Chapter 1007 - 853: Generous Rewards
Even the Domain Master has to perform tasks? Quite a few people present were quite surprised.
They really are after the Domain Master? Tong Mingshan and Wu Jinliang subconsciously glanced at Shi Chun first, then looked at Domain Master Manxi.
Because Shi Chun had previously informed them that Manxi's position might not be secure, saying that some people in the Heavenly Court might want to take them out along with Manxi, and now it's evident that this situation has indeed arrived.
It's finally here, and Shi Chun also felt some shock deep down, but unlike Tong Mingshan and the others, he immediately observed Manxi's reaction upon hearing the news.
Previously, even Miao Dingyi couldn't figure out how some people would target Manxi, and now it's finally understood that those people in the Heavenly Court could be so ruthless, actually revealing the way Manxi traps people with the momentum.
Revealing it is one thing, but they still made Manxi say 'Follow orders without complaint' before unveiling it; this is really trying to suffocate a person.
Having been trapped by Manxi before, and now seeing some people in the Heavenly Court trap Manxi, Shi Chun thoroughly understands how Mulan Jin's so-called different gameplay in the Heavenly Court works; it's all just pomp and circumstance.
He also scrutinized Huang Xinghe, the Angel, remembering this insidious guy, and thinking if there's a chance to meet again in the future, he must be cautious.
Standing solemnly by, observing everyone's reactions and preparing to appropriately support the Heavenly Court, Manxi suddenly realized, his eyes grew wider, his neck stiffened; turning to glare at Huang Xinghe, his slightly parted lips trembled, wanting but unable to speak.
What can he say? Just earlier, he had righteously declared that he would obey orders without complaint; he couldn't follow orders against his subordinates but not himself, right?
Dare he say such things in public?
Not to mention in public, even alone he wouldn't dare reply to the Heavenly Court in such a manner, let alone with so many witnesses.
He knew somewhat that some coveted his position, and his backers also warned him to be careful, saying that as long as he didn't leave any handle, no one would dare to force their way; unexpectedly, he fell into this trap this way despite all his precautions.
Now he is either opposing or obeying orders.
The problem is he already obeyed orders first, what is there to oppose? If acting unreasonable, it would instantly backfire on himself.
Being trapped so miserably in public is a first for him, the frustration stuck in his chest neither rising nor falling, even considering killing the Angel, his clenched fists slightly trembling.
Outsiders can't understand his sense of frustration, the issue of unpaid salaries has already offended the people in his domain, with the result that he got into trouble, and his benefits are also gone, why did he offend those people before?
The key issue is that it's not a one-time offense; every month's salary day, one must offend again.
There's no choice, as each month he can only distribute a third of the pay, while the troops in the Southern, Western, and Northern Regions are going to brothels with their full bellies, and the entertainment venues over there are well established, everyone has money on hand, and life is as smooth as can be with peaceful territories; after duties, they either cultivate or enjoy, living a comfortable life.
In comparison, which day wasn't there a bunch of people stabbing him in the back?
The troops from the Southern, Western, and Northern Regions, also upset about the previous issue of retrieving overissued salaries, are stabbing him in the back due to the same issue, with some cursing him to die poorly, which he inadvertently heard, dared not voice out, only silently took note of those names.
Yet the Heavenly Court throws this at him again, he now realizes what it means to be unappreciated both inside and outside.
His close subordinate, Mo Hei, also had a noticeably darkened face.
Dongguo Shou sighed silently, as he also had news from the Sect long ago, knowing Manxi's position was the biggest piece of fat, coveted by many, predicting Manxi's position might not hold.
He just didn't expect the Heavenly Court would pull such a move, creating a billion populations in three years? He now estimates it's likely he also can't accomplish this task, even if the Sect puts in a major effort, it's hard to say if it's worth it, and if the benefits do not outweigh the resources spent, the Sect likely won't do it.
But the Sect had previously instructed, saying that his Commander position was earned through real strength, as long as he didn't cause anything too outrageous, no one could move his position.
The Sect's prior instruction was to be cautious about not causing anything excessive, with nothing else to worry about, as the Sect would find ways to deal with it, the wages chaos wasn't even considered by the Sect.
Of course, the Sect can dismiss it, after all, he's the one involved, his life now quite difficult, overwhelmed by complaints in the domain, and with payday approaching, he doesn't know how to face his subordinates.
Either give money or lose face, without money, losing face is unavoidable.
Every time he passes by his subordinates, he dares not make eye contact, his confidence as a Commander severely diminished, probably the first of his kind.
Due to this mess, even his broken arm couldn't rest peacefully for healing, making him almost get used to having just one arm.
Faced with these current troubles, he really doesn't want to be the Commander, but this can't be changed from the Sect, and appointing someone outside the Sect wouldn't be agreed upon, which is very frustrating.