Three days later, an extraordinary meeting was held in Darkmoon City.
In the conference hall, the eldest princess Xia sat in the middle seat, and old Gauss stood behind him. On both sides of the round table were Joseph, Allen, Chen Rui, Tim, old Ford of the Cypher family, and the patriarch of the Mellon family. Lombardo...
At the meeting, Shea first routinely summarized the situation of the Dark Moon in the recent period, including the appearance of the royal family of Beelzebub and the victory of Mount Sirang. Afterwards, Old Ford was the first to stand up and question Joseph, who bought Tim's cronies two years ago and lured Tim to the lower level of the main mine to assassinate him.
Joseph had been prepared for this, and he denied it, and asked Old Ford to produce strong evidence, otherwise this inference alone would not be convincing. If Old Ford could not hold the evidence, then he would ask the Elder Princess to make a fair ruling and defame Old Ford. Punishment by the treasurer.
After a verbal battle, the matter was settled under Xia's mediation, and then the topic shifted to the issue of the candidate for the financial officer.
According to the practice of a three-year term, the finance officer and the sheriff should be re-elected at the beginning of the year, but because Joseph and Allen were in collusion at the time and could not be shaken, Shia deliberately used privileges to postpone the election and prolong the election of the two. term of office. On the surface it was a compliment to the two, but in fact it was waiting for a more suitable opportunity. Until today, this foreshadowing has no room for use.
Joseph did not speak. The speaker was Lombardo, the patriarch of the Mellon family. Lombardo exemplified and explained the good development momentum of the Dark Moon Territory's economy from various aspects. Lombardo deliberately pointed out that due to Joseph's contribution, it was thanks to Joseph's hard work that the Red Nether Territory would continue to provide a large amount of food aid to Dark Moon. Just for this alone, Joseph's re-election as financial officer would be his duty. As soon as these words came out, the small families on Joseph's side echoed one after another.
Joseph still maintained a smile. Lombardo's words were much more effective than his boasting, especially food was Dark Moon's weakness. As long as he grasped this point, the financial officer's position would be as stable as a rock.
Old Ford still refused to give in, claiming that now that the west passage has been opened up, it doesn't have to rely on Chiyou's support. If the Dark Moon family works together, it will definitely alleviate the dark moon's food crisis. At this time, Joseph defeated Old Ford's last stubborn resistance with one sentence. As long as he can be re-elected, Chiyou's food aid to Dark Moon will increase by another 30% from next month.
The food issue has been troubling Dark Moon for thousands of years. Although what Old Ford said seems reasonable, everyone understands that business roads cannot be established in a day or two. Moreover, the situation in the west is not stable now, and no one can guarantee that become an effective solution to food. At present, they must rely on the support of Chiyou Territory. If the assistance can be increased by 30%, it will greatly alleviate the biggest problem of Dark Moon's increasing food shortage. In this way, An Yue couldn't do without Chi You's "assistance".
Shea finally made a decision and agreed to Joseph's re-election as financial officer-in fact, under the miraculous effect of Chen Rui's energy dust, a secret food base was successfully established and a large amount of food was stored, and Dark Moon was already self-sufficient. But it is still a time of forbearance, and it is not appropriate to reveal the cards. Since Joseph is willing to give 30% more food because he thinks he can do it, why is he not happy to accept it
Without waiting for Old Ford to speak, Joseph directly shifted the topic to the other party's real target, the sheriff, praised Allen's contribution to Dark Moon over the years, and proposed to re-elect Allen.
However, the old Ford's words immediately changed the face of the elated Allen. Old Ford pointedly pointed out Allen's mediocrity and incompetence, his low personal strength, despicableness and cowardice. Cheating in the competition with Leika was well known, and it was impossible to convince the public. Not only that, as a sheriff, Allen lacks the most basic commanding ability, and the Dark Moon defenders are distracted, neglected to train, and even have low combat power, which is not good for repeatedly destroying the thieves in the west.
However, Tim from the Cypher family is totally different. After fighting for two years in the danger of being surrounded by underground monsters, he narrowly escaped death, and his personal strength has reached the level of a high-level demon. After escaping from the underground, he rescued Chen Rui, the current mining officer, and offered a plan to plan the imperial guards to attack the bandit group successfully. He took the lead and successfully poisoned the bandit leader, which eventually became the key to eradicating the bandits and clearing the west side of the dark moon. The character, whose prestige in Dark Moon is far better than Allen, is the best candidate for the sheriff.
When it came to rescuing Chen Rui, the current mining officer, Tim glanced at Chen Rui, only to see the owner's cooperative and grateful gaze, and he was speechless for a while.
These remarks did not give Alan or even the Caron family face at all, and Alan was so angry that he couldn't refute. Seeing that the situation was not right, Joseph nominated Lombardo, the patriarch of the Mellon family, to be the leader. Alan's face became even more gloomy.
Old Ford and Lombardo were old enemies, and each other's pigtails were pulled together, and there was no room for attacking each other. If it wasn't for the eldest princess who was in charge, I'm afraid they would have already started fighting.
