Chapter 933: Convince people with reason and don’t resort to violence

Zhou Shuren motioned for Wang Ju to sit down. "Now that the title has been decided, it's too late for the Tao family to get off the ship now."

Wang Ju looked a little embarrassed. The head of the Tao family was his eldest brother-in-law, and he looked down on his wife's family. But there was nothing he could do. His eldest brother-in-law would keep looking for a wife, and he would keep looking no matter what.

He used to think that the Tao family was easy to deal with, but now, haha, he really misses the days when his father-in-law was still alive. His father-in-law died a little early. He sighed and said, "I also know that it is not easy to get off the boat once I get on it."

Zhou Shuren curled his lips, "You knew about this and still came to me? What can I do?"

This is the truth. He really doesn't think he has enough power to fight against the princes. The princes are polite to him because of his ability and the emperor's appreciation of him. It doesn't mean that he really has enough power to make the princes jealous. He has no family to rely on. Although he seems to be very powerful, in fact, in the eyes of some families, they are not really afraid of him because they all know that if he is finished, the Zhou family will be finished too, so they are more of a pull to him.

Wang Ju was silent after hearing this, "I don't expect you to help me."

Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes. It was one thing for him to know that he couldn't help, but it was wrong for you to say it out loud. "If you don't expect me to help, why did you come to me?"

Wang Ju laughed dryly, "My father said you have a lot of ideas, so I'm here to ask you to help me think of a solution."

Zhou Shuren curled his lips and drank his tea in silence, "You should know that the Tao family is just a hook, the target is your Wang family."

The Wang family smiled bitterly, "So my father didn't care. When the Wang and Tao families boarded the ship, my father cut off contact with the Tao family."

Zhou Shuren thought to himself that his master was really decisive, "There must be a way."

Wang Ju, "Tell me."

He thought of many ways, but none of them worked.

Zhou Shuren coughed and said, "Before I say anything, I think you should know one thing."

Wang Ju had a bad feeling. "You tell me."

"When rumors about me spread in the capital, the Tao family took out 500 taels to find out about me."

Wang Ju's heart skipped a beat. He really didn't know. He cursed in his heart and said dryly, "I haven't heard of it."

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "I don't think the Tao family expected you to ask me for advice."

Wang Ju rubbed his face and said, "Just pretend I didn't mention it today. Have some tea."

Is Zhou Shuren a broad-minded person? No, he has never been broad-minded. He is a narrow-minded person and he holds grudges, but he also knows how to weigh things. He really has to help Wang Ju. Wang Ju is not only a friend, but his granddaughter will also marry into the Wang family.

Besides, there was Wang Ju's wife, Mrs. Tao. Wang Ju might not care, but what about Mrs. Tao? He didn't dare to bet on a woman's heart. If something really happened to the Tao family, it was possible that the blame would be put on his granddaughter, and he would not know about it in private. It would be even worse if he gave her a few more concubines.

Wang Ju is too ashamed to ask for advice. The Tao family is so bold to extend their hands. Doesn’t he know who Zhou Shuren is?

Zhou Shuren looked at Wang Ju. He had considered Wang Ju's intentions when he guessed them, so he came today. However, he was still unhappy. "If the Tao family wants to get off the ship, there is a way. It is actually very simple. As long as the Tao family knows how to make choices, they can get off the ship. However, everyone must be responsible for their own actions."

It is not easy to get off the boat, but you can still get off if you muster up the courage to jump into the water. However, you have to pay the price.

Wang Ju's heart moved. He knew that the Fourth Prince must have something on his brother-in-law, otherwise he would not be so panicked. He also understood Zhou Shuren's meaning and wanted to save his life by cutting off his arm.

Zhou Shuren saw that Wang Ju had listened and went in, and continued, "I think it's good not to be an official in the capital, what do you think?"

This is a once-and-for-all solution, so that the Tao family won't blame Wang Ju for any problems. If the head of the Tao family is demoted from the capital, the Tao family will be completely honest. After leaving the capital, the Fourth Prince will not hold the Tao family against him. Killing people is not a crime, and the Fourth Prince will not hold the Tao family against him when he sees the determination of the Wang family.

Wang Ju stroked his beard. He was still not cruel enough. No matter how ruthless the Tao family was, he would not make any suggestions. After thinking about Zhou Shuren's words, he took the teapot and poured tea for Zhou Shuren. "Thank you."

Not only did she give him advice, but she also helped him solve future problems.

Zhou Shuren drank his tea and said, "You're just not cruel enough."

He is an outsider, unlike Wang Ju. When it comes to people around him, he has to think a lot, but there is no perfect way.

What Wang Ju was thinking was that his father said he lacked decisiveness, but he had never thought that he was indecisive. Now he understood that he was indeed not decisive enough. "I will remember your kindness."

Zhou Shuren coughed and said, "Don't forget what you just said about not asking for leave."

The smile on Wang Ju's face froze, ".......Yeah."

Zhou Shuren continued, "Love does need to be repaid. You know my family. I, as the head of the family, have taken the lead and my sons are all loyal. Well, it's my fault. The children in my family grew up in this environment, so it's inevitable that they have some expectations in their hearts."

He doesn't worry about Yu Shuang after her marriage. As long as the Zhou family is there, Gu Liufeng won't dare to do that. But it's different for Yu Lu. He and his wife are really worried about her.

Wang Ju had heard Zhou Shuren talk about this more than once, but he didn't take it seriously. He just made a note to ask his wife to treat Zhou's granddaughter better in the future. Now, Wang Ju stroked his beard and said, "I can't promise anything else. We in the Wang family have a weak relationship between descendants. I can only give you five years. If you have a son, I will give you another five years."

In ten years, as long as he could give birth to two sons, he would ask his wife not to interfere in the future, and would also remind his son to take good care of his daughter-in-law, but he would not tell Zhou Shuren, as it would be bad to say it too much.

Zhou Shuren was satisfied. For the Wang family, this was already a difficult promise. He picked up the teacup and said, "Thank you."

Wang Ju smiled and said, "You are the grandfather who cares most about his granddaughter that I have ever met."

He also felt sorry for his youngest daughter, but he was the head of the family, and he was more concerned about the future of the family, not to mention his granddaughter.

Zhou Shuren thought to himself, I have the thinking of a modern person. All children in the family are treasures, and those of the next generation are even more precious.

In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren returned home. Zhulan listened to Wang Ju's promise and said, "The time limit Wang Ju mentioned is also Mr. Wang's bottom line."

Zhou Shuren hummed, "Wang Ju is the future head of the Wang family. He knows Mr. Wang well."

Zhu Lan breathed a sigh of relief. "I was thinking that after Xue Han gets married, I would bring my granddaughters with me and teach them how to be mentally strong so that they can live a good life even without the love of their husbands."

Zhou Shuren, "Your idea is good."

Zhulan, "Being a woman is too difficult."

Especially for women in ancient times, being mentally strong was very important.

Two days later, Wu Ming came home after leaving the government office, and Zhou Shuren learned that there was solid evidence that the Tao family had been in trouble in the Ministry of Rites and had been demoted.

Zhou Shuren didn't listen to what Wang Ju said. The result came out in just two days. It was obvious what Mr. Wang did. "It's good for you that the Tao family is not in the Ministry of Rites."

Wu Ming smiled and said, of course it’s good. Without Doctor Tao to bother him, he can do what he wants.

Seeing that his wife didn't look at him, Zhou Shuren approached Wu Ming and whispered, "In the future, if you can convince Changzhong with reason, try not to use force."