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

The Yellow Turban Rebellion!

There are also some in Youzhou, but not many.

They merely shouted slogans, and then, under the watchful eyes of the Liu family of Youzhou, they spontaneously withdrew, cooperating quite well with each other.

At first, everyone thought it was just a crazy act by the Taiping Sect, but after several months, the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out and the world was in chaos. It turned out to be true. Gongsun Zan looked at the military reports from other provinces, his face full of astonishment. He really did not expect that the prophecy from several months ago would come true now. This was truly terrifying and unimaginable.

Looking around, he saw that in Liaoxi County, where he was located, the Liu family's army had already unknowingly set up camp there, keeping a watchful eye on the Yellow Turban rebels and also on the local gentry.

Although they were in the same camp, it had always been the norm for members of the Han imperial family and the gentry to be wary of each other, though not in such a sharp confrontation.

After all, from another perspective, the Liu family of Youzhou was also a gentry family, no different from the other gentry families.

Perhaps the only difference is that the Liu family of Youzhou is part of the royal family and is the largest clan in the world.

This is naturally not the same as those Yellow Turban rebels and traitors who wanted to overthrow the dynasty and overthrow the world.

"A great wind rises with the wind, soaring straight up ninety thousand miles."

This Lord Liu is bound to be highly valued by His Majesty in the future.

Now that 100,000 troops have been dispatched from Youzhou, it is likely that if the Yellow Turban Rebellion is to be quelled, it will be done by Liu Gong.

In this way, even if the aristocratic families cooperated with the Yellow Turbans, the disaster of the Party Prohibitions might not be resolved.

As for the disaster of the Party Prohibitions, Gongsun Zan, being from a collateral branch of the family, did not feel it deeply thanks to the help of Prefect Liu Wen, a powerful figure in the family.

However, within his family, there were many related discussions, and so for a time...

His gaze became complicated as a result.

For a moment, he was unsure whether he should hope that Lord Liu and the Liu family of Youzhou could pacify the world and end the chaos.

They still hope the other party will be mediocre or even fail miserably.

But whether it's the former or the latter, it seems that it will cause some harm to the Gongsun family.

Then, Gongsun Zan was completely bewildered.

Meanwhile, in the Gongsun family of Liaoxi Commandery, Gongsun Du returned once again.

His attitude remained as firm as ever.

Unfortunately, within the Gongsun family, the attitude of the others was quite the opposite. They all seemed to have gone mad, their faces flushed, and they shouted, "Our chance has come!"

"The Yellow Turban Rebellion has plunged the world into chaos. This is the perfect opportunity to contend with His Majesty, lift the ban on partisans, and break the shackles that have bound my clan for so long."

"Gongsun Du, as the leader of my Gongsun family, even if there is a Liu family in Youzhou, my Gongsun family should still try our best. Otherwise, if Yizhou is not in chaos, it may not be a good thing for us."

The elders of the Gongsun family spoke one by one, seemingly all tempted by the prospect of competing with Emperor Liu Hong and the impending spoils of victory.

Gongsun Du's expression remained unchanged, and he even chuckled as he looked at the assembled elders: "Is everything really that simple?"

"Aren't the elders being a bit too wishful?"

Gongsun Du let out a sneer, and the faces of all the elders in the Gongsun family immediately darkened.

Fortunately, the head of the Gongsun family was able to maintain basic composure. After all, Gongsun Du's status within the Gongsun family had been rising higher and higher in recent years, to the point that ordinary people were far from being his match.

Even he, the head of the Gongsun family, often had to compromise.

After all, the benefits that Gongsun family received from joining the Liu family of Youzhou a few years ago were immediate and substantial.

The Gongsun family's development was also facilitated by this, enabling them to control the Liaoxi and Liaodong prefectures.

Although the name of the Liu family of Youzhou has been added to the names of these two prefectures, it can still be considered a good situation.

The other elderly people also looked on with curiosity, seemingly hoping to get a plausible and convincing explanation.

"Lord Liu, you also have the power of the Liu family of Youzhou. With just this one family, you might be able to quell the great chaos."

Gongsun Du spoke slowly.

But what they brought back was even more ridicule.

"We acknowledge that Lord Liu is indeed very strong, and the Liu family of Youzhou has indeed developed very well, but is it not a bit too ridiculous to think that they can quell the chaos of the world with just the strength of this one family?"

This won't work.

"Gongsun Du, we know that you and Liu Gong are close friends, so we naturally stand on his side. However, you should also know now that you are a member of the Gongsun family of Liaoxi Commandery, not the Liu family of Youzhou. Therefore, in all matters, you should also consider things from the perspective of the Gongsun family, for the sake of the family's interests."

"It is precisely for the sake of the family's interests that we are unwilling to see the Gongsun family of Liaoxi County abandon their promising future and instead choose to embark on such a dead end."

Gongsun Du retorted in a deep voice, "The mere Liu family of Youzhou is naturally insufficient, but what if His Majesty were added?"

Add to that the imperial court's elite troops?

The Liu family of Youzhou may be no different from the current emperor, continuing to strengthen the purge of factions.

However, if the Gongsun family of Liaoxi Commandery can be valued by His Majesty along with the Liu family of Youzhou, then the sons of the Gongsun family of Liaoxi Commandery will naturally be able to enter the court as officials.

"If that's the case, is this calamity of the Party Prohibitions really that important to us?"

Upon hearing this, the many elders of the Gongsun family in front of him all began to ponder again.

Gongsun Du's words were indeed quite sensational, but also very tempting.

Soon, the head of the Gongsun family looked up. Although he had not yet spoken, Gongsun Du had already guessed what was on his mind.

"I'll bet on both sides. However, I choose the Liu family of Youzhou."

Gongsun Du made his decision.

When Gongsun Zan of Liaoxi Commandery arrived.

He seemed to have no other choice.

However, he had his own methods. Since he couldn't do it openly, he had to do it covertly.

"Brother, this is not a very ethical thing to do."

then.

As he was preparing to send Gongsun Du back to Liaodong Commandery, he yawned irritably on the official road leading to the farewell, and then spoke up.

"The family's decision wasn't necessarily wrong, but it wasn't right either. So ultimately, someone had to sacrifice themselves. Why should it be me who sacrifices, and not you?"

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Zan rolled his eyes in annoyance.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Du laughed heartily: "If I did that, the family wouldn't believe me, but it's different for you."

Many people in your family know your temperament and personality.

Besides, you and I are openly at odds.