Faced with the questioning of his peers, Wei Liang suddenly looked up and looked at him deeply: "Do you really want me to say what I am thinking?"

At this moment, a palpitationary pressure was released on him. It was a powerful aura that he had been immersed in the officialdom for many years, was the master of his family, and gave orders. In just one sentence, the other party's expression changed, his eyes drooped, and he no longer dared to communicate with him in a gaze.

In fact, it was not just this brother of the same generation, but also the elder uncles and uncles in front of them felt a lot of pressure at this time. After opening their mouths, they didn't dare to speak casually.

Although these people from the Wei family leader seem full of momentum just now, they are just scaring ordinary people and unknown little people. Compared with Wei Liang, who have seen the officialdom and even led people to fight against the chaotic army, they are completely invisible. In terms of momentum, no one can suppress Wei Liang.

After suppressing the scene, Wei Liang spoke slowly: "You uncles and brothers, you can naturally feel the concern for me. However, if you want me to agree to your statement, there is still a problem that needs to be solved. Do you really advise me to refuse the promotion of the court for the sake of consideration, or have other plans? As far as I know, my second brother is now an official in the Ministry of Justice, and he is still a member of the Ministry of Justice. I wonder if what I said is right?" As he said that, his eyes fell on the top uncle, because Wei Jie was his son.

This straightforward question made the atmosphere in the hall tighten again, and the uncle's expression changed slightly, and he nodded immediately: "You are good at inquiring, Wei Jie is indeed a member of the Ministry of Justice."

"Well, I should be a doctor if I go further." Wei Liang looked at his uncle with a smile, but his words were a little stiff. "I am strongly advocating me to refuse the appointment of the court today. I wonder if it is related to this?"

This time, my uncle was already prepared. Although his expression was still not very good, he still responded: "Since you have asked this, I am the uncle, and it is not easy to hide it from you anymore. Yes, we did this for Wei Jie. Of course, what we advised you was out of concern for you, because judging from the current situation, Wei Jie is indeed more suitable to be promoted to the doctor of the Ministry of Justice than you.

"He has been an official in the Ministry of Justice for nearly ten years. It can be said that he has reached today step by step. Whether he is superiors or subordinates, he has a good relationship with many colleagues, and his subordinates are obedient enough. As long as he is promoted to the position of doctor, he will definitely make a difference. Perhaps in a few years, there will be a great chance of being promoted to the Minister of the State Council.

"But you are different. In the Ministry of Justice, you have no foundation and no qualifications. Riskingly reaching a high position will only cause criticism from your colleagues. Don't talk about it further, it will be difficult to maintain this position. So for the sake of reason, I and everyone in the clan think that Wei Jie is more suitable than you.

"And, as long as you give up your position with a noble character, and recommend your brother to the court, and Wei Jie's consistent qualifications and people's expectations, the position of the doctor will be 80% sure. So Zhongxian, uncle, I am also making such arrangements for the overall situation of my Wei family. I hope you can understand and understand. If you make concessions for the clan today, the clan will naturally return it to you in the future."

Since the matter had been exposed, he simply stopped beating around the bush and told his intentions directly. This made Li Ling sigh and said that this face was indeed thick-skinned. Perhaps he thought he was an elder and the legitimate son of the main sect, so he could make his nephew obediently obedient.

But this time, he obviously made a mistake in his wishful thinking. Wei Liang's brows quickly frowned, and after pondering for a moment, he said, "I'm sorry for my uncle's kindness, please forgive my nephew for not being able to comply with this!"

"Huh?" Everyone changed their color again. Did they really not expect Wei Liang to refuse so directly. Did they really leave even a little room for maneuver?

Before they could react, Wei Liang continued: "This time the court appointed me as the doctor of the Ministry of Justice. It was the conclusion of the court's current situation and my past achievements. It was planned by Your Majesty and the senior officials in the court such as the Political Affairs Hall. How do you think you are better than the adults in the court? Do you think you are better at identifying and employing people than them?"

After hearing this reply, Li Ling almost clapped and applauded. These words were so refreshing, and they did not give the other party any chance to refute. After all, no matter how thick-skinned and brave these people from the Wei family were, they would not dare to say that they could be better than many senior officials of the dynasty.

