260: Chapter 260 Governor Xu's Ambition

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun asked in surprise, "What is Your Excellency laughing at?"

Tang Long smiled and waved his hand. "Nothing, keep going."

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun's face darkened slightly. "He also said that in a few days, he hopes I will accept an appointment as the commander of the Fifth City Guard Division."

"The Fifth Division is currently just a skeleton. No matter how much Xu Chaoyang rushes, it's impossible for them to form any combat effectiveness in the near future."

"Hah, an army like that will only be cannon fodder once the war starts."

"Matching it with a division commander who hasn't even reached the Spirit Map stage is just perfect."

Tang Long rubbed his chin. "Isn't Governor Xu your brother-in-law? We can't conclude just like that that they want to screw you over, can we?"

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun became even more indignant. "Originally, I didn't want to believe it either. But a phone call happened to come in at the time, and while Wei Yuan was answering it, I saw several top-secret planning documents on his desk."

"One of the plans is to immediately put on a posture of attacking Huaidu after forming an Alliance with Sangyu; the Fifth Division and two of Sangyu's ragtag divisions are among those listed."

"Their true objective, however, is a blitzkrieg against Feng City."

"Using the main forces of all three cities—about fifteen divisions—they intend to swallow Feng City in one gulp! This would both avenge his father's death and cut off Huaidu's foreign aid and worries about the future!"

"Think about it, what will happen to the three ragtag divisions putting on a bluff on the front lines at that time?"

"And there's more!"

"Xu Chaoyang has already had Wei Yuan mobilize massive funds to bribe a large number of people in Feng City and Huaidu, including many high-ranking military figures!"

"Even Ye Baiyan and some important ministers in the court have already been bought off by him!"

"What's even more terrifying is that he has indeed colluded with the Blasphemers!"

"He plans to use the Divine Ruins as bait to lure away a portion of Feng City's Spirit Map experts and then annihilate them. On that plan to conquer Feng City, there is even a general order to besiege the The Cathedral."

"He wants to kill the High Priest of Feng City! He's simply gone mad!"

Tang Long was stunned as he listened. "He might not be mad. Governor Xu indeed has great ambitions, and his layout is very ingenious."

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun immediately countered, "Is Your Excellency joking?"

"Besieging and killing a Huagai Realm powerhouse! How is that possible?"

"Even if he can gather a hundred Spirit Map experts by then, it's absolutely impossible."

"He has great ambitions, but they are so big that anyone can see them."

"With countless eyes watching his every move, it would be a miracle if he succeeded. There is no such successful precedent in human history."

"The previous assassination of his son was a very clear warning."

"Instead of reining it in, he wants to continue taking risks, and that pig Wei Yuan is still fueling the fire."

"It's not that I want to betray the Wei Family, but they are truly beyond saving."

Tang Long couldn't help but sigh.

From 2nd Division Commander Wei Jun's perspective, this conclusion wasn't wrong; Xu Chaoyang did indeed die not long after his rebellion.

However, the great chaos he stirred up wasn't exactly hasty.

He really did conquer Feng City, and with Sangyu submitting, he held four of the five Dongyu cities. He even served as emperor for a few days, taking the dynastic name South Song.

Therefore, this series of plans should have been successful.

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun thought that besieging a Huagai Realm was impossible, but reasoning backward from the outcome, it likely succeeded as well.

So, there must be a key factor here that I haven't grasped yet.

The fact that Xu Chaoyang dared to make such a plan in itself shows he had a certain level of confidence.

What gave him that confidence?

Tang Long believed the answer lay in two words: Huagai Realm.

With a Huagai Realm, the plan wouldn't be considered crude.

Either Xu Chaoyang himself or someone within his faction was likely a Huagai Realm. Perhaps they achieved it in the Divine Ruins, or... they already existed.

If it were the latter, then everyone had underestimated him, including himself.

One had to admit, Governor Xu still had some tricks up his sleeve.

However, he wasn't part of that original outcome, but now...

"Mr. Wei, the intelligence you've provided is very important and very timely."

"You have made the right choice, and I believe in your sincerity."

"However, I still must remind you that from this moment on, you are no longer a member of the original Wei Family."

"I am unwilling to force you into fratricide, but there are some things you must understand."

"Are you aware of the Wei Family's slush funds?"

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun breathed a slight sigh of relief. "I've heard a bit about them before, but not comprehensively."

"Does Your Excellency... intend to strike at them financially?"