The so-called upper-class aristocrats, after tearing off that layer of noble coat, turned their faces like the peddlers in the vegetable market.
Joseph's eyes fell on Shea's face, and Shea was expressionless, just staring at Tim with a slight expression of emotion. Based on the analysis of the current situation, Allen will definitely not be able to be re-elected. The good opportunity to wipe out the bandits in the west, Xia finally waited for it, and naturally he will not give up. He will definitely regain control of the position of the sheriff. Tim is the best candidate. Candidates. Lombardo and Old Ford can be regarded as counteracting forces, and Lombardo is not really a force under Joseph's command. Instead of letting Tim, a confidant, control the military power of Dark Moon, it is better to retreat and use "Agu fierce" plot...
That ally whose relationship is still relatively stable for the time being must have further plots, puppet? control? or something else? In any case, it was beneficial and harmless to him, Joseph.
"Everyone, please listen to me." Joseph used a little force in his words, suppressing the voices of old Ford and Lombardo.
Everyone's eyes were focused, Joseph sighed, and said, "I remembered, and almost forgot one most important thing."
As he said that, Joseph's eyes fell on Chen Rui, who had been silent all this time: "Everyone still remember that at the last quarterly meeting, when I recommended Chen Rui as the new mining officer, I once said that if Xilang Shan's problem is resolved, then I will further recommend him for the post of sheriff."
As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately remembered that there was such a thing, and they all showed strange expressions: Such a powerless human being is actually qualified to hold military power
"I remember that I signed a document with our Mining Officer, and Her Royal Highness the Princess herself acted as the arbitrator. The document was in triplicate, and I still keep it." Joseph said, from the space ring He took out a document, and under the control of power, it floated in front of everyone one by one. Sure enough, in addition to the signatures of Chen Rui and Joseph, there was also Xi Ya's own magic signature.
When Chen Rui heard it, his eyes lit up immediately. This time it was Tim's turn to show a sinister look in cooperation. Joseph saw it in his eyes, and his smile became stronger. He got up and saluted Xi Ya, and said seriously: " Now that the problem of Xilang Mountain has been resolved, it is time for me to fulfill my promise...His Royal Highness Xi Ya, I now formally nominate the current mining officer Chen Rui as the magistrate."
The old Ford of the Cypher family did not expect such a change to happen, and immediately jumped out to object, explaining that Chen Rui was cowardly and incompetent, and the solution to the Xilang Mountain problem had nothing to do with it, how could he steal Tim's victory
Tim was ashamed when he heard this. In fact, whether it was the crisis in Xilang Mountain or the underground world, it was Chen Rui who resolved it. After all, he, the hero, was the real plagiarist.
Everything is under the master's control, including Joseph's "support". Although Tim is confident in his scheming and ability, he is completely convinced by the master.
As expected, under Joseph's signal, the Mellon family quickly fell to Chen Rui's side, and the situation became weird, and the selection of the sheriff became an internal dispute under the eldest princess.
Shia looked at the document she signed with her own hands, and her eyes became complicated.
Joseph secretly sneered: Xiya always keeps her word and has a high prestige. If she wants to destroy her promise, her prestige will definitely decline. As for Chen Rui, it was at the right time for the meeting. It was only because of him and the Mellon family that he was qualified to compete with the Saifu family at the meeting. Do worse.
Moreover, Agulie will vigorously "support" Chen Rui, the representative of the new forces. With the scheming of the Beelzebub royal family, it will definitely cause an inevitable split in the originally united Xiya side.
Shia seemed to sigh, and stood up, the quarreling stopped suddenly, and all eyes fell on the Lord of the Dark Moon.
Xi Ya said indifferently: "Since there are documents first, the sheriff of Darkmoon City will be the mining officer Chen Rui. Tim made great contributions two years after his disappearance, and temporarily returned to Xilang Mountain to serve as the mining officer. The captain of the West Road Defense is responsible for the development of the mine and the defense of the west side of the dark moon.
Old Ford wanted to say something, but he didn't say it in the end. Alan was the most angry. As soon as Xi Ya announced the end of the meeting, she immediately got up and left. Before leaving, she looked at Joseph, Chen Rui and others, her eyes full of hatred.
The biggest loser this time was undoubtedly the former sheriff.
Old Ford brought Tim over and congratulated Chen Rui. His words were full of sarcasm, which seemed to satirize human beings for "repaying kindness with revenge".
Everyone knew that it was not so easy to be a magistrate, besides, Chen Rui was just a human being with no power, especially offended such a veteran force as the Saifo family.
Joseph walked over with a smile: "Congratulations, Your Excellency Chen Rui. We can cooperate in more aspects in the future."
"Thank you, sir, for your recommendation." The human being who had dramatically climbed to the throne of the sheriff seemed a little at a loss, and his excitement was beyond words. He suddenly felt the cold breath behind him, turned his head to meet Xia's cold gaze, and shuddered suddenly. Dare to talk more with Joseph.
Shia's cold eyes fell on Joseph's face, Joseph smiled as before, bowed slightly, turned and left.