Chapter 3874 Coercion and Binding
After dawn, Changsun Wuji sent someone to summon Dugu Lan, Linghu Defen, and Yu Wenshiji who had returned to his home for training. They discussed the next plan in the side hall where he lived.
Yu Wenjie personally served the fragrant tea, then bowed out and stood guard outside the door, not allowing anyone to come near.
It was still windy and rainy outside the window, and the heavy rain that had been falling all night not only did not stop, but intensified...
Four people were sitting opposite each other in the hall, and the fragrance of tea was lingering.
Although Yu Wenshiji fainted last night, it was not serious, but the reason was that he had endured a lot during this period, which damaged his roots. Therefore, although he was extremely weak at the moment, his face was as white as a sheet of paper, and his energy was listless.
He took a sip of tea, tried his best to cheer up, and asked: "The auxiliary engine has called us here. What is the important matter?"
Since the uprising, Guanlong has suffered heavy losses. It has certainly hurt the mainstay families such as Changsun and Yuwen, and the weaker clans have also suffered heavy losses. Therefore, among the current Guanlong clans, only these four clans still have strength, and the rest are already struggling to survive. No matter what the decision is, as long as these four clans agree, the other clans have no ability to oppose it, and can only cling to it and accept the situation. .
As long as the four of them reach an agreement, that will be the decision to close the Long Clan...
Changsun Wuji put down his tea cup, glanced at the storm outside the window, and then swept his eyes over the faces of the three people in front of him. After thinking for a while, he slowly said: "I always said that the situation was unfavorable and that it was a matter of life and death. However, there are still some opportunities for change, and it may not all be possible. ”
The three of them were puzzled.
The so-called "life or death situation" is of course due to the urgency of the situation, but it cannot be ruled out that it is intended to convey a sense of crisis to the Guanlong family and the army, so that everyone can try their best to win the mutiny. War is not just about fighting on the battlefield, propaganda at the rear is equally important.
The army must understand that this mutiny is for the Guanlong clan to maintain its status as the top clan in the next few decades, and to crush other clans in the world based on status and strength, and the benefits will be shared by everyone in Guanlong. , Only in this way can morale and unity be boosted.
Changsun Wuji sighed and continued: "But now, it is really time to live or die."
The three of them were silent.
Since the Sixth Town of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Guanlong has always been in control of the army and the government. He can build or destroy a country in just a matter of seconds. Even when he encountered the greatest crisis during the reign of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, he faced back his attempts to unite the Jiangnan nobles. Attacking Guanlong has never been as dangerous as it is now.
The once-prominent and powerful Guanlong clan has become precarious and in danger.
Did he blame the eldest son Sun Wuji for plotting a mutiny without permission, which pushed the Guanlong families to the current dire straits? There may be some resentment, but everyone also understands that Changsun Wuji's actions only advanced the crisis by a few years. His Majesty Li Er has a firm obsession with weakening the world's powerful families, especially those in Guanlong. I will implement this national policy to the end throughout my life.
The most fatal thing is that the prince expressed his loyalty to His Majesty Li Er earlier and was willing to pursue all the national policies of the Zhenguan Dynasty...
Now that His Majesty Li Er is in his prime, and the Crown Prince has just passed his twilight years, it is no surprise that the two generations of father and son will implement the national policy of suppressing Guan Long for at least the next fifty years... How can Guan Long support this?
Can't hold it.
Therefore, although today's crisis is on the verge of life and death, it will definitely not disappear without this mutiny. Rather, it will inevitably happen sooner or later, and it cannot be avoided.
At this time, any accusations and complaints are useless. The only thing to do is to work together and tide over the difficulties.
Linghu Defen raised his snow-white eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Auxiliary machine, you are the leader of our Guanlong Clan. The reason why the Guanlong Clan has the glory and glory it has today is all thanks to you. When it comes to Now, no matter whether we are advancing or retreating, whether we are living or dying, everyone in the Linghu family will look after you.”
The statement was very straightforward, but I was very depressed in my heart.
Who is willing to put his family's life and death in the hands of others?
However, Dugu Lan was even more depressed than him...
After Linghu Defen expressed his position, Dugu Lan also said: "My talents are limited and my knowledge is not enough to cope with the current situation. I need more help from my assistants. The Dugu family belongs to the Guanlong lineage, and we have the same spirit as you. We should advance and retreat together, and we should live and die together.”
