Undead Mentor Aspects

Xiao Tianming took a small but delicate hand-painted painting and examined it carefully.The face was surprised for a while, stunned for a while, and finally turned into a firm smirk, fearless and fearless.

The wind blows and the clouds move, and the moonlight falls on the ground, illuminating Xiao Tianming's transformation.Elegant black and fiery red are intertwined. Against the background of a circle of flames, half of a huge and powerful figure is exposed.Horns, claws, hoofs, bat wings.The entangled muscles revealed powerful strength, and the lingering black air brought even more magical pressure.Formal dual practice of magic and martial arts, a masterpiece of heaven and earth, a devil!

In the background of the picture, in the dark night sky, above the blazing flames, there is a faint image of a black castle. After carefully distinguishing it, Xiao Tianming suddenly realizes: This is the city of Kyoto!

In an instant, Xiao Tianming probably understood the thoughts of the old lord. It has been a legend for many years that Huanglong is blessed by gods, and there are hidden masters who live in seclusion. I believe the lord must have his own way to predict the future.And this image was forcibly imprinted on Xiao Tianming's head by the old lord before he left.

Is the old lord worrying about nothing?Xiao Tianming didn't think so.The clues he has proved many times that the old king's guess is likely to be true!According to Saruman: The season of restlessness is coming again, natural disasters are coming!

A black flame floated up. Xiao Tianming spent two days and two nights drawing it in his hands, and it was enough to be turned into ashes in a real way, before falling to the ground.From then on, no one knew what Xiao Tianming guessed from the old emperor, and what kind of strength supported him to make the right choices in the following time.

Xiao Tianming couldn't help but burst out laughing when he recalled the look in the eyes of old gentlemen Song and Wei who looked at him with deep meaning when he was about to leave.Erbita, located in the southern part of the empire, close to the Elven Forest.Xiao Tianming had carefully checked its location, and it was very close to the Omniscient Tower he had been to.I believe that it is impossible for the old emperor to have no intention of helping each other.

More importantly, that location happened to be very close to the fiefdom of the Xiao family.It can be said that that is the traditional sphere of influence of the Xiao family.Once the emperor moves the capital, the Xiao family will benefit greatly.As for the Song family whose traditional roots are in the capital city, they suffered a heavy loss. No wonder the old Patriarch Song treated him lukewarm.

A long time ago, the city of Erbita was the imperial city of a small country. After being conquered by the Yellow Dragon Empire, it was rebuilt many times and became one of the central cities in the south of the empire. It has a good relationship with the elves.Therefore, if you really decide to move the capital, you can still reduce a lot of trouble.The economic and political foundations are in place, and the old emperor is very good at choosing places.

It is worth mentioning its name: Erbita.In the pronunciation of ancient divine language, it means hope.The city of hope has a profound meaning, even if Xiao Tianming was killed, the old emperor really didn't know anything about it, and the one who decided to move the capital was an old fox...

Xiao Tianming returned to the room, and Xiao Tianming had a good sleep, forgetting all his thoughts, worries and hardships.He is an undead, just do his best and obey the destiny.It is a good experience to act as a cameo in a theater. If you take it too seriously, get into the drama too much, and play yourself into it, it will not be beautiful.

The next day, in the study, Xiao Tianming called Xiao Zheng to the front again, and carefully asked about the situation of the Xiao family in the past few days.At the patriarch succession meeting at that time, Xiao Tianming had formally proposed to thoroughly investigate the situation of the Xiao family to be a confidant.A few days have passed, and there should be an approximate result.

Xiao Zheng walked in, still saluting very formally.Even if Xiao Tianming is a 20-year-old kid, he is still the Patriarch of the Xiao family. The majesty of the Patriarch cannot be broken. He is the most trusted butler, and he cannot take the lead in rebellion.The old Patriarch trusted him and let him assist Master Xiao. He must live up to the old Patriarch's expectations.In this regard, after Xiao Tianming tried to persuade him a few times, he found that there was no improvement, so he let him go.

"Tell me, a few days have passed, what are the results of your investigation." Xiao Tianming asked casually while writing something.

"Where do we start first? The order is too general, and there is no way to talk about it." Xiao Zheng was a little helpless.Blood relationship, pedigree, fiefdom, industry, power, policy, history, these are all the current status of the family, and it is obviously unrealistic to talk about them one by one. .

"Well, first tell me about the family's sphere of influence, areas of concern, and status."

Speaking of the status of the Xiao family?Xiao Zheng immediately looked upright and proud: "Our Xiao family was granted the title of Duke of the Town, and together with Duke Ning and Duke Hu, we are also called the Three Dukes. Except for the princes who occasionally appear in the empire's unknown generation, the status of the Three Dukes is second only to the emperor. Your Majesty. Among them, the lineage of Xiao's family, the Duke of our town, is the most respected."

"Under the three dukes, there are seven marquises and twelve counts, 72 viscounts, three hundred barons, and thousands of lords. We, Xiao Jiaming, occupy a marquis seat, three earls, more than ten viscounts, barons and lords are not counted. We can be regarded as imperial nobles Circle a big force. As for the power behind the scenes, it has been in the hands of the old Patriarch before, I think he will explain it to you."

Xiao Tianming nodded. This is similar to what the old guy said. The Xiao family occupies about a quarter of the empire's power.

