The Nameless of the Common Clans

Xia Pi, after Chen Deng died in Guangling, he was brought back and buried outside Xia Pi.

It is naturally sad for the elderly to send off the young. Seeing Chen Gui, who is only fifty years old but already looks as old as a dying man, Chen Mo really has no intention to continue to pursue the grudges of the past. Even for Chen Deng's sake, Chen Mo can't pursue the grudges of the previous generation.

"Uncle, now that the Central Plains has been settled, I want to move the Chen family to Luoyang. What do you think?" Chen Mo respectfully worshipped Chen Deng beside Chen Deng's tomb, then turned his head to look at Chen Gui.

At present, Chen Mo has become a high-ranking official, but because of this, he needs more help. No matter what grudges there were in the past, when Chen Mo really reaches this point, he needs the talents of the family to help himself, or to help the next generation, and the power of the clan to check and balance other forces. As long as there are talents in the clan, even if Chen Mo is gone one day, his son will not be left without anyone to use.

If the Chen family can produce another talent like Chen Deng, it would be great. Even if there is no one, as long as there is someone who can be used, it will be fine. The Chen family can be regarded as a century-old family, and the family style and heritage are still good. Of course, there must be some restrictions. Chen Mo wants to use the power of the clan to check and balance the gentry, but at the same time, the clan power must be a vassal of Chen Mo's branch. This is the premise.

Chen Gui turned his head and looked at Chen Mo. Although he didn't say it clearly, he was old and wise, so he naturally understood what Chen Mo meant. After thinking for a moment, Chen Gui said slowly: "How will Bo Dao arrange it?"

"The Chen family will have a private school, and of course, we will also go to the academy run by the court to continuously cultivate talents for the Chen family to strengthen our clan." Chen Mo pondered and said: "It is also the foundation of my Chen family."

"By doing this, Bo Dao is not afraid of strong branches and weak trunks?" Chen Gui asked back. Among the younger generation of the Chen family, Chen Mo is undoubtedly the best after Chen Deng's death. Even if Chen Deng is not dead, Chen Mo is still the best, but it cannot be guaranteed that the next generation and the next generation will be the same. The chaos of the clan has existed since ancient times, and it does not only happen in the royal family. The alternation between the legitimate and illegitimate children in ordinary families is also the same. Just like now, Chen Mo has actually suppressed the legitimate bloodline of the Chen family and become a legitimate child of the Chen family in the true sense.

"Uncle, if you say so, you should know that I will be prepared. Besides, even if that day really comes, it is God's will. In each generation, the most outstanding sons and daughters must take charge of the position of the head of the family in order for my Chen family to grow stronger." Chen Mo smiled.

"I am relieved that Bo Dao can have such a broad mind. The Chen family is young all their lives. I can move to Luoyang with Bo Dao, but I will not go." Chen Gui nodded and sighed, "I have been in Xuzhou all my life. I am old and it is difficult to leave my hometown. Besides, I am afraid that Yuanlong will be lonely if he is left alone here."

Chen Mo looked at Chen Deng's grave and nodded silently, saying, "The clan law must be changed."

The clan law of the Chen family serves the family, but the future Chen family will rule the world, so the clan law must be changed.

Chen Gui turned his head and looked at Chen Mo seriously, saying, "Some things should not be rushed."

"Just prepare, change will happen slowly, but the law must have a set of rules first, and then be implemented step by step." Chen Mo nodded. He naturally knew this truth. Anything, especially things involving ancestral laws, should not be done lightly, let alone recklessly. He did not want to be trapped inside and outside.

"You came back this time to get the clan power?" Chen Gui did not persuade him again. He knew very well that once a tyrant like Chen Mo made up his mind, it would be difficult to change.

"Worship the ancestors and worship my brother." Chen Mo shook his head. Come back? This is his first time here, how can it be considered a return? But he must get the clan power.

"Before Yuanlong left, he trained 20,000 elite soldiers in Guangling and resisted Sun Ce's invasion many times. All along, my Chen family has been able to have the current status in Xuzhou, relying on these 20,000 elite soldiers. Now that you are here, I will let you take charge. With them, at least Guangling will not be invaded by Sun Ce." Chen Gui nodded and said nothing more. He just handed over the private soldiers of the clan, which also represented his attitude.

Chen Mo nodded. This is exactly what he wanted. Other things can be discussed, but the military power must be in his own hands. The 20,000 private soldiers of the Chen family can be said to be the largest force in the entire Xuzhou. It is no wonder that Cao Cao was quite tolerant of the Chen family even though he occupied Xuzhou. Guangling Chen and Langya Zang Ba are considered the two major local forces in Xuzhou, even stronger than the Cao army in Xuzhou.

Now that he has taken over the Central Plains, the forces that do not belong to the court in this place must be eradicated bit by bit.

Chen Mo helped Chen Gui get on the carriage and headed for Xiapi. On the way, Chen Mo asked for some opinions on governing Xuzhou. Compared with other prefectures and counties, Xuzhou is easier to control.

