"Subordinate Wang Cheng (Jiang Xiao) pays respect to Your Excellency!"
Before long, Wang Cheng and Jiang Xiao arrived in front of Junior Leopard.
"Sit!" Junior Leopard said.
The two thanked him and sat down.
After a period of getting along, Junior Leopard's arrival not only enhanced the combat effectiveness of the Water Army Camp, but also brought them a lot of benefits. In addition, they occupied the entire River Heart Island. Now the soldiers of the Water Army Camp could be said to be of one mind, especially the high-ranking officers like Wang Cheng and Jiang Xiao. Their attitude towards Junior Leopard was much warmer and more respectful than before. They really regarded him as a superior officer.
Junior Leopard also deliberately won them over. Therefore, during this period, he was in a honeymoon period with the Navy of Jiang City. He believed that this honeymoon period would continue.
"You all know about Zhu Ba's construction of the goods yard?"
"Of course. That blabbermouth can't hide anything!" Wang Cheng laughed and scolded, "But he did put forward a good idea. I originally had the same idea and was ready to share it with Your Excellency. I didn't expect him to beat me to it!"
Junior Leopard smiled, but Jiang Xiao, who was sitting beside him, twitched the corner of his mouth. He thought that Wang Cheng was getting worse and worse. How could he compete with that idiot Zhu Ba for credit? It was really shameful.
"The goods yard is a good idea, but I don't trust Zhu Ba to be in charge of it. He's greedy, lecherous, and blabbermouthed. You can rest assured, but I can't let him be in charge of the money. Today, the first reason I called you here is to ask you to help me think about who will be in charge of the goods yard after it is built!"
"This …!"
Neither of them had any preparation. Now, they couldn't figure out Junior Leopard's thoughts. After all, building a goods yard on River Heart Island was a matter of great profits!
The terrain of River Heart Island was flat, which was very suitable for building a goods yard. Although the Navy of Jiang City only owned the harbor and the drill ground of River Heart Island in name, there was no clear standard. When the time came, as long as the range of the drill ground and the camp was expanded, it would be enough to build the largest goods yard in Jiang City. Once the goods yard was built, it was believed that River Heart Island would soon develop into the whole Jiang City and even the whole Zhonghe City's goods distribution center.
As for the people in charge of the goods yard, they would naturally earn a lot of money.
Therefore, the two of them looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
"Forget it, forget it. I don't think you've prepared anything. Let's go back and think about it first!" How could Junior Leopard not know what they were thinking? He just waved his hand and said, "Speaking of the goods yard, I'm still worried about one thing!"
"Sir, please speak!"
"The location of River Heart Island is indeed too important and sensitive. Although we've obtained the entire harbor of River Heart Island this time, it doesn't mean that River Heart Island belongs to us completely. In fact, I think both of you know that it's impossible for Jiang City to give us the entire River Heart Island. It's good enough to maintain the status quo. I believe that once they hear that we're going to build a cargo yard on River Heart Island, neither the Magistrate nor the Garrison will remain indifferent!"
"Do they dare to stop you?!"
"They won't stop you, but they can also build a cargo yard on River Heart Island!" Junior Leopard said with a smile, "River Heart Island is so big and the terrain is so flat. They can build as big a cargo yard as they want. If we can build one, so can they. After all, River Heart Island belongs to Jiang City. I believe that in a few days, the Magistrate will send someone to measure the land and determine the territory of the Navy of Jiang City!"
Wang Cheng's face darkened when he heard this. But Jiang Xiao still looked the same, with a smile on his face, "I think Your Excellency has already thought of a countermeasure?!"
"I don't have any countermeasure. The only chance is to get as much land as possible during the measurement, especially the land around the harbor. In this way, even if Jiang City wants to build a cargo yard on River Heart Island in the future, our cargo yard will be the furthest from the harbor and the best location!"
"Your Excellency, have you ever thought of taking the entire River Heart Island into your hands?!" Jiang Xiao asked with a smile.
"Yes, but it's not the right time. Moreover, it's a stupid thing to forcibly take down River Heart Island now!" Junior Leopard said and looked at Jiang Xiao deeply, "Your Excellency Jiang, you should know that sometimes it's not a good thing to be too hasty!"
The smile on Jiang Xiao's face froze. He forced a smile and said, "Your Excellency is wise!"
"There's nothing wise about it. It's just that now is not the time for us to rest easy. I believe that the Magistrate and the Garrison are thinking of driving me out of Jiang City now!"
"How dare they!"
Wang Cheng heard the implied meaning in Junior Leopard's words. His expression changed and his eyes widened, "They don't have the ability to do that!"
"They have the ability to do that!" Junior Leopard said, "I was transferred here by the Admiral. The main purpose of my coming to Jiang City is to suppress the bandits. Now the water bandits at Broken Dragon Beach have been reduced, and the water bandits on Luo River have almost disappeared. I believe that it won't be long before the Admiral transfers me back!"
