C235 Inexplicable enmity (1/2)

Xiao Wen saw the expression on his face as he walked on the imperial path.

The so-called Imperial Way was in fact a path used by the royal family. In the Han Dynasty, in order to make it easier for the imperial family to travel, there would usually be a imperial road left in the capital for the imperial family to pass through. If an ordinary person were to walk up there, then they would have to discuss the crime.

”Good fortune! Mother has already allowed you to enter the capital this time and take this path. This was a great honor. With this experience, no matter how arrogant the aristocrats in the capital are, they will have to take this new great blessing of yours seriously. ” Princess Lu Yuan said to Xiao Wen.

Xiao Wen nodded as he clearly understood the political implications behind this.

However, if that was the case, Xiao Wen would also have to bear some political risks.

After all, he had already formed an alliance with the famous Yang family in the east of the big man because of the Sheep Eating Human Project.

Because the Yang family didn't have a noble family, they couldn't be considered a top family. But because of its level of activity in the big man, its presence was even higher than that of many low-key nobles.

Therefore, to a certain extent, the Yang family could also be the representative of the Eastern aristocrats.

Regardless of whether it was the Yang family or the Xiao family, although they all hoped to receive rewards from the royal family, they didn't want to be tied to the same chariot as the royal family.

After all, no matter how enlightened the Imperial Family was, he was still a part of the Imperial Family and would naturally put the interests of the Imperial Family above everything else.

Perhaps some members of the royal family, for some purpose, would do something to the detriment of the royal family. However, most people still decided what to do.

After all, there was a good saying: only individuals who betrayed the class, not the class that betrayed it.

”Is this Lu Zhi forcing me to choose between the aristocrats and the royal family in the east?” Xiao Wen thought,

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but turn his head to look at Uncle Lee.

However, when he saw Uncle Li, he saw a trace of hesitation on the faces of the former general and the former county governor.

Hesitation?

As someone who sat on an Eastern noble's back, he shouldn't have this kind of hesitation!

However, after thinking about it carefully, Xiao Wen instantly understood the crux of the problem.

The path of promotion for Uncle Li revolved around the clouds.

Therefore, he was actually just like Xiao Wen, a neutral person who could join the aristocrats of the East.

In fact, his determination to go with the Eastern nobility was not even as great as Xiao Wen's.

After all, whether he was from the royal family or the eastern aristocrats, he could obtain a lot just by standing as a marquis.

However, Xiao Wen was different.

If the Liu family couldn't give it to Xiao Wen, or if they were stingy enough to give it to him, perhaps he would choose to become a local power and use his economic colonization plan to become the strongest power in the area.

Like the gentry of the late Ming Dynasty.

But now, it was likely that Uncle Li's attitude would change because of Xiao Wen.

Xiao Wen's attitude might change because of Lu Zhi's bargaining chip. Therefore, the faction's decision didn't happen so quickly.

Lu Yuan looked at the two of them and sighed in his heart.

She knew that there was a saying that was very popular among Song Ming in the east. It was to be in a hurry and not be able to eat hot tofu.

Thinking like this, Lu Yuan called for a carriage parked by the roadside. The carriage was entirely made of wood, and a beautiful design was drawn on it in red and black. There were no curtains with gold and silver inlaid on it, nor were there any curtains made of silk. Although there were royal specifications, there was poverty and frugality everywhere.

Xiao Wen even saw the horse pulling the carriage, and the color was different.

”Seems like even the Grand Princess of the Han Dynasty is unable to arrange a carriage suitable for his status! ”If Lu Yuan's current appearance were to be seen by the emperors of Song Kingdom (as Song addressed the princess), I'm afraid she would die from laughter.” Xiao Wen thought.

However, this didn't mean that Xiao Wen would mock him.

Even from Lu Yuan's movements, it could be seen that even the royal family of Han didn't have much wealth. If it was only in terms of economic benefits, he was afraid that the other party wouldn't be able to give him too many benefits.

If he stood on the side of the royal family, Xiao Wen might even help the Liu family from time to time.