Tenglong Guard, inside the Guard Division Office.
"General Yang is benevolent and righteous. This Wang thanks General Yang for protecting the borders and pacifying the people, removing harm for the people, and rescuing the people from suffering..."
In the main hall of the office, Wang Zhenze cupped his fists and bowed repeatedly to Yang Zhengshan, all sorts of flattering words pouring from his mouth as if they cost nothing.
Shang Mingde, standing to the side, echoed along with him. "Yes, yes, General Yang is benevolent and righteous. General Yang is selfless and devoted to the public good!"
The two of them sang in perfect harmony, making Yang Zhengshan feel a little embarrassed.
Am I really that good?
Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard, a smile at the corners of his mouth, muttering inwardly.
If one said he was benevolent and righteous, that did count. He had helped the Wang Family seize back the cotton cloth and had paid the Wang Family the silver in full. Naturally, that counted as benevolence and righteousness. If it had been anyone else, the Wang Family most likely would not have recovered even a single copper coin.
If one said he had removed harm for the people, that was not wrong either. He had indeed wiped out a gang of mountain bandits.
But to say he was selfless and devoted to the public good, Yang Zhengshan felt his face grow a little hot.
"Cough, cough. Master Shang, Shopkeeper Wang, hahaha, please, have a seat!"
Yang Zhengshan had no choice but to speak up and interrupt their flattery, inviting the two of them to sit.
"Many thanks, General Yang!"
The two cupped their fists in thanks, then sat down below Yang Zhengshan.
"General Yang retrieved the cotton cloth for this humble one and delivered the payment in