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Chapter 128 Zhao Youcai Lies, Rewards are Given for His Merits

Zheng Tiejun pulled Zhao Youcai into a nearby room, and the two of them talked for a while.

Everyone was talking about it.

"Zhao Youcai has really messed up this time. That's over 900,000 taels of silver! Let's see how he handles it."

"I remember the money box was right in front of Zhao Youcai, how could it have been lost?"

"Who knows? You'll have to ask Zhao Youcai."

……

Lin Feng took the opportunity to walk to Hong Baichuan's side.

Lin Feng clasped his hands and said, "I wonder when General Hong will return. I would like to see him off."

Hong Baichuan said with a smile, "Brother Lin, no need to be so polite, just call me Brother Hong."

Who is that Zhao Youcai? Why was he the one leading the raid on the city lord's mansion?

"He seems to be our general's junior apprentice, and he hasn't been in the Hemp-Clad Guard for long."

"Oh I got it."

Lin Feng said in a low voice, "Brother Hong, please put in a good word for me when you get back. I would be very grateful."

"Brother Lin is afraid that Zheng Tiejun won't recommend you for credit, but he wouldn't dare to do that."

However, he might downplay your contributions.

Hong Baichuan patted his chest, "I will definitely help you get credit. Tao Xingye was killed for me, little brother."

Brother Lin has come up with so many great ideas again. Without him, many more of my men would have died.

Lin Feng clasped his hands in thanks to Hong Baichuan, “Then thank you very much, Brother Hong, especially for my contribution in infiltrating the bandit capital city. Please be sure to give me a mention.”

"Don't worry, I've got it all covered."

With such a significant contribution this time, you and Zheng Tiejun should both be promoted.

I think you're very likely to become a general in the Imperial Guard.

With this position, you will be qualified to participate in the sect competition six months from now.

If you can win a good ranking in the martial arts tournament, you can choose to enter the outer sect of the Sword Sect or an affiliated sect of the Sword Sect.

He became an outer disciple.

Lin Feng thought for a moment and said, "If we could really enter the outer sect of the Sword Sect, who would still want to enter the outer sect of those affiliated sects?"

"Brother Lin, you may not know this, but the threshold for affiliated sects is not that high, and it is easier to become an inner disciple from an outer disciple."

For example, in Yunda Escort Agency, one-third of the outer disciples have the opportunity to become inner disciples.

Only one or two percent of the outer disciples of the Sword Sect can become inner disciples.

"Oh? If I can really become a general of the Hemp-Clad Guard, I will definitely participate in the sect's martial arts competition."

"Don't worry, you'll definitely make it. See you in six months."

After their conversation, Lin Feng felt much more relaxed.

Lin Feng then went to chat with Song Dahu for a while, expressing his desire to learn his "Hundred Beasts Fist".

Song Dahu refused, saying that this was a martial art passed down from his master's school, and disciples were not allowed to pass it on to outsiders without permission.

However, Song Dahu promised Lin Feng that when he had time, he would take him back to his sect and ask the elders if Lin Feng was allowed to learn the Hundred Beasts Fist.

The two were chatting.

Zheng Tiejun and Zhao Youcai came out.

Zhao Youcai gave an awkward laugh, "Hehe, brothers, I just remembered it wrong."

There were no money boxes or jewelry boxes.

Sorry to have made my brothers work so hard for nothing.

I've made a new list.

Everyone moved the items back to the Ma Yi Wei according to the list, and that concludes today's work.

No one said anything upon hearing this. This matter had nothing to do with them, so there was no need to take it seriously.

Besides, even if someone comes forward and claims to have a money box and a jewelry box, they would need to provide evidence.

Everyone has already searched, but these two items seem to have vanished into thin air.

So nobody said anything.

Lin Feng didn't say much.

Zhao Youcai made a new list and excluded these two items, so these two items became ownerless.

Once you get it, it's yours.

