From the family treasure tree to build an eternal family

Chapter 76 Tiger Power
After the other three immortal officials nodded, the official quickly walked to Lu Yisong's side and whispered a few words in his ear.

What? Is there such a thing?
Lu Yisong was stunned. No wonder his officers would rush in at such a critical moment. This matter was indeed very important.

He thought for a moment and then ordered, "Please invite him in quickly."

Then he looked at Jing Zhuo and said, "Director Jing, this official candidate is still worth discussing."

Ok?
Jing Zhuo was full of confusion. Could there be anyone who dared to compete with his men for an official position?

At this time, Xu Xiaoniu walked into the lobby of the county government office under the guidance of the officials.

He glanced around nervously, but he didn't recognize any of the four immortal officials present.

On the way to the county government office, Wang Quan told him the benefits of having an "official status".

Xu Xiaoniu was very excited about the 500 acres of tax-free land under his name and the salary he could receive until he died.

"My name is Xu Xiaoniu, and I'm here to greet you all, my Lords."

He bowed.

At this moment, Lu Yisong was only interested in the first-class military merit: "I heard that you won the first-class military merit? Show it to me quickly."

Xu Xiaoniu took out the letter of military merit and handed it to the officer beside him.

The official took the letter and respectfully presented it to Lu Yisong who was sitting in the main seat with both hands.

Lu Yisong opened the envelope and examined it carefully. The content of the military merit letter was very simple, stating only that Xu Xiaoniu had made great contributions, was awarded first-class military merit, and was granted official status in Tonggu County.

As for how he obtained the first-class military merit, the letter did not mention it.

What’s more important is the signature on this letter: Yan Yijin!

Lu Yisong could sense the aura of Yan Yijin, a great foundation-building master, in the letter. His mind raced for a moment, and he considered many issues.

For example: How did Xu Xiaoniu get the first-class military merit? What is his relationship with Yan Yijin?
It is definitely not without reason that a great foundation-building cultivator would promote a mortal in this way.

Thinking of this, Lu Yisong smiled slightly and said, "Xu Xiaoniu, congratulations on winning the first-class military merit. It just so happens that the previous county lieutenant passed away a few days ago. I think you are the most suitable person to be the next county lieutenant.

When you break through to the Xiantian realm, you will be officially appointed as an official. What do you think?"

"Thank you, sir!"

Xu Xiaoniu was not good at speaking and just expressed his gratitude.

"Wait a minute."

Jing Zhuo interrupted the two of them. He didn't know what had happened yet. He only heard Lu Yisong say "first-class military merit".

First-class military merit?
This man in front of me, wearing coarse linen clothes, wearing worn cloth shoes, and looking like a country bumpkin, has won first-class military merit?
Although his body is full of vigor and blood, he is only at the high-level warrior level, not even at the innate level. How could he possibly get first-class military merit?
"County Magistrate Lu, could that military merit document be fake?"

He raised questions.

"You can tell whether it's fake or not by looking at it."

"Just look at it."

Jing Zhuo stood up and took the letter. When he saw the signature "Yan Yijin" and sensed the aura of a great foundation-building cultivator, his expression changed instantly.

"Well, well, well, you are truly a hero among mortals. This position of county lieutenant belongs to you."

He greeted Xu Xiaoniu with a smile.

In reality, even if Xu Xiaoniu was a county lieutenant with official status, he wouldn't have deserved such treatment from the immortal officials. It was only because the person who awarded him first-class military merit was a Foundation Establishment cultivator that the immortal officials treated him differently.

Without realizing it, Xu Xiaoniu was "borrowing the power of a tiger" and borrowing Yan Yijin's influence.

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"You've come back from such a long journey, exhausted. How about this? I'll have someone prepare a banquet to welcome you back."

Lu Yisong had many questions to ask Xu Xiaoniu, but these questions were not suitable to be said in the county government office, so he decided to invite Xu Xiaoniu to a banquet.

Although Xu Xiaoniu was concerned about his family, he knew that he could not refuse the kindness of the important person, so he agreed.

Jing Zhuo was also very interested in the relationship between Xu Xiaoniu and Yan Yijin, and also wanted to attend the banquet.

