Before the two airboats arrived at Jinwu City, Zhang Tie had already communicated with the clan elders of Huaiyuan Palace and Zhang Taixuan for the first time.
This communication was very necessary for both Zhang Tie and Huaiyuan Palace. They confirmed three things: first, Zhang Tie's real identity; second, the position of Zhang Tie or the branch of Zhang Clan in Jinwu City in Huaiyuan Palace; third, a major event that was related to both Zhang Tie and Huaiyuan Palace — — all the elders of Huaiyuan Palace and Zhang Tie agreed that Huaiyuan Palace would hold the second rotating chakra ceremony for Zhang Tie after the first lunar month of the year next spring.
This rotating chakra ceremony would be announced to the world and Zhang Tie's name would be clarified officially.
The elders of Huaiyuan Palace could already imagine the shock that Zhang Tie's 2nd rotating chakra ceremony would bring to all the other parties. It was still over 1 month away from this rotating chakra ceremony. Although it seemed a bit long, it was actually very tight for such an unprecedentedly large-scale rotating chakra ceremony across Huaiyuan Palace.
Previously, when Zhang Taixuan promoted to an earth knight, Huaiyuan Palace had already prepared a rotating chakra ceremony. However, as Zhang Taixuan was already the provincial governor of Youzhou Province at that time, according to the laws of Taixia Country, all the officials above LV 9 in Taixia Country were forbidden to hold any ceremony in their own name during their term of office. Even the birthday banquets of the officials were forbidden. Even the birthday of the officials' parents could only be held after 60 years; however, they were forbidden to hold a large-scale celebration on other days. Although the rules for the officials below LV 9 were a bit loose, they were also restricted. Therefore, Huaiyuan Palace didn't hold a rotating chakra ceremony for Zhang Taixuan.
Of course, Zhang Tie didn't have such a restriction. Additionally, Huaiyuan Palace also hoped to wash off the haze over Huaiyuan Palace these years through this rotating chakra ceremony.
Translator: WQL Editor: Aleem When he was less than 500 miles away from Jinwu City, he flew off the deck of the airboat of Huaiyuan Palace and boarded Jinwu Airboat under the respectful farewell of the other elders.
The moment Zhang Tie boarded Jinwu Airboat, the airboat of Huaiyuan Palace had turned around and flew towards Youzhou City. Zhang Taixuan and the other elders of Huaiyuan Palace knew that Zhang Tie was eager to reunite with his family members. At this moment, they didn't want to be the third wheel in case of being annoying.
On the deck of Jinwu Airboat, Zhang Yang, Bai Suxian and Zhang Gui were waiting for Zhang Tie. In such a short period, Zhang Yang had already known Bai Suxian and Zhang Gui. Zhang Gui regarded himself as Zhang Tie's slave; Bai Suxian dared not be arrogant in front of Zhang Tie's elder brother; Zhang Yang had already treated Bai Suxian as his wife. Therefore, the three people soon became familiar with each other.
"How's it going?" Zhang Yang asked at the sight of Zhang Tie.
"Let's talk about it inside!" Zhang Tie revealed a smile as he raised his right hand. At this moment, there was one more antique remote-sensing finger ring on Zhang Tie's right hand. This finger ring was inlaid with two tiny top-quality remote-sensing crystals on the two opposite directions of the finger ring. The two remote-sensing crystals could allow Zhang Tie to contact Huaiyuan Palace and Zhang Taixuan at the same time. After coming to Taixia Country for 5 years, the remote-sensing finger rings that the elders of Huaiyuan Palace wore had also been upgraded. Previously, they could only integrate one remote-sensing crystal on their finger rings; now, they could integrate two remote-sensing crystals on their finger rings.
"Hmm, let's talk about it inside!" Zhang Yang nodded.
The four people then returned to the cabin of the airboat. Zhang Yang walked in front of Zhang Tie as he led Zhang Tie into his study.
After entering the study room, Zhang Gui didn't enter the study room; instead, he just stood outside the door like a loyal dog.
"Zhang Gui, come in. As you're going to work for Zhang Clan, you should know something!"
"Yes, sir!"
After hearing Zhang Tie's call, Zhang Gui entered the study room. Zhang Tie, Bai Suxian and Zhang Gui all sat down; however, Zhang Gui just stood on Zhang Tie's side.
Zhang Yang looked at Zhang Tie. Zhang Tie nodded. Needless to say, Zhang Tie and Zhang Tie had a tacit understanding. Therefore, Zhang Gui's position in Zhang Clan was fixed. Zhang Yang admired Zhang Tie's capability very much once again.
