With the rise of my family, I can summon the Daoist Soldiers' Nest.

On this day, the convoy finally entered the territory of Yun County.

Lin Ye immediately ordered that the large banner embroidered with the three characters "Xiang County Man" be raised high so that people from afar could see it.

Immediately afterwards, he had each carriage adorned with a small flag embroidered with the character "Lin," red with black lettering, fluttering in the wind, clearly displaying their identity as members of the Lin family and from Xiang County.

After walking for another half a day, a market town came into view in the distance.

It looks like it was recently built; the city wall is low, probably less than two zhang high, even shorter than the city wall of Linjiawu before its expansion.

A few people were coming and going at the entrance of the town, mostly villagers hurrying home. Some carried loads on shoulder poles, others carried baskets on their backs, their steps unhurried, creating a scene of ordinary, everyday life.

The guards on the city wall saw the large and orderly convoy from afar and immediately became tense. They sounded warning drums while directing the city gates to close slowly.

Several people who hadn't yet entered the city scattered in panic upon seeing this scene, fearing some kind of disaster had struck. For a moment, the streets were filled with people, shouts, and footsteps, creating a chaotic mess.

The convoy did not stop, but continued to move steadily forward, gradually approaching the town. The rolling wheels and the sound of horses' hooves were particularly clear in the quiet countryside.

Just then, a richly dressed man who appeared to be a steward hurriedly climbed the city wall and immediately asked the guard beside him, "What's going on? Why are you beating the drums to warn us? And why are you closing the gates?"

The guard immediately pointed to the convoy in the distance. "Sir, this convoy is coming from the direction of Xiang County. Considering that there are bandit strongholds like Lone Wolf Village in the area bordering Xiang County, I will close the city gates first, just in case there is a trap."

The steward looked carefully in the direction the guard pointed and then saw clearly the words "Xiangxian Man" embroidered on the banner at the front of the convoy.

A sudden jolt went through him, and he murmured to himself, "Could it be... him?"

At that moment, a man on horseback slowly approached the city gate from the caravan; it was Zhao Sanpao.

Lin Ye noticed his loud voice and specially asked him to come out and announce things, after all, the name "Sanpao" wasn't given for nothing.

"Three cannons, three cannons," that's what they mean by his loud voice. It's as eye-catching as setting off three firecrackers in a row, able to make things known to everyone in a flash. Whether it's for announcements or deterrence, it's very effective.

"Listen up, you on the city wall! We are the troops of the Baron of Xiang County, sent to your Yun County to discuss matters with your Baron. Please open the gates and let us in immediately!"

The foreman on the city wall leaned out, squinted at the troops below, and asked in a deep voice, "Who is your baron?"

"Our Baron is Young Master Lin Ye of the Lin family, open the door quickly!" Zhao Sanpao was impatient, his tone revealing his impatience.

Lin Ye stood on the carriage, watching from afar at the back of the procession, and sighed inwardly.

This time we came in a hurry, without communicating with the Baron of Yun County beforehand, which was a breach of etiquette.

The Lin family had not yet fully adapted to their status as lords, and lacked the proper etiquette.

"Oh my, it really is Junior Brother Lin!" A joyful shout suddenly rang out from the city wall, and a young man leaned out halfway, his eyes smiling.

"I am Li Liang, your baron's senior brother, and we are both inner disciples of the Qingyuan Sword Sect. Junior Brother Lin, you came this time, but not in person?"

"No, this is such a small matter, why would our lord need to come in person?" Zhao Sanpao answered first.

For safety reasons, he deliberately lied, since he didn't know the other party's true intentions and it was best to be cautious in other territories.

Li Liang paused slightly on the city wall. The anticipation that had been ignited by the news of the arrival of people from Xiang County instantly deflated.

He thought that since it was Lin Ye's team, Lin Ye might come in person. Firstly, he could reunite with his old friend, and secondly, since Xiang County had become a lord, it might be helpful to the development of his own town.

A few days ago, news came from the family that Lin Ye had been granted an official title in Xiang County. Because of my relationship with Lin Ye, I have increased my support for him.

If we can take this opportunity to deepen our friendship with Lin Ye, our resources and connections will be more secure in the future.

As he was secretly making plans, he suddenly heard a familiar voice calling from afar: "Is that Senior Brother Li? It's me, Lin Ye!"

Li Liang looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure standing in front of the carriage. Although the figure was far away, the outline was clear.

"Quickly, open the city gate!" Li Liang gave the order without hesitation, and then walked down the city wall to greet Lin Ye.

The city gates slowly opened, and the guards entered the city in an orderly fashion, standing in two rows on both sides, while several other members climbed the city walls to stand guard.

Lin Ye drove closer, dismounted, and glared fiercely at Zhao Sanpao as he passed by.

Even after his lie was exposed, Zhao Sanpao wasn't embarrassed and just kept smiling.

The two looked at each other, both filled with joy.

During the exchange of pleasantries, Li Liang couldn't help but envy Lin Ye's opportunities and luck. Lin Ye, in turn, praised him for managing the town so well and gestured to the people behind him to learn from Li Liang and diligently manage their territory.

Li Liang's gaze inadvertently swept over the sword sect disciple dressed in white beside Lin Ye, and his heart skipped a beat.

The Lin Ye before him was no longer the junior brother who had to travel with him half a year ago, but a lord who held a fiefdom and whose sect even sent true disciples to protect him.

After the conversation, the group followed Li Liang to his residence to rest.

Meanwhile, Lin Ye, Li Liang, and several true disciples were chatting in the mansion about the old and new affairs of the sword sect. Their conversation was filled with both camaraderie among fellow disciples and reflections on their respective current situations.

Taking this opportunity, the other managers from Xiang County also left the mansion in twos and threes, and with Li Liang's tacit permission, they wandered around the town.

After all, this is a newly established town, and its layout, street and alley planning, and even the livelihood and business formats are of great reference value to these town officials who are about to take office.

Lin Ye's earlier instruction to everyone to learn from Li Liang in front of him was not just polite talk.

Along the way, especially after witnessing the simple yet well-organized operation of the small town of Yunxian, everyone learned a lot of valuable lessons in town management, street layout, and people's livelihood arrangements.

The heads of the five major families walked together, each accompanied by several guards. They chatted and laughed along the way, but their eyes never left the details of the town, and they occasionally teased Zhang Yuan, who was walking in the middle.

"I heard that Miss Zhang and Lord Jue have a very good relationship. Brother Zhang, you'll have to take good care of us in the future," a clan leader said half-jokingly.

It sounded like a joke, but there was a hint of seriousness in it.

In the past, when any of the five families had a problem, Zhang Yuan would usually step in to coordinate, but each family was of equal status and they would take turns being in charge.

But now, with Zhang Ruozhu and Lin Ye's marriage approaching, the Zhang family has become the leader among the five families, and their words carry more weight.

Zhang Yuan feigned modesty, declining the offer, "Not at all, it's still far from certain, and my Zhang family would never use this to ask for favors from Your Excellency."

Despite this, the smile in his eyes was unmistakable, clearly indicating that he was quite pleased with this change in status.

In the midst of their laughter and conversation, Zhang Yuan suddenly stopped, pointed ahead, and asked, "Isn't that Old Zhou over there?"

Everyone looked in the direction he pointed.

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