Wang Xiaotian had actually been wandering anxiously outside the door, worried that the two would not agree and start to move. Both of them were very good to him, and he didn't want the two to be out of control. Therefore, I have been thinking about whether the two of them will fight, so that I can dissuade them.

Hearing Zhou Ziheng's call, Wang Xiaotian calmed down, and then knocked on the door and entered.

Zhou Ziheng looked at Wang Xiaotian and said, "Xiaotian, you can tell the teacher about your experience during this time." ”

When Wang Xiaotian heard this, he looked at Xuanying in surprise and found that she had an expression of "I am a transparent person, don't pay attention to me". He couldn't figure out why Zhou Ziheng wanted him to say this at this time.

Did he want to tell Xuanying in front of him how Xuanying had taken him away, and how he would break his promise and not let him go? Xuanying was not embarrassed, he himself felt embarrassed.

Zhou Ziheng saw Wang Xiaotian looking at Xuanying vigorously, and he also understood in his heart, so he said, "Ms. Xuanying, please sit down for a while." I will come as far as I go with the disciples. ”

Xuanying nodded and said, "Mr. Zhou, please." ”

Zhou Ziheng took Wang Xiaotian to his office, and the two sat down. Zhou Ziheng said: "What you experienced this time has been roughly reported to me by Feng Xingmin. Just tell me about going to Base 2. Be careful. ”

Wang Xiaotian nodded and told the story as it was, and Zhou Ziheng, who listened to it, was shocked. He didn't expect that his apprentice, in just a few months, would experience such a colorful and thrilling experience.

From Wang Xiaotian's narration, Zhou Ziheng could hear that Xuanying had no ill will towards Wang Xiaotian, but he had no choice but to break his promise many times and wanted to leave Wang Xiaotian at the base. All this is because Wang Xiaotian is the bearer of the last piece of the puzzle.

Zhou Ziheng thought for a moment, let Wang Xiaotian stay, and returned to the living room by himself.

Xuanying waited for Zhou Ziheng to sit down and said, "Mr. Zhou, you must have fully understood Xiaotian's situation, he is very important to us. I hope we can work closely with each other. Please feel free to say what conditions you have. ”

Zhou Ziheng thought for a while and said, "Ms. Xuanying is not afraid that my lion will open his mouth?"

Xuanying smiled slightly and said, "I believe that Mr. Zhou is not that kind of person. ”

"Oh?" Zhou Ziheng picked up the teacup and drank it all, and said, "Why does Ms. Xuanying trust Zhou so much?"

Xuanying said: "People's pursuit is nothing more than power and wealth. In terms of power, Mr. Zhou is one of the few people with the most real power in the Eastern Chu Kingdom, and if I want to go further, even if I can help, my power is very limited. ”

"As for wealth, for us, the Eastern Chu Kingdom, no, the wealth that is circulating in the entire reserve does not mean much to us, how much Mr. Zhou needs, just open your mouth, we will definitely be satisfied. ”

Zhou Ziheng smiled and said, "Speaking of which, Zhou really needs a little favor from Ms. Xuanying." ”

Xuanying said: "Mr. Zhou, please tell me, what Xuanying can do, he will never refuse." ”

Zhou Ziheng looked at Xuanying and said slowly: "I want to be the dean." ”

Xuanying was stunned and said, "This matter is beyond Xuanying's ability. Please forgive Hyun Ying for not being able to do anything. ”

The president of the Inspection Yuan, the most powerful person in the Eastern Chu State, is not one of them. Strictly speaking, the five eighth-level grandmasters of the Military and Political Commission were the real pinnacle of power in the Eastern Chu State. However, the five eighth-level grandmasters have long been ignorant of specific affairs, and even if they give orders, they are only through personal prestige, and they are not of an official nature.

Only in a state of emergency, such as the outbreak of a beast tide and the start of a full-scale war with the kingdom of Silo, can orders be issued in the name of the military and political council.

Under normal circumstances, the administration of the state is the responsibility of the bureaucratic system headed by the great ruling government, and the military is jointly responsible for the Ministry of Territorial Defense and the Ministry of Military Affairs. Behind the scenes, the inspection and supervision are the responsibility of the inspection office.

The bureaucratic system headed by the big ruling party is not only constrained by the parliament, but also cannot interfere with the military department and the inspection yuan, and there are also wealthy families in the local area.

