jdhmnovel Chapter 1216 Will the Structure of the Four Major Families Change?
Chapter 1216 Will the Structure of the Four Major Families Change?
Listening to the chief's question, Li Zhengguo put down his teacup, sat up straight, and answered seriously:
"Captain, to be honest, although I am a member of the Li family, I have always been conscientious in my duties and never participated in the family's internal business operations or external conflicts."
"I really can't say when or how this will end."
"That depends on the decision of the four clan leaders. Of course, the war has reached this point, and it's no longer something we can just end if we want to."
Zhou Qinzheng listened to Li Zhengguo's answer, and a glint of appreciation flashed in his eyes:
"Well, keeping public and private affairs separate and fulfilling one's duties conscientiously are good qualities and great wisdom."
"Zhengguo, if everyone in the aristocratic family could be like you, understand their position, and know clearly what is the country and what is the family, then there would be no need to worry about the prosperity of the family and the country."
As he spoke, he changed the subject and casually raised a more pointed question:
"Then do you think that after this war, the situation of the four major families in the imperial capital being on equal footing...will change?"
boom!
This question was like a thunderclap, exploding in Li Zhengguo's heart! His heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and a layer of cold sweat even broke out on his back!
The change in the structure of the four major families? This is no small matter!
This concerns the balance and direction of the top forces in the imperial capital and even the entire Chinese country in the next few decades!
The four major families have a deep foundation and are deeply intertwined. A single move can affect the entire body. How can they be changed so easily?
He instinctively felt that it was impossible, after all, this situation had lasted for two hundred years.
But at this moment, Lu Feng's face, which always had a faint smile but repeatedly created amazing miracles, involuntarily emerged in his mind.
If this guy is the one behind the scenes fanning the flames... with his style of not playing by the rules but always being able to seize the opportunity accurately, plus the combined efforts of the Shen and Li families... it seems... there really is a possibility?
"Gudu"
Li Zhengguo couldn't help but be shocked by his own thoughts.
Looking at his changing expression and silence, Zhou Qinzheng did not urge him, but slowly poured himself a refill of tea.
After a moment, he spoke again. His voice was not loud, but it seemed to carry a great force. Every word struck Li Zhengguo's heart clearly:
"China is developing and rising at an unprecedented speed."
"What we need is to concentrate our efforts, break through the blockade and move towards revival."
"And the situation where certain aristocratic families are entangled in entanglements, only caring about their own interests, and forming alliances to hinder each other... is not what I want to see."
He paused, his gaze fixed on Li Zhengguo's face like a physical object, and he uttered truly earth-shattering words: "The so-called situation has been solidified for too long. It's time to... move."
As soon as these words came out, Li Zhengguo felt a buzzing in his head, and his heart felt like it was struck by lightning!
He suddenly raised his head and looked at the respected leader in front of him, his fingers even trembling slightly due to shock.
"Commander...what do you mean...?"
He almost held his breath, and his voice had a barely perceptible tremor.
Zhou Qinzheng met his gaze, his eyes calm but filled with supreme authority and decisiveness.
"The four major families have been on par for too long."
"Although the struggles, both overt and covert, have never ceased, once faced with external pressure or when common interests are involved, they are all too likely to come together and form invisible barriers."
"This...is not good."
"In my opinion, this number should be changed. Or... add one more, introduce a new catfish, and stir up the waters."
"Or... reduce one person, freeing up space and resources, allowing a more dynamic force that better considers the overall situation to take over."
Hearing these words, a huge wave had already risen in Li Zhengguo's heart!
He understood, completely understood!
It turns out this person has long been dissatisfied with the current situation of the four major families! The "handles" and concessions he had previously handed over were far from enough!
This person wants to fundamentally adjust the power structure at the top level!
The reason I didn't do anything before was because I didn't have a good excuse.
And Lu Feng's move this time gave him a perfect entry point.
But it is not easy to change this situation.
He swallowed hard and tried to make a final appeal: "Chief, the four major families have been in existence for a hundred years. Whether one is added or removed, it will inevitably cause a huge shock and chain reaction."
"If we act rashly, I'm afraid... it will cause unforeseen adverse effects. The implications are too wide!"
In the face of his dissuasion, Zhou Qinzheng's powerful aura of having been in a high position for a long time and in control of the world naturally emanated from him. It was not sharp, but it carried a tremendous force that was enough to stabilize everything.
He patted the stone table lightly, his voice as steady as a mountain: "As long as I am here, the imperial capital will not be in chaos."
"Any vibration will be within the controllable range."
"A short pain is worse than a long one. For the sake of a longer-term future, some pain must be endured."
Li Zhengguo looked at Zhou Qinzheng's firm and unquestionable eyes, knowing that once he made a decision, there would be no possibility of changing it.
As for dissuading him? That would be futile.
"So... you mean, are you going to... sacrifice the Ye family?"
He spoke carefully, but even so, his throat felt dry.
This news was so devastating that no one could bear it.
In response to his question, Zhou Qinzheng did not directly confirm it. Instead, he shook his head slightly and looked into the distance, as if he was examining the entire chess game.
"It hasn't been finalized yet. The Ye family... has indeed borne the brunt of the impact, but the ultimate outcome depends not only on whether they fall, but also on whether others... can truly seize the opportunity and demonstrate their value worthy of support."
"I am waiting for the final outcome of this war. It will give me, and everyone else, the clearest answer."
Li Zhengguo was silent, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.
Before this, he had never imagined that a family war that was initially triggered by a conflict among younger generations would eventually determine whether the structure of the four major families that had lasted for a hundred years would be completely changed!
The hand behind the scenes has long surpassed the family dispute and has reached a higher and more distant level.
In the courtyard, the aroma of tea still lingers, but the content of the conversation has become extremely heavy.
.......
Shanghai Airport.
A private plane landed slowly, and Lu Feng returned to his base camp surrounded by bodyguards including Nie Zhan.
Breathing in the fresh air, he looked towards the direction of the imperial capital.
"This war that I started must ultimately be ended by me personally!"