asked, "Father, is there any problem with the Gu Qing case?"
Although Jin Chen had heard about this case through various channels, even from his father, hadn't the case been investigated long ago? Why was he still investigating? Was there something wrong with the case? Was the truth he knew not true?
"The problem isn't the case itself. It's the impact of the case."
"What influence?"
Jin Mao replied solemnly, "It affects the remaining prestige of the Gu family, it affects the public's support, and it affects the authority of the parliament."
Only then did Jin Chen understand the importance of this matter.
"Then, father, how should we deal with this?"
After saying that, he glared at Wu Zheng fiercely.
"It's all this man's fault. Otherwise, my father wouldn't be in such a predicament."
Wu Zheng said in front of Jin Mao, "Brother Jin, don't worry about me! The territory cannot be in chaos, and the parliament cannot fall. If necessary, you can sacrifice me."
"Brother!" Wu Hong called out urgently.
Wu Zheng waved his hand. Wu Hong took a step back with anxiety in his eyes. However, his attitude was very clear, "He doesn't agree to let Wu Zheng sacrifice himself for this matter."
Jin Mao quickly said, "Brother Wu, what are you talking about? Don't worry, it's not time for you to sacrifice yourself. I have a plan for this matter."
Wu Zheng was extremely grateful and thanked him again and again.
After the Wu brothers left, only Jin Chen and his son were left.
Jin Mao saw Jin Chen's frown and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Why are you so worried?!"
“Father, this matter has such a big impact, aren’t you anxious?”
"If being anxious was useful, I would have been anxious a long time ago. Let me ask you, is being anxious useful?"
"Of course, there's no point in being anxious. But..."
Jin Mao taught Jin Chen, "Since you know that being anxious is useless, don't be anxious when you encounter problems in the future. Only when you calm down can you find a solution."
Jin Chenxi asked, "Father, do you have a solution?"
Jin Mao smiled and shook his head, saying, "Jiang Jie is still a little naive. He actually used this incident as a breakthrough point. How childish!"
Jin Chen was confused and asked, "Father, what do you mean by this?"
Jin Mao explained to Jin Chen, "This matter has such a huge loophole, such a flaw. How could Wu Zheng and I not have countermeasures and means to resolve it?"
Jin Mao patiently explained, "The reason I didn't solve it was because I left a loophole on purpose so I could fish. Unexpectedly, I didn't catch any fish, and an eagle snatched the food away. Well, forget it, I'll talk about fishing later. Let's fix this loophole first."
This fish refers to the remnants of the Gu family, those who are loyal to the Gu family and have evil intentions towards the parliament.
This eagle refers to Jiang Jie and his group, outsiders who are interested in the water village.
Jin Chen looked at his father with admiration and felt proud.
Jin Mao was very satisfied with Jin Chen's attitude.
This attitude is right.
He really admired Jin Chen for not doing the system tasks anymore but following him.
The family's future depended on Jin Chen. In the past, Jin Chen was too naive. He was hostile to him, and, being in his rebellious phase, his target of rebellion was him.
I didn't take care of him before, which allowed him to develop some personality traits and habits that were not in line with hers.
Jin Mao did not directly control him and force him to change his character and habits.
Instead, treat him as an independent adult, lead him to do things, constantly influence him, and let him change slowly.
Become a qualified head of the Jin family and a qualified person in power.
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Wu Mansion.
Wu Hong said seriously: "Brother, you can't sacrifice yourself, I don't agree."
Wu Zheng patted his shoulder and said with a gratified smile, "Do you think I'm someone who would sacrifice myself for others?"
Wu Hong thought for a moment and said, "I used to think you weren't. But, after what happened that night, you gave up the throne that was within your grasp. With this precedent, I think you might still do the same."
Wu Zheng choked at this. He quickly defended himself, "How could that be? The circumstances at the time were somewhat unique. Our accumulated strength was destroyed by our lord's self-detonation. You and I were both severely injured. It wasn't enough to successfully usurp the throne. I had no other choice but to give up the lordship. And, as the facts show, giving up was the right choice, wasn't it?"
Wu Hong always felt that there was something wrong, but Wu Zheng's explanation was very reasonable, so Wu Hong did not insist any more.
"Brother, this incident is a bit strange! Although many people know something about what happened that night, Jiang Jie dared to use it as a breakthrough. I'm afraid he came prepared! I suspect that he may have hooked up with Gu Xing. Do you want me to arrange someone to investigate?"
Wu Hong thought it was espionage. Although he wasn't good at politics or military affairs, he was an expert at espionage.
He is professional in this area.
Wu Zhengdao said, "No need. Is there any need to investigate something so obvious? Gu Xing has definitely formed an alliance with Jiang Jie. They are natural allies, and an alliance is not surprising. However, I didn't expect Gu Xing to be so obsessed with revenge for his lord. He even went so far as to collude with outsiders."
Having said that, he shook his head, his face full of disdain.
Wu Hong also felt a bit disdainful towards Gu Xing.
"A defeated general! This is all he can do."
Yes, how could he not be defeated? Under the watchful eyes of Gu Xing's secret guards, Wu Hong became a war lieutenant and trained a group of warrior-level death squads. Moreover, he also conspired to calculate Gu Qing and Gu Yan, father and son. The two most powerful warriors in the family were both killed overnight.
The Secret Guards, however, only realized what was happening afterward. It was only after Gu Yan took over that they figured out what was going on.
But why was it all too late? Gu Yan came to power, and the Wu brothers were powerful and unshakable. They had no way to deal with the people who killed their lord.
Moreover, for the sake of the Gu family, we must try our best to help Gu Yan secure his position as lord!
You can imagine how frustrated he felt!
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