Control the ancestors and create an immortal family starting from the Qin Dynasty

Zhang Xiangyi heard this.

There was a hint of shock in his eyes, and he looked at Zhang Wei with some surprise.

Your Majesty is now in the heyday of the Spring and Autumn Period.

It shouldn't happen suddenly.

But Zhang Wei is the pillar of the Zhang family.

Every decision Zhang Wei made was basically consistent and there were no omissions.

Zhang Xiangyi was a little skeptical.

But he still said to Zhang Wei respectfully: "Father, what should we do?"

He wanted to know how Zhang Wei would do it?
Zhang Wei looked in the direction of the imperial city.

It was now the winter of 49 BC.

At this time, Liu Xun was already terminally ill.

I'm just holding on.

Within a few months, Liu Xun would die in Ganquan Palace.

They really have to plan.

Matters such as the death of the previous emperor and the ascension of the new emperor to the throne need to be handled by others.

He is already over 80 years old.

There is no way for him to enter the court, let alone deal with these matters.

No matter how strong his body is, all these things put together will still make him tired, and his body can no longer withstand such running around.

He could only call Zhang Xiangyi back.

Let Zhang Xiangyi make plans early.

"Your Majesty has been unconscious for some time."

"Although Your Majesty is in good health and grew up among the common people, so his physical fitness is good, but how can human power defeat the will of heaven?"

"With your majesty and I here, there won't be any unusual movements from the Xiongnu and the Western Regions. You just need to send someone to keep an eye on them."

"However, after Your Majesty and I pass away, they may make some unusual moves. You must be careful to guard against them, and you must also deal with internal disputes..."

"Father!"

Zhang Wei hasn't finished speaking yet.

Zhang Xiangyi looked at Zhang Wei anxiously.

Then he squatted beside Zhang Wei and said, "Father, are you feeling unwell? Do you need me to call a doctor for you?"

Zhang Xiangyi had a fondness for Zhang Wei.

Because he grew up with Zhang Wei.

Everything I learned and saw was taught by Zhang Wei himself.

Zhang Wei is not only his father, but also his mentor.

He learned a lot of ways of dealing with people and things from Zhang Wei, and also followed Zhang Wei to see the customs and habits of the Han people.

He was able to grow into this person thanks to Zhang Wei's careful teaching.

Zhang Wei is like his spiritual pillar.

He didn't want Zhang Wei to leave him so early.

Zhang Xiangyi's eyes turned slightly red when he thought of this. Although he was already a father, he still couldn't help himself when he thought of these things.

"You silly boy."

Zhang Wei looked at Zhang Xiangyi's sad heart and comforted him, then patted his head and said with a smile: "Everyone will have this day."

"It's not like my life as a father was in vain."

"After this incident, I, as a father, will also be remembered in history. Plus, I have an outstanding son like you, so I feel relieved."

"The Zhang family will be handed over to you from now on. You must make sure that the Zhang family is properly settled. Don't follow the path of a pure minister again, and don't hand your life over to the hands of the emperor. Do you understand?"

He has had experience before.

Before he dies this time, he must entrust this matter to others.

We must not allow the Zhang family to become loyal officials in the court again.

Chunchen had no other way to go, and he couldn't even have a good end.

He would rather the Zhang family become powerful officials from generation to generation.

Only by becoming a powerful official can the Zhang family be guaranteed to last for thousands of years.

Only then can the Zhang family become an immortal family.

Zhang Xiangyi also remained calm, looked at Zhang Wei and finally nodded.

Zhang Wei saw Zhang Xiangyi nod, and then continued to lie on the recliner, letting Zhang Xiangyi go on with his own business.

Zhang Xiangyi had just returned to Kyoto and still had a lot of things to deal with.

In addition, Zhang Xiangyi is already the head of the Zhang family.

Everyone in the court would come to pay homage to Zhang Xiangyi.

Especially those from the Zhang family.

Zhang Xiangyi also understood.

He now shoulders the survival of the entire Zhang family.

Naturally, we cannot relax.

After receiving Zhang Wei's instructions, Zhang Xiangyi began to get busy.

Anyway, the commander of the Imperial Guard is also from their Zhang family.

The people who guard the capital are also from their Zhang family.

As long as these people come together, they will be a considerable force.

Even if civil unrest breaks out, he can suppress it during this period of time.

Plus those vassal kings outside.

Those vassal kings are no longer a threat.

As early as when Liu Xun ascended the throne, Zhang Wei began to make plans.

By his generation, it had already grown to a certain scale. If those princes dared to take action, they could definitely take the initiative and crush their desires completely.

Everything is progressing steadily.

The whole Kyoto became serious because of Zhang Xiangyi's return.

The ministers in the court were angry but dared not speak out against what the Zhang family did.

The Zhang family almost has the final say in the court.

Whether in the court or in the military camp.

