Zhuge Qing and Qingyu went out, leaving only Teng Qingshan and the other two in the courtyard.
"June 12th, we'll be recruiting new people, so in a few days, the eight weakest centurions will be decided. Brother Qinghu, I'm worried about you. " Zhuge Yun teased. Teng Qinghu was full of confidence, "Young Sovereign, in a few days, the competition will begin, just watch!"
"Oh?" Zhuge Yun turned to look at Teng Qingshan in surprise.
Teng Qingshan also smiled.
He knew his cousin's strength the best, he couldn't win against the outstanding centurions, but he could still win against the middle to upper levels.
…
In the following days, the centurions and corporals in the Black Armoured Corps started rounds of competition. The competition of experts made the field very lively. As for Teng Qinghu, he was promoted from corporal to centurion, so naturally many centurions thought he was a pushover.
So, at the start of the competition, someone challenged Teng Qinghu.
But Teng Qinghu used 'Pouring Oil on Fire' and 'Plucking Chestnuts from the Fire', these two vicious and sinister moves, to defeat three centurions in a row. Instantly, the centurions understood that Teng Qinghu wasn't someone to be trifled with.
*****
The summer evening was very hot.
Ji Hong, still dressed in a black robe, came to the Sovereign Zhuge Yuan-hong's study. Just as he reached the door, a voice came from the study, "Second Martial Uncle, come in."
He pushed the door open and entered.
Zhuge Yuan-hong was reading a piece of paper.
"Grandmaster, why are you looking for me in such a hurry?" Ji Hong inquired.
Zhuge Yuanhong smiled faintly and said, "The ninth son of my good friend, Zhu Tong, asked me for a favor."
"Zhu Tong, our Yangzhou's Zhu God of Wealth?" Ji Hong was a little surprised. In this world, the Yangzhou salt merchants and the Yuzhou merchants were the most famous. If one were to ask which merchant was the most famous throughout the countless years, it would undoubtedly be the wealthiest Fan Li, the God of Wealth!
Of course, Fan Li had long since died.
Currently, the most famous person in the world was undoubtedly the number one salt merchant of Yangzhou, Zhu Tong. As for how much money Zhu Tong had, perhaps only a few people knew.
Zhu Tong's father could only be considered a small businessman. When Zhu Tong was ten years old, he opened the Phoenix Sun Restaurant. In just three years, the Phoenix Sun Restaurant had almost covered the entire Yangzhou and earned a great amount of money for him. With this foundation, Zhu Tong began to gradually infiltrate into various industries.
Zhu Tong had a rule.
Step by step, he would only work in one industry at a time. Only when he succeeded in one industry would he enter a new one.
Sixty years had passed, and Zhu Tong had accumulated an endless amount of wealth.
The worst thing was …
Zhu Tong was known as the God of Fortune, and he was also an Innate Expert. Even Zhuge Yuan-hong couldn't help but praise and admire Zhu Tong for being able to become an Innate Expert while spending a great amount of time and energy on business.
There were too many people in this world who admired Zhu Tong.
"Zhu Tong's hometown is in the territory of Qing Hu Island. Why did his son not ask Qing Hu Island for help, but us? "Ji Hong asked in confusion.
Facing Zhu Tong, who was known as the wealthiest merchant in the world, even the Gui Yuan Sect had to treat him seriously.
"Haha, this God of Fortune. His talent in business is probably unmatched in history. But even though he has an endless amount of wealth, he is helpless! "Zhuge Yuan-hong smiled and said," He has sixteen sons! It's fine if he has daughters, as long as they are married outside. He can just put some dowries on them. But it's hard to deal with his sons. As the father, he is extremely smart, and all sixteen sons are very talented. How do we divide Zhu Tong's endless wealth? All of them want to be the head of the Zhu Clan! "
Ji Hong immediately laughed, "Divide the family property? Haha … … interesting! Big sects fight for the position of Sovereign, and the Zhu Clan also fights for the position of Patriarch! "
In a big clan, only one son would inherit the position of Patriarch. Once he inherited the position of Patriarch, he would have the majority of the wealth.
