With the rise of my family, I can summon the Daoist Soldiers' Nest.

Jingxian County is located between Yunxian and Qingxian counties, and has been the territory of the Wang family for more than a hundred years.

The terrain is mostly hilly, with only a small plain around the county seat, and arable land is very limited.

Apart from a small amount of animal husbandry, most people relied on hunting and gathering medicinal herbs to make a living.

In the past, the Wang family focused on the development of Qing County, and resources and manpower were continuously tilted towards Qing County, creating a strong siphon effect.

As a result, the population of Jing County has been declining year by year. Most of the young and strong people have gone to Qing County to make a living, leaving behind mostly the elderly, women and children, who live scattered in various mountain villages and are difficult to manage in a centralized manner.

The county now has a population of just over 100,000, and its vast territory and sparse population make governance quite challenging.

With the downfall of the Wang family, the Lin and Chen families took over Jing County and, together with the newly appointed magistrate from the imperial court, jointly undertook the management and reconstruction of this land.

In a quiet courtyard in Jingxian County, the aroma of tea is rising from the stove.

Lin Ye and Chen Cheng, the head of the Chen family, sat facing each other and talked. On the stone table were celadon tea sets, and boiling water in the pot reflected their slightly tired faces.

Half a month has passed since the battle in Xiang County ended.

Lin Ye had just finished dealing with the aftermath in Xiang County when he rushed to Jing County.

He rubbed his temples and sighed inwardly. Being a "local tyrant" didn't bring him the happiness of having three wives and four concubines; instead, he was constantly on the go. What a life of toil!

"Brother Chen, what do you think should be done to govern Jing County?" Lin Ye took a sip of tea, put down his cup, and asked. "The county magistrate has already taken office and started handling affairs in the county town."

Chen Cheng scoffed at this, "He's just a lone commander, how much can he manage? We'll have to handle things in the county."

The martial artists from the small families in Jing County had long been relocated by the imperial court to other places to prevent anyone from harboring any old lingering thoughts of the royal family.

Now, the only two families in the county can rely on are those two.

"Brother Lin, tell me, what should we do? I'll listen to you." Chen Cheng put down his teacup, his gaze sincere.

Lin Ye carefully observed his expression and realized that it was not just polite talk.

Since the two traveled to Qing County together by flying soldier half a month ago, and then discussed the handling of the Wang family at the lords' gathering, Lin Ye has noticed that Chen Cheng's attitude towards the Lin family is somewhat subtle, as if he has a hidden intention to rely on them.

He decided to test the waters one more time.

"I'd like to help too," Lin Ye sighed, rubbing his fingers along the rim of his cup. "But my Lin family is already short-handed, and the affairs of Xiang County and Qinghe County are keeping me stretched thin. I simply can't spare any manpower."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Brother Lin, don't try to fool me. I've heard that the Gao family and the Su family have had a falling out over the management of Huachi County."

He leaned forward slightly, his tone serious, "I don't want any trouble with Brother Lin. I can't afford to offend the Qingyuan Sword Sect behind you."

"Today, over this pot of tea, I'll make my word clear: from now on, in matters concerning Jing County, I, Chen Jiaquan, will listen to you."

"Alright, since Brother Chen has said so, I won't hide anything anymore."

Lin Ye put down his teacup and glanced at the rolling green hills outside the courtyard.

"What I mean is, let's just abandon those towns scattered in the mountains of Jing County and move all the mountain people to the county seat."

Upon hearing this, Chen Cheng's pupils contracted slightly, clearly not expecting Lin Ye to propose such a resolute solution.

He was about to speak when Lin Ye raised his hand to stop him and continued.

"Although Jing County is sandwiched between Yun County and Qing County and will be affected by the radiation of the two nests, there are no nests to directly suppress them. In the future, there will only be more and more monsters."

Wild animals thrive in the mountains, making them more susceptible to monstrous creatures. If we continue to guard those mountain towns, not only will we be unable to defend against them, but we will also be dragged down. It's a losing proposition.

He paused for a moment, then said, "Why not just abandon those settlements built in the mountains? Firstly, it would be easier to manage, and secondly, it would allow us to concentrate our manpower and resources."

"We'll relocate some smaller families from Yun County and Qing County to increase the county's population, and send more martial artists out of the city to establish a defensive line around the county to block any stray monsters."

"As for the fact that the people can no longer rely on hunting for a living, the plains in the county town can be used to grow grain, which will solve part of the problem."

"If we transfer some grain from Yun County and Xiang County, we can make up the shortfall."

Lin Ye looked at Chen Cheng and said, "In this way, we two families will have to rely on each other for military force, and the county's food, drink and other necessities will also depend on us."

Jing County is now firmly in our hands.

Chen Cheng was silent for a moment, then clapped his hands and laughed, "Brilliant! This is the long-term solution! Guarding those mountain gullies is a losing proposition. Brother Lin's move has turned Jing County from a burden into a bargaining chip."

The two then discussed in detail the steps of the migration, the deployment area of ​​the warriors, the share of food to be allocated, and how to appease the mountain people.

As the sun set, the management strategy for Jing County was finally finalized.

When Lin Ye returned to Xiang County, it was nearly dusk. Without taking a break, he went straight to his mother's residence.

Lin Ye sat down, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then got straight to the point, "Where are your maternal grandfather's family settled now?"

Li sighed, "I've arranged for them to stay in the county town for now. Your eldest uncle is alright; he's a second-rate martial artist, so he can be placed in a suitable position in the guard or the army."

But your second and third uncles, they still don't know what to do with them, there's still no solution.

She paused, her brows furrowing slightly. "I considered sending them to Qinghe County to see if they could manage a town, since they've done it before. But there are still quite a few people in the clan; it's too many to arrange."

I've been so worried lately that I can't sleep. Your maternal grandfather's family has been a great help to us. If it weren't for them, our lives as a widow and her orphan would have been much harder in previous years.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye smiled and said, "Mom, don't worry. I've found a good place for Grandpa and the others this time."

He stood up, walked into the courtyard, and looked at the afterglow in the west. "Jing County is now jointly managed by our Lin family and the Chen family."

The small families that used to be affiliated with Jing County have all been relocated by the imperial court, and now the county is short of manpower to manage it, especially families with martial arts guards to protect the county seat.

"My maternal grandfather's family has many martial artists. Apart from my eldest uncle, whom I have other plans for, the others can go to Jing County. I have already reached an agreement with the head of the Chen family. Once my maternal grandfather's family goes there, they will take charge of the affairs in Jing County."

Lin Ye continued, "However, I must make this clear beforehand: once you arrive in Jing County, the Li family must be extremely careful with their words and actions, and absolutely must not do anything to oppress the people. My Lin family's patrol team will also be there at any time, and if any problems are discovered, they will be severely punished."

Upon hearing this, Madam Li immediately beamed with joy, "Don't worry, Ye'er, your grandfather isn't that kind of person. As for those younger generation, with your grandfather watching over them, they won't dare to cause trouble."

She stood up. "I'll go tell your grandfather this news now and tell them to set off as soon as possible to take control of Jing County. This is the third county our Lin family will govern."

Lin Ye watched his mother's hurried figure and a smile appeared on his lips. He had finally found a good place for his maternal grandfather and his family.

The larger the territory, the more followers there are, and the more things need to be considered.