After listening to Lei Xiao's question, Lin thought about it for a moment, and then replied: "Back to Lord, the former city lord of Kongqing Town has nothing to do with our Shanglu family.
Moreover, the senior members of the family will naturally not know that I have appraised the contract with you.
Therefore, I should continue to be ordered to run this branch.
As for the guards of the trade fair who came with me, Lord, please rest assured that they are all my own people I brought from my hometown, and they are very loyal."
"Very good. You can freely distribute the rare treasures collected by the previous city lord. You can make achievements in this branch and lay a solid foundation for our next layout.
If you have any problems with funds, feel free to mention it to me.”
Nodding slightly, Lei Xiao showed a satisfied look.
There is no doubt that as long as Lin can be placed at the top of the Shanglu family, this huge power of the kingdom's wealthy families can naturally be used by oneself.
Before that, Lin was undoubtedly a wedge driven by our side in the merchant land family and the Cold Flame Kingdom, allowing us to obtain first-hand intelligence resources at any time.
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao added: "In addition, the trade fair guards under your command will be rewarded with 200 golden dragons each, and the treatment will be doubled on the current basis to further strengthen their loyalty."
"Yes, Lord!" On the other side, Lin, who had solved the performance problem, looked happy and bowed again.
Next, Lei Xiao, Lin and Fang Hai finalized a series of other complicated issues about Kongqing Town, until the two of them left and started working separately.
At this point, tonight's events can be considered to have come to an end.
After that, Lei Xiao simply arranged for everyone to rest for the night in the city lord's mansion. When the white fish belly appeared in the east, he got up from the bed in the room where he had confirmed that it was safe.
Of course, the first thing you need to do after getting up is to swallow a Qi Condensing Pill.
Since he has been promoted to the second level, his control over the power of the medicine has been greatly improved, plus he has gained so many refining experiences before.
Therefore, without much effort, Lei Xiao slowly opened his eyes as he exhaled a puff of turbid air.
At this time, a ray of light flashed through his dark and bright eyes, which undoubtedly showed that his strength had risen to a new level.
"Have you reached the second level of three stars..."
After checking the lord attribute column, Lei Xiao couldn't help but reveal a hint of joy on his face.
Just like that, after dressing up, Lei Xiao walked out of the door in high spirits.
"Lord, you are awake."
Just as he walked out of the door, Nan Yue's voice reached Lei Xiao's ears.
"Nanyue, haven't you slept all night?" Looking at the twin sisters standing guard for him at the door, Lei Xiao couldn't help but get closer and asked with concern.
"No, Lord, Nan Xing and I took turns to stand." On the other side, Nan Yue's ears were a little red and she smiled shyly.
"Okay, don't just stand there stupidly. Come with me and see what everyone else is doing." Taking Nan Yue's arm, Lei Xiao immediately started walking toward the lobby on the first floor.
Returning to the hall again, Lei Xiao discovered.
At this time, the hall had been cleaned again, and a dozen young and pretty maids were hard at work wiping the blood in the corner. When they saw Lei Xiao coming, they all bowed and saluted, their eyes full of gratitude.
Lei Xiao had already gotten to know these maids last night, and they had been tortured by the previous city lord.
Therefore, proper arrangements have been made for them, and a lot of golden dragons have been distributed, which is enough to ensure that they and their families have enough food and clothing.
At the same time, Lin and Fang Hai, who had been waiting here for a long time, immediately came to greet them.
"For your information, Lord, the strongholds of the three mercenary groups including Squid Bones have been cleared out by my subordinates. Some of the remnants who are on missions in other places have also issued corresponding wanted orders."
Fang Hai, who had changed into a set of bright brocade robes, his face still glowing red, first cupped his fists and said: "In addition, my subordinates have already contacted the heads of various mercenary groups in the city.
They will meet the lord collectively in half an hour."
"Lord, the matter of inviting the merchant representatives that you ordered before has been taken care of by my subordinates." Immediately afterwards, Lin took a step forward, cupped her fists and said, "Kunbu and other merchant representatives will meet in an hour."
"Very good." After hearing this, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
There is no doubt that as long as the merchants in the city are stabilized, wait for opportunities to win over, and then confirm the situation of the garrison with Guanzhong and others, the matter in Kongqing Town can be brought to an end for the time being.
"Lord, breakfast is ready. I baked the bread myself..."
Immediately, accompanied by a pungent burnt smell, a cheerful face flew up to Lei Xiao holding a plate of unknown black objects.
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Next, after eating the breakfast prepared by Nanxing, he gave Chaoyan a chestnut.
Lei Xiao, who sat on the throne again, welcomed his first guests, the heads of the major mercenary groups in the city.
When all the mercenaries entered the hall, Lei Xiao discovered it.
There are fifty or sixty mercenaries at the bottom, and they are still as seen at the city gate, dressed in various fancy styles.
At first glance, it was densely packed, and the two strong men at the head both exuded a good aura. It seemed that they had reached the level of third-level powerhouses.
Moreover, there were many faces that Lei Xiao had seen before at the city gate, and they were considered old acquaintances.
On the other side, from the moment they entered the hall, all the mercenaries looked shocked and did not have the courage to raise their heads at all.
Because, the hall was filled with an almost suffocating atmosphere of terror.
At this time, on the left and right sides of Lei Xiao were Huzhang and Yecang.
Further down, there are Nan Xing, Nan Yue and Chao Yan who looks aggrieved.
Finally, there are Lin and Fang Hai.
There is no doubt that a fifth-level powerhouse, a fourth-level powerhouse, and five third-level powerhouses exude a monstrous momentum.
Even mercenaries like them, who lick blood from the tip of their swords all day long, can't help but feel terrified!
This sense of awe that arises from the bottom of my heart is like the arrival of a king.
Seeing this, he signaled Huzhang and the others to calm down a little. Lei Xiao first said: "Don't be restrained, everyone. I guess some people here are also familiar with me, right?"
On the other side, I heard Lei Xiao's plain yet meaningful voice, and felt the pressure in the hall slow down.
Only then did all the mercenaries raise their heads and look up at Lei Xiao on the throne.
Almost at the same time, everyone once again showed expressions of disbelief. They didn't expect that the man who eradicated the powerful former city lord's group was so young!
The mercenaries who had seen the true faces of Lei Xiao and others at the gate of the city before were stunned on the spot and could not speak at all.
After a while, I saw an old man dressed in tattered robes and with a face as dry as tree bark, and then he exclaimed: "It's you?!"