As for the other sons, they would only get a little.
Of course, with Zhu Tong's wealth, even if it was a little, it was still a lot.
But how many of his sons could be self-sufficient? Human greed was very scary. Even if they said they weren't greedy, how many of them didn't care about their family's wealth?
"Sovereign, Zhu Tong is an Innate Expert. He has a long life. You don't have to worry about this." Ji Hong said.
"If one doesn't think far ahead, he will have immediate worries! Plus, this God of Fortune is not interested in making money anymore. He is preparing to study the Martial Way wholeheartedly. Therefore, he has to choose an heir. "Ji Hong said," His sixteen sons are all very smart. Zhu Tong has set a rule that he will give his sons a sum of money for ten years. After ten years, the one who earns the most will be the Patriarch! "
Ji Hong sneered, "This method is quite stupid. Isn't Zhu Tong afraid that some sects will interfere in the fight for the position of Patriarch and secretly support one of his sons?"
"Stupid? A God of Fortune who earns millions of silver at the age of ten is stupid. There are no smart people in this world. "Zhuge Yuan-hong smiled faintly.
Ji Hong couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Indeed, who in this world would dare to say that Zhu Tong is stupid? Even if Zhu Tong did something stupid, there would definitely be people who would say that Zhu Tong did it for a reason that ordinary people wouldn't be able to understand.
"Why does his ninth son want to invite you, Sovereign?" Ji Hong asked curiously.
"He wants me to send some experts to help him protect the goods!" Zhuge Yuan-hong said, "A hundred thousand silver!"
This price was not considered high to invite the experts of the Gui Yuan Sect.
"Grandmaster, do you agree or not?" Ji Hong asked.
Zhuge Yuan-hong nodded, "Years ago, when I visited Zhu Tong, I met his sixteen sons. All of them are ruthless characters. His ninth son is quite popular. He looks like a straightforward young man, but in fact, he is very scheming. I have a feeling that the future Patriarch of the Zhu Clan will be one of Zhu Tong's eldest son, ninth son, and thirteenth son. "
Who in the Land of the Nine Prefectures didn't know of Zhuge Yuan-hong's wisdom?
"Helping him won't do us any harm." Zhuge Yuan-hong smiled faintly, "Did you watch the centurion competition a few days ago?"
"Yes, I did." Ji Hong nodded.
"Did you see the spear skills of Teng Qingshan's cousin, Teng Qinghu?" Zhuge Yuan-hong asked.
"Hmm?" Ji Hong was a little surprised, "That Teng Qinghu has two powerful moves. One is violent and ruthless, and the other is strange and sinister. Why? But I don't think our Gui Yuan Sect has that kind of spear skill. "
"Let me remind you again. I once gave Teng Qingshan a copy of the 《Ardent Flame Spear Art》." Zhuge Yuan-hong said.
"《Ardent Flame Spear Art》 was given to Teng Qingshan? I have also seen the 《Ardent Flame Spear Art》. It has eighty-one moves, but its power is average. " Ji Hong was a little hesitant, then his eyes lit up, "Sovereign, you mean that Teng Qingshan …"
Zhuge Yuan-hong nodded, "The power of each move of the 《Ardent Flame Spear Art》 is average, but Teng Qinghu's two moves, I am sure, were created from the fusion of the 《Ardent Flame Spear Art》! However, that Teng Qinghu's power is average, and he only managed to learn two moves. I reckon that Teng Qingshan himself comprehended and fused the 《Ardent Flame Spear Art》, and created more than two moves of the spear skill. And the power of those moves, should be even greater than what Teng Qinghu displayed! "
Zhuge Yuan-hong's eyes were sharp. Looking at the match between the centurions and the moves that Teng Qinghu displayed, he could guess it.
