At this moment, Ren Xiaosu's house was packed with people.
Big Bluff, Zhang Xiaoman, Wang Yun, P5092, Wang Fugui, Jiang Wu, and the others surrounded Ren Xiaosu.
Ren Xiaosu sat calmly on the sofa. "Tell me, how did you find me?"
Zhang Xiaoman chuckled and said, "We were planning to capture all the spies in Stronghold 144 using the same method we used to capture Luo Zongren. But we didn't expect to capture Young Marshal instead!"
Ren Xiaosu was speechless.
Next to him, Big Bluff kicked Zhang Xiaoman in the butt. "Do you know how to speak properly?! What do you mean we've captured Young Marshal?! "
Zhang Xiaoman's rage bar was immediately filled to the brim. But considering that he could not defeat the Great Hoodwinker, he retracted his rage.
Only then did Ren Xiaosu realize Wang Yun had found him through the surveillance footage.
There was nothing he could do about it. It was extremely difficult to hide under the nose of someone like Wang Yun.
Big Bluff said with a smile, "Young Marshal, why didn't you tell us that you were back in the Northwest?"
"I just wanted to rest for a while. After all, there were too many days of fighting and killing in the Central Plains." Ren Xiaosu explained, "But in the end, this rare moment of peace was shattered by you guys just like that."
"You can't say that." Big Bluff chuckled and said, "Young Marshal, if you had informed us in advance, we wouldn't have bothered you."
"Then you can go back first. Remember not to reveal my identity to my neighbors," Ren Xiaosu said.
"That's a little too late." Zhang Xiaoman thickened his skin and said, "I was just afraid that you, Young Marshal, wouldn't want to return to Stronghold 144 to preside over the situation. So I specifically instructed the soldiers to tell your neighbors that this is where the Young Marshal lives …."
Ren Xiaosu raised his eyebrows and wanted to kick Zhang Xiaoman in the face.
In the end, it was P5092 who came forward to help. "Young Marshal, the other strongholds are actually no longer under the administration of the military. However, Stronghold 144 is still under the control of the 6th Combat Brigade. This shows that Commander Zhang also wants you to govern this stronghold."
Under normal circumstances, the army was the army, and the administrative system was the administrative system.
Fortress 178's troops had taken over the various strongholds due to special circumstances. Now that all the positions had been filled with new managers, it was time for the troops to return to their original duties.
It could be said that the administrative system and the military system were like two complementary lines that intersected with each other. This was the difference between a civil official and a military official.
But Stronghold 144 was different. The 6th Combat Brigade was still in charge of all the authority there. Zhang Jinglin's intentions were also very clear. He wanted to hand Stronghold 144 over to Ren Xiaosu to test his mettle.
Commander Zhang's current intentions were not stated explicitly. Basically, as long as he hinted at it, Zhang Xiaoman, Big Bluff, and the others would understand.
P5092 said, "Young Marshal, the trade and commerce in Stronghold 144 are no longer hindered. President Wang Wang Fugui has handled everything properly. The Chamber of Commerce is in good order, and it's very reassuring. There's also Miss Zhou Yingxue maintaining order in the underworld. We all think she's making the best use of her talents in the black market. Right now, the only problem we have is the food crisis and the possibility of a war. I don't think we have much time to waste. Do you want to make a trip to Fortress 178 and meet Commander Zhang? We'll see what his plans are. "
Ren Xiaosu shook his head. "I'm not going there for now."
If he went, it would be equivalent to him officially accepting Zhang Jinglin's arrangements. From now on, he would truly be the Young Marshal of the Northwest Army and would have to assume responsibility for the entire Northwest.
However, Ren Xiaosu was really not prepared for this. It was not that he was being pretentious.
He had to do something practical in Stronghold 144 first. He would see how things went as he went.
"Let's take things one at a time." Ren Xiaosu shouted to Zhou Yingxue, who was standing outside the door, "Come in."
Zhou Yingxue washed away her previous resentment. She greeted Yang Xiaojin first before slowly walking over to Ren Xiaosu's side.
Ren Xiaosu asked, "Didn't I ask you if you've been using my name to cause trouble? How did you answer?"
Zhou Yingxue said in a low voice, "I didn't cause any trouble. Master, think about it. Even if I don't run the black market, someone else will sooner or later. It's better to keep control of something like this in your own hands than in the hands of others, right? "
"Did you bully the market?"
"No, absolutely not. I'm just collecting the processing fees. I'll never do anything like that."
"Did you commit any crimes?"
"No, everyone was quite obedient. Master, if you don't believe me, you can ask Wang Yuchi and the others. They're very obedient …."
Ren Xiaosu looked at Big Bluff. "What does Mr. Zhang think about the black market?"
"It's indeed as Miss Zhou Yingxue said. Commander Zhang also thinks it's better to keep it in his own hands. When the water is too clear, there will be no fish. It's impossible for the black market to disappear completely," Big Bluff said.
"Alright then." Ren Xiaosu heaved a sigh of relief. "Zhou Yingxue, you must be careful with your words and actions. Don't act recklessly just because you think you're powerful."
"Don't worry, Master. Don't you know me? I know what I'm doing!" Zhou Yingxue heaved a sigh of relief. She knew the incident of her opening the black market was over, and it would not need to be disbanded in the future.
Ren Xiaosu then looked at Wang Fugui. "How's the Chamber of Commerce doing? Are there any difficulties that need to be resolved?"
Wang Fugui chuckled and said, "There aren't any difficulties. I'd like you, Xiaosu, to discuss with Miss Zhou Yingxue whether her Eight Great Guardian Deities can stay in the black market all the time. Although the journey to the Central Plains has been peaceful, some people will still take risks from time to time. So we'll need someone to protect them along the way."
"Alright, there's no need to discuss this." Ren Xiaosu said to Wang Yuchi, "The eight of you will follow the caravan from the back. You're still young, so don't stay in the black market all the time. That's not a place you should be. Go out with your Uncle Fugui and broaden your horizons. When the road to the grasslands opens up, you guys can also go there and have a look. "
Zhou Yingxue's expression darkened. Ren Xiaosu said to her, "Your black market is right next to the stronghold. If there's anything, just call for Zhang Xiaoman. Don't keep Wang Yuchi and the others tied up. Besides, no one will dare to provoke you. "
When Zhou Yingxue received this promise, she immediately beamed with joy. "Alright, I'm glad to hear that from you, Master. After all, my superpower isn't suitable for me to get involved too often."
Right after, Ren Xiaosu asked P5092, "What adjustments do you think we need to make to the military?"
"We have to start the new year's conscription in time." P5092 thought for a moment and said, "Stronghold 144 is the closest to the Central Plains. If there's a war, this place will be the first to bear the brunt. Therefore, a brigade is not enough. We need a division. I'll need to expand the recon company into a recon battalion. After that, I'll have them spread out to the borders so that we won't be aware if the Wang Clan gets any ideas. "
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