Chapter 637: Zhen Mi and the Zhen family of Jizhou

The family in Jizhou similar to the Mi family of Xuzhou and the Lu family of Huainan was precisely the Zhen family of Jizhou.

To be precise, it was called the Zhen family of Wuji County, Zhongshan Commandery, Jizhou.

However.

Compared to the Mi family and Lu family, the Zhen family appeared much more withered.

Once, during the mid-Eastern Han Dynasty, the Zhen family had even produced a Nine Ministers official.

But by the time the previous family head Zhen Yi held the power of the Zhen family, he only managed to get the official position of Magistrate of Shangcai.

Although the official position of Magistrate of Shangcai nominally carried the title of a thousand-shi salary.

But in reality, it was a nominal position with no real power.

After Zhen Yi passed away, his third son Zhen Yao inherited his previous position as family head.

But by the time it reached Zhen Yao, the situation became even worse.

The official position of Magistrate of Shangcai that Zhen Yi held at least had the title of a thousand-shi salary.

But what did Zhen Yao inherit?

Besides the title of family head, everything else was empty.

Furthermore.

The Zhen family was very rich.

If placed in a prosperous age, this might be a plus.

But if placed in troubled times, it was simply the Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, which could bring a fatal crisis to the family at any time!

Therefore.

In recent years, the Zhen family had been terrified.

They tried their best to keep the family low-key and minimize their presence as much as possible.

Hoping to use this method to bring a smooth transition to the Zhen family.

But... sometimes a fat sheep isn't slaughtered simply because it's not fat enough yet.

Once it's fat to a certain degree, it will still face the fate of being slaughtered!

Now. ===== CHAPTER 638 =====