Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 276 The New Patriarch of the Dugu Clan
Solitary House.

Living to Duguzhen's age, he could die, but he was really worried about Dugu's family.

Right now in the court, the Crown Prince and the King of Qin are fighting endlessly, but there is no outcome. Dugu Zhen is really worried that the future successor of the Dugu family will go the wrong way.

On the couch, when Dugu Zhen was dying, he was struggling in pain.

"The next Patriarch will be Dugu Sheng."

As the voice fell, the expressions of the children of the Dugu family surrounding Duguzhen all changed.

Logically speaking, Dugu Sheng is now the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and he is indeed suitable to be the head of the Dugu family.

But the problem is, Dugu Wudu and Dugu Ji are both there, so there is a reason for that.

Dugu Wu is the son of Dugu Luo, the eldest son of Dugu Xin, and his elder brother Dugu Zun also served as the head of the Dugu Patriarch. In terms of age, he is older among his peers.Moreover, Dugu Wudu's brother-in-law is Xiao Yu.

And Duguji is the eldest son of Duguzang, and he is also outstanding among his family peers.

Dugu Sheng is the son of Dugu Shun, although he belongs to the same generation as Dugu Wudu and Duguji, but he is younger.

"Did you hear that!" Dugu Zhen yelled, a mouthful of thick phlegm stuck in his throat, preventing him from shouting.

Dugu Wudu was naturally unhappy in his heart.The reason is very simple, the line he belongs to is the direct descendant of the Dugu family, his Yeye Dugu Luo is the eldest son of Dugu Xin, if his elder brother hadn't died early, it would not be Dugu Zhen's turn to take over the position of Patriarch.

Now that Dugu Zhen is about to die, shouldn't he be the head of the family?

Why is it Dugu Sheng, because he is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials?
Duguji was more disappointed, but he didn't have many thoughts in his heart, because he had just returned from Luoyang and knew that he didn't have much advantage.

Dugu Sheng was just happy and had no other thoughts.

Unable to hear them talking, Dugu Zhen said directly: "Anyone who does not regard Dugu Sheng as the head of the family will be expelled from the Dugu family immediately!"

Hearing this, everyone quickly agreed.

"Follow the orders of the Patriarch."

"Very well, both Dugu Sheng and Dugu Wu will stay, and the others will go out."

"Yes."

After everyone went out, Dugu Zhen asked Dugu Sheng to help him sit up.

Dugu Zhen leaned on Dugu Sheng's arm, stared at Dugu Wudu with a withered face, "I didn't let you take over as Patriarch, are you unwilling?"

"No." Dugu Wudu quickly denied.

Although Dugu Zhen was about to die, his mind was still clear, and he could tell at a glance that Dugu Wu was not convinced.

"Listen to me, Li Yuan won't trust you soon after you return to the Tang Dynasty. Now that Li and Tang rule the world, Li Yuan will definitely bring in other families to fight against the Guanlong family, just like what Yang Jian did.

Now the Dugu family needs to cultivate and thrive, avoid Li Yuan's gaze, and develop slowly.When the world is stable in the future and various families enter the court, then Li Yuan will definitely revive the Guanlong people to check and balance other families.

Although he doesn't like people from Guanlong, he knows very well that Li Tang has a foothold in Guanlong and his foundation is in Guanlong, so he will definitely use people from Guanlong.

Dugu Sheng was promoted to be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and my Dugu family will be able to gain a firm foothold in Chang'an. Given time, if you make another move, you will go even higher. "

Dugu Wudu pursed his lips, cupped his fists and said, "Yes."

What is said now is nonsense, Dugu Zhen has already passed on the position of Patriarch to Dugu Sheng in front of everyone, so what are you talking about.

After finishing speaking, Dugu Zhen sent Dugu Wudu back.

He looked at Dugu Sheng and said: "Dugu Wudu has a narrow personality and is not good enough to be the Patriarch of the Dugu Clan. Back then, his brother Dugu Zhan told me not to let Dugu Wudu be the leader of the Dugu Clan, otherwise it would be a disaster.

This time I have paved the way for you, and most of the clan support you, as long as you treat Dugu Wudu kindly, he will not be able to cause any disturbances.The only thing to be careful is that you have to beware of him meddling in the fight between the crown prince and King Qin.

