Chapter 152: Separation of Power and Seizure of Power
Usually, Hangde gives people the feeling of being low-key and calm, and never takes the limelight lightly. 『But when no one dared to go in to visit the old man just now, he took the initiative to go in to visit, and this time he stood up to prove to Ma Lie that it was not at all like his previous style.
Hang Tianxiong vaguely guessed the reason, it was nothing more than because the old man passed away, and this brother was unwilling to be reconciled, so he also wanted to come out and get a piece of the pie.
Perhaps, others don't know, but Hang Tianxiong knows this brother very well.
Hangde's previous low-key style was completely forced by the pressure of the old man to reluctantly shrink into seclusion. If you talk about the means of fighting for power and profit, and playing conspiracy, Hang De will never lose to him.
This time, he actually stood up to help Ma Lie exonerate, not because of good intentions. It's because he doesn't want to see Hang Tianxiong become bigger and stronger and succeed the head of the family.
Hang De stood on Ma Lie's side to help, in fact, he was just helping him to win more benefits for himself.
After all, Hang Tianxiong's personal ability and strength are the best in the family, once Hang Tianxiong succeeds him as the head of the family, with his personal skills and strength, it is just another old man Hang, Hang De's strength in the family is limited, and he will definitely not be able to share too many benefits.
On the other hand, if it is the patriarch of the successor family of Hangchao, the situation is different.
In addition, Hang De has the old man's token in his hand, and he can point fingers behind Hang Chao's back in an auxiliary way, and when the time is ripe, there may be a chance to take away the power of the family from Hang Chao.
Therefore, in order to obstruct Hang Tianxiong, Hang De did not hesitate to stand up and justify Ma Lie, which was completely out of his personal interests.
As the person concerned, Ma Lie was not grateful to him, on the contrary, Ma Lie also saw that this unremarkable old man harbored evil intentions and had bad intentions.
Moreover, from the old man's glance at him just now, Ma Lie suddenly thought of a detail.
When he went in to talk to the old man, he happened to see the old man wearing this wrench on his index finger. In Hang De's mouth, it became a token given to him by the old man three days ago?
If I am not mistaken, it should be that when Hang De checked the pulse on the old man's wrist, his left hand had been dangling over the old man's palm for a few seconds.
Could it be that during that time, Hang De deliberately stole the old man's wrench?
In this way, it seems that the one who really stole the old man's token is the old miscellaneous hair of Hangde. No wonder, he always gave Ma Lie a glance and hinted at something, because he was afraid that Ma Lie would see and expose his lies.
The truth was revealed, and from Hang De's explanation just now, after when and after identification, Ma Lie finally figured out the whole ins and outs.
It turns out that this not amazing Hang De's ambition is not small, compared to Hang Tianxiong's methods, it is even more insidious and vicious, and he has to guard against it.
Marlie saw his lie, but had to keep it a secret for him. Because, Ma Lie did not have any gratitude for Hang De's initiative to stand up for his help, but instead made him see the dark psychology of this old man.
However, knowing that Hang De was using him to fight for more benefits, Ma Lie had no intention of exposing it, he also wanted to use Hang De's exculpation to gain a certain right to speak, and try to help Hang Xue really get through this difficulty.
With Hangde's proof, Ma Lie's crime of stealing jade pendants can be regarded as cleared.
Before everyone was still flexible, especially Hang Tianxiong. Ma Lie must hurry up and help Hang Chao's father and daughter win the inheritance.
He raised the eagle in his hand and spread his wings, and said in a loud voice: "Everyone, are you still doubting the token in my hand, if not, then I will announce the old man's last words." ”
"And last words?"
"There are so many last words from the old man!"
"This time it's the real last words!"
Ma Lie put the jade pendant in his bag, glanced at Hang De tacitly, and continued: "First of all, I have never met this old gentleman, and today is the first time we have met, and there is no possibility of collusion at all. But the old man gave us the most important signal of his life in turn, mainly to help Uncle Hang Chao take charge of the family's internal affairs, and the old man sent this signal to prove it! ”
Hang De said: "That's right, the second brother's family inheritance was confirmed more than ten years ago, and the old man has not canceled it, and the other five families can testify." If you still don't believe it, you are doubting or even betraying the last words left by the old man, that is, disloyalty, filial piety, unkindness and injustice, and this Ma brother and I have the right to expel you from the house! ”
Some of Hangde's strong support, coupled with Ma Lie's powerful words, made the children of the Hang family present look at me, I look at you, and they don't know what to do for a while.
They all looked at Hang Tianxiong, and how to deal with this matter depends on Hang Tianxiong's idea.
What else can Hang Tianxiong do, the main thing is that Hang Chao's identity as the successor is clearly on the table, and the other five major families and celebrities from all walks of life across the country are witnesses.
If Ma Lie and the old man hadn't taken the initiative to mention it, just like just now, after the repeated instigation of a group of cronies, he could be succeeded as the patriarch by pushing the boat down the river, and there would be an explanation for disagreeing in the future.
