The Lin family in Jiangnan came from Lin Heng, an official in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and belonged to the clan of official titles.

Lin Heng was an institution official who was established in the middle of the Western Zhou Dynasty. He was mainly responsible for the management of forests, and was responsible for afforestation, maintenance and watering, etc.

The descendants of the Lin family emerged in many talents and held many official positions in various dynasties.

By the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the Lin family became more and more prosperous, and its ranking was even higher than that of the Zhu family in Wujun, which shows its background.

But in the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Lin family was not as popular as before.

Although there is still some influence in Jiangnan, it is already at the end of the Yangtze River gentry, and its influence has plummeted thousands of miles away.

A family meeting is being held in the ancestral home of the Lin family in Wujun.

The purpose of course is to discuss the incident of Lin Bo being beaten up by sticks at Xiao’s house.

At this time, night had already fallen, and the sky was full of stars.

The tea fragrance lingers in the lobby of Lin’s ancestral house, and the breeze blows, and the cool breeze is gentle.

Lin Dong, the head of the Lin family, is in his sixties this year. His thin cheeks are clear and peaceful, and a stream of scholarly aura arises naturally.

Lin Dong held the tea in his hand, took a sip, closed his eyes and savored it leisurely, and was content with his whole body.

Lin Dong was sitting in the main seat casually, but Lin Hai couldn't sit still on the side.

Lin Dong's generation has three brothers, Lin Hai is the second brother, who is nearly ten years younger than Lin Dong.

Unlike his elegant elder brother, Lin Hai is big and thick and has a very impatient personality.

Seeing Lin Dong's unhurried look, Lin Hai couldn't help but say: "Brother, Bo'er was humiliated in the Xiao family and is still curing his injuries. Is our Lin family just swallowing his anger? No matter what, he is your nephew!"

Lin Dong put down the teacup and chuckled, "Ahai, I'm so old, it's time to take your bad temper. Lin Bo is irritable in his work and is better off being taught a lesson. Otherwise, he will do something uncontrollable in the future and will be even worse."

Lin Hai was so angry that he said angrily: "Brother, Lin Bo is a son. No matter how unreliable he is, he is also a member of our Lin family. If we don't stand up for him, then our Lin family will become a joke in Jiangnan from now on."

After all, when it comes to his own son, how could Lin Hai argue without reason?

Besides, this time, the Zhu family united most of the Jiangnan tribes to cheat Yang Fan together.

Once things are done, Zhu's prestige in Jiangnan will surely soar, and even the Xiao family has to stand on the side.

Lin Hai has a bad temper and thinks he should seize the opportunity to hang out with the big tree of the Zhu family. Maybe their Lin family will be revived!

Therefore, Lin Hai felt that he should cheer for Zhu in front of him, and at the same time he could avenge his son's hatred for being beaten.

When Lin Dong heard his second brother's words, he burst into laughter.

Lin Hai is a straightforward person, and he is obviously fooled by his son Lin Bo.

Lin Bo shook the flag and shouted for Zhu's family, not for the purpose of reviving the Lin family, but obviously for the position of the head of his family.

Lin Dong was about to say something, but listened to Lin Mo, the third brother who had been silent, and said, "Second brother, I don't agree with your opinion. Our Lin family has signed a cooperation agreement with Dadu Zhiyang Fan. If you turn to Zhu without any confidence, wouldn't you betray your faith and cut off yourself from Jiangnan? This matter must not be done."

"He was the first to be a good decision to go to the Xiao family. He went to cheer for Zhu in the name of the Lin family without our consent. We have not held him responsible yet!"

When Lin Hai heard this, he was immediately dissatisfied and said indignantly: "Later, Lin Bo belongs to our direct lineage of Lin family, why can't he represent the Lin family?"

"Besides, Yang Fan deliberately cheated us. Is he a good thing? If we don't have our support and want to develop Jiangnan, Yang Fan wouldn't have to turn around and beg us?"

"If we still swallow our anger when we are cheated, then we are the jokes of the entire Jiangnan!"

"What's more, if we don't have that much money to pay according to the auction and cooperation prices, what do you want to do? Will you sell your ancestral home?"

Lin Hai was more inclined to what Lin Bo said to him.

As long as everyone joins together and does not pay the bill, there is no way for them to do anything about R&D.

Therefore, Lin Hai actually did not object to his son Lin Bo's intentional approach to Zhu's family, after all, this is a real benefit.

Unfortunately, he didn't know that Zhu was just drawing a big cake for everyone, and his purpose was to drag the Xiao family into the water, so that Zhu could get ahead of the throne.

More importantly, Lin Hai would not have thought that the reason why his son Lin Bo was so active in getting close to Zhu was not to revive the Lin family, but to have other intentions.

Lin Mo frowned and retorted: "Second brother, don't just see the immediate benefits. Although it may be a bit difficult for us to pay this money, once we open up the overseas market, we will definitely get a generous return."

"But if you offend Yang Fan, it would be like offending the entire Tang Dynasty court. If the Zhu family cannot drive Yang Fan out of Jiangnan in the future, how can our Lin family gain a foothold in Jiangnan?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai was indignant, but he didn't know how to refute it.

