The film owner and the three elders issued an order to summon Zhang Menggui and Zhang Mengjue back to the headquarters, but they did not dare to disobey.
It wasn't a big deal in the first place. Coming to the headquarters would mean a demotion at most.
If it was the order of the Shadow Master and the three elders, it would be tantamount to betraying Blood Shadow.
What we have to face next is endless pursuit.
Moreover, it is not only the blood shadows who are chasing them, but also the Yan Kingdom.
After receiving the order, the two men immediately set off on the road.
In six or seven days, we returned to the Blood Shadow headquarters.
The matters that need to be explained have already been explained in letters on the road.
Now there is no need to go to see Zhang Dingming to discuss anything. The two of them went straight to the meeting hall.
"Zhang Menggui, the master of the Zhenze branch, Zhang Mengjue, the master of the Linji branch, see the film master."
These two guys deserve to be trained by a family with tens of thousands of years of history. Although Zhang Menggui is a idiot, their behavior is still very dignified.
Punishment elder Xu Qingquan asked: "Zhang Menggui, the former deputy hall leader of the Zhenze branch is suing you for removing him from his position for no reason, and he is still making lewd comments all day long.
What's more, they also misappropriated resources in the branch's warehouse, totaling more than one million pieces of medium-grade spiritual stones, to provide you with debauchery, is this possible?"
Zhang Menggui said quickly: "Replying to the punishment elder, this is indeed the case.
My subordinate was confused for a moment and did something stupid. I am willing to double the repayment of the embezzled resources. I also ask the film owner and the elders to give him a lighter sentence."
Such a straightforward confession left everyone at a loss.
Zhou Luan also immediately understood that this guy had received guidance from Zhang Dingming.
Anyway, the crime committed is not worthy of beheading, so it is better to admit it honestly and make up for the misappropriated resources.
In this way, Xueying's interests were not greatly harmed and he could be given a lighter sentence.
With his attitude of accepting punishment, Xu Qingquan couldn't toss him any more.
"Since you took the initiative to admit your fault, you will be given a lighter sentence.
Zhang Menggui, the leader of the Zhenze branch, neglected his duties and misappropriated treasury resources.
Now, I am deprived of my position as the leader of the hall and retain my position as a sinecure elder. I will go home and reflect on my mistakes, and I will not cause any more trouble."
Zhang Menggui also bowed calmly: "Thank you so much to the film owner and the elders. The sinner will leave."
After that, he turned around and walked out of the meeting hall, returning to Xujialing Mountain.
Zhang Mengjue made no big mistake. He came here mainly to receive a reward.
The Penal Hall only has the power to punish delinquents, but not to reward merit.
Third Elder Cao Jing said: "Zhang Mengjue, the leader of the Linji branch, has been the leader for more than seventy years.
In the past seventy years, the intelligence sent to the headquarters from the Linji branch has more than tripled.
In addition, a large number of precious spiritual objects were also sent.
After investigation, it was found that Zhang Mengjue worked conscientiously and made no mistakes during his tenure as the hall master.
Capable people with meritorious deeds should naturally be reused.
As for what position to take, it’s up to the film owner to decide.”
Zhou Luan nodded: "Zhang Mengjue has indeed meritorious service and outstanding political achievements, and he should indeed be promoted.
Great Elder, is there any vacancy for the position of powerful elder at the headquarters?"
Zhang Yue replied: "It is true that there was no vacancy originally, but the chief manager of Lingfu Palace made some minor mistakes a few days ago and has been removed from his post."
If it were a small force, the chief manager of Lingfu Palace would be a fat man.
But for forces like Blood Shadow, the value of the Spirit Talisman Palace is not great, because they do not have a strong inheritance of spiritual talismans, so the Spirit Talisman Palace can only refine some low-value spiritual talismans.
As a result, the status of the Lingfu elders and the general manager is naturally not much higher.
"This position is not bad. Zhang Mengjue serves as the general manager of Lingfu Palace."
Zhang Mengjue also bowed and saluted: "Thank you so much, the film master, and thank you all the elders."
Zhou Luan asked: "These two branches are extremely important. Who do the elders think should take over?"
The great elder replied: "In the Zhenze branch, the former deputy hall leader was dismissed by Zhang Menggui without any reason. Now he should be restored to his position as deputy hall leader and another hall leader should be sent there.
As for the Linji branch, another person from the headquarters will be sent there."
