Chapter 489

Even if the patriarchs of the three great aristocratic families were fools, they could see that Lu Xun had betrayed them.

Furious, they cursed, shouted, and swore.

But it didn't affect Lu Xun's intention to execute them in the slightest.

Although... Gu Yi did not give Lu Xun any mandatory instructions.

But Lu Xun knew in his heart.

The executioner who executed the three great aristocratic families must be himself.

Only in this way could he gain further appreciation from Gu Yi.

Otherwise.

Compared to the other direct descendants under Gu Yi's command, Lu Xun, a latecomer, could not possibly gain much advantage.

In terms of strategy, except for Gu Yi.

Jia Xu, Fa Zheng, Chen Gong, Zhang Song, Chen Deng, Cheng Gongying, and others were all rare wise men of the era.

In terms of the ability to lead troops and fight, Gu Yi had countless good generals under his command.

If Lu Xun wanted to stand out in this environment where "involution" was extremely serious.

He naturally needed to take the initiative to do some things that could gain Gu Yi's appreciation.

The blood and heads of the three great aristocratic families of Jiangdong were the answer sheet Lu Xun handed to Gu Yi.

Accompanied by the rolling heads at the vegetable market.

Lu Xun closed his eyes slightly.

He understood that from now on, the four great aristocratic families of Jiangdong would completely turn into dust.

As for what the future of the Lu family would be like.

It would depend on what status Lu Xun could mix into under Gu Yi's command.

……

And while Lu Xun was executing the three great aristocratic families on behalf of Gu Yi.

Gu Yi was meeting with Zhuge Liang in the City Lord's Mansion.

For this Chancellor of the Shu Han who had been unswerving in the original history and insisted on the Northern Expedition, Gu Yi had also been deeply attracted by the qualities he possessed before he traveled through time.

And now.

Gu Yi himself had already sat in the position of Chancellor.

His mentality and temperament had also undergone earth-shaking changes.

Therefore.

In this conversation.

It was Zhuge Liang, who was not yet twenty years old, who was nervous and conflicted.

The two sat opposite each other.

Finally, Gu Yi broke the silence first.

"Kongming, your brother Ziyu is already serving under my command, would you like to follow him?"

Gu Yi was determined to recruit Zhuge Liang.

Although the two were also in an adversarial relationship before.

But unlike a traitor like Sun Ce.

Zhuge Liang stood on the opposite side of Gu Yi just because his lord was Liu Bei.

Now, Liu Bei has passed away.

Even if Zhuge Liang changed to another camp, he would not need to be condemned morally.

Hearing the olive branch thrown by Gu Yi, Zhuge Liang bowed respectfully and responded:

"Reporting to My Lord Chancellor, I am willing to serve you."

"But... my uncle Zhuge Xuan is old and frail, and his time is running out."

"I lost my father and mother when I was young."

"It has always been my uncle who raised me to adulthood."

"I hope My Lord Chancellor will agree to let me fulfill my filial piety before my uncle passes away."

"After my uncle passes away, I am willing to follow your footsteps unswervingly!"

What Zhuge Liang said was indeed the factual situation.

When the three Zhuge brothers were young, their parents had unfortunately died.

Although Zhuge Xuan was only their cousin-uncle, there was basically no difference compared to their biological father.

Gu Yi clearly remembered.

In the original history, Zhuge Xuan died roughly in this year.

According to the patriarchal etiquette system of the Han Dynasty, the three Zhuge brothers should wear mourning clothes and observe the mourning period by Zhuge Xuan's side.

After thinking for a while, Gu Yi decided to agree to Zhuge Liang's request.

Anyway, there is still a long time ahead.

Gu Yi's journey is not just to unify the Han territory.

To complete the great ideals and ambitions in his heart, he naturally needs to gather all kinds of excellent talents.

And in this era of the late Han and Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang's ability is obvious to all.

With the help of this Chancellor of the Shu Han.

The burden Gu Yi carries.

Will naturally be much lighter.

Yes, Gu Yi wants to find a suitable "best worker"!

The Han Dynasty world exists in name only.

I believe it won't be long.

Gu Yi will replace the Han Dynasty.

At that time.

Gu Yi will become the Emperor, and the position of Chancellor will also become vacant.

As for the first Chancellor, it will likely be Li Ru.

After all, whether it is seniority or ability.

Or the friendship with Gu Yi.

Li Ru should be the first Chancellor who is worthy of the position.

But Li Ru is no longer young.

At most, he will work for a few more years, and he will gradually reach retirement age.

After Li Ru retires, Gu Yi needs to rearrange a new confidant to take the position of Chancellor to help him handle government affairs.

Zhang Song, Fa Zheng, Jia Xu, and others indeed have the ability.

But these three...

Emmm, do they look like material for a Chancellor?

Compared to being a Chancellor, with the personalities of these three, they are more suitable to shine in other positions.

Therefore, cultivating Zhuge Liang to be Li Ru's successor is a good option.

At this time, some people might stand up and say, if you don't abolish the Chancellor, aren't you afraid that the power of the Chancellor will threaten the imperial power?

In fact.

The reason why the power of the Chancellor can threaten the imperial power.

Is not because of the Chancellor alone.

But because behind the Chancellor, there is often a huge community of interests.

Whether to abolish the Chancellor or not is not important to Gu Yi after he becomes Emperor.

What is important is.

As an Emperor with highly concentrated power in his hands.

He can take back all the power granted to the Chancellor completely at any time.

Rules have always been set by the strong.

As for things after Gu Yi is old, heh, can't he adjust new systems and policies with the times?

Therefore, at least during Gu Yi's reign, there is no need to worry about the power of the Chancellor threatening the imperial power.