Chapter 339: The Fu Clan Proposes to Split the Family

"You... you are bold!" Third Master Fu was trembling with anger: "This kind of rebellious words, is it something you can say?!"

"Father!" Fu Ruyan's tone was stubborn: "Daughter is not speaking nonsense. Although I have lived in the boudoir for a long time, I also know what the Da Qian court looks like now. The Emperor is muddled, killing his brother to seize the throne!"

"Chancellor Si Gui is arrogant and domineering, forming cliques for private interests, and the Scholar-Gentry only care about fighting for power and profit, exploiting the people!"

"With the Western Liang rebellion and the Northern Frontier turmoil, the luck of such an Imperial Court has run out! Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the world is about to change greatly!"

Before everyone could speak, Fu Ruyan continued: "Now Western Liang is eyeing us, and the Imperial Court is not only not courting the Northern Frontier but also provoking the Northern Frontier war. If our Fu Family takes no action, we will only have the path of perishing with Da Qian."

Fu Ruyan stood firmly on Jiang Jinshi's side, because she had been in contact with Jiang Jinshi, how could such a person be unknown?

And Da Qian was no longer worth any investment, and she had never been in contact with the Western Liang King. Her choice had never changed, and there was only one choice.

He didn't know Jiang Jinshi's strength, nor did he know how much chance he had in this world chess game, but this didn't prevent her from supporting Jiang Jinshi.

At this time, the head of the Fu Clan suddenly said: "He can unify the Northern Frontier in a short time, repel the Xiongnu, and rectify the people's livelihood, making the frontier look new. He is definitely not a thing in the pool. But whether he really has strength or is a paper tiger, we don't know yet."

Fu Ruyan said anxiously: "Now he holds the Imperial Jade Seal and raises the banner of righteousness. How can people of insight in the world not be moved? If our Fu Family breaks off contact at this time, not only will all previous efforts be wasted, but it will also cut off our own future!"

"Absurd!" Another more steady clan elder said in a deep voice: "Ruyan, you are too wishful! That Jiang Jinshi is just a frontier powerhouse, luckily got the Jade Seal, and dares to claim the mandate of heaven? The Imperial Court is unbearable, but it still has nearly a million troops, Jiangnan grain, and the support of most of the world's Scholar-Gentry! The Northern Frontier is a small place, how can it compete with the Imperial Court? Betting on him at this time is no different from pulling chestnuts from the fire and seeking your own destruction!"

"Does the clan elder dare to say that other Scholar-Gentry families have not bet on the Northern Frontier or Western Liang? Dare to say that they are all loyal to Da Qian?" Fu Ruyan stood up. She had to show her attitude today.

"We all know the truth of 'hoarding goods for a good price.' When everyone is optimistic about the Imperial Court, or watching and hesitating, if we dare to bet on the Northern Frontier, offer charcoal in snowy weather, if the Northern Frontier can really succeed in the future, our Fu Family will be the first merit of following the dragon."

"The return obtained is far more than the profit of the business in front of us?"

"Even if... the Northern Frontier eventually fails, we lose some money and goods, and we can push it to my own will, which has nothing to do with the family. But if we win, our Fu Family can leap to become the new dynasty's meritorious officials and get rid of the current awkward situation of being neither up nor down!"

These words have both analysis of the situation and weighing of interests, and pushed herself to the forefront of risk.

The hall fell into silence again, and several clan elders looked at each other, with thoughts flashing in their eyes.

What Fu Ruyan said is not without reason.

The Da Qian Imperial Court is indeed sunset, and the Northern Frontier's sudden rise is also a fact.

And high risk is often accompanied by high return.

Who in the hall can't see that the world will be chaotic? Who doesn't want to find a brighter way out for the Fu Family?

It's just that the risk is too great! One wrong step is eternal damnation.

"Even so!" Third Master Fu's voice had some consideration: "It is too risky to tie the whole family's life and death to the Northern Frontier. The Western Liang King is also strong, tiger-like in the Northwest, why not bet on Western Liang?"

"Because we don't know if the Western Liang King is a wise master!"

Fu Ruyan answered without hesitation: "The Northern Frontier Prince Ming has been in contact with us. Although he started from humble beginnings, he acts with rules and holds the Imperial Jade Seal, occupying the name of righteousness. Comparing the two, the Northern Frontier is more worth investing in."

The head of the Fu Clan suddenly opened his mouth: "What Ruyan said is not unreasonable. The world will be chaotic. If our Fu Family wants to preserve itself, and even go further, we can't just guard one tree."

He looked around at everyone and said a shocking thing: "Since there is such a big disagreement in the clan about the future, let's... split the family."

"Split the family?!" Everyone was shocked.

The family clan values unity the most, and splitting the family is a major event that hurts muscles and bones.

The head of the Fu Clan said calmly: "It is not to really split the blood and family affection, but to divide the clan property, contacts, and resources into two, or even three."

"One part, led by Ruyan, continues to bet on the Northern Frontier, deepen cooperation, and even... can send capable children to carry part of the resources to the Northern Frontier to serve, to show sincerity."

He looked at Third Master Fu and several core clan elders: "Another part, on the surface, cuts off cleanly with the Northern Frontier, and can even secretly contact the Western Liang King to show favor and invest."

"In this way, no matter whether the Northern Frontier gains power in the future, or Western Liang enters the master, or the Imperial Court lingers, at least one branch of our Fu Family can be preserved, and even prosperous. This is a long-term strategy for family survival."

Splitting the family, betting on both sides! This proposal is too bold, making the Council Hall silent. Everyone was shocked by this proposal and was also weighing the pros and cons quickly.

More importantly... this proposal was put forward by the head of the family!

So... has the situation reached this point?

It is easy to split the family, but it will be difficult to combine it in the future.

And the two sides serve different things, which means they will "kill each other" in the future.

Third Master Fu closed his eyes, and for a long time, sighed heavily.

He knew that this might be the most stable and helpless way for the Fu Family to think of in the troubled times.

It can avoid the risk of the whole clan betting on the wrong treasure, and can also seize the possible opportunities to the greatest extent.

"This matter... can we discuss it later?" Third Master Fu didn't want to split the family, so he could only ask tentatively.

Other clan elders also spoke one after another: "Yes! This matter involves a lot, it is better to think about it carefully!"

The head of the Fu Clan nodded: "But as Ruyan said, the business with the Northern Frontier... stop for now. It must be more secret, and it must not be carried out in the name of the Fu Family again. All dealings are fully responsible by Ruyan. If something happens, it is Ruyan's own responsibility, and it has nothing to do with the Fu Family!"

Third Master Fu opened his mouth, but in the end, he couldn't say a word, looking at Fu Ruyan with complex eyes.

Fu Ruyan took a deep breath and bowed solemnly to her father and all the uncles: "Yan'er understands. Thank you, Father, thank you, uncles for your fulfillment. This path is chosen by daughter. No matter success or failure, there is no regret, and it will never implicate the family."

She knew that from this moment on, she would truly face all the risks and opportunities of cooperating with the Northern Frontier alone.

What the family gave her was just a relatively independent "basket" and limited support that needed to be hidden.

The rest of the road had to be walked by herself. ===== CHAPTER 340 =====

The rest of the road, she must walk on her own.