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Warlock Liu Kuangxing believed that he knew Cheng Jinzhou, and even though he had the advantage, he looked down upon him more or less.

Xiao Cheng's classmate refused to meet him, which did not arouse his alarm. He just thought it was a young man showing his temper. Only when Cheng Jinzhou took over the Cheng family in Shaonan did Liu Kuang realize that he had been deceived.

In fact, for the members of the Cheng family, they are all naturally close to Cheng Jinzhou, whether good or bad. The reason why blood relationship is important is that it is non-selective. The court's original plan was to force Cheng Jinzhou to disband or reduce the size of his team after persuading Cheng Wenzheng.

This move is in line with the interests of the Star Warlock Association. Warlock Liu Kuangxing knows that it is not that simple, but still hopes to help the Cheng family. Naturally, he has other preparations. What he didn't expect was that although it was important to deal with the head of the Cheng family, when a group of star warlocks visited the elders one by one, no matter how many powerful star warlocks Liu Kuang had, it was just like scratching an itch - —Can the elders reject Cheng Jinzhou under the gaze of five star warlocks? Not to mention he is a member of the Cheng family.

Therefore, when the two officially met, the home and away advantages of both sides had been completely reversed, which made Warlock Liu Kuangxing smile bitterly.

Cheng's parents' hall still has a unique style, which has not changed much in more than ten years. The beautiful antiques and sculptures tell the history, the beautiful screens and murals tell the story, the gurgling indoor fountain is eye-catching and beautiful, and the little fish in it have not changed at all.

The only difference may be the change of seats.

Last time, Cheng Jinzhou could only sit in the most remote place in the long hall, but now, sitting in the middle were Warlock Liu Kuangxing, Cheng Wenzheng and him.

If it weren't for Daxia's emphasis on etiquette and the fact that the governor of Daxia could not sit at the head of Cheng Jinzhou, there are two opinions on where he could sit.

Because of this, Cheng Jinzhou's father, Cheng Yunan, did not attend the meeting at all.

Cheng Wenzheng looked at his grandson up and down with strange eyes.

Cheng Wenzheng has never returned home since he went to the southwest battlefield five years ago. The last time he saw Cheng Jinzhou, the latter was an 8-year-old sick boy who had to take medicine every day and was neither naughty nor lively. , among his many grandchildren, they failed to leave much impression except that they were direct grandchildren.

Suddenly, his direct grandson became a famous star warlock in the entire Great Xia. Such a huge change happened in just half a year. Before Cheng Wenzheng could react, he was warmly received by His Majesty the Emperor. Although he is a military officer of the second rank, to be honest, Cheng Wenzheng's status will never be as good as that of the six ministers of the third rank. Unless he can climb to the position of the first rank, he will never be as good as a civil servant of the third rank.

But on that day, everyone who saw Cheng Wenzheng, including military attaches, eunuchs, and civil servants, greeted him as if they were meeting a second-rank official, even His Majesty the Emperor. You must know that just as the official title of a first-grade military general is not conferred, the first-grade civil servant is also known as a grand master and has not been seen for many years. Even among the elders who entered the political hall, the biggest ones were only in the second rank.

In other words, from the southwest battlefield to the capital, and then from the capital to Shaonan, Cheng Wenzheng has enjoyed the treatment of a top official for two months.

He knew very well where his treatment came from, but he still chose to rely on the court.

Cheng Wenzheng also had his own considerations, for the sake of the Cheng family, and because among his own values, "loyalty to the emperor and the country" always ranked first. He doesn't care even if he is used by His Majesty the Emperor. In other words, he would rather be used by His Majesty the Emperor.

Cheng Jinzhou, who came from modern times and received modern education, could not understand why Cheng Wenzheng would rather stand on the side of outsiders when he could obtain a higher status through himself, the cheap eldest grandson. Putting himself into Cheng's thoughts, Cheng Jinzhou actually felt a little angry and hurt.

Cheng Bingxun, who had nothing to lose, and his son Cheng Jinhao, stood further away and could only stand and look at Cheng Jinzhou and others. He was a little bit reluctant, but mostly happy.

In his opinion, as long as the old man of the Cheng family doesn't like Cheng Jinzhou, then the boy from the third bedroom of the Cheng family will naturally not be able to stay at home. Maybe he was having a good time outside, but as long as he was not at Cheng's house, he had nothing to do with Cheng Bingxun. There are so many powerful people in the world, why do you care so much?

Cheng Jinhao glanced at Cheng Jinzhou, who was about the same age as him but had a vastly different status, and also gritted his teeth. Because his father was having sex with other women and was embarrassed by being naked on the street, he was dismissed from the academic administration, which made it impossible for him to participate in the provincial examination. Although he didn't know if it was his cousin who was a star warlock, but the so-called Jieyuan was enough to make him hate him even more.

That is the title of Jieyuan that scholars all over the world dream of, a title that is more noble than the rank of Jinshi.

In the silence and random thoughts, Liu Kuang broke the silence with a gentle cough. He pointed at the table with his finger and said with a smile: "Mr. Cheng's achievements in De'an are obvious to the court. When I go back this time, I will make suggestions to the emperor." , give Mr. Cheng a promotion."

