Once upon a time, the Donggang in front of us was the most prosperous place in the entire Ziyun Empire. Because it was close to the dock, it was suitable for shipping. In addition, the perfume here was extremely famous. Even many surrounding countries would come to Donggang to buy perfume.
Therefore, it is also called the Port of Perfume.
However, due to the trouble caused by groups of masked traitors, Donggang is now in a state of dilapidation.
On the towering city wall, rags and trousers were hung from nowhere, and from time to time you could see people yelling, shouting, and going crazy.
Yes, although this place has been in chaos for twenty years, there are still residents, because the geographical location of Donggang is really good. It is close to other countries and is close to the water. It is suitable for water transportation, even if there are these masked traitors.
However, many residents still gritted their teeth and chose to stay here.
There is no other reason than that it is too profitable.
"What a pity. According to my father, this place was once the most prosperous city in the Ziyun Empire, and the amount of tax paid to the empire each year amounted to tens of millions of spiritual stones." Zitan also said with emotion.
The city lord and other people who came to pick him up had already arranged their seats.
"The Lord of Donggang City, Xu Rulin, has met the Ninth Prince and Mr. Lin." Xu Rulin, a middle-aged man, has extremely withered eyes and a weak look, which seems to be due to excessive worry.
Yes, it has been twenty years, and Donggang has always been peaceful. How could he feel at ease?
As for behind him, there were only a thousand city guards standing.
It stands to reason that a place as big as Donggang would require at least two to three thousand city guards to control it. However, those masked traitors treat these city guards as if they had killed their father.
The killings were so brutal that the number of city guards was reduced to one thousand.
Among the thousands of city guards, some are missing arms and legs.
However, this time he didn't smile too much when it came to Lin Changan and the Ninth Prince's talk, because he knew that Donggang couldn't be governed.
It is impossible to manage it. After all, Donggang City has been in chaos for so many years. Neither the Minister of War in the Imperial Capital nor the King of Tang can do anything about it.
"You don't have to be polite, City Master Xu. This time Zitan comes and will definitely help City Lord Xu get rid of the trouble." Zitan said.
Of course, it should be Xu Rulin who cooperated with Zitan, but it was Xu Rulin who benefited from this.
"Well, I'm borrowing the Ninth Prince's good words." Xu Rulin just nodded perfunctorily.
Remove the cause of trouble? That’s easy to say.
If you really want to get rid of it, it's almost impossible.
The imperial court often rebelled. How many methods were thought of and how many things were done?
All failed.
Moreover, Zi Tan and Lin Chang'an, who were less than forty years old together, came this time, which made Xu Rulin in front of him even more hopeless.
"When I come here this time, the trouble must be eliminated. There are some things that I hope City Lord Xu can cooperate with." Lin Changan next to him said.
At the same time, Zitan also said: "Well, whether it is the deployment of the army or the management of the city, it is all under the control of my husband. As for Zitan itself, I am just here to follow my husband for a formality."
It is said that the sky is high and the emperor is far away. In fact, Xu Rulin has no idea who Lin Changan is or what his great achievements are.
The document that came down only said one sentence, Lin Changan, male, sixteen years old, Mr. Ninth Prince!
With such a simple sentence, Xu Rulin thought that he had made a mistake and became a prince at the age of sixteen. Isn't this funny?
However, seeing Zitan say this, Xu Rulin's expression straightened up slightly. It seemed that the Lin Changan in front of him should still be somewhat capable. Otherwise, it would be difficult for a prince to admire him so much.
It is easy to see from Zitan's actions that he is convinced of Lin Changan, which also makes Xu Rulin a little curious.
"Well, just ask Mr. Lin." Xu Rulin nodded immediately and said.
Of course, if you want to say that a teenage kid can help Xu Rulin solve the troubles in the city, then Xu Rulin really doesn't believe it.
"It's really ridiculous that a sixteen-year-old kid actually wants to help solve the problem. Could it be that there is no one left in the imperial city?" At this moment, behind Xu Rulin, a man in his twenties in white robes appeared.
The man smiled coldly and said.
This sentence is very abrupt.
As the saying goes, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. This place is too far from the imperial capital. In fact, there are really not many people who are very afraid of the emperor. They just have an army of 200,000 in front of them.
Of course, people here are not afraid of death at all. After all, facing those violent gangsters, or traitors, every day is a life worse than death.
"Rushan, shut up!" Xu Rulin suddenly turned his head, scolded, and said.
"I'm sorry, that's my only son, Xu Rushan. It's all because of my lack of education that I offended Mr. Prince. I'm really sorry. I hope Mr. Lin won't remember the villain's fault." Xu Rulin spoke quickly, respectfully.
"Originally, we worked hard on the front line and almost died at the hands of those traitorous sons of bitches. The imperial capital actually sent a teenage kid. Doesn't this mean that we sincerely want to watch Donggang fend for itself?!" Xu
Even after being scolded, Rushan always spoke forcefully, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.
His dissatisfaction came from his distrust of Lin Changan and his hatred of the imperial court.
A teenage kid wants to solve the trouble in Donggang? It's really ridiculous!
Just when Xu Rulin was about to scold him again, Lin Changan waved his hand, indicating that it was not necessary.
"You said that my teenage boy can't be solved, then let me ask you, how old is your father this year? How old are you this year?" Lin Changan asked calmly.
"My father is fifty-nine this year, and I am twenty-seven. In terms of experience in dealing with masked traitors, I am a hundred times better than you!" Speaking of this, Xu Rushan raised his head proudly.
He grew up here, so he was naturally very proud of having to deal with this masked traitor.
However, Xu Rulin, who was next to him, shook his head.
This bitch is such an idiot. With just one word, you have been completely defeated and your pants are gone.
"Your father is fifty-nine this year, and you are twenty-seven this year. The two together are almost eighty, so have you solved the trouble in Donggang?" Lin Changan said with a faint smile.
In a simple sentence, he is already a general.
"Hey!" Xu Rushan sighed.
It seems that this teenage Mr. Lin is really powerful, and his stupid son has already fallen into the trap.
"This, this..." Xu Rushan was stuttered by such a simple sentence. He couldn't say a word for a long time. As Lin Chang'an said, they have been here for twenty years and have not spoken a single word.
How can you have the dignity to question others when solving problems?