Chapter 158: The Transfer Order

Lu Lin had stayed in Sha County for two more years. Under the management of Lu Lin, Sha County was thriving. Centering around Chen Xiao Cai's commercial street, there were row upon row of newly built stores. The economy had grown with leaps and bounds compared to when Lu Lin first took over.

At this moment, Lu Lin received the transfer order.

Chen Xiao Mi looked at the transfer order and pouted, "How come I feel this is so unfair!"

Chen Xiao Mi thought to himself, 'This Sha County was originally a poor and backward county, and so many villagers were moving out because it bordered on the Liao Dynasty. Lu Lin had enforced a lot of new policies in the past few years to attract businessmen and villagers to move back to Sha County and it worked. Plus Liao Dynasty and the government had finished the peace talks already, of course Sha County would become as popular as a hot cake.'

Lu Lin didn't seem to be too upset, "It's good to have the opportunity to have a look at different places. And I think this is a good timing, Sha County has enjoyed tax exemption for many years, and I think the government is about to levy tax soon. I don't want to be the one who informs the people and let the people to hate on us."

In the past few years, Sha County had been very different, it was no longer a poor county.

Lu Lin had been in Sha County for many years, and the public had a good impression of him. If he suddenly mentioned collecting taxes, the people might have the wrong idea of him.

For Lu Lin, he was more than happy to receive the transfer order and have a look at other places.

"Moreover, although the government has sent out a princess to betroth with the new emperor in Liao Dynasty, but who knows what the Liao people are up to?"

Chen Xiao Mi nodded and said, "You're right! The Liaos have unilaterally tore up agreements before, I won't be surprised if they do it again."

"It's a good thing to be able to leave this place, we have saved a lot in the past few years, we can lead a comfortable life no matter where we are heading to, I just hope General Ji can take care of himself."

Chen Xiao Mi nodded and said, "You're right."

Chen Xiao Mi sighed. Although he knew what Lu Lin said made sense, Chen Xiao Mi still felt a little indignant and regretful.

Chen Xiao Mi already had developed feelings for Sha County, he loved the people here.

"What about Cai?" Chen Xiao Mi asked worriedly.

Chen Xiao Cai had a business empire in this place now, it was unfair to ask him to ditch everything and leave with them.

But what if Lu Lin's successor found fault with Cai after Lu Lin left? People would do anything for profits.

However, it was not going to be easy for Cai to complete the business transaction within such a short period of time.

Lu Lin sighed and said, "Cai is no longer a child. He has his own considerations, and we should respect his opinion." Lu Lin thought to himself, 'Cai is a mature tycoon now, he doesn't need me anymore, I support his decisions either way.'

Chen Xiao Mi thought for a moment and said, "I'll talk to him right now."

To Chen Xiao Mi's surprise, Chen Xiao Cai promptly said he would follow his Big Brother and Lin Ge wherever they went.

"Big Brother, I don't need time to think about it. Let's go. I'll follow wherever you and Lin Ge go," Chen Xiao Cai said.

Chen Xiao Mi was a little surprised, "Are you willing to part with your business empire?"

"Yes! Family always comes first in my life!"

Chen Xiao Mi's eyes reddened.

"Brother, where are we going this time?" Chen Xiao Cai asked.

"It is called Fish Cabain County, it used to be a fish village, and now it seems to be an abundant place."

Chen Xiao Cai held his chin and said, "It sounds good!"

Sha County was an inland county, both Chen Xiao Mi and Chen Xiao Cai yearned to have a look at the seaside counties.

Chen Xiao Cai sighed and said, "A few days ago, Mai said that he would come back to Sha County soon. Now I need to write him a letter and tell him we are all moving to Fish Cabin County."

Chen Xiao Mi nodded, "Yeah! And tell Ji Yun An to not be so stressed about the upcoming exam."

......

Lu Lin saw Chen Xiao Mi coming back and asked promptly, "How was it? What did Cai say?"

"Cai says he is going with us, he is looking for buyers for his businesses now." Chen Xiao Mi said.

Lu Lin nodded and said, "Cai! We are going to conquer a new place together soon! That Fish Cabin county seems to be a good place."

The Fish Cabin county was a coastal county. Many people in the Fish Cabin county lived by fishing, and there were various aquatic products.

"Hopefully we can find Spicy Crayfish over there!" Lu Lin was filled with anticipation.

Chen Xiao Mi glanced at Lu Lin and asked, "What's that?"

Lu Lin nodded and said, "It's one of the most classic night market food in my hometown."

Chen Xiao Mi blinked and asked, "Is it delicious?"

Lu Lin nodded and said, "It is indeed. I used to order a whole plate of spicy crayfish and several cans of beer, and just like that, enjoy the night!"

Chen Xiao Mi looked at Lu Lin with a doting smile, "Let's go to the Fish Cabin county and see if you can find some."

