The Demonic World I designed
Chapter 1258 - 1256: Because No One Can Deal With Him!

Chapter 1258: Chapter 1256: Because No One Can Deal With Him!

The news about the imminent handover of Nanming Prefecture spread throughout Jiangnan almost in a day, instantly causing a public uproar even greater than the previous revelation of Chen Qing’s identity.

In no time, it stirred up waves like a thousand-layered splash, and the entire Jiangnan was abuzz with discussions about the matter.

According to the released news, anyone who feels they cannot be ruled by an unknown outsider can report to Nanming Prefecture, where a new government will be established. The people are free to choose a leader, and the leader will then set up an administrative team. Power cannot be seized by force; it must be gained through policies and promises that win the people’s votes.

This approach is unprecedented, and many noble families are eager to try it out.

Initially, there was reluctance to leave the protection of Chen Qing. However, since Nanming Prefecture is under Chen Qing’s protection, in a completely secure environment, they can also manage the wealth of the Nanming Mansion. Where else could one find such a good deal?

As for the election, isn’t it just a performance?

Promise whatever you want, make grand promises, and do it later or don’t once you’re in power, isn’t that so?

Thus, even within the Yang Family, there began to be voices about whether or not to go to Nanming Prefecture.

As for ordinary people, most are unwilling to move easily, especially those with a certain amount of property. Whether in business or farming, most people in Jiangnan are living well now. Before, upon learning Chen Qing’s identity, they were mostly resistant, but when truly given another choice, they hesitated.

Everything is so good now, why break it?

Go to a new place, choose a new leader?

Can they live better?

However, the government was also considerate, even providing the means to liquidate assets. Anyone wanting to try going to Nanming Prefecture could have all their assets valued by the government, and in return, be given enough pure Jadeite, allowing them to start anew in Nanming Prefecture.

This situation actually attracted quite a number of people, especially those who weren’t doing well, seeing this as a new opportunity. Even those doing very well, seeking an upgrade to a higher tier, were eager to try, while the middle class mostly didn’t want to move — those doing well and living comfortably.

Those who seized opportunities ten years ago are mostly aware of their abilities, knowing their limitations. If they switched places, they wouldn’t necessarily live as well as they do now, so there’s no real necessity.

But for those who aren’t doing well, it is an extremely tempting opportunity.

At this moment, many noble families were holding meetings to discuss whether to move the entire family.

According to Chen Qing’s rules, any family with more than ten members cannot split up to Nanming Prefecture — they must move the entire family if they want to go. This amounted to giving those families a choice: to go for the top opportunities, they must not think of maintaining ties to both sides.

At this moment, within the Yang Family inner courtyard, this issue was also under discussion.

"Father, this is a rare opportunity!"

The first to express the desire to go was the Yang Family member currently serving as a Hell Ruler. Presently, he is only a county-level Hell Ruler, and the chances of advancing to a city-level Hell Ruler are very slim. Especially after the last few major Hell Ruler selections, he felt increasingly that he had no opportunity.

But this time, it’s a grand opportunity, a heavenly gift. Among the noble family children, there are few Hell Ruler children, and among the common people, those becoming Hell Rulers wouldn’t risk giving up their position as a Hell Ruler. His chances of becoming a Hell Ruler in Nanming Prefecture are very high!

"A rare opportunity?" Yang Renxin sneered, "You haven’t even realized why the master is doing this, and you call it a rare opportunity!"

"Father, why do you say that?" Several children looked confused.

"Do you really think the master is a saint? That he would tolerate such disloyal behavior from subordinates?"

"This..." They were stunned, feeling the same way in their hearts. If it were themselves, after painstakingly creating such a beautiful Jiangnan, how could subordinates want to drive them out because of their identity?

Not turning evil would be fortunate enough, let alone giving you an autonomous region?

What a joke!

"But... the master announced it personally in broad daylight. If he goes back on his word... how will he build his image in the future?"

"Who said the master would go back on his word?" Yang Renxin sneered.

"Not go back on his word? Then what did father mean just now..."

"I meant the master would not forgive those who betray him, but I’m not saying his promises are fake. On the contrary, the master will definitely fulfill his promises, providing the promised resources, dividing the designated areas, and he will even strictly purchase the assets sold by residents at the best market prices, encouraging those eager to move to Nanming Prefecture."

"Does father think this is a trap?"

"Consider it one...," Yang Renxin sighed, "consider it an open conspiracy!"

"An open conspiracy?"

"You all still don’t understand how the current prosperity of Jiangnan came to be. In times of great chaos, do you really think such a prosperous scene can be easily achieved? It requires the right time, place, and people, especially the last one, which is extremely rare. The master is an unparalleled ruler in history. He made Jiangnan develop so beautifully not merely because of his governance but because he is strong!"

"There is no one stronger in his forces, no one with more prestige. Inside, his word is law. Although he seems gentle in daily life, neither the Shen Family nor Lord Xuu Hu has ever once contradicted him."

"Even the Great Jin Emperor was threatened by the Duke of Qin back then, does the master have that? All the military forces are absolutely loyal to him. The power of all forces seems handed down, but no one has his prestige!"

"Externally, he is invincible, whether against the Duke of Qin, the Princess Royale of those days, or any Ancient Demon afterward, he has never lost, whether against the Four Holy Guard of Yundu or the so-called Ancient Heavenly Court — in which situation didn’t he triumph? Which battle did he lose?"

"The place he established is digging out the roots of noble families. Although it seems to give immense benefits to noble families, everyone knows he doesn’t allow noble families to live on in perpetually prosperous solidification. The strong go up, the weak are eliminated — this is the foundation he established, which many noble families don’t want to tolerate but do — why?"

"Because there’s no alternative! To this day, there’s no way for anyone, any force, to deal with the master, hence his ability to create such a prosperous and unreasonable Jiangnan, you understand?"

All the Yang Family children fell silent on hearing these words. Previously not thinking it through, now elucidated by the family head’s words, they weren’t foolish and slowly came to realization.

Without a figure like Chen Qing, Nanming Prefecture couldn’t possibly run smoothly. When all those going there find it doesn’t meet their expectations, that sentiment will swallow all those greedy for Nanming Prefecture’s resources, including those families aiming for the top.

What Chen Qing wants is to show everyone what happens when the same place changes leadership without him!