The Ministry of Military Affairs and the Ministry of Territorial Defense are only responsible for military affairs and are not allowed to meddle in administrative matters

Business. Moreover, even if it is a warlord who divides one side, it is necessary to have good relations with the local tycoons. Otherwise, it is easy to be calculated.

Only the Inspectorate, which inspects officials and the military internally, cracks down on lawless and wealthy families, ambushes spies to spy on intelligence, is independent of the judicial system, and enforces the law on its own.

Because the power of the inspection yuan is too great, it is like a sharp sword, held in the hands of a righteous person, and it is a sharp weapon to eradicate evil and maintain justice. In the hands of outlaws, they become accomplices in aiding and abetting abuse.

Therefore, the selection of the president of the inspection yuan has become extremely important. According to the usual practice, the president of the inspection yuan must have the support of more than half of the members of the Military and Political Commission in order to sit firmly in that position.

Li Qian, the current president of the Inspection Yuan, has been missing for many years and is about to die. The election of a new dean is inevitable.

There are only three who are qualified to compete for the president, Dai Xuquan and Yin Haichuan, the two vice presidents, and Zhou Ziheng, the general counselor who actually controls the strongest force in the inspection yuan.

Zhou Ziheng had already figured out the attitudes of the five Force Grandmasters, Chen Yiping supported Yin Haichuan, Yang Liren supported Dai Xuquan, and Hu Minghui supported him. The attitude of the remaining two grandmasters, Xue Weifeng and Zhang Zijing, became particularly important.

Due to the special nature of the explorer, Xuanying maintains a close relationship with the five Force Grandmasters. Zhou Ziheng hoped that Xuan Ying could help him do the work of those Force Grandmasters. He didn't think that was too much to ask.

But Hyunyoung doesn't think so.

It is an iron law for explorers not to meddle in the affairs of the reserve. If she interferes in the affairs of the reserve because she owes someone a favor, she will inevitably lose her neutrality.

Once Xuanying has a bias, with the strong strength of the explorer, those who tend to be inflammatory, and those who tend to be inflammatory, will inevitably do what she likes, which will reverberate the entire Eastern Chu Kingdom, moving in the direction she wants, and then seriously interfere with the evolution of human civilization in the new era.

Therefore, Xuanying could only refuse.

Zhou Ziheng was disappointed with Xuanying's reply. However, he did not get angry. Instead, he smiled faintly and continued to drink tea, as if he had never mentioned it.

Hyun Young was embarrassed. She thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Zhou, if you are willing, I can provide the auxiliary props and potions needed to advance to the eighth level of the Force Grandmaster. Stand-in puppet, Xuanhuang Creation Pill, what do you need, just say. ”

Zhou Ziheng couldn't help but be moved. With these boosters and potions, the certainty of advancing to the eighth level of the Force Grandmaster increases by at least 30%.

However, he did not nod in agreement. Instead, he shook his head and said, "Thank you Ms. Xuanying for your kindness." However, I'm only at the seventh level of the Force Intermediate Level, and I am still very early before I am promoted to the eighth level of the Force Grandmaster. Not for now. ”

"So, what does Mr. Zhou need at the moment?"

Zhou Ziheng thought for a while and said, "Grandmaster Hu Minghui just told me that they have gained a lot from this expedition, and they have found a huge underground world, which has many strange properties, not only those monsters, but also rich in Xuanjinsha, I don't know if Ms. Xuanying is clear?"

Hyun Young shook her head blankly.

Zhou Ziheng continued, "Sect Master Hu is going to propose to other Grandmasters that in the underworld, open up a place for cultivators to practice. The monsters of the underworld are the source of the beast tide, and if you open up a training place in the underworld and eliminate those monsters in a planned and targeted manner, even if the beast tide will not disappear completely, the interval will become longer and the scale will be reduced accordingly. ”

Hyunyoung nodded. This situation is also a good thing for her. Every time she repaired the fence system, she found something that was permanently damaged and could not be repaired. Every time a beast tide broke out, she was worried that if the fence system couldn't bear it, what would she do?

However, Xuanying knew that Zhou Ziheng would not talk about this for no reason, and there must be follow-ups.

