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Lin Feng's passion was rekindled by Zheng Tiejun's words.

But Lin Feng wouldn't easily believe him.

How can you prove that just anyone can claim to be a general of the Imperial Guard?

Lin Feng asked, "If what you're saying is true, I'm willing to lend you a hand. But how can I trust you?"

Zheng Tiejun stood up and said, "That's easy. Brother Lin, you'll know once you come with me."

Zheng Tiejun led Lin Feng to the entrance of the city lord's mansion.

Zheng Tiejun pointed to a large courtyard opposite the city lord's mansion, "Brother Lin, please take a look!"

Even if he didn't say anything, Lin Feng saw it.

A plaque reading "Ma Yi Wei" hangs in the courtyard opposite the city lord's mansion.

The fact that they dared to hang a sign right across from the city lord's mansion clearly meant it wasn't fake.

Along the way, Lin Feng saw notices in various parts of the city, which proved that the authorities were indeed going to establish the Ma Yi Wei (a type of guard) in various cities.

Zheng Tiejun led Lin Feng into the headquarters of the Hemp-Clad Guard.

There were few decorations in the yard, but it was very clean.

Zheng Tiejun said, "We, the Ma Yi Guards, represent the Sword Sect and the people. We cannot be extravagant and wasteful. Everything must be kept simple."

After walking around the headquarters of the Ma Yiwei, Zheng Tiejun said, "Brother Lin, come with me to the city lord's mansion across the street. I'll introduce you to my martial uncle."

Lin Feng followed Zheng Tiejun into the city lord's mansion.

The city lord's mansion covers an area of ​​several thousand square meters, complete with pavilions, terraces, gardens, and rockeries.

In the pavilion of the city lord's mansion, three people were drinking tea with an old man with white hair.

When the white-haired old man saw Zheng Tiejun walking over, he smiled and said, "Tiejun, you're back so soon."

The white-haired old man then looked at Lin Feng next to Zheng Tiejun, "Tiejun, is this young brother the hero you're looking for?"

Zheng Tiejun pulled Lin Feng aside and said, "Uncle-Master, this is the Mad Swordsman from Qinghe County, who once single-handedly killed thousands of bandits."

The white-haired old man clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lin Feng, saying, "Young hero, you have rid the people of a scourge; you truly deserve to be called a hero."

Lin Feng clasped his hands in a fist and said, "No, no! Although there are many bandits, they are just a bunch of rabble. Killing a few bandits is nothing."

As soon as Lin Feng said this, the expressions of Liu Rensong, the city lord, and Zheng Huian, the general of the city guards, both turned somewhat ugly.

They had just told the white-haired old man that bandits were difficult to deal with and that the city guards could not be reduced in size.

"Hahaha," the white-haired old man looked at Zheng Huian, the general of the city guards, and questioned, "Brother Lin can kill a thousand bandits all by himself."

"Your city guards have a hundred men, why can't you wipe out thousands of bandits?"

The Ma Yi Wei (麻衣卫) targeted the city lord's mansion, the city guards, and the government offices.

Therefore, Zheng Tiejun showed no respect to these people.

"Uncle-Master, I was able to find Brother Lin so quickly thanks to the city guards and the yamen."

The white-haired old man asked with a hint of doubt, "Oh? What do you mean?"

Zheng Tiejun said with a smile, "A few days ago, the city guards and the yamen were recruiting people, and Brother Lin participated in both. He overpowered everyone and won the martial arts competition."

However, neither the city guards nor the yamen recruited the Lin brothers, which gave me the opportunity to bring them into the Ma Yi Guard.

The white-haired old man frowned as he looked at the city lord Liu Rensong, the city guard general Zheng Huian, and the county magistrate Li Wenzhong.

"Bang!" The white-haired old man slammed his hand on the table. "Why wasn't the winner of the arena competition recruited? Have the sect's rules become a joke here?"

The three of them were startled and stood up, exchanging glances.

Zheng Hui'an and Li Wenzhong both claimed to be unaware of the matter, shifting the blame to their subordinates.

The white-haired old man knew that these two were definitely involved.

However, he couldn't act arbitrarily; the sect also needed evidence to do things.

