Dividing family property in ancient times was always a major issue, and the disputes it caused were many.
In his previous life, Zhao Lin had heard an ancient story about dividing an inheritance that was quite interesting.
During the Han Dynasty, there was a man named Xu Wu who had two younger brothers.
After their parents passed away, Xu Wu proposed they divide the family assets and live separately, and his two brothers agreed.
So he split all the property into three parts. He took the largest share for himself, leaving his two brothers with only a small portion each.
The neighbors all looked down on him for it, mocking him for hoarding the family fortune and being unworthy of being the eldest brother. At the same time, they praised the two younger brothers for being magnanimous and not stooping to their brother's level.
The younger brothers' reputations gradually spread, and they were soon recommended for official appointments by the local prefect.
