560 Decentralization of Power
After watching for a moment, the old man sighed with a hint of admiration and genuine joy, saying, "If only your older brother had this talent."
However, it's much harder to get in now than before, and you have to train for a long time before you have a chance to become a full-fledged employee.
However, if your cousin gets a permanent position, things will be much easier from now on.
Mei nodded, a slight blush on her face, a smile she couldn't hide, and whispered, "Yes, it would be wonderful if my cousin really got a permanent position."
I glanced at my cousin, who was diligently patrolling in the distance, and remembered meeting him a few days ago. He had said, "Sister Mei, I'll be patrolling around here from now on. You can come to me anytime if you need anything, don't be shy."
A sense of indescribable peace of mind, security, and pride stirred within me.
He quickly lowered his head and said, "Father, I'm going there. They're waiting for me."
After saying that, he happily hurried off to his companions.
Watching her daughter, walking briskly with a bright smile, greeting her companions and waving back at her, she felt a sense of peace she had never felt before.
He thought to himself, "I hope the world will always be like this."
May you live forever.
Busy people hurrying along both sides of the street, their eyes devoid of lifelessness, for this is the start of a new day.
Within Dalong Prefecture, Commandant Guan, through his intelligence, recruited ten individuals of varying ages—young, old, and middle-aged—to begin managing the various affairs of Dalong Prefecture.
These people were all of average or even powerless in combat, enjoying the treatment they were given. They handled various taxes, miscellaneous affairs of the people, agriculture, water conservancy, and the development of Dalong Prefecture.
The rooster crowed three times, and a cold wind blew a strand of yellowish moss in front of the door.
Xiao Yin, thirty years old, with a thin face.
Feeling refreshed and full of energy, I got up immediately at the sound of the rooster crowing. Before I knew it, a cold wind was blowing. I had been working hard and slept very late last night. At this moment, I felt a sense of clarity.
His wife, from a scholarly family, whispered, "Yin Lang, why don't you sleep a little longer? I'll make you some breakfast."
After saying that, he hurriedly got up.
Seeing his wife get up, Xiao Yin quickly pressed the blanket down to let her rest a while longer.
She said softly and affectionately, "You've worked hard these past few days. I can do it myself today. You can get up after I've cooked some porridge."
Before he could finish speaking, the sound of a gourd ladle scooping water came from the kitchen outside the door.
Xiao Yin smiled slightly and said softly, "Our son gets up even earlier than us. He's so sensible."
His wife smiled gently and said, "Yes. Lately, you've been busy with work, and he's been taking care of everything at home."
Her studies were not neglected.
As for cultivation, I am from an ordinary family, and although I come from a scholarly family, I am only slightly above average.
Unless the child is exceptionally talented, it is difficult for the maternal family to allocate more resources to their grandson.
Most ordinary people are like this. Like myself, I don't have much talent, and marrying Yin Lang was one of the better outcomes my family could have chosen for me.
Yin Lang had some ancestral property, including a courtyard house in the city. Although he was poor, he was not bad off.
Moreover, he was fortunate to have a considerate and not overly rigid partner.
Compared to some of her more talented and gifted sisters, she is naturally inferior; but compared to others, she is fortunate.
Living at home in Dalong Prefecture is not easy. It was even more difficult in the past, when people dared not go out casually.
These days, it's much more bustling and safer, like two completely different worlds.
Moreover, Yin Lang is intelligent and true to his nature, and is highly praised by his neighbors.
Exceptionally quick-witted and adaptable; kind-hearted and always ready to help others.
Despite all this, she knew in her heart that Yin Lang was being extremely cautious, and that the days before were filled with tears and hardship.
Although he had academic achievements, he did not hold an official position, nor was it likely that he would.
Now, my fortunes have turned, and thanks to the trust of Commandant Guan and others, I have been appointed as one of the ten people in charge of managing Dalong Prefecture.
Thinking back to that moment, it still feels like a dream.
He couldn't help but ask again softly, "Yin Lang, is there really no connection between your family and the Commandant of Guan?"
Xiao Yin shook his head slightly and chuckled softly, "I've searched through the family genealogy and also consulted some of the elders in the clan."
Indeed, no one in my Xiao family has been found to have any prior acquaintance with the Commandant of Guan.
Or perhaps it is, but only Captain Guan would know. However, so far, we have only seen Captain Guan once.
He was truly a valiant man, renowned far and wide, who wielded a bronze hammer to suppress the entire scene.
His martial prowess is unparalleled, like a tiger descending from the mountain, invincible.
The chilling murderous aura alone was enough to make one's heart tremble with fear.
I'm not afraid of my wife laughing at me, but I feel suffocated, as if an invisible mountain is pressing down on my chest, and I dare not have any other thoughts.
He once boasted of his exceptional talent and harbored a sense of self-importance.
But at that moment, a realization dawned on me: force isn't everything, but it is a powerful protective force.
He watched as his wife listened intently.
She said softly, "It is only with such combat power that one can intimidate everyone and bring stability to the city as it is today."
I haven't told you the details of the news from Qi that came a few days ago.
The State of Qi was first two counties, and now it has become a whole province, with its people suffering terribly.
The demonic sacrifice resulted in heavy casualties, and the peace we enjoy now is a rare blessing.
I will certainly live up to the trust placed in me by Commandant Guan and Lord He, and maintain the stability of this Great Long Prefecture.
Xiao Yin dressed neatly and quietly opened the door to go out.
His wife also got up and dressed, thinking about how his uncle had come to visit yesterday regarding his nephew, as well as several of Yin Lang's relatives, including his aunts, grandmothers, peers, and younger relatives.
Recently, the higher authorities have been sending us eggs, fresh vegetables, and some fish and meat frequently.
What they seek is perfectly clear.
However, Yin Lang shouldn't have to worry too much about things at home.
Although it is a bit difficult, this matter needs to be discussed with Yin Lang as soon as possible to make a plan, as this matter will likely be repeated many times in the future.
After a quick tidying up, he followed closely behind Yin Lang.
Upon entering the kitchen, she saw her busy child, Yin Lang, helping out.
I quietly went into the old and simple cupboard and took out a basket of eggs, about 20, that my uncle had brought yesterday.
She gently took out two eggs, washed them clean in a wooden tray, and said in a low voice, "Yesterday, the child's uncle came and brought a basket of eggs."
In addition, my aunts and older women from my clan have been coming over to visit quite often these past few days.
Xiao Yin was slightly taken aback, then nodded to indicate that he understood; social interactions were unavoidable.
Even five, six, seven, or eight portions are a rare treat throughout the year, given as gifts between relatives and friends when they visit each other.
Ordinary families often struggle to feed themselves, let alone raise chickens and ducks. If they do raise chickens and ducks, they mostly use the eggs they lay to exchange for necessities.
They wouldn't eat it unless it was a child's birthday, when they would steam an egg—a rare delicacy and the most anticipated gift for the child.
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