Chapter 132 Who is the leader and who is the deputy
"Chengcheng, you must do your best to persuade the Zhu clan members!
I don’t expect them to support me, but at least I want as many of them as possible to remain neutral! ”

Zhu Chengwu looked at Zhu Chengcheng who was sitting in the fourth seat on his left and gave these instructions.

It has to be said that Zhu Chengcheng is both capable and courageous.

In just three years, he climbed to a high position in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion by boldly showing his loyalty and accepting various difficult tasks.

Of course, this is also because Zhu Chengcheng was the first and most thorough member of the Zhu clan to side with Zhu Chengwu.

As a royal family for more than 300 years, the Zhu family had great potential power in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Chengwu could not allow all the Zhu clan members to unite and stand against him.

So Zhu Chengwu chose Zhu Chengcheng and made a breakthrough from Zhu Chengcheng.

Use Zhu Chengcheng to pry and divide the Zhu clan members of the Ming Dynasty.

Although the Yanhou lineage has declined, it was once glorious and had many in-laws.

In addition, it has only been more than 30 years since the last Marquis of Yan was killed and his lineage was stripped of their titles and titles. Many elderly people who had friendships or in-laws with the lineage of Marquis Yan are still around.

As long as they see the trend of the Yanhou lineage's revival, they will naturally pick up some of the past relationships again.

This is human nature!
"Please rest assured, Lord Marquis. Duke Zhao is already a close friend of Lord Zhao. In addition, Marquis Zhongshan, the Duke of Lu's son, Marquis Yue's son and other Zhu clan members admire your reputation. As long as you come to the capital, the Zhu clan members will definitely support you!"

Zhu Chengcheng replied in a low voice.

Zhu Chengcheng always spoke in nice words, without mentioning a word about his efforts over the past three years, and attributed all the achievements to Zhu Chengwu's reputation.

In fact, this is what smart people do.

If he doesn't tell others about his efforts, doesn't Zhu Chengwu know?
His behavior of not taking credit for himself will actually make Zhu Chengwu feel good about him.

"Rong Wei, put the relevant tasks on the Marquis' Mansion Task List, give enough merits, and clearly specify the merits required to redeem the magic skills, the unique skills, and the complete magic skills manual of the same name. Let those Jianghu travelers who rely on us and have been staying in Xuzhou City see hope."

Zhu Chengwu finally looked at Cui Rongwei, who was the fourth person on his right, and gave instructions.

This was also the last senior official of the Marquisate to take the seat.

Cui Rongwei's qualifications and achievements were not enough to be ranked among the top leaders of the Marquis' Mansion.

However, when the second elder of the Cui family returned to the Cui family half a year ago, he requested Zhu Chengwu to transfer all the merits and achievements he had made in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion to Cui Rongwei.

In addition, Zhao Xinghan also helped out, saying that young people need to be trained and given opportunities. Cui Rongwei has been practicing martial arts with Zhu Chengwu for a long time, so they are not master and apprentice in name but in reality...

In the end, Zhu Chengwu made an exception and agreed to let the second elder of the Cui family transfer all his merits and achievements to Cui Rongwei, and also agreed to let Cui Rongwei be ranked among the top leaders of the Marquis' Mansion.

But even with the merits and achievements accumulated by the second elder of the Cui family in the Marquis' Mansion for two and a half years, Cui Rongwei, who was promoted out of turn, was ranked last among all the senior officials of the Marquis' Mansion, and was only in charge of relatively unimportant matters such as the Marquis' Mansion's external task list and fulfillment list.

However, although the Marquis' Mansion Task List and Redemption List managed by Cui Rongwei are not very important to Zhu Chengwu and the many high-level officials of the Marquis' Mansion present, they are already powerful to many independent travelers in the world. They are the big shots who are in charge of them taking tasks and redeeming the resources of the Marquis' Mansion.

What's more, now Zhu Chengwu has decided to release his magical skills and the complete magical skills manual of the same name.

