Liu Tingfeng led the army back to Linghai City at a very fast speed, they advanced at full speed, half a month's journey, and they returned to Linghai City in only nine days.

Linghai City has completely restored its former prosperity, and as soon as Liu Tingfeng returned to the city gate, Fan Bohou led a group of civil officials and military generals to wait in line outside the city gate for a long time.

With a respectful heart, Liu Tingfeng dismounted and walked over from a distance, followed by Bing Lan, who always had a cold face.

Seeing that Fan Bohou led everyone to greet him again, he immediately said from afar:

"City Lord Fan is not allowed to be so troublesome in the future, you are a senior, I am a junior, how can I let you come to greet me?"

"Besides, I may be stationed in Linghai City for a long time, and I will often come and go in and out in the future, we are in the same court, just like a family, too polite but outside!"

Fan Bohou smiled and said:

"Okay, okay, I won't be polite to you in the future, this time you return from the expedition, you should also come to greet you, go, let's talk while walking."

Liu Tingfeng turned his head to Bing Lan and said:

"Bing Lan, you lead the army directly to the barracks, and I'll go to the City Lord's Mansion with City Lord Fan first."

Bing Lan replied in a cold voice:

"Yes!"

After saying that, he turned around and went to lead the army.

After entering the city gate, Liu Tingfeng and Fan Bohou stepped into a spacious and gorgeous carriage together, while the others got into the carriage behind, and then formed a long carriage and slowly drove out towards the City Lord's Mansion.

Inside the carriage, Liu Tingfeng asked casually:

"City Lord Fan, what is the situation of Linghai City now?"

Fan Bohou replied solemnly:

"The current Linghai City has completely recovered its former prosperity, Gao Xiujie and their industries are also taking over in an orderly manner, the Heavenly King sent the Treasure Hall over, and invested a lot of spirit stones and manpower and material resources, I think it even surpasses the previous situation."

"The people have also from the beginning of the hesitation and wait-and-see, to the gradual integration, slowly adapt to the new environment, the increase of industry, the reduction of taxes, so that the people are happy, full of enthusiasm, I believe that the future of Linghai City, will become a more prosperous big city."

"However, there are still some remnants of Gao Xiujie and Longxiao Kingdom left in the city, we have dug up some, and some are hidden deeper, and they can't be excavated for the time being, so there is a little hidden danger!"

When Fan Bohou spoke, the carriage had already entered the bustling section, and many people stopped to watch along the way, looking at this spectacular procession, and whispered about it-

"General Liu has returned triumphantly, and the welcoming team of City Lord Fan is really big enough!"

"It should be, it should be, the arrival of General Liu has made the entire Linghai City look new, and you can't see those bullies on the street, what a good environment!"

"Yes, such a court is a good court, the former high city lord, all day long, collect so many taxes, and don't see anything good for the people, now the taxes are very low, everyone can still work in the city, earn a lot of spirit stones to fill the family, our family's life has improved a lot at once!"

"Our family is too, doing the same work, the current income is three to five times that of before, I didn't dare to eat well, and I didn't dare to buy new clothes to wear, but now that my income is high, I dare to spend more spirit stones to buy delicious food, and I can also buy beautiful clothes for my mother and children to wear."

"Such a court, if anyone comes to invade again, I am willing to go to the battlefield to fight, as long as I can stop the invasion of foreign enemies, it is a big deal that I sacrifice, and I can also exchange a quiet and peaceful life for my family!"

"Now many people are willing to be soldiers, because there are still spirit stones to be taken as soldiers, if they are injured or sacrificed in battle, the court can also give a large amount of pension to ensure that the soldiers' families can live without worry!"

……

Liu Tingfeng's ears were already good, he listened to Fan Bohou's explanation, and listened to the voices of the people outside, and suddenly his heart was no longer disgusted with being a general.

He used to be very disgusted with the war, disgusted with the court and the battles in the rivers and lakes, but now he feels that he can hear the happy voices of the people, all the efforts are worth it, since the previous court can't give the people the life they want, then they have to build a different court, less fighting, more care for the people, just like the current Linghai City, how good.

When Fan Bohou finished explaining a paragraph, Liu Tingfeng replied with relief:

"I just hope that the people can live the life they like, although the city lord Fan has just taken office not long ago, but I can hear the voice of the people's satisfaction, and I can see that the city lord Fan is a good official, a clean official who can really work for the welfare of the people!"

"I also believe that Linghai City will definitely become more and more prosperous under the governance of City Lord Fan."

