Chapter 387 Chapter 354 You Stepped on Me

The guy who spoke is obviously one of the main figures in the opposition. Du Wei vaguely remembers this guy as a senior guy from the Rowling family. He also has a knight title and owns a lot of land. .As soon as his words came out, they immediately aroused the opposition of Earl Raymond's direct descendants. "Nonsense! Who are you calling an outsider!!" "Could it be that Master Du Wei is an outsider!! You old bastard!" "I think you have ghosts in your heart, otherwise why are you so afraid of Master Du Wei!" The opposition did not show any weakness, and some people immediately shouted and scolded:

"Who said he is not an outsider!" "Exactly! Ask him if his surname is Rudolph or Luo Lin!" "He has publicly separated from the family, is there still a fake!" Just when everyone was about to quarrel again, Du Wei suddenly stood up, and then suddenly pulled out the long sword left by his father, holding it with both hands, and slashed it fiercely on the table. superior! Clang! ! ! The long sword was nailed to the table, humming and trembling.Everyone immediately fell silent. Du Wei looked neither happy nor angry, so he looked at the guy who questioned him so coldly, and said lightly: "You say I'm an outsider?"

"You..." The man felt guilty for a moment, but he looked at his companion and couldn't help but strengthen his confidence: "Duke Tulip, now with your identity, of course you can no longer be regarded as Luo Lin." Well, what a duke!Now it's the Clan!According to the imperial decree, no one is allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of the noble family, not even the royal family. Even if you are favored by the royal family, you cannot be domineering in matters within the family. "Very good, what you said is right." Du Wei nodded: "From a legal point of view, I am indeed not a member of the Luo Lin family. But..."

He suddenly smiled, with a strong smile, staring at that guy, and slowly said: "But, I am sitting here today, not as a member of the Rowling family. I am...the future Earl Gabriel Rowling Sitting here as your lord's chief magician advisor! With such an identity, it's okay, right?" "Magic... magician consultant..." Everyone was speechless. It is also a common practice on the mainland for nobles to recruit magicians to work for them. However, magicians are rare and precious. Whether you can recruit them is another matter.And if they can be recruited, they often treat them like arms and obey their words, not to mention participating in the clan meeting, even if the nobles make any decisions, they often follow the opinions of the magician.

"But you...your identity...you are the Duke of the Empire..." Du Wei sneered: "Which law of the empire prohibits the Duke from serving as a magician consultant to the Earl? I am willing, does it have anything to do with you?" When he said this, his palm was always on the hilt of the sword. Finally, the guys from the opposition looked at each other a few times and fell silent. "Then, since everyone has no objections, let's start electing the patriarch now." Du Wei sat down again: "When I came in just now, everyone seemed to be arguing about something?"

Immediately, Lei Meng's direct descendants shouted loudly: "Young master, we think that Master Gabriel should be the patriarch, but these guys are against it." Du Wei glanced at his younger brother and smiled: "Oh, what's the reason for the objection?" Someone from the opposition immediately shouted loudly: "We think that Master Gabriel is naturally qualified to be the patriarch. But he is still too young after all. According to the imperial decree, he is considered an adult at the age of 15. Before that, he could not even be a knight. Inheritance, you can't hold any official position, the majestic Luo Lin family, so many huge properties, so much land, so many things, after all, Master Gabriel is too young, how can he handle it? Of course, we dare not object Master Gabriel, after all, he is the heir to the title of earl... However, we think that we should first deduce a "generational patriarch", even if it is a temporary transition for a few years. During these few years, temporarily take charge of family affairs, etc. In a few years, when Master Gabriel becomes an adult, he should be invited to succeed him."

When Lei Meng's direct descendants left here, someone shouted loudly after leaving: "A few years! What a joke! After a few years, God knows how much this family's property has been swallowed up by you!! You guys..." Before he finished speaking, Du Wei waved his hand at him, then Du Wei nodded repeatedly, looked at the guy who was speaking, but suddenly smiled and said: "Well, you are right, you are right, and what you say makes sense Ah!" Then he turned to look at his younger brother: "Gabri, they say you are too young to be a patriarch, what do you think?"

Gabriel immediately said: "I think that's right." The boy stood up and looked at everyone sincerely: "After all, I am only eleven years old. At such a young age, I really can't bear the heavy responsibility of a family. I also feel that I am now It's not suitable to take on heavy responsibilities right away, um... Since everyone thinks that someone should come out to help me, I also think it's okay." People in the opposition quickly added: "It must be a member of the Luo Lin family! Outsiders can't interfere!" "Oh...then, has anyone chosen?" Du Wei asked lightly as if.

