Under the instigation of malicious people, Stoff became a target of public criticism due to his brutal extortion and exploitation of the people. His Black Armor Army also became an object of hatred and revenge for the masses. Small-scale conflicts against the Black Armor Army grew more frequent, and even when Stoff increased the intensity and scope of patrols, it was all in vain.

  The relationship between the Black Armor Army and the people became increasingly tense. People were worried about being suddenly attacked, so they walked quickly on the streets and closed their doors as soon as it got dark. At the same time, the Black Armor Army was also constantly worried about being ambushed by the people, even going to a tavern for a drink required a large group, no one dared to act alone.

  In the Black Armor Army, a helpless joke has been circulating. No matter when and where, they have to act together with their brothers, patrol the streets together, go to the toilet together, and even pick up women together. Even when looking for a woman to have fun, at least two people must act together. One is having fun, while the other holds his weapon at the ready, in case the Russians suddenly break in.

  At the same time, Yang Ling withdrew all the patrolling guards and concentrated his forces to strengthen the defense of Weishan Castle. To reassure the family members in Weishan town, he had them bring their families into the castle for temporary residence. As a result, the slaves and subordinates were deeply moved and worked even harder.

  For example, Lisi, who is in charge of sweeping the floor, used to wipe the floor only once a day. Now she automatically wipes it three times a day without being told by the old steward Mulberry. Penny, who is in charge of buying vegetables, every time she goes to the market to buy vegetables, she praises Yang's kindness to her subordinates, making people envy and ask if Yang's house still needs servants.

  As time went by day after day, the situation in Weisen Town did not ease but became more and more tense!

  As more and more of the Black Armor Army died in battle, as the weather got colder, the short-tempered and hungry Black Armor Army's discipline became worse. On this day, just when Yang Ling was enjoying Alice's massage while leaning on a large chair, the guard Agu Su walked in with big strides.

  "Sir, Andrew the tavern owner and the blacksmith have come to visit!"

  "Please come in!" Yang Ling stood up straight, "Alices, you're also tired, go down and rest. It's so cold outside, be careful not to catch a chill wearing so little!"

  Look at Alice's thin shoulders and thin clothes, Yang Ling shook his head and put his leopard skin coat on her. After Alice responded with a soft "hmm", she quickly retreated wrapped in the warm coat.

  Alice had just left when a chaotic noise of footsteps came from outside the door. Yang Ling looked up to see Agu Su leading a large group of people in. Apart from Andrew, the tavern owner and the blacksmith, there were many strangers. There were men and women, old and young, totaling nearly a hundred people.

  Suddenly, over a hundred people arrived, which surprised Yang Ling greatly. However, the expressions on their faces surprised him even more. Some were applying to stay, muttering to themselves as if they had Alzheimer's disease; some looked gloomy with stiff muscles, as if someone owed them five million dollars; some had red eyes and burst into tears upon seeing Yang Ling, as if they had seen a long-lost relative...

  "What's going on here?" After letting everyone take their seats, Yang Ling ordered the maid to serve tea and then asked Andrew, who was closest to him.

  "We can't take it anymore!" Andrew gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "A few days ago, sir, you lent me some crystal coins to buy land and build an inn. I found a good location the day before yesterday, and was going to pay for it and start construction yesterday. But who would have thought that early yesterday morning, just as I stepped out the door, all my crystal coins were robbed by a group of Black Armor soldiers? They even broke two of my ribs!"

  Andrew said as he lifted his shirt, revealing dense scars and large bruises. Looking at him frowning and coughing non-stop, he seemed to be seriously injured.

  Did you break two ribs?

  Andrew's injuries were carefully examined, and Yang Ling's face became increasingly solemn. Andrew was already over fifty years old, and being beaten to this extent would easily leave some aftereffects even with timely treatment. It seemed that the Black Armor Army under Stov had become more and more arrogant, able to deal such a ruthless blow to an unarmed elderly man.

