diskusbooks Chapter 129 Let's see how long you can be so arrogant.
Chapter 129 Let's see how long you can be so arrogant.
Zheng Tiejun said, "After I leave, Zhao Youcai will temporarily take over the position of General of the Hemp-Clad Guard."
Zheng Tiejun looked at Lin Feng and said, "Brother Lin, you should cooperate well with Youcai and keep the Ma Yi Guard in check."
Lin Feng clasped his hands and said, "Your subordinate obeys."
The outcome was not too surprising to most people.
After Zhao Youcai joined the Ma Yiwei, he gained Zheng Tiejun's deep trust, and the two became as close as brothers.
No matter how capable Lin Feng was, Zheng Tiejun only treated him as a subordinate.
Many of the older members of the Ma Yi Wei were recruited by Lin Feng.
They would prefer Lin Feng to become a general of the Hemp-Clad Guard, but they have no say in the matter, and even their fate is in the hands of others.
Sun Yu, Zhang Xiaoyu, and others were indignant.
Lin Feng has made so many contributions, why can't he compete with Zhao Youcai, who just arrived?
Lin Feng remained relatively calm.
The acting general was not a real general.
It will only be valid after the official appointment is issued.
I am not without opportunities.
Even if I can't become a general in the Imperial Guard, I can still be a deputy general.
I'll lie low for two years and focus on improving my martial arts skills.
It's just a pity that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was wasted.
Zheng Tiejun treated everyone to a meal.
At the banquet, everyone went to toast Zheng Tiejun and Zhao Youcai.
The place where Lin Feng and his group were gathered was deserted and quiet.
Many of the people Lin Feng recruited went to toast Zhao Youcai, clearly indicating that they had already sided with Zhao Youcai.
Zhou Haitao was a little angry; he felt sorry for Lin Feng.
"Brother-in-law, this is so unfair."
Lin Feng took a sip of tea. "Fairness is just wishful thinking on the part of the weak."
Fairness can only exist when the strength is equal.
If we are not on equal footing with them, we shouldn't expect fairness.
Brothers, there's no need to complain.
We've gained quite a lot in the past six months.
Without a general to take us in, we're still hunting and farming.
Take a step back and say that.
If the general really wants to suppress us.
Apart from me, the deputy general, the general could easily take down any of you with a simple excuse.
But he didn't do that.
The general still knew how to leave a way out for others.
As I said before, improving your own strength is the most important thing.
Instead of complaining, think about how to improve your skills.
Zhou Haitao thought about it and felt that Lin Feng's words made sense.
“Brother-in-law is right, then I’ll eat more and gain more strength.”
Zhou Haitao started indulging in excessive eating and drinking.
Under his influence, the others also began to eat and drink excessively.
Lin Feng leisurely drank tea and ate his food.
He felt only a tiny bit of dissatisfaction.
This all stems from the system's strong support.
What good is it if you can't become a general in the Imperial Guard?
Even if I leave the Ma Yi Wei and continue to be a hunter, what difference will it make?
As long as the system is there, I will eventually become a master like the teacher.
I received three Jiazi Zenggong Pills today.
This is another breakthrough point of 180 points.
Um?what's the situation?
Isn't one Jiazi Enhancement Pill supposed to only give you thirty breakthrough points? How did it become sixty?
Could it be that the Jiazi Zenggong Dan that Zheng Tiejun gave himself before was substandard?
Never mind, it's a good thing that there are more breakthroughs now.
After using up this breakthrough point, Lin Feng estimated that his cultivation level should have improved by now.
I've been stuck at the Stone Flesh Realm for quite some time now; it's time for me to advance to the Iron Flesh Realm.
After dealing with everyone, Zheng Tiejun took a wine glass and went to find Lin Feng.
"Brother Lin, let's talk further."
Lin Feng, holding a teacup, and Zheng Tiejun, holding a wine glass, walked into the corridor and looked out the window.
"Brother Lin, I'll punish myself with a drink first. I broke my promise this time. I didn't push you to the position of General of the Hemp-Clad Guard."