The Zhang family definitely has a say.

When they heard that Zhang Xiangyi had returned, everyone was shocked.

They had all heard how powerful Zhang Xiangyi was.

Especially those who are of the same generation as Zhang Xiangyi.

I grew up listening to the legend of Zhang Xiangyi.

Zhang Xiangyi doesn't look like people of their age.

When they were still in the enlightenment stage, Zhang Xiangyi had already traveled around the Han Dynasty with Zhang Wei.

By the time they entered the private school, Zhang Xiangyi had already returned and was proficient in both civil and military affairs.

Originally, such a talented person should have entered the court to serve Liu Xun, but Zhang Xiangyi was not introduced to the court.

Instead, he became the head of the Zhang family.

Just when people in the court breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Xiangyi suddenly made a big move.

His talent and strategy are even greater than Zhang Wei's.

It can be said that the disciple is better than the master.

Under Zhang Xiangyi's leadership, the Zhang family's power more than doubled.

There are many talented people in the clan, spread all over the Han Dynasty.

The Han Dynasty is now almost under the control of the Zhang family.

Originally, they wanted to tell Liu Xun about this matter.

But after Liu Xun ascended the throne, the Han Dynasty faced many major events, and all matters needed to be decided by Zhang Wei and Liu Xun.

They didn't even have a chance to speak.

It took a lot of effort to wait until the Han Dynasty was at peace.

They had the opportunity to speak to Liu Xun.

But Liu Xun was actually ill.

He is still bedridden and looks like he is dying.

Under such circumstances, when they heard that Zhang Xiangyi had returned, all the ministers in the court were very frightened.

But no one refuted it and no one took any action.

Because they are no match for the Zhang family.

Acting rashly would only expose them.

There was no choice but to continue lying dormant.

Time passes quickly.

In the blink of an eye, it was December 49 BC.

Liu Xun's health was getting worse day by day.

As the condition continues to worsen.

Liu Xun may have anticipated his own end.

He immediately summoned the Shizhong, Marquis of Leling Shi Gao, to be the Grand Marshal and General of Chariots and Cavalry.

This was the decree issued secretly by Liu Xun.

He did not let anyone from the Zhang family get involved.

No one from the Zhang family was notified.

The people from the Zhang family who were in the court knew nothing about this matter.

Because this matter was carried out by Liu Xun in secret.

Moreover, the Zhang family has important things to do, so naturally they cannot focus all their energy on the imperial city.

By the time they reacted, Liu Xun had already issued his will.

Even a regent has been appointed.

In order to prevent the incident between Grand Marshal Huo Guang and Zhang Wei from happening again, this time, the Crown Prince had reached the age of coming of age.

Liu Xun did not appoint anyone as a regent, but only appointed Shi Gao, the Palace Attendant and Marquis of Leling, as Grand Marshal and General of Chariots and Cavalry.

The Prince's Tutor Xiao Wangzhi was the former General and Guanglu Xun.

Shaofu Zhou Kan was appointed as Guanglu Dafu, and they were asked to assist the crown prince together.

This order was issued not long ago.

January 48, 1 BC.

Liu Xun died in Weiyang Palace.

After Liu Xun's death, Zhang Wei breathed a sigh of relief.

After Zhang Xiangyi finished his work in the capital, he looked back and found that Liu Xun had already settled everything.

of course.

Zhang Xiangyi did not interfere in the matter, nor did he try to stop it.

After knowing this, Zhang Xiangyi just sighed softly and ignored it.

Afterwards, I discussed the matter with Zhang Wei.

After Zhang Wei learned about this, there was no extra expression on his face.

now.

With the crown prince taking the throne, the Zhang family will become even more dominant.

Zhang Wei also knew the prince. He was an indecisive person and did not inherit his father's might.

If the prince becomes the ruler of the Han Dynasty.

The Han Dynasty will only go to destruction.

Zhang Wei asked Zhang Xiangyi to do something according to his own ideas, and he would take responsibility for it.

After Zhang Wei's reorganization, Zhang Xiangyi was no longer idle, but ordered people to strengthen the management of the Western Regions Protectorate.

A major incident occurred in the Western Regions Protectorate.

three years ago.

Zhang Xiangqi, the governor of the Western Regions Protectorate, was seriously ill.

He is still unable to stand up, resulting in the loss of power.

The person in charge of the Western Regions Protectorate now is not from the Zhang family, but Gan Yanshou.

Gan Yanshou was a great general of the Han Dynasty.

He is also a rare talent.

After Zhang Wei learned about this matter, he did not try to stop it, nor did he let the Zhang family who remained in the Western Regions take action.

Instead, he asked them to obey Gan Yanshou's orders.

now……

Zhang Xiangyi thought about the situation in the Protectorate of the Western Regions.