Sure enough, Zhou Ziheng continued: "I hope this matter will be handed over to the inspection institute to be responsible." ”

Xuanying was stunned for a moment and said, "Mr. Zhou, I need it."

What do I do?"

Zhou Ziheng put down the teacup and said, "The underground world is far away in the core area of the Great Wilderness, and our strength outside the fence is limited. When the time comes, it will inevitably rely on your strength, as well as the forces of Red Flame Castle, Wind Wolf Castle, and Wotai Fort. ”

"Those Grandmasters will definitely discuss with you in advance, and I hope that you will recommend the Inspection Yuan to take charge of this matter at that time. ”

Xuanying thought for a while and said, "I think Mr. Zhou is too worried. Open up a trial area in the underground world, if there is one suitable person in the entire Eastern Chu Kingdom to do this, it must be you, Mr. Zhou. How could other departments interfere for no reason?"

Zhou Ziheng shook his head and said, "No, I feel that the two bigwigs in the army are currently interested in expanding the power of the army outward. ”

Xuanying was puzzled and asked, "How did Mr. Zhou come to this conclusion?"

Zhou Ziheng said: "For this expedition, the two grandmasters will not talk about it for the time being. Mo Li is the guide, and he also puts it aside. In addition, there was one person in the Sword Pavilion, one person in the junior apprenticeship, one representative of the idle cultivators, one person in the Wind Wolf Castle, and the remaining two were soldiers. In terms of proportion and quantity, the strength of the military should not be underestimated. ”

"In addition, the Beast Tide military has performed well this time. The two bigwigs are instructing the military department to come up with a plan to build a permanent military fortress near the fence system to defend against the beast tide. ”

Xuanying nodded and said, "Xue and Yang are not wrong to do this." ”

Zhou Ziheng said: "It's right to do this. However, the tide of beasts is measured in 100 years. Don't you think it's too wasteful to build a permanent military fortress just for a hundred years?"

"If at this time, if you propose to open up a trial area in the underground world, do you think Xue and Yang will have a flash of inspiration and send the Yonggu military fortress and army to the underground world?"

Hyun Young suddenly realized. Zhou Ziheng's worries are not unreasonable. If the two grandmasters Xue and Yang really thought of this, it would be fine to leave this matter to the military.

Immediately, she thought about why Zhou Ziheng asked her to come forward. Because sending personnel and equipment to the Great Wilderness, it is inevitable to use Red Flame Fort for turnover, and it is also necessary to use her to provide technical support and even material support. Her opinion, the two Grandmasters Xue and Yang will definitely consider it seriously.

Xuanying thought about it, nodded happily, and said, "I will definitely suggest to the two grandmasters Xue and Yang that this matter be handed over to the Inspection Yuan." ”

In fact, Xuanying suggested that this matter be handed over to the inspection institute, and the reason is also very good, because it has always been the inspection institute before, which is responsible for contacting explorers, especially when it comes to repairing the fence system.

Right now, repairing the fence system and opening up a trial zone in the underworld both need to be connected to the explorer, and it's okay to leave it to a single person.

Zhou Ziheng listened, and a smile appeared on his face. For him, there is no rush to immediately take the throne of the dean. The most important thing is to create opportunities to have more contact with those five grandmasters and let them know their abilities and ideas.

Especially Marshal Xue Weifeng, whose attitude is still unclear, his support is crucial. If he can get his support, Zhou Ziheng will have a head start in the competition.

As for the last ticket, it would be best if Zhang Zijing could support it. If he can't support it, Zhou Ziheng can find a way to dig into the corners of other people.

Xuanying only thought that Zhou Ziheng was very mysterious before, and the dragon could not see the end. Now after several contacts, I have found something terrible about him, such a long-term plan, such a secret layout, which is terrifying. If you are an enemy of such a person, can you still sleep peacefully?

Fortunately, they are not enemies.

Zhou Ziheng poured tea on the two tea cups, picked up one with both hands and sent it to Xuanying. Xuanying stretched out his hands to catch the teacup, Zhou Ziheng picked up another teacup with both hands, and then said: "Let's replace wine with tea and celebrate the happy cooperation." ”

Xuanying smiled and pushed the teacup over, with a crisp "ding" sound, the two teacups touched together, and the tea inside rippled.

Volume 3 The autumn wind is bleak and the wilderness is over