A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in both of their eyes.

They thought the same thing as Wei Qi, or rather, the same thing as most of the Wei family members.

They all felt that once they entered the world created by their great-grandfather, they had to stay in that world and could not come back.

It was as if they were separated by heaven and earth.

I never expected that I would be able to come back!

"Grandpa said that the reason they stayed in that world was because their great-grandfather helped them cultivate faster there."

"But if we return to our world, not only will our cultivation be as slow as a tortoise's pace, but our strength will also gradually dissipate due to the harsh environment of our world."

"If Grandpa hadn't been so itchy to do it, he wouldn't have left this time."

"Even so, Grandpa only stayed here for a few days. After participating in the war, he faked his death and left to return to that world."

Wei Qi explained to the other two.

"It makes me want to die right now and go to that other world."

Wei Zhen spoke with a tone full of longing.

Wei Ming nodded, "Me too!"

In a moment of despair, Wei Zhen rallied his spirits again. To live a better life in the other world, he needed to provide his family with enough clan fortune.

In this way, the world will become larger, they will receive greater benefits, and their cultivation will be more successful.

"We have achieved a great victory in this war, but this is not necessarily what His Majesty wants to see."

Wei Zhen put aside his thoughts and analyzed the current situation.

"Among the five dynasties before the Han Dynasty, there were three wise rulers."

"Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang, Emperor Wen Liu Heng, Emperor Wu Liu Che."

"Judging from His Majesty's performance, although he is not as wise as a ruler, he is still not a foolish one."

The emperor took action against the Wei family because he feared their power.

This has nothing to do with whether or not he is a wise ruler.

"I don't think the Han Dynasty's fortunes will continue to flourish like this. Fortunes have their ups and downs, and there probably won't be another emperor like Emperor Wen or Emperor Wu."

"They are probably all rulers who, like His Majesty, prefer to maintain the status quo."

Wei Qi spoke up.

"That's true. Our Wei family is rooted in the Han Dynasty, but there will surely be a change of dynasties in the future."

"If we become tied to the Liu family, it will be a huge blow to us."

"A significant decline in the clan's fortunes might cause fluctuations in the ancestral world, negatively impacting the world."

As the eldest son of the Wei family, Wei Ming was aware of many of the family's plans.

His father had also considered severing ties with the Liu family.

However, in order not to damage the image of the Wei family, they need to wait for an opportunity for the Liu family to abandon them voluntarily.

They were also waiting, waiting for a foolish ruler to emerge from the Liu family.

At that time, they will officially relinquish most of their power in the court, and even the Grand Minister of Agriculture may be abandoned.

Gathering is a mass of fire, scattered is a sky full of stars.

They will then spread it thoroughly throughout the entire world.

To protect the people of the world in another way.

"This might be an opportunity."

Wei Zhen gave Wei Ming an approving look. As the eldest son of the family, Wei Ming would be the future leader of the entire Wei family.

Even their lineage must obey the main lineage's commands.

Everything is for the sake of the family and the people.

Therefore, an excellent leader is extremely important to the Wei family.

Although all the children of the Wei family receive a blessing from Wei Ping at the time of their birth.

But this blessing is not omnipotent; it cannot make them exceptionally outstanding in every aspect.

Now that Wei Ming has such vision, he is capable of leading the Wei family to a stable future.

"After returning to Beijing this time, the Wei family will go into hiding. In the coming days, the Wei family's goal is to transform their power into a solid foundation."

"To downplay the threat posed by the Wei family to the emperor as much as possible."

Wei Ming continued.

"After I go back this time, I will be extremely dissatisfied with being assigned to the rear, and I will reveal that the arrangements for the military conference that day were all secretly instructed by my elder brother."

"The goal is to allow their faction to regain control of the military and retaliate against our faction for seizing the position of Minister of Agriculture."

Wei Zhen shared his idea, but Wei Ming rejected it.

"Second Uncle, this method won't work."

"The one on the dragon throne is not easy to fool. He will definitely stir up trouble in secret. When that happens, the forces below us will completely turn against us, and we may be forced to confront him head-on."

"Being strangers is fine; there's no need to deliberately create a hostile situation."

Wei Ming thought for a moment and then refused.

Emperor Zhao of Han's deliberate provocation was different from the hostility they actively created.

The latter has a huge impact; if not handled properly, it could lead to a complete confrontation between the two forces.

It will be difficult to handle the situation then.

"it is good."

Wei Zhen had no better solution and became even more agitated.

His son is now serving as the Vice Minister of Agriculture; if he remains in the court, it will only arouse the emperor's suspicion.

Why not just die sooner?

Wei Zhen was secretly calculating in his mind: the sooner he died, the sooner he could begin his cultivation.

He might become the strongest in this generation in the future.

However, they did not make enough contributions to the family and did not provide enough fortune for the family.

Never mind, he still has his son anyway.

Then it will depend on his son.

Wei Zhen secretly thought to himself that he couldn't reveal this plan.

The brothers all knew they couldn't die early, so they had to make it a fait accompli in advance.

First, prepare the coffin, then lie down inside.

They can't possibly let him climb out of his coffin again, can they?!

That's it!

That way, it might even give the emperor a fright and teach him a small lesson.

He was constantly thinking about weakening the Wei family.

The crime of forcing the contemporary Marquis of Wu'an to his death is one that even the emperor cannot bear.

After all, the Wei family was a banner in the Han Dynasty, far superior to other marquises and generals.

Find a good opportunity, hoping the emperor will make a foolish move.

Wei Zhen prayed silently.

……

After the war, the army began its triumphant return.

Wei Qi continued to suppress the Western Regions, while Wei Zhen and Wei Ming led the reinforcements back.

As was customary, Emperor Zhao of Han personally led civil and military officials to welcome the army outside Chang'an.

In front of his officials and the people of Chang'an, Emperor Wu of Han announced his rewards for those who had rendered meritorious service.

"Wei Qi was enfeoffed as Marquis of Zhenxi and General of Zhenxi, with a fief of five thousand households."

"Wei Zhen was granted an additional fief of one thousand households."

"Wei Ming is enfeoffed as Marquis of Wucheng, with a fief of five thousand households. His second son will inherit the title, which will be hereditary."

"General Huo Qubing was granted an additional fief of two thousand households."

"..."

There were also various other rewards, all based on military merit.

The legacy of Emperor Wu of Han still lingers, and Emperor Zhao of Han dares not be negligent in the face of military achievements.

After bestowing the titles and rewards, Emperor Zhao of Han warmly received Wei Qi and Wei Ming.

They intentionally or unintentionally overlooked the great general Wei Zhen.

Wei Zhen's gaze was indifferent, as if nothing had happened. He rejected the ministers who tried to curry favor with him and returned home alone.

At the banquet, Emperor Zhao of Han listened attentively to Wei Qi and Wei Ming's account of the battle.

He frequently showed expressions of praise and admiration.

This was a skill he naturally acquired after becoming emperor.

It was as if it was inherited from his bloodline, that of the founding emperor Gaozu.

After the banquet, Emperor Zhao of Han seemed to have thought of something, so he removed Wei Yun from his position as Vice Minister of Agriculture and replaced him with Wei Ming, who became one of the Nine Ministers.

Wei Yun succeeded Wei Ming in his official position, taking charge of guarding the palace.

The next day, rumors began to circulate that Emperor Zhao of Han disliked Wei Zhen and favored the Yan Marquis's faction.