The children of the Confucius family are famous for their both civil and military skills, but they are more outstanding in terms of knowledge. They have a huge influence on the political arena of Shaodian Kingdom. They have disciples all over the country, but in terms of their connections, they are no worse than the Jiang family.

The reason why they repeatedly lost to the Jiang family in aristocratic meetings was because they did not bother to win over the small and medium-sized nobles. Many nobles gave up voting for the Confucian family out of profit considerations, and even became disciples of the Confucian nobles.

In fact, the strength of the Kong family is not much worse than that of the Jiang family, and they will basically not fall out of the top five nobles in the country.

Jiang Li could not ignore Kong Ci's attitude. If he could get the support of the Kong family, he would be able to rest easy.

"Ding Kui sent someone to inform my elders that there are many vacancies in Nanqiu County, Chunlu City, Dongxiong City and Dingjiang City. My children are allowed to fill them, but they cannot serve as county guards or city lords. Do you know this? "Kong Ci came up and asked directly.

"Haha, I've heard a little bit that Kui'er is willing to get close to the Kong family. I'm very pleased." Jiang Li smiled brightly and could not see the imposing manner of the elder of the Senate at all.

"So you support him in occupying those places by force." Kong Ci said expressionlessly.

"It's a bit ugly to say that it's occupation. Kui'er is worthy of the common people in those places. He also has enough fighting skills on hand to upgrade his title and expand his territory. To be honest, at least half of the Shaodian Kingdom supports Kui'er." Jiang Li said. Don't make it too obvious.

"Humph, you said it was not a forced occupation. How could you take the Prince Regent seriously, let alone the Government Administration Council? But don't be nervous yet."

Kong Ci noticed that Jiang Li's face fell.

"The Kong family didn't plan to follow Shaodian closely. It was he who pushed everyone to have their own selfish interests. If you do this, you will suffer the consequences."

Jiang Li's expression returned to normal and he said: "Hey, Mr. Kong has a burning gaze. We just want what we deserve and cannot be compared with the greedy people."

"Ding Kui has a firm belief in defending the country. This is seen by everyone, and he is indeed worthy of admiration from the people of the country. The Ding family has protected Shaodian Kingdom for generations, rarely considering the interests of their own family. The dignified protector of the country does not even have a territory. If it is combined with the Ding family, it is not an exaggeration to grant them the land of a county."

Kong Ci did not deny the achievements of Ding Kui and the Ding family, but also sympathized with the Ding family's experiences over the years.

Jiang Li stood up, bowed to the ground, and said, "Mr. Kong spoke up for his family. Jiang Li is very grateful!"

Kong Ci waved his hand and said: "I am not an old fool. Who is a good person? What is a bad person? I can still distinguish clearly. I tell you the principles of the Kong family. We will not cooperate with others casually. The quality of our character is ours. Things to consider first.

I think your discussion with Prince Xi is okay, otherwise you wouldn’t have said what you just said. His attitude on the ground in Nanzhao Prefecture is very important. If he doesn’t object, then the Kong family can cooperate with Ding Kui. The Kong family will have more children. A way out is a good thing.”

"To tell you the truth, Shao Dianxi neither agrees nor objects. He will not send people to take over Nanqiu County City, Chunlu City, Dongxiong City and Dingjiang City, but he will certainly not publicly admit that those places belong to the Ding family's territory. ." Jiang Li didn't hide anything.

"Well, not participating, this is in line with Prince Xi's temperament. Nanqiu County has been in many disasters in recent years, and our country is eyeing Chunlu Bay. Prince Xi is happy to stand aside and watch you fight for it.

Very good, even if the imperial court wants to control those places, the most they can do is send county guards and city lords there. The positions below still need to be filled. Instead of letting others go, it is better to let the children of the Kong family go. Our people don't care whether their surname is Ding or Ding. Shaodian."

The Kong family does not need the support of the Zhou Mu. As long as the Zhou Mu does not care, they dare to send people to Nanqiu County, Chunlu City, Dongxiong City and Dingjiang City. As for who will arrange the specific positions? Is it Ding Kui or the imperial court?

People, they don't care too much, and they won't consider choosing a side to be loyal to. They will listen to whoever has the ability to control those places.

"Okay! I will finalize this matter with you on Kui'er's behalf. The people sent by the Kong family will just manage the place well." Jiang Li understood what Kong Ci meant and the Kong family's position. He could not let others publicly express his acceptance of Ding.

Kui is greater than the imperial court.

Afterwards, Jiang Li returned to the capital and arranged for his men to summon Ding Kui to inform him of Shao Dianxi and Kong Ci's attitude.

Shao Dian Luan led a group of female guards and rushed to Nanqiu County City under the secret protection of Shao Dian Shang. This time it was Ding Kui who took the initiative to ask her to go because it was a major family decision.

"What? Nanqiu County City, Chunlu City, Dongxiong City and Dingjiang City have become our new territories?" She was shocked when she heard what Ding Kui said.

"Yes, what? Are you unhappy?" Ding Kui looked at his wife thoughtfully.

"No, hasn't the Senate not made a decision yet?" Shao Dianluan had not yet turned around.

"No need to trouble those elders, I have already made a decision on this matter." Ding Kui's words were sonorous and powerful.