Li Yuan reused Li Shimin to check and balance Li Jiancheng. Sooner or later, troubles would inevitably arise. Before the last moment, it would be difficult to say who would dominate the Tang Dynasty in the future.You have to remember, don't easily support anyone until the last moment.

Even doing nothing is better than doing something wrong.Li Jiancheng has the support of the Shandong family, and has a prejudice against our Guanlong family from the bottom of his heart.If he is in power in the future, he will definitely use the Shandong family and suppress the Guanlong family. If you support Li Shimin, you will be a thorn in Li Jiancheng's side.

If Li Shimin ascends the throne in the future, the situation will be even more severe.This son has a vicious heart, similar to Yang Guang, but he can bear what others can't bear. Once you support Li Jiancheng, he will slowly wear down Dugu's family afterwards.

Having said that, even if you can bet successfully, Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin are not good people, and the Dugu family is doomed to experience twists and turns.Since the end of the Sui Dynasty, Guan Long's vitality has been seriously injured, and all the internal families are ready to move. They want to take the Dugu family and replace them. You must remember to proceed carefully. "

"Yes, my child, please remember." Dugu Sheng said with tears in his eyes.

Duguzhen said again: "Chang'an is a place of right and wrong, and the bottom of the water is turbulent and fast-moving. You must not act too hastily. Remember, as long as the Dugu family does not fall, as long as Li Tang is still in Guanzhong, the Dugu family will have a chance to prosper.

For hundreds of years, the Dugu family has not fallen into a trough, it doesn't matter, there are only a thousand-year-old family in this world, there is no thousand-year dynasty, don't fight for success or failure overnight.In the former Sui Dynasty, the Yuan family ruled the Guanlong family. Look at the Yuan family now.

Finally, let me tell you, besides the crown prince and King Qin, you should pay more attention to King Qi and King Chu.Li Yuanji, king of Qi, is an incompetent person, but this person is extremely vicious, and troubles will inevitably happen in the future, so we must guard against it.Li Zhiyun, the king of Chu, seems to have nothing to do with the world and stay away from the court, but this son has done everything in Chang'an without leaking, and he has never made a mistake, which is enough to prove that he is not an ordinary person.

I don't have much time, and I can't see what Li Zhiyun wants to do, so I can only put Duguying by his side in advance as a backup. "

"Yes, I must be careful in doing things, and I will never meddle in taking the heirloom lightly." Dugu Sheng promised.

Duguzhen nodded and said: "The Dugu family remains neutral. No matter who ascends the throne in the future, as long as they are not fools, they will not just focus on suppressing the Dugu family. Although the aristocratic family is afraid of the emperor, but without the aristocratic family, the emperor cannot rule the world.

If the future Emperor Tang really hated his family, then Datang would not be able to last long, and someone else would definitely step up to clean up the mess.For example, the matter of Yang Guang, do you understand? "

"clear."

Immediately afterwards, Dugu Zhen instructed Dugu Sheng many more words.

When Li Yuan got the news that Dugu Zhen was critically ill, he immediately rushed to Dugu Mansion, along with Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, Li Zhiyun, and Li Yuanji.

In terms of seniority, Dugu Zhen is Li Yuan's uncle.

Li Yuan went directly to see Dugu Zhen, while Li Zhiyun and others stayed in the courtyard to comfort the children of the Dugu clan.

Li Zhiyun has never had any contact with Dugu Shi, and the only person they know is Dugu Ying.

"Dugu Gongji has his own aura, so he will be fine." Li Zhiyun comforted him.

Duguying nodded, and said in a low voice, "Borrow Your Highness's auspicious words."

"En." Li Zhiyun nodded, looked up and saw that Li Shimin was chatting happily with a circle of Dugu's children, and Li Jiancheng also received courtesy from the Dugu's children because of his status as the crown prince.Only he and Li Yuanji looked like outsiders.

No, I can't be so embarrassed.

So, he asked Duguying how her work was and if there were any difficulties.

As long as I have someone to talk to, then I'm not embarrassed.

Although, Duguying is just a military recorder who is not valued under his command and joins the army, and is usually responsible for the work of recording and sorting out.

But now, Li Zhiyun can't control that much.

Duguying was a little flattered, because the king of Chu usually ignored him.

Therefore, he spoke with King Chu wholeheartedly.

In this way, only Li Yuanji was left as an outsider.This made Li Yuanji very upset, but there was nothing he could do.

Who made him have no friends in Dugu's house?

(End of this chapter)