He looked at where Zhang Wei was again, gritted his teeth, and finally made a decision.

Something has to be done.

The Western Regions are still a long distance away from the capital.

That is the foundation established by the Zhang family.

It was also consolidated by the Zhang family.

He would be reluctant to give it to the big man.

He could choose not to attend court and not interfere in the affairs of the Han Dynasty, but the Protectorate of the Western Regions must be in the hands of the Zhang family.

Zhang Xiangyi is a man who does what he says.

After clarifying this matter, I immediately made a plan.

Then take action.

He first allowed the Zhang family to show their talents in the Western Regions Protectorate.

Then he quickly became Gan Yanshou's deputy general.

Then he continued to make achievements, and with the secret support of the Zhang family, he is now able to compete with the Protector General of the Western Regions.

As long as there is another war.

The Zhang family can then take the Protectorate of the Western Regions and wait for them.

Zhang Xiangyi was doing this.

However, the court was in chaos because of the new emperor's accession to the throne.

Because the prince is an indecisive person.

And they particularly admire Confucianism.

He was not particularly enthusiastic about the Legalists.

Some even think that some of the Legalists' methods are too cruel.

This also led to him being too close to the eunuchs.

There was even a phenomenon of eunuchs' monopoly of power.

Especially the great eunuch Shi Xian.

Because Liu Shi's ideas were somewhat naive, he believed that eunuchs had no families and therefore would not have too many desires.

And there will be no phenomenon of external relatives interfering in government affairs.

This also led to his special trust in eunuchs.

But what he never expected was.

The eunuch Zhongshu Ling was a person who particularly liked to form factions.

Shi Xian is a particularly resourceful person.

Whenever anyone opposed him, he would join forces with his in-laws and have them form a clique to eliminate him.

For a moment, the entire court was filled with chaos.

Zhang Xiangyi turned a deaf ear to all this.

He is already very busy.

Not only do we have to organize such a large family business as Zhang.

And also have to take care of Zhang Wei at all times.

As Zhang Wei gets older, his physical functions have been seriously damaged.

He is now in a state of waiting to die.

Zhang Wei was lazily lying on a recliner, looking at the withered grape vines not far away, his eyes clear as a mirror.

When Zhang Xiangyi entered the courtyard.

Then he saw Zhang Wei lying on a recliner.

The moment he saw Zhang Wei, Zhang Xiangyi's eyes turned slightly red.

I still remember that a few years ago, the scene when Zhang Wei called him back was almost the same as today.

Now, I see my father getting older.

Zhang Xiangyi was very sad.

He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes as he walked.

He forced himself to calm down, then squatted beside Zhang Wei and whispered, "Father, are you okay today?"

Zhang Wei heard Zhang Xiangyi's voice and turned to look at Zhang Xiangyi.

Seeing that Zhang Xiangyi had grown a beard and had a determined look on his face, Zhang Wei nodded with relief.

Then he extended his hand to Zhang Xiangyi.

Zhang Xiangyi looked at Zhang Wei, understood what Zhang Wei meant, and helped Zhang Wei up from the rattan chair.

The two walked in the courtyard for a while.

But Zhang Wei's body is too old after all.

He hadn't been walking for long when he started to pant.

Zhang Xiangyi was startled and quickly helped Zhang Wei back to the rattan chair.

"Cough cough!"

Zhang Wei lay back in the recliner and shook his head.

"old."

“I have to admit defeat!”

"Now it's your turn as young people to rule the world. Go and make your mark. Just make sure the Zhang family doesn't fall into the hands of others."

"You must also visit those branches frequently. At the end of each year, you must send them gifts to comfort their hearts. Don't let them become alienated from us."

"..."

The day.

Zhang Wei said a lot.

Zhang Xiangyi had a bad feeling in his heart.

as predicted.

That night.

Zhang Wei became very weak and lay directly on the bed.

By the time Zhang Xiangyi gathered all the clan members, Zhang Wei had already breathed his last.

When the court physician announced that Zhang Wei had passed away, Zhang Xiangyi's eyes instantly turned red, and then he staggered and knelt on the ground.

"Father!"

A tall man actually cried like a tearful man.

The people below could not bear to watch, so they turned their heads away, covered their faces with their wide sleeves, and cried.

Needless to say, Zhang Wei's contribution to the Zhang family.

If it weren’t for Zhang Wei.

If it weren’t for Zhang Wei’s efforts to turn the tide.

It is impossible for Zhangjia Commercial Bank to become independent now.

It is even more impossible to create so much wealth for the Zhang family.

Without so much financial support, how could the Zhang family have come this far?

How did the Zhang family develop to its current level?
With the rise of the Zhang family.

Many powerful people have emerged in the Han Dynasty.

These local tyrants have begun to annex land and accumulate huge wealth.

Of course, the most powerful among them is still the Zhang family. (End of this chapter)