Mythical Three Kingdoms

Looking back now, it was basically those aristocratic families that fell into Chen Xi’s hands, and then Chen Xi took action to deal with them. As for Chen Xi proactively attacking, it almost never happened.

Of course, dragging those who opposed back into line and pulling them forward doesn’t really count as Chen Xi targeting them from any perspective.

To this day, the major aristocratic families have a pretty good understanding of Chen Xi’s nature. His governance ability is very strong, but his temperament is rather soft. He basically always targets issues rather than people, making him someone who can truly lead everyone forward. However, he is not an outstanding leader himself and cannot be decisive in killing.

Yet, because of this, the major aristocratic families have obeyed Chen Xi’s command until now, because he is strong enough and has a good personality.

Although in some ways this kind of soft temperament is quite troublesome, it means as long as the families don’t self-destruct, they won’t be unlucky. Even if they make mistakes by chance, they will be forgiven, not tightened to the point where the strings break.

There’s no need to worry about the leader suddenly making an example of someone, causing everyone to be on edge. All in all, Chen Xi is not a qualified flag bearer, but most aristocratic families, considering his almost supernatural ability, are still very willing to follow him.

After all, Chen Xi’s abilities are reliable, his morals are trustworthy. Although following him might cause some dilemmas, it’s reassuring to follow such a person.

However, the situation now is kind of intriguing. Chen Xi seems to have some intention towards the Yang Family, although everyone knows that in practical terms, what Chen Xi says isn’t really hurting the Yang Family. The Yang Family is clearly wanting to close their doors and retreat from the public eye.

Simply put, Yang Biao has directly acknowledged the matter, using his grief for his son as a reason, while expressing his willingness to retire unless the Imperial Family and Chen Xi are unreasonable. The Yang Family may just lose all previous political assets at most.

It’s just that the intention Chen Xi is showing now makes everyone present ponder deeply.

[Exchange all political assets to eliminate the Yuan Family, if I remain indifferent, the Yang Family will undoubtedly gain power, while if I maintain my normal stance, the Yang Family stays behind closed doors. After several generations, it won’t matter. Historically, for a long time thereafter, the Yang Family was indeed in seclusion.] Chen Xi thought silently.

[However, I won’t let you have your way. I do intend to uphold my rules, but I can protect Yuan Gonglu, and let him compete with you. Moreover, the upcoming era is my era. Staying secluded, aren’t they? Great aristocratic family, right? If they’re eliminated by the era, it’s oddly interesting.] Chen Xi glanced sideways at the grim-faced Yang Biao with a playful expression.

”You think the Yang Family might have provoked him?” Everyone below started thinking, and the room exploded, ”First time seeing him want to intervene.”

”Definitely, we’ve been following him for quite a while, apart from that incident with the Zhen Family, there really hasn’t been any other time.” A Marquis transmitted this to their group.

”Absolutely, he usually doesn’t bother with us fighting amongst ourselves. If it weren’t for the substantial resources we control, he probably wouldn’t bother; he only sets the direction, and doesn’t care if we fight.” Another hereditary Marquis transmitted this to those around.

”I don’t recall him even bothering with the Chen Family.” Someone watching the drama spoke up.

”He does manage them, but it’s more like letting them loose, just like everyone else.” This time the message was transmitted quite far, even Chen Ji heard it and answered.

”Grand Herald, why don’t we just go against the Yang Family? We’ve long disliked those Guanzi people; let’s take them down.” As soon as Chen Ji spoke, others promptly found a pillar to lean on.

”No need, just watch the fun.” Chen Ji’s eyes were fixed on his nose, his nose fixed on his heart. Going against the Yang Family, if they did it, then Guanzi would protect the Yang Family for face; whether they can actually protect them or not, they will act to protect for face.

”Is your guy going to protect Yuan Shu?” Xun Shuang, being shrewd with age, transmitted this to Chen Ji after the others’ messages had faded.

”Seems so, but it looks like the Yang Family disgusted him. He doesn’t like this kind of thing. But don’t worry, this is just a moment; he won’t personally dirty his hands doing such things. Yet, with this kind of intention, naturally things will be handled by others on his behalf in the future.” Chen Ji transmitted silently.

”Yuanyi, are you still alive?” Xun Shuang transmitted to Sima Jun.

The Xun Family, Chen Family, and Sima Family have quite mixed seniority. Technically, Sima Jun is Sima Fang’s father, and Sima Lang’s grandfather, while Sima Lang is somewhat contemporaneous with Chen Qun and Xun Yu. But when considering the Xun Family, Xun Yu is of the same generation as Sima Fang...

”Still alive, don’t shout.” Sima Jun somewhat helplessly transmitted this to Xun Shuang, ”The Yang Family seems prepared.”

”Don’t you have someone in Guanzi?” Xun Shuang transmitted to Sima Jun, ”Stir things up, it’s no fun like this.”

”Alright, I think it’s boring like this too.” Sima Jun remained expressionless and then transmitted to someone unknown.

As people constantly stood up to support or refute, Huangfu Song suddenly stood up, halting those officials who were just about to step forward. His viewpoint is quite valuable in a sense because he can act as the spokesperson for the Yongliang Aristocratic Families.

The Yang Family indeed represents the Yongliang Aristocratic Families, but since the Yang Family can’t speak now, Huangfu Song speaking inexplicably represents the decision of the Yongliang crowd.

”Whether it is revenge or personal vendetta, considering Yuan Gonglu bled before the monarch, although Yang Family lost decorum, there was a cause. Well, then, execute Yang Xiu, annihilate Yuan Gonglu’s three clans, if not, then exterminate nine clans to enforce the law!” Huangfu Song stood up and suggested.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi burst into laughter inside, not expecting this old man Huangfu Song to be so entertaining.

”I find General Huangfu quite remarkable, when I establish a military academy, I’ll definitely appoint him as vice principal.” Chen Xi transmitted with a smile to Jia Xu.

”What Huangfu Yizhen says now isn’t even what Yongliang Aristocratic Families agreed upon; exterminating three clans, how absurd! Truly exterminating three clans, the Yang Family would be worse off than the Yuan Family; the Yuan Family has Yuan Tan’s lineage missing, won’t be a loss, and Yuan Shu’s wife’s clan is the Yang Family.” Jia Xu transmitted to Chen Xi, feeling speechless.

”I second the motion.” Chen Xi didn’t care, immediately seconding it, Yuan Shu definitely won’t die, and as for the Yang Family, it’s just talk for now. Let them be utterly disgusted first, they deserve it for their inexcusable internal conflict that disgusted Chen Xi so much; even if they can’t be killed, Chen Xi aims to disgust them ten times over in return.