Regarding Zhuo Changkong's words, Lu Ming just didn't seem to understand, and he provoked the battle of the feudal marquis on a whim. Therefore, Lu Ming could only nod slightly, indicating that he had listened.

"I'm afraid you still don't understand that once you become a marquis, it means that you have jumped out of the quagmire of most of the officialdom and entered a more independent princely circle. Zhuo Changkong further explained.

"I won't mention the princes of the Wenxiang lineage, but the princes of the military department and the demon suppression division are all the same. Zhuo Changkong took a sip of tea and said: "The people who came out of the Demon Suppression Division are called Wuhou and Wuwang, and the military department cultivates them as Junhou and Junwang. ”

Lu Ming silently remembered it in his heart, continued to nod, and refilled the tea for Zhuo Changkong. He had seen a military marquis, it was Ling Fenghou from the Zhennan Army, but he only thought it was very fashionable before, and he didn't know anything else.

"The reason why these princes are more independent and pure, in the final analysis, is because of the heavy military force of the dynasty. Those of you who are marquis and king with military force are the future and pillars of the dynasty. In other words, the prince has transcended the ups and downs of officialdom, and only needs to use force to judge superiority. ”

Lu Ming understood a lot, and at the same time, he was glad that he had taken this road, and he could avoid a lot of officialdom calculations and intrigues in the future.

"But don't be proud and slack off because of this. Zhuo Changkong suddenly changed his words again, and reminded with a smile: "Do you know why I'm not worried that you will deliberately put on a show, or Dao Si himself will bring out some princes?"

Lu Ming shook his head, he also had this kind of doubt in his heart. It stands to reason that Yunkong Dao shouldn't be just a little princely right. Although the battle of the feudal marquis is dangerous, if the Dao Division is willing, he can completely exploit the loopholes to bring out a lot of martial marquis, and the inspector of the general department can't find fault with it.

Zhuo Changkong said: "It's very simple, because they don't dare, even if they really deliberately cheat for favoritism to bring out the prince, they can't keep this son." ”

Lu Ming was slightly taken aback, can he dare to love the position of prince and marquis again?

Zhuo Changkong gave Lu Ming a gesture of calmness, and then he took a moment to say: "Since you are a marquis by force, you must use force to defend your title, unless you are hereditary, you can always have the protection of your ancestors." ”

Lu Ming's heart moved, but he was not timid, and he defended his position with force, which was not difficult for him. It's just that it depends on whether there are any benefits in it.

Zhuo Changkong saw that Lu Ming was as calm as ever, and nodded approvingly: "Specifically, when you start on the day when you are officially crowned, it means that you are standing on the cusp, and it will inevitably attract the challenge of many powerhouses in the same realm in the entire Imperial Dynasty Town Demon Division. ”

"As long as you can stay unbeaten, you can keep your position. Zhuo Changkong said: "Once you are defeated once, it is likely to be death, along with your position and fiefdom, it will directly change hands." ”

Lu Ming was stunned and asked, "Can't refuse?"

Zhuo Changkong shook his head and said, "Naturally not, since you dare to be a marquis, it means that you have accepted the endless challenges behind this glory." Natural selection and respect for the strong are also the foundation of the founding of the dynasty, how can we avoid war?"

"Then what if you win, what's the benefit?" Lu Ming couldn't help but ask. He is not afraid of challenges, the key must be good, otherwise he will not have that idleness.

Zhuo Changkong nodded this time and said, "Two benefits." ”

Lu Ming's eyes lit up, and he listened to Zhuo Changkong continue: "First, it can make you experienced in a hundred battles and increase your combat experience against the enemy. Second, if your subordinates don't kill each other, he will have to work for you for a year, which is a rule that all demon suppressors must follow. ”

Lu Ming suddenly understood that this was the case, the title of marquis does not mean that he can sit firmly on the high platform, but he still has to face challenges at all times in order to keep his title and enjoy the infinite scenery.

