For a time, various chat channels that were originally only visited by a few night owls suddenly became very lively and began to frantically refresh the screen.
“Damn it, Xiaoshen Boss has already captured a city? I was fencing and was immediately blown out!”
“The people upstairs are brave and not afraid of difficulties!”
“What a gap! I am still organizing farmers to fight with the nearby frost sheep and four-horned cattle, 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 kind of doubt that I am a fish out of luck!”
“Xiao Shen Da Da, Niubi 666, my baby! (Blow a kiss)”
“The Xiaoshen No.1 fan group 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, but I’m still too tired. I’d better go to bed...”
“You’ll be paralyzed when you sleep, but you’ll be happy when you get up!!”
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Looking at the chat channel, Lei Xiao smiled helplessly, and then his face became serious again.
There is no doubt that our side has just captured Kongqing Town, and everything is waiting to be done. It seems that there will indeed be 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 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 Spotted not far away, they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Unexpectedly, the strongest man and ruler who had been running rampant in Kongqing Town for many years would end up with such an unrecognizable end.
Soon, everyone's eyes couldn't help but look at Lei Xiao who was sitting on the throne.
Around Lei Xiao, five people, namely Huzhang, Yecang, Nanxing, Nanyue and Chaoyan, stood in sequence. At this time, everyone no longer restrained their aura, causing a conflicting momentum in the huge hall.
Swinging back and forth.
“He is actually a fifth-level powerhouse…”
When Guan Zhong and others felt the overwhelming aura emanating from 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 strong men is truly terrifying, like Mount Tai pressing down on top.
“For your information, Lord, this is the commander-in-chief of the city’s garrison.”
After first ordering the trade fair guards to clean up the surrounding area, 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 respectively."
"See...see Lord Lord." On the other side, a middle-aged man named Guan Zhong quickly saluted with four other people.
After speaking, everyone raised their heads and looked at Lei Xiao, who was at the top. They were surprised to find that this lord from another world was so young.
“Perhaps, this is what we call true young and promising people?”
Seeing this, Guan Zhong and others suddenly had this idea in their minds.
“You’re welcome, please get up.”
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.
So, next, it is natural to carry out the second step of giving both kindness and power.
Coming 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 others could react, a brilliant golden light came into their eyes.
Looking at it carefully, every wooden box was actually filled with gleaming gold coins. It looked almost dazzling, and even the entire hall became more and more splendid.
“Everyone, there are a total of 200,000 golden dragons here.”
Looking at the dumbfounded Guan Zhong 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 who defend the city under your command.
Please convey to the soldiers that if they 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 send you off on the spot.
But please remember one thing, as a soldier under my command, you need to be a shield to protect the civilians, not a sword to pierce the civilians. If there is any violation, no matter how big or small the official position is, I will definitely punish you severely."
Hearing this, Guanzhong and the other commanders looked at each other, filled with emotions.
200,000 gold dragons, if distributed to each soldier, would be 100 pieces per person.
The salary of a low-level soldier, squeezed by the previous city lord, was only 5 gold dragons.
Therefore, this is equivalent to nearly two years of military pay. The lord in front of me is indeed extraordinary!
More importantly, the last words of the young lord in front of me.
“Do you want to be a shield to protect civilians instead of a sword to pierce 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, did not hesitate and knelt down directly in front of Lei Xiao, 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 of the second level, also knelt on one knee. Apparently they were also touched by Lei Xiao's generosity and his last words.
After helping five people up one after another.
Lei Xiao casually 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 in front of the five people again.
“These five sets of third-level equipment are my greeting gifts to you. As long as you work hard, such rewards will only become more and more abundant in the future.”
Patted everyone's shoulders respectively, Lei Xiao said meaningfully.
“Thank you very much, Lord!”
On the other side, looking at the radiant third-level weapons and armors 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 towards Lei Xiao again.
There is no doubt that 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 go down first, I will give you one night to mobilize the soldiers, and let me know the results tomorrow morning."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, 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. Including those given to Guanzhong and others, the total is 30 pieces.
This is just a drop in the bucket for Lei Xiao, who still has more than 2,000 pieces of third-level equipment.
It is not very cost-effective to exchange these mere things for the loyalty of 2,000 garrison troops.
“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: "Your Majesty, we discovered the treasure of the former city lord.