Chapter 197: Life and death are up to him
"Well, since everyone says so, let's do a big job in this auction, and this time we strive to have a big harvest in the auction to improve our overall strength!"
After listening to everyone's opinions, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in Xiao Chengtian's eyes, and he also had a bottom in his heart, and finally made a decision. He's always been the last to make the decision. Although he is the head of the family, and some things seem to be in his own hands, Xiao Chengtian still asks for the consent of the family elders for many things.
Only with the support and understanding of his family can he do it, although it is a bit tedious, but it is a cohesive move.
The older generation in the family has a very special position in the family, and discussions like this are more out of respect for them. Xiao Chengtian also understood in his heart that the reason why he had sat firmly on the throne of the head of the family for so many years was indispensable to the support of the elders of these families.
"Next, there is one last thing, and it is also a more tricky matter, that is, how should Xiao Zhen deal with it? In view of my relationship with Xiao Zhen, I will try my best to avoid suspicion in this matter, and I will eventually listen to the opinions of everyone here. ”
Xiao Chengtian stood up from his seat specially, his face was full of serious expressions, and his gaze swept over everyone present quite deeply, and every expression was in his eyes.
This is a more sensitive topic, although Xiao Chengtian and Xiao Zhen are not at odds, but after all, they are in the same vein as Xiao Chengtian, if Xiao Chengtian intends to let Xiao Zhen die, it is not easy for others to say anything.
No matter what, Xiao Chengtian is the head of the family, and even if he wins the hearts of the people by brainstorming, he doesn't have to explain everything to the people in the clan.
What did Xiao Chengtian mean by bringing this matter up? For a while, everyone was a little confused, looking at each other, and no one spoke for a long time.
"Xiao Zhen betrayed the family, fornicated with outsiders, stole the family's resources, and murdered the lives of the family's children, such crimes have long been tolerated. In my opinion, he should be killed in front of everyone in the family to set an example!"
Third Elder Xiao Li stood up, his face turned a little red, there was a trace of anger in his eyes, and he said with indignation. The first one to break the silence, not surprisingly, was Xiao Li.
"What the three elders said is extremely true. It's just that the family is now the time to employ people, Xiao Zhen is also a nine-rank martial artist no matter what, if he can use it and let him make meritorious contributions, it will be the best of both worlds!"
Before the words of the third elder Xiao Li fell, the fourth elder Xiao Xiangchen also stood up, arched his hand to Xiao Chengtian, and spoke.
Listening to Xiao Xiangchen's words, a hint of discoloration flashed in Xiao's eyes, and his eyes fell on the four elders of the Xiao family. This Xiao Xiangchen is only in his forties, but he is in the position of elder at the same time as a fifty-six-year-old martial artist.
It can be seen that there are still two brushes, and the words just spoken are even more wonderful and full of wisdom. Not to mention whether his suggestion is feasible or not, reasonable or unreasonable!
In terms of the technique alone, it's wonderful. First of all, he agreed with the three elders' statement, which made people feel that he was not targeting the three elders, but talking about things.
However, it is to elicit his own opinions, and it is a good "restraint and use", which is similar to Xiao Yi's thoughts in his heart, but Xiao Yi still thinks a little more than him, and Xiao Yi's thoughts are still different from Xiao Xiangchen.
"What are the four elders talking about, of course it is good to be able to use it, but is this Xiao really a usable person? He is a betrayer of the family, if the betrayer of a family is not punished accordingly, wouldn't our dignified Xiao family be in chaos? Besides, this Xiao Zhen is a wild horse, everyone here, who can say that he can be completely sure to be able to grasp him?"
When the third elder Xiao Li heard these words, he was not happy for a while. If you want to say who wants Xiao Zhen to die the most, it must be him, his son died at the hands of the Situ family, he was resentful in his heart, and he completely blamed Xiao Zhen for this resentment.
Who let Xiao really touch him on the muzzle?
"Third Elder, don't worry, I don't mean that you will be able to use Xiao Zhen, if Xiao Zhen can't use it, why not kill it?"
Xiao Xiangchen smiled indifferently, obviously he also knew the temper of this third elder, he just expressed his opinion, and he didn't have to worry more about the third elder, so he just talked about things.
In this matter, it is wise for him to choose to take a step back!
Sure enough, as soon as Xiao Xiangchen said this, Xiao Li immediately had nothing to say, and he himself said that it would be best if he could use it, after all, Xiao Zhen was the strength of a nine-rank martial artist. If he really really contributes to the family, it will be a big help!
Listening to the following discussion, Xiao Chengtian frowned, although they were reasonable, but he still didn't make up his mind in his heart, at this time, his eyes caught a glimpse of Xiao Zhengfeng and Xiao Hong, who had been sitting on the side and had not spoken, and said interestingly: "Big brother, second brother, what do you think we should do, how should we deal with our fourth brother?"
Xiao Zhengfeng and Xiao Hong also participated in this meeting, strictly speaking, they are now the core personnel of the Xiao family. It's just that for some reason they sat there and didn't speak.
