Chapter 234 Side branch mentality
The people of the Ji clan below the city were in high spirits, and nearly half of them were shouting that they could make the decision. Yunfeng was a little confused about the situation, and unconsciously looked back with questioning eyes.
Geng Wenjun rushed forward and said proudly: "General, don't you know? Due to the deaths of Ji Zhan and Ji Jian, there are only two younger sons left in the direct line of the Ji family. These people below are all Ji family members.
Side branch, they don’t decide what they say, so don’t believe them. It’s still unclear who will be the head of the family."
When Yunfeng heard this, he secretly felt a headache. His original intention was very simple, just to find someone who could keep his word and force him to sign a release agreement, but he didn't expect that there was no one who could make the decision.
When the Ji clan members below heard Geng Wenjun's words, they immediately became anxious, and they all rushed to shout:
"General, don't worry, those two cubs can't be their own family. It's us old people who have the final say in the family!"
"General, general, I can make the decision. I am the master of the Ji family!"
"Damn it, you're such a bastard! General, you can't let him deceive you. His grandfather was a concubine, but my grandfather was a direct descendant. It wasn't until my father's generation that we became a side branch. In terms of blood relationship, I am closer than him! Head of the Ji family
Who else would I be?"
"Ouch! You fucking hit people!"
The people below the city were dumbfounded. They witnessed a good show with their own eyes. These elegant nobles actually fought in public, regardless of their demeanor, in order to compete for the position of the head of the family. For a moment, they felt that their trip was worthwhile.
The dignitaries above the city couldn't wait to slap these clowns to death! It's so embarrassing, it's a disgrace to the nobles! At the same time, the previous speculation was completely confirmed. The Ji family's internal strife and split are inevitable! Lu Ye then faced
His se turned green. He even had the idea of expelling the few people below him from the military service. He was the Grand Central Officer of Yangzhou and had this power!
Geng Wenjun didn't feel embarrassed. She didn't have the self-consciousness of being a lady. The twisted scene below the city brought her endless fun. Suddenly, she had an idea and immediately suggested to Yunfeng.
Said: "General, Wenjun understands what you mean. He just plans to start with the Ji family first. Ask them to hand over their household registration. How about this? You ask them to jointly make a guarantee, and then release them back to Wu County to handle the matter.
.What do you think?"
Yunfeng thought to himself that there was really no better way. He couldn't support an agent. Although he wanted to do so very much! But if he really did this, it would definitely arouse the disgust and hostility of all the nobles, even Xun, who was the most friendly to him.
Siong will hate him!
Yunfeng suppressed this unbearable thought and turned around to praise: "It is indeed a good idea. Haha, thanks to Miss Geng, I will cook for you another day!"
Geng Wenjun was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "General, you must keep your word!" Since the days when she lived and ate with Xun Guan Niang, there was no doubt in her mouth, not to mention the novel and delicious dishes prepared by Yunfeng.
It’s delicious. She loves it very much!
Yunfeng smiled faintly and called down: "Bring all the Ji clan members up!"
"Yes!" The sergeants saluted, and some of their hands were used to pull away the group of people who were struggling. They then called on those who were not involved in the fight and brought them to the top of the city.
Yunfeng did not talk nonsense to them, and said directly: "If you want to regain your freedom, there is only one way to go. Hand over the Ji family members and their family members' household registrations that were captured by this general. Of course, thirteen of you need to work together."
Sign and draw your fingers, complete the formalities, and release on the spot! As for who among them will be the head of the Ji family, you will decide it yourself afterwards, I won’t ask! Think about it all, and remind you, it doesn’t matter if even one of you disagrees!”
Painted seals were not popular at that time. Seals could not be used indiscriminately. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made strict regulations on the use of seals in the fourth year of Yuan Shou. There was a distinction between superiority and inferiority, which could not be exceeded. It could only be used in general official documents. Folk seals were basically established by drawing fingers.
The so-called finger painting means that the person writing the deed writes the deed, and lists the names of both parties, the meeting person, the guarantor, etc. one by one after the deed, and then each person draws the left index finger under their name according to the principle of men drawing the left index finger and women drawing the right index finger.
, draw a line segment the length of a finger, and draw horizontal lines at the fingertips and knuckles to indicate that the contract is signed by yourself. It is more common to not draw a line segment the length of a finger, but directly point out the fingertips and two knuckles after the name.
The position of the knuckles.
As for the consideration mentioned by Yunfeng, these thirteen people didn't even think about it. So what if the Ji family's strength was greatly damaged? At least Qiancai Manor is still there. Compared with the days when he was a side branch, it was like being under someone else's roof. How could he be the master of his own family?
Are you happy? What’s more, signing and painting your finger is a prerequisite for regaining your freedom!
So they all said: "General, we all agree, you take out the documents, we will draw our fingers and immediately go back to Wu County to check the household registration and hand it to you. Don't worry, we will never go back on it with the documents as proof. As for the two children at home,
Cubs, they can't make the decision..."
The three masters of Wu County were anxious and angry, and Lu Ye scolded him sharply: "The bones of the old master of your Ji clan are not cold, and I tell you!" He pointed at Yunfeng and continued: "I am just angry to death from this man, and you guys are fighting for it.
The position of the head of the family is nothing more than that, but he doesn't want to avenge his shame and shakes his head at the enemy.