Zhang Tie told them what he had negotiated with the elders of Huaiyuan Palace just now. After hearing that Zhang Taixuan wanted to give the position of clan head to Zhang Tie, Zhang Yang frowned at once. Bai Suxian also revealed a thoughtful look.
"Didn't you promise him?"
"The position of clan head of Huaiyuan Palace is not attractive to me at all. I've refused it in the public. I've made it clear that whoever wants me to be the clan head is trying to force me out of Huaiyuan Palace. Therefore, Zhang Taixuan didn't say it anymore!" Rubbing the finger ring of the elder of Huaiyuan Palace on his finger, Zhang Tie said with a dubious look, "I don't know why Zhang Taixuan suddenly had such a whim. To be honest, even I was shocked by his suggestion!"
"Based on the current power of Zhang Clan, I don't care about the position of clan head!" After thinking about it for a short while, Zhang Yang opened his mouth meticulously, "We only have you and me in this generation. Chengze and the other kids are still underage. I've spent all my efforts on Jinwu Business Group. Even if you take the position of clan head, you would have no subordinates. Neither could we control Huaiyuan Palace. Therefore, this position of clan head is just a nominal position. If you really want this position, you might have to wait until Chengze and the other kids grow up. By then, our grandchildren could take charge of Huaiyuan Palace independently. By then, it would be a bit interesting for you to take the position of clan head. Perhaps, Zhang Taixuan found that you've changed a lot after coming back. In order to prevent Huaiyuan Palace from being divided into two branches in the future, Zhang Taixuan purposefully made such a grand gesture so that the other elders could express their attitude to you!"
Zhang Tie threw a glance at Zhang Yang. After a few years' experience, Zhang Yang had become more domineering. Previously, the two brothers would be terrified of a clan elder; now, Zhang Yang talked about the position of the clan head of Huaiyuan Palace in a calm tone as if he was talking about a common business.
'To be honest, my interest and ambition for the so-called power since I was young might not match that of my elder brother... '
Thinking so, Zhang Tie nodded, "Hmm... I think so too!"
"Huaiyuan Palace only has one prefecture in Youzhou Province with less than 10 cities, which might not be larger than that of Fire-Dragon Bounty Territory. The title of clan head is just a count. Given your meritorious deeds in the Earth-elements Realm, when the Heavens Fortune List is released, you could easily earn a title. If you want cities, you could build as many cities as you want in the south border of Youzhou Province. You don't need to care about others' feelings. Who cares about a few cities and a count? Why do you treat it as a great favor..."
Compared to Zhang Yang, Bai Suxian sounded a bit discontented. As the princess of Lord Guangnan's Mansion, she really despised Zhang Taixuan's gift of the position of clan head. In Bai Suxian's opinion, Zhang Taixuan's act of abdicating the position of clan head was like a new daughter-in-law who came home with her son-in-law for the first time. Before meeting her parents-in-law, the elders of her son-in-law's family had shown their properties in front of her husband. She was afraid that her husband would get more benefits after having a backer. Of course, Bai Suxian didn't feel good about it.
Different standpoints and perspectives led to different conclusions about the same thing.
Zhang Yang and Zhang Tie exchanged a glance with each other. Zhang Yang then revealed a faint smile as he sent a message to Zhang Tie by eye light — — I'm afraid that your daughter-in-law is not easy to deal with.
Zhang Tie also sent a message to Zhang Yang by eye light — — Don't worry, I can protect her.
Zhang Yang then threw a glance at Zhang Gui on Zhang Tie's side. Zhang Tie understood his elder brother's meaning as he turned around and looked at Zhang Gui at once, "Zhang Gui, what do you want to say?"
"Master, please forgive this old servant's rudeness first before this old servant dares to speak!"
In front of Zhang Yang and Bai Suxian, Zhang Gui directly called himself Zhang Tie's slave.
"It's okay. There are only four people here. Let's talk about it. Just say your opinion!" Zhang Tie waved his hand.
"Yes, this old slave will be presumptuous then!" Zhang Guixian cupped his hands towards Zhang Tie. After straightening up, he squinted his eyes and said slowly, "In this old slave's opinion, Zhang Taixuan, the clan head of Huaiyuan Palace, is really killing two birds with one stone with evil intentions!"
The moment Zhang Gui finished his words, the temperature in the study had dropped a few degrees. Zhang Tie also narrowed his eyes as he looked at Zhang Gui calmly, "Why do you say that?"
