Zhang Jinglin looked at the supernatural being in front of him and said with a smile, "Do you have any other superpowers? What's your name? "
"My name is Xun Yeyu." The fair-skinned fatty said, "I don't have any other superpowers."
Zhang Jinglin nodded and said to Wang Fengyuan, "Send him to Fortress 178 and see if there are any other supernatural beings. But there's no need to force them. You just have to register their superpowers."
Xun Yeyu's eyes widened. "Just register their superpowers? Aren't you going to control them to work for you? "
"Our Fortress 178 doesn't need to restrict the personal freedom of others in exchange for strength." Zhang Jinglin said with a smile, "Just stay in Fortress 178 and don't get involved in the war anymore."
With that, Zhang Jinglin had someone take Xun Yeyu away.
The Soong Clan's stronghold in the north was completely out of control. In fact, Zhang Jinglin knew Zong Ying would leave, but he did not stop him.
If those troops had stubbornly resisted at Mt. Wuchuan, it would have resulted in more casualties for Fortress 178.
Now that Zong Ying had taken the initiative to leave with those troops, it would be a wonder if the remaining commanders would organize an effective resistance once Zong Ying died.
Some people decided to take over a stronghold and become its master. But when Fortress 178's army arrived, these people immediately lost their will and surrendered.
Everything they had done was futile in the face of overwhelming strength.
Fortress 178 had already sent an extremely professional team to take over the strongholds. This group of people had a clear purpose and were meticulous in their operations. They had forcefully wiped out the old ruling class in the strongholds and killed them decisively.
This was a policy that had been decided long ago. Fortress 178 did not have the time to feign civility with these parasites.
At this moment, the organization that Wang Shengzhi belonged to sent another delegation to discuss the matter of opening up the transportation lifeline with Fortress 178.
They had not discussed it in detail in the past because Zhang Jinglin had not taken over the entire Northwest yet.
The forces that Wang Shengzhi belonged to were extremely huge in the Chinese plains, and they stood in a tripartite balance with the other two consortiums. The other consortiums were mostly supporting characters or had no intention of expanding.
Therefore, Wang Shengzhi told Zhang Jinglin the last time he came that both sides had their own demands. Fortress 178 wanted the resources of the Central Plains, and so did the Central Plains. However, the Wang clan would only negotiate with the forces that had complete control over the Northwest. Otherwise, it would be meaningless.
Wang Shengzhi rushed to the Northwest, but that didn't mean he had to give up his principles.
Now that Zhang Jinglin had become the King of the North, everything could be discussed.
However, Zhang Jinglin smiled and expressed that he could not bear the title of King of the North. How could a weak scholar deserve such a title? However, one day in the future, there would be a new king in the Northwest. Even he was looking forward to it.
The representative of the Wang clan was a little surprised. Why did the phrase "a new king will appear one day in the future" sound like the language of an ancient tribe? It even sounded a little feudal and superstitious.
In the end, Zhang Jinglin said with a smile, "That's what one of our Big Bluff's people said. But I believe he'll return one day."
There were only a few key points to discuss.
First, the types of minerals and resources that Wang Shengzhi needed, how to price them, what resources would be exchanged between the two sides, and how to levy tariffs.
Second, how to build the expressway from the Northwest to the Central Plains and how to manage it. Wang Shengzhi's intention was that they would build the roads, be it the railways or expressways.
However, Zhang Jinglin rejected Wang Shengzhi's good intentions and expressed that the people of the Northwest should handle the matters of the Northwest by themselves. The people of the Northwest would build the roads in the Northwest, and the people of the Central Plains would build the roads in the Central Plains.
Third, Wang Shengzhi suggested that they send troops to encircle the wild animals in the wilderness to prevent them from affecting traffic safety. However, this was also rejected by Zhang Jinglin.
Seeing that trains were about to be set up in the Northwest to head to the Central Plains, the commanders of Fortress 178 did not know if this was a good thing.