Cui Rongwei's influence will be further strengthened!
"Yes, Lord! But Lord, the Marquis's Mission Department does not have any magical skills or a complete collection of magical skills with the same name. Only your subordinates know the Fiery Fire Magic Skill and the Fiery Fire Palm! If they can perform the Fiery Fire Magic Skill and the Fiery Fire Palm, your subordinates can teach them. If they perform other magical skills, then..."

Cui Rongwei first bowed in response and then asked his question.

However, when Zhu Chengwu heard Cui Rongwei's words, he frowned.

"Rong Wei, I remember when I taught you the Fiery Fire Skill and the Fiery Fire Palm, I told you that you were not allowed to pass on the skills without my permission. When did you start to think that you could teach the Fiery Fire Skill and the Fiery Fire Palm to others?
Also, no one will be able to fulfill the requirements to achieve the merits of magical skills in a short period of time. If there is someone who is able to fulfill the requirements to achieve the merits of magical skills in a short period of time, then you will be the first person I will investigate.

I just asked you to issue tasks and record everyone's merits. If someone meets the conditions for redeeming magical skills and makes a request to redeem magical skills, you can report it to me directly.

When did you have the authority to decide on the transmission of magical skills?"

Zhu Chengwu spoke very impolitely and questioned Cui Rongwei directly.

To be honest, Cui Rongwei disappointed Zhu Chengwu.

In three years, Cui Rongwei has changed a lot.

Most of the caution and prudentness we once had have disappeared, and are almost gone.

Instead, he started to become arrogant and even began to test Zhu Chengwu's bottom line.

Zhu Chengwu didn't know whether Cui Rongwei's remarks this time were his own ideas or there was someone behind him.

But since Cui Rongwei dared to say such words today, he will have to pay the price.

“Xiang Qi, the work of the Mission Department may be too heavy for Rong Wei. Although you have trained a lot in your uncle’s Foreign Affairs Office in addition to martial arts over the years, there are many things you cannot experience under your uncle’s wings.

Starting tomorrow, you will report to the Mission Department!
As Rong Wei's deputy, you are in charge of the merit verification!"

Zhu Chengwu looked at Su Xiangqi, who was standing behind Dai Fayan and attending the high-level meeting, and gave instructions.

"Yes, Lord Marquis!"

Su Xiangqi immediately bowed and clasped his fists to accept Zhu Chengwu's task without saying anything more.

Although this job may not be what Su Xiangqi wants, nor may it be what Dai Fayan has arranged for him.

But in the past three years, under Dai Fayan's careful training, Su Xiangqi has matured a lot. He understands that since Zhu Chengwu has made the arrangements, he cannot and should not refuse Zhu Chengwu's arrangements.

This is the awareness of being a subordinate.

As Dai Fayan's "parent-child"-like existence, Dai Fayan used up all his merits a year ago to fulfill Su Xiangqi's request for a complete set of magical skills manual of the same name, "A World Away".

A month and a half ago, Su Xiangqi successfully achieved first-class status by practicing Tianya Divine Art, surpassing the four great attendants around Zhu Chengwu.

Su Xiangqi has achieved first-class results at the age of less than 21 and has a bright future.

Moreover, after achieving first-class results and consolidating his first-class realm, it was time for Su Xiangqi to officially work for the Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

Seeing that Zhu Chengwu had directly assigned a hindrance to his task department without any agreement, and even assigned a candidate to replace him, Cui Rongwei finally regained his sanity and controlled his mouth at the last moment when he wanted to open it to say something else.

Zhu Chengwu looked at Cui Rongwei again.

Then he looked around.

"As the saying goes, one person's plan is short, but many people's plan is long. Do you have anything to add?"

Zhu Chengwu asked the senior officials of the Marquis' Mansion and the potential new stars in the audience.

Hearing Zhu Chengwu's question, everyone present said that Zhu Chengwu had already made very detailed arrangements and they had nothing to add.

Except Cui Shuyun.

"I have a question?"

Cui Shuyun suddenly spoke up and postponed the end time of this high-level meeting.

Seeing Cui Shuyun's speech, everyone present realized that Zhu Chengwu, the Marquis of Fu'an, had arranged many tasks, but none of them involved Cui Shuyun, the wife of the marquis and the person with the highest achievement in spiritual cultivation in the marquis' mansion.

"Should I go with you to the capital this time?"

