He raised private soldiers, opened weapon workshops, mined iron ores, colluded with the Hu Qiang, and smuggled weapons.
Any one of the crimes would be a serious crime of extermination. In serious cases, nine families would even be exterminated.
No matter how stupid Lin Zhentian was, he knew that Lin Xuan's main goal today was probably not to take advantage of him.
Instead, he was here to beat himself up.
There was another problem. Lin Zhentian was not sure if Lin Xuan had evidence, but he did not dare to gamble.
This was because even if there was no evidence, as long as Lin Xuan wanted to, there would definitely be evidence.
This person was not the previous prefects who could be manipulated by him.
If he angered him, he would send the Northern Liang army over. Not only would they not deal with the Huqiang tribe, but they would definitely deal with him.
Not to mention one Lin family, even if ten Lin families were tied together, they would not be enough to deal with them.
Lin Zhentian's mind was filled with many thoughts. In the end, he could only sigh to himself. He had to lower his head.
If he didn't lower his head, he would die.
"Milord, this is all nonsense.”
"It's all because of the greed of many villains who framed me and the Lin family." Lin Zhentian smiled bitterly.”
"The matter of the private army is also fake?"
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes.
"My Lin family does have a thousand guards, but that is only to prevent the caravan from encountering bandits and Hu Qiang cavalry when it goes out.”
Lin Zhentian hesitated for a moment before deciding to be honest.
"I see."
Lin Xuan came to a realization,"I knew it. How could a loyal and brave person like the Lin family head raise private soldiers?"”
"Then the iron mine, weapon workshop, and the collusion with the Huqiang tribe are also fake?”
"There are a few small workshops that specialize in forging weapons for the guards.”
Lin Zhentian mumbled.
"It's alright."
"I can understand."
Lin Xuan nodded slightly.
"As for colluding with the Huqiang tribe."
" Sometimes, businessmen are helpless." Lin Zhentian smiled bitterly." If you don't sell, others will snatch it."”
"I understand."
Lin Xuan still nodded.
"However, you still have to be careful with this kind of business in the future. Otherwise, even if I, the prefect, want to protect you, the words of everyone will be like gold. Three people will become a tiger. If this news spreads to Qing Liang Mountain and Godfather asks, it will be difficult for me to report.”
"I'm not doing it anymore."
Lin Zhentian immediately expressed his stance." The Lin Family will never do business with the Qiang Hu Tribe in the future. The Lin Family is also a descendant of the County of Yan. They have an irreconcilable feud with the Qiang Hu Tribe.”
"It's business. We have to do what we have to do."
Lin Xuan chuckled,"But it's best if you let me know."”
"Thank you, sir."
Lin Zhentian's heart became active. Lin Xuan did not seem to want to destroy the Lin family, but more like he wanted to take him in.
If they could get close to Lin Xuan, the governor of Yan County, the Lin family might be able to advance further.
"Is there a problem with the weapon I want?"
Lin Xuan asked.
"No problem."
"Even if a knife falls from the sky, I will bring back the horses and bows that you want within half a month." Lin Zhentian hurriedly said.”
"Very good."
Seeing how tactful this family head was, Lin Xuan smiled.
"It's my duty to be loyal to my lord and contribute to the people of Yan County.”
Lin Zhentian gritted his teeth." The Lin Family doesn't want a single cent from this batch of weapons. Moreover, we're giving 100,000 taels of silver to you as military supplies."”
"Patriarch Lin is righteous."
Lin Xuan praised.
"Tell me, what do you want?"
"As long as it doesn't go overboard, I can agree to it."”
Lin Zhentian heaved a sigh of relief. He knew that he had won the bet. He bowed and cupped his fists."There are many strong men in my Lin family who have practiced martial arts since they were young. They are extremely skilled in sabers, spears, sticks, and sticks.
I hope that you will give me a chance to let these kids join the army and start from a small soldier to serve you.”
"Sure."
Lin Xuan nodded. This request was not excessive.
"Milord, I have a presumptuous request.”
"Speak."
"I have a daughter who has just turned eighteen this year. She is still unmarried and is gentle and skilled. She has been practicing the four arts since she was young.”
Lin Zhentian carefully looked at Lin Xuan's expression.
"Send her to the prefect's manor to be a maidservant.”
Lin Xuan's expression did not fluctuate at all.
The Lin family was not qualified to marry him.
"Thank you, sir."
Lin Zhentian felt bitter in his heart, but he knew his limits and didn't dare to force her. It was good to be a maid.
At least he had the chance to stay by Lin Xuan's side. He might not have no chance in the future.
"Milord, I have already instructed the servants to prepare the dishes and wine. Please move to another seat.”
"No need."
Lin Xuan stood up,"It's not late. The residence is busy with official matters, so it's not convenient to stay long."”
"Family Head Lin, in the future, work hard for Northern Liang and I will not treat you unfairly.”
After saying that, he untied the long and narrow cold knife at his waist and put it down."This cold saber will remain in the Lin Manor.”
"Thank you, sir."
Lin Zhentian naturally understood the meaning of this sentence. If he was honest, there would be many benefits.
This cold saber was going to cut off the heads of everyone in their Lin family.
He held the cold saber with both hands and sent Lin Xuan out of the residence. He watched as the 200 cavalry left until they completely disappeared in the hazy rain.
Only then did the Lin family head heave a sigh of relief. Unknowingly, his brows were already covered in cold sweat.
"So scary."
He muttered to himself.
"It is indeed very scary."
The white-robed swordsman beside him was in line.
"Xiangqing, can you see Lin Xuan's depth?”
Lin Zhentian said.
"Be it Lin Xuan or the black-robed guard beside him, I'm not his match.”
The middle-aged swordsman named Xiang Qing shook his head.”
"So strong?"
Lin Zhentian inhaled a breath of cold air. The middle-aged swordsman had followed him for many years and Lin Zhentian was well aware of his strength. Even his life had been saved by the middle-aged swordsman several times.
However, in terms of strength, even the top three experts in the martial arts world of the County of Yan might not be able to defeat Xiang Qing.
"Very strong."
The middle-aged swordsman nodded and revealed a look of lingering fear.
"Looks like I made the right choice this time."
"Our Lin Family is going to soar." Lin Zhentian muttered.”
"Father."
A crisp voice entered his ears. Lin Zhentian turned around and saw a young girl looking at him. She was wearing a long green dress and looked like a hibiscus out of the water. There was a bitter look on her face and a frown on her face.
"Yunqin."
Lin Zhentian's eyes dimmed.
"Are you really going to send me to the prefect's manor to be a maid?”
Lin Yunqin said, her expression dazed.
"Yes."
Lin Zhentian forcefully turned his head away,"Don't blame father. For the Lin Family, I can only do this."”
"Alright, I'll go."
Lin Yunqin revealed a pale smile.
That evening, Lin Xuan returned to the Governor's Mansion. Three days later, Lin Zhentian personally sent Lin Yunqin over.
These small maidservants did not let Lin Xuan ask too much, and they could not cause much trouble.
However, the Lin family needed such a woman to be bound to Lin Xuan.
night
in the study
The lights are cold
Lin Xuan was burying his head in the official documents sent over from the various counties. Wang Qing had given instructions in advance, so he was only checking them as a routine.
"Young Master, have a bowl of ginseng soup."
A maid knocked and entered.
"Where's Qinger?"
He said without raising his head.
Lin Yunqin's body trembled and her eyes reddened. She endured the humiliation and replied,"Sister Muqing is busy. She asked me to deliver the soup.”
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