Although Dugu Wenxiu was born in a poor family, he is well-read and memorized.
Now that Ye Manwen has started, he can already guess many things.
When Dugu Bingwen mentioned the Dazheng family, Dugu Wenxiu was able to deduce many things immediately. Back in the days of the Great Zheng Kingdom, the Dugu family had almost monopolized the candidates for the queen during the centuries-old dynasty. From this, it can be seen how powerful the Dugu family is in Dazheng country.
Dugu Wenxiu couldn't help but speculate that even Dazheng's royal family was nothing more than the spokesmen picked up by these big families.
When the state of Zheng was in its worst decline, the Dugu family monopolized the power and ran amok in the court. Anyone who disobeyed was immediately eliminated. At that time, Emperor Zheng Guo was just a decoration, civil servants and military generals, there were many Dugu families, and no one really cared about the emperor's orders.
Later, Zheng Guo had to die.
Sometimes, the common people can't see the things behind the change of dynasty.
When Dugu Wenxiu thought of this, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.
Could the change of dynasty be the trick behind these big families? For example, in Dazheng, after the overthrow of Dazhou, the people thought that they would live a better life, but the family behind it was still that group of people. They just felt that the Great Zhou Dynasty had been corrupted to a certain extent, and the rule over the people could not be continued, so they simply changed the emperor and established a new country, so that the people could see hope again.
Then Dazheng Liguo, these people continued to gain benefits unscrupulously. When the people couldn't bear it again, they destroyed Zheng Guo again, and then the Great Sui Dynasty appeared. Thinking of these, Dugu Wenxiu felt chills in her heart. If this is the case, then the so-called historical event, the so-called change of dynasty, is nothing but a game these people are playing that will never tire of them.
However, Tai Sui is obviously an outlier.
The Yang family wanted to get rid of this fate from the very beginning, so they have been struggling. It can be seen from Yang Jian's request for Wan Xingchen's help that the Yang family is unwilling to become puppets. On the surface, it seems that the Yang family is supported by Tonggu Academy, who would have thought that there are shadows of these people in Tonggu Academy
"You've probably never heard such a name."
Perhaps it was because he was a member of the Dugu family. Although the blood relationship was already very thin, Dugu Bingwen still showed a little kindness to Dugu Wenxiu. He smiled and said, "Control the sky."
He crossed his legs and sipped his tea: "From a long time ago, the ancestors of our family have understood how to control the truth of this world. We will never really appear in front of the world, but the world is in front of us." It is under the control... Of course, our Dugu family is considered to be relatively junior in the Tiankonghui."
"Do you know why the Dugu family was so domineering when they were in the Great Zheng Kingdom? Actually, it's not because our family's ancestors are superficial, but because they are trying to expand their own strength. Only in this way can they join the Sky Control Society. Without certain strength, you can't get in at all." through this door."
His tone became more and more calm, and he was obviously very confident: "You are different. You don't represent a family when you come in, you represent an attitude. When you are willing to do things for the family, we will support you. Don't you have a revenge?" Do you want to be a prime minister, you want to be a famous person in history, this is extremely simple... After Fang Xie is eliminated, the Black Banner Army will inevitably be scattered, I don't believe that the Black Banner Army has no factions, and if there are factions, there will be disputes."
"But in the final analysis, these people in the Black Banner Army are all bumpkins."
Dugu Bingwen said: "The generals of the Black Banner Army all rose from very low positions. Most of them have no deep background or good background. To put it bluntly, they have no vision. Fang Jie After death, we naturally can no longer choose someone from the outside to be the emperor, we must choose from the Black Banner Army... At this time, it is a bit late to choose another person to be the emperor, and it is also difficult, after all, the Black Banner Army is considered an insider. No matter how powerful the fight is, there is one heart in dealing with others."
"We plan to choose a person from the Black Banner Army to be the emperor. This person has little knowledge. After seeing the strength of the Sky Control Society, he will feel fear and obey."
"certainly… "
Dugu Bingwen pointed to Dugu Wenxiu: "This candidate will not be you."
Ye Manwen smiled and said: "The Black Banner Army looks like a seamless egg, but that's just Fang Xie's illusion. He has always used people outside the power center before the Sui Dynasty, and there are many people from poor families. People. Does he think this? Will we be excluded?"
"Too childish!"
The man called Bai Lao sneered: "Although Fang Jie is smart enough, he has already sensed our existence, so he has always used people from poor backgrounds like you. Even if he has to use people from aristocratic families, he still chooses those from declining families. People... he thinks he can prevent it like this? Hehe... As long as we are willing, it is very simple to stuff a few of our own people into the Black Banner Army."
"For example, Liu Enjing."
He said: "It seems that Fang Jie found Liu Enjing himself, right? He sent people to rescue Liu Enjing and Xu Xiaogong and bring them into the Black Banner Army. So there is no doubt about it, and Liu Enjing has been up to now. It’s not exposed because we don’t let him do anything, it’s enough to concentrate on doing things for Fang Xie.”
"You chose Liu Enjing?"
Dugu Wenxiu asked.
"No no no."
Dugu Bingwen smiled and said: "Liu Enjing is too old to be on the stage. Moreover, Liu Enjing's status in the Black Banner Army is too low, and she is not directly related to Fang Jie. Those of you who followed Fang Jie from the beginning to fight the world, It's the choice. Only by choosing someone from Fang Xie's direct lineage, you will not be rejected. If you choose Liu Enjing, even if Fang Jie dies, the rest of the Black Banner Army will not be convinced."
