New and dark light years

Chapter 191 The Secret Records of Immortals
The distribution of the compensation this time took much longer than the last time, a full three days.

The main issue is that there are more casualties than before.

The death toll reached 122, and the number of people with minor and serious injuries was close to 200.

But things weren't going well for the Southern Barbarian army either; almost all of their four hundred-plus men were killed, except for a few prisoners who looked like Qi people.

Li Lin's order was that anyone who resembled a southern barbarian should be executed on the spot.

The soldiers happily carried out the order.

Those who live in southern Xinjiang all have some blood feud with the southern barbarians.

Although many soldiers died, the replenishment rate was quite fast.

In this world, joining the army is considered a relatively good career path, not to mention that Li Lin's reputation is quite high now. Most people in Yulin know that County Magistrate Li is honest and upright, and does not cheat people. He is a rare good official.

Therefore, there are many people willing to join the army.

After receiving the compensation, Li Lin rested for two days before going back to work.

Then I saw a county magistrate with dark circles under his eyes.

Jiang Jili looked at him with a hint of 'resentment': 'County Commandant Li, you have it so easy.'

Li Lin smiled and said, "We each have our own responsibilities. I'm responsible for protecting our country, and you're responsible for many things in the rear."

Jiang Jili understood this principle, but he still felt it was somewhat unfair... The resettlement of those 20,000 people was extremely complicated, and the prefect's idea was that since Beiliu County was now empty, 20,000 to 30,000 people should be transferred from YL City to Beiliu County. Together with the 20,000 people rescued earlier, there would be 40,000 to 50,000 people, which would be enough to support the basic functions of a county.

But these are all trivial tasks. Not to mention whether others are willing to do them, just registering changes in household registration is very troublesome.

What are the benefits of moving there, and how much compensation can one receive... these are also questions.

Everyone wants to get more, and many people with some power or influence even want to pull strings with him.

In order to get more.

All these things left Jiang Jili exhausted.

So sometimes he envied Li Lin. Although fighting on the front lines was dangerous, after the victory, he could rest and didn't need to do so much physical and mental work.

"Alright, what do you plan to do with that Qin family member in the dungeon?"

Li Lin laughed and said, "He's seriously ill and about to die."

"If he's not dead, send him to the Prefect. I think the Prefect would be very interested."

After all, they were Qin Ni's relatives, so sending them to the capital was a small achievement.

Currently, only Jin County is effective in fighting against the Qin rebels.

As for Gui County... it has been seized by Qin rebels several times already, and it is said that now none of the county towns dare to open their city gates.

Jiang Jili sighed: "When will the Heavenly Army arrive?"

Li Lin was speechless when this was mentioned.

The imperial court said it would send a large army to attack the Qin rebels in Yue County, but... three months have passed and the commander-in-chief has not yet been chosen.

Jiang Jili leaned closer and whispered, "I have a way to save his life..."

"Oh?" Li Lin was somewhat surprised: "That amazing?"

"My Jiang family has a miracle doctor."

"So... what's in it for you to let him live?"

“You can get a lot of credit, and then share some of it with me,” Jiang Jili said in a low voice. “Let me sign my name on the documents.”

"Okay." Li Lin thought for a moment and then nodded.

"Thank you." Jiang Jili cupped his hands in thanks. "I'll go and treat him."

Then Jiang Jili happily went to the prison. Li Lin led the yamen runners on patrol.

He now makes sure to show his face to the public from time to time to make sure he doesn't give the impression of not doing his job properly.

When Li Lin was dismissed at noon, he saw a familiar face as soon as he left the yamen.

Wang Tianyou.

The two arrived at the restaurant, and Wang Tianyou ordered a large table of fine wines and delicacies without saying a word.

Li Lin laughed and said, "There's too much for the two of us to finish."

"Just try a little bit of the food. When you're treating someone to a meal, it's not about making them full, it's about making them eat well."

Li Lin nodded, agreeing with what he said.

"Here, I would like to first congratulate Lord Li on his promotion..." After saying this, Wang Tianyou drank a cup of wine.

Li Lin also raised his glass and drank the yellow wine in it.

Seeing that Li Lin was still willing to drink with him like this, Wang Tianyou secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Today, their statuses are completely different.

Previously, Li Lin was just a novice Spirit Hunter. His son, Wang Gongzi, came from a famous family in Jincheng. His uncles and elders held minor official positions in the government or county government. In addition, his family had been doing business for many years and was very wealthy, so his status was quite high.

But Li Lin is different now; he is the son-in-law of Prefect Huang.

He was also the county magistrate of Yulin City and the military commander of the southern route of Jincheng County.

An official of the eighth rank.

It may not sound like a big deal, but the position of Military Commander carries considerable intimidation.

Sixty years ago, military officers did not have a high status, and the Military Commander was nothing special.

But now the world is in turmoil, and the status of military officers has risen significantly. In a sense, the military commander has more power than the county magistrate.

Li Lin finished his drink, put down his cup, and asked, "Young Master Wang, what brings you here?"

"I've heard that if Brother Li were to follow the path of cultivating immortality today... I have something here that might be of some use to you."

A blue book was placed on the table.

Li Lin glanced at it; the words "Secret Records of Immortals" were written on it.

He picked it up, looked it over, and then gently placed it back on the table, saying, "It's too valuable, I can't accept it."

While it is called the "Secret Records of Immortals," it is actually a record of the "locations" where immortals "traveled" or appeared in the world according to legend.

It may seem like a folk tale, but since Young Master Wang dared to present it, it must be based on fact and be credible.

Although this content is not a cultivation technique, it can reveal many clues about cultivation.

“This book has been in my home for decades. My clansmen have searched for it, but they have always missed their chance to possess it.” Young Master Wang looked into Li Lin’s eyes and said, “I believe that only a person with a special affinity is worthy of holding this book.”

Li Lin looked into Young Master Wang's eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then asked, "Young Master Wang, what kind of help do you want me to provide?"

"No, it's just between friends..."

Li Lin reached out and interrupted the other person: "Our relationship doesn't need to be so roundabout. What exactly do you want, or rather, what does your family want?"

Young Master Wang looked somewhat embarrassed, then said seriously, "It was my fault... I'll have a drink first."

After he finished his drink, Young Master Wang said frankly, "Actually, my elders in the Wang family hope that you can help us secure the position of magistrate of Beiliu County."

Li Lin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly and said, "That's not something I can decide. I'm just a supervisor."

“But Prefect Huang can,” Wang Tianyou said. “We don’t need anything from you, we just hope you can make the connection so we can meet Prefect Huang. We’ll handle the rest ourselves.”

(End of this chapter)