Chapter 1825
Zhong Tingzhi rose to his feet and made a Daoist salute. "Chief Executive, fellow Court Executives, Zhong is willing to recommend Warden Zhengqing."
As he spoke, he could not help glancing toward Chao Tingzhi. The latter wore a faintly smiling, faintly mocking expression, but said nothing. After that brief glance, Zhong Tingzhi quickly withdrew his gaze and continued, "Whether in merit, cultivation, or seniority, Warden Zhengqing is a suitable candidate."
Wei Tingzhi pondered for a moment, then said, "Zhong Tingzhi should know that Warden Zhengqing once had his past stripped away. All his achievements must be counted anew from the time he returned to Celestial Xia. Calculated thus, he is somewhat lacking."
Zhong Tingzhi said, "But these are extraordinary times. Many of the old rules may be relaxed. Moreover, since returning to Celestial Xia, Warden Zhengqing has passed through several great battles and rendered great service in every one of them. Besides, Warden Zhengqing is a cultivator of the Dao of Seeking Completeness. If we are to fight Origin Xia, we cannot do without him."
When he had first recommended Daoist Zhengqing, it had been for the struggle between the Profound and the True. But now, it truly was not for such a purpose.
At present, the most important enemy was Origin Xia. He could clearly distinguish who was primary and who secondary, what came first and what came after. Compared with Origin Xia, everything else was unimportant. If they clung to the past, they would only fall into the endless internal strife of Origin Xia.
At a time like this, every force that could be used had to be used. Daoist Zhengqing's cultivation and magical power were there for all to see; there was no reason not to employ him.
The other Court Executives present did not