The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

Seeing this, Cheng Pu felt a little relieved.

He breathed a sigh of relief and stepped into the inner hall.

Unlike Gongsun Zan, Zhao Yun, and others who had previously come to join Liu Hong, Cheng Pu was a true direct descendant of the Cheng family of Youbeiping Commandery.

Even if he is not the eldest son, he is still part of the direct line.

Therefore.

He received special care and training from his family from a young age, and at a young age, he had already risen to the position of Chief Clerk in the county government.

Cheng Pu earned this position through his own hard work and achievements, step by step, unlike Liu Hong, who relied on his status as a member of the Han imperial family and bribes to take shortcuts to a high position.

If it weren't for his status as a member of the Han imperial family protecting him, Liu Hong would probably have been ostracized by the mainstream gentry long ago, and he wouldn't have the prestige he enjoys today, let alone become a governor.

After all, the real key to Liu Yu's appointment as the previous governor of Youzhou was his solid political achievements; other factors were merely icing on the cake.

The difference in priorities among these is significant.

"What happened?"

Cheng Pu asked in a deep voice, and only then did he learn from his clansmen that the Liu family of Zhuojun, whose status was originally comparable to that of the Cheng family, had suddenly risen to prominence, leaping from a prominent family in a prefecture to a powerful family in a state.

Moreover, barring any unforeseen circumstances, given Liu Gong's abilities and his status as a member of the Han imperial family, he would most likely be able to control the entire Guangyang Commandery.

"This Liu Gong is quite lucky."

Cheng Pu's eyes lit up slightly, concerned about the Liu family's reputation.

He had heard of it in Youbeiping County in recent years.

On the one hand, the reputation of Liu Gong of the Liu family of Zhuojun for his benevolence and righteousness was widespread; on the other hand, the Liu family's outstanding business acumen had been mentioned countless times in the Cheng family's clan meetings over the years.

The elders in the clan often say that if the Cheng family had the same skills as the Liu family, they would have no trouble advancing further.

Unfortunately, the Liu family were relatives of the Han imperial family, and they were always vigilant in terms of military defense. Their men were well-equipped, and over the years, countless petty people who coveted the Liu family had been easily dealt with by them.

So even if the Cheng family had some wicked thoughts, they could only let it go in the end.

In retrospect, their forbearance back then turned out to be a stroke of luck; otherwise, given the Liu family's current momentum, the entire Cheng family would probably not have fared well.

"Perhaps, we could take a trip to Zhuojun."

Cheng Pu thought to himself that if he could reach Zhuojun before the Liu family arrived in Guangyang County or before they set off, perhaps he, Cheng Pu, could lead his family to secure a place in Guangyang County.

As a direct descendant of the Cheng family, his thoughts and considerations naturally had to prioritize the family, which was the common mindset of a gentry scion.

This has always been the case with the so-called aristocratic families.

It is precisely because of this strong belief in family as the foundation that they are so deeply attached to their family.

That's how they were able to survive for hundreds of years. Even if the Han Dynasty collapsed, the aristocratic class might not necessarily disappear.

The future of the family is far more important than personal honor or disgrace.

It is precisely by upholding this belief that the aristocratic class has remained strong for so many years. Even if some individual families have declined, the foundation of the entire aristocratic class has never been shaken.

……

The scene shifts, and the focus returns to Zhuojun.

"My lord, are we really going to Guangyang County?"

Wu's beautiful face showed a hint of nervousness that she could not hide, and her eyes were full of unease.

Liu Hong was not surprised by this. It was like a cat moving to a new place; it would always show some fear. Only after it became familiar with the new environment and developed a sense of territory could it feel at ease again.

The wife before him bore a striking resemblance to that frightened cat.

He immediately smiled slightly and reached out to stroke Madam Wu's head: "Don't worry, Madam. Guangyang County has the Emperor's decree on its side, and I am also a member of the Han imperial family. The governor of Youzhou will certainly not make things difficult for us."

Moreover, he was the one who made a mistake in his actions. Even if the position of Governor of Youzhou does not ultimately fall to my Liu family, it will certainly be taken over by a member of the Han imperial family.

"His Majesty in the palace would never allow this land of Youzhou to fall into the hands of outsiders."

"This time, it was just that he made a mistake, and those aristocratic families seized on it, so His Majesty took the opportunity to give our Liu family this chance. Otherwise, how could such a good thing happen so easily?"

After listening to Chen Gong's analysis, Liu Hong had some idea of ​​what the emperor was thinking.

Ultimately, they just wanted to take advantage of the infighting between the Liu family of Zhuojun and those aristocratic clans so they could reap the benefits.

The art of rulership has always emphasized balance. When Liu Hongzhen truly occupies a high position in the future, he will probably act in the same way.

Seeing Liu Hong's determined gaze, Wu said no more.

Knowing full well that she, as a woman, should not cause trouble for her husband at home, she immediately nodded secretly and fully agreed to the relocation.

Subsequently, the entire Liu family of Zhuojun began to prepare for the relocation in full swing.

Looking at the busy servants in the mansion, Liu Hong couldn't help but smile bitterly: "After this move, when we get to Guangyang County, we'll have to spend a lot of money to buy a mansion again."

An old house like this one in Zhuojun is not a place that ordinary people can live in. If you don't have the status, no matter how much money you have, you are not qualified to buy it. And it is even more difficult to sell it. Otherwise, it would not have been kept until now.

Money is one aspect, but the status and position of the buyer are even more crucial.

This is the rule of the Han gentry today: a clear hierarchy that allows no transgression whatsoever.

However, Liu Hong didn't care about this. After all, he was a member of the Han imperial family and was born to stand at the top of the aristocratic class.

Once a certain level of development is reached, it will have an inherent advantage at all levels, and no one can argue with that.

Take Liu Wen, the governor of Zhuojun, for example. If Liu Hong hadn't also been a member of the Han imperial family, even if he were a foreigner, it would have been a pipe dream for him to easily persuade Liu Wen or even recruit his men.

After entertaining the officials from various prefectures who came to offer their congratulations, the household items began to be transported out one cart after another. It took half a day of work to load all the important items onto the carts.

This situation is exactly the same as when we moved from Zhuoxian to Zhuojun last time.

It's impossible to take everything with you in one move. You'll have to make several more trips, and you might not be able to move everything to Guangyang County until you've established yourself there completely. Otherwise, it's all just empty talk.

As the Liu clan's convoy slowly departed, a figure hurriedly arrived from outside the city.

It was Cheng Pu who had rushed there from Youbeiping County.

Looking at the deserted Liu family site, with only a few residences belonging to collateral branches of the clan remaining, he realized he was too late.

Cheng Pu was about to turn around and return to Youbeiping County to make further plans when he saw another convoy approaching from afar, heading towards Guangyang County.

He quickly stepped forward, a friendly smile on his face, and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Excuse me, sir, could I possibly get a ride?"