Lu Lin nodded in a hurry, "There are many ways to cook crayfish, I will cook them all if we can find some."

Chen Xiao Mi blinked and said, "Thank you, Lin!"

......

Lu Lin visited Ji Cheng Kang with a heavy heart.

Ji Cheng Kang looked at Lu Lin and said regretfully, "Sha County would still be a backward place if not for you, but you need a bigger place to spread your wings, my friend, I don't want to part with you, but I feel happy for you."

Ji Cheng Kang was very grateful to Lu Lin for his contributions for the people.

Lu Lin smiled and said, "Thank you, my friend! I need to say a thanks to you, a lot of my plans cannot be executed without your help."

With that the two men exchanged a firm handshake.

"You will gain a foothold in Fish Cabin county in no time."

Lu Lin said, "It's a new start, hopefully I can handle it well."

Ji Cheng Kang smiled and said, "Don't be so modest, look at what Sha County has achieved under your management, Fish Cabin county is already an abundant place, I can't wait to see what you are going to do with it."

Lu Lin smiled and said, "Thank you so much for the pep talk, General Ji."

Ji Cheng Kang pondered for a moment and said, "It's Highness Cheng who has helped you to get this new official post."

Lu Lin was stunned for a moment. "I have been so confused since I got the transfer order! How come it's me who has got this fat job, it's such a wealthy place and it's so close to the capital city! Amida Buddha, I don't know how to pay my debt of gratitude to Highness Cheng now."

Lu Lin touched his chin and suddenly he felt so motivated, 'Your Highness, I won't disappoint you!'

......

Lu Lin was ready to leave after he had finished his work.

Lu Lin looked at the county yamen and said, "It's a pity, we have spent so much money renovating this place. Mi, do you remember the roofs were all stolen when we first arrived here?"

"One generation plants the trees in whose shade another generation rests. And yeah, I do remember that, we worked hard on the renovation, can't believe it's been so long." Replied Chen Xiao Mi.

Lu Lin left Sha County feeling enormously proud of his success, and he was confident that he could achieve even more in Fish Cabin County.

There were five carriages and ten horses in Lu Lin's procession, they left Sha County with great strength and vigor. A lot of villagers were choked with tears saying goodbye to Lu Lin.

Chen Xiao Cai didn't join them yet, he still needed some time to transfer his businesses.

Yuan Bao sat in the carriage playing with Dash's hair and said, "Father Lin, I heard that there are many fish in the Fish Cabin county. Do we eat fish every day after we arrive?"

Lu Lin glanced at Yuan Bao and said, "Yeah!"

Yuan Bao sighed and said, "I don't like to eat fish! I like to eat meat."

Dash nodded and said, "Yeah! Yeah! I like to eat meat too, and Little Uncle used to say meat will make us stronger!"

Lu Lin glanced at Yuan Bao and Dash, "Kids, appreciate all kinds of food please. If you don't want to eat fish, you can eat wheat brans!"

Yuan Bao glared at Lu Lin angrily and said, "Father, the wheat brans are for livestock!"

Lu Lin snorted and said, "So, kids, don't be picky eaters, eat whatever father and daddy cook for you, all right?"

"Father, let me ask you one question, do you like to eat wheat brans?" Dash chimed in.

"Look over there!" Lu Lin changed the subject.

The kids looked around and they didn't see anything interesting.

Yuan Bao then pointed at Lu Lin and complained, "Daddy Mi, look at Father, it's not fair! He threatens us he will feed me and Dash wheat brans!"

"No, what I said was if you want to be picky eaters, I will serve you two wheat brans," Lu Lin made a face.

Chen Xiao Mi smiled at Lu Lin and the two children and said, "Sorry, kids, I'm with Father on this one, kids shouldn't be picky eaters."

......

It took them more than 20 days to finally reach the Fish Cabin county.

The Fish Cabin county was much closer to the capital city than Sha County was. Compared to Sha County, the Fish Cabin county was much safer and richer.

Lu Lin's predecessor was a seventy-year-old-man who was about to retire, he and Lu Lin had a smooth handover.

Lu Lin was stunned when he moved their stuff into the new county yamen, it was much more magnificent than the one in Sha County, there were a row of rooms for servants and yamen runners!

"The situation here is even better than I imagined!" exclaimed Lu Lin.

Chen Xiao Mi nodded, "Yeah!"

Lu Lin was in no rush to hire new yamen runners or new servants, most of the old yamen runners he hired in Sha County decided to follow him here.

Lu Lin rested his eyes for a while, then he jumped up from bed and said, " Let's go out and take a stroll on the street, I want to see this place."

Chen Xiao Mi nodded, "Okay! But didn't you say you were tired?"

"Yeah, but I'm also excited to see the place we are going to stay for a few years! " Lu Lin's eyes sparkled.

Chen Xiao Mi showed a snigger, "You are acting like Yuan Bao and Dash when they get a new toy."