Yunzhou General's Mansion.

In the general's mansion, Sima Lang sat solemnly, listening to the analysis given to him by his uncle who was close to old age.

Sima Lang's uncle is called Sima Tao, as his name suggests, not only a famous writer, but also understands the art of war and knows the current situation.

If it is said that the White Elephant Clan in Duzhou is a clan society, this Yunzhou is a 'family world' that is better than the clan society of the White Elephant Clan. This Sima surname has ruled in Yunzhou for 500 years, and compared to the peace and security of the Shangguan Mansion in Lingnan, this Sima Mansion in Yunzhou is more domineering and powerful. But there is always a characteristic of a big family, that is, to know the current affairs, otherwise it would not be possible to last for hundreds of years. After the Sima family returned to the Xiao family, waiting to keep their homeland was actually equivalent to changing the master on the surface.

However, in the past, the Sima family was the king in Yunzhou, and after the establishment of the new dynasty, Xiao Shifeng vetoed the Sima family's request to proclaim himself the king of Yunzhou, and instructed him to serve as the general of the government on the spot.

In the eyes of the Sima family, the Sima family at this moment is like a dispensable person, and they have to look at the face of the Xiao family at all times, Xiao Shifeng does not let them be crowned kings and is crowned with the name of the general, which has the intention of replacing their prestige in Yunzhou and replacing them at any time.

Although Sima Lang came to power later, and the court did not interfere, but he often walked by the river, how could he not get his shoes wet, and the Sima family was also afraid, afraid that after Sima Lang, the next generation would really be replaced. If it's better, be an Anlehou, no matter how bad the situation is, it will be a great disaster to cut the grass and eradicate the roots and exterminate the nine clans.

As the saying goes, a companion is like a companion tiger, no one knows when the tiger that has been staring at you is going to attack and eat you.

Therefore, a few days ago, Qian Shaoyou's letter used the king as a bait to arouse the interest of the Sima family. The Sima family's ambition is not too big, and they have never dreamed of dominating the world, but they hope that they can stick to one side, have a rich family heritage, and have a reputation far and wide.

After Sima Tao analyzed the general trend of the world for Sima Lang, Sima Lang couldn't help but be disappointed: "Uncle said this, it's like fighting for his life." My Sima family has withered since the last generation, and although the family is united, it is becoming more and more powerful. There are wolves and tigers in front of them, Nanhai Prefecture and Yuezhou are keeping an eye on each other, but the opportunity is fleeting, if you want to make a decision, you really have to make a decision immediately. ”

Sima Tao was very satisfied, this nephew did not disappoint him: "Virtuous nephew, my uncle is also old, but the soldiers of our Sima family are all loyal, this uncle can rest assured." If you win, you will be a great hero of the Sima family, if you are defeated, then your uncle will go to hell first to apologize to the ancestors of the Sima family, and your uncle will help you resist all the accusations!"

Sima Lang's eyes were moist, the person in front of him not only protected him when he was most dangerous, but even now, he still supports him to do great things, with such an uncle, he has no regrets in life.

Sima Lang stood up, Sima Tao also stood up tremblingly with a cane, Sima Lang stepped forward, fluttered and knelt on the ground, Sima Tao couldn't stop shaking his head, wanting to help Sima Lang, but Sima Lang couldn't stand it: "The child doesn't dare to face his uncle at the moment, and he can't become the person his uncle wants." If the Sima family is really in the hands of the child, he still hopes that his uncle will live in peace for the rest of the year. On the side of the ancestors and ancestors, let the child take responsibility for the unfilial descendants, and the child only hoped that the uncle felt that it was worth supporting the child, and he would have no regrets in this life.

In Sima Lang's eyes, Sima Tao is like his reinvented biological father, and in Sima Tao's eyes, no matter how big Sima Lang grows, he is also a child.

"Hurry up, get up. Sima Tao burst into tears and helped up Sima Lang, who was crying silently.

The responsibility on Sima Lang lies with the Sima family, and it is really difficult for one person to resist everything.

Guizhou General's Mansion.

In the general's mansion, Xu Dahu, who had passed the sixtieth birthday, was stomping back and forth, waiting for the secret report. Doesn't he know the truth of the cunning rabbit and the dead lackey, Qian Shaoyou expressed his understanding of his helpless actions back then in the letter, and analyzed the current trend for him, even if Xu Dahu does not rebel, this Xiao family will definitely take this opportunity to uproot these remnants of the previous dynasty, and when the time comes, not only will they not be able to wrap themselves in horse leather, but they are afraid that they will become a wronged soul. This is something that Xu Dahu, who has always been arrogant, never dreamed of.

Finally, the secret report returned.

Xu Dahu anxiously stepped forward and asked, "How is the situation?"

The secret report gasped and said: "The holy decree was issued to Yuezhou, but the holy decree has not been seen here in Guizhou for a long time. “

Behind Xu Dahu, the eldest son Xu Biao, who was sitting, gritted his teeth and said, "Dad, let's do it too!"

"That's it!" his second son Xu Wen continued his eldest brother's words: "This Xiao Shifeng is too suspicious, and he is too embarrassed to serve him!"

"Shut up!" Xu Dahu scolded, and the two rough-looking sons instantly gagged their mouths and didn't dare to speak. Xu Dahu's old friend Wang Xian coughed a few times, picked up the teacup on the table and blew to ease the atmosphere.

Xu Dahu turned around, pointed at the two irascible sons, and said half-loudly: "You guys, you are born to be thieves!"

The two men looked at each other, silent, and did not dare to speak. They also muttered in their hearts, according to their father's character, they should choose to rebel, why do they seem to be a different person today.

"Mr. Wang, what do you think?" Xu Dahu's tone softened.

Wang Xian raised his eyebrows, put down the teacup in his hand, and said lightly: "You can't reverse it, but if you don't reverse it, there is still a glimmer of life." ”

Xu Dahu bowed slightly, but his two sons were even more puzzled. This Wang Xian often reminds Xu Dahu to beware of the lord of the court, why is he also facing the court today.

Xu Dahu looked at these two unborn hairy children and asked lightly, "Do you want to be exterminated by the Nine Clans, or do you want to save your lives?"

"Naturally, ......" these two boys said in unison: "Naturally, it is better to save your life." “

"Then you have to listen to Mr. Wang!" Xu Dahu looked at Wang Xian categorically.

Wang Xian said with a smile: "Two sons, listen to the old man." If it's a normal day, you're terrible to the court?"

"Don't be afraid. "Don't be afraid. “

Wang Xian then asked: "You are not afraid of the imperial court, it is terrible to suffer one day, the general is a hundred years, you are not everyone?".

After a period of silence, Wang Xian smiled and said: "This is also afraid, after all, the old generals of the previous dynasty, as kings, are not suspicious, it is not normal." “

"In the past, the world was peaceful, and the general had nowhere to show his loyalty, although he was a general, the greater the actual official position, the greater the uneasiness of the court. The current situation is turbulent, and it looks the most monster. If the general raises the flag to rehabilitate, it is an opportunity, an opportunity to be a normal person in the eyes of the imperial court. “