However, the questions raised by Cui Shuyun were beyond the expectations of everyone present.

Cui Rongwei's expectant look was also disappointed.

"Hasn't this issue been discussed in advance? Min'an will stay in Xuzhou City, and you will go to the capital with us!"

Zhu Chengwu turned to look at Cui Shuyun in confusion, not understanding why Cui Shuyun would ask about this topic that had already been decided.

Before Zhu Chengwu became a master, Zhu Xiumin, who missed and worried about her mother Zhao Yushan and sister Zhu Xiulan, took advantage of her status as Zhu Chengwu's younger sister and secretly tried to find out the time when Zhu Chengwu would return to the capital.

After the news came that Prince Ming was trying to depose the queen, Zhu Xiumin cried and hesitated in front of Zhu Chengwu many times...

Finally, Zhu Chengwu was so fed up that he told Zhu Xiumin clearly that he would decide on his own time to return to the capital.

And even if he returned to the capital, Zhu Chengwu would not take Zhu Xiumin with him.

Zhu Xiumin had to stay in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion in Xuzhou City to guard the rear.

This was both Zhu Chengwu's angry words after being harassed by Zhu Xiumin many times and the best choice after much consideration.

Zhu Xiumin's identity is there. If she stays in Xuzhou City, she can replace Zhu Chengwu well and suppress and check the forces of all parties.

Moreover, Zhu Xiumin left the capital city only to escape the marriage arranged by Prince Ming. Once Zhu Xiumin returned to the capital city, it would be easy for Prince Ming to bring up the past and seize upon her flaws.

Zhu Xiumin stayed behind in Xuzhou City, so Zhu Chengwu would naturally take Cui Shujun, the wife of the marquis, away with him.

One reason is that Zhu Chengwu needed a female relative to conduct his wife's diplomacy.

Secondly, without him watching, Zhu Chengwu was really afraid that something unexpected would happen to Zhu Xiumin and Cui Shuyun, causing a major public opinion earthquake.

Over the past three years, Zhu Xiumin and Cui Shuyun have become increasingly close.

Oftentimes, Zhu Chengwu would accidentally discover that the two women were “playing pranks” more and more outrageous!
In fact, this is the real reason why Zhu Chengwu wanted to take Cui Shuyun away, separate Cui Shuyun and Zhu Xiumin, and put Cui Shuyun under his nose. After all, it was just a female diplomacy, and Zhu Chengwu's mother Zhao Yushan and another biological sister Zhu Xiulan were still in the capital!
It’s not that they can’t replace Cui Shuyun’s role!
After Zhu Chengwu decided to go to Beijing, Zhu Xiumin stayed behind in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion in Xuzhou City, while Cui Shujun followed the large army to Beijing. Zhu Chengwu revealed the fact to Zhu Xiumin and Cui Shujun in advance, so Cui Shujun knew about it in advance.

In addition, as more and more talented people came to Fu'an Marquis Mansion in the past three years, Cui Shuyun devoted herself to spiritual cultivation and no longer managed the affairs of Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

That's why Zhu Chengwu deliberately skipped Cui Shuyun and Zhu Xiumin when making the arrangements.

"It's not safe for Xiumin to stay in Xuzhou City alone. Once you leave with most of your forces, someone might want to threaten you by capturing Xiumin.

Although Xiumin has achieved first-class results, two fists cannot beat four hands!
Why don't I stay here too? With a top martial artist and a soul-refining Yin God, and with the various arrangements in the Fu'an Marquis's mansion, as long as the Grandmaster doesn't do it himself, there should be no worries about safety!"

Cui Shuyun explained the reason why she interrupted and the reason why she stayed in Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

Zhu Chengwu thought about what Cui Shuyun said and felt that there was indeed some reason for it.

Over the past three years, Zhu Xiumin has attended many occasions on behalf of Zhu Chengwu, and almost everyone tacitly acknowledges that Zhu Xiumin is Zhu Chengwu's closest relative.

Once Zhu Chengwu leaves with a large force, Zhu Xiumin's safety will indeed be a big problem.