"Wei Yuan has been mobilizing a lot of funds recently, likely to prepare for Xu Chaoyang's business. The locations I know might have already changed."

"Also, I must remind Your Excellency that if there really is a major problem with the finances, Xu Chaoyang will likely become even more desperate."

Tang Long said with a beaming smile, "Just say what you know; it doesn't matter if it's wrong, I'll find a way to verify it later. I only want to slow them down, not provoke them excessively."

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun nodded and then revealed several of the Wei Family's more important slush fund locations from the past.

After Tang Long gave a few more instructions, 2nd Division Commander Wei Jun left quickly.

Wei Lin watched his father hurry past him without even glancing at him, leaving him dumbfounded.

When Tang Long came out, he hurriedly asked, "President, what did my dad say? What did you two talk about?"

Tang Long smiled and shook his head. "Your father is quite reasonable. Anyway, it's fine. First, help me to the auditorium."

By this time, the auditorium was packed with people. Many students had run over to join the excitement, wanting to get the news firsthand.

"I just got here, does anyone know how it's going?"

"President Tang said earlier they were having a meeting to discuss it and would give an answer in half an hour. It's only been 20 minutes, so there's no news yet."

"Hah, a meeting? What kind of meeting? What's there to discuss? Those Hetero-blood Species want special treatment, and I want it too!"

"Exactly! Giving only them the green light is also a form of unfairness!"

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Once President Tang can't handle the pressure, he might make some concessions, right?"

"Pressure? Don't you know about President Tang's deeds? He'd only been at the school for a few days when he dared to scold President Ye in public. He's been assassinated twice, lost an arm and went blind, yet the White Clothing Society is still operating normally without changing any rules. Would he be afraid of pressure?"

"I think so too. Vice President Miao and several group leaders arrived early, so the meeting must have ended long ago."

"Hey man! Is it true that President Tang was assassinated? Is he really blind?"

"How could it be fake? I saw it with my own eyes just now."

"Look! President Tang is here!"

Wei Lin helped Tang Long onto the stage, and Miao Manman immediately led a group of new and old White Clothing Society members to stand behind him.

Tang Long took the microphone to speak.

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting!"

"Dr. Shi, sorry to keep you waiting. Would you like to say a few words to the students?"

Shi Chengyu, sitting in the corner, smiled and waved his hand. "This is White Clothing Society business, so you should speak. I'm just observing and won't offer an opinion."

Tang Long replied with a smile, "Then I'll speak first. If there's anything incorrect, I'll ask Dr. Shi for guidance."

"Students, in the emergency meeting of the White Clothing Society just now, I have basically understood the situation."

"The reason no Hetero-blood students were recruited this time is primarily that your adaptability to the existing Cultivation Techniques is too low; it's not that there's a problem with this society's recruitment regulations."

"Therefore, after my repeated consideration, the results of this recruitment will remain as they are! It will be the same in the future!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd below the stage erupted.

The Hetero-blood Species were naturally all very disappointed, and some immediately spoke out rudely.

"What! Maintaining the status quo! Then what kind of bullshit meeting did you guys have?"

"Saying our adaptability to Cultivation Techniques is too low? That's total nonsense!"

"Even if we don't practice any techniques, we're still stronger than those so-called normal people!"

"After all that talk, you're still just discriminating against us!"

"I thought the White Clothing Society would actually be different, but it's just the same old thing."

"If you're not going to recruit a single Hetero-blood Species, why even bother making a special recruitment clause? You guys really have some nerve! Isn't this just being a hypocrite?"

"Silence!"

This time, without waiting for Miao Manman to show her power, Tang Long personally let out a loud shout.

"Xiaohu, come here! Show them!"

Lu Xiaohu was very surprised. "Big Brother, you want me to show... that?"

Tang Long nodded. "That's right, transform."

Lu Xiaohu had become much more steady recently, but he was still a child at heart, and he had already been getting angry while listening from the side.

Now, with Tang Long's authorization, he immediately began his transformation. Within seconds, his body expanded and changed, revealing the form of a tiger-headed man.

Furthermore, he let out an extremely fierce roar directly at those troublemaking Hetero-blood students, his voice even laced with the sound of thunder and lightning.

A wave of gasps rose from the audience, and many people were frightened senseless.

The vast majority of White Clothing Society members had never seen Lu Xiaohu's true form and were also dumbfounded.

Even Shi Chengyu, sitting in the corner, couldn't help but show a strange light in his eyes.