Zheng Tiejun gulped down the strong liquor in his glass.
Lin Feng looked at him without saying anything, waiting for him to continue.
Zheng Tiejun continued, "I know in my heart that without Brother Lin, I would not be able to sit in this position of city lord."
But I don't really have any say in the position of the General of the Hemp-Clad Guard.
Zhao Youcai was a great help in enabling me to become a general in the Imperial Guard.
Zhao Youcai's elders were inner disciples of the Sword Sect.
They have a certain say in the appointment of subordinates.
Now that their family wants to place Zhao Youcai in the Ma Yi Wei (a type of guard), we have no choice but to make room for him.
Lin Feng's expression remained unchanged, but he was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected Zhao Youcai to have such a background.
Zheng Tiejun continued, "If you can't become a general in the Ma Yi Wei, Brother Lin can still become a county magistrate or a general in the city guards."
"I, as the city commander, cannot command the Ma Yi Guards, but I can command the county government and the city guards."
Regardless, Zheng Tiejun highly recognized Lin Feng's competence.
He hoped that Lin Feng would continue to work for him.
That's why he wanted to get Lin Feng into the city guard or the county government.
Lin Feng then finished drinking the tea in his cup.
"Thank you for your kind words, General. I need to think about my future plans for the next two days."
"No rush, take your time to think it over."
My door is always open to Brother Lin.
The two chatted for a while longer, and much of the misunderstanding between them dissipated.
In the adult world, there is no fairness or right and wrong, only advantages and disadvantages.
Zheng Tiejun's promise to make Lin Feng a general in the city guard or a magistrate in the county government was already more than enough.
Lin Feng did not agree, not because he thought the two positions were not high-ranking.
It was because Zheng Tiejun broke his promise.
He failed to keep his promise last time, and he may fail to keep this one as well.
One must always be wary of others and act with caution.
What if Zheng Tiejun and Zhao Youcai set a trap for me and kicked me out of the official organization of Qinghe County?
It's not impossible that people can't see into each other's hearts.
Lin Feng really needs to think this through.
Even if Zhao Youcai became the general of the Ma Yi Wei, he had no right to remove himself from his position as deputy general.
I can still survive.
But things were different when it came to the city guards and the county government.
The city lord's mansion oversees all the affairs of a county. If someone wants to remove the county magistrate or the general of the city guard, it's just a matter of submitting a report.
Lin Feng decided to wait and see.
Zheng Tiejun and Lin Feng returned to their seats, chatting and laughing.
Others who saw this felt that Lin Feng hadn't been completely sidelined yet.
Several people came over and toasted Lin Feng.
Most people remained seated; those who had chosen to side with Zhao Youcai naturally distanced themselves from Lin Feng.
Both teams will end up pleasing neither side.
After having enough wine and food.
The group escorted Zheng Tiejun to the entrance of the city lord's mansion.
At this time, the newly appointed general of the city guards and the county magistrate had been waiting at the gate of the city lord's mansion for a long time.
When they saw Zheng Tiejun come out, they all bowed and scraped as they went over to congratulate him.
Zheng Tiejun simply nodded.
Changing the city lord is no small matter.
In a few days, there will be an inauguration ceremony, and the Sword Sect will send people to support Zheng Tiejun.
Zheng Tiejun thanked the men of the Ma Yiwei and told them to go back.
He then led a group of people into the city lord's mansion.
When the guards saw Zheng Tiejun enter the city lord's mansion, they all turned back.
On the way back, they split into three small groups.
Lin Feng and three others formed a small group.
A small group of neutral people.
The largest group was naturally Zhao Youcai's group.
Honghe Double Guns followed behind Zhao Youcai.
Back at the headquarters of the Ma Yi Wei, Zhao Youcai immediately adopted an official demeanor and assigned tasks to everyone.
However, they deliberately didn't arrange anything for Lin Feng and the other three.
Lin Feng didn't care. Let's see how long you can be arrogant.