How could he be willing to live and die with Guan Long? If he had a choice, he would have left the Guanlong clan long ago and established his own business, and would no longer mess with this group of greedy people. When Changsun Wuji started his army, he was the one who stood by with the most determined attitude among the nobles of Guan Long. However, due to the coercion and inducement of Changsun Wuji, he had no choice but to get involved and step by step to the edge of life and death.
It's a pity that things have come to this. If he still wants to withdraw as much as before, he is afraid that Changsun Wuji will send troops into the Dugu family's mansion in the next moment and kill everyone in the Dugu family.
"The Yin people of Changsun" are not only "yin", but also "ruthless"...
Yu Wenshiji was naturally on the side of Changsun Wuji. The destruction of the "Woye Town Private Army" extinguished the last ambition in his heart to surpass Changsun Wuji and become the leader of Guanlong.
"What are the plans of the auxiliary machine? You might as well make it clear. I will fully support it."
Changsun Wuji nodded, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then exhaled and said slowly: "The reason why I summoned you all here is to ask for your opinions. We are either alive or dead now, and there is no chance. I Decided to use all Guan Long’s strength, no reservations, fight to the death!”
The three of them were stunned for a moment. When they understood what Changsun Wuji meant, they couldn't help but take a deep breath.
One day ago, Changsun Wuji also said that he would "fight to the death", but it was obvious that the "fight to the death" in front of him was different.
Just by looking at his tone and demeanor, you can tell that this "death battle" is to mobilize all the forces of Guanlong to attack Taiji Palace without reservation, not only the last dead soldiers of each family, but also If the need arises among the clan members, even the four of them must wear armor and carry swords into battle.
This is either life or death in the true sense!
Dugu Lan endured the shock in his heart, swallowed, and said hesitantly: "The auxiliary machine...why is it like this?"
Even if the current mutiny fails completely and the Guanlong Clan is in ruins, it will not cut off the inheritance and the loss of descendants. In the final analysis, the Zhenguan Dynasty was conquered by the Guanlong Clan, who assisted His Majesty Li Er to usurp it, and spent countless lives and countless money on silk and grain. Even if the prince successfully ascends the throne in the future, the Guanlong Clan I hate him to the core, but I have to care about the achievements of the Guanlong clan back then.
Besides, the prince is not like those cruel and ruthless people, and cannot do anything to kill them all.
But if one really follows Changsun Wuji’s wishes and each family sacrifices their lives without any reservation, then once defeated, the only outcome will be the death of the entire family and the end of the bloodline...
Do you deserve to work so hard?
Linghu Defen also frowned tightly, his hands in his sleeves trembled slightly, trying his best to keep his face calm, and echoed: "Although the situation is unfavorable, it is not a wise move to fight for the family inheritance."
If they were defeated now, Dingtianguan Longmen clan would be subjected to endless suppression, and their descendants would not be able to covet the central power for decades, or even disappear from the public, and would never regain the glory of their ancestors.
But in the final analysis, the bloodline is still there, and the descendants can still pass it on from generation to generation. They can still enjoy the blood and food offered by their descendants after death, and they can still have a stick of incense during festivals... But if it depends on the eldest grandson, If you are unbridled, you are very likely to be completely defeated and selfish.
The risk was too great for him to take.
Changsun Wuji's expression remained unchanged and he looked at Yuwen Shiji.
As the second most powerful among the Guanlong clan, the Yuwen family is second only to the Changsun family. Even if the "Woye Town private army" is completely destroyed, the strength of the Yuwen family is by no means comparable to that of the Dugu family and the Linghu family, so he doesn't care much about Linghu. The attitudes of Defen and Dugulan cannot but be taken seriously by Yu Wenshiji.
Both the Linghu family and the Dugu family can withdraw, but the Yuwen family cannot.
Yu Wenshiji had a wry smile on his face, weighing it over and over again in his mind. He raised his head and wanted to say something, but when he met Changsun Wuji's eyes, his heart trembled, and his words changed again: "I have already said it before, The Yuwen family follows the lead of the eldest son and the Sun family, advancing and retreating together, and sharing life and death together."
He could see the cruelty in Changsun Wuji's eyes that he tried hard to hide but could not hide, and even heard Changsun Wuji's heartbeat rapidly accelerating when he opened his mouth. This showed that the Guanlong leader was hysterical and desperate.
If he refuses, who knows what crazy moves Changsun Wuji will make... (End of Chapter)