As the son-in-law of Lu Yisong's grandson, County Governor Jiang Hao would naturally participate.

Of the four immortal officials, only Baili Wei was not afraid of Yan Yijin. His family's influence in Yuanli County was much greater than Yan Yijin's, so there was no need to consider Yan Yijin's face.

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On the other side, Baihe Village.

Zhang Hong stopped a caravan on the official road, borrowed a horse and rode at full speed.

"Which one is the Xu family?"

After entering the village, he asked around and found the Xu family, but it was not the old Xu family house, but Xu Xiaoan's house.

Xu Xiaoan, who is eighteen years old this year, is very busy. In the past few years, his family has added some land. A total of more than 300 acres of land are planted with grains for brewing wine and sorghum, and more than ten acres of Chinese wolfberry.

In the village, he led twenty or thirty farmhands to work in the fields and brew wine in the wine-making workshop.

He got married two years ago and his wife Chunjuan is about to give birth, so he is very busy.

It was the busy farming season, and when Zhang Hong found Xu Xiaoan, he was directing the farm workers to do farm work.

"Are you from the Xu family of Baihe Village?"

Zhang Hong dismounted and walked up to Xu Xiaoan.

"Yes, what?"

Xu Xiaoan looked at Zhang Hong, who was wearing a soldier's uniform, and wondered why he came.

"Is Lord Xu Xiaoniu your family member?"

Mr. Xu Xiaoniu?
"He's my big brother."

Xu Xiaoan answered smoothly, then suddenly realized and said excitedly: "Is there any news about my eldest brother? Where is he? Is he still alive?"

"I'm here to tell you something on behalf of Lord Xu. He's been awarded first-class military merit and is currently receiving his reward at the county government office."

First-class military merit?
The county government was rewarded?!
Xu Xiaoan didn't understand the meaning of this sentence, but he knew that his elder brother was still alive! As long as he was alive!

There has been no news from his eldest brother for six years.

After standing there for a few seconds, he suddenly ran like crazy, turned around and pulled Zhang Hong to run with him, shouting as he ran: "Dad! Mom! There's news about my eldest brother... Dad! Mom!"

Zhang Hong could understand his feelings and let him pull him.

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The old residence of the Xu family.

In the study, Jiazhen held the letter from home sent by Xu Xiaoniu in her hands.

She didn't know how many times she had read the letters from home over the years. She would take them out and read them whenever she missed Xu Xiaoniu.

The letter paper had become yellow and old, and the ink on it had become so faint that it was difficult to see clearly, but she could memorize every word.

For some reason, she missed Xu Xiaoniu especially these days.

"Daniu, when will you come back? Mom misses you~~"

Just then, she heard Xu Xiaoan's shouting and rushed into the yard.

"Dad, Mom! Big brother is back, big brother is back!"

Is Daniel back?
Jiazhen's heart trembled, and she quickly stood up and rushed out the door.

In her haste as she rushed down the stairs, she tripped and was about to fall.

A strong arm supported her in time. It was Xu Fugui who had just been studying the "Flying Sword Technique" in the room.

Xu Fugui supported Jiazhen and went to meet Xu Xiaoan: "Your elder brother is back?"

"Yes, it was a letter from him."

Zhang Hong, who followed, quickly recounted how he met Xu Xiaoniu.

“That’s great, that’s great…”

Xu Fugui took out ten taels of silver from his pocket and was about to give it to Zhang Hong, but Zhang Hong waved his hand and said, "No, no, my name is Zhang Hong, just remember my name. Master Xu may very well be my boss in the future."

"Okay, I'll make a note of that. Thanks."

Xu Fugui remembered this name.

"Xiaoan, where's Liuzi? Quickly ask him to go to the county town and tell Erxia, Sangou, and Siyun."

"Ah."

Xu Xiaoan found Xu Xiaohou who was playing in the village and asked him to go to the county town to report the news.

Xu Xiaohou rode his family's horse and rushed to the county town.

Even though he is only nine years old, his physique at the second level of Zhuang Gong makes him an expert horse rider.

He was full of curiosity about his elder brother Xu Xiaoniu, whom he had never met. Over the years, he had heard of "Daniu" and "Big Brother" countless times from his family.

(End of this chapter)