Lin Chengze congratulated Fang Ye with a smile, praised him, and encouraged him to continue serving the country and its people, protecting the Great Qian Dynasty.
Then he gave Fang Ye the standard equipment for a Company Commander and ran back to his room.
As the son of a noble and a Centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he also had Face!
His bruised and swollen Face was truly a disgrace!
It was only because he sincerely wanted to congratulate Fang Ye, the 'patriot' with 'the world in his heart,' otherwise he would rather have postponed it for a few days, waiting until his injuries healed before notifying him, rather than letting anyone see his bruised and swollen Face.
Fang Ye held the Company Commander's equipment, watching the Centurion run back to his room.
In the end, he could only sigh deeply.
"Centurion Lin, what a good person!"
Then he happily changed into the Company Commander's flying fish robe.
The Great Qian Embroidered Uniform Guard system: one Commander, five Grand Marshals.
Next were Thousand Commanders, Centurions, Company Commanders, Platoon Commanders, and ordinary Embroidered Uniform Guard members.
Of course, there were also various other miscellaneous positions, but the main official positions responsible for handling affairs were those listed above.
Although the position of Company Commander sounded insignificant, it was actually a low-ranking but powerful position, responsible for the public order of a district.
— The Divine Capital was divided into four regions: East Azure Dragon, West Vermilion Bird, South Vermilion Bird, and North Black Tortoise, each overseen by four Thousand Commanders.
Each region had eighteen wards, each managed by eighteen Centurions, who were in charge of the public order of one ward.
And each ward was divided into four areas: East, West, South, and North, each managed by four Company Commanders.
The area Fang Ye was responsible for was the East District of the Fourteenth Ward in the Black Tortoise Region.
As the imperial capital of the Central Dynasty in a Xuanhuan world,
relying on unscientific Martial Dao power, it managed to achieve a population of over ten million within the city, despite the productivity of a feudal society!
Therefore, even if it was just a quarter of the lower-ranked Fourteenth Ward, the resident population under Fang Ye's jurisdiction was comparable to that of a remote county!
"How many criminals could be hiding in such a place?" Fang Ye's eyes lit up: "If I could catch and kill them all..."
Hmm, of course, there was no rush for now.
Fang Ye pondered for a moment, then first gathered his subordinates.
To maintain public order in an area with a population comparable to a county, one naturally couldn't be a lone commander.
Fang Ye had more than ten Embroidered Uniform Guards under him, all of whom were Ninth-Grade Martial Artists.
The unpaid auxiliary guards were even more numerous...
Soon, more than ten Embroidered Uniform Guards rushed over, standing ramrod straight in front of Fang Ye.
"Greetings, Company Commander!"
Their voices were clear, and their salutes were standard.
This demonstrated their excellent quality.
However, Fang Ye could see that everyone's eyes flickered slightly.
"Is this the new Company Commander?"
"He's so young, why is he a Company Commander? Why wasn't I promoted?"
"Such a young man, what strength does he have to become a Company Commander? He might not even be able to beat me!"
"So young, did he get in through the back door? Or is he another young master looking for excitement?"
They didn't speak, but the meaning flickering in their eyes was enough for Fang Ye to guess what they were thinking—in fact, he didn't even need to guess to understand, anyone who had a young person parachuted in as their superior would inevitably wonder about similar situations.
Especially in a Martial Dao world, the size of an official position often needed to be linked to one's strength.
If Fang Ye hadn't been an Eighth-Grade Flesh Refining Realm Martial Artist, even if Lin Chengze had strongly pushed for him, the higher-ups would not have agreed to his promotion to Company Commander.
A Company Commander, at the very least, needed to be an Eighth-Grade Flesh Refining Realm to serve!
But even so, it was easy to draw suspicion—among those of the same Eighth-Grade, there was a significant difference between a strong Eighth-Grade and a weak Eighth-Grade!
Fortunately, Fang Ye was not entirely unknown within the Embroidered Uniform Guard!
About a third of the Embroidered Uniform Guards' eyes moved slightly when they saw Fang Ye.
"Isn't this that murderer? He's been promoted to Company Commander in just a few days?"
"I remember Fang Ye seemed to come from an ordinary background, not a big Family..."
"How many people did he kill... oh no, how many merits did he earn to get promoted?"
"Wait, I remember this guy was only Ninth-Grade before, wasn't he? It seems Old Li took him in as an auxiliary guard and taught him martial arts, and now he's promoted to Company Commander... Holy crap, he's Eighth-Grade now?"
Eighth-Grade!
These Embroidered Uniform Guards, after Cultivating for half their lives, were only Ninth-Grade Martial Artists!
Yet Fang Ye had only Cultivated for half a year and was already Eighth-Grade? And promoted to Company Commander?
The Embroidered Uniform Guards who knew of Fang Ye's existence were filled with shock.
This progress was too fast, wasn't it?
Whether they were Embroidered Uniform Guards familiar with Fang Ye or those who didn't know him.
They all maintained a tall and straight posture, giving him full Face outwardly.
Even those with doubts in their hearts did so.
Brainless individuals usually didn't last long in the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Fang Ye didn't do much; he simply announced that he was their new superior, demanded their obedience to his orders, and stated that he would treat everyone fairly, and so on...
Then he announced their dismissal.
However, the Embroidered Uniform Guards didn't actually disperse; instead, they huddled together to discuss, and soon a middle-aged man walked over to Fang Ye with a smile.
"Congratulations on your promotion, Company Commander Fang. A few of us brothers chipped in and reserved a table at the Yinma Tower. We hope Company Commander Fang can grace us with your presence..."
