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(Second Update ~)
GOR Chapter 354 You Stepped On Me
The one who spoke up was obviously one of the main opposition figures. Du Wei vaguely remembered this person. He was a senior member of the Rowling family. He also had a knighthood and owned a sizable piece of land. As soon as his words came out, it immediately attracted the opposition of Earl Raymond's direct subordinates.
"Nonsense! Who are you calling an outsider?! "
"Is Master Du Wei an outsider?! You old bastard! "
"I think you have a guilty conscience. Otherwise, why would you be so afraid of Master Du Wei?!"
The opposition was not to be outdone. Immediately, someone shouted out:
"Who says he is not an outsider?!"
"That's right! You ask him now, is his surname Rudolph or Rollin?! "
"He has already publicly left the family, how could it be fake?!"
Just as everyone was about to quarrel again, Du Wei suddenly stood up. Then, he abruptly pulled out the long sword his father had left him. Holding it with both hands, he slashed down on the table!
Clang!!!
The long sword was nailed to the table, buzzing and trembling. Only then did everyone quiet down.
Du Wei's face showed neither joy nor anger. He coldly looked at the person who questioned him and lightly said: "You said I am an outsider?"
"You …" The person felt guilty for a moment. However, after looking at his companion, he could not help but feel emboldened: "Grand Duke Tulip, with your current status, you can no longer be considered a member of the Rollin family."
Humph, what is a Duke?! This is the family meeting! According to the imperial decree, no one is allowed to interfere with the internal affairs of aristocratic families. Even the imperial family is not allowed to interfere. Even if you are favored by the imperial family, you cannot be tyrannical in the family matters.
"Very well, you are right," Du Wei nodded his head: "Legally speaking, I am indeed not a member of the Rowling family. However … "
He suddenly smiled. It was a smile filled with awe. He stared at the person and slowly said: "However, I am not sitting here today as a member of the Rowling family. I am sitting here in the capacity of … the future Count Gabriel Rollin's chief magician advisor! With this identity, it should be fine, right? "
"M-Mage consultant …"
Everyone was speechless.
It was a common practice on the continent for nobles to recruit magicians to serve them. However, magicians were rare and precious. Whether you could recruit them was another matter altogether. And if they were able to recruit them, they would usually treat them like their own arms and listen to their every word. Not to mention attending the family meeting, even if the nobles made any decisions, they would usually listen to the opinions of the mages.
"But you … your identity … you are a duke of the empire …"
Du Wei sneered, "Which law of the Empire forbids a duke from being a magic consultant to a count? What does it have to do with you if I'm willing? "
When he said this, his hand was still on the hilt of his sword.
Finally, the people in the opposition looked at each other and didn't say anything.
"Well then, since no one has any objections, let's begin the election of the Patriarch." Du Wei sat down again, "When I came in, it seemed like everyone was arguing about something?"
Immediately, one of Raymond's subordinates said loudly, "Young Master, we think that young master Gabriel should be the Patriarch, but these guys are against it."
Du Wei looked at his younger brother and smiled, "Oh, what's the reason for their opposition?"
Someone in the opposition immediately said loudly, "We think that young master Gabriel naturally has the qualifications to be the Patriarch. But he is still too young. According to the laws of the empire, 15 years old is considered an adult. Before that, he can't even inherit the title of a duke, nor can he hold any official position. A dignified Rowling family with so many properties, so much land, so many things. Young master Gabriel is still too young, how can he handle it all? Of course, we don't dare to oppose young master Gabriel. After all, he is the heir to the Count's title … But, we think that we should first find an 'acting Patriarch', even if it's only for a few years. During these few years, he will temporarily manage the affairs of the family. After a few years, when young master Gabriel comes of age, we can invite him to inherit the title. "
As soon as Raymond's subordinates left, someone called out, "In a few years! What a joke! After a few years, who knows how much of the family's properties you'll embezzle! You bunch … "
Before he could finish, Du Wei waved his hand at him. Then, Du Wei nodded repeatedly. Looking at the person who spoke, he suddenly smiled and said, "Mm, that's right, that's right, that's very reasonable!" Then, he turned to look at his younger brother and said, "Gabriel, they say that you are too young to be the Patriarch. What do you think?"
Gabriel immediately said, "I think that's right." The boy stood up and looked at everyone with sincerity, "I am only 11 years old after all. At such a young age, I am unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility of a family. I also feel that I am not suitable to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. Mm … since everyone thinks that we should find someone to help me, I also think that it is possible. "
The people in the opposition hurriedly added, "It must be someone from the Rowling family! Outsiders are not allowed to interfere! "
"Oh … then, do you have someone to choose?" Du Wei asked casually.