Maybe he hasn't adapted to Xiao Chengtian's leadership, but more because he feels that he shouldn't talk much.
"This ......"
After listening to Xiao Chengtian's words, Xiao Zhengfeng and Xiao Hong were embarrassed almost at the same time, and they didn't know what to say for a while.
"Huh...... They are my elder brother and an important part of the family. You have the right to speak about anything in the Xiao family, the Xiao family is not only my Xiao family, but also the Xiao family of each of us, you can speak freely!"
Xiao Chengtian is very generous and authentic, this practice of beating a stick to give a piece of candy is easy to win people's hearts. The emperor's mental technique, except for the birds and the good bow, is nothing more than that!
"Okay, I'll talk about it!" Xiao Zhengfeng took a deep breath and stood up, a deep look appeared on his face, the whole person didn't seem to be interested, and his eyes flickered before he spoke: "I have indeed disobeyed you all these years, I am the eldest son of the Xiao family, and the position of the head of the family should be inherited by me, I once thought of using my own strength to prove that I am better than you." I also dreamed that one day you would be defeated at my hands, but if there was a day, I would not take your life, I would only take your position as the head of the family, after all, we are half-brothers, this is what I really thought in my heart. Or you will think that it is because I lost today that I mentioned brotherhood, or you will think that if I had won today, I would have done everything I could! If you think so, I can't help it. Regarding how to deal with Xiao Zhen's matter, I was not qualified to interject. Since you let me say it, I'll say it, and if I can, I beg you to spare his life, after all, we all have the same blood in our bodies!"
Xiao Zhengfeng's tone was quite sincere, and when he said these words, his face was a little depressed, as if the whole person was dozens of years old in an instant, and after finishing speaking, he arched his body to Xiao Chengtian before sitting back in his seat.
"As the eldest brother said, the two of us were not qualified to speak. Actually, what I want to say, the eldest brother has already said. We fought each other, but we never thought of killing each other. Maybe the fourth brother has thought about it, and you also know it, he has been more extreme and willful since he was a child. I mean, if you can, spare him his life!"
As soon as Xiao Zhengfeng's words fell, Xiao Hong turned out to be stubborn, and he was also not very interested. Now that the power in their hands has been completely confiscated by the family, they have completely no desire to compete for the position of head of the family.
When Xiao Chengtian heard this, he was also slightly moved, but he was silent for a while. To be honest, Xiao Chengtian still has the intention of leaving Xiao Zhen alive in his heart, but if this Xiao Zhen is not opened, then he has no choice.
After a long time, a glimmer of light flashed in Xiao Chengtian's eyes, his gaze fell on the sixth elder Xiao Guang, and he said, "Sixth elder, I want to hear your opinion!"
To be honest, Xiao Chengtian didn't really want to listen to Xiao Guang's opinion, but it was difficult for him to make a choice at the moment, so in order to avoid an embarrassing atmosphere, he had to let Xiao Guang support the scene.
"Me?" Being named by Xiao Chengtian, Xiao Guang was obviously stunned, and he didn't know how to answer for a while, so he smiled sassy before he spoke: "My opinion is the same as that of Young Master Xiao Yi, old and clumsy, the head of the family should ask the young master!"
Xiao Guang smiled a little smugly, stroked his beard, and seemed to be very satisfied with his wit.
Xiao Yi was also obviously stunned, and discussed it well, the fire of war actually burned on him, which made Xiao Yi a little surprised. Xiao knew what he was going to say early on, but he didn't expect that Xiao Guang, the old fox, would pull him directly into it.
"I think, Xiao is really alive and dead, we don't count!"
Xiao Yi was also verbose, stood up, and was speechless. As soon as these words came out, they instantly attracted everyone's side eyes, what is the explanation? Xiao Zhen is a traitor to the family, and now he is detained in the family, why can't they decide the life and death of the town?
"What does Young Master Xiao Yi mean by this?"
Su Ming frowned, and said in his heart, what kind of medicine is this kid buying in his gourd?
"Xiao Zhen's life and death are in his own hands, if he is willing to contribute to the family and make meritorious contributions, then he has chosen to live; if he is stubborn and unrepentant, then he has chosen death. That's why I said, we don't count Xiao Zhen's life and death, life and death are up to him, it depends on how he chooses!"
Xiao Yi stood up, his face slightly gloomy, and looked at everyone's reactions. When everyone heard this, they all nodded frequently, and what Xiao Yi said was indeed understandable.
"Xiao Yi is very reasonable, so be it! I will immediately bring someone to interrogate Xiao Zhen, if he can honestly explain and change his past mistakes, then he will still be my fourth brother! If not, don't blame me for being ruthless! Great Elder, Xiao Yi will go with me. Big brother and second brother, come with me too!"
When Xiao Chengtian heard this, a bright color flashed in his eyes, and he immediately made a decision.
Xiao Yi's words undoubtedly reminded him that there was really no need for their group of people to worry about Xiao Zhen's life and death.
This problem can be thrown to Xiao Zhen and let him make his own choice, how to choose is his business, the chance to survive is given to you, don't blame him for being ruthless if you don't cherish it.