At the beginning of September, because of Federation's dumping incident, Jiang Chen's return was delayed by a month. With the end of the Federation election, the storm returned to peace.
Under Ji Yucheng's leadership, Federation and NAC re-signed an alliance agreement with a closer degree of cooperation, signifying that the entire Hongcheng was now under NAC's control.
Jiang Chen personally took a trip to Zhonghe City to admire the legendary business center of the Jiangyou Province (the ancient people referred to the west as the right).
To be honest, after seeing the true face of Zhonghe City, he felt a huge shock. The city known for its freedom and prosperity was indeed more prosperous than Qingshan Town, but compared to the Sixth Street in Wanghai, it paled in comparison.
But after inspecting the local industry, he found a lot of interesting places.
Zhonghe City's molecular filter technology was much more advanced than Wanghai City's, no wonder the cost of their nutrition was much cheaper than other places.
There was also the genetically modified Carm tree. Not only did the quality of the resin not lose to Shenxiang, but the yield per plant was more than 20%. There was also the AI of service robots, improved graphene production technology, etc …
With Federation under NAC's control, the strictly confidential technology flowed into NAC's territory along the trade route.
From this perspective alone, the price paid for the merger of the Federation was already worth it.
Wu Qian from the Gear Chamber of Commerce accompanied Jiang Chen on the business trip.
Just as the Federation saw, Wu Qian used her excellent diplomatic skills to resolve the conflict between the Federation merchants and the NAC, and the two sides moved towards cooperation. The fact that the leaders of both sides were able to walk side by side had proven this point.
Of course, the relationship between the two was far from as simple as ordinary people saw it.
In the few days he was in Zhonghe City, Jiang Chen walked out of her private mansion feeling refreshed every morning.
And it was also in the past few days that Wu Qian came to the chamber of commerce with dark circles under her eyes. She often spaced out during meetings as if she was overworked. But the employees in the chamber of commerce didn't notice the abnormality of their female boss. Instead, they mistakenly thought it was because she worked too hard for the company that she lacked sleep …
If those people who yearned for her figure knew that she was being taught by a man every night, how would they react?
Jiang Chen occasionally had this wicked thought.
But every time he mentioned this to her, Wu Qian would desperately "beg" him not to do this, otherwise her image would be completely ruined, and she would never be able to meet anyone again.
Of course, Jiang Chen would not do this. After all, he also needed Wu Qian as a spokesperson to maintain the stable operation of the Gear Chamber of Commerce. After all, he had spent hundreds of thousands of Credits to buy this company. It would be a pity to let it go to waste.
But that didn't stop him from saying it.
To be honest, looking at her messy expression and begging for mercy, the sadistic side of Jiang Chen's heart was completely revealed.
Of course, this might also have something to do with Wu Qian being a masochist.
…
Let's put aside the matter of the ghostly animals for now.
On the last day of the investigation, Jiang Chen found Ji Yucheng at the presidential palace in Zhonghe City.
Now that she saw him again, there was no longer any trace of decadence on his body. He was dressed in a clean suit, and his hair was combed into a suitable style. Beside him was a chief of staff.
After the election, the former president, Jia Ming, fled from Zhonghe City with his tail between his legs and Hongcheng. He knew that once he lost power, Ji Yucheng, who he plotted against, would not let him go.
But his former chief of staff, Xu Chengwei, was not so lucky.
Because he was two steps late, he was immediately found to have an improper transaction with the former president of the Gear Chamber of Commerce, Liu Hong, and was arrested by the prosecutor. The president of the court already made a deal with Ji Yucheng, and it was impossible for him not to be sentenced to ten or twenty years.
After tasting the taste of power, Ji Yucheng was naturally loyal to Jiang Chen. Because he knew that everything he enjoyed now was because of this man. If that man wanted him to lose everything, it would only take one sentence.
Jia Ming, who fled, and Xu Chengwei, who was imprisoned, were a warning.
"Currently, we are discussing the proposal to join the NAC economic zone. We have already explained to the people that this is not surrendering to NAC, nor is it being ruled by NAC. It is only a means to promote cooperation between the two sides. NAC merchants will have an easier time investing in Federation, and we will no longer have to pay for national defense. The military expenditure saved can be used to do more meaningful things. "
"Does anyone object?" Jiang Chen asked nonchalantly.
