??For a time, various chat channels that had only been visited by a few night owls suddenly became very lively and began to swipe the screen like crazy.
??"Damn it, Xiaoshen Boss has already captured a city? I was fencing and was immediately blown out!"
??"The one upstairs is brave and not afraid of difficulties!"
??"What a gap! I'm still organizing farmers to fight the nearby Frost Sheep and Four-horned Oxen, but most of the Xiaoshen have already commanded the army and begun to attack the city!"
??"We also have nine years of compulsory education, so why is Brother Xiaoshen so good? I have a little suspicion that I am a fish out of luck!"
??"Xiao Shen Dada, Niubi 666, my baby! (Blow a kiss)"
??"The Xiaoshen No. 1 fan club sent a congratulatory message!"
??"The Xiaoshen No. 8 fan group sent a congratulatory message!"
??"What's going on? Am I dreaming? I directed ten farmer aunts to work during the day. Sure enough, I'm still too tired. I'd better go to bed..."
??"You will be paralyzed when you sleep, but you will be happy when you wake up!!"
??……
??Looking at the chat channel, Lei Xiao smiled helplessly, and then his face became solemn again.
??There is no doubt that our side has just captured Kongqing Town, and everything is waiting to be done. It seems that there is indeed a lot of work tonight.
??Just like that, not long after, Lin and Fang Hai, who had completed their respective tasks, hurried over with nearly a hundred guards from the Phytolacca Trade Fair.
??At the same time, there was also a middle-aged man with a resolute face wearing second-level light armor, and several garrison commanders who also wore standard second-level armor.
??Immediately, when everyone saw the almost unrecognizable city lord on the ground, and the body of Banji not far away, they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
??Unexpectedly, the strongest man and ruler who had run rampant in Kongqing Town for many years would end up in such an unrecognizable end.
??Immediately afterwards, everyone's eyes couldn't help but look at Lei Xiao sitting on the throne.
??Around Lei Xiao, five people, Huzhang, Yecang, Nanxing, Nanyue and Chaoyan, stood in sequence. At this time, everyone no longer restrained their aura, causing a conflicting momentum to appear in the huge hall. Inside, rippling back and forth.
??"He is actually a fifth-level powerhouse..."
??When Guan Zhong and others felt the overwhelming aura exuded by the knotweed, almost causing the surrounding space to fluctuate slightly.
??They all swallowed subconsciously, and their hands and feet began to feel inexplicably cold.
??The pressure of the fifth-level powerhouse is truly terrifying, like Mount Tai pressing down on top.
??"For your information, Lord Lord, this is the commander-in-chief of the city's garrison, Guanzhong."
??First, she ordered the trade fair guards to clean up the surrounding area, and then Lin took a step forward.
Facing Lei Xiao who was sitting on the throne, he bowed and introduced: "The others are the captains and deputy captains of the two garrison brigades."
??"See...see Lord Lord." On the other side, a middle-aged man named Guan Zhong quickly saluted with the other four people.
??After speaking, everyone raised their heads and looked at Lei Xiao, who was at the top, and were surprised to find that this lord from another world was so young.
??"Perhaps this is what is called true youth and promise?"
??Seeing this, Guanzhong and others suddenly had this idea in their hearts.
??"You're welcome, please get up."
??I saw Lei Xiao smiled lightly, stepped down from the throne, and walked straight towards the crowd.
??At this time, Lei Xiao clearly understood.
??Including Guanzhong, these garrison commanders have not yet sworn allegiance to themselves, since they have just been shown their own strength.
??Then, next, it is natural to carry out the second step of giving both kindness and power.
?? Arriving in front of everyone, Lei Xiao's mind moved, and a whole row of large wooden boxes appeared in front of everyone out of thin air.
?? Before Guanzhong and the others could react, a brilliant golden light came into their eyes.
??Looking at it carefully, every wooden box was filled with shining gold coins. It looked almost dazzling. Even the whole hall became more and more splendid.
??“Everyone, there are a total of 200,000 golden dragons here.”
??Looking at the stunned Guanzhong and other five commanders in front of him, Lei Xiao raised the corners of his mouth slightly and continued: "These golden dragons should be regarded as a meeting gift for the 2,000 soldiers guarding the city under your command.
??Please convey to the soldiers that if you are willing to continue to be loyal to me, I will improve everyone's treatment to the highest level in the entire Cold Flame Kingdom.
??If you don’t want to, I won’t force you, I can just dismiss you on the spot.
??However, please remember one thing, as a soldier under my command, you need to be a shield to protect civilians, not a sword to pierce civilians. If there is any violation, no matter how big or small your official position is, I will definitely punish you severely. "
??Hearing this, Guanzhong and the other commanders looked at each other with emotions in their hearts.
??200,000 golden dragons, if allocated to each soldier, would be 100 for each person.
??The salary of a grassroots soldier, squeezed by the former city lord, is only 5 golden dragons.
??Therefore, this is equivalent to nearly two years of military pay. The lord in front of me is indeed very dignified!
??More importantly, the last words of the young lord in front of him.
??“Do you want to be a shield that protects civilians, rather than a sword that stabs them?
??If it seems familiar, the old city lord whom I first loyal to also once said..."
??Thinking of this, Guan Zhong, who is a third-level two-star guardian warrior, knelt down directly in front of Lei Xiao without hesitation, buried his head deeply, and swore: "My subordinate Guan Zhong is willing to be loyal to the lord. !”
??At the same time, the other four garrison commanders, all at the peak level of the second level, also knelt down on one knee, obviously touched by Lei Xiao's generosity and the last words.
??After helping five people up one after another.
??Lei Xiao waved his hand, and five sets of third-level black unicorn light armor and third-level sword master training swords that had been upgraded from the Orc Legion and the border battlefield appeared again in front of the five people.
??"These five sets of third-level equipment are my meeting gifts to you. As long as you work hard, such rewards will only increase in the future."
??Patted everyone's shoulders respectively, Lei Xiao said meaningfully.
??"Thank you very much, Lord!"
??On the other side, looking at the third-level weapons and armors that exuded extraordinary splendor in front of them, the faces of the five people could not help but reveal a look of ecstasy, and they lowered their heads deeply to Lei Xiao again.
??Needless to say, even with their treatment, if they want to buy such a set of luxurious equipment, they will have to go without food and water for at least ten years!
??As for the second-level equipment they were wearing, the previous city lord only subsidized one-third of it. The difference was a huge difference.
??"Okay, you guys go down first. I'll give you one night to mobilize the soldiers. Let me know the results tomorrow morning."
??Nodding slightly, Lei Xiao waved his hand, turned around and returned to the throne.
??There is no doubt that the value of the 200,000 golden dragons is only 20 pieces of third-level equipment, plus the ones given to Guanzhong and others, the total is 30 pieces.
??For Lei Xiao, who still has more than 2,000 pieces of third-level equipment, this is just a drop in the bucket.
??For these mere things, in exchange for the loyalty of 2,000 garrison troops, it is simply not a good deal.
??"When the recruitment order is sufficient, then Guan Zhong and other main commanders of the garrison will be converted into direct subordinates."
??Just when Lei Xiao thought of this, Fang Hai, who was directing the trade fair guards to clean up the battlefield outside the door, reappeared at the main entrance of the hall, saluted Lei Xiao and said: "Lord Qi, we found the former city lord. treasury!"