Those who opposed looked at me and I looked at you, and they all felt weird in their hearts. They only felt that the two brothers seemed to agree too easily.It will inevitably make people feel a little uneasy. But, for this sake, there is no room for backing down! Thinking of the fertile Luolin Plain, those huge family businesses with almost astronomical figures... Although this Tulip Duke is a bit tricky.Fortunately, he is already an outsider.And... he can't stay in Luolin Plain for a lifetime!He always wanted to leave Luo Lin and go back to the northwest.When the time comes, the two places will be thousands of miles apart, how can he have time to take care of here?And that huge family business can't help but make people jealous...

"We have elected several candidates who are highly respected in the family, and everyone can vote! This is the most fair!" Someone in the opposition shouted loudly. Du Wei looked at these greedy guys... Hmph, if I hadn't brought the pardon, you idiots would still be stuck at home!Now you want to take advantage of the opportunity? He sneered: "In this case, please name the candidate, let's discuss it." Soon, the opposition elected two people, one was the Sir who shouted the loudest just now, and the other was an old man with white hair.Du Wei recognized this guy. This guy was also a big landowner on the Luolin Plain, an old man in the collateral line of the Luolin family, and had a lifelong baronetship.

"Sir Dirk served as the leader of the family's local private army in the early years. We think he can come forward to help Master Gabriel manage the family's private army. And Baron Sean is an excellent financial expert. He can help Master Gabriel handle government affairs and Finances." Someone in the opposition yelled. "Sir Dirk, Baron Sean?" Du Wei looked at the two guys, but it was Baron Sean, the old man looked calm, but...he is a financial expert?joke!Du Wei couldn't help laughing... It's not like I haven't lived on the Luolin Plain before!Haven't I heard of the old guy? What financial experts!This old guy is a loan shark at all.Is this also a financial expert? "Are the two selected candidates?" Du Wei looked at the two people, the old loan shark, as if smiling politely at himself, but this Sir Dirk, because he was very polite to himself when he came in. Talking loudly, he was considered a very arrogant guy, and dared to stare at himself. Du Wei turned his head and looked at his younger brother: "Gabriel, what do you think of these two candidates?" Gabriel smiled and blinked: "I have no objection." The direct descendants of Earl Raymond, who were still fighting for it, couldn't help being stunned when they saw the young master had spoken.But then everyone looked at the eyes of the two brothers, and they vaguely understood in their hearts that there must be something to follow, and everyone smiled on their faces. Speaking of which, although the clan is divided into two groups of Lei Meng's direct line and the opposition, but in terms of strength, in fact, the group of Lei Meng's direct line all came out of the political core circle of the imperial capital after the failed coup d'état. Whether it's ability or intelligence, they are far superior to those opponents... After all, these opponents were originally some natives on the Luolin Plain, and most of them were just rich locals.All along, Raymond's direct lineage has the absolute upper hand.It was only after the coup that Raymond's faction suffered even more heavy losses, and the balance of power between the two sides changed somewhat. But from the perspective, or the political struggle... No matter from any aspect, these direct descendants left by Earl Raymond can be regarded as the elite members of the family.And the opposition... In their view, they are nothing more than some rich local landlords in the countryside. "Well, dear brother, do you have any objections? Well then, we might as well sign a document. I think it's better to write everything in black and white." Du Wei thought for a while: "Well, let's draft an agreement, all Everyone must sign on it, and elect these two gentlemen as the assistants of the patriarch, the term of office... I think it will be four years, and after four years, brother, you will become an adult." Four years... Everyone in the opposition thought about it, and in four years, they can already reap enough benefits. Soon, the agreement was written.Under Gabriel's deliberate silence, Raymond's direct lineage did not express any objection.Then everyone signed the document one by one... At this time, Du Wei suddenly asked: "The four-year term...but within the term, can we change people?" "Of course not!" the opposition chanted in unison. "Really?" Du Wei asked again. "Absolutely not!" The opposition was very determined. Seeing that the agreement was about to be reached, the two people elected by their own side would be in charge of the military and political power. Of course, they could not be replaced for four years. They had to make a lot of money!How can it be changed midway? "But...what if there is any special reason?" Du Wei frowned, "You can't change?" "No matter