"Of course … but only a few." Ji Yucheng's eyes turned, his fingers crossed on the table, and he said with certainty, "We will convince them."
"Don't be so nervous." Jiang Chen took a sip of tea and leaned back on the sofa. "I said I would make you the president, and now it has come true. I also said as long as you are obedient, you can stay in this position. "
"Of course, I believe you. I'm just not used to it yet." President Ji let out a long sigh, and his tightened shoulders relaxed a little.
"Get used to it as soon as possible."
"I will."
Hearing this, Jiang Chen nodded, paused for a moment, and then asked.
"Did you find out who sent the letter?"
As to who leaked the password to Federation, Jiang Chen was still very curious.
Since it was not Doctor Sun, who would be related to Fallout Shelter 72? The survivor of the "disaster" Sun Jiao mentioned? The mastermind of the attack? Or someone else.
"We have some clues. We got some information from Xu Chengwei's mouth … the former president's chief of staff. We used some special methods. "Ji Yucheng laughed.
"Okay, I'm too lazy to ask you the details of the interrogation. Get to the point." Jiang Chen impatiently waved his hand.
Seeing Jiang Chen's impatient expression, Ji Yucheng immediately replied.
"People from the Northern Alliance Area."
"Northern Alliance Area … have they already reached here?" Jiang Chen frowned and muttered to himself.
Seeing Jiang Chen in deep thought, Ji Yucheng didn't dare to disturb him, so he waited for him to speak again.
"What about those people?"
"People?"
"People from the Northern Alliance Area," Jiang Chen said in an undertone.
Ji Yucheng shook his head in regret.
"I sent people to track their whereabouts, but the trail ended ten days ago … Ten days ago, they checked out of the Death Claw's Father Hotel in Zhonghe City, and no one has seen them since."
Death Claw's Father.
Jiang Chen's eyebrows twitched. What a lousy name, isn't Death Claw a matriarchal race … Of course, now was not the time to interrupt.
"Ten days ago, probably the second day after you became the president."
"That's right." Ji Yucheng nodded.
"Then can we assume that they took the former president, Mr. Jia Ming?" Jiang Chen said in an undertone.
"My chief of staff and I think so too, but … we can't find any evidence of a connection between them." Ji Yucheng smiled wryly.
"Evidence is only a reference. I'm not a judge. Sometimes I trust my intuition more. Just like how the media can't find any evidence of a connection between us, but the continuity between us exists. "Jiang Chen's finger pointed at the back of his neck.
Looking at Jiang Chen's action, Ji Yucheng gulped.
At the same position, there was an "honor chip" at the back of his neck. His identity was already a NAC knight, but it was not announced to the public. Once the Federation officially merged into the NAC family, Jiang Chen would consider giving him a medal.
Seeing that Ji Yucheng didn't respond, Jiang Chen thought for a moment before he gave an order.
"Compared to Wanghai, you're closer to the Northern Alliance Area. I only have one piece of advice, keep an eye on their movements. Do you understand what I mean? "
"You mean … the Northern Alliance Area will be hostile to us?" Ji Yucheng's expression was not looking good.
Although he had never been there, he could feel the strength of the so-called Northern Alliance Area just by listening to the word of mouth from the past caravans. Compared to that place, the coastal areas along the river, because of the devastation of war, were more like a barren land.
This was the reason why the Northern Alliance Area claimed to be orthodox.
"That's right," Jiang Chen said concisely.
"But they are 1,300 kilometers away from us. It's a problem for them to get here." Ji Yucheng smiled bitterly.
"It's only 1,300 kilometers, which is the distance between Wanghai and Hongcheng. A long time ago, they broadcast a declaration of war to us. But after more than a decade, the legendary invaders never came, but we never forgot their declaration. "
"I hope they forgot." Ji Yucheng smiled bitterly.
"I never fantasize that the enemy forgot us." Jiang Chen stood up, paused, and looked at Ji Yucheng seriously. "If they finally fulfill their declaration of war and encounter us, then it will be a war between civilizations."
The war between civilizations was far more tragic than the war between civilization and barbarism.
"I understand." Ji Yucheng nodded with difficulty. He looked at Jiang Chen and asked, "Are you going to leave?"
"That's right. I'll return to Wanghai tomorrow. I'll leave the Federation to you. "
Ji Yucheng took a deep breath and said solemnly.
"Leave it to me."
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