The people in the opposition looked at each other and felt that it was strange. They felt that the two brothers had agreed too easily. It was inevitable that they would feel uneasy.
But now that things had come to this, there was no room for retreat!
Thinking of the fertile Rollin Plains and the astronomical amount of family properties … Although this Duke of the Tulip Family was somewhat troublesome. Fortunately, he was already an outsider. Moreover … he could not stay in the Rollin Plains for the rest of his life! He would eventually have to leave Rollin and return to the Northwest. When the time comes, the distance between the two places would be thousands of miles. How would he have the time to take care of things here? As for the huge family properties, it was inevitable that people would be envious …
"We've recommended a few highly respected candidates from our families. Everyone can vote for them! This is the fairest way! "The people in the opposition shouted.
Du Wei looked at these greedy people … Humph, if I had not brought the pardon, you idiots would still be cooped up at home! Now you want to take advantage of this opportunity to fish for benefits?
He sneered: "In that case, please name your candidates. Everyone can discuss it."
Soon, the opposition party nominated two people. One was the knight who had shouted the loudest just now, and the other was an old man with white hair. Du Wei recognized this guy. This guy was also a big landlord in the Rollin Plains. He was an old man in the Rowling family and had a lifetime title of Baron.
"Sir Decker served as the commander of the family's private army in the early years. We think he can come forward to help Young Master Gabriel manage the family's private army. Baron Shawn is an outstanding financial expert. He can help Young Master Gabriel deal with government affairs and finances. "Someone in the opposition said loudly.
"Sir Decker, Baron Shawn?" Du Wei looked at these two guys. This Baron Shawn, this old man looked somewhat calm, but … he is a financial expert? What a joke! Du Wei could not help but laugh … It is not like I have never lived in the Rollin Plains! Could it be that I have never heard of this old man?
What financial expert! This old man is simply a loan shark. Can he be considered a financial expert?
"Are the two of you the candidates that were selected?" Du Wei looked at these two people. The old loan shark seemed to be smiling politely at him. But this Sir Decker, because he had spoken loudly to him when he came in, he could be considered a very arrogant guy. He even dared to stare at him.
Du Wei turned his head and looked at his younger brother: "Gabriel, what do you think of these two candidates?"
Gabriel smiled and winked. "I don't have any objections."
Those who originally wanted to fight for Earl Raymond, when they heard the young master speak, they could not help but be stunned. But then everyone looked at the eyes of these two brothers. They faintly understood that there must be something going on. Everyone's face showed a smile.
Speaking of which, although the family was divided into Raymond's direct line and opposition, but in terms of strength, Raymond's direct line actually withdrew from the imperial capital's political core after the failed coup. Whether it was ability or intelligence, they were far superior to the opposition … After all, these opposition were originally some Rollin Plains' aboriginals. Most of them were just local rich people. Until now, Raymond's direct line had always held the absolute upper hand. But after the coup, Raymond's side suffered even more disastrous losses, so the strength of both sides had some changes.
But in terms of vision or political struggle … no matter from which aspect, Earl Raymond's direct line can be regarded as the family's elite. And the opposition … in their view, they were just some local rich people.
"Well, dear brother, you have no opinion? Then very well, we might as well sign a document. I think it's better to write everything down in black and white. " Du Wei thought for a moment: "How about this, let's draft an agreement. Everyone has to sign it, electing these two gentlemen as the family head's assistants. As for the term … I think it'll be four years. After four years, brother, you can come of age."
Four years … the opposition thought for a moment. Four years is enough time to fish up enough benefits.
Soon, the agreement was written. Under Gabriel's deliberate silence, Raymond's direct line also did not express any objection. Then everyone signed the document one by one …
At this time, Du Wei suddenly asked: "Four years … but during the term, can we change people?"
"Of course not!" The opposition shouted in unison.
"Really not?" Du Wei asked again.
"Absolutely not!" The opposition was very resolute. Seeing that the agreement was about to be reached, their side elected two people to be in charge of the military and political power, of course they cannot change people within four years. They must fish up as much as they can! How can they change people halfway?
"But … what if there is a special reason?" Du Wei frowned: "Can't we change people?"
"No matter what, we can't change people!" The opposition unanimously insisted.
"Okay." Du Wei seemed to compromise.
Soon, the agreement was written. Everyone present, a total of 44 Rowling family heads, all signed the agreement and swore that no one is allowed to violate this agreement, not even a word, not even a sentence.
