boyutpedia Chapter 1240 The situation has changed, and a historic moment has arrived
Chapter 1240 The situation has changed, and a historic moment has arrived
"Oh? You're here for the Ye family's affairs? This isn't something you're responsible for, right?"
Zhou Qinzheng said slowly.
"It wasn't my responsibility before, but today, my eldest brother Ye Wenyuan resigned from the position of head of the family. Now I am temporarily in charge of the Ye family, so I have to take charge of this matter."
When he said this, a hint of bitterness flashed across Ye Wenwu's face.
The appearance of these words also surprised Zhou Qinzheng. Ye Wenyuan actually resigned from the position of head of the family.
This was something he expected, but the timing was not what he expected.
"Is that you, kid? You're really amazing. You actually managed to split the Ye family."
He changed his mind and said something silently in his heart.
Then, his eyes fell on Ye Wenwu.
"I also know a lot about the affairs between the four major families. The war between you has been very fascinating recently and has caused considerable turmoil in the imperial capital."
"You said you came here for the family, do you want me to help mediate?"
"No, no, I came to apologize to you!"
Ye Wenwu shook his head, the bitterness on his face becoming more and more obvious.
"This incident was caused by my Ye family, which is why it has had a negative impact on you and the imperial capital. My Ye family has already negotiated compensation with Mr. Lu."
"But compensation alone is not enough to prove the Ye family's sincerity in repentance, nor is it enough to prove the Ye family's loyalty to China!"
"so......."
"I ask you to...revoke the privileges of the four major families from the Ye family..."
Ye Wenwu spoke just a few short sentences, but it sounded like he had been giving a three-hour speech. He seemed to be exhausted. If he was not in his own home, he would have collapsed in his chair.
It is easy to say that you should give up the privileges of the four major families, but in fact it is asking for the life of the Ye family.
This right was obtained by the ancestors of the Ye family through hardships, but was lost in his generation.
A hundred years later, he had no face to meet the ancestors of the Ye family.
At this time, Zhou Qinzheng was quite surprised to hear that Ye Wenwu actually took the initiative to hand over the Ye family's privileges.
The four major families coexist with the country, and their privileges are very powerful.
For example, if there is any major project, the four major families will give priority to it. This alone is enough to bring huge benefits to the entire family.
And this is just one of the privileges included.
There are many others, but no matter which one, it is enough for the whole family to make a lot of money while enjoying many conveniences and glory.
The four major families regard it as their lifeblood, and getting them to hand it over voluntarily is harder than climbing to heaven.
But now, Ye Wenwu actually took the initiative to hand it over, which surprised Zhou Qinzheng.
"Wenwu, if you give up your privileges, the Ye family will be severely damaged. Are you sure you want to do this?"
He asked in a deep voice, a hint of inquiry in his voice.
Hearing this, Ye Wenwu nodded again.
"It is confirmed that the four major families are the leaders of the Chinese aristocratic families. While enjoying the privileges, they must also assume the corresponding leading role."
"This war was caused by the greed of the younger generation of my Ye family, causing unrest throughout the imperial capital."
"If you make a mistake, you must admit it, and surrendering your privileges is the Ye family's attitude of admitting mistakes."
"call!"
Zhou Qinzheng let out a long breath. Ye Wenwu's frankness disrupted his plans.
It is true that he wanted to take back the Ye family's privileges, but he did not expect the current situation.
At present, the Ye family has shown their greatest sincerity. If he still proceeds according to the previous plan, it would seem that he is a little inhumane.
Therefore, he also had to adjust his plan.
The atmosphere in the living room was a little quiet.
Both of them were thinking about their own things.
After Ye Wenyuan handed over his utmost sincerity, he felt relieved.
Because he noticed Zhou Qinzheng's silence, which meant that things were turning around.
At the same time, a sense of gratitude towards Lu Feng arose in his heart.
If Lu Feng had not reminded them, then by the time this person took action personally, the Ye family would have lost more than just a privilege.
After thinking it over again and again, Zhou Qinzheng made up his mind.
It is true that he wants to suppress the aristocratic families in China, but at the same time, he also knows that the aristocratic families cannot be driven out or killed off.
If we destroy the Ye family today, it won’t be long before another family emerges.
What he really wanted was to keep all the aristocratic families under firm control so that they would not be as unbridled as the previous aristocratic families.
Since the Ye family has taken the initiative to surrender, why not use it as an example to let other families see that as long as you are obedient and don't go too far, China can accommodate you.
If this plan goes well, then it will be much easier to deal with the aristocratic families next time.
Thinking of this, he spoke.
"Wenwu, since you've said that, I won't be hypocritical. I've seen the loyalty of the Ye family, even though you will lose your status as one of the four major families this time."
"But I can promise you that as long as you can achieve results, I will return this privilege to you in the future!"
This is the greatest sincerity he can give.
In this war, there must be an example to be used to deter many families. The Ye family’s attitude is very sincere, but this is not enough to allow them to escape punishment this time.
This also coincides with his previous plan to add another family, making the current four major families into five major families.
The Ye family has temporarily lost its status as one of the four major families, so its vacancy will definitely be replaced by one of the three major families, thus restoring the balance between the four major families.
When the Ye family really works hard to gain enough credit, he will take the opportunity to restore the Ye family's privileges. In this way, the four major families will become the five major families.
The previous balance will no longer exist, which will make it easier for him to control.
When Ye Wenwu heard that the Ye family might be able to return to the four major families, he was extremely excited.
After the conversation, both parties can be said to be very satisfied.
Early the next morning, a piece of news came out that was enough to bomb the entire imperial capital and even the entire country.
Ye Wenyuan, the head of the Ye family, resigned and was replaced by Ye Wenwu as the new head of the Ye family.
In addition, the Ye family automatically gave up its privileges and was downgraded from one of the four major families to a top family.
The appearance of these two explosive pieces of news instantly stunned everyone in the imperial capital.
The situation had not changed for hundreds of years, but it actually changed in their generation, and all this was caused by the grudge between two young people.
Ye family.
In the parliament hall, Ye Wenyuan was explaining the final things to Ye Wenwu. This afternoon, he would have to leave China and go to live abroad.
This is the price he should pay.
"Civil and military... The Ye family is in your hands..."