Brocade Robe Unparalleled

Chapter 74 Two Women Clash [Seeking Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month]

Early morning, the atmosphere inside the Jingbian Commandery was tense.

A notice had just been posted outside the gate, announcing that everyone in the Jingbian Division, except for a captain and a few officers, including jailers, gatekeepers, and even cooks and grooms, would have to leave the division after receiving their monthly salaries.

This incident immediately caused a huge uproar in the Jingbian Division.

Everyone gathered in the courtyard of the Jingbian Division, and the doorway of the two centurions' posts was especially crowded.

"Lord Centurion, we have worked in the Jingbian Division for so long. Even if we haven't made any great contributions, we have certainly put in a lot of effort. You should give us a reasonable explanation for dismissing us like this."

"Yes, we demand an explanation!"

"We haven't done anything wrong, so why are we being fired?"

……

Wu Baihu was trapped inside the duty room. He rubbed his temples in exasperation, feeling an unbearable headache.

His original plan was to wait until Lin Xuan had privately contacted the dismissed individuals and reached a consensus with them before announcing the matter.

I didn't expect Wenren Yue to post the notice so early.

These important figures from the capital really have absolutely no experience in handling affairs.

These kinds of things definitely need to be discussed privately before they can be brought up in public.

Wenren Yue was also in her duty room at the moment. Hearing the shouts outside, she was at a loss for what to do.

She never imagined things would turn out this way.

Just then, the shouts outside suddenly subsided.

Wenren Yue walked to the door and looked out through the crack, only to see a familiar figure from behind.

Lin Xuan stood on the steps above the entrance to the duty room, stretched out his hand to the crowd, and said, "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me."

As he finished speaking, the noisy crowd gradually quieted down.

Lin Xiaoqi still held considerable authority within the Jingbian Division.

Not to mention that when he was in power, he treated all the banner officers equally and never gave them special treatment, but just because he didn't want his friends to be in danger, he bravely and single-handedly broke into the bandit's den at night, everyone had to give him face.

After everyone quieted down, Lin Xuan spoke again: "I know that you are all resentful about being suddenly asked to leave Jingbian Division, but this is a decision made by higher-ups, and the two officials are acting under orders. I hope you can understand..."

As Lin Xuan finished speaking, a middle-aged man stepped forward and said, "Lin Xiaoqi, I understand you two, but I have elderly parents to support and an infant to raise. My entire family of over ten people depends on me. Who understands me? Without this salary, my family will starve this month..."

Lin Xuan vaguely remembered this man. This guard's surname was Zhao, and his strength had reached the eighth rank, but he had not yet been appointed as a flag officer.

He stepped down the steps and said to the guard, "Wenren Baihu is aware of your family's situation. She is also concerned about the livelihood of the brothers after they leave Jingbian Division. She has ordered me to find a better way out for the brothers. The Tian family of Heishizhai is currently guarding the investment team. I have some connections with the Tian family. With your abilities, you can serve as the head guard. The monthly salary is six taels of silver, and you can have four days off every month. At the end of each year, you will receive an extra three months' salary. I wonder if you would be willing to go?"

During dinner yesterday, Lin Xuan had already discussed the treatment of his colleagues in the Jingbian Division with Tian Qingluan.

The Tian family was short of manpower at the time, and she was not stingy, offering very generous compensation.

The middle-aged man, who had been indignant, froze on the spot upon hearing Lin Xuan's words.

His monthly salary of six taels of silver was three times what he earned at the Jingbian Division, and he would receive an additional eighteen taels at the end of the year. He also had four days off each month, one more day than he did at the Jingbian Division—a job like this was hard to find anywhere else.

Without any hesitation, he nodded immediately, like a chick pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, I'm willing!"

Lin Xuan nodded, then looked at the crowd behind him and said, "The Tian family caravan guards are well paid. Eighth-rank strength earns six taels of silver per month, and ninth-rank strength earns four taels per month. They have four days off per month and receive an extra three months' salary at the end of the year. Those who are interested can register at my duty station... Those who are not interested can talk to the two centurions about their demands later."

“I, I, I!”

"I am willing!"

"I'll go too, I'll go too!"

"Many thanks to Commander Wenren, and many thanks to Commander Lin!"

……

As soon as Lin Xuan finished speaking, everyone in the courtyard responded.

