Changsheng: My experience in patrolling the liver

Chapter 50 Rewards based on merit
"I understand. Thank you, Brother Lu." Song Changming thanked.

The two of them exchanged a few words before Lu Gang left.

Song Changming picked up a thin branch on the stone table and waved it in the air a few times.

Think about it briefly in your mind.

As Lu Gang said, as the number of bandits he killed increased, he did need to be on guard to avoid secret revenge from the bandits.

He still remembered vividly the incident when Sun Wenyan was surrounded and hacked to death at night.

For those barefoot and extremely vicious people, their official status as patrol chiefs cannot protect their safety, and he does not want to follow in Sun Wenyan's footsteps.

"We still can't relax." Song Changming said to himself.

There was a loud snap, and because he used too much force, the branch in his hand broke in the wind.

Noticing that his back didn't seem to feel much pain from exerting force, Song Changming decided to resume his martial arts training routine to a certain intensity starting today.

Dozens of miles away from Donglai County, there is a stretch of mountains standing tall, surrounded by clouds and mist. The Luolong River runs through this vast mountain range and goes straight to the distant county town.

There are many vines on the mountain, which are green and thorny, and many black crows build nests here.

Therefore, this place is called Tengya Mountain or Laoya Mountain.

In the past, hunters from the villages would go up to the mountains to hunt game, catch exotic and rare animals and sell them.

But in recent years, no one dares to come here anymore.

Many people know that there is a powerful bandit army entrenched here.

Even the county army was helpless against these bandits.

A mountain breeze blew by, bending the long grass on the mountain. A man circled left and right in the mountain and came to the back of a mountain peak.

On a large valley, there stood a fortress, with many armored troops coming in and out.

"Why are you back?"

"Something happened in the county city. I want to see Banner Master He."

"Follow me." After hearing this, a soldier guarding the city led the man into the city, where he saw a big man sitting on a tiger-skin chair.

"What's the matter?" The big man half-squinted his eyes and stared at the person who came.

The maid, whose clothes were loose, immediately put down the fruit plate and lowered her head.

"Captain, Lord Cao is dead." The spy knelt on the ground and said.

"Hmm?" The big man opened his eyes a little, and his face became a little colder.

"What happened?"

When questioned, the spy immediately reported the intelligence he had collected in detail.

He explained everything in detail, including how the Jiuqu Society was destroyed and how Cao Fushan died.

"It's really disappointing. Go and inform the rest of the people in the city to withdraw." The big man said calmly.

"Yes." The spy stood up and hesitated before leaving, but still asked: "Should we inform the other flag owners about this matter?"

"You don't have to worry about this. They probably knew it a long time ago." The big man stroked his forehead and waved his hand.

"Also, how should we deal with the person who killed Lord Cao?"

"killed."

The big man gave the order lightly, and it didn't seem like it was something that required much thought.

After a few more days, thanks to the warrior's healing ability, the knife wound on Song Changming's back had almost healed. As long as he didn't engage in a fierce fight immediately, it would basically not affect his normal martial arts practice.

Afterwards, he received a summons from Liang Chuanshan, who wanted to reward him according to his merits.

Song Changming played a crucial role in the elimination of the Jiuqu Society, which added another significant achievement to his book of achievements.

Next, there are three monetary rewards.

One portion was distributed to everyone by Liang Chuanshan based on their contributions in the battle, and the one that fell to Song Changming was one hundred silver coins.

The second one is a unique reward for the patrol chief, and only the patrol chief can receive it.

Still based on his performance, Song Changming was given three hundred silver coins.

This is also the largest reward among the six patrol chiefs.

The last one was the bounty for the scarred bandit leader Cao Fushan, and it was for Song Changming alone. It was a full five hundred silver coins, and Liang Chuanshan gave it all to him without losing a single cent.

In this way, adding up the three rewards, Song Changming received a total of nine hundred silver coins.

This was undoubtedly an unexpected windfall for him, beyond his expectations.

This amount is equivalent to his total salary for two and a half years, and it is probably more than enough to buy a large two-story house in Houli Street.

If used for training, this money can also further accelerate his progress in martial arts training.

For example, if he had a twenty-year-old wild ginseng worth ten silver coins, he could exchange it for a fifty-year-old one, which would have a purer and stronger medicinal effect.

The same goes for bone-strengthening powder. Only the best quality ones are selected, and large amounts of meat are consumed daily for nourishment, also from exotic and rare beasts.

How much money you have determines how you can use it.

If he really wanted to be particular, he wouldn't be able to squander the nine hundred silver coins for long.

After giving out the reward, Liang Chuanshan encouraged Song Changming with a few words and then got down to business.

"There is a bandit army behind the Jiuqu Society. This matter has attracted great attention from the General Administration. I'm afraid the patrol departments in each city will be busy from now on.

We are no exception. Changming, how is your injury? You should be prepared now, as there may be a mission at any time."

"The injury is no longer a serious problem." Song Changming replied.

"That's good." Liang Chuanshan nodded.

Since Song Changming is highly capable and trustworthy, he would not feel comfortable entrusting the same task to other people.

Many times Liang Chuanshan really can't do without his confidant Song Changming.

After walking out of Liang Chuanshan’s study, Song Changming first went to meet his patrol team.

In the previous battle with Jiuquhui, fortunately none of his men died, and at most they were only injured.

Among the six patrol teams of the entire Patrol Armor Division, only his team had the same combat damage as the patrol team from the General Headquarters.

The courtyard door was pushed open, and the guards patrolling the courtyard looked relaxed, many of them smiling, full of joy.

Like Song Changming, they were also rewarded according to their merits today and each received a certain share of reward silver.

Although it is impossible to have as much as Song Changming, it is enough to make them happy for the whole day.

After all, this is real money, who wouldn't like it?

"Boss! You're finally back!"

Seeing Song Changming returning from recuperation, all the patrol guards stood up immediately.

Compared to the past, Song Changming could clearly feel that this group of people had a deeper respect for him.

Ever since he revealed his true strength in the battle at Jiuquhui, his subordinates had treated him like this, and naturally became more respectful in his presence.

Even Jiang Chunzi, his closest deputy and the man he promoted, was the same and less playful towards him.

Before this, he more or less relied on his relationship with Liang Chuanshan to suppress all the patrol guards, including the other patrol captains.

But now it's different.

Relying on his outstanding achievements, he won the heartfelt respect of everyone.

(End of this chapter)