Zhuge Gaojie was a middle-aged man with a white face and a beard. At the same time, he was also a famous businessman in Ba Shu.
Ever since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, although the Zhuge family's official career had not been smooth, they had made great achievements in business.
Unfortunately, at any time, merchants could never win against officials.
The Wei Clan was just a provincial governor of Ba Shu, yet they could force them to leave their homes and escape from Ba Shu.
A county magistrate who destroyed a family and a magistrate who exterminated a family were definitely not as simple as they sounded.
No matter how much wealth the Zhuge Clan had, they still needed a powerful official force to back them up. Otherwise, it would only be a wedding dress for others.
Zhuge was noble and pure. He abandoned Bashu and moved to Chang 'an so that the Zhuge family could once again embark on an official career and regain the glory of their ancestors.
Duke Wei's Public House, Meeting Hall.
Zhuge Gaojie tried her best to suppress the excitement in her heart and answered Li Yi's question with a neutral expression.
Even if the other party was only the Duke of Wei's Public House's young duke, Zhuge Gaojie still did not dare to underestimate him.
Moreover, Zhuge Gaojie had asked about this young duke before coming here.
However, the result of his inquiry surprised him. Some said that he was a debauchee, some said that he was a fool, and some said that he was unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness.
In short, everyone in Chang 'an City had their own opinions about the young duke.
However, Zhuge Gaojie came to a different conclusion after a serious conversation with him. This person was unfathomable and could not be guessed.
When Zhuge Gaojie found out that Li Yi was going to help the Zhuge family, she was both surprised and delighted.""Young Master Li, you…want to help my Zhuge family? Can I ask the reason?"
Li Yi could not possibly tell him that he was entrusted by his ancestor, Zhuge Liang.
Therefore, in a moment of desperation, he could only smile bitterly."Worship, yes, this young master worships your ancestor very much. Especially the peerless formation he created, the Eight Trigrams Formation, which made me even more convinced.”
"Ancestor Ling was a heaven-defying genius. I don't want his descendants to wither and decline. That's why I wanted to help you."
Zhuge Gaojie let out a long sigh after hearing this. It was no longer important whether he believed Li Yi's words.
"Young Master Meng didn't give up and helped. In the future, my Zhuge family will certainly take the opportunity to repay your kindness.”Zhuge Gaojie bowed solemnly.
Li Yi nodded, sighing in his heart.
The Zhuge Clan, which was once a powerful clan, had now fallen to such a state. No wonder Zhuge Liang would put down his face to beg him.
"Mr. Zhuge, your clan of more than a hundred people are all living in a dilapidated temple in the suburbs?”Li Yi asked curiously.
Based on his understanding of the Zhuge Clan, they shouldn't be so embarrassed.
One had to know that the Zhuge Clan was a wealthy clan in the Ba Shu region.
Hearing Li Yi's question, Zhuge Gaojie's face was filled with anger. At the same time, she shook her head and sighed.
Then, he told them about how the Wei family's imperial censor made things difficult for them.
After Li Yi heard this, he laughed coldly." Chang 'an is the capital of the Tang Empire. Under the Emperor's feet, a mere seventh-grade Imperial Censor dares to act like a tyrant." Mr. Zhuge, I will go to the suburbs with you. Let's bring your clansmen to Chang 'an first."”
"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master." Zhuge Gaojie was excited.
At the same time, in the dilapidated temple on the outskirts of Chang 'an.
A group of soldiers and bailiffs were currently driving over a hundred people out of the temple.
Those who resisted were beaten up by the soldiers and bailiffs.
Most of the people who were chased away dared not speak out.
However, there was a young man who glared angrily. He helped an elderly clansman up and reprimanded the soldiers beside him,"Evil officials like you who oppress the good, is there any rule in the laws of the Great Tang that forbids you from taking refuge in the temple?”
"Aren't you afraid of being punished by the heavens for riding on our heads? I, Zhuge Qingyun, will definitely report to the government to avenge today's shame.”
The young man's voice was stern and his words were righteous. Although his body was thin and weak, he had an indomitable aura.
The soldiers who were like wolves and tigers retreated when they saw the imposing manner of the young man in front of them.
Unexpectedly, a thin and weak constable walked over with his teeth picked and a sinister smile on his face."Scholar, haven't you heard of the proverb that the people don't fight with the officials? It doesn't matter if I tell you. We are from the Chang 'an Local Government.”
"Let me tell you clearly, you bunch of Bashu country bumpkins, don't even think about entering Chang 'an. If you know what's good for you, get lost as far as you can. Otherwise, no matter where you hide, I will chase you out.”
The twenty-year-old scholar looked ashamed and angry. He pointed at the officer in front of him and was speechless for a moment."You…you, I didn't expect that there would be such evil officials under the feet of the wise ruler and emperor.”
The skinny constable moved like lightning and slapped him in the face."How dare you insult an officer? I think you don't want to live anymore. Men, beat him up!"
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At this critical moment, the bailiffs who were about to charge forward suddenly felt a familiar figure appear in front of them.
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