"In Xiao, Wei, and Song, the Song family is in charge of politics, and the Wei family is in charge of military affairs. Our Xiao family is in charge of the power of practitioners. Among the serving empire practitioners, the Xiao family has cultivated the most masters. At the same time, the Xiao family also As the guardian of the empire, every time the empire is in crisis, it is the Xiao family who stand up. Correspondingly, the Xiao family has a bad reputation among ordinary people."

"Our family's forces are scattered all over the place, and we are the backbone of society. The fiefdoms are concentrated in the three southern counties, and they are deeply rooted in the local area, with a solid foundation..."

Xiao Tianming stopped writing suddenly, and interrupted: "Is the city of Erbita near the Elven Forest the fiefdom of our family?"

"No, my lord. The city of Erbita is one of the largest cities in southern Myron County, and it has always been under the official jurisdiction of the empire. However, Myron County is the main fiefdom of our family, and the southern part including Myron County The three counties have always been the family's traditional sphere of influence." Xiao Zheng said something, but he didn't know what Xiao Tianming meant.

Xiao Tianming firmly believed that the inexplicable hostility of the other two families towards him was due to this.Not only the area around Elbita, but also the three counties including Myron County are their own.If the emperor decides to move the capital, the biggest beneficiary is definitely himself.Thinking of the emperor's instructions, if the royal family withers, the three major families have the right to replace the royal family and control the empire.

The Xiao family, which occupies the three counties in the south, is the most direct controller, and Xiao Tianming is the person most likely to seize the country.What's more frightening is that Xiao Tianming is young enough, has enough energy, drive, and ambition.

The two old men did not believe that Xiao Tianming could still maintain restraint when faced with such huge fame and fortune.This is impossible!As long as it is a normal human being, when faced with the world at its fingertips, it can see through and calm down like an old man.This is experience, this is the precipitation of time, and it cannot be solved by talent or strength alone.

Whether it's from the family or from the individual, the fear and hostility of the two old people towards Xiao Tianming are due to profound reasons.After all, even if he seized the country, it would not be his turn, a little baby.Xiao Tianming is naturally not to please both sides.Back then, His Majesty the Emperor must have considered this hidden danger, so he had a showdown when the heads of the three major families were all present, and it was not without the intention of restraining Xiao Tianming.

What a group of old foxes!Xiao Tianming sighed.Fortunately, I am not a vegetarian either. If I am really a young man, why not be played to death by them?

"Xiao Zheng, how is our financial situation?" Xiao Tianming asked abruptly.

"Economy? The family's main source of income is the supply of subordinates, as well as a small amount of family business, which is enough to maintain the family's daily needs. There is no economic crisis." Xiao Zheng said one thing.

"I mean, if I want to buy all the land in a city, does our family have such great financial strength?" A crazy plan flashed in Xiao Tianming's mind.

"A city? Elbita? My God! Master, are you joking?" Xiao Zheng's mind turned quickly, and he obviously knew what this crazy young owner wanted to do: buy Elbita!Excited, even the Patriarch forgot to call.

"The family has made some money recently, following your orders, using the power of the family, establishing a family chamber of commerce, and monopolizing some imperial business routes. In the last duel incident, the family even took the opportunity to make a fortune by manipulating gambling. However, even if you add Even the previous savings of the Shang family can’t afford to buy all the land in a city!”

Xiao Zheng started to have a headache. If the leader said a word, he would break his leg, let alone this patriarch who didn't play cards according to common sense?Damn it, life is hard!

"Don't worry, let me ask you, how much money can the collateral family have?" Xiao Tianming asked instead.

"They have made a lot of money by taking advantage of the family's shelter over the years. Businessmen, officials, and soldiers have all become tyrants or gentry landlords, and they are all very fat. If it weren't for the family's strict order, no publicity, no Make trouble, otherwise take back all rights and expel the family. They will not be so honest." Xiao Zheng gritted his teeth when talking about these moths, after all, they borrowed the power of the family to grow, but did not think about giving back to the family at all, it is simply shameful!

"In this way, help me calculate how much land we can buy if we use all the funds of the family, including the funds in the hands of all collateral in-laws. It is the city of Erbita. You have to calculate it realistically and quickly. In a few days My God, the land price in Elbita will rise to a level that you can't accept. Don't be surprised when the time comes!" Xiao Tianming gritted his teeth and made a decision.

"My lord, this is impossible, they will not voluntarily hand over the money." Xiao Zheng was shocked.

"Believe me, I will make them spit out the money! What you need is to tell me how much land we can buy. This is very important. It must be fast, as soon as possible! At least, we must take over [-]% of the land, Don’t let any one of the important plots go unnoticed, after the statistics, tell me how much the difference is, and I’ll figure out a way!” Xiao Tianming said firmly.

Xiao Zheng moved his lips, but in the end he didn't say anything.He finally understood that this little patriarch, although he is usually very kind and easy to talk, is really serious and stronger than anyone else.His decision cannot be changed!

"Yes, Your Royal Highness Patriarch!" Thousands of words turned into a promise, and they immediately went out to start counting.Doing is the best support for Xiao Tianming.

"Wait, bring this with you!" Xiao Tianming handed to Xiao Zheng what he had been writing at the desk.

Xiao Zheng was stunned, and found out that what Xiao Tianming had been writing was actually an acquisition plan.Write clearly the goals of all key acquisitions, how to raise funds, how to borrow money from collateral in-laws, how to conceal people's eyes and ears, and other details.

Could it be that he was listening to himself while reporting and writing?Monster!A monstrous character!

Note: Myron, transliterated from Greek μ?λλoν, meaning the future.