The white-haired old man glared at the two men and said, "Even if you didn't do it, you are at the very least guilty of dereliction of duty."

I think you two should stay here and rest for a while.

Furthermore, the city guards and the government offices must each reserve thirty positions; this is non-negotiable.

The white-haired old man then looked at Zheng Tiejun and said, "Tiejun, recruit sixty subordinates as soon as possible."

First, find out how the city guards and government offices recruit people.

I want to see which link in the chain went wrong.

Zheng Tiejun was overjoyed. "Disciple will go and do it right away?"

Zheng Tiejun led Lin Feng away from the city lord's mansion and went to the headquarters of the Ma Yi Guard across the street.

Zheng Tiejun said, "Brother Lin, you just heard it too. My martial uncle told me to recruit as many people as possible as soon as possible."

I'm new here, so I'll have to rely on Brother Lin for this.

"The most important requirement for recruits to our Ma Yi Guard is that they cannot have any connections with other forces in the city; they must all be of ordinary commoner origin."

Lin Feng frowned and pondered for a while, "I did meet quite a few like-minded friends in the martial arts world who were also quite skilled, during the competition."

But there aren't nearly enough people.

"It doesn't necessarily have to be a kung fu master."

Having one-third of the experts is enough; the rest just need to know a little bit of kung fu.

Which organization doesn't have people who run errands and gather intelligence?

Lin Feng's eyes lit up. "My brother-in-law and my cousin fit the requirements quite well, but their kung fu skills are just average."

Zheng Tiejun said, "It's alright. These are special times, and we should recommend the worthy regardless of personal relationships."

However, I must also make it clear from the outset: whoever cannot perform their job duties will definitely be laid off.

“I understand, if they can’t do it, let them go home.”

"Okay, find someone as soon as possible."

I hope these people can take office this afternoon.

I'm going to lead a team to seize all the documents related to the city guards and the government's recruitment this time.

The task assigned by my senior apprentice must be completed successfully.

"Okay, I'll go find someone right away."

Lin Feng went home first and found Zhang Xiaoyu, Zhou Haitao, and Lin Hu.

I told them about joining the Hemp-Clad Guard and asked them if they were willing to participate.

All of them agreed upon hearing this.

Lin Feng, along with Zhou Haitao, and Zhang Xiaoyu, along with Lin Hu, split up to find the martial arts practitioners they had met during the assessment.

They found a total of twenty-two people.

Sun Yu, Song Dahu, and the Honghe Double Gun brothers were among them.

Zheng Tiejun reviewed the information on these people and brought them all under his command.

Zheng Tiejun directly appointed Lin Feng as the deputy general of the Ma Yi Guard, and at the same time, he served as the captain of a squad of ten men.

Zheng Tiejun then tested the skills of the others and selected Sun Yu, Zhang Xiaoyu, Song Dahu, and Honghe Shuangqiang as squad leaders.

Zheng Tiejun said to them, "We are an organization that represents the people."

We must always prioritize the interests of the people. Anyone who colludes with corrupt officials will be executed on the spot.

We can't be afraid of offending people when we do things.

This means doing things thoroughly, without any room for sentimentality or hesitation.

Being timid and hesitant is not the behavior of a true man.

The Sword Sect is supporting us from behind.

We can disregard everyone's feelings.

Brothers, let's go for it!

Give me three months, and I will restore order and justice to Qinghe County.

The twenty-two people in the courtyard were all excited upon hearing this.

Lin Feng shouted, "I am willing to die with the general!"

The others echoed, "We are willing to die with the general!"

Zheng Tiejun immediately distributed equipment to them.

Each person received a set of hemp clothing embroidered with the three characters "Ma Yi Wei".

A soft armor worn underneath.

A waist tag of a Ma Yiwei (a type of imperial guard).

A jet-black tungsten steel sword and a combination hilt.

This hilt can be screwed onto the back of a tungsten steel sword, turning it into a horse-slaying sword for mounted combat.

After receiving their equipment, everyone wore a smile.

The previously unattainable government job was suddenly within reach.

Lin Feng also felt a little unreal, that he had suddenly become the deputy general of the Hemp-Clad Guard.

Why should I move? I'll make those damned bastards in Qinghe County move their heads.