The group made two trips to move all their belongings to the headquarters of the Ma Yiwei.

Two people were left on duty, while everyone else went back to rest.

Zhao Youcai did not trust Lin Feng and his group, so he did not allow them to work night shifts.

Lin Feng and his companions were happy to have some free time.

After returning home, Lin Feng took out all the copper coins from his storage space and gave them to his mother and Zhou Chunlan for their daily use.

Copper coins are not very valuable, but they take up a lot of space.

The main reason for taking it out is to free up more storage space.

Lin's mother and Zhou Chunlan didn't ask any further questions.

……

The next morning.

Zheng Tiejun led all the hemp-cloth guards to escort the main force of the Iron Sword Army out of the city.

......

One morning seven days later.

Zheng Tiejun gathered everyone together.

Standing in front of the crowd, Zheng Tiejun was in high spirits and beaming with joy; anyone could see how happy he was.

Zheng Tiejun said with a smile, "Today I will take over the city lord's mansion and become the new city lord of Qinghe County."

Everyone offered their congratulations.

"Congratulations on your promotion, General."

Lin Feng congratulated Zheng Tiejun, saying, "General, you have done so much for the people of Qinghe County; you truly deserve a promotion."

Regardless of Zheng Tiejun's motives.

He did indeed do many things that benefited the people when he came to Qinghe County.

Although much of the credit belongs to Lin Feng.

However, Lin Feng wouldn't have been able to accomplish these things without Zheng Tiejun's support.

The adult world is never black and white; Zheng Tiejun has both a bad side and a good side.

His position as city lord is well-deserved.

The lord of a city wields immense power, equivalent to a regional feudal lord.

Only the newly formed Ma Yi Guard dared to go against the city lord.

However, the General of the Hemp-Clad Guard was ultimately one rank lower than the City Lord.

After listening to the praise for a while, Zheng Tiejun reached out and pressed down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

Zheng Tiejun said, "I was able to get promoted so quickly thanks to everyone's strong support. I would like to thank you all in advance."

"You're too kind, City Lord."

"You flatter me, City Lord."

"It's all as it should be."

……

With everyone calling him "City Lord," Zheng Tiejun got a little carried away.

After a long pause, he continued, "Thank you all for your hard work in fighting the bandits recently."

Today we will reward those who have contributed.

Perhaps because no silver was found during the search of the city lord's mansion, this time only those who made contributions were rewarded, with each person receiving one thousand taels of silver.

Then, based on their respective contributions, they distributed merit-enhancing pills to everyone.

Li Hu and Zhou Haitao each received six Power-Enhancing Pills.

Sun Yu received ten Power-Enhancing Pills.

Zhang Xiaoyu was rewarded with twenty Power-Enhancing Pills for his meritorious service in killing the leader.

Zhao Youcai obtained a Jiazi Zenggong Pill.

Lin Feng deserved the most credit and received three Jiazi Enhancement Pills.

After distributing the pills.

Everyone had a smile on their face.

With the Power-Enhancing Pill, one's strength can be greatly increased.

After distributing the pills, Zheng Tiejun said, "The more you take the Enhancement Pill, the weaker its effect becomes."

The rate of weakening is related to an individual's qualifications.

Stop taking it when the effect is halved.

It would be better to exchange the Power-Enhancing Pill for something more useful.

This item can be circulated within the sect and used to exchange for weapons, cultivation manuals, armor, and other items.

However, none of the people present have consumed many of the Power-Enhancing Pills.

You can eat all of this.

"I will be moving into the City Lord's Mansion today, and someone will be needed to manage the Hemp-Clad Guards."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

The person who temporarily takes over as the General of the Hemp-Clad Guard is very likely to become the official general, and everyone wants to know who Zheng Tiejun will appoint to take over the Hemp-Clad Guard.

Zheng Tiejun's gaze swept back and forth between Lin Feng and Zhao Youcai.