There were national laws in a country, rules in a sect and family in Taixia Country. Each clan had its own family rules. In a clan, the authority of family rules was absolutely greater than that of the national laws. Both the national laws and the family rules could kill people. The grand elder of a clan was the one who mastered the family rules. Zhang Tie's words were definitely more effective than the imperial edict in Zhang's old mansion or in Huaiyuan Palace. Nobody dared disobey him …
Zhang Tie could call him 9th uncle out of respect. If Zhang Tie wanted to pinch him to death, numerous people in Huaiyuan Palace would jump out and stomp him to death with one eye light.
"No … I dare not!" Zhang Fan's heart raced. Only after a few seconds, his forehead had been oozing cold sweat. He didn't even have the courage to refuse.
"Don't wait then. Let's do it tomorrow. You don't need to care about the old man's funeral. You can go back home tonight and leave for Liaozhou Province tomorrow!"
After hearing Zhang Tie's words, Zhang Fan's face turned even paler as he quivered slightly all over. However, Zhang Tie didn't look at Zhang Fan anymore; instead, he told Zhang Yang, "Those disciples who are going to Liaozhou Province for practice will also set off tomorrow. Don't stay here for too long. Elder brother, tell Zhang Su who they are. If they don't want to go there, let Zhang Su send someone to take them there. If they dare to sneak back, break their legs and throw them over there. Let them run their own course!"
After hearing Zhang Tie's words, everybody's heart raced. If Zhang Tie threw these people to Liaozhou Province, it was equal to exiling them. Additionally, they would leave here at daybreak.
"From today on, Zhang Clan should have some rules. Without rules, nothing can be accomplished!" Zhang Tie told all the others. After that, he threw a glance at Zhang Fan as if he was implying something, "Uncles, you could tell the disciples of Zhang Clan about rules. Hope that everyone would keep rules in mind from now on. Before doing or saying anything, you should ask yourselves whether it's in line with rules or not. Rules are national laws, family rules, conscience, justice and the bottom line. If anyone breaks the rules, don't blame Zhang Clan for being strict. In Zhang Clan, only selfless ones could achieve great selfishness. Sinister ones could just stay in a bitter and cold place like Liaozhou Province.
"Erm … how long do we have to stay in Liaozhou Province?" Zhang Tie's eldest uncle asked hesitantly.
"If they could make a name for themselves in Liaozhou Province, they must have recovered their composure. It indicates that they're still useful. After investigation, they could come back and be put in an important position at home. As for those who couldn't make a name for themselves in Liaozhou Province, they're useless even if they come back; instead, they could only make trouble. When would they return to their roots and come back …" Zhang Tie said calmly.
After hearing Zhang Tie's words, Zhang Fan almost slid off his chair.
"Uncles, if you're free, go to bed early. We'll be busy tomorrow. Eldest uncle, don't forget to find someone to take over 9th uncle's task. If we don't have enough people at home, just tell Elder Muyuan and have him assign some people here!" Zhang Tie said as he raised his teacup.
After exchanging a glance with each other, Zhang Fan stood up and left. At this moment, Zhang Fan almost couldn't even stand up. The other uncles just threw a glance at him calmly. Some of them even had a bit sympathy in their eyes; some were cold. However, none of them spoke for Zhang Fan. Zhang Fan watched an elder uncle of the second branch of the old man for help; however, that person didn't even dare to look at Zhang Fan's eyes. When Zhang Fan spoke just now, that person wanted to support Zhang Fan; however, he didn't have a chance to speak. At the sight of Zhang Fan's ending, that person's back had been covered with cold sweat.
When Zhang Fan left, he fell down at the gate. After that, he picked himself up and disappeared from Zhang Tie's sight in a daze.
Zhang Tie's dad and Zhang Yang stayed at the end.