The Tian family treated them twice as well as those in the Jingbian Division. Although being a caravan guard was less prestigious than working in the Jingbian Division, it was also much safer.

Of course, some people are not satisfied with this arrangement.

As government officials, they could earn that much by collecting protection money from their jurisdiction, so there was absolutely no need for them to work for the Tian family.

The group that had just been of one mind was now completely divided, and they were outnumbered. Without the support of others, how could they dare to negotiate with the centurion?

Half an hour later, there was not a single person left in the Jingbian Division courtyard.

Most people, after registering at Lin Xuan's office, couldn't wait to go and sign contracts with the Tian family.

Some people, though dissatisfied with the arrangement, dared not cause any more trouble and slunk away.

The doors to the two guard rooms slowly opened.

Commander Wu came out, gently patted Lin Xuan on the shoulder, and said, "You handled this matter well. I'm going into seclusion to cultivate, so please keep an eye on things within the department for me..."

With Lin Xuan around, he had complete peace of mind regarding the internal affairs of the Jingbian Division.

Even he himself might not have handled it as well as Lin Xuan.

Wenren Yue stood at the door of the duty room, her gaze fixed on Lin Xuan.

No wonder Wu Baihu favored him so much.

Having such a capable subordinate certainly makes things much easier...

By entrusting the affairs of the department to him, she can now focus on her cultivation.

She looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Lin Xiaoqi, come here for a moment..."

Lin Xuan followed Wenren Yue into her duty room, and came out a moment later.

Standing in the courtyard of the Jingbian Division, he let out a soft sigh, unsure of what to say.

Wu Baihu wanted to go into seclusion to cultivate, so he asked Lin Xuan to manage the affairs of the department on his behalf.

Wenren Baihu also wanted to cultivate himself, so he was entrusted with the affairs of the department.

The power that Shen Qingya had sought but could not obtain, he obtained with ease, but this was not what Lin Xuan wanted.

Fortunately, that woman wasn't there. If she found out about this, who knows what she would force him to do...

When Lin Xuan returned home at noon, she saw that the gate to her neighbor's yard was wide open, and some people were moving furniture such as tables and chairs out. Lin Xuan looked at a middle-aged woman standing outside the gate and asked, "Aunt Li, what are you doing...?"

The middle-aged woman said with a smile, "We're moving. Someone bought our house and has lived here for decades. It's really hard to leave..."

She said she was reluctant to part with it, but looking at the smile on her face, she didn't seem reluctant at all.

It seems that the amount of money offered by the buyer must have been quite substantial.

Lin Xuan's eyes flickered slightly. This wasn't exactly a good location. If someone offered a high price to buy the house, they probably had ulterior motives...

What's more, the courtyard that person bought was right next to his house.

This immediately put Lin Xuan on high alert.

Just as Lin Xuan was wondering what the buyer of the courtyard was after, a familiar figure walked out of Aunt Li's courtyard.

Lin Xuan looked at Tian Qingluan, paused for a moment, then realized something and asked, "Did Miss Qingluan buy this place?"

Tian Qingluan nodded and said, "Yes, coming here to eat every day takes up a lot of time on the road. Why not buy the courtyard next door and handle the shop's affairs here? That way, we can save time and eat at Lin Xiaoqi's house every morning and evening..."

Lin Xuan was stunned for a long time, and could only think to himself, "Rich and willful."

The Tian family owns countless shops and properties in Sizhou City, yet she bought this dilapidated courtyard simply to have one more meal...

At this moment, in another room next to Lin Xuan's.

Standing at her doorstep, A Luo watched Tian Qingluan and Lin Xuan chatting and laughing. She let out a deep breath, and her fist, which was tucked into her sleeve, clenched quietly...

Tian Qingluan looked at Lin Xuan gratefully and said, "Those people from the Jingbian Division have already been to the shop. Lin Xiaoqi, thank you so much for this..."

She stood on tiptoe, intending to thank Lin Xuan again, but ended up kissing nothing.

A'Luo grabbed Lin Xuan's arm and pulled him into the courtyard, urging, "Brother Lin, I'm hungry, let's cook quickly..."

Tian Qingluan stood there, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, but they quickly relaxed again.

Little girl, are you determined to snatch her away?
Let's see who has the better methods...

(End of this chapter)