Chapter 71: Appointed as Constable of Qingshan City

After storing the fire oil away, Yang Ling spent the next few days leading his team in mining to level up.

On this day, Old Zhao arrived at the Vermilion Gold Mine with an excited expression, saying that Lin Yan had been promoted and was calling Yang Ling back to take over the position of Chief Constable.

A surge of joy rose in Yang Ling's heart. He left Wu Xiaochen to watch over the Vermilion Gold Mine and set off for Green Mountain City with Chen Xu and the others.

Green Mountain City, Ironclad Department Government Office.

Lin Yan was pacing back and forth excitedly.

"Boss, congratulations on your promotion!"

Yang Ling strode in with his men, his voice booming with a hearty laugh and a cupped fist salute before he even fully entered the room.

The constables present all turned their gaze to Yang Ling, a trace of awe and admiration flashing in their eyes.

How could they not know why Lin Yan was able to get promoted?

By now, no one believed Yang Ling was here just to collect a salary without working or that he got in through connections.

For Chen Xu, Chen Guoqing, Li Tianye, and Wang Haodong, this was their first time entering an official government office in the "Divine Realm."

Apart from Chen Guoqing, the other three felt somewhat uneasy in their hearts. But the moment they remembered they were following Yang Ling, their expressions relaxed somewhat, filled with a sense of confidence.

"Xiao Yang!"

Lin Yan laughed heartily, stepping forward to pull him by the arm and have him sit down.

Old Zhao, understanding the situation, promptly served tea for the two.

"The appointment has come down. I'm heading to the Third Division of the Inspection Department in Changhe Prefectural Capital tomorrow," Lin Yan said excitedly. "I'll still be in Green Mountain City for one more day. I need to pass this Chief Constable position to you first, then I can leave with peace of mind. It's perfect timing. If you have anything you don't understand or any troubles, let's settle them all today while I'm still here."

The Chief Constable position!

A glint of excitement flashed in the eyes of Chen Xu and the others.

Once Yang Ling took this position, they could change classes!

This was the benefit of the official government offices. If you weren't pursuing higher official ranks, getting started was much simpler than joining a sect!

"Boss, doesn't the Chief Constable position need approval from above?" Yang Ling asked, his expression shifting slightly.

Lin Yan was momentarily taken aback, then laughed, "Originally, it would. But you're a Ninth-Rank Ironclad Constable. In all of Green Mountain City, besides me, it's you. Once I leave, of course this position is yours to take. After I go to Changhe Prefectural Capital to report, I'll help you complete the formalities."

He then began briefing Yang Ling on various affairs of Green Mountain City.

It was only then that Yang Ling realized being the Chief Constable of Green Mountain City wasn't as simple as it seemed.

First, managing the city's public security meant dealing with some low-level gangs.

At the same time, he needed to maintain communication with the shopkeepers and supervisors of various major industries, ready to help them resolve troubles at any time.

After all, these industries paid a significant amount in taxes every year!

Yang Ling suddenly felt less enthusiastic about this.

He still needed to mine and level up. If he became Chief Constable, how would he find the time?

"Xiao Yang, what's wrong? You don't seem very happy?" Lin Yan asked, puzzled.

How could someone be unhappy about an imminent promotion?

"Chief Constable Lin, you know me. I love mining. I have a special fondness for the mine shafts," Yang Ling said thoughtfully.

The constables present instinctively nodded slightly.

They had long heard about this. It wasn't an empty boast. According to rumors, this man spent every day commanding the mines, his Vermilion Gold Pickaxe swinging so fast it left afterimages!

He truly loved mining!

"But if I become Chief Constable, I'm afraid I won't have time to stay in the mine shafts anymore," Yang Ling sighed.

"How much can you earn from mining?" Lin Yan asked reflexively.

"Right now, I can manage over ten catties of Vermilion Gold Ore a day without a problem. One qian exchanges for twenty wen. That's about twenty to thirty taels of silver income per day," Yang Ling said casually.

