not a landlord and I won't exploit you. As for wages... men and women put in different amounts of effort after all. Women get four cash coins, and children under thirteen get three cash coins a day."...Yang Lin was about to tell the truth and prepare to deny it.

But Li Yuyao next to the result immediately interjected, "That's true!"

Both Zhao Fugui and Zhong Tao gasped in surprise.

Yet Yang Lin looked at Li Yuyao strangely.

By now, he hasn't even figured out himself what happened.

But in front of so many people, he was too embarrassed to ask, and could only nod.

"Uncle Third, whether or not this title of mine is real, right now it can only be real. You understand"

Zhao Fugui nodded hurriedly.

What else doesn't he understand

If it's true, that's naturally good.

If it's fake, you must still act as if it's real!

Otherwise, with just the matter of killing the county magistrate, Yang Lin's family, and even all the villagers here tonight, would end up terribly!

"But what are we going to do now Zhao Deyi is a county magistrate after all. I really didn't expect you to be so bold, saying kill and killing!"

Zhao Fuguai sighed.

Yang Lin shook his head. "Zhao Deyi is already onto us. If he's still alive, he'll definitely find a way to get rid of us!"

"Therefore, this is an opportunity to eliminate him!"

"As for what to do next, that's also why I decided to bring forward the plan!"

"Uncle Three, Tao Ge, this matter requires you two to take risks, so I also have to get your consent. If you both agree, then we'll carry out the plan as before!"

"If the two of you..."

"I'll do it!"

Before Yang Lin could finish speaking, Zhong Tao clenched his fist, his face stern, and nodded in agreement.

"I... Ugh! I'm dead anyway! Just go crazy with me!"

Zhao Fugui also suddenly punched his own palm, his face showing resilience.

"Alright, let's get ready now and set off immediately."

Yang Lin looked at Li Yuyao: "My wife, I'll leave everything at home to you. Be careful these two days. If everything goes well, I'll be back soon."

"I'll go with you!" Li Yuyao said hurriedly, "I'm well-versed in the law, maybe I can help you! As for home, I can leave it to the third sister!"

"Sounds good."

Yang Lin didn't hesitate, he agreed immediately.

He still didn't know what the imperial decree was about, so he planned to ask about it on the way.

"Alright, then it's settled. Tao Ge, you lead twenty men... no, thirty! Equip them with ten crossbows and swords made of fine iron, mount them on horses, and make sure to tell everyone this journey could be dangerous, even deadly! Upon return, each man will receive a reward of ten ounces of silver!"

"Uncle San, you should also gather some manpower. The more the merrier. Only able-bodied men. Anyone who joins this trip will receive five taels of silver each!"

Zhao Fugui and Zhong Tao both quickly nodded their heads.

Soon, everything will be ready.

Zhong Tao, over there, had assembled a 20-man bodyguard squad, equipped with various weapons and mounted on twenty horses seized from the bandits of Black Wind Mountain. Only Qin Shuang remained in the village with ten men.

Although many of them only learned to ride in the past few days and can't fight on horseback as skillfully as real cavalry, they are still capable of serving as foot soldiers or performing some charging and slashing actions.

At this moment, these twenty men wore crossbows on their left hips and long swords on their right, holding long spears in their hands. Even inside their clothes, vital areas were protected by iron plates forged from refined iron at the forge. Riding on horseback, they looked majestic and imposing. Their murderous aura instantly transformed into something different.

Zhao Fugui's side also quickly gathered over eighty people! It is said that those who follow a trip to the county town will have five taels of silver, and few are unwilling to go.

Although some clever people thought that going to the county town tonight might cause trouble, and even speculated that Yang Lin was planning a rebellion...

But this doesn't prevent their decision!

Five ounces of silver, enough for them to fight with their lives!

"Let's go!"

With Yang Lin's command, Zhong Tao led his guards on horseback flanking both sides, with the disarmed yamen officials in the middle. At the front and rear were villagers armed with various weapons clearing the way.

Besides Zhao Fugui, Yang Lin only brought Li Yunyao, and the two maids in purple and green attire.

If it had been before, Yang Lin would have absolutely never dared to go out like this.

After seeing the strength of Ziyi and Qingyi, he was very reassured about safety.

That day, he brought a dozen guards with him, but was beaten senseless by Ziyi all by himself.

> Later, he learned that Zi Yi was both tired and hungry at the time, in poor condition, yet still easily handled the guard team.

Now that they're at their peak, just how terrifying will their strength be Yang Lin didn't dare to imagine.

As for Qingyi, she's no simple matter either. Although Li Yunyao said she was skilled in acupuncture points, Yang Lin had seen her in action. Even her martial arts were not inferior to Ziyi!

With such two masters by his side, he could rest assured.

It's a pity that Yang Lin didn't find a chance along the way to ask alone what was going on with that imperial decree.

However, that's not a problem.

No matter how the imperial decree came to be, now that he had the title of "Lord," and regardless of what others believed, his plans would go even more smoothly!

Two hours later, the main force finally returned to the county town.

Before entering the city, Yang Lin halted the main force. He walked before those yamen servants and ordered someone to bring a large chest.

The box opened, brimming with silver!

"My brothers, now Zhao Deyi has been executed and Zhou Kun will be imprisoned for his crimes. The positions of County Magistrate and Head Jailer are now vacant."

"Let me be frank with you all, in the past I was too lazy to care about these trivial matters and had no desire to involve myself in the political arena. But now circumstances force my hand, I have no choice but to navigate this treacherous river of officials!"

"As for this county magistrate position, I have already made arrangements."

But this warden, and some vacant positions...

Yang Lin paused, swept his gaze over the crowd, and slowly spoke: "Everyone present, as long as they are under my command, all have a chance!"

"Past matters, this marquis can let go of, but from now on, whoever dares to oppose this marquis will end up like Zhao Deyi!"

As for doing things for this title...

Yang Lin took out a ten-liang silver ingot from the box and casually threw it to Song Qian.

Song Qian also immediately cooperated very well, showing a fawning smile, holding the silver, and respectfully said: "Thank you, Master! I will definitely serve you with all my heart!"

"Now, anyone who wants to be knighted, come forward and receive two ounces of silver each!"

As for those who wish to oppose me, you may leave now!

On one side is two ounces of silver, on the other is being an enemy to the nobility!

Everyone knows this is a difficult situation. Who would dare to leave

Don't you see the archers all around, glaring at them with murderous intent

Zhao Deyi is already dead, they won't go to bury him!

Especially some clever ones have already thought that Yang Lin brought so many people to the county town tonight, he is probably going to settle accounts with the Zhao family and Zhou family!

And after tonight, the power dynamics in Jianghe County are bound to be reshuffled!e his day too.""What a twist of fate!"For a moment, the common people were overcome with gratitude for this magistrate who seemed so distant from them.However, only Zhao Fugui knew that in order to ac...