  After a moment of contemplation, Yang Ling was about to comfort Andrew when suddenly a young girl wearing a coarse linen long dress rushed out and knelt down in front of him with a 'thud'.

  "Lord Yang, my poor father was beaten by the Black Armor Army and reported to the Ruo people when he returned from hunting. He was beaten until his head was broken and bleeding. He has been bedridden for more than a week and cannot get up, his injuries are getting heavier and heavier, if not treated in time, I'm afraid...". The girl burst into tears, looking at Yang Ling with pleading eyes, "Lord Yang, please save my father, Kristin's father, please!"

  Was the news leaked to the Russians?

  Looking at the tears streaming down her face, I saw Kirsten, who was still lovely. Yang Ling shook his head. It seemed that after the heavy casualties, Stoff's Black Armor Army had become a startled bird. Even an ordinary hunter was beaten to death by them as a Russian spy.

  "Kirsten, get up!" Seeing Kirsten crying and kowtowing to herself, Yang Ling helped her up. "Don't worry, I'll send someone to treat your father right away. Don't worry, it's okay!"

  Yang Ling said as he gave a wink to Agu Su, who understood and quickly came over to support Kirsten, who was crying, to the chair beside her.

  Next, Yang Ling readily agreed to Kirsten's request, and people began to pour out their grievances.

  Some people said that the stored grain for winter at home was looted by the Black Armor Army, and their family had been out of food for many days; some people said that their family members went hunting in the Trass Forest and were caught as spies by the Black Armor Army, asking Yang Ling to help rescue them. Even more, someone reflected with great pain that his daughter was humiliated to death by a group of Black Armor Army soldiers who made trouble while drinking, asking Yang Ling to take revenge for her.

  "Sir, if it goes on like this, we really can't survive!" Seeing people spitting out bitter water, Yang Ling didn't react for half a day, and Andrew knelt down while speaking.

  "Yes, Lord Yang, save us!"

  "Director Yang, as long as you lead the way, we'll fight them to the death and kill those damned beasts!"

  "Yes, that Stov bastard is a robber who has forcibly occupied our property. Except for Master Yang, no one else has the right to be our lord, let's fight them!"

  .....

  The people became more and more excited, with their anger directed at Stov as the lord, unanimously asking Yang Ling to take charge, hoping that Yang Ling would eliminate Stov's power like he did with the Anka family. In their hearts, if Visen Town was to have a lord, it had to be Yang Ling.

  "Everyone, I'm sorry, I'm just a small merchant, I don't have the ability or possibility to resist Lord."

  Yang Ling faintly refused the requests of the crowd, now the situation is tense, who knows if there are any spies from Stov among these townspeople, he doesn't want to leave any handles for the Black Armor Army that is eyeing them covetously.

  Moreover, Stov and Ross have not yet decided the final victory or defeat. To take action now would be to pay a considerable price for victory, allowing the Russians hiding in the forest to gain an advantage at no cost to themselves, and then launch a fatal blow when both sides are weakened.

  "Adults......" Seeing Yang Ling refuse, people knelt down in disappointment one after another. If they let Stoff's Black Armor Army continue to wreak havoc like this, the days would really be unbearable.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, I sympathize with your plight!" Yang Ling's eyes rolled around, and he thought of an idea, saying: "Although there are some things that I am powerless to do, if anyone is really struggling to survive, please have my steward provide you with some grain and warm clothing. And even if someone feels uneasy, they can move into my castle for a temporary stay!"

  Move to Visen Castle for temporary residence?

  When Yang Ling said this, everyone's eyes lit up and finally saw a glimmer of hope. Yang Ling was very powerful and gave the Black Armor Army a fright, they probably wouldn't dare to come into the castle and cause trouble.

  People's faces lit up, and Yang Ling also revealed a faint, almost imperceptible smile. Gaining people's gratitude and support would be of great benefit to his future plans, and the cost was just some stored grain and empty guest rooms. If planned carefully, he might even make an extra profit from it.

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