It had to be said that Fifth Brother Liu Changshun had grown into a capable clan head of a cultivation lineage.
Liu Changshun knew very well that once Liu Changxu took the lineage's core members to establish themselves in the Southern Sea, the strength left behind would probably struggle even to maintain their existing territory.
This was also an important reason why Liu Shihao and the Liu Household's Foundation Establishment elders present risked angering Liu Changxu to oppose his move to the Southern Sea, both openly and covertly.
But Liu Changshun understood even more clearly that the lineage was now a burden to Liu Changxu, rather than a source of support.
With Liu Changxu's mind already made up, continued opposition would only deepen the rift between them.
Under these circumstances, he had to respond positively to the compromise Liu Changxu had offered.
However, with Liu Changxu pushing so hard for the lineage to develop in the Southern Sea, this northward expansion might very well be their last.
Although Liu Changshun knew he could not change Liu Changxu's decision, as clan head, he still had plenty of room to maneuver-for instance, by persuading Liu Changxu to leave more of his children behind.
As long as Liu Changxu had ties here, he would look after the interests of the members who stayed.
Moreover, judging by the intentions of Liu Changxu's father, Liu Shihao, he and his wife, Lin Yulian, would most likely remain. As long as Liu Changxu's parents were alive, he would not sever his ties with this place.
With all the Liu Household's senior leaders pushing the matter forward, the arrangements for the northern expedition were soon finalized.
Just over a month later, on the fifteenth day of the first month in year 3243 of the Great Tang Calendar, the