what, no substitutions are allowed!" The opposition insisted unanimously. "Okay." Du Wei seemed to compromise. Soon, the agreement was written.All the people present, a total of forty-four heads of the Luo Lin family, all signed this agreement and swore a poisonous oath, stating that no one is allowed to violate this agreement, not even a single word. After all this was done, Du Wei seemed to still have a gentle face, and he was not at all depressed by the defeat.Such an attitude made everyone in the opposition feel a little at a loss... Could it be that this Duke Tulip doesn't care about the wealth and property of the Luo Lin family at all? Well, maybe so!After all, he is already a duke now, owning a provincial territory, and I heard that his business in the imperial capital is making a lot of money every day, and he has won the trust of the regent. It's because they don't care about the Luo Lin family's property. Thinking of this, a group of rich locals felt relieved. Du Wei was even more gentle and gentlemanly. He even walked over in person, shook hands with the two nominated agents, and hugged them.The attitude was not at all hostile. "You two, I will depend on you to help my younger brother a lot in the future. It's hard work, it's hard work." Du Wei's tone seemed to be a normal person.Both Sir Dirk and Baron Sean were caught off guard. Du Wei even helped Sir Dirk pull out the chair, then pointed to the top of the table, next to Gabriel, and said with a polite smile: "Since the identities of the two are different now, you can no longer sit here. Please sit on it, this is the identity of the acting patriarch." Dirk's face was blushing. Although he felt something wrong in his heart, after all, the agreement had been signed, in black and white, and every word was true. Everyone signed and swore, and it couldn't be denied, no matter what, Even if he went to the imperial capital to file a lawsuit in the future, it would be justified on his own side. In this case…… He couldn't help feeling a little flustered in his heart, and nodded to Du Wei, and after a little politeness, he showed a hint of greed, looking at the position on the long table... This Sir Dirk took a deep breath, and then walked up... suddenly…… thump! "Oh" The moment Sir Dirk stepped forward, a foot suddenly protruded from the side, and it was right in front of his feet. Sir Dirk was caught off guard, and he was tripped immediately, and his body moved forward heavily. I fell down on my stomach, and immediately fell face down, and the dog gnawed on the mud.Fortunately, even if he shrank a little, otherwise, he might have knocked out two of his teeth. He staggered to his feet, only to see that it was none other than the kind-faced Lord Tulip Duke who stuck out his feet and tripped him. "My lord duke! You!!" Sir Dirk looked annoyed. However, Du Wei's originally warm smile suddenly withdrew, and his face became extremely gloomy in an instant. He looked at Sir Dirk coldly with a straight face: "You stepped on me! " Sir Dirk was taken aback, stepped on you?Obviously you tripped me up!Turning black and white...Looking at Du Wei—could it be that this guy was angry and failed, but did such boring things to vent his anger?Humph, kids are kids after all! "Obviously it's you..." But at the moment of the big event, although Dirk fell and felt a little embarrassed, but the important thing is, he didn't want to fall out with the little duke on such a boring matter.Gritting his teeth, he suppressed his anger and said calmly, "Okay, I was the one who walked carelessly. Your Excellency, please forgive me." He was about to walk away, but Du Wei grabbed his shoulders, pulled him over forcefully, stared at his eyes coldly, without any emotion: "I said, you stepped on me. " "Huh?" Dirk was stunned, and everyone was stunned. I heard Du Wei say slowly: "I don't care what your 'Rollins' rules are! But I have my rules! In the rules of my Duke 'Rudolf', this is an offense to me-no one can casually Offend me with impunity! Sir Dirk, I ask you to apologize to me immediately, now, immediately, immediately, get down on the ground and wipe my shoes clean for me!!" what... what? Everyone was stunned. It's just a step on the foot... Do you need to get down in public and shine the other party's shoes?After all, he is also a nobleman with status. If he does this, will he still be able to meet people in the future! Besides, everyone could see clearly that it was Du Wei who tripped the other party on purpose just now. "This... are you maliciously provoking me?" Baron Dirk felt chills in his heart. "I don't like repeating words. Now, kneel down and wipe my shoes." Du Wei's eyes were already a little chilly. "If...if I refuse!" Baron Dirk still insisted. "Oh...you refuse." Du Wei nodded, and then he took a deep breath: "Stepping on my feet is to offend me, to offend me, and to offend Tulip's majesty! Then, Baron Dirk, I now use Tulip As a duke, I make a solemn request among nobles to you—the person who offends me!" After finishing speaking, Du Wei suddenly took off his two white gloves and slammed them on the opponent's face: "I demand a duel with you!"