Even during these three years, Zhu Chengwu specially created a magical skill for women called "Ming Yu Shengong" and a matching stunt called "Yi Hua Jie Yu".

Zhu Xiumin lived up to Zhu Chengwu's expectations and after modifying the "Ming Yu Shengong", he achieved a first-class level half a year ago.

But even if Zhu Xiumin has modified the magic code and achieved first-class level, once several first-class or even junior masters and masters take action, it will be difficult for Zhu Xiumin to guarantee his own safety.

If Cui Shujun also stayed in Xuzhou City, with one first-rate master plus a Yin God, combined with the many arrangements in Fu'an Marquis' Mansion, multiple first-rate masters or even minor masters would no longer be a threat.

However, it would be useless if the Grand Master did it himself.

And the increasingly "intimate" relationship and behavior between Cui Shuyun and Zhu Xiumin...

If he wasn't watching, then...

"Min'an, come with us to Beijing!

Qiuyue, your relatives and clansmen are all in Xuzhou City, so you should stay.

After we leave, you will be in charge of all matters in Fu'an Marquis' Mansion!
Min'an, Lord Cui, General Zhao... all high-ranking officials of the Marquisate, all affairs of the Marquisate of Fu'an should be handed over to Qiuyue, and each of you should leave an assistant to assist Qiuyue in stabilizing the rear!"

Finally, Zhu Chengwu frowned and changed his original arrangement.

"Yes, Lord Marquis!"

Hearing Zhu Chengwu's arrangement, Qiuyue, who was serving beside him, was stunned, then bowed and replied.

At this time, Qiuyue didn't know what her mood was.

Taking over the job that originally belonged to Zhu Chengwu's younger sister, Princess Min'an, should be considered a high position and should be a cause for celebration.

But from the facts, those who stayed behind were not the most trusted confidants of Zhu Chengwu.

Qiuyue didn't know whether she was valued by Zhu Chengwu this time or excluded from the group of confidants that Zhu Chengwu valued the most.

However, no matter how complicated Qiuyue's heart was, she could only obey orders.

She does not have the status and identity of Zhu Xiumin and Cui Shuyun, so she dares not to make suggestions on Zhu Chengwu's decision.

"I have another suggestion!"

After seeing Zhu Chengwu finish arranging the matters for those who stayed behind, Cui Shuyun spoke again.

"Say!"

Zhu Chengwu looked at Cui Shuyun. Cui Shuyun's behavior today was a bit abnormal.

In the past, Cui Shuyun had always been an invisible presence in all high-level meetings of the Fu'an Marquis' Mansion.

Now other people don't give any opinions, but Cui Shuyun keeps interrupting~
Abnormal!

It's so abnormal!

“Brother Rong Wei’s abilities are limited, and I don’t think he is qualified for the position of head of the mission department!
In addition, Rong Wei’s cousin has not yet achieved first-class status, while Xiang Qi has already achieved first-class status.

There is no reason for a top-notch master to serve as a deputy to a weakling!
I think the position of head of the mission department can be given to Xiangqi.

As for Brother Rong Wei, he still needs some more experience!
Or you can put aside your business management, concentrate on martial arts, and make arrangements after you become a first-rate martial artist."

Cui Shuyun's words once again surprised everyone present.

Cui Rongwei's expectant look suddenly turned into disbelief.

Cui Rongwei really didn't expect that Cui Shuyun, the cousin who relied on the Cui family's Earth Core Fire Lotus to sit on the position of the Marquis's wife, would stab him in the back at this time.

You have to know that the Earth Core Fire Lotus was brought back to the Cui family by his grandfather.

Without his grandfather, how could Cui Shuyun have the wealth and status she has today.

"Madam... I..."

Cui Rongwei was about to say something, but was immediately interrupted by Zhu Chengwu.

"Rong Wei is still capable! Since taking charge of the Foreign Affairs Department, he hasn't found any major mistakes so far!
Xiangqi is extremely talented in martial arts, but he still needs to see how he handles specific matters.

It is decided that Rong Wei will be in charge of the Mission Department temporarily, and Xiang Qi will be the deputy! "

Zhu Chengwu directly rejected Cui Shuyun's suggestion.

Not accepted!

(End of this chapter)