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Tang Wudi, the first emperor of the Xiayang Dynasty, the monarch who founded the Xiayang Dynasty from the troubled times, had already known the ancestors of the Zhang family before he became successful.

Not only did they know each other, the ancestor of the Zhang family was a book boy accompanying the monarch of Xiayang at that time.

However, as Tang Wudi gradually revealed his great talent and ambition, a group of military generals, strategists and talented people gathered around him.

At this time, the ancestor of the Zhang family, who acted as a book boy, discovered that his current cultivation and ability were of no help to Tang Wudi's cause. After much deliberation, the ancestor of the Zhang family made a decision that changed his destiny.

The ancestor of the Zhang family took the initiative to resign and leave. He wanted to go and study under a famous teacher and improve his cultivation. He also wanted to become a useful person to the monarch.

After traveling for several years, the ancestor of the Zhang family broke into a cave by chance and accidentally obtained the inheritance of the cave owner. From then on, he began to practice diligently in the cave.

It was not until the ancestor of the Zhang family had achieved enough skills to dominate a region that he left the cave and started his journey home.

But what is unexpected is that when the ancestor of the Zhang family walked out of the cave, thirty years had passed outside. The chaotic times there ended under the conquest of several monarchs, and the world was divided into two major dynasties.

After inquiring, I found out that Tang Wudi had already founded the Xiayang Dynasty and became an emperor.

Even so, the ancestor of the Zhang family still returned to Tang Wudi.

After taking a deep breath, Zhang Shaoyang's calm eyes took in Chu Mo's figure, and then he said: "The return of the ancestor is the most worrying moment for this emperor. This conversation with the ancestor also determines the fate of my Zhang family for generations."

Hearing this, Chu Mo seemed to have anticipated some of the content of the conversation.

The old voice continued.

"At that time, the dynasty was just established, and ministers who had served the emperor were granted fiefs and rewards by Tang Wudi. Even kings of different surnames were granted fiefs, and the people under his command were very satisfied with the fiefs and rewards."

"But as an emperor, the first thing to consider is the stability of the dynasty and its inheritance for thousands of years. These meritorious officials, especially those who stand at the top of the dynasty, will definitely pose a threat to the throne in the future."

"Emperor Tang Wudi has a long-term vision. He has already discovered the clues and is trying to find a way to restrict these kings and ministers of different surnames."

"The arrival of our ancestors can be said to have provided invisible help to the emperor."

"The king and his subjects swore a blood oath that our Zhang family will live and die with the country and will protect the Tang family's throne for generations to come."

"The ancestor was promoted to the court to help govern the dynasty. At the same time, considering the situation at the time, Emperor Tang Wudi adopted a policy of suppressing the military with the civil officials. He began to continuously promote civil officials to suppress the military officials and control the factional balance in the court."

"Later, when the court was stable, Emperor Tang Wudi once again approached my ancestor and asked me to go to the south and develop our power in secret. On the one hand, we wanted to leave a backup plan for future kings, and on the other hand, we wanted to supervise the entire southern region to prevent kings and ministers of different surnames from causing chaos."

"My Zhang family has guarded this oath for hundreds of years, and has repeatedly helped the dynasty turn danger into safety. Now that the dynasty is in turmoil, the late emperor had already anticipated it, and at the same time, he specially sent a message for your position as crown prince."

"This is also the reason why I will lead the Zhang family to submit to you if you take out the crown prince's seal."

Zhang Shaoyang stood up and bowed slightly to Chu Mo, saying, "Your Highness, my Zhang family is willing to serve you. In the five southern states, my Zhang family is willing to help the Lord to settle the dispute."

Chu Mo was shocked by Tang Tiansheng's vision and strategy at this moment. Knowing that his life was coming to an end and the dynasty would eventually fall into chaos, he made such a plan, which would probably save Chu Mo a lot of effort.

As far as the three western states are concerned, Suzhou is the test that Tang Tiansheng left for Chu Mo. If Suzhou is pacified, it means that Chu Mo has successfully controlled the three western states.

After all, Dengzhou is between Haozhou and Suzhou. Only by taking Dengzhou will it be possible to attack Suzhou.

Taking over the three western states shows that Chu Mo has the ability and ambition to dominate the world. Only then will the shadow and ghost appear, submit to him, and hand over the crown prince's seal to him.

As for the four eastern states, Tang Tiansheng left Chu Mo with the prince of the auxiliary kingdom, Prince Xianyang Tang Tianyu. With his ability, it is only a matter of time before the east is pacified.

Next is the southern part. The Qujiang Zhang family, a family that has guarded the dynasty since its founding, is the confidence that Tang Tiansheng left for Chu Mo to take over the southern part.

It can be said that such a layout provides Chu Mo with great possibility to ascend to the throne.

But how could anyone predict the general trend of the world? Tang Tiansheng probably didn't expect that the struggle for luck among the East China Sea sea monsters would hold back Xianyang King Tang Tianyu.

No one would have thought that the Divine Punishment Organization was so hidden and had the ability to control the entire world. The world was torn apart by it.

I would never have thought that the kings would gather together to attack Huangzhou and punish the gods...

"Your Highness, Your Highness, my Zhang family has been in seclusion for so long and has accumulated a lot of resources. We are still confident that we can pacify the five states."

There was a hint of anxiety in Zhang Shaoyang's voice, as if he was worried about Chu Mo's trust issue.

Chu Mo came back to his senses, gave Zhang Shaoyang an apologetic smile, and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. I believe in the loyalty of the Zhang family, but I also have my own plans. Among the five southern states, Jiangzhou and Luzhou have fallen into my hands, and I have also made plans for Yuzhou and Xunzhou. If Mr. Zhang is willing, how about handing Yunzhou and Qizhou over to the Zhang family?"

Yuan Tiangang has been planning for Yunzhou for a long time, and with the help of the dominant Zhang family, it should be easy to occupy it.

As for Qizhou, he originally wanted to pacify the two northern states; or wait for the alliance of kings to be over, take over Huangzhou and then make plans for it. Now that he has the Zhang family, he will leave it to them. It is also a good opportunity to see what the Zhang family is capable of.

In fact, Chu Mo was still somewhat wary of the Zhang family. The only people he truly believed in were the outstanding Chinese people who were born into this world.

Moreover, the Zhang family has stayed in the south for too long, and they even dared to say that they had pacified the five southern states. It seems that they have a very deep layout in the south. This has posed a threat to themselves, which is not what Chu Mo wants to see.

Therefore, Chu Mo thought of Qizhou in the east. Letting the Zhang family occupy this place would just mean accepting the Zhang family and giving them the opportunity to make merit. At the same time, it would also disrupt the Zhang family's layout in the southern states.

Zhang Shaoyang did not expect that Chu Mo would think of Qizhou in the east. Although it was somewhat different from his own plan, relying on the accumulation of the Zhang family, it should be easy to take over a state.

Of course, this old man who has lived for who knows how many years would know what Chu Mo is thinking. Instead of being angry, he admired Chu Mo even more. If he really relied solely on the Zhang family, the status of the Zhang family would surely rise.

If that time really comes, the Zhang family of Qujiang will be so similar to the kings of different surnames who were just established in the dynasty, and will probably also arouse the emperor's suspicion.

For the sake of his family, the Zhang family ancestor decisively agreed to Chu Mo's request.