"This, that," Shao Dian Luan's mind was in a mess and he didn't know how to organize his words, "Can we keep our words? If you accept all the territory rewarded by the traitor king, which court are you loyal to?"

"Do you think it's important?" Ding Kui asked, "Get out." He pointed at the female guards.

The couple were the only ones left in the room.

"Husband, what on earth do you want to do? I know you are wronged, but do we have to do this?"

Ding Kui grabbed his wife's hands and asked, "Am I from Shaodian?"

"of course."

"Am I a noble from the Shaodian Kingdom?"

"Yes."

"Is my territory Shaodian territory?"

"Yes!" Shaodian Luan gradually understood what Ding Kui meant.

"If we pay taxes on time, will the country suffer losses?"

"No! But..."

Ding Kui grasped the jade hand tightly and said, "Listen to what I have to say.

Am I, or the Ding family, qualified to enjoy the land of a county?"

"have."

"Can I protect these places from foreigners?"

"Can."

“Can we make the people we govern happier?”

"Um."

"Since we are worthy of the country's imperial court and worthy of the common people, why can't we do this?" Ding Kui pressed Shaodian Luan into a chair.

"But this is not in line with the laws of the country." Shaodian Luan suddenly thought of a good word.

"The laws of the country are for the good governance of the country, and are never used to frame people who are loyal and good. They are like weapons. They can do good things in the hands of good people, but can cause bad things in the hands of bad people. Our position is to prevent bad things."

Poor Shaodian Luan couldn't say anything better than Ding Kui. He was confused by his theories and couldn't tell what was going on.

"But what if the court convicts us?"

"You are worried about this." Ding Kui smiled, "I blame me for not making it clear to you. What I meant is that those places belong to the Ding family, but on the surface they are still managed by the imperial court."

"Ah?" Shaodian Luan was completely confused.

"I will arrange for people who are loyal to the Ding family to serve as county guards and city lords. The daily government affairs will be handled by them according to our wishes. When paying taxes at the end of the year, there will be additional accounts to Nanjing City. Mr. Liu and Mr. Fei will handle it for you.

At least on the surface, everything abides by the regulations of the kingdom. I have a military position and am a noble or a consort, so how can I do anything that violates the laws of the country? What is the difference between openly opposing the court and being a traitor? Don't worry, I won't be considered a traitor."

The last sentence made Shaodian Luan feel at ease. How could Shaodian's prince-in-law be a rebel? In this way, the royal family's face would still be there, and she could have good relations with her ancestors.

"You really won't let the court convict you?" she confirmed again.

"No, no court will accuse me."

Damn, Ding Kui kissed his wife on the cheek.

"Do you know how scary what you just said is? My heart is still pounding." Shao Dianluan was completely reassured.

"Really? Let me touch it and see." Ding Kui smirked.

"Hmph, haven't you touched that little lover enough?" She was very worried about Ruan Xingzhu staying in the army.

"Where is this going? Let me make it clear to you first. On the surface we are following the rules, but secretly we have to use some tricks, and when we have to, a few people will die.

You know me, it’s okay to suffer some losses, but you still have to get some compensation, and I won’t go too far. A copper that I deserve is a lot, and a copper that I don’t deserve is not much."

Ding Kui vaccinates Shaodian Luan.

"Will anyone talk about us behind our backs?" Shao Dianluan knew that he couldn't persuade Ding Kui, so he would remind him if he could.

"Whoever wants to talk can talk, but you can't go against me. The last person who went against me was killed by me in Hengfu City." Ding Kui was talking about Le Pi.

"Then what if, yes, he is the Prince Regent?" Shaodian Luan resisted the temptation to mention his ancestors.

She was most worried that Ding Kui would anger Shao Dianhuan. Although Shao Dianhuan could not attack Ding Kui, there were ways to restrict Ding Kui's freedom. Then the next time she and her husband had an intimate relationship, they would have to go to the forbidden area of ​​the royal family.

"Him? Humph, there are many people who give him headaches, and I can't name them yet."

Ding Kui patted the armor on his body.

"I'm still of great use to the kingdom. It's not time to get rid of me now. The legendary knight is really awesome, but your husband is not bad either. One day I will step into the realm of legend." Ding Kui has absolute confidence.

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He has never stopped practicing, whether it is fighting spirit or magic power. The magic power cultivation level cannot be judged for the time being, but he feels progress in fighting spirit cultivation every day, and the cyclone caused by Ren Du's two meridians is getting stronger and stronger.

According to Jiang Tong's experience, if the cyclone in Ding Kui's body can affect the outside world, it means that he has entered the middle stage of dominating the knights, and if the fighting spirit is filled with Ren Du's two channels, it means that he has entered the later stage. It seems that there is only a layer of window paper between him and the middle stage.

"Wait until you move forward and say no. Don't let me get ahead of you. Well, does the Ding family need to change places? Which city will we mainly stay in from now on?" Shao Dianluan finally agreed that those cities belong to the Ding family.

"The county town is always the center of a county. It is more convenient for you to stay here. Don't go back these two days. Go to the city for a walk and choose a place. I will build you a princess palace." Ding Kui emphasized.

Shaodianluan.

When he was away, the hostess of the Ding family needed to take charge of the overall situation, otherwise she wouldn't have put so much effort into persuading Shaodian Luan.

"Don't Long Yan need to move to the county seat?"
Chapter completed!