After all this was done, Du Wei still had a warm expression on his face, not the slightest bit depressed by the loss. This kind of attitude made the opposition feel a little confused …
Could it be that this Duke of the Tulip Family does not care about the Rollin family's wealth and industry?
Hmm, that might be the case! After all, he is now a Duke and has a province's territory. Moreover, I heard that his business in the imperial capital is making a lot of money every day. He also has the trust of the Regent. I'm afraid he really doesn't care about the Rollin family's industry.
Thinking of this, the group of local moneybags felt relieved.
Du Wei's performance was even more gentle and gentlemanly. He even personally came over to shake hands with the two representatives and hugged them. His attitude did not have the slightest hostility.
"The two of you, in the future, I will have to rely on you to assist my brother. Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your hard work. "Du Wei's tone was as if nothing had happened. This caused Sir Dirk and Baron Shawn to be caught off guard.
Du Wei even personally pulled out a chair for Sir Dirk. Then, he pointed to the head of the table, next to Gabriel, and said with a polite smile: "Since the two of you have different statuses, then you can no longer sit here. Please sit up there. This is the position befitting of the acting patriarch."
Dirk's face was flushed. Although he faintly felt that something was wrong in his heart, the agreement had been signed after all. It was in black and white. Not a single word was false. Everyone had signed and swore. There was no way he could deny it. Even if he went to the capital to fight a lawsuit in the future, his side would be reasonable.
In that case … …
He couldn't help but feel a little smug in his heart. He nodded to Du Wei and was a little polite. Then, he revealed a trace of greed and looked at the seat on the long table … …
Sir Dirk took a deep breath and started walking up the stairs …
Suddenly … …
Plop!
"Ah!"
Just as Sir Dirk took a step forward, a foot suddenly stretched out from the side, right in front of his feet. Sir Dirk was caught off guard and was immediately tripped. His body fell forward heavily, and he immediately fell face down, like a dog eating mud. Fortunately, his body shrank a little. Otherwise, two of his teeth would have been knocked out.
He staggered to his feet and saw that the person who had tripped him was none other than the Duke of the Tulip Family who had a friendly expression on his face.
"Duke! You!! "Sir Dirk's face was full of anger.
But Du-Wei's originally warm smile suddenly disappeared. His face instantly became gloomy to the extreme. With a straight face, he coldly looked at Sir Dirk: "You stepped on me!"
Sir Dirk was stunned. Stepped on you? It was clearly you who tripped me! Reversing black and white … … Looking at Du Wei, could it be that this guy was angry at his failure and did such a boring thing to vent his anger? Hmph, a child is a child after all!
"It was clearly you … …" But in the face of important matters, although Dirk fell down and was a little embarrassed, business was more important. He didn't want to fall out with this childish Duke over such a boring thing. Gritting his teeth, he suppressed his anger and indignantly said: "Okay, okay, I was careless. Please forgive me, Duke."
Just as he was about to walk away, Du Wei grabbed his shoulder and pulled him over. He coldly stared into his eyes without the slightest emotion: "I said, you stepped on me."
"Hmm?" Dirk was stunned. Everyone was stunned.
They heard Du Wei slowly say: "I don't care what the rules of you 'Rollin' people are! But I have my rules! In the rules of Duke Rudolph, this is an offense to me. No one can casually offend me without being punished! Sir Dirk, I ask you to apologize to me immediately. Now, immediately, immediately, lie on the ground and wipe my shoes clean!! "
Wh … … What?
Everyone was stunned.
It was just a step … … Did he need to lie down and wipe the other party's shoes in public? After all, he was also a noble. If he did this, then how could he face others in the future?
Moreover, everyone clearly saw that it was Duwei who deliberately tripped the other party just now.
"This … … Are you maliciously provoking me?" Baron Dirk felt a chill in his heart.
"I don't like to repeat myself. Now, kneel down and wipe my shoes clean." Du Wei's eyes were already somewhat cold.
"If … … If I refuse!" Baron Dirk reluctantly insisted.
"Oh … … You refuse." Du Wei nodded and then took a deep breath: "Stepping on my feet is an offense to me. Offending me is an offense to the dignity of the Tulip Family! In that case, Baron Dirk, as the Duke of the Tulip Family, I now make a solemn request to you, the person who offended me! "
After saying that, Du Wei suddenly took off his two white gloves and fiercely threw them at the other party's face: "I request a duel with you!"
(Second Update ~ There is one more chapter in the evening, please wait ~ I will do as I say, I will not go back on my word.)
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