Looking at You Mingyuan's surprised expression, You Yuanfeng smiled and said indifferently: "At the beginning of the founding of the Jin Dynasty, the nine families with the strongest and most famous families were now the only three families of Yang, Liu and Hong. This Hong family is one of them!"

You Mingyuan said softly: "The Hong family is only famous. Since the beginning of the Jin Dynasty, the Hong family has always been at the bottom. By the time of Hongzhi's generation, the Hong family has no reputation."

"Famous reputation is useless. If you don't have enough strength and power to support it, the untrue consequences can only be to seek death by yourself."

You Yuanfeng glanced at You Mingyuan and sneered: "It is said that the Yang family is the longest-standing family in the world. This is a joke. A family that is farther away from the Yang family. I know three or four families, but the strength and scale of those families are far worse than that of the Yang family."

"Mingyuan, the reason why I told you so much is actually to tell you that small families have the benefits of small families. Although their rights and status are far inferior to ours, they are also far from the political center. Even if they are hit by a temporary blow, they will not be completely destroyed. As long as there are still people in the family, they will have the opportunity to rise again. Once those big families in the political center fail, they will often suffer devastating blows. Which of the aristocratic families that are comparable to the three major families of Yang, Liu and Hong will fail, and who will give them a chance after they fail?

After hearing what You Yuanfeng said, You Mingyuan was shocked.

The You clan is now very famous, and compared with the Yang clan and Liu clan, it is only slightly worse. It has a close relationship with many wealthy families. The Yang clan has the foundation laid by Yang Daosi. It is strong and can control its own destiny. Although the left prime minister party in the Liu clan has disappeared, Liu Jie has not died yet. His majesty can still shock the covetousness of many people. What about the You clan? You Mingyuan, once the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, seemed to be in a high position, but he could never go further. He entered the core of the power of the Political Affairs Hall, and is now even more deprived of his post and is idle at home. Although the You clan has many children who become officials, no one can stand alone. He has only a reputation but does not have the same strength as a backer. It is like an empty tower, and the foundation is not solid, which is a very dangerous thing.

After understanding these principles, You Mingyuan stood up and bowed to You Yuanfeng and said, "Thank you for your teaching."

"It seems you understand, it's worthwhile that I have spent so much saliva."

You Yuanfeng nodded and squinted and said, "The reason why I admire Hong Zhi is very simple. The safety and inheritance of the family are more important than anything else. Hong Zhi has a clear understanding of this. I have a very good relationship with him. I have been with him for decades. I know his abilities and talents clearly. Even compared with Yang Daosi and Liu Jie, Hong Zhi is not much different. When he was an official in the local area, his political achievements were higher than Yang Daosi and Liu Jie. However, after entering the court, he became another person, which others could not understand.

, I also understand it, but I understand it very well. Hong Zhi knew that he had no ability and no right to participate in this game. Once he participated, even if he won, it would not be any good for the entire Hong clan. Yang Daosi and Liu Jie both noticed this. In the later stages of their lives, they all began to make up for and change. Unfortunately, Yang Daosi had no chance of life and death in an accident. Liu Jie was still there. He resolutely gave up the position of Left Prime Minister, dissolved the entire Left Prime Minister party, and returned to the hometown of Liu. He wanted to change this situation. Liu Jie still had a chance."

You Mingyuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Hong Zhi has been dead for a full ten years. What preparations did he leave for the Hong clan?"

"Li Zhong."

"Li Zhong?"

You Mingyuan was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized that Li Zhong's wife Cheng, her father and brother, although they were both officials of the school, were all small local officials, and the highest was the county magistrate, and belonged to a poor family. However, the two daughters of her mother and her elder sister were the wife of Hong Zhi's two legitimate sons, and one of them would definitely become the mistress of the Hong family in the future.

With this relationship, as long as Li Zhong is in power for one day, it will be a powerful layer of protection for the Hong clan. If someone really wants to touch the Hong clan, Li Zhong will never sit idly by.

The marriage between Hong Zhi and Cheng was already preparing for more than 20 years, and Li Zhong had just made his mark at that time.

Thinking of this, You Mingyuan's contempt for Hong Zhi suddenly swept away, and a great admiration arose in his heart.

At the same time, You Mingyuan also thought of You Yuanfeng's strong support for the marriage between Li Xun and You Min, which was actually the same purpose as Hong Zhi's original actions.

You Mingyuan said silently: "Li Zhong and the Hong clan have never had any relationship, and I'm afraid no one knows about their relationship."

"This is Hong Zhi's amazing thing!"

You Yuanfeng sighed slightly: "I am not as good as Hong Zhi, but this old bastard's eyes are far superior to others."

You Mingyuan asked softly: "Does Li Xun have this ability?"

You Yuanfeng said in a low voice: "I don't know if I have this ability, but at least Li Xun has this potential, this is enough. Anyone can send flowers on the cake, and it is rare to provide timely help. Moreover, Li Xun and You Min love each other, which is more valuable and reliable than political marriage. Once we choose the right choice, the gains of our You family will be unpredictable in the future."

You Mingyuan nodded, pondered for a moment, hesitated for a while, and finally said, "Uncle Second, do you think the prince can take office smoothly? There is still a chance for the Wing King and Yang?"

You Yuanfeng narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "I don't care about their affairs at all. No matter who wins, it will be of no benefit to our You clan."

You Mingyuan said in surprise: "Why did the second uncle say this?"

You Yuanfeng said silently: "The emperor has been in power for more than 20 years since he succeeded to the throne, and has worked hard to govern the country, and the country's strength has gradually recovered. If he can remain calm like this... maybe... there is still hope."

You Mingyuan looked at You Yuanfeng without saying anything.

You Yuanfeng paused for a moment, and then continued: "For more than ten years since the Baiguo Army Rebellion, the Jin Dynasty has achieved brilliant results in the war, which made everyone feel that the Jin Dynasty has revived and powerful in the hands of the current emperor, but in fact..."

You Yuanfeng said this, but he didn't say it anymore, but You Mingyuan had already smelled the deep meaning, looked around, and then whispered: "The second uncle's meaning... the world is about to..."
Chapter completed!