The Zhang family had set up branches in these countries for many years. Most of the managers and intelligence personnel in the branches were from the Zhang family.
Even the Deputy Hall Masters and the Deputy Hall Masters of the second-level branches were from the Zhang family.
If they directly put an outsider in the position of a first-level Hall Master, they would definitely be taken over by their subordinates if they were not strong enough.
Xu Qinghe answered straightforwardly, "That's not a problem. The outsiders who were replaced by the Zhang family should still be in these branches.
My Xu family will send people over to gather these outsiders. They will also be a strong force.
With the pressure from the headquarters, it won't be difficult to wipe out the Zhang family's forces. "
Wang Daoyuan nodded. "Since you can do it, go and prepare as soon as possible.
Now that the Zhang family has been defeated, they have no ability to stop us.
There's no need to create momentum or anything. Let's just use force. "
Xu Qinghe cupped his hands and said, "I'll go and make the arrangements now. I'll bring it up in the meeting hall tomorrow."
With that, he left the small courtyard.
Zhou Luan asked, "Why do you always think of these tricks to trick people?"
"Children of the poor take charge of the family early. When I was young, the Wang family was still a Foundation Establishment family.
There were strong enemies all around. If we didn't think of more tricks, how could we have survived until now? "
Wang Mingren and Wang Mingxian were both cultivating in the room. Wang Daoyuan and Xu Qinghe's discussion had always been more sinister. Zhou Luan didn't let the two children listen.
As cultivators with heavenly spirit roots, their cultivation speed was naturally not slow.
Wang Daoyuan didn't want them to cultivate too quickly. After all, they were still too young and their bodies were still growing.
Most of their time was spent on their own interests.
Even so, their cultivation had reached the third level of Qi Refinement. Wang Mingxian's cultivation speed was slightly faster and wasn't far from the fourth level.
The two of them were only nine years old now. It was already very good that they could cultivate to the third level of Qi Refinement.
In any case, if they didn't build their foundation before they reached adulthood, there was no benefit in cultivating too quickly.
Their cultivation techniques were naturally not simple. Wang Mingren cultivated the Slaughtering Sword Art of the White Tiger Hall in the Valley of Beasts. This was the core inheritance of the White Tiger Hall and was also left behind by an almighty.
Of course, Wang Mingxian's cultivation method wasn't bad either. It was called the Yi Wood Longevity Technique, and its main purpose was to cultivate vitality.
It could be used to heal injuries and strengthen the body.
Of course, this cultivation method was not only used for healing.
It also had several offensive spells that could deprive the enemy of their life force for their own use. The killing effect was also quite good.
The creator of this technique was Supreme God Green Wood, the founder of the Valley of Beasts who liked to create secret realms.
His strength was one of the best among the Almighties.
It just so happened that Wang Mingxian's special physique had an extremely strong vitality.
This was the most suitable cultivation method for him.
The two little fellows usually sparred with each other, and Wang Mingren's strength had always held the upper hand.
After all, Wang Mingxian's physique was very close to that of a spirit body, which gave her an advantage in cultivation speed. However, it did not have a direct effect on her fighting ability.
The offensive spells of the Yi Wood Longevity Technique were also not very useful when one's cultivation level was low.
Wang Mingren's physique clearly belonged to the category of battle constitutions, and it was related to sword cultivation.
Now that he was cultivating the Killing Sword Formula, this cultivation method was to cultivate the killing sword intent.
Although it was still too early for him to talk about sword intent, the spiritual power cultivated from this cultivation method was extraordinary.
Complemented with his innate sharp aura, his fighting ability was naturally very strong.
The next day, Zhou Luan came to the Great Council Hall.
As soon as she sat down on the main seat, an elder with no duties said, "Shadow Lord, I've received news that the Hall Master of the Zhenze branch of the Wu State, Zhang Menggui, has neglected his duties.
As a Hall Master, he has never cared about the various affairs of the branch.
He only knows how to indulge in sensual pleasures and even misappropriated the resources of the Zhenze branch to indulge himself in debauchery.
If we continue to indulge him, I'm afraid he'll become another Zhang Dingyi.
This Zhang Menggui is Zhang Dingyi's nephew, so it's not impossible for him to do the same thing.