"This …!" The two of them looked at each other and vaguely guessed what Junior Leopard wanted to say. But if Junior Leopard didn't speak first, they didn't dare to bring it up. After a while, Jiang Xiao said helplessly, "Your Excellency, what do you mean?"
Junior Leopard glanced at him and said with a smile, "Of course I mean to keep the bandits for self-respect. As for the Admiral, the Wu Family will come forward and the Admiral won't reject the Wu Family. I'm just afraid that the Magistrate and the Garrison will play dirty tricks and make a fuss about my age and qualifications. Besides them, there are also some merchants and influences in Jiang City. Not all of them want me to stay in Jiang City. My original intention of coming here is to deal with the water bandits. That's why there aren't too many objections to my appointment. If the water bandits on Luo River really disappear, and someone takes a fancy to the position of River Heart Island, I think even if the Admiral intends to keep me here, he won't be able to withstand the pressure."
Wang Cheng and Jiang Xiao both fell silent again.
The first time they were silent was because Junior Leopard didn't speak clearly and they didn't dare to speak. Now it was because Junior Leopard's words were too clear. The words "keep the bandits for self-respect" clearly came out of his mouth. They were a little embarrassed to continue.
These days, how could the Navy really have an irreconcilable enmity with the water bandits?
At most, they would have enmity with one or two influences among the water bandits. This enmity wouldn't be too deep. Everyone was making a living on Luo River. If there were really no water bandits, which merchant would be willing to show filial respect to the Navy?
If the water bandits on Luo River didn't have the protection of the Navy back then, how could they develop to such an extent where they couldn't be dealt with?
As a veteran of the Navy of Jiang City, Deputy Commander Wang Cheng indeed regretted that the Navy had connived with the water bandits back then. Even so, he wouldn't really think that the water bandits on Luo River needed to be dealt with in the strictest manner.
Regarding the water bandits, the Navy's attitude had always been to control them within a controllable range. They couldn't be completely wiped out, but they couldn't be too indulgent either. They had to be controlled within a certain limit. They could be used by the Navy, but they wouldn't challenge the authority of the Navy because of the expansion of their power. The previous Navy Commanders didn't grasp this limit well, which resulted in the water bandits on Luo River being unable to be dealt with. The previous Commander Gao Gong was also an incompetent guy. As a result, the water bandits on Luo River had become a great threat until now.
With Junior Leopard's arrival, things seemed to have taken a turn for the better. First, with his own strength, he annihilated one of the two largest groups of water bandits on Luo River with a thunderous force. This greatly deterred the other water bandits on Luo River, causing the Luo River to be peaceful for a period of time. Then, he destroyed the influences that dared to compete with the Navy in Jiang City by framing others. He re-established the prestige of the Navy, causing the Navy of Jiang City, which was on the verge of collapse, to stand up again. Moreover, they stood very firmly and powerfully!
Under such circumstances, both Wang Cheng and Jiang Xiao thought that it was necessary to suggest to Junior Leopard to re-establish the order on Luo River. But before they could speak, Junior Leopard brought it up first.
Wasn't it a typical portrayal of the Navy of Luo River when it was in its heyday?
Suddenly, the two who originally had a bellyful of words to say didn't know what to say.
In the end, they could only force out four words, "Your Excellency is wise!"
"Whether it's wise or not, it's not up to you two to decide!" Junior Leopard said with a smile, "You've been on Luo River for a long time, and your ways are wild. This matter of nurturing bandits for self-respect still needs you two to carry it out. Tell me, who should be nurtured and who should be destroyed?"
Jiang Xiao and Wang Cheng looked at each other and saw the smile in each other's eyes. At that moment, they didn't hide anything.
"Your Excellency, the water bandits on the Luo River were originally under the control of the Multiple Chain Dock and the Broken Dragon Beach. Now that Li Sanbao of the Broken Dragon Beach has been wiped out by Your Excellency, only the Multiple Chain Dock is left. “
"I've heard about the Multiple Chain Dock for a long time. I heard that they are more disciplined than Li Sanbao! “
"Multiple Chain Dock has always been strict with rules. They are not so much water bandits, but a gang on the water that collects protection fees. But they are too mysterious, so not many people know about them! “
"Not many people know about it? Do you know anything about it? “
"I am ashamed! The two of them said at the same time, looking a little awkward.
"Not even a little bit of contact?!"
"Yes, but that was in the past. Since Commander Gao took office, our contact with the Multiple Chain Dock was cut off. As the navy gradually declined, a few years ago, the Multiple Chain Dock disdained to contact us!"
"I see!" Junior Leopard nodded, "We still need to contact them. Think of a way to contact the Multiple Chain Dock. It's better to sit down and talk. Commander Wang, you're the most experienced person in the navy. I'll leave this matter to you. Is it okay?"
"I'll try my best!" Wang Cheng didn't finish his words, and Junior Leopard didn't ask further. He continued, "In addition to the Multiple Chain Dock, there are more than ten groups of water bandits on Luo River." Tell me one by one! "
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