I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhang Yue, after dismissing officials, evaluates influential gentry to identify potential allies and enemies. He plans to eliminate wealthy families in Xinfeng, specifically targeting the Wang, Yang, and Ma families, who own vast lands and slaves but lack military support. This would provide resources to aid impoverished citizens and bolster his authority. He seeks a clever individual to file a complaint against these families to frame the conflict as an internal issue. Chang Wen, a former classmate, arrives seeking Zhang Yue's favor, hoping to regain his family's attention. Zhang Yue, cautious about accepting allies, encourages Chang Wen to report the Yang family's misdeeds, setting the stage for his plans.

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