In my opinion, we should remove him from his position as Hall Master and summon him back to the headquarters to reflect on his mistakes. "
This elder was a member of the Xu family, and his relationship with Xu Qinghe wasn't far off.
Zhou Luan asked, "Is there any evidence for this?"
The elder took out a beast skin book. "This is the account book and testimony provided by the previous Vice Hall Master of the Zhenze branch. He's already arrived at the headquarters and can testify at any time."
Immediately, a late-stage Golden Core elder stood up and said, "We can't just rely on one side of the story. If we convict Zhang Menggui like this, I'm afraid the other elders won't be convinced."
At this moment, another elder with no duties stood up and said, "What the Pill Elder said is extremely true. We can't say that he's wrong just because he's Zhang Dingyi's nephew.
The Hall Master of the Linji branch of the State of Qi, Zhang Mengjue, is also Zhang Dingyi's nephew, but his political achievements are one of the best among the first-level branch Hall Masters. "
This person's words were very objective. An elder with the surname Xu had taken the initiative to defend the Zhang family's Hall Master.
This made the other elders a little confused. When did these two families reconcile?
The Third Elder, Cao Jing, saw some clues. Although he didn't know the complete inside story, he could tell that the Xu family wanted to recruit these two Hall Masters to the headquarters.
The Xu family's intention represented Zhou Luan and the Retired Emperor's intention.
He also said, "Shadow Master, since Zhang Menggui is suspicious, we should summon him back to the headquarters and hand him over to the Punishment Hall for trial.
If he's wrong, he'll be punished. If he's not, it won't be too late to entrust him with more important tasks.
As for Zhang Mengjue, he's been the Hall Master of the Linji branch for decades.
Since his political achievements are outstanding, he should be promoted. "
Xu Qinghe was stunned. That was my word.
He reacted quickly and said, "The Third Elder's words are reasonable. We should indeed summon Zhang Mengjue and Zhang Menggui back to the headquarters.
Meritorious deeds will be rewarded, and mistakes will be punished. "
Zhang Yue also nodded. "That's right."
Zhou Luan said, "Since the three elders all think so, we should summon them back to the headquarters.
Those who have made contributions will be promoted, and those who have made mistakes will be demoted. "
Since the Shadow Master and the three elders had agreed, the others would be courting death if they objected.
Zhang Yue cupped his hands and said, "Understood. I'll order the two Hall Masters to come to the headquarters."
This action made the non-direct elders a little confused. However, the elders of the Zhang family knew that things weren't good. The Shadow Master was making a move on the branch controlled by the Zhang family.
After discussing the matter, everyone dispersed.
The elixir elder hurriedly ran to the Zhang family's spiritual mountain. When he saw Zhang Dingming, he cupped his hands and said, "Uncle, the Xu family suddenly attacked Menggui in the meeting hall today.
Moreover, the three elders seemed to have colluded to drag Mengjue into the water.
They said that they would summon them back to the headquarters. If they're guilty, they'll be demoted. If they're innocent, they'll be put in an important position.
Once they're summoned back to the headquarters, the Shadow Master will send someone else to take over as Hall Master. Our previous efforts will all be in vain. "
Zhang Dingming sighed. "Time is not on my side. I don't have any power now. We can't oppose the Shadow Master and the three elders' decisions.
I didn't expect that the Shadow Master would react just as I made a move.
The more you do, the more mistakes you make. The less you do, the less mistakes you make.
At this time, we mustn't be caught red-handed. We can only wait and see.
Fortunately, we've already dealt with the beginning and the end. Even if we can catch a small mistake, it won't be a big deal.
Menggui's side will at most be demoted. With his bit of intelligence, it's better for him to be an idle elder.
Mengjue has always been careful. At most, he can find some trivial matters.
If he's summoned to the headquarters, they can only reward him.
The two of them won't be in danger. It's just that the Wu and Qi branches are no longer our Zhang family's.
The Shadow Master and Wang Daoyuan already have a very effective countermeasure for the other Hall Masters to temporarily stop placing their family disciples.
No matter how many family disciples are placed here, they can uproot them. There's no need to waste time.
If we continue to resist, we'll only be asking for trouble. "
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