Chapter 2593 - 2592: Appointment

During dinner, Ling Feng recounted the entire situation to everyone.

After listening, Li Chunxi’s eyes widened with anger, "Husband, you can’t just ignore this matter; the Tsarist Russians are really too bold!"

"Indeed, it is a bit much."

Ling Feng nodded, then smiled and said, "They don’t know the current strength of the Li Dynasty. If they did, I bet they wouldn’t have such ambitions!"

"What a coincidence this is. If it weren’t for the bandits causing trouble, it would indeed be difficult to uncover their conspiracy," Xiangxue said.

"Who says otherwise!"

Ling Feng smiled and looked at Tang Wan and Tang Man, "You were quite frightened before, but are you okay now?"

"We’re fine now."

The two shook their heads simultaneously, then said, "We weren’t scared on the way back."

"That’s good!"

Ling Feng laughed, then said, "Living under the governance of the Li Dynasty has been quite peaceful. If the Tsarist Russians really attack, those good days will be over!"

"Brother Ling, you must severely punish those people!" Tang Man said.

"Of course, I will!"

Ling Feng nodded, then said, "I need to head back shortly; the village chief has died, so the town’s order might become chaotic. They need to elect a new village chief, and I also need to detain those three spies!"

"Husband, why don’t you take Xiangxue with you?" Li Chunxi said.

Ling Feng was taken aback, "Why?"

"I guess after you’re done, you’re thinking of heading over there to Tsarist Russia, aren’t you? Even if it’s just to the border, having her with you would mean you have company!" Li Chunxi said.

Ling Feng was somewhat speechless, he turned and looked at Xiangxue, who remained silent, seemingly willing to go along. He nodded, "Alright then."

"Great, I’ll head back myself later, you go ahead and get busy. I believe when you return, you’ll definitely bring good news!" Li Chunxi said.

Upon hearing this, Xiangxue’s face turned red, and she quickly lowered her head.

Ling Feng seemed to understand something, but he didn’t say anything, he just nodded.

After lunch, Tang Man left hastily, saying she had things to attend to. Ling Feng didn’t mind, bade farewell to Ling Baoguo and his wife, and then ascended into the air with Xiangxue.

The two arrived at the town where Wang Batian was previously located, finding many residents talking in small groups. When Ling Feng landed, people hurriedly scattered, heading home.

Seeing this, Ling Feng quickly called out, "Everyone, no need to worry, I’ve taken care of Wang Batian, I’m back hoping you’ll elect a new village chief!"

Once he spoke, people stopped in their tracks, and someone asked, "But isn’t the choice of village chief decided by the county? How could we have the right to choose?"

"If I say you have the right, then you have the right!"

Ling Feng said, stepping forward, gathering everyone together, "You might not know my name, but let me tell you, I am the Consort Prince of this dynasty, so I can make this decision!"

Upon hearing this, the citizens had a sudden realization.

Then Ling Feng said, "Feel free to elect, for the position of the village chief requires virtue and talent. I’m sure there are such people here in these ten miles of your town!"

"Yes, yes, there certainly are!"

Someone quickly nodded in agreement.

"That’s good, go ahead and choose someone who can benefit you and represent the common people!"

Ling Feng said, stepping towards Wang Batian’s home.

Sure enough, those three hefty men were still there, they hadn’t moved much.

As for Wang Batian, his corpse was already mutilated, it seemed many had come and vented their anger on him.

Regarding Wang Batian’s family, Ling Feng never saw them and was not inclined to inquire, he told the three men, "Your crimes can’t be escaped, typically you’d be jailed. But considering your strength, it’d be wasteful to not have you work!"

At this point, he paused, "Alright then, you three will stay behind and take care of various chores around the town, under the orders of the new village chief!"

"Thank you so much, thank you!"

Upon hearing they don’t have to die or be jailed, the three men were naturally very relieved, hurriedly expressing their gratitude to Ling Feng.

Ling Feng didn’t bother with them, took the three to where the citizens gathered, loudly asked, "How’s it going, have you elected a suitable candidate?"

"Consort Prince, we’ve discussed it for a while and believe Mr. Zhu, the great scholar of our town, is most suitable!" someone said.

"Then invite the great scholar over, let’s quickly settle this; I have other matters to attend to!" Ling Feng said.

With his words, the town’s residents immediately rushed off, and in a few minutes brought a white-bearded old gentleman.

The great scholar Zhu looked about fifty years old, his eyes shone with righteousness. Ling Feng thought to himself, you’re the one!

So he stepped forward, smiled and asked, "Mr. Zhu, the townspeople have elected you as village chief. Do you have any concerns?"

"I just fear my virtue doesn’t match the position, I’m unworthy of everyone’s trust."

Although facing Ling Feng, the great scholar Zhu showed no nervousness, calmly said.

This demeanor is not something ordinary people possess.

Ling Feng inwardly praised, then smiled, "No need to worry, since they admire you, it shows Mr. Zhu has high esteem here, naturally this position is only yours!"

After speaking, Ling Feng publicly announced appointing the great scholar Zhu as the new village chief, effective immediately.

In that moment, the townspeople cheered unanimously, joy overflowing.

Ling Feng did not linger, handed the three men to the new village chief, then left with Xiangxue.

At that time, it was just dusk, the two had flown a short while, Ling Feng brought out a miniature spaceship from the Space Ring, then entered it with her.

This task wasn’t very urgent, so he didn’t plan to travel overnight, they would rest in the spaceship tonight.

With just two people, the atmosphere inside the spaceship became somewhat ambiguous, but Ling Feng didn’t behave inappropriately towards Xiangxue, he just told her to rest well and lay down the seat himself.

After a while, Xiangxue suddenly spoke, "Brother Ling, how far is the northern border from here?"

"Less than a thousand kilometers, should be there soon," Ling Feng replied.

Xiangxue acknowledged, then asked, "Tomorrow are we heading to the border, or going directly to the Tsarist Russian territory?"

"I haven’t decided yet, we’ll see when we get to the border tomorrow!"

Ling Feng said, looking up at her, "Why do you ask?"