C30 (1/2)

”Then... But there's still the Qin Mountains. ” Shang Jia tried to find favourable conditions to refute.

”Qin Mountains? Don't underestimate the soldiers. If the Qin Mountains can stop the army, the mountains full of trees will become the enemy's best siege weapon! ” The general slammed his fist on the table and said fiercely: ”Expansion! We need to enlist more troops! ”

Jun Linyue narrowed his eyes as he stared at Qin Wentian. So this was the main topic of this meeting. No wonder so many wealthy merchants had been invited. It was all for the sake of making them pay.

Recruitment was not something one could just talk about. Recruits needed to undergo training before they could enter the battlefield. Furthermore, every soldier had a large number of weapons in their armors and stomachs. Furthermore, no one was willing to be a soldier for free.

Without any funds from the Great Yang Empire, it would be extremely difficult to expand the army, and at this time, these wealthy merchants became useful again.

”I second that.”

”I second that.”

Very soon, from the prefecture overseer to the staff officer, they had all joined in the discussion. This meeting was just a formality, they could openly take large amounts of silver taels from the rich merchants.

”I second that.” Jun Lin Yue crossed his hands and said, ”In addition to expanding the army, we also need to strengthen the security administration of the city.”

The prefecture overseer nodded his head as he listened. Since they were going to fight, an orderly city would be beneficial to the defense of the city.

”I want to expand the Golden Scale Guards.” If the Golden Scale Guards were expanded, their numbers would be able to overwhelm the quality. Even if the individual members of Dark Sword Hall were stronger, how could they fight against three, five, or ten? More than two hundred people in the Dark Sword Hall, and they could easily suppress a team of five hundred Golden Scale Guards. That was the work of a thousand Golden Scale Guards.

”Denied.” Looking at him, he said, ”I believe that the Hou Mansion's power is enough to protect the Hou Mansion from the intrusion of a minor enemy. We can't waste our manpower and financial resources on useless things.”

”No, our house will pay for the expansion of the Golden Scale Guards.”

”Your Lordship, the money from the manor isn't in your hands, is it?” One of the staff officers said, ”Moreover, I heard that the marquis had some sort of misunderstanding with the first wife recently. You have to understand that the First Madam has always thought about you with all her heart, so don't listen to the words of those evil officials. I suggest that you apologize to the First Madam as soon as possible. ”

Jun Lin Yue coldly looked at him, ”This is a matter of my family, there's no need for you to worry.”

The staff officer wasn't the same as Jun Linyue. He looked him in the eye and replied, ”Since it's a family matter, then don't bring it up here.”

”You are the one who is confusing us. I am discussing the expansion of the Golden Scale Guards with you!” He stood up and looked at the crowd, ”Ladies and gentlemen, we have heard of the Golden Scale Guards' combat strength before. If they were expanded to over a thousand men, they could be used as a surprise attack by the rebel army.”

However, with a staff officer, everyone understood some of the recent happenings in the manor and naturally wouldn't agree.

Jun Lanyue stared at the proud and complacent advisor as he took a few serious glances at him, imprinting his appearance into his mind. In the future, he would definitely make sure that other people would be beholden to him.

Jun Linyue wasn't too concerned about what was to be discussed next. It was no more than how much money a merchant spent, and what reputation he would gain afterwards.

The Golden Scale Guards and the Dark Sword Hall often clashed, but neither side wanted the situation to get any bigger. If they suffered a loss, they would get back at the other party.

Now, as long as the Golden Scale Guards and the Dark Sword Hall ran into each other, they would be at loggerheads, and there was nothing Jun Linyue could do about it. If he could successfully expand the Golden Scale Guards, then he could sweep the entire Dark Sword Hall, blaming that damnable staff officer!

At this point, even if he were to kill that staff officer, it would be useless. He might as well think of a way to get out of this situation. However, in this manor, the first wife had great influence and was constantly being controlled. Since it was impossible to do so, how could she think of a good plan in an instant? She could only practice the Golden Scale Guards day in and day out.

However, it was not that easy for them to catch up to the Dark Sword Hall, which had already exceeded a certain level and was also working hard at it. Furthermore, the first wife had hidden powers that had yet to be mobilized.

The First Wife had already appointed a new steward, so Jun Linyue's food and clothing was very difficult to deal with. However, Jun Lanyue and Jun Juanxuan's daily life were not affected by this. If it weren't for the fact that the Golden Scale Guard's finances were independent and held in the hands of the upright and upright military and old man, Jun Lanyue really didn't dare to be certain that the Golden Scale Guard would still be standing on this side.

Although his mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts, it didn't affect his training. After three years, he had long since adapted to this kind of situation. There was nothing more important than for him to become stronger.

For the past few days, there had been some people who were unsatisfied with the First Madam's actions, but they did not do much. They were quickly suppressed by the First Lady. Therefore, Jun Lanyue didn't take it to heart at all. Wan Quan, who was originally acting as the hidden chess piece, now that the entire Golden Scale Guards had pledged his allegiance, they couldn't get much information. Most of the servants belonged to the steward.

”Master Hou, Master Hou, save my Young Master.”