364: Summon Shen Wansan!

“Get up first. Wait for me here; we’ll talk more later,” Lin Yue said calmly, looking at the middle-aged man.

“Yes, My Lord!” Fan Jin replied, then retreated to the side.

Lin Yue glanced at him, thinking that if this was the Fan Jin he knew, judging by his appearance, he should be around forty years old and not yet mad.

Then he shook his head, took two steps forward, and silently chanted, “Use Silver Martial General Recruitment Order!”

The Silver Martial General Recruitment Order could summon Third-rate or High-stage Martial Generals, which Lin Yue didn’t find very rare; at least he had over ten under his Command now.

But they all had formal Great Qin prepared by, and he couldn't force them to stay in his Fief.

Moreover, whether it was Hou Da, Wang Hu, or Zhang Wenfeng, after consuming the Aptitude Pill, they had only reached Initial-stage Martial General strength this year, which was sufficient for a small town, but in Lin Yue’s eyes now, it was a bit weak.

So, this Martial General was dispensable for Lin Yue, but crucial for the Fief. Only with a High-stage or Third-rate Martial General garrisoned in the Fief could he feel at ease.

At this moment, a green light fell from the sky in front of Lin Yue, slowly forming a Starry Sky Gate!

...“This humble general Liang Jianfang greets My Lord!” A middle-aged man bowed to Lin Yue.

【name: Liang Jianfang

Identity: Refugee

Martial Power: 80

Intelligence: 63

Command: 78

Politics: 60

Charm: 61

Loyalty: 70】

A Third-rate Military General from the early Tang Dynasty!

Although he had just reached the threshold of a Third-rate Military General, Lin Yue was very satisfied. With him guarding the Fief, Lin Yue could rest assured.

“Jianfang, please rise,” Lin Yue helped him up and smiled, “Please wait a moment; we will talk more later.”

“This humble general obeys!” Liang Jianfang cupped his hands in response, then retreated to the side with a dignified air!

Lin Yue nodded unconsciously. This Liang Jianfang was excellent. He had served the Great Tang since Emperor Gaozu’s Wu De era, serving in the military for forty years, until Emperor Gaozong’s reign, even past sixty, still campaigning in Goryeo with Xue Rengui. He was indeed a fierce general of the battlefield!

Using him to Guard the Fief was more than enough!

Then he began to summon the last talent!

“Activate the Golden Talent Recruitment Order!” Lin Yue chanted silently.

Although he didn't understand what “talent” meant, with the word “Golden” attached, it would at least summon a so-called Second-rate “talent,” and there was even hope of summoning a First-rate “talent.” It couldn't be too bad!

Lin Yue stared intently at the empty space in front of him.

A blue light fell from the sky in front of Lin Yue, slowly forming a purple Starry Sky Gate!

...A middle-aged man slowly walked out of the Starry Sky Gate, stopping in front of Lin Yue to salute, “I am Shen Wansan, greetings, My Lord!”

【name: Shen Wansan

Identity: Refugee

Martial Power: 60

Intelligence: 90

Command: 69

Politics: 80

Charm: 96

Loyalty: 70

Talent: Wealth Rivaling a Nation: Astonishing business acumen, capable of rapidly accumulating wealth!

Approachable to Billions: With astonishing wealth, Charm increases by 30, making him more popular!】

“Holy crap!” Lin Yue exclaimed inwardly.

He had recruited the richest man from the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties?

This was the so-called special talent!

“Father Shen... no, Wan San, please rise quickly.” Lin Yue helped Shen Wansan up, feeling more and more like he was a walking treasure trove!

“Thank you, My Lord!” Shen Wansan said with a smile.

“You all, please follow me,” Lin Yue called the three to return to the Encampment with him.

Hearing that the Generals had gone to a feast arranged by Feng Cai, he called Feng Cai over to introduce everyone.

“These are three talents I found tonight by observing the celestial phenomena,” Lin Yue told Feng Cai.

Upon hearing this, Feng Cai subconsciously looked out the window. The night sky showed no abnormalities compared to usual. How did My Lord observe the celestial phenomena and find four talents at once?

Was this the gap between him and My Lord?

Feng Cai pondered silently, his gaze towards Lin Yue growing more respectful.

By this time, Guo Jia had heard Feng Cai’s rough introduction of Lin Yue’s power, though it wasn’t entirely accurate. Lin Yue took this opportunity to introduce himself again.

“I am Lin Yue, a Great Qin Earl. I previously served as a General in the Great Wall Legion. Now, I am about to go to Xianyang to take up the post of Cavalry Commandant,” Lin Yue said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, several people’s eyes lit up!

Their Lord actually possessed such power, which made them even happier!

After all, most people preferred to follow a “powerful and influential” leader.

If they could share wealth, no one wanted to share hardship.

“This is my Fief, Houjia Town, which governs twenty-nine villages, with a current population of over one hundred thousand.

There are over a thousand Guard, and six hundred fully armored Soldiers.

And Feng Cai, who stands before you, is the Town Chief here.”

Upon hearing this, Feng Cai unconsciously puffed out his chest.

【Shen Wansan Loyalty +10, now 80!】

【Liang Jianfang Loyalty +10, now 80!】

【Fan Jin Loyalty +10, now 70!】

Lin Yue couldn't help but smile upon hearing the system prompt. It seemed that with power, loyalty increased much faster.

“Jianfang, from now on, the security of Houjia Town will be entrusted to you. You will Command these thousand-plus Guard,” Lin Yue said.

“Understood! This humble general will certainly Guard Houjia Town well!” Liang Jianfang stood up and replied!

【Liang Jianfang Loyalty +10, now 90 towards the player!】

“General Liang, please take care of us in the future!” Feng Cai cupped his hands and said with a smile.

Liang Jianfang returned the bow, “I am new here; I hope the elder will often give me guidance.”

“Not at all, not at all. With General Liang, Houjia Town has you...”

“It is still you, elder...”

...“Alright, alright, that’s enough,” Lin Yue interrupted their mutual flattery and smiled at Fan Jin, “Fan Jin, from now on, you will serve as Feng Cai’s deputy, assisting him in managing Houjia Town. The two of you must cooperate sincerely and not be outwardly harmonious but inwardly discordant. The future development of Houjia Town depends on you.”

Although Fan Jin was only a Middle-stage Civil Official, among these two hundred forty thousand people, he was already the best candidate.

Moreover, Fan Jin passed the provincial exam at 54, then observed three years of mourning for his mother, and later passed the imperial examination to become a Jinshi. In just a few years, he rose to the fourth-rank position of Shandong Education Commissioner, equivalent to a modern-day Director of the Education Department, which shows his strong learning and adaptability!

Therefore, placing Fan Jin beside Feng Cai was, in Lin Yue’s opinion, the best solution.

Feng Cai also smiled and cupped his hands to this “assistant,” saying, “I hope Mr. Fan will take good care of us in the future. Let us cooperate sincerely and serve My Lord even better!”

But Fan Jin “ignored” him!

Feng Cai was a bit awkward but repeated his words again.

Unexpectedly, Fan Jin still did not respond, haughtily.

“Could it be that he resents not becoming the Town Chief?” Feng Cai mused to himself. Not responding twice was practically a slap in the face!

But Lin Yue suddenly had a bad premonition. He leaned forward and said,

“He hasn’t fainted, has he?!”