First, Chen Mo himself is from Xuzhou. Whether they are close or not, they are from the same hometown. The people of Xuzhou have enough psychological identification with Chen Mo. Secondly, the Chen family has too much power in Xuzhou, especially after the former Donghai wealthy merchants Mi family followed Liu Bei and left, Chen Deng became the prefect of Guangling and Chen Gui became the governor of Xuzhou. Now that Chen Mo has taken over the position of the patriarch, it is natural for him to be in charge of Xuzhou. Even if those prefects and county magistrates are not Chen's disciples, they have a close relationship with the Chen family. As long as Chen Mo does not go too far, these people are the power to support Chen Mo.

However, Chen Mo still attaches great importance to Chen Gui's opinions on how to govern Xuzhou. After all, Chen Gui has served as the governor of Xuzhou for many years. Cao Cao fought with Tao Qian and Liu Bei in Xuzhou. The once prosperous place was beaten to pieces. Under Chen Gui's governance over the years, Xuzhou has gradually recovered its vitality. The court has laws, but different situations must be treated differently, and Xuzhou is like this.

"I know that Bo Dao's new laws are indeed beneficial to the world, but some laws are not suitable here. Bo Dao wants to change, but he has to think long-term. Otherwise, if the new laws are forcibly promoted in Xuzhou and even in the Central Plains, it will only cause chaos in the Central Plains again. The law is nothing more than emotion. I hope Bo Dao will consider it." Chen Gui did not make any comments on the way to govern Xuzhou, but just talked about Chen Mo's new law.

"Yes, indeed." Chen Mo nodded. Since occupying Suiyang, the implementation of the new law in the Central Plains has encountered considerable resistance. Chen Mo had to compromise and change the new law. Although his ultimate goal is to make the whole world have a unified law, according to the problems encountered in the implementation of the law in the Central Plains before, Chen Gui is indeed right. This thing has to be done step by step, and some flexible methods must be thought of.

Chen Mo has now begun to work on some changes to the new law, the most important of which is the inheritance law. All descendants have the right to inherit the land and property of their fathers. In other words, whether it is a legitimate son or a bastard, they have the same rights in inheriting the inheritance of their fathers.

This decree is mainly aimed at the clan. Many people know that this is a pit, but they can't oppose it, because even if the father and the legitimate son refuse, the other sons will strongly support the new law. In this way, it is equivalent to limiting the formation of large families. Unless someone is willing to have only one child in his life, otherwise the division and weakening of the clan power in these places is irreversible.

In such an era, in order to ensure the inheritance of blood, no matter which big family it is, they will choose to carry forward their bloodline and have more sons, but in this way, there is no way to crack Chen Mo's decree.

Listening to what Chen Mo said, Chen Gui smiled and said, "This move is quite similar to the Enfeoffment Order of the year."

"Indeed, it just replaces the princes with everyone." Chen Mo nodded and smiled.

In this way, the support of the illegitimate and side door children from all families was obtained invisibly, making them unable to be united. Even if the direct line and the main family resisted the government, the illegitimate children supported it, which was equivalent to weakening the influence of local tyrants on the government's decrees in disguise.

"What about my Chen family?" Chen Gui turned his head, looked at Chen Mo, and asked a key question.

"Naturally, it is the same. Except for the position of the head of the family, everything that can be seen can be divided." Chen Mo said honestly.

In fact, in addition to these tangible things, the things that legitimate children inherit, such as the connections and reputation of their fathers, are more valuable. However, the division of property will indeed have a lot of impact on them. If they are not careful, they may be surpassed by illegitimate children.

Chen Gui frowned and wanted to refute, but suddenly found that he could not refute.

Who is the legitimate child of the Chen family now?

Chen Mo!

Although the Chen family still thinks that Chen Gui's branch is the main branch, with Chen Mo's growing momentum, especially with Chen Mo defeating Cao Cao and occupying the Central Plains, most people have subconsciously thought that Chen Mo is the legitimate child.

This is equivalent to Chen Mo dividing his own things, and Chen Gui has no reason to refuse.

The same is true of the Enfeoffment Order back then. Although they knew it was inappropriate, they could not stop it. This is an open conspiracy!

"Awesome!" Chen Gui couldn't help but admire.

"It's just picking up other people's wisdom." Chen Mo said modestly.

"But in this way, if Bo Dao goes one step further in the future, I am afraid that no one in the world can shake you." Chen Gui shook his head.

"Who can predict the future? Everything in this world will change. It is difficult for you and me to say what the world will be like in the future." Chen Mo shook his head. Things in the world are always changing. His move can certainly weaken the power of scholars, but what about the power of scholars? The power center will never be vacant. After the power of scholars begins to decline, there will inevitably be new dignitaries in a new way. What kind of form will the power structure be at that time? No one can say clearly, and he dare not guarantee that the power structure at that time will be better than now, but at least, he is trying to explore. Maybe the new political system is still not perfect, but as long as it can continue to adapt and find solutions to problems, the world can always be maintained in a good state. This is Chen Mo's way.

The carriage slowly entered Xia Pi under the protection of the guards. The purpose of the trip to Xuzhou had been mostly accomplished. Chen Mo planned to go to Langya, inspect the border camp, and then return to Sui Yang to continue to preside over the internal affairs of the Central Plains. As for when to return to Luoyang, Chen Mo wanted to wait until Cao Cao was completely pacified and Qingzhou was captured before going back.