"It's fair, otherwise it will inevitably raise a group of so-called strong people who are vegetarian and do not seek progress. Lu Ming thought secretly.

It's no wonder, if the Dao Si dares to deceive and bring out a Wu Hou who is not strong, I am afraid that he will soon be picked off by outsiders, and his death will be small, and even the entire Dao Si will have to be discredited.

Lu Ming was not afraid of challenges, but he asked himself that he probably didn't have much time to play with those challengers, so he asked directly: "If you don't want to be challenged all the time, is there a way?"

Zhuo Changkong smiled and said, "It's not that there are no methods, and there are two kinds of them. ”

"One is to kill and kill, as long as you are strong enough and ruthless enough, you can naturally deter those who want to rise to the top. ”

"The second option is simpler. It is you who take the initiative to challenge the people on the princely list, as long as you can be on the list, those who do not have a title will no longer be able to challenge you. After Zhuo Changkong finished speaking, he blew away the hot air floating on the teacup, and drank it all with a smile.

"Wanghou Bang?" Lu Ming thought about it carefully, but he hadn't heard of it.

"The Shenwu Dynasty has thirty-six provinces, plus an imperial city with strong people, and there are quite a few princes born from so many places. Zhuo Changkong continued: "The Demon Division and the Military Department of the Imperial Dynasty Town have set up the Shenwu Princes and Marquis List, and they are on the list purely by force and supernatural powers. ”

"Not to mention the Wang Bang, the Hou List is divided into seven, six, and five grades, and there are 300, 200, and 100 people on the list respectively. ”

"As long as you can climb the Seventh Rank Hou List, even if it is the 300th at the bottom of the list, you can avoid the challenge of ordinary people and sit firmly on the Hou List. ”

Lu Ming was suddenly interested, this was a good way, but he still asked, "What are the benefits of being on the list?"

Zhuo Changkong said strangely: "Once you are on the martial arts list, the world knows it, isn't this the biggest benefit?

"If you can make it to the top of the list, the entire Cloud Sky Dao will be proud of you. Zhuo Changkong's eyes burned.

Lu Ming said with some embarrassment: "Isn't there any substantial benefit, such as heaven and earth treasures, or the inheritance of divine skills?"

Zhuo Changkong laughed angrily, this kid is really a master who doesn't see rabbits and doesn't scatter eagles.

Shaking his head, Zhuo Changkong said with a smile: "No, those who are on the princely list will no longer be deprived of their titles and fiefs." Unless you gamble privately, the Demon Suppression Division will not care. ”

Lu Ming heard the implication of Zhuo Changkong's words, as long as the two parties were willing, they would completely ask for some substantive benefits.

"Lord Zhuo, won't the supernatural powers of Fumo Mountain participate in this kind of battle?" Lu Ming asked curiously, noticing that Zhuo Changkong had never mentioned Fumo Mountain.

Zhuo Changkong said with a smile: "The supernatural powers on the mountain are different from us, they pursue quiet and inaction, and they are not interested in the position of prince. ”

Lu Ming pondered for a moment, and then asked a sharp question, "Aren't you afraid that someone will deliberately hide their strength and compete for the princely list?"

Even if he himself is this kind of person, suppressing his cultivation with the realm of perfection, it is difficult for even those who are strong to see it.

Zhuo Changkong glanced at Lu Ming and said with a smile: "You are talking about those who have a perfect realm, suppressing the realm, right?"

"Rest assured, there are still very few such shameless strong people, and it doesn't mean much to condescend to the noble. Moreover, everyone's practice is gradual, and it is impossible to complete it step by step, and it is easy to be noticed. ”

"What's more, for the true pride of the sky, he is not afraid of this kind of person. With the same realm of cultivation, they even dared to compete with the king. "Zhuo Changkong is categorical.

Lu Ming smiled embarrassedly, isn't this what he is talking about, "Like me, the pride of the sky, even if the Martial Emperor suppresses the realm of the five grades, I dare to fight with him." ”