Sure enough, they were silent, while Wei Liang's words continued: "Although I am not talented, I have been very effective in judging cases and clearing grievances for the people during the ten years I have served as a local official. Although I dare not say that there is no regret in every case, it is enough to say that it is worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth, and the country is so strict. I think the court will promote me to the doctor of the Ministry of Justice because I am interested in this. If my second brother really has a better talent in judging cases than me, there will always be a chance in the future."

He still gave people face, otherwise he would have said bluntly that Wei Jie was overtaken by himself because he was not as strong as his own strength, but even so, everyone's face turned dark, especially as his father's uncle, his face was even more sank.

After looking around, Wei Liang said again: "Actually, I really cannot agree with some of the uncle's words. What is the priority of our officials? It is that the superiors deserve the king's trust and the subordinates deserve their own official uniforms. When I am in the Ministry of Justice, I just handle the case well and do not have unjust, false and wrong cases. As for the so-called relationships with colleagues in the yamen, it is just a little douer, let alone whether I have a foundation in the court. If I care so much, even if I really become a doctor, I am afraid it will not last long."

Everyone looked at the younger brother who was talking in surprise, and his expression changed again. Some people bowed their heads, some showed shame, but some showed disdain, obviously they did not think that his words were sincere.

As for the uncle, his body was trembling slightly. After a while, he said sly: "Zhongxian, are you ridiculing me and saying I am selfish and short-sighted?"

"I dare not, my nephew just expressed his true thoughts!"

"Hmph, to put it nicely, I actually don't want to be the doctor. After all, you are just planning for yourself, regardless of the overall situation of my Wei family..." Wei Gui, who was still behind Wei Liang, suddenly said something, which made others nodded in agreement with deep understanding.

But after everyone's statement, Wei Liang was stunned. Seizing the opportunity, Wei Gui continued: "Zhongxian, the great principles you said are good, but the scholars talk about self-cultivation, family management and country governance and peace in the world. This family management is still before the country. Don't forget that you are a part of my Wei family. Don't forget that you have today, and it depends on the cultivation of your entire clan.

"Now you have a promising future and become a court official, you will turn your back on your face. Is this what a gentleman does?"

"That's right, Zhongxian, my Wei family has always been a filial piety and brotherhood, but now you ignore the orders of your elders because of your own interests, which is really disappointing."

For a moment, the Wei family's children who had just lost their faces by Wei Liang's words seized the opportunity and used such words to squeeze him over, trying to refute him and let him submit. Even the uncle, who was originally gloomy, showed a satisfied smile: "Yes, Zhongxian, you are a member of the Wei family. It is good to be loyal to the emperor, but taking the pros and cons of our family as a consideration is also the top priority. If you don't even have the intention to give in, you will really disappoint me and others..."

In the ancestral hall, being judged by these elder brothers of the same clan in such a way, even though Wei Liang was firm in his heart, he felt a wave of pressure coming, making him feel both weak and annoyed, but unable to resist. After all, their words may not be correct enough, but they are the most real, because this is what it is within the clan.

It is true that you are loyal to the emperor and serving the country, but it must be on the premise that the interests of the sect are protected. If there is a conflict between the two, as a member of the clan, you should choose the latter. Otherwise, you will be a traitor to the entire family. Not only will you not have a foothold in your family, but you will be spread out, but even in the sect will be criticized until you are completely finished.

Seeing the situation suddenly turning sharply, Li Ling was really unable to react, because as a time traveler, he had never dealt with the clan. He really didn't know how powerful the clan was in this era and how much impact it had on a clan...

In fact, it is not just today. For thousands of years, the clan power has always been able to compete with the power of the government. Especially for aristocratic families like the Wei family, their control over the children in the clan is even more amazing. Even if the children who have become high-ranking officials in the court return to the clan, they can only act according to the clan rules and obey the orders of the elderly in the clan. This is often advocated by the court, because only in this way can the world be stable enough.

But this time, there were still conflicts and conflicts between the two, and in front of the flag archway of Xiaoti, Wei Liang could not resist it.

A light flashed in Li Ling's eyes. It seemed that he had come out to save the teacher in danger. This evil man must be his own.

After his mind was settled, he immediately spoke: "Everyone, listen to me!" His shout was loud enough, and he suppressed the other voices in the hall, making everyone look at him, but everyone's eyes were not very friendly. You, an outsider, have made an exception when you listened, and you dare to interrupt my Wei family affairs?
Chapter completed!