1473 Responsibilities (1/2)

Taixia Country had national laws; each clan across the country had its own rules, which were definitely more authoritative than national laws. A person could be executed to death penalty according to national laws or clan rules. As the grand elder of a clan mastered the clan rules, Zhang Tie's words were absolutely more authoritative than an imperial decree in the old mansion or Huaiyuan Palace as a whole. Nobody dared violate his decisions...

Zhang Tie could call him 9th uncle out of respect. If Zhang Tie wanted him to die, only with a flash of eye light, many people in Huaiyuan Palace would swarm up to stomp him to death.

”No...I dare not!” Zhang Fan's heart pound due to fear. In only a couple of seconds, Zhang Fan's forehead had oozed sweat as he didn't even have the courage to refuse Zhang Tie's order.

”Let's call it tomorrow. You don't need to care about the funeral ceremony of the old man anymore. After leaving some words to your family members, you shall leave for Liaozhou Province tomorrow!”

Zhang Tie's words made Zhang Fan's face appear paler as he slightly quivered all over. However, Zhang Tie didn't look at Zhang Fan anymore; instead, he told Zhang Yang, ”The disciples who need an exercise should also leave for Liaozhou Province tomorrow. Elder brother, you tell Zhang Su who they are. If they resist, let Zhang Su assign guards to send them there. If anyone of them dares run back stealthily, break their legs and throw them back, having them stew in their own juice!”

Zhang Tie's words caused everybody's heart race. It was equal to banishment soon after daybreak.

”From today on, Zhang family should have starkest rules for the wellbeing of the family!” Zhang Tie told everyone else. Finally, he threw a glance at Zhang Fan meaningfully as he added, ”Uncles could relate my words to the disciples at home——Hopefully, every one of Zhang family could bear rules in mind. Before they do something or say something, remember to ask themselves whether it's legit or not. A nation has its laws; a family has its rules. To follow rules is to follow your heart and fairness. It's the bottom line of one's virtue. Anyone who breaks the rules would accept the punishment. In Zhang family, only selfless ones could get real respect. Those vicious ones had better stay in bitter and cold places such as Liaozhou Province. If you have gimmicks and the competitive mind, why not compete with outsiders? Our home is not the place where they play their tricks!”

”Erm...how long will they stay in Liaozhou Province?” Zhang Tie's eldest uncle asked hesitantly.

”If some of them could gain a good reputation in Liaozhou Province by competing with outsiders, it indicates that they have become sober-minded and could be useful to the clan; they then could go back home and be granted with high positions. If not, they'd better not come back until death in case of bringing trouble to their families...” Zhang Tie said calmly.

After hearing Zhang Tie's words, Zhang Fan almost slid off the chair.

”If uncles have nothing more to discuss, please go back for a rest. We have jobs to do tomorrow. Eldest uncle, don't forget to have someone take over the job of 9th uncle. If we have not enough staff at home, tell Elder Muyuan to send some more here!” Zhang Tie said as he picked up the tea cup.

After exchanging a glance with each other, Zhang Tie's uncles stood up before leaving there one after another. Zhang Fan even felt difficult to stand up at this moment. The other uncles of Zhang Tie just threw a glance at him; some were sympathetic; some were distant. However, no one spoke for him. Zhang Fan looked at an uncle delivered by the second wife of the old man for help; however, that one didn't even dare look at him. When Zhang Fan spoke just now, that one wanted to root for him; however, he didn't have a chance to speak. At this moment, knowing Zhang Fan's consequence, he felt sweaty all over his back.

When Zhang Fan left there, he fell down at the gate. After climbing up, he disappeared in Zhang Tie's vision in a trance.

Zhang Tie's dad and Zhang Yang stayed in the end with Zhang Tie.

Zhang Ping was also infuriated just now. However, he felt a bit sorry when he saw Zhang Fan leaving there. Therefore, after everyone else had left, he whispered to Zhang Tie, ”Guoguo...is it...too...too excessive...”