noffsinger Chapter 653 Darkening or Enlightenment? The Countdown to the Exit of the Jizhou Aristocratic Familie
Chapter 653 Darkening or Enlightenment? The Countdown to the Exit of the Jizhou Aristocratic Familie
"Zhang He, is what you're saying true or false?"
Cui Lin asked Zhang He.
The tone of voice also unconsciously softened somewhat.
If what Zhang He said is true, then perhaps we should carefully consider surrendering.
"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you?"
Zhang He spread his hands, looking helpless.
The examiner then asked:
"Then why didn't you go to Guangzong to discuss this matter with Ju Zonghua Xin, but instead came to Yecheng to discuss it with us?"
Zhang He's face showed a mocking expression:
"I'm telling you, when you're interrogating Xing, can't you have a little more confidence?"
"Your second uncle is Shen Pei!"
“Back when Ju Shou was still alive, his position within your Ji Province aristocratic families was second only to Ju Shou.”
"After Ju Shou died, he immediately took over the baton."
"Why is it that when it comes to you, everything has to be done with Ju Zong first?"
"Or is it that he's a cripple, and he's really worth risking your lives for?"
It is said that you should not insult someone based on their appearance.
But Zhang He was clearly also a person without manners, and he seized on Ju Zong's weakness of being lame and crippled to attack him relentlessly.
"I……"
Xing was speechless for a moment after being confronted by Zhang He.
He also wanted to recreate the ruthlessness and decisiveness he had shown in Shen Pei.
The problem is, it can't be reproduced!
Zhang He pointed to his forehead and said to the several clan leaders on the city wall:
"Gentlemen, don't you realize that Ju Zong is plotting a rebellion!"
"And you?"
"What will you gain by following him down this dark path?"
"Hurry up and demote them, and the official positions I just mentioned to you will all be granted!"
Cui Lin's eyes gleamed, and he asked Zhang He:
"So, Cao Sikong is willing to accept our surrender, but not Ju Zong's?"
Zhang He clapped his hands:
"clever!"
"As expected of you, Cui Lin."
"I always thought you were much smarter than that idiot Cui Yan."
"The position of head of the Cui family should rightfully be handed over to you."
"Now, it seems you really have become the clan leader."
Congratulations!
Upon hearing Zhang He compare Cui Yan to Cui Lin, Cui Lin's lips curled slightly upwards.
of course!
He, Cui Lin, is the one who truly deserves everyone's support!
Unbeknownst to them, the group's initial wariness had turned into a hope that Zhang He would say more kind words.
Even vigilance and precautions have decreased considerably.
"By the way, everyone, this is the South Gate, right?"
Zhang He suddenly asked the crowd on the city wall.
"Yes, this is the South Gate. What's wrong?"
Cui Lin responded to Zhang He subconsciously.
"It's nothing, I just wanted to tell you all that you should go to the North Gate right now!"
After saying that, Zhang He took off running.
Before anyone could react, a loud "boom" came from the direction of the north gate of Ye City!
"No! There's a sixth child!"
This was the first reaction of the several aristocratic family heads on the city wall.
The next moment, an urgent voice rang out from the north gate.
"Fellow soldiers of Cao Cao's army, quickly follow me into the city!"
The person who opened the city gate was accompanied by hundreds of his trusted followers.
This person was none other than Cui Yan!
This fellow was ousted from his position as clan leader by Ju Zong and Cui Lin.
But this guy readily backed down, showing no intention of resisting at all, and instead took the initiative to serve Cui Lin.
For a moment, Cui Lin couldn't find a reason to kill Cui Yan.
After all, Cui Yan had been the patriarch of the Cui family for more than ten years, and killing him would cause some unnecessary negative consequences.
But Cui Lin never expected that Cui Yan was such a treacherous coward!
After learning that most of the Cui family members, under Cui Lin's influence, were going to join Ju Zong in a rebellion.
Cui Yan secretly plotted to abandon his family and betray Cui Lin!
But Cui Yan had little influence and knew that Cui Lin was always on guard against him.
To betray Cui Lin, one must obtain external support, namely the support of Cao Cao's army.
He went through countless hardships and finally managed to contact Wei Yan through his trusted confidant.
Wei Yan made a decisive decision to launch a surprise attack on Ye City before Chen Gong and Ju Zong could react!
As for Zhang He, his role was to attract attention and generate eyeballs.
As someone who also came from Ji Province, Zhang He knew how greedy these powerful families of Ji Province were.
As expected, Cui Lin and Shen Xing, among others, all fell for Zhang He's trick.
They were completely fooled by Zhang He's use of several vague and unrealistic official titles, and actually believed that Cao Cao had the idea of negotiating peace with them!
At that moment, Cui Lin spat out a mouthful of blood.
He seemed to see himself wearing the clown mask!
Who is the real clown? It's himself, of course!
The opening of the south gate turned the once incredibly fortified city of Ye into a leaky, dilapidated house in an instant!
Wei Yan led the charge, his broadsword already itching for a fight.
Wei Yan now is like a monster.
Under Jia Xu's tutelage.
While Wei Yan did not abandon his martial arts skills, his strategic abilities also improved significantly.
In short, this guy can be used as both a fierce general and a strategist.
Having inherited Jia Xu's mantle, who dares to say that Wei Yan is a good-for-nothing?
The army of the powerful clans suffered a crushing defeat.
Their fighting strength was far inferior to Cao Cao's army.
Now that Yecheng's defenses have become useless, isn't it just like a lamb to the slaughter?
Without breaking a sweat, Wei Yan stormed the city wall and captured Cui Lin, Shen Xing, and others.
"Cui Yan, you traitor! You'll die a horrible death!"
Bound up, Cui Lin looked at Cui Yan not far away and couldn't help but curse loudly.
Cui Yan laughed and said:
"Cui Lin, oh Cui Lin, who is the real traitor?"
"If I remember correctly, I am the patriarch of the Cui family."
"But none of that matters anymore. The Cui family is a bunch of fools who are willing to die with you, and I can't stop them."
Cui Yan was very perceptive.
He has come to terms with it since he was stripped of his position as clan leader.
The so-called family, while providing power, also binds itself.
As the clan leader, he had to always put the clan's interests first.
Even if you do your best to make everything go in the right direction, there will still be many oversights.
These loopholes became an excuse for other ambitious people in the clan to want to replace him.
Rather than spending one's entire life for the family, burdened by its empty reputation, and even sacrificing one's life, why not live recklessly for oneself?
Everyone has to die eventually; whether it's sooner or later, there's no escaping it.
In the end, Cui Yan chose to sacrifice his entire family, solely for himself and his own small family, rather than for the so-called larger family of the Cui family of Qinghe!
"Cui Yan, congratulations."
Zhang He extended his hand to Cui Yan.
He felt that Cui Yan had changed; one could even say that Cui Yan had turned to the dark side.
But Zhang He prefers to call this feeling "enlightenment"!
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