Realizing This Is Wuxia World After Cultivating For 300 Years
Chapter 103
Banquet Smelling Wine and Meat, There are Frozen Bones on the Road (2)
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The main subordinates of the State Supervisor have many responsibilities. The most important thing is not to get involved in politics and assist the State Supervisor in regulating the affairs of the state. Their authority and status is very high.
In terms of territory and authority, they might even surpass the Prime Minister of the king's country a thousand years ago!
“No need for that. As for how well you do it, it's still up to you." Cui Heng waved his hand and asked with a smile, "By the way, where did Hui Shi send the letter?"
“My master, this morning, Mr. Chen sent someone back to report his progress. They said that they have finished sending it to 11 Counties, ” Liu Litao said respectfully. “Luo'an County and Changfeng Prefecture must accept it.”
"Then, he should go to Luo'an County next." Cui Heng thought for a moment and smiled. “I remember this Luo'an Governor named Ren Yuankui. It is said that he has gained the support of two of the Seven Distinguished Families?”
There are two conditions required to replace the position of State Supervisor.
One was to gain the support of two of the Seven Distinguished Families, or one of the Daoyi Palace and the Zen Baolin Temple. The other is to gain the support of the current State Supervisors.
This meant that Ren Yuankui only needed to gain the support of the State Supervisor before he could follow normal procedures to succeed as the Fengzhou State Supervisor.
"Okay, my lord." Liu Liao nodded. “Ren Yuankui is the best at exploiting others. He had excellent relationships with various large families, sects, and merchants. It is said that he has already started discussing with some State Supervisors, hoping to get support from them.”
“If someone wants to get support from other Country Supervisors, I'm afraid there are terms.” Cui Heng smiled.
"I heard that they wanted to use everyone's taxes in Fengzhou as a bargaining chip." Liu Litao was quite knowledgeable. “Only the distribution ratio has not been determined. It has not been decided.”
"Tsk tsk, using state taxes as a bargaining chip." Cui Heng turned his head to look towards Luo'an County and sneered. “This is really a business without capital!”
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Luo'an County was once the richest place in Fengzhou. It had even been the capital of Fengzhou during the previous dynasty.
Although it was no longer as grand as before, it was still a place whose military power was second only to Changfeng Prefecture.
When the previous State Supervisor, Cao Quan, was still alive, the regional judge of Luo'an County, Yuan Kui, had pride and instantly ignored orders from the State Supervisor to attack the rebels.
This directly caused the Yan rebels to become unstoppable for a long time, allowing them to quickly occupy several large districts.
A few months ago, Cao Quan was assassinated and the Yan rebels were defeated and destroyed. Ren Yuankui had an idea and began to desperately contact the various large factions. After paying quite a heavy price, he finally gained the support of the Ye and Jiang families in Jiangnan.
Furthermore, as long as he had the support of the current State Supervisor, he could become Fengzhou State Supervisor as he wished.
Of course, the most magnificent banquet was definitely a banquet for the other State Supervisors.
Like today.
State Supervisor You, Wei Xiong, came to discuss the election of Prefectural State Supervisor Feng with Ren Yuankui.
This is the third time they have talked about this.
Traditionally, as long as the outcome of these negotiations were more or less satisfactory to both sides, the issue could essentially be resolved.
Therefore, Ren Yuankui took it very seriously.
At the feast, three cows and a sheep were prepared. There are 12 kinds of honey, 16 kinds of fruits, 9 kinds of precious wild birds, as well as monkeys, snakes, rabbits, and other kinds of native wild animals. There was also an endless stream of quality wine.
The entire banquet hall was filled with the aroma of wine and meat.
Even if more than a hundred people were invited to this banquet, it would already be more than enough. They may not be able to spend it all
However, in reality, there were only two people attending the banquet: The Governor of Luo'an County, Yuan Kui, and Bie Weixiong of You State.
Of course there were also musicians formed by 72 people playing music beside him.24 thin-veiled young girls danced on the banquet floor.
However, they are not qualified to taste the delicacy at the banquet.
Wei Xiong was already in his sixties, but his physique was still strong. He was a burly man nearly nine feet tall with a beard.
He doesn't look like a civilian official. He looks more like a general.
She narrowed her eyes as she admired the graceful figure of some young female dancers. He casually pointed to the two of them and said with a smile, “Governor Ren, both are not bad. Tell them to my room to play tonight.”
“Haha, as long as you like it, even if you want everything, it's okay!” Ren Yuankui laughed and said, “This is all young chicks that we have carefully chosen. All of them are 28 years old and never touch rain or dew.”
"No-no. I'm old, so I can't show off anymore.” Wei Xiong's gaze swept over the half-closed bodies of the young girls. He shook his head and said, "If I were ten years younger, I would definitely fight with all my heart tonight, haha!"
“Don't say that. You are still at an age where you are full of passion.” Ren Yuankui poured a glass of wine for Wei Xiong and flattered, "You are truly as impressive as before."
“Haha, I love listening to you. All right, I'll add two more girls." Wei Xiong laughed and ordered two more young female dancers. Suddenly, he changed the subject. “However, having fun is one thing. Don't think of relying on this to make me help you bargain with Supervisor Shen. Supervisor Shen is the Supervisor of Your Country, Shen Yu."