With Zhu Ying's return.
His thousand personal guards naturally returned with him as well.
However, now that Zhu Ying's title had truly reached the rank of hereditary marquis, his personal guard would also be expanded by another five hundred men. If he later became a duke, a brigade general, or a commander-in-chief, their numbers would continue to increase.
But.
Personal guards existed for generals commanding troops in the field. If one did not command troops outside, then no matter how high one's future title became, the number of personal guards could not exceed five hundred. That was also a rule of the Ming Dynasty.
"General."
Liu Lei strode out quickly and bowed deeply to Zhu Ying.
"Let's go inside."
Zhu Ying nodded and strode into the manor.
Zhu Ying was fairly familiar with his residence in Daning, but this was his first time returning to this residence in Yingtian.
After entering the manor.
Several hundred servants had already gathered together, waiting for their master's return.
"Welcome home, Master."
As Zhu Ying stepped through the gates, all the servants knelt on the ground to welcome his return.
"Rise."
Zhu Ying glanced around and raised a hand.
"Thank you, Master."
All the servants rose, bowing their heads and keeping their eyes lowered, not daring to look directly at Zhu Ying.
"Young Master."
Lin Fu hurried forward, looking at Zhu Ying with excitement as his eyes carefully swept over him, full of concern.
"Uncle Lin."
"I'm back. Safe and sound." Zhu Ying replied with a smile.
To Zhu Ying, aside from his grandmother, Lin Fu was his only maternal relative in this world. Naturally, Zhu Ying respected him greatly. No matter what position he reached, Uncle Lin's place in Zhu Ying's heart would never change.
"It's good that you're back. Good that you're