"If master takes over the position of the clan head of Huaiyuan Palace, would your world-shaking secret methods belong to Huaiyuan Palace or master's clan? If master's clan head doesn't impart his secret methods to his clansmen and clansmen, it would be unreasonable for a clan head to not impart his secret methods to his clansmen and clansmen. If master doesn't impart his secret methods to his clansmen and clansmen, Huaiyuan Palace would definitely criticize you in Huaiyuan Palace. As the old saying goes, if master doesn't impart his secret methods to his clansmen and clansmen, all the clansmen and clansmen of Huaiyuan Palace would be in awe of master. However, if master doesn't impart his secret methods to his clansmen and clansmen, as long as someone instigates people secretly, people's greed would turn their awe into hatred and dissatisfaction. By then, master would not be able to be the clan head for long.
"If master imparts his secret methods to his offsprings in Huaiyuan Palace, someone would be able to acquire them easily. Master might gain a good reputation in Huaiyuan Palace; however, you would lose your biggest reliance in the chaotic world. Even if you gain a good reputation, like what the eldest young master said just now, master's offsprings are not prosperous enough. The lineal bloodline of Jinwu City could not completely control Huaiyuan Palace. Even if master imparts his secret methods to his offsprings, the lineal bloodline of Jinwu City would only gain the position of clan head in the end. It's not worth it. However, if master's secret methods spread in Huaiyuan Palace, the lineal bloodline of Yiyang City would benefit the most. In the future, when the lineal bloodline of Yiyang City grows stronger and has some talents, master's lineal bloodline might not be able to take over the position of clan head. This is just the first reason!"
"What about the second reason?" Zhang Tie asked gloomily.
"Second, if master declares that you don't take over the position of clan head in the public, master would not pose any threat to Zhang Taixuan in Huaiyuan Palace anymore. Master is a gentleman. Of course, a gentleman would not break his promise in front of the elders of Huaiyuan Palace. If master has a different intention to take over the position of clan head later on, you would be a vile man who breaks his promise because of power. How could a vile man win the trust of others, the world and Huaiyuan Palace? How could he be qualified to take the position of clan head of Huaiyuan Palace?"
"Therefore, whether Master agrees or not, Zhang Taixuan's plan of killing two birds with one stone is to kill two birds with one stone. At least one of the birds will fall into his trap and he will achieve one of his purposes. As for the other bird, he can slowly plot against it! Master's secret method and the power of the position of the clan head of Huaiyuan Palace are both very important. For the sake of the secret method and the power of the clan head of Huaiyuan Palace, the tragedies of killing and harming one another even between fathers, sons and brothers would happen in different places in Taixia Country every day. Some people could do anything for the two things. "
"Of course, it's just this old slave's opinion. This old slave has seen too many despicable tricks and conspiracies. I always judge people with the most evil heart. This old slave didn't have any contact with Zhang Taixuan before; therefore, I don't know much about him. Perhaps Count Long Wind is also a gentleman who always strives for the welfare of Huaiyuan Palace and admires master very much. It's this old slave who misjudged a gentleman with the narrow-mindedness of a villain! “
After hearing Zhang Gui's words, the entire study became silent at once. Even Zhang Yang and Bai Suxian were watching Zhang Gui with widely opened eyes. They wondered where did Zhang Tie find such a figure. Zhang Gui's words were sharp and chilling. As soon as he finished speaking, the temperature in the room seemed to drop a few degrees.
When Zhang Gui spoke, Zhang Tie's eye light became sharper and sharper. Not until Zhang Gui finished his words did Zhang Tie close his eyes silently. After over 10 seconds, Zhang Tie opened his eyes while his eyes and voice recovered their calmness.
"As the clan head of Huaiyuan Palace, Count Long Wind is selfless and the pillar of Huaiyuan Palace. He's admired by tens of thousands of people. What I said in the room today is too disrespectful to Count Long Wind. I don't want the 5th one to hear it!"
"Yes, this old slave was dizzy just now. I was talking nonsense. I don't know what I said!" Zhang Gui replied as he didn't argue or complain about it. Instead, he slightly bent his body and stood behind Zhang Tie silently like an old dog as he lowered his eyes.
After being silent for a short while, Zhang Tie told his elder brother, "From then on, we will set up a foreign affairs office in Zhang mansion. Let Zhang Gui be the general manager of the foreign affairs office. He could manage both inside and outside the mansion. We could be reassured when we work outside the mansion. Elder brother, you could arrange some people..."
After throwing another glance at Zhang Gui, Zhang Yang slowly nodded...
Of course, some words didn't need to be expressed too clearly.
However, when they talked, the airboat had already arrived at Jinwu City …
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