"As for some of the remnants left behind by Gao Xiujie and Long Xiao Kingdom, City Lord Fan can temporarily relax and search, try not to startle the snake again, just let them continue to lurk, my side will find a way to find them, and then find a way to rebel against them, so that they can be used by me, maybe they can become an important force for us in the war!"

Fan Bohou had a surprised expression on his face, and blurted out:

"Huh? You think so too? ”

After finishing speaking, I realized that it didn't seem to be the right reaction, so I showed a slightly embarrassed look on my face.

Sure enough, Liu Tingfeng asked curiously:

"Oh? Is there anyone else who thinks the same way as me? ”

Fan Bohou said a little embarrassed:

"Yes, there is a person who thinks the same way, just when I was determined to find out these people, she stopped me in time, saying that the remaining people who are hiding deeper can be secretly observed, but don't act rashly, you should wait for General Liu to come back, and then make a decision, maybe you will keep them, it will play an important role."

Liu Tingfeng immediately praised:

"This person is good, he is a rare talent, he can be a military advisor, wait a minute, Lord Fan must introduce it to me, I just sent my military advisor to Gyeongju County, and there is just a lack of a military advisor by my side, at this time, when everyone wants to clear the remnants of the enemy, there are still people who want to keep it, it really coincides with me!"

Fan Bohou's face became more embarrassed all of a sudden, he didn't know how to answer Liu Tingfeng all of a sudden, so he didn't speak for a long time, Liu Tingfeng saw his somewhat embarrassed expression, and immediately asked suspiciously:

"Is City Lord Fan feeling embarrassed? If it's inconvenient to introduce, forget it, it's the same if you can stay by your side, however, I mind such talents, Fan City Lord must be reused, can't slack off such talents, if it's because the promotion is too fast, you need the documents of the court, I can apply for you here, the king of heaven has always advocated eclectic talent, and the matter of exceptional recruitment is a normal thing in our court. ”

After Fan Bohou paused for a while, he finally reacted, immediately adjusted his mood, and said casually:

"Eclectic talent? Meaning: Can anyone be an official no matter what kind of person he is? ”

Liu Tingfeng replied without hesitation:

"Of course, this is the case in Yulan City and Cuiyun City, many people are still students of our Tingxue Academy, and some people are little-known people in the rivers and lakes, and even ordinary people among businessmen and ordinary people, as long as someone recommends them and can successfully pass the assessment, they can enter the imperial court to hold suitable positions."

"The king of heaven has always hired people regardless of their background or identity, as long as they are capable and talented, they can be hired exceptionally."

"Therefore, in our court, many people are very young, unlike the previous court, they have to survive decades before they can hold important positions, if they have no talent, no matter how good their background is, no matter how rich their experience, the king of heaven will not be reused, if the city lord of Fan has the opportunity to go to the court, you will find that in the entire court, more than half of the people are vigorous young people."

In Liu Tingfeng's mind, the reason why Fan Bohou didn't dare to say that talented person may be because he had some concerns, probably because he was a young man, and he didn't have a good background, so he couldn't be promoted at will, so he wanted to dispel his concerns.

Fan Bohou did not continue to dwell on this question, but asked curiously:

"Will there be a female official in your court?"

Liu Tingfeng thought for a moment and replied:

"Yes, but not too much, after all, most women rarely go out, and their knowledge and knowledge are relatively poor, but now we have more and more female students in Xue Academy, and I believe that in the near future, the number of female officials above the court will gradually increase."

Fan Bohou said in surprise:

"Really? In all dynasties, I have never heard of a woman as an official, but I didn't expect that there are really female officials in the current imperial court? ”

Liu Tingfeng said with a smile:

"The king of heaven is a woman herself, how can she reject women as officials? In the view of the Celestial King, all beings are equal, and whether they are men or women, old or young, as long as they are talented, they should be respected and can hold positions that match their abilities. ”

Fan Bohou muttered to himself:

"All beings are equal? What a big heart! The King of Heaven is really different! ”

As they spoke, they returned to the City Lord's Mansion before they knew it.

Accompanied by the officials, Fan Bohou washed the dust for Liu Tingfeng, and only after lunch did he start his work.

In the City Lord's Mansion, Fan Bohou reported to Liu Tingfeng some of the things that had happened in Linghai City recently and seemed to him to be more important.

Since Liu Tingfeng has to be stationed here for a long time, he naturally needs to settle all kinds of relevant situations before he can carry out the work in the future, so he also listens very carefully, and if he has any doubts, he will ask a few words and discuss with Fan Bohou.

Before I knew it, it was getting dark, so Fan Bohou sincerely invited:

"General Liu, the insider's cooking skills are good, and the lower officials took the liberty to invite you to the house for a light meal, I don't know if it's okay?"