I started as an exile, and I relied on space to support my family of loyal heroes.

"Of course, I still don't want the people of Zhujia Village to stay in those counties."

Lin Yiran nodded and turned to look at Zhu Changshou.

"Pick some people who are literate and have them follow the county magistrates back later. Have them study hard and keep up with the training. Their salaries will be doubled based on the soldiers' salaries, and they will be taken with them when they leave."

She just wanted to give the people of Zhujia Village more opportunities to learn, so that when they conquered other cities in the future, she could let them take over and arrange affairs so that they wouldn't be left in the dark.

Let them have more contact with officials so that they won’t be frightened when seeing those officials in the future and can build up strong psychological qualities.

These people are her personal soldiers, and she will have important uses for them in the future. Of course, she hopes that they know as much as possible.

"Yes! I am here to thank General Long for the promotion on behalf of the people of Zhujia Village!"

"I will definitely let them learn from the county magistrates and ensure that they complete their daily training tasks and never fall behind."

Zhu Changshou knelt on one knee to thank Lin Yi, then immediately turned around and clasped his fists towards Xiao Yunzhan.

"On behalf of the people of Zhujia Village, I would like to thank King Yongchang!"

He understood that General Long had high hopes for the people of Zhujia Village and hoped that they could learn more.

Learning about official business from the county magistrate is not an opportunity that can be easily obtained.

"Okay, get up." Lin Yiran smiled and waved her hand.

Zhu Changshou grinned, "Thank you, General Long, thank you, King Yongchang."

He knew he was holding the right thigh.

Look, in private, King Yongchang always listens to General Long.

What does this mean? It means that General Long has a closer relationship with the God-King. After all, General Long is a god.

The people of Shuitian City don't know, but many of the refugee soldiers know that the women of the Xiao family are the incarnations of the Seven Fairies, and Xiao Yunzhan is just a handsome man bestowed by the fairies to protect the people. The difference in level is not a small one.

He understood that Prince Yongchang was just a figurehead put forward by the fairies.

After Zhu Changshou stood up, he looked at Lin Yiran with a happy face, his eyes flickered slightly, and he knelt down again.

"General Long, I am asking for a surname from the people of Zhujia Village."

Lin Yiran was slightly stunned. "Given a surname? Isn't your surname Zhu?"

"Yes, our surname is Zhu, but we and the people of Zhujia Village only want to follow General Long in the future, so we want General Long to give the people of Zhujia Village a surname."

Zhu Changshou looked at Lin Yiran expectantly.

He heard from the village teacher that if he wanted to be more closely connected with his master, he had to take his master's surname.

If the master is willing to give them a surname, it means a great recognition of them. When they tell others about it in the future, others will know who they are as soon as they hear it.

The people of Zhujia Village don't sound domineering enough and are not worthy of General Long.

Xiao Yunzhan looked at Zhu Changshou in shock. This villager is really smart.

How afraid are they that Lin Yiran won't want them? They must tie them tightly to Lin Yiran.

Bestowing surnames was something that was usually done by the emperor. Whoever had made great contributions or who the emperor admired would be bestowed with a surname as a high honor.

It would indeed bring honor to the family if it were made known to others, since it was bestowed by the emperor after all.

Zhu Changshou really put a lot of thought into coming up with this idea.

Lin Yiran immediately understood what Zhu Changshou meant. She raised her eyebrows and smiled.

"Then let's give the people of Zhujia Village the surname 'Lin'."

She fell in love with the people of Zhujia Village, and the people of Zhujia Village were willing to follow her wholeheartedly. This was a perfect two-way relationship.

There is no reason to refuse. Just give me your surname.

The muscles on Zhu Changshou's face were trembling with excitement, and the light of joy in his eyes was overflowing.

His lips trembled as he knelt down to thank her.

"Lin Changshou, on behalf of the Lin Family Army, thanks General Long for giving us the surname. The Lin Family Army swears to follow General Long until death."

The excited people of Zhujia Village all knelt down and shouted,

"Thank you General Long for giving me your surname. The Lin family army is sworn to follow General Long until death."

Zhu Changshou couldn't suppress the upward smile on his face. Hearing the three words "Lin Family Army", he felt extremely excited.

"Lin Family Army" sounds much better than "Zhu Family Village People". It can be known that they are General Long's people. How cool.

Lin Yiran was also very pleased with what he heard, and waved his hand.

"The Lin family army will have an extra meal tonight!"

What's wrong with her private soldiers being treated better? She has the ability to do so.

"Thank you, General Long. General Long is so mighty!"

The Lin family soldiers present were shouting at the top of their lungs, sounding extremely happy.

The people and officials who were queuing up to register over there all looked over when they heard the noise.

Prefect Tian frowned in confusion and muttered softly,

"Prince Yongchang is giving General Long a private army? I'm afraid that's a bit inappropriate."

Shouldn't we unite as one, recruit and train soldiers, and take down the main force in one fell swoop? Why are we splitting up?

He used to think that the people of Zhujia Village were smart, but now they directly recognized General Long as their leader in front of King Yongchang. How could King Yongchang feel comfortable?

Prefect Tian sighed and shook his head. After all, they were just a group of common people who didn't know how to judge the situation.

The county magistrates surrounding Magistrate Tian also looked puzzled.

"Prince Yongchang has spoiled General Long a little too much..."

"It's fun between newlyweds..."

"Alas, women are the ruin of a country."

"......"