Indeed, as far as the current situation is concerned, the Jiangnan gentry cannot defeat Yang Fan at all, and there is no way to talk about driving Yang Fan out of Jiangnan.

The juniors of the Lin clan who sat down without saying a word also thought Lin Mo was right.

Besides, before things are clear, there is no need to run in front of Zhu's family to be the first bird.

Unfortunately, in this kind of occasion, they will come to learn in the future and cannot be interrupted at all.

However, from the eyes of these people, they still agree with Lin Mo's point of view.

Seeing that his two brothers were arguing, Lin Dong picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. Then he said leisurely: "The Zhu family, our Lin family has a long history in Jiangnan. Why should we stick to him?"

"Besides, the Zhu family wants our Lin family to stand up and provoke Xiao, but he dare not take any action. Can't my second brother still see it? The Zhu family obviously treats Lin Bo as a fool!"

"Hmph, if the Zhu family wants to be the leader of the Jiangnan gentry, if they have the ability, they rely on their true abilities and want to use sweet words to deceive others to work hard for him. Is the Zhu family worthy of becoming the leader of the Jiangnan gentry?"

"Besides, I saw that the Zhu family is a wolf-like ambition. I want to borrow Bo'er's hand to interfere in our Lin family's affairs. The Zhu family's hand is stretched too long!"

Lin Hai's expression changed and he hurriedly said, "Brother, Bo'er is also for the sake of Zhongxing Lin's family..."

Lin Dong glared at Lin Hai, waved his hand to interrupt him, and said, "Second brother, since we have said this, let's talk."

"Lin Bo went to the Xiao family privately. Is it really for the purpose of Zhongxing Lin? I can't see it all."

"I heard that Lin Bo has been very popular in the family for a while, and he also said that I, the uncle, have become old and should be given the position of monk."

"And the reason why he charged for the Zhu family was to get the support of the Zhu family so that he could come back to seize the position of the head of the family, right?"

As soon as this said, the whole space suddenly became quiet.

Lin Hai was stunned for a long time and said, "Brother, why did you say this? Is there any evidence? Bo'er has always respected you, so how could he have such a rebellious heart?"

Lin Dong looked at Lin Hai deeply and shouted softly: "Bring Lin Bo up..."

Soon, Lin Bo with disheveled hair was taken to the main hall.

Seeing this, Lin Hai was shocked and shouted: "Brother, what do you mean? Didn't you say that Bo'er will treat the injury? Why did he make it so embarrassed?"

Lin Dong ignored Lin Hai's howl and stared at Lin Bo and asked: "Bo'er, you secretly contacted other members of the Lin family, and at the same time leaned against the Zhu family. Do you want to use the power of the Zhu family to get you to the position of head of the Lin family?"

"Haha, don't rush to deny it. If there is no conclusive evidence, I wouldn't say that. Lin Pu, you know, he told me everything."

"There is one thing that I am a uncle is very pleased. At least you have not lost your conscience. If you believe the Zhu family, you will send someone to assassinate me."

"However, my uncle is still alive. Should I be grateful to my nephew for your thoughts on your relatives and show mercy?"

Later, Lin Dong's tone became more and more severe.

Knowing that his affairs had been exposed, Lin Bo said bluntly: "So what? If you weren't always dizzy and stood in the pit and didn't poop, would I have to lean towards the Zhu family? The feng shui turns, and the position of the head of the family should not be controlled by you all the time. You are capable of being arrogant."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole scene was in an uproar.

Lin Hai was stunned at first, then furious, jumped up from the chair, and threw Lin Bo to the ground with one kick, cursing: "Why did I give birth to a beast like you? It's really for the position of the head of the family. I don't beat you to death today, a traitor who is traitorous and heartless bastard."

As he said that, his fist as big as a sandbag hit Lin Bo's face hard.

There was a "bang".

The muffled sound accompanied by Lin Bo's screams and blood splattered.

Lin Haiyou was so relieved that he waved his fists and fell on his son like raindrops. He was easy to beat him regardless of his head and face.

For a moment, Lin Bo was beaten sobbing and howling, begging for mercy.

Lin Hai looked extremely cruel, but in fact he was saving Lin Bo.

Those who join forces with outsiders to seize the position of head of the family will be eliminated from the family tree.

Being beaten by yourself is better than dealing with the family rules.

The middle-aged people on the side couldn't sit still!

Especially Lin Dong's sons were extremely angry at this moment.

Why do you want to kill my father and take away the position of head of the family?

It's unbearable, it's simply a wolf's ambition!

Naturally, they rushed up to join the battle group and beat Lin Bo up.

For a moment, those who were persuaded to fight were chasing, and the lobby was in chaos.

The sound of curses and begging for mercy were heard, and in this quiet night, it was so far away.

The maids and servants in the outer courtyard seemed at a loss when they heard the movements in the house and didn't know what to do.

Seeing that Lin Bo was beaten to his nose bleeding, Lin Dong waved his hand: "Stop it all!"

His sons stopped, but they still cursed.

I am very dissatisfied with Lin Bo, a heartless thing!

Lin Hai was the last one to stop, but after Lin Dong and his sons joined the battle circle, most of them were protecting their sons.

If he was beaten like this, no matter how strong Lin Bo's physique was, he would not be able to withstand it.
To be continued...