You beg for mercy, what kind of face does he have to meet your ancestors of the Ji family? Huh? Do you still have any shame? How can you forget your roots? It's not too late to wake up now. Listen to me, never sign
Secretary, our four surnames will still protect each other, otherwise the decline of your Ji family is just around the corner!"
A member of the Ji clan cupped his hand and said angrily: "Dazhong Zheng, don't you think your hand is too long? Our Ji family's matter will be resolved by our own surname Ji. Dazhong Zheng accepted it with his kindness."
Another person's words were much more unpleasant: "Could it be that Dazheng Zhong couldn't see our side branch turning around? Could it be that we have become prisoners to take advantage of your wishes? Then again, in the past, has there ever been a time when Dazheng Zhong saw our side branch without turning his nostrils upward?
?Why are you talking to our side clan face to face now? Why don’t you think you have lost your worth?"
The third person simply revealed Lu Ye's scar: "Dazhongzheng said that we forget our roots and do not want to avenge our shame. You seem to have forgotten something, so I will remind you! Your branch was also a side branch of the Lu family at the beginning.
If Brother Shilong and Brother Shiheng hadn't been killed one after another, how would you have had the chance to become a direct descendant? How would you have had the chance to become the head of the Lu family? Why haven't you avenged the shame of Brother Shilong and Brother Shiheng?"
Yunfeng almost laughed out loud when he heard this. He had to admire the sharp teeth and sharp tongues of the descendants of the Ji family. Lu Yun and Lu Ji were the grandsons of Lu Xun and the sons of Lu Kang. Lu Ye's grandfather was Lu Xun's younger brother Lu Mao.
It is indeed a side branch. Although the above two brothers are outstanding in literary talent, they are not familiar with military and political affairs, so they were recruited by the court.
After arriving in Luoyang as an official, Lu Ji was appointed as the rear general by Sima Ying, the king of Chengdu, and the governor of Hebei. He led more than 200,000 troops to attack Sima Yi, the king of Changsha, who had kidnapped Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty. He was defeated! Later, the eunuch Meng Jiu and others went to Sima.
Ying Jin was slandered and three tribes were wiped out. Only then did Lu Ye's lineage have the opportunity to turn over and become the direct lineage.
The other tribesmen waved their flags and shouted at each other. At this time, they were very united. They first went to the outside world and fought for the power of the other tribes, and then returned to the tribe to fight and kill among themselves!
Lu Ye turned his back after being scolded for a long time, and Gu He and Zhou Song also trembled! They are both persons of status, the head of the family, the head of the clan! They don't bother to argue with each other. The Ji family branches don't care, and the nobles don't care either.
Divided into three, six, and nine grades, the side branches are just low-ranking nobles who have never been able to get on the stage. They don't have to worry about their status. They can scold them as they please, expressing their dissatisfaction and anger at having been oppressed by their direct descendants for so many years!
The nobles with the surname Qiao were stunned, and they all stared at this farce with wide eyes without blinking! They understood that from today onwards, only the three surnames of Wu County were left among the four surnames of Wu County, and the Ji family had been transformed from the first-class
It is not impossible to be expelled from the gentry, or even be expelled from the gentry and become a commoner.
!At the same time, they were also secretly shocked. It was so strange that a top family fell apart in the blink of an eye. They were deeply warned. They all reflected on the various small problems that were ignored but existed in their own families and would never teach them.
Similar things happened to me.
Taking advantage of this time, the guards drafted a document and called the thirteen people one by one to sign and sign. It took a lot of trouble. These thirteen people were nobles and could write, so each person's name was determined by their own.
write.
Yunfeng picked up the document, looked at it, and said with satisfaction: "After the transfer is completed, I will return the document to you, so you don't have to worry." Then his voice changed and he said playfully: "Ji Zhan and Ji Jian are both because of this.
When the general dies, don't you have any resentment in your heart?"
A tribesman sighed: "General, our branch has no status at all in the clan. I will not hide it from you now. Their death, just like the Lu family, gave the branch a chance to make a comeback. I can't be more grateful! How could I?"
Resent you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone in the city showed disdain. Even if you think so in your heart, you don't have to say it so bluntly?
"Shameless!" Geng Wenjun spat.
The other person knew about some human affairs, and forced some sadness on his face, and replied: "We are all very sad about the death of the old master and the eldest husband, but it is better to dissolve enemies than to end them. When will repayment of grievances end?
Ah? What’s more, when the two armies are at war, life and death depend on fate. I, the Ji family, are willing to expose this matter and never mention it again!"
Suddenly, the sound of vomiting broke out all over the city, and the powerful people were almost disgusted with their breakfast.
The third person also wanted to express his opinion, but Yun Feng stopped him and said: "Okay, your intentions have been made clear. That's it for today. Please return quickly and handle this matter as soon as possible."
"Please don't worry, General, I'll take my leave!" The thirteen people saluted one after another, and then hurriedly left the city.
It can be seen from the joyful smiles and hurried steps of these people that what they said was true, they were truly grateful to themselves, and they would never have any resentment. Being moved by the scene, Yunfeng actually thought of what happened after his death, and his family business was getting better and better.
The older I get, the more difficult it is to get along with my children, and I can’t help but feel a headache secretly.
Just when I was feeling emotional, a cold snort came from behind: "General Yun used a good trick to destroy the Ji family in just a few words, and I had to say a word of submission! However, my surname, Lu Gu, is not as unbearable as the Ji family on Wednesday, unless
You leave the three of us alive here, otherwise, never expect us to sign a document with you!" (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!