But in the end, Zhang Jinglin still felt that being complacent and content with being in a corner was not a long-term solution. They would have to face enemies from the Northwest, so they were destined to absorb the resources they lacked in order to seek progress.
But to Zhang Jinglin's surprise, Wang Shengzhi's sister, Wang Shengyin, was among the delegation this time.
Wang Shengyin was also a little tired from returning. But when she arrived at Fortress 178's headquarters, she casually asked about Ren Xiaosu's whereabouts. She even asked why she had not seen Ren Xiaosu, and whether he had been injured or killed in battle.
Only then did she learn that Ren Xiaosu had left without saying goodbye after doing so many things in the North.
As for where Ren Xiaosu had gone, even the people of Fortress 178 did not know.
Wang Shengyin looked a little disappointed.
…
At the same time the Wang clan of the Central Plains arrived, Luo Lan also came to the North on behalf of the Kyung Clan. He was here to discuss the alliance between the two sides.
Luo Lan's intentions were very clear. The two sides would be friendly neighbors, mind their own business, and guard against the Central Plains together.
In other words, he wanted to treat the Central Plains as an imaginary enemy to prevent the Central Plains from plotting against the Southwest and Northwest.
Of course, there was also a dispute among the commanders of Fortress 178 over this matter. "The Kyung Clan is too ambitious. They're too busy taking over the Li Consortium and Yang Clan's strongholds to deal with us. If we get along with them peacefully now, what should we do when they launch an attack in the future?"
"That's right. I heard the Experimentals in the South are giving them a headache. After the Kyung Clan's main forces took down the front line at Ziyang, they immediately turned around and headed south. That's why the Kyung Clan doesn't have the strength to deal with us at all. That's why they said we should get along peacefully with them."
Zhang Jinglin looked at them and said, "I've made up my mind. Let's sign the alliance with the Kyung Clan, but there's one condition that we must reject. We can't allow the Kyung Clan to build a railway to connect with our territory."
Wang Fengyuan said softly, "Commander, actually, what everyone said makes sense."
Zhang Jinglin sighed and said, "If war breaks out again at this time, wouldn't the Kyung Clan's situation be the same as ours? If we start fighting again, the Kyung Clan's main forces will have to immediately move north. Then the South will really become a paradise for the Experimentals. How many people will die at that time? "
Wang Fengyuan understood what Zhang Jinglin meant. He wanted the Kyung Clan to focus on getting rid of the Experimentals first.
This was what mattered the most.
"What else does that Fatty Luo want?" Zhang Jinglin asked.
"Also, he's looking for Ren Xiaosu." Wang Fengyuan said, "I've already informed him that Ren Xiaosu has left."
Next to him, a general muttered, "Why are all of them looking for Ren Xiaosu? That's so strange …."
Half a month later, the Razor Sharp Company was the first to return to Fortress 178. When they entered the fortress, the residents lined the streets to welcome them. Someone held up a red banner that read, "Welcome Home, War Heroes."
Zhang Xiaoman was wearing the Nebula Medal on his chest. This was the highest honor of Fortress 178.
There was a jubilant atmosphere on both sides of the road. There were children cheering behind their military transport vehicles, and aunties stuffing baskets of eggs into their vehicles. The goddess of the fortress, Lu Yao, even led her performing troupe to hold a theatrical gala for these victorious warriors.
When Lu Yao saw them, she also asked which one of them was Ren Xiaosu. However, Zhang Xiaoman and the others were at a loss and did not know how to answer her.
Looking at the cheering people of the fortress, Zhang Xiaoman really hoped that Ren Xiaosu could also be here to enjoy this honor with them.
This honor was brought to them by Ren Xiaosu in the first place.
Zhang Xiaoman still had another Nebula Medal in his pocket. That belonged to Ren Xiaosu, and he was keeping it with him for the time being.
Zhang Xiaoman had a feeling that the young man would return here one day, and he would personally give that Nebula Medal to Ren Xiaosu.
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