But now, there are already objections, and it is a figure of Hangde's weight. They came up with valid proofs, and there were still some neutral Hang family disciples who were waiting and watching.
Hang Tianxiong did not have the means to cover the sky and the sun, and there were more Hang family disciples outside the Hang family castle who did not come back, no matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn't exceed the rules without authorization.
The plan to succeed the patriarch was put on hold, but fortunately, Hang Chao was a straw bale, and letting him succeed to the position of patriarch would not pose much of a threat to him.
At present, the old man has passed away, and figures from all sides have come forward to compete for interests, even a thousand-year-old turtle like Hang De has jumped out to tear up and seize power.
Therefore, Hang Tianxiong retreated to the next place, intending to seize the time and strive to seize more initiative. Don't be the patriarch.
He affirmed: "Okay, everyone be quiet, it was just a misunderstanding just now, I now make it clear that I support the second brother to succeed the twenty-eighth patriarch of the Hang family, if anyone has any objections, it is disrespectful to the second brother and my Hang Tianxiong, and I have the right to expel him from the Hang family." ”
Seeing that Hang Tianxiong had expressed his position, everyone had no opinion, and expressed their support for Hang Chao to succeed him as the patriarch.
The fucking Uncle Hang Chao took over as the patriarch in a daze, but then the prelude to the struggle for power began.
Hang Tianxiong first said to Hang Chaojian: "Second brother, our Hang family is the most famous family in the country, and my father is an outstanding figure in the country, so his funeral must not be hasty." As the head of the family, the second brother must bear this responsibility, so the second brother will preside over his father's funeral. ”
"Oh, no!" When Hang Chao heard this, he was very embarrassed and shirked: "Fifth brother, I don't understand anything, but you still support such an important funeral, I'm afraid I can't afford it." ”
Hang Tianxiong shook his head and said, "Second brother, you are now the patriarch, you can ask others to do what you want to do, you don't need to do it yourself." ”
Hang Chao said suddenly: "In this way, that fifth brother, you have the best ability, I will give you full authority to handle your father's funeral, how about it?" ”
Hang Tianxiong was stunned for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "Second brother, I have more important things to do, there are many capable people in our family, such as the eldest brother, by the way, didn't the old man leave a signal to the eldest brother and ask him to assist you, you can ask the eldest brother to help you handle your father's funeral." ”
When Hang De heard this, he was very unhappy and said: "Fifth brother, right now, what is more important than my father's funeral, but you shirk it in every possible way, what kind of heart do you have?" ”
Hang Tianxiong said: "Before the old man died of illness, I had full authority to handle the affairs of the family. ”
Hang De said disdainfully: "That's your personal will, now the second brother is the patriarch, and he has the right to decide who will handle the internal affairs of the family, second brother, are you right?" ”
Hang Tianxiong's eyes were cold, he glanced at Hang Chao coldly, and asked, "Second brother, what do you mean?" ”
"I ......" Hang Chao is obviously Hang Tianxiong's brother and the heirloom of the family. But as soon as he saw Hang Tianxiong's eyes, he couldn't help but shudder in his heart, and hesitated: "Fifth brother, you can do it yourself......
"Dad, no!"
This time, it turned out to be Hang Xuezhen, who had been silent for a long time.
Just now, these people took turns to appear on the stage to seize power, and she was watching coldly. Seeing that the weak and cowardly father is going to hand over the power of the family to the ambitious Fifth Uncle Hang, their father and daughter will definitely have a hard time in the future.
Hang Xue really knew that he couldn't sit idly by anymore, so he mustered up his courage, pinched his father fiercely, and objected: "I am also the heir of the family clearly designated by my grandfather, and I also have the right to participate in the decision of the family's affairs." ”
Hang Tianxiong was depressed and asked, "You are still a student, what do you know?" ”
Hang Xue really said: "My father doesn't understand anything, but you still hold him up and catch up?" ”
Hang De also denied: "Xue Zhen, you are mainly in your studies now, and you don't need to worry about family affairs!" ”
"Everyone, listen to me and do me justice!" In the end, it was Ma Lie who stood up to relieve the siege and said: "The old man's bones are not cold, but you are arguing endlessly, and if it spreads, sooner or later it will be laughed at by the other five major families." ”
Hang Xue really asked cooperatively: "Ma Lie, what do you mean?" ”
Ma Liejian said: "It's better to be like this, the old man took care of me during his lifetime, it is better that his funeral will be handled by Xue Zhen himself, and I am willing to help." As for the distribution of the affairs of the Hang family, you can find another place to have a good meeting and discuss it slowly, so as not to disturb the old man's three souls and seven spirits here. ”
Hang Chao felt that it made sense, mainly because he didn't want to organize his father's funeral, so he hurriedly nodded and said, "Eh, yes, find a place to have a meeting and discuss it slowly!" ”