"Who is that?"
Dugu Wenxiu asked.
"Cui Zhongzhen."
Ye Manwen gave the answer: "This is why we accept you."
The shock in Dugu Wenxiu's heart had reached the point where it couldn't be more shocking, and she never thought that Cui Zhongzhen would be involved in it!
"Very surprised?"
Dugu Bingwen laughed loudly: "I like to see you so surprised. Only in this way, you will believe how powerful we are. Only in this way, you will understand that Fang Jie can't escape his fate at all."
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Dugu Bingwen clapped his hands, and then a servant opened a small door.
Then Dugu Wenxiu saw Cui Zhongzhen.
He never thought that he would meet this person in such a place.
"Master Dugu, hello."
Cui Zhongzhen greeted very politely, and then stood beside an old man who had not spoken before. Judging by his expression, he has a very real fear of this old man. Dugu Wenxiu had never seen this old man before, but he felt vaguely familiar.
"You just found out..."
Ye Manwen said: "The puppet family cultivated by your Dugu family is the Pei family, the puppet cultivated by the Bailao family is the Liu family, and my Ye family cultivated the Yu family..."
He looked at the old man with some awe: "But he is different. Uncle Cui did not control other families, nor did he cultivate puppets. Because their Cui family has always been low-key and has always been in everyone's sight. The Cui family is just a It’s just a second-rate family. Many people in the Cui family in Longyou can only think that the Cui family has a noble concubine in the palace, and they are not very favored... Even Fang Xie couldn’t imagine that the one he had met in Longyou, There will be such a mysterious identity."
Cui You
Cui Zhongzhen's father
That person doesn't have any real power in the local area, and he is just a small man with a county marquis on his back.
"At the beginning, we didn't believe that Fang Xie would have such an achievement."
Ye Manwen smiled and said, "But Uncle Cui felt that Fang Jie would be an accident. Although Fang Xie was just a small person like an ant at that time, Uncle Cui still planted someone beside him... that is, Cui Zhongzhen."
Cui You said coldly: "That's because he is a waste, so he can only be sent next to the little people at that time. I originally wanted him to come to Chang'an to experience, after all, sooner or later the Cui family's property will be handed over to him. His temper Cowardly, if you don't practice, you can't become a talent, but fortunately, it didn't disappoint me."
Cui Zhongzhen quickly bowed his head: "It is my father who taught me well."
"Don't say things you don't mean."
Cui You's face was calm from beginning to end, even a little cold: "You have hated me since you were a child, but now that you are mature, you know how ridiculous and naive that hatred is. As for teaching, I didn't teach you anything. You followed me all these years Fang Jie, actually learned a lot from Fang Jie."
Cui Zhongzhen smiled awkwardly and said nothing.
Dugu Bingwen seemed to have no interest in paying attention to the matter between the two fathers and sons, but after all, the Cui family was the most suitable candidate this time, so they were more polite to Cui You than before. Although the Cui family didn't control any puppets, they secretly controlled many industries because of the wealth they accumulated hundreds of years ago. If it is said that the most powerful firm on the surface is of course Huo Tong Tian Xia, then in fact, many people who do business with Huo Tong Tian Xia belong to the Cui family.
The Cui family took a different path from other families. Other families chose to control a family to enter the court and become the center of power. The Cui family chose to control the bottom, and they intervened in all walks of life.
"It's a coincidence."
Dugu Bingwen said: "We originally couldn't let people from the meeting come forward, but now Cui Zhongzhen is the most suitable candidate, so the rules have to be broken. Cui Zhongzhen leads an army alone and guards Chang'an, Fang Jie treats him Trusting and unquestioning, this is perfect. You know, Fang Jie even doubts you... "
He pointed to Dugu Wenxiu and said: "That's why he kept you away from the military power and let Cui Zhongzhen lead the army. His original intention was to let Cui Zhongzhen monitor you. Once you showed any signs, Cui Zhongzhen would lead the army to destroy you... I have to say , Fang Jie is a careful enough person, but he is still too young."
Dugu Wenxiu's heart was beating wildly, almost jumping out of her throat.
"I see."
Dugu Wenxiu finally understood everything.
"You chose me precisely because people on the bright side of Chang'an City, including those inside the Black Banner Army, know that Cui Zhongzhen and I are not on the same road, and that there is a deep conflict between me and him. So I It's very appropriate, the apparent enemy is actually one of our own, which will be of great help to Cui Zhongzhen's ascension to the throne and proclaiming himself emperor in the future, right?"
Dugu Wenxiu said: "Everyone in the Black Banner Army knows that there is a gap between me and Cui Zhongzhen. They will never think that I will help Cui Zhongzhen ascend the throne."
"That's right!"
Ye Manwen snapped his fingers, admiring Dugu Wenxiu's cleverness: "It seems that you are the right choice, what you have to do is to become Cui Zhongzhen's helper. In this way, no matter how Fang Jie arranges, we can actually see clearly Chu. After Fang Jie dies, there will be people who oppose Cui Zhongzhen's ascension to the throne, and you and Cui Zhongzhen are enemies, and these people will flock to you, with you as the leader. But you... hahahaha."
Ye Manwen was out of breath with a smile: "It's also ours, is it fun?"