The decision made in the Council Hall was swiftly put into action.
Lin Zhennan immediately ordered someone to summon Qin Shi. Before long, Qin Shi's burly figure appeared at the entrance of the Council Hall. He strode inside, clasped his fists toward Lin Zhennan and Lin Zhentian, and said in a voice like a great bell, "Patriarch, Second Master! Why have you summoned me?"
Lin Zhennan gestured for him to dispense with the formalities and got straight to the point. "Coach Qin, Second Master and I have just decided that this year's Year-End Assessment for the manor guards will be changed to an operation outside the city. The target will be Qingfeng Village on Black Wind Mountain!"
At those words, little surprise showed on Qin Shi's bearded face. Only his gaze sharpened further as he listened in silence.
Lin Zhennan continued, "Qingfeng Village has repeatedly offended the Lin Family and even planted spies among us. Their crimes deserve death! We can use this opportunity both as an assessment and to eliminate a scourge, killing two birds with one stone. But..." His tone shifted, taking on a trace of gravity. "Most of these boys are rookies who have never seen battle. If they truly cross blades with desperate outlaws this time, there will inevitably be losses. I cannot rest easy over their lives."
His bright eyes fixed on Qin Shi. "Therefore, I want you to personally lead this bandit-suppression assessment and hold the line for them from the side. Unless it is absolutely necessary, you need not intervene, but you must do everything possible to keep them safe. What do you think?"
After hearing him out, Qin Shi burst into laughter and clasped his fists. "Rest assured, Patriarch! You have trusted and looked after me all these years. Leave this little