Fang Ye glanced at him. He recognized this man; he had been present when Fang Ye killed the Drug Runner, the Flower Thief, Liang Yi, and others.
His name seemed to be...
"Old Zhao, you're being too polite." Fang Ye smiled: "How can I let you pay? How about this, I'll treat you brothers to dinner."
"Company Commander Fang, you still remember me!" Zhao Feiyang's Face lit up, and he quickly said: "This is the Company Commander's big day, of course you have to give us a chance. For the Company Commander to grace us with his presence is already giving us brothers Face."
"As for paying, of course it's us brothers!"
"Don't be so polite." Fang Ye smiled and patted Zhao Feiyang's shoulder: "Speaking of which, it was you, Old Zhao, who introduced me to the Embroidered Uniform Guard back then. I'll have to rely on you a lot in the future!"
"Just use us as much as you like!" Zhao Feiyang flattered: "I always felt that Company Commander Fang was no ordinary person, and now I see, you have indeed soared!"
One was to curry favor with his superior, the other was to encourage his subordinates to work harder and help him find criminals.
The two exchanged pleasantries, both enjoying themselves.
Soon, the banquet was set—the brothers would treat, congratulating Fang Ye on his promotion!
Well, Fang Ye mainly wanted to give his subordinates an opportunity to curry favor with him.
Many times, building rapport with subordinates isn't just about being good to them; it also involves accepting their gifts, their red envelopes, and their flattery.
By doing so, they will feel more at ease and consider themselves your people.
Sure enough.
When Fang Ye agreed.
Zhao Feiyang, who had successfully invited him, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He had witnessed Fang Ye's unrestrained murderous tendencies.
As a veteran Embroidered Uniform Guard, he wouldn't be as foolish as Lin Chengze to believe that Fang Ye was truly a patriot who had to take up the butcher's knife for the country.
Fang Ye, he was a murderer!
Working under such a murderer...
It was better to curry favor with him first!
......
Yinma Tower was considered the best restaurant in the Black Tortoise Fourteenth Region.
Of course, while it was called the best, the Fourteenth Region, being lower-ranked, generally had an average economy.
The best restaurant in the Fourteenth Region was actually just so-so.
However, even the best restaurant was not something mere Embroidered Uniform Guards could afford.
So from this perspective, these subordinates had put in their best effort.
"Oh, isn't this Brother Zhao? Coming to patronize our business?" The owner of Yinma Tower saw Zhao Feiyang and quickly came down to greet him.
For Yinma Tower to become the best restaurant in the Fourteenth Region, it naturally had backing and wouldn't be extorted by the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
However, in business, even with backing, one still needed to maintain good relations with the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
After all, the principle that the local official is more effective than the distant emperor applies everywhere.
"It's our Company Commander's promotion, and us brothers are inviting Company Commander to grace us with his presence!" Zhao Feiyang waved his hand and said: "If it were just me, Old Zhao, I definitely wouldn't be willing to come to your Yinma Tower!"
"So this is Company Commander Fang!" The owner heard this and immediately became respectful: "I've long heard of Company Commander Fang's heroic youth, and seeing him today, he truly lives up to his reputation."
"To be a Company Commander at such a young age... Company Commander Fang's future is limitless!"
"Please, take the main seat!"
He spoke polite words, bowing and leading the way: "This bill today, my Yinma Tower will cover it!"
"Hey! Today, we brothers are treating the Company Commander, how can we let you pay?" Zhao Feiyang frowned slightly, feigning displeasure.
The owner heard this and slapped his forehead: "Look at me... But it's Company Commander Fang's promotion day, we should also show some gesture... I still have a jar of ten-year-old Jade Pot Spring in my store, I'll open it right away!"
Zhao Feiyang then nodded in satisfaction.
Even though Zhao Feiyang refused the owner's treat, the owner would certainly give a huge discount on today's banquet to curry favor with Fang Ye—although the Embroidered Uniform Guard's salary wasn't high, they had this kind of benefit!
Soon, a group of more than ten people entered the private room.
The private room was very large, with several tables inside. Even with these dozen-plus people, it still seemed a bit empty and not conducive to fostering camaraderie.
However, no one suggested changing locations, because...
Fang Ye and his subordinates drank and celebrated, eating and drinking heartily.
About half an hour later.
A few knocks on the door.
When the Embroidered Uniform Guard next to him opened the door, it was a burly man.
He was dressed roughly, and there were several fierce scars on his Face.
As soon as he entered, he cupped his hands in greeting.
"Xiang Gao of the Black Tiger Gang, greetings, Company Commander, and congratulations on your promotion!"
Saying this, he presented a package.
Zhao Feiyang, standing nearby, naturally accepted it on behalf of Fang Ye.
Next, a wealthy-looking man, adorned in gold and silver, walked in.
"Du Yihan of Jin Yu Pavilion, greetings, Company Commander. Company Commander Fang is truly a young hero!"
Saying this, he also presented a gift.
Then an old man walked in.
"Liu He of the Liu Family, greetings, Company Commander..."
The Embroidered Uniform Guard was responsible for public order; there were too many ways to make trouble for people.
When Fang Ye took office, how could the various Gangs, shops, and Families under his jurisdiction not actively come to offer congratulatory gifts?
This was called human relations!
He didn't stand on ceremony, nodding with a smile, accepting all the gifts, and chatting cordially with them.
But in his heart, he secretly thought.
"Each and every one of them is a big red name!"
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