"Hiss—"

The constables present collectively drew in a sharp breath, looking at Yang Ling with disbelief.

They finally understood why he loved mining!

Twenty to thirty taels a day!?

Their monthly salary, plus some gray income, was only three to five taels!

The gap was too huge!

"So profitable..." Lin Yan also clicked his tongue in amazement, but then immediately said, "Xiao Yang, the Chief Constable primarily serves as a deterrent. You just need to come here and stay for a bit when you have time. Staying at the Vermilion Gold Mine when you're free won't hinder things. Just find someone trustworthy to keep an eye on things here."

Trustworthy?

Yang Ling's mind stirred. It seemed he had just such a professionally suited person by his side.

"Anyway, no matter what, you can't refuse the position of Green Mountain City's Chief Constable. To be honest with you, I'll only feel confident handing this position over to you. If someone else sits in this seat, or if someone is sent down from above, then our brothers here will likely have to watch their expressions, or even be driven away!" Lin Yan said solemnly.

"That's right, Chief Constable Yang. Only you can sit in this position," Old Zhao also urged.

"Chief Constable Yang, only with you overseeing Green Mountain City can we feel at ease!" The constables present also spoke up one after another, their eyes filled with worry.

If he really refused to take on the responsibility, there would be a lot of trouble!

"Also, the various gangs in Green Mountain City give monthly... tributes, and the shopkeepers from all walks of life hope that after I leave, things here can maintain the status quo..." Lin Yan said meaningfully.

He paused, then continued, "Xiao Yang, the money you earn also needs places to spend. Weapons, pills... take the Spirit Nurturing Pill for example. You can get them in Changhe Prefectural Capital. Once I'm there, I'll keep an eye out for you!"

"Boss, then I'll take this Chief Constable position!" Yang Ling nodded slowly.

Lin Yan was overjoyed and immediately had Old Zhao change Yang Ling into a new set of clothes on the spot.

In the courtyard, nearly a hundred constables stood in formation. At a single command, they all cupped their fists and bowed towards Yang Ling:

"We pay our respects to Chief Constable Yang!"

Their voices shook the heavens.

People outside the government office could hear it, sighing inwardly. The Ironclad Department Government Office of Green Mountain City was indeed about to change hands!

Among them, Old Zhao was the most excited. After all, who was most familiar with this new Chief Constable!

"Boss, can I appoint new constables?" Yang Ling glanced at Lin Yan beside him.

Lin Yan couldn't help but laugh, "You're the Chief Constable now. Appoint whoever you want."

Yang Ling gave a slight nod and immediately appointed Chen Guoqing, Chen Xu, Li Tianye, and Wang Haodong as constables of the Green Mountain City Ironclad Department!

The moment the appointments were issued, they all saw the floating notification of their successful class change.

Each of their faces lit up with ecstatic joy.

Subsequently, Yang Ling allocated four copies of the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique to them.

This saber technique seemed to have a quota. After giving out these four, there were no extra copies left in the government office.

"Perfect timing. The main headquarters only gives us five copies of the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique each year, meaning Green Mountain City can only recruit five new constables annually. Counting the one I gave you earlier, now all five spots are filled," Chief Constable Lin said with a smile. "If you want to recruit more people, you'll have to wait until spring next year."

Afterwards, he called Yang Ling and went to a restaurant in Green Mountain City.

In the restaurant's private room, over a dozen figures were already seated. When Chief Constable Lin walked in with Yang Ling, they all stood up, cupped their fists in salute, their faces wearing ingratiating smiles.

"Constable Lin, congratulations on your promotion to Director of the Third Division, Inspection Department, Ironclad Department of Changhe Prefectural Capital!"

An old man walked forward with a smile, presenting a wooden box with both hands:

"This is a congratulatory gift from a few of us old partners. Please accept it."

"You're all too polite! What is this!" Lin Yan accepted it discreetly and opened it in front of Yang Ling for a glance.

Yang Ling had sharp eyes. They were silver notes, one hundred taels each, at least ten of them.

That was equivalent to two Spirit Nurturing Pills!