"My lord, a large crowd has arrived outside. The Demon Subduing Captain leading them said they were suspected of causing trouble and disturbing the peace, so he brought them to the county yamen to be dealt with."
"Demon Subduing Captain?" Ye Hang set down the confidential letter in his hand, then immediately stood up and headed outside. "Take me to see."
When he reached the courtyard at the yamen's main gate, Ye Hang saw a large crowd standing in two groups, glaring at each other. He recognized the leader of the group on the left.
Shopkeeper Dong from Horizon Tower.
"Iron Horse Demon Subduing Captain Xia Yunsi greets Lord Ye."
"Iron Horse Demon Subduing Captain Zhengwu greets Lord Ye."
"Iron Horse Demon Subduing Captain Ren Qianxing greets Lord Ye."
Seeing Ye Hang approach, the three of them, Ren Qianxing included, immediately saluted. In terms of rank, Ye Hang's position as prefect was higher than that of an Iron Horse Demon Subduing Captain.
Although Ning Xiu's token had yet to be changed to that of a Bronze Leopard Demon Subduing Captain, his Middle Three Ranks strength meant he no longer needed to salute Ye Hang. Strictly speaking, the position of a Bronze Leopard Demon Subduing Captain was equal to that of a prefect.
"Have these troublemakers locked up first and await questioning. Captains, please come with me." Ye Hang ordered the yamen runners to lock away all the troublemakers Ning Xiu and the others had brought in.
Then he turned to Ning Xiu and the others with a genial smile.
Officials throughout Great Shang's vast territory treated Demon Subduing Captains with great respect. Even an Iron Horse-ranked captain would never be belittled or looked down upon.
After all, an Iron Horse Demon Subduing Captain today might well become a Bronze Leopard