If you get promoted, you will be transferred away from De'an. Cheng Jinzhou laughed twice and said nothing. He has deep roots in De'an. Unless the court sends Warlock Liu Kuangxing to be the county magistrate, there is no point in dispatching him.

"The family also welcomes you to return to Shaonan." Cheng Wenzheng said, and then added: "As long as you are willing to return to Shaonan, the Cheng family will naturally support you with all its strength. If necessary, skilled stewards and accountants will be available to you. They will all be sent to you.”

The implication is that if Cheng Jinzhou disagrees, he may take back the servants and attendants he took away. This is also the best way for aristocratic families to suppress expatriate officials.

In the official system of this era, the government will not send secretaries, secretaries, drivers, accountants, or guards to officials. Even ordinary office clerks are understaffed and unavailable. For example, a county has only about 30 official positions in the central personnel department, but the actual demand is often 1,000.

If you can't provide competent manpower, recruiting foreign employees will be a nightmare. In an era when there was almost no talent flow, this was like going to Jinggangshan to recruit talents in the 1970s.

But Cheng Jinzhou just looked up at the elders around him and said with a smile: "I will naturally come back when the time comes."

Cheng Wenzheng's attitude was not very positive. It seemed that after he finished speaking, it was no longer any of his business. After all, Cheng Jinzhou took the lead, so he couldn't appear too unfair.

Tang Wen suddenly became anxious. He took a step forward and said in an oppressive tone: "Cheng Jinzhou, do you want to go against the Star Warlock Association? And you, also want to go against the Star Warlock Association?"

Lu Lushan said lazily: "I am an independent star warlock."

The old man over there crossed his legs and said, "I am a star warlock from the temple."

Tang Wen suddenly lost his mind.

Seeing Cheng Jinzhou's serious expression, Warlock Liu Kuangxing narrowed his eyes and took out his last peaceful means: "Mr. Cheng, the Star Warlock Association supports you to be independent outside the church, but it opposes your taking away the Star Warlocks from the association."

A group of people were stunned.

Liu Kuang chuckled, patted Cheng Jinzhou on the shoulder and said, "In my opinion, you should reduce the size of your team."

There are more than hundreds or even thousands of Star Warlocks in the Temple and Star Warlock Association, but what they cannot tolerate is Cheng Jinzhou's continuous expansion trend.

Everyone heard what Warlock Liu Kuangxing said and all looked at Dr. Cheng.

The star warlocks even formed a star formation, ready to fight at any time.

Of course, in this situation, if a fight really breaks out, the casualty rate will be appallingly high, almost equivalent to shooting each other with guns.

Cheng Jinzhou stared at Warlock Liu Kuangxing and suddenly laughed and said: "The Star Warlock Association is an association of Star Warlocks. We are not the Star Warlocks of the association. If you have any objections to me, you can indeed complain to the Holy Church."

He couldn't completely put himself within the circle of the Holy Temple, because many of the star warlocks in his team didn't like the Holy Temple. Compared to the Star Warlock Association, the development of the Temple is more closed.

Warlock Liu Kuangxing stared at Cheng Jinzhou so closely that even Lu Xu became uneasy.

The pressure of the fourth-level star warlocks for many years has long been implanted in the hearts of ordinary star warlocks.

Cheng Jinzhou is a star warlock in the temple, which cannot be changed, and he recruits star warlocks from the association, which is also unchangeable. Such behavior and contradiction will not only make the Star Warlocks puzzled, but also make the Holy Temple puzzled.

Liu Kuang’s selection was very good. When Cheng Jinzhou hesitated, he made a slight gesture to Tang Wen.

Tang Wen, who was ready to be a villain, immediately stood up and said, "Mr. Cheng, if you insist on having your own way, we will take back your property in the capital."

"oh?"

"150,000 acres of land is not a small amount. If you disband the team and return to normal research work, the land will naturally be used by you. But if not, we will completely take back the land."

It was harvest season in one month, and Cheng Jinzhou suddenly became speechless.

Only then did he realize that he had so many leverages in the opponent's hands, although the opponent might not realize which one was the most deadly.

The selling price of real rice produced from 150,000 acres of land will be an extremely terrifying figure, and it must not be given up.

Just when he was hesitating, Lu Lushan stood up again and said loudly: "In the final analysis, isn't it just fighting? I finally found a quiet place to make a little more contribution. Is it easy? Come on, come on, I will Compare it with your fourth-level star warlock to see if you are more advanced than Daliang's native."

Wu Bensheng is the most famous fourth-level star warlock in Daliang, and he is habitually called Bensheng by the star warlocks in Daxia.

This time, it was the gentlemen of the association's turn to look at each other, they were not really prepared to fight.

Moreover, Warlock Liu Kuangxing could not roll up his sleeves and fight him. Tang Wen next to him was also hesitant. He was a second-level Star Warlock who was not specialized in combat. He was not sure whether he could fight against a Star Warlock with three stars. It depends on the battle.

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