Zhang Tie's dad was furious just now; however, at the sight of Zhang Fan's look, he felt a bit sorry for him. After everybody left, he whispered to Zhang Tie, "Guoguo … isn't that … too vicious …"
"Dad, do you know how those people in the old mansion schemed against Zhang Tie at the birthday banquet of the old lady in Huaiyuan Prefecture?" Before Zhang Tie opened his mouth, Zhang Yang had opened his mouth in a very disdainful tone, "Zhang Tie just beat them back and didn't do anything to them. I've not imagined that some people would forget everything when they see money. Before the old man's body was cold, they had already wanted to trample on Zhang Tie to gain benefits. They're really shameless. They treat Zhang Tie and me as fools who could be bullied. Such people are short-sighted and extremely stupid. If they stay in Zhang family, they would be the black sheep of the herd. They would do harm to Zhang family sooner or later. I feel that what Zhang Tie did was too light. If it were me just now, I would have made them shed two layers of skin today. Zhang Tie's right, we have to establish rules in this family from now on. We have to establish rules from today on!"
We have to establish rules from today on! "" Erm, Zhang Fan … after all, he's your 9th uncle. Those people are also your cousins! "Zhang Tie's dad let out a sigh.
"Therefore, for the sake of the old man, I didn't ask my men to chop off their heads immediately. Instead, I gave them a way out and a chance!" Zhang Tie watched his dad, "The kindness, tolerance and trust of my elder brother and I towards this family are not weeds in the wild. If they betray our kindness, tolerance and trust, they have to pay the price and prepare to face the other side of us..."
"Well, I will not say it anymore. You know these things better than me. You two brothers should go to bed earlier. I will accompany your mom …" Zhang Tie's dad shook his head helplessly as he left.
Only Zhang Tie and Zhang Yang were left in the room.
Zhang Yang threw a glance at Zhang Tie as he asked, "Do you feel that you've changed a lot after the death of the old man?"
"The old man entrusted this family to me before leaving. I have to shoulder this responsibility!" Zhang Tie revealed a bitter smile towards his elder brother as he added, "Additionally …" Zhang Tie became hesitant as he didn't continue …
Noticing Zhang Tie's hesitation, Zhang Yang became curious as he watched Zhang Tie with an exploratory look.
Zhang Tie revealed a bitter smile as he shook his head and didn't continue …
Existences above sage-level demon knights were the biggest crisis for Zhang Tie. Zhang Tie sensed this crisis. Additionally, he had lost his battle strength. Therefore, he felt a sense of urgency as he wanted this family to have a greater ability to deal with crises before the real crisis arrived. If he wanted to do so, he had to make a bold and resolute reform to this family so as to make this family stronger and healthier. He didn't care even if he was hated and scolded by others.
However, it was really unnecessary for him to tell his elder brother about this. As his elder brother was not a knight yet, it was useless for him to tell his elder brother about this. Instead, it would increase his elder brother's worries. Therefore, Zhang Tie didn't say it …
A man's shoulder was used to bear. Even if a mountain collapsed, a man would bear it with his shoulder. It was unnecessary for Zhang Tie to bear such a stress in this family, even the entire Huaiyuan Palace. If he wanted to bear such a stress, he would not be able to crush the heavens under his foot. Therefore, it would only increase his worries.
Zhang Tie's elder brother was still in the room. Zhang Tie had already called in Zhang Su who was in the old mansion by remote-sensing communications finger ring. After that, Zhang Su told Zhang Su about his decision and had Zhang Su dispatch people to take away those cousins who wanted to share the wealth and teleport them to Liaozhou Province.
Zhang Su fully supported Zhang Tie's decision. When Zhang Tie said that, Zhang Su's eyes turned completely cold with flickering killing qi. After Zhang Tie finished his words, Zhang Su asked Zhang Yang about the names of those cousins. After that, Zhang Su cupped his hands towards Zhang Tie before turning around and leaving.
Only after a short while, the courtyard where two disciples lived had been filled with cries. However, only after a few seconds, the cries had disappeared. The old mansion recovered its tranquility once again. A team of powerhouses of Fire-Dragon Corps in civilian clothes dragged some people out of the old mansion from the back door and left Golden Light City by airship overnight.
(To be continued.)
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