Zhou Tianfang has always been very accurate in judging people. Now that he has said so, Chen Muyun no longer hides and tucks in.

"Boss Zhou, call him over."

After a while, Xu Changgeng came forward and bowed with clasped fists in a very polite manner.

"Lord City Lord."

Before, because of Chen Boyuan, I had not carefully observed Xu Changgeng.

Now it seems that he is indeed a talented person.

Although he was wearing an old black gown, his tall and straight figure covered up the flaws in the clothes. His long black hair was pulled into a bun on the top of his head, and there was a sense of heroism between his brows.

I have to say, he really looks like a decent character from a book.

"I heard that you were the one who stopped Chen Duan from taking action against the people today. I want to know what you think."

"Back to the city lord, do you have any ideas? As an outer disciple, it is my job to patrol the city every day, but what I see is the hungry people wandering on the verge of starvation and death. If we take action at this time, it will definitely be aroused.

Arouse public outrage."

Chen Muyun nodded with satisfaction.

"You know how to read the current situation."

"Chang Geng doesn't understand, I just saw too much, but..."

Xu Changgeng suddenly stopped talking.

"Say whatever comes to mind. I don't like people who hesitate."

Hearing this, Xu Changgeng gritted his teeth and replied: "To be honest, I understand the city lord's intention today, but...but I don't agree with what you are doing today."

"Oh, tell me more."

So Xu Changgeng told Chen Muyun about his worries about food storage, and the general idea was the same as what Zhou Tianfang was thinking about.

When Xu Changgeng expressed his thoughts, Chen Muyun knew that he had found the wrong person.

"You are right. What I did today was indeed to drink poison to quench my thirst. But Xu Changgeng, have you ever considered a question?"

Xu Changgeng looked at Chen Muyun confused.

"The current Liulicheng is like a ship with a hole in it. If you don't try to make up for it, but continue to sail, the only way to end is a shipwreck."

"Although my approach is radical, it has stabilized people's hearts. As long as the situation can be stabilized, there will be much less resistance to carry out other work in the future."

"Young Master has a plan?"

Xu Changgeng asked curiously.

"That's right, but before that, I want to ask you something."

"Ask me?" Xu Changgeng asked doubtfully.

"As a disciple, you should understand that there is a lot of criticism within the clan about my succession to Liulic City, and to revitalize Liulic City right now, I need manpower." After saying that, Chen Muyun glanced at Xu Changgeng, "I'll just say it straight.

Would you like to follow me?"

Xu Changgeng was stunned.

"City Lord, I am a disciple of the sect. I will accept my transfer..."

"Don't do this. You know what I mean. I don't have time to play riddles with you here. Can you just say a word?"

Hearing this, Xu Changgeng frowned, as if it was difficult for him to make a decision on this issue.

Xu Changgeng is indeed a good young talent, but for Chen Muyun, he is not the only choice.

Seeing how embarrassed he was, Chen Muyun didn't want to waste time.

However, just as Chen Muyun was about to stand up, Xu Changgeng suddenly asked.

"I don't know what the city lord thinks of us outer disciples."

Hearing this, Chen Muyun snorted coldly, but he didn't expect that Xu Changgeng was waiting for him here.

"I, Chen Muyun, only look at people's virtues, not their background." After saying that, Chen Muyun raised his finger and pointed to Zhou Tianfang aside and said: "Boss Zhou is the person I trust most. I can entrust my life to him. I am not afraid to tell you that he

His true identity is that of a heretic who is despised by those so-called righteous people."

Chen Muyun's maverick behavior really made Xu Changgeng a little confused. Others kept secrets about heretical things, but Chen Muyun actually dared to say it casually in broad daylight.

Could it be him?

An idea ignited in Xu Changgeng's heart like wildfire.

Here it is.

"If the city lord does not give up, Chang Geng is willing to die to accompany you!"

Seeing this, Chen Muyun and Zhou Tianfang looked at each other and smiled.

…

Chen family residence.

Xu Changgeng is a capable man, which Chen Muyun could confirm when he met him.

With his help, I have a much clearer understanding of the current situation of the Chen family.

According to Xu Changgeng, there are currently 670 disciples of the Chen family, including a total of 310 outer disciples.

The inner disciples are managed by the Great Elder alone, while the outer disciples are managed by Chen Duan, who is appointed by the Great Elder.

However, Chen Duan was a headstrong person who could not listen to other people's opinions and was deeply hostile to the outer disciples.

Therefore, many outer sect disciples were unwilling to provoke him and would come to Xu Changgeng to solve problems.

"In other words, you are the one actually managing the outer disciples!"

"Hmm? Almost."

This news is the only good news Chen Muyun has heard since returning to Liulicheng.

When he originally recruited Xu Changgeng, Chen Muyun planned to cultivate his influence among the outer disciples so that he could win over a group of outer disciples.

Unexpectedly, Xu Changgeng was hiding quite deeply. Unknowingly, Chen Muyun had recruited half of his disciples.

But this kind of joy only flashed through Chen Muyun's heart. Years of hard work made him understand one truth, that is, he must not take it lightly until the last moment. What he needs to do now is how to further consolidate Xu Changgeng among the outer disciples.

status.

"I heard that the outer disciples have not received regular money for four years. How have you managed to survive these years?"

Hearing this, Xu Changgeng seemed very silent, seeming to think of some unpleasant experiences.

"When we are not on duty, we... we will do odd jobs for some merchants in the city, uh... but the Great Elder tacitly approves of these things."

Worried that Chen Muyun would be blamed, Xu Changgeng quickly explained.

"As a reward, the store will give us some food."

Chen Muyun was very surprised, "Those three hundred outer disciples..."

"No, no, no, only a few disciples can go to work, but we have agreed that no matter who helps, the food they get will be distributed to others. In addition to the disciples on duty, the stove will distribute some dry food, which is considered reluctant

You can live a good life."

"Then those who are not on duty and have no chance to work,"

Hearing this, Xu Changgeng did not speak, but from his expression, Chen Muyun had roughly guessed the answer.

"You will go to the granary later, collect some food, and distribute it to the outer disciples who have not received the regular money."

"City Lord, is this...isn't this bad?"

Xu Changgeng said worriedly.

"There's nothing wrong with it. The common people can eat it, so why can't you eat it? What's more, there has been no regular silver for four years. This is compensation for you. You tell the brothers that I, Chen Muyun, will double the regular silver you owed to them in the future.

, regarded as a reward for their loyalty.”

Seeing this situation, Xu Changgeng couldn't help but admire Chen Muyun a little more, and immediately stood up and saluted with clasped fists.

"Okay, okay, don't do this nonsense."

Chen Muyun interrupted angrily.

"By the way, one more thing, how many potters are there in the city now?"

"Ah?" Xu Changgeng was stunned when he was asked, "City Lord, why are you looking for a potter?"

"Don't worry about this, is there anything else?"

Xu Changgeng thought for a while and said: "In the past few years, all those master potters have left, and the only ones left in the city are some low-level potters."

"Famousness doesn't matter, as long as you can make glassware."

"Ah! If this is the standard, then there are plenty of them."

Chen Muyun nodded, "Okay, you go get the food first, then bring some people with you, find me some potters, and tell them that their work will not be in vain."

"oh!"

Xu Changgeng responded dully.

"City Lord, City Lord! It's not good!"

At this time, an outer disciple ran in from outside in a hurry.

"What happened?"

"City Lord, it's not good. Chen Duan gathered a group of inner disciples and beat up several outer disciples who had just returned from duty. Go and have a look. If it's too late, they might be beaten to death by Chen Duan.
Chapter completed!