Cao Jing cupped his hands and said, "I would like to recommend two people, namely Xu Qingchuan and Xu Yijin.
Both of them are over 400 years old and have sufficient qualifications.
There are temporary arrangements for them, and they can be considered capable in their actions.
After a lot of experience, you will become a great person, just right for taking up the position of hall leader."
Zhou Luan nodded: "In that case, let's follow the wishes of the third elder. Xu Qingchuan will be the leader of the Linji branch, and Xu Yijin will be the leader of the Zhenze branch."
After arranging these matters, the elders dispersed.
Zhang Mengjue returned to Zhangjia Lingshan, saw Zhang Dingming, and said, "Uncle, Meng Gui and I were transferred back to the headquarters, and the two branches are now in the hands of the Xu family.
It won't take long for the tribesmen of these two branches to be suppressed.
If we continue, all our previous arrangements will be over.
How to do this, you have to come up with a charter."
Zhang Dingming sighed: "What else can I do? I didn't expect that the fall of Zhang Dingyi would bring so much trouble to our Zhang family.
Now the prestige of the film host is extremely high, and all the elders will unanimously support her proposed policies, as long as they are not too outrageous.
We want to place people in each branch, and he can be transferred back to the headquarters at any time.
If this continues, our Zhang family will be fighting for resources with the entire Blood Shadow and the Yan Kingdom.
I'm afraid that in less than ten years, our Zhang family's financial resources will be exhausted.
Once the Zhang family falls, even if the film owner doesn't deal with us, the Xu family will not let our Zhang family go.
Continuing to be tough will have no effect.
Instead of waiting for the butcher knife of the movie owner and the Xu family to fall on our necks, it is better to surrender in advance.
At this point, I don't expect to have any more power, I just want to preserve the family."
Zhang Mengchen was also here. Hearing this, he was greatly puzzled.
“Father, our Zhang family’s tens of thousands of years of inheritance are going to be thrown away just because we don’t want them?”
Zhang Dingming glared at his son, shook his head and sighed: "You are really hopelessly stupid.
Meng Jue, what do you think?"
Zhang Mengjue replied: "Uncle, Yan State's intention is clearly to control Xueying and turn Blood Shadow into a subordinate organization of Yan State.
The reason why we deal with our Zhang family is because we want to control the power of Blood Shadow.
As long as we can give up the blood shadow, there will be no conflict of interest with Yan State.
If the situation continues, the Zhang family cannot be protected, nor can it stop the power of the film owner and the Yan Kingdom.
Now our Zhang family has just lost its power, but the most important clan and inheritance are still there.
If we can take the initiative to surrender and request to move to the northern counties of Yan State, the Supreme Emperor of Yan State will definitely give us a place to settle down.
Moreover, our Zhang family only gave up the power in Blood Shadow, and the property is still ours.
From now on, the Blood Shadow will always become a subsidiary force of the Yan State. It makes no difference whether you serve in the Blood Shadow or serve as a minister within the Yan State."
Zhang Dingming showed a happy smile on his face: "With Meng Jue here, our Zhang family still has hope.
Meng Chen, although your intelligence is not high, you are still above average.
But this pattern is too small, not even considered middle or lower, or even worse than Meng Gui.
Therefore, you are only at a below-average level.
I have fought with Xu Boyu for hundreds of years, and I always have the upper hand.
In terms of intelligence alone, I am still slightly inferior to him. I am able to surpass him simply because the structure is bigger than his.
Sometimes structure is more important than talent. In terms of management ability, Wang Daoyuan can only barely reach the upper class, which is much worse than Xu Boyu and I.
But his structure is big enough, and his abilities are far superior to mine.
Otherwise, the Wang family would not have risen so quickly.
Without a pattern, even if you are extremely talented, you can only fumble in a muddy pond.
So what if we dig out all the loaches in the muddy pond? We can only eat a few full meals.
If the pattern is large, it means fishing in rivers, lakes and seas.
With a little bit of ability, you can have enough food and clothing, which is much better than staying in a muddy pond.
I am going to the Shadow Master and the Supreme Emperor to request that some of my clan members be moved to the Yan Kingdom.
From now on, you should learn from Meng Jue and stop staring at those spiritual stones."
Zhang Mengchen was a little dissatisfied: "That's billions of mid-grade spiritual stones, and there is a lot of industry."