"This, fusing the 《Ardent Flame Spear Art》 to create an even more powerful spear skill? And in just a few months, this … "Ji Hong shook his head and smiled bitterly," I still can't believe that Teng Qingshan has reached this level! "
"Second Martial Uncle." Zhuge Yuan-hong opened his mouth.
Ji Hong bowed slightly.
"This time, the task of protecting that Ninth Young Master 'Zhu Chongshi' and delivering the goods will be handed over to Teng Qingshan! Let him choose another two centurions, and two small teams of ten men from the Black Armoured Corps! " Zhuge Yuan-hong smiled faintly, "I will send Teng Qingshan to lead the troops for a hundred thousand taels of silver. That Ninth Young Master can be considered to have profited."
"I will send a message to that Ninth Young Master, and ask him to bring his men and wait at the North Gate of our Black Armoured Corps barracks the day after tomorrow." Zhuge Yuan-hong added.
"Yes." Ji Hong received the order. Ji Hong quickly left the study.
Zhuge Yuan-hong looked in the direction of the Black Armoured Corps barracks. "In just a few months, you are able to create such a spear skill! My previous evaluation of you was still too low! Looks like in the near future, our Gui Yuan Sect will also have a genius who is listed in both the 《Hidden Dragon Ranking》 and the Earth Ranking》. "
… …
No one in the Gui Yuan Sect could be listed in the 《Hidden Dragon Ranking》. As for the 《Earth Ranking》, it was the same.
For a person to be listed in both lists.
In other words, before the age of thirty, one must be listed in the 《Earth Ranking》! This condition was too harsh. There were too many people in the world, and naturally, there were many people with talent and perseverance. Zhuge Yun could only be considered a genius in the Gui Yuan Sect. In the whole of Yangzhou, there were people who were more talented than him. Not to mention the whole of the Nine Prefectures.
To be listed in both the 《Earth Ranking》 and the 《Hidden Dragon Ranking》, one's name would shake the whole of the Nine Prefectures.
*****
Morning exercise, on the drill ground.
Teng Qingshan, who had just received the order from Ji Hong, stood in front of the barracks and said coldly, "Centurions Du Hong and Teng Qinghu, each of you choose a small team of ten men. Tomorrow morning, follow me to Chu County! "
According to the commander's order, he had to choose two centurions. Du Hong was the oldest and had the most experience. This time, with him, his cousin Qinghu could also gain some experience. Therefore, he chose these two centurions.
"Yes!"
Du Hong and Teng Qinghu bowed and accepted the order. Then, they immediately chose a small team of ten men.
"I didn't expect that I would have to go out so soon after coming back. I didn't even have the time to see the recruitment!" Although Teng Qingshan thought so, he was looking forward to it. Chu County was the northernmost part of Yangzhou. From Jiangning County to Chu County, it was a journey of two thousand Li. Because they had to escort the goods, it was considered good to be able to travel two hundred Li a day.
"Brother Qingshan, are you going to Chu County?"
Du Hong and Teng Qinghu walked over and said in a low voice.
"Yes, we are going to help escort the goods. Old Du, is there any danger along the way?" Teng Qingshan asked.
"Hiring the Black Armoured Corps to escort the goods is a big business! It is not a small problem. Moreover, from our Jiangning County to Chu County, the distance is almost two thousand Li. In the middle, we have to pass through the most chaotic Xuyang County! Along the way, we can't avoid danger. "Du Hong frowned.
Teng Qingshan looked to the north.
Danger?
Teng Qingshan was not afraid of any danger. Since coming to this world, he had always been in Jiangning County. Finally, he could have a good adventure.
"This time, I can take a good look at the strength of the experts in the world." Teng Qingshan was looking forward to it. In the Gui Yuan Sect, it was not easy for him to kill. But outside, he was the leader. When the time came, it would not be difficult for him to hide his true strength from these few people around him.
"Go and get ready. Have a good rest. We will set off tomorrow morning. This round trip will add up to four thousand Li. "Teng Qingshan ordered.
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