Xu Yi packed his things at home and was going to take up his post the next day.

When he reached the front gate, he found a large family standing outside, seemingly there to see him off.

"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm going to town. It's not far, so I can come home to visit from time to time."

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This scene reminded him of when he first joined the army, and everyone looked at him with tears in their eyes.

"Grandma knows, isn't it because our eldest grandson has made something of himself? Grandma is so happy."

In the past few days, the entire Xu family has been filled with joy, and Old Mrs. Xu has been so happy that she has been eating half a bowl more rice at every meal.

This is an immense honor for the Xu family. Even after she passes away and meets the Xu family patriarch in the underworld, she will have something to say about it.

"Yi'er, this is the key to the house in town. I've already had it cleaned up inside."

"We've also sent a few people over. If you don't like living with the guards, you can go home."

"It's the same there as at home."

Liu Fang handed Xu Yi a key. They actually owned several houses in town and would sometimes stay there.

But she spends most of her time in the village. She had already inquired a couple of days ago and found out that the guards' quarters were actually not big enough.

Several people sometimes lived in one room, something they didn't have the ability to do when they were in the military.

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Now that they're home, the Xu family will do their best to prevent their son from suffering this injustice.

"Thank you, Mother, I understand." Xu Yi knew in his heart that he might not be able to live in the house.

But this was Liu Fang's heartfelt gesture, and he had to accept the key no matter what.

"Alright, alright, it's almost time. Let's not keep Yi'er any longer. It's just in town. If we're free, we can go to town to see Yi'er."

Finally, it was Old Master Xu who spoke up, and only then did Xu Yi get off his horse.

He was wearing his own casual clothes, his hair was tied up with a jade crown, and he wore a belt of the same color around his waist.

A jade tassel hangs on it, and each strand of that tassel was made by Fu Man'er herself.

This was her congratulatory gift to Xu Yi, wishing him all the best.

"Brother, be careful on your way home, and come home when you have time."

"And if anyone bullies you, you must tell me, and I'll beat them up for you."

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Fu Man'er, with her chubby cheeks puffed out, stretched out her fist and waved it in front of Xu Yi.

She knows quite a lot; there are many intricacies and unspoken rules in officialdom.

Xu Yi has no background or powerful connections, so he'll likely face a lot of trouble once he's inside.

"Brother knows. Be good at home, and I'll bring you something delicious when I come back."

Xu Yi bent down and patted Fu Man'er's head, his eyes full of doting affection.

As Fu Man'er grew up, she became less greedy, but Xu Yi still treated her the same way he did when she was a child.

Whenever he went out, he would bring her something back. He always felt that Fu Man'er was so thin now because she wasn't eating enough.

“Okay, then I’ll wait for my brother to come back,” Fu Man’er replied sweetly.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Xu Yi rode away, riding all the way to the garrison.

The garrison troops were under the direct jurisdiction of the imperial court, and each town had them. They were mainly responsible for the safety of the town, so their daily routines were not much different from those in the military camp.

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Lan Town is a large town with a wide network of roads, and countless people pass through it every day.

This has led to some restless people sneaking into Lan Town, and the guards have a great responsibility to protect the safety of the town's residents.

Xu Yi went in with his appointment document, and soon someone led him inside.

The person who met him was the former Qian Zong, a very upright and meticulous man.

The man didn't waste any words and directly told Xu Yi everything that needed to be said. Finally, he took Xu Yi to see the guards.

Knowing that the new commander of the guard would be taking office today, everyone was eagerly anticipating it.

"Here he comes, here he comes." An unfamiliar figure appeared in the corridor, and groups of guards all looked over.

The news spread throughout the guards that the new commander was a country bumpkin, and everyone could guess what kind of person he was.

"Is this the new commander?" Everyone was incredulous when they saw Xu Yi striding over.

Xu Yi was already tall and slender, and having practiced martial arts for many years, he had solid muscles underneath his clothes.

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Furthermore, being soldiers fresh from the battlefield, their proud and upright gait exuded a chilling aura.

As he drew closer, the guards, who were either sitting or leaning against something, all stood up.

Most of these guards were reorganized from the previous rebel army, while a small number, like Xu Yi, came from the military camp.

Xu Yi followed behind Qian Zong, keeping his eyes fixed straight ahead without looking around.

A little while later, the former commander finished explaining everything, introduced Xu Yi to everyone, and then left.

Xu Yi also went out; he needed to have his measurements taken so that his official robes could be made quickly.

When he came back in, there weren't many people left in the courtyard. Everyone had their own duties, and after meeting the new commander, everyone went back to their work.

However, while everyone was busy, they were all discussing this new CEO Xu Qian.

"Brother Dayong, Brother Dayong." Qian Dayong was leaning against a wall keeping watch when a guard ran over.

"What is it?" Qian Dayong looked up.

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"That fat butcher in the east of the city is fighting with someone again, and a large crowd has gathered to watch."

“Some people went to the yamen to report to the officials, and the county magistrate asked us to send someone over to help take a look.”

The little guard ran over and said repeatedly.

There were also yamen runners in the county government office, but not many; most of the time, the guards had to step in.

Especially in situations where ordinary people gather together, it takes several people to suppress them.

"Then let a few people go over and take a look," Qian Dayong said casually, a hint of impatience in his eyes.

It's not a big deal, why did you have to come all the way to him? He works himself to the bone all day, and in the end he got nothing.

“But you know that fat butcher in the east of the city. He’s a scoundrel with some skills. We probably won’t be able to subdue him with just a few of us.”

Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to Qian Dayong for help.

“It was you, Deputy Commander, who subdued him before. If you hadn’t gone, we were afraid he would have become even more arrogant.”

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Originally, the words were meant to praise Qian Dayong, but upon hearing the title "Deputy Commander," an unnamed rage ignited within Qian Dayong.

These opportunists used to call him Commander-in-Chief, but now that a new Commander-in-Chief has arrived, they're calling him Deputy Commander-in-Chief.

Hmph, the new commander looks respectable, but so what? Only those who can get things done have the right to speak.

Qian Dayong thought for a moment and came up with a plan: "I have to go help at the city gate later, so I can't leave here."

Upon hearing this, the young guard looked troubled. If things escalated, they would be in serious trouble.

Each street in the town has a designated person in charge, and the street where the incident happened today is the one he was in charge of.

He was just a newcomer who had only been there a short time, so he had to ask for help when something like this happened.

Hearing that Qian Dayong had subdued that butcher, he hurriedly came to ask for his help.

"But don't worry, as I said, you can come to me if you need anything."

"Although I can't come to help you right now because of something, I have an idea for you."

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The young guard looked at him expectantly. Qian Dayong said a name, and the young guard ran off again.

Seeing him run away, Qian Dayong revealed a sinister smile.

The fat butcher is a headache for the guards. He is very cunning and often distorts the truth. Sometimes the guards have no way to deal with him.

He only managed to subdue him by sheer luck once; he might not be able to do it again now.

But now all of this is irrelevant to him. He's just a minor deputy commander, why should he worry about so many things?

Now that Qian Zong is here, let's go and resolve this. It'll also be a good opportunity for everyone to see what this new Qian Zong is like.

Qian Dayong thought that Xu Yi was nothing but a pretty face, at best a brute with no fighting skills.

The person who gave the entire guard a headache could be dealt with by that one newly arrived captain.

Qian Dayong became happier the more he thought about it, and he couldn't wait to see Xu Yi make a fool of himself.

He will only step in when he can't solve the problem, so that everyone can see who is truly capable of being the chief executive officer.