An internal war suddenly broke out within the dozen or so strongholds controlled by the Kyung Clan without warning or preparation.
At this moment, the Kyung Clan's combat troops and soldiers thought the war was an external one. But they did not expect that after a night, the Kyung Clan's flag would change and the Board would be swallowed up.
Qing Zhen's subordinates, who had been scattered among the various fighting forces, had either succeeded in instigating the commanders of the troops or carried out a decapitation plan, leaving the troops in a state of chaos.
Many people sacrificed themselves on this night. They were willing to die for Qing Zhen's glory. Meanwhile, Qing Zhen sent out a large number of people to take over the strongholds and the fighting forces.
New decrees were issued from Stronghold 111, and it took Qing Zhen a full half a month to complete the purge and expulsion of the remnants.
A large number of the Kyung Clan's Board members had no choice but to run into the wilderness. But what awaited them was the cold winter and hunger.
In the manor on the mountainside of Mt. Ginkgo, Zhou Qi asked, "Where's the money you promised me? Give me the money, give me the money!"
Qing Zhen looked at him in amusement before writing a check. "Go to the Kyung Clan Bank and withdraw the money. It'll be enough for you to use for the rest of your life."
Zhou Qi held the check happily. "See, you just won't believe me. Look at what you've done now. Luo Lan has been locked up in Stronghold 88 and is being used as a bargaining chip. Let's see what you can do now."
"You think I'll believe you?" Qing Zhen snapped, "You're asking for money right after the battle? How can I trust someone like you?"
Zhou Qi said unhappily, "Although I like money, I can still get money from the Board. So why did I take your money and not the Board? It's all because we're close!"
"Like hell I'd believe you." Qing Zhen sat calmly in his seat. The reason he was worried was that Zhou Qi would turn against him at the last minute.
Outsiders only thought this was a foreshadowing by Qing Zhen, but Qing Zhen himself knew that he was also sweating profusely.
Actually, he and the Board did not know who would win that night, so placing a portion of the bet on Zhou Qi was indeed a very risky decision, because Zhou Qi loved money too much since he was young.
Qing Zhen knew very well that one of the reasons Zhou Qi was on his side was because it was easy to get his money and it was safe.
He had taken the Board's money, but there was a possibility that he would be punished later.
Of course, there were also some complicated relationships. This group of people had known each other since childhood, so there was bound to be some camaraderie.
Zhou Qi said, "What about Luo Lan now? Why don't you pay me some more money and I'll go rescue him? "
Qing Zhen looked up at him and said, "No, I have my own arrangements."
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At this moment, a military transport truck was speeding towards Stronghold 88. Yang Xiaojin suddenly said, "We've arrived!"
Ren Xiaosu looked out the window and saw a towering stronghold sitting in the wilderness. This stronghold was at least much larger than Stronghold 108, 109, and 113.
Stronghold 88's location was very special. It was located in the north with the Soong Clan, Stronghold 178 to the east, the Kyung Clan to the south, and the Li Clan to the south. In the early years, when independent merchants could still travel to strongholds, this place was a very important cargo distribution center. This was also how the Yang Clan started their business.
Ren Xiaosu could already see the town of Stronghold 88 from afar while he was in the vehicle. At this moment, a group of refugees had just finished working and were returning home. Some of them had cigarettes in their mouths and looked very satisfied.
Just as Yan Liuyuan had said, the Yang Clan was no different from the other consortiums. The only difference was Yang Xiaojin.
When their vehicle drove past, the refugees hurriedly made way for it, afraid that the big shots in the vehicle would seek trouble with them.
However, Yan Liuyuan was very excited when he saw the town. "Bro, why don't we just stay in town?"
Ren Xiaosu smiled. "Let's go into the stronghold and have a look."
Yan Liuyuan said, "Sure!"
In front of them, Luo Xinyu flashed her identification at the soldiers guarding the gate from the off-road vehicle. The soldiers immediately opened the gate respectfully and let them pass.
What was strange about Stronghold 88 was that after passing through the gate, there was actually a perimeter wall on the other side.
The Yang Clan had actually built a barbican in Stronghold 88!
This was a building specially used to add fortifications. The Yang Clan actually valued the fortifications of Stronghold 88 so much.
At this moment, Yang Xiaojin said, "Luo Lan was supposed to leave at this time, but the Kyung Clan suddenly broke their alliance. As such, the Yang Clan put him under house arrest. It's said that the Kyung Clan has undergone a huge change. After Qing Zhen was escorted back to Stronghold 111, he started a mutiny. The leader of the Kyung Clan is now Qing Zhen."
As such, the Yang Clan could not let Luo Lan leave. He was the elder brother of the Kyung Clan's patriarch. With such a huge bargaining chip, the Yang Clan's advisors would wake up laughing in their sleep.
At this moment, Ren Xiaosu realized from Yang Xiaojin's words that when she mentioned the Yang Clan, there was always a sense of detachment from the Yang Clan. For example, when Yang Xiaojin mentioned the Yang Clan, she was referring to "the Yang Clan."
Ren Xiaosu suddenly asked, "How's the situation at the front lines?"
"The Kyung Clan's troops have returned to the front lines." Yang Xiaojin said, "The war shouldn't have gone so smoothly, but it's said that a major espionage case has occurred at the Li Consortium's front lines. A very powerful spy has leaked the defensive deployment map at the front lines, and even the movements of the Divine Arms Battalion were revealed by this spy."
Hearing this, Ren Xiaosu did not say anything. Wang Yuchi and the others also stared at their toes, afraid that they would laugh out loud.
Yang Xiaojin asked, "What's the matter with you guys?"
"It's nothing." Ren Xiaosu said, "Continue."
"Mhm." Yang Xiaojin said, "The Yang Clan has suffered quite a lot of losses at the front lines. Out of three armored brigades, only two are left. If the Yang Clan had such a spy to support them, the outcome would definitely have been different."
"That's right." Ren Xiaosu sighed and said, "That spy is too impressive."
Yang Xiaojin rolled her eyes and said, "You think you're going too far with just a few compliments? I know it's you. Other than you, there's no one else who's capable of doing that! The accommodation I've arranged for y 'all is right next to Luo Lan's. That's where the Yang Clan uses to entertain foreign guests. The conditions there are quite good. If there's anything else you need, you can let me know. "
Ren Xiaosu thought for a moment. "Is there a university in Stronghold 88?"
"Yes." Yang Xiaojin nodded. "Why? Do y 'all want to go to university?"
Ren Xiaosu had always been thinking about something, and that was to get Wang Yuchi and the others to further their studies before perfecting the armor.
The armor he was currently using was still a little "bumpkin" in terms of both appearance and structure, so it needed to be further improved.
Wang Yuchi and the others had said they could give it a try, but some things were easier to imagine than to actually do. Therefore, Wang Yuchi and the others still needed to further their studies.
Ren Xiaosu estimated they would have to stay in Stronghold 88 for at least a few years before considering their future plans. So instead of wasting time, it was better to start planning for a rainy day now.
If the shield he made with the nanoarmor had a better shock-absorbing mechanism, it might have turned out differently.
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