"First of all, this time I would like to sincerely thank Old Han, Old Tang, and Uncle Zhao."
Jin Feng solemnly saluted the three of them: "Thank you for coming to remind us despite the danger!"
"Sir, you killed the bandits in Dengtai Mountain and helped me avenge my father's murder. I just sent you a letter, which is what I should do."
"Oh, sir, you are suppressing the bandits for the sake of the people. It's all right. Besides, when I reported the news and brought people over, sir, I defeated the bandits."
"Sir, you have taken in the old man's family. The old man is now a native of Xihewan. Naturally, he can't watch the bandits come to harm the village. Besides, he is well prepared. My reminder is completely unnecessary."
Tang Fei, Han Feng, and Zhao Laoshan said one after another.
"Whether it works or not, your intentions are sincere and worthy of my gratitude."
Jin Feng nodded towards Tang Xiaobei, who smiled and brought over a tray with three fifty-tael large silver ingots in it.
Tang Xiaobei was opposed to the reward of fifty taels at first, not because he was stingy, but because fifty taels of silver was indeed too much for the mountain people.
Many people easily get carried away after getting rich overnight, and Tang Xiaobei was afraid that the same would happen to the three of them.
But Jin Feng insisted on this.
Because he found some advantages in the three of them and planned to use them, this time the money was also considered a test.
If Jin Feng couldn't resist the temptation of fifty taels of silver, he couldn't give them such an important task.
"This is a reward for the three of you. Don't refuse it."
Jin Feng smiled and handed the silver ingot to the three of them.
"No, no!"
The three of them were so frightened that they waved their hands and backed away.
Fifty taels of silver was too much for the mountain people, and they were all frightened.
"Xihewan has always given rewards and punishments, and we will reward others later. If you three don't accept it, you have broken the rules and let others do what you want."
Jin Feng insisted on putting the silver ingots into the hands of the three of them.
"Yes, you three, we are still waiting to receive the reward."
Zheng Fang, Tie Zhui and others also laughed and agreed.
Zhao Laoshan and the others had no choice but to put away the money with great gratitude.
"Old Tang, Old Han, I wonder if you are willing to join the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau?"
Jin Feng sent an invitation to the two hunters.
"Yes, yes!"
Now who doesn't know how well the escorts are treated? The two hunters nodded in panic.
"In that case, then you two can go back and move your home tomorrow."
Jin Feng explained: "Dongdong, village chief, please serve some snacks here. When the people arrive, you can help them settle in. Those who are willing to work, you can make arrangements."
Since it is to be activated, it is natural to arrange the other party's family properly, not only to relieve the other party from worries, but also to make the other party have scruples when their intentions are evil.
"OK."
The village chief and Tang Dongdong nodded at the same time.
"Thank you Mr. Jin!"
Han Feng and Tang Fei thanked each other excitedly.
This time their harvest was great. Not only did they get fifty taels of silver at once, but they also got their wish to join the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau, and their family's jobs were also settled...
Both of them felt as if they were dreaming.
"Old Tang, after you settle down, go find Old Zheng and serve as a scout first."
Jin Feng continued to make arrangements: "Old Han, go find Brother Liang and listen to Brother Liang's arrangements."
"Okay!" The two nodded in agreement.
"Brother Feng, I have to tell you something. I didn't know you arranged for Lao Zheng to ambush the bandits a few days ago. I was afraid that the village wouldn't be able to withstand it, so I didn't discuss it with you..."
The village chief told the outsiders what he had promised.
Then he looked at Jin Feng with some anxiety.
If Jin Feng denies his original promise, he will have no shame in meeting those from other villages in the future.
"Village Chief, you did the right thing in this matter. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Those who can stand up when we are in trouble in Xihewan are the people of Xihewan."
Jin Feng said: "You are the village chief. Of course, what you say must be counted. Just do what the village chief says."
The village chief let out a long sigh of relief.
"Speaking of these people from other villages, I have an idea. Everyone happens to be here, so let's discuss it together."
Jin Feng said: "I plan to buy the open space between Xihewan and Guanjiawan and build it into dormitories for veterans. I will temporarily arrange for people from other villages to come there and establish the second group of Xihewan. What do you think?"
"It's good. It's easier to manage this way, and it can be connected with Guanjiawan to become a big village."
Tang Dongdong nodded, and then asked: "But if this happens, I'm afraid the people in our village will have some opinions, right?"
"Yes, sir, if you build brick houses for people from other villages, but the people in this village are still living in thatched houses, you will definitely feel unhappy." Tang Xiaobei agreed.
"Of course these houses are not given to people from other villages for free. They are temporarily rented. And only if someone in the family steps up to help resist the bandits can they be eligible for rent."
Jin Feng said: "If there are people in the village who want to rent, that's fine, as long as they are willing to pay rent."
"That's okay." Tang Dongdong nodded, agreeing to Jin Feng's proposal.
"Uncle Zhao will be the leader of the second group of Xihewan for the time being. Do you have any opinions?" Jin Feng asked.
Zhao Laoshan showed certain organizational and coordination skills in this incident and gained a certain prestige among outsiders. He was the most suitable person in Jin Feng's mind to serve as the leader of the second group.
"I agree! If it weren't for Lao Zhao, we would never have organized the second group so quickly this time."
The village chief had a good impression of Zhao Laoshan and was the first to express his opinion: "Old Zhao, please don't refuse. I have inquired about it. You had been the village chief for more than ten years. Later, because you offended the bandits, you were afraid
I won’t do it anymore because it hurts the village.”
"I agree!"
"agree!"
Others present agreed.
"Then the second group will trouble Uncle Zhao." Jin Feng said.
"I……"
Zhao Laoshan was obviously a little surprised, but he did not refuse, but promised: "Mr. Jin, don't worry, old man, even if I work hard, I can also take care of the second group for you."
"I believe in Team Leader Zhao."
Jin Feng quite likes Zhao Laoshan's character.
If you want to do something, you won't refuse. Unlike some old-timers, who clearly have a big idea in mind and have to be persuaded back and forth by others before finally agreeing reluctantly.
It's too pretentious and a waste of everyone's time.
Then everyone discussed other matters, and the meeting lasted until around nine o'clock in the evening.
When the meeting ended, Jin Feng kept Zhang Liang behind.
They also sent someone to find Xiaoyu who was still on duty.
"Sir, do you have a problem with me?"
After several months of training in the female army, Xiaoyu has changed a lot.
From the reckless little girl back then, she has become much calmer.
The title for Jin Feng has also changed.
"There is something wrong," Jin Feng said: "This bandit suppression has exposed a big problem for us, which must be solved as soon as possible, otherwise Xihewan will never be truly safe."
"what is the problem?"
Zhang Liang and Xiaoyu asked nervously at the same time.