With a leisurely smile, Liang Chongxin breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "Let's go back to Shuangdui City first. I think Shanzhu will be here too. Then we will discuss it carefully. We must plan it perfectly, otherwise we will disappoint you."
"Well, we have to arrange for people to conduct reconnaissance immediately. Although we didn't realize how many spies there are here, we still have to be on guard. The gathering of such a large army as ours will probably attract the attention of interested people." Linghu Tsubasa offered his own opinion.
After nearly a year of construction, Shuangdui City is far from the big market town it was last year. The entire city has moved slightly westward. The cheap land acquired at the beginning has doubled in value in just half a year. Luhmann made a big profit and provided sufficient funds for urban construction.
Although the construction of the city wall of Shuangdui City has not yet started, according to the city plan, the construction within the city wall is already in full swing. Most of the well-planned road construction and other municipal facilities have been completed, and the remaining parts are also being accelerated. However, the busiest thing is not here, but the mansions and giant houses on both sides of the streets in the city. They have already given up on the city. As the only political, economic, cultural and transportation center in this area, dignitaries and wealthy businessmen of all ethnic groups have spent huge sums of money to purchase large pieces of land next to the newly built Shuangdui City Guards House. Whether it is for business or residence, this place has become the first choice for the rich. place.
Since this area has never formed a real central city for hundreds of years, the dignitaries and wealthy people of all ethnic groups have to settle for the status quo. But now it is very different. The good planning of Shuangdui City has greatly stimulated these upper-class people of all ethnic groups. The enthusiasm, the appropriate concentration of the population, the large-scale immigration of immigrants, and the promulgation of preferential industrial and commercial tax policies have provided good prospects for the development of Shuangdui City, so vigorous construction has begun.
The camp of the Shuangdui Garrison Division is right next to the Grand Competition. Even though there are troops from the First Division of the Northwest Army and the Shuangdui Garrison Division stationed there, it still looks very spacious. It is obvious that Helian Bo still managed to obtain better conditions from Luhmann for his subordinates. The division headquarters is in the middle of the camp, and now it has become the temporary residence of the first division headquarters.
It was already evening, and several people after dinner had gathered in the war room again. This was a room reserved by Helianbo at his own request. It was specially used for research and discussion on military tactics. A large sand table in the room divided the two rooms. The geographical terrain near Duifu is vividly depicted. This is what Helianbo learned from Wu Feng. The geographical terrain of the entire Shuangdui area and even the surrounding areas is displayed in front of everyone, including the passes, towns, mountains, rivers, and forests above. , hills, and swamps are all represented one by one, and even the number of garrisons stationed in each place is clearly marked with markers.
Holding a thick cigar in his mouth, Helianbo took a deep breath. A puff of light mist slowly blew out from his nostrils, and the faint and unique aroma of the cigar filled the room.
"Helian, how is the situation?" Liang Chongxin asked in a deep voice, ignoring him who was puffing away the smoke in search of pleasure.
"Boss Liang, you should at least let me finish digesting this cigarette after dinner." He Lianbo replied with a smile.
"Okay, let me ask you about business?" Liang Chongxin said honestly.
"Hey, I'm back. The situation is basically the same as what we knew before. Most of the armed forces that the Panzhe people often come out to plunder are the private armed forces of the nobles in their tribes. Of course, there are also some regular armed forces mixed in. After all, who doesn't want to have benefits? What's more, most of the nobles are powerful and important figures in their tribes. It's a piece of cake to arrange some regular armed forces to suppress the formation. Their tribal armed organizations are not as disciplined as ours." Helianbo flicked his fingers and scratched the end of his cigar. It passed through a beautiful arc and landed in the debris basket in the corner.
"What else?" Liang Chongxin didn't even raise his head, his eyes only wandered on the sand table.
"According to insider reports, there are three main Pangcha armed groups that often harass the five tribes in the Green Sea Swamp. The largest one is owned by a big noble in the Pangcha tribe who is second only to their tribal chief. They are also looting slaves. The main armed bandits of the Indian caravan coming from Hyderabad to Luzon have about 3,000 people each time they go out. However, these guys are very cunning. They plan their actions every time. It has never failed, and since we took over this area, it has never taken action against the caravans from our Northern Luzon region. It is probably because we don’t want to give us a chance to do something." The intelligence obtained by Helianbo was so detailed that it made Liang Chongxin was surprised.
Seeing Liang Chongxin's somewhat surprised eyes on him, Helianbo scratched his scalp in embarrassment, "Well, this information was not obtained by our scouts, but was reported by the Shuangdui Mansion Intelligence Agency and the five tribes of Green Sea Swamp. It’s a combination.”
Liang Chongxin was relieved and nodded.
"But these guys seem to have been unwilling to admit that the five tribes of Green Sea Swamp are under our jurisdiction, so although they have restrained their harassment of the five tribes after we arrived, they still come here from time to time because of strategic needs. , we have been holding back and only made a few negotiations." Linghuyi on the side also added.
"This is a good excuse. I hope I can open up this scar in the near future." The burly man with a fierce look is of course Shanzhu, the commander of the independent infantry division. He also led the entire division from Crater Town. When they arrived at Shangduifu, in order to cover up other people's eyes, the independent infantry division, led by the deputy division commander, changed its route from Shuangduifu to the south, nominally going for a long-distance training.
"Well, there is a good opportunity. Don't worry those guys won't take the bait." He Lianbo and Linghu Yi exchanged knowing glances and said.
"Oh?" This immediately aroused the interest of Liang Chongxin and Shanzhu.
This is an extremely luxurious mansion. The two sculptures of human heads and cows with wings to ward off evil spirits on the spacious door are actually made entirely of chalk stone. Its level of opulence is evident. The one-meter-high glazed wall skirt shows an elegant light blue color and is engraved with various statues of gods, symbolizing that the owner of this house is not just an ordinary wealthy family.
Deep in the mansion, a fat old man was naked, lying comfortably on a strangely carved rattan table. Two plump girls knelt respectfully next to him, and kept picking up a pot of water from a large basin next to him with both hands. A strange oil that looked extraordinary was carefully applied to the fat old man's body. The old man looked very comfortable, with a happy look on his bloated face, obviously enjoying this unique oil bath.
A servant walked in quietly. He wanted to say something, but when he saw the old man's appearance, he hesitated. However, the sensitive old man had already sensed it from the actions of the two women he was serving. He opened his eyes gently and glanced down. The servant waiting aside snorted unhappily: "What's the matter?"
"Master, Master Laval is waiting for you outside. He said he has something urgent to tell you." The servant bowed his head humbly and said.
"Huh, what's the rush for him? Is he interested in a woman from another family?" the fat old man said disdainfully.
The servant did not dare to answer, but bowed and waited for instructions.
Ignoring the servant standing aside for a long time, the fat old man closed his eyes again and fully enjoyed the pleasure brought by the massage by the girl next to him. After a long time, he finally said a few words from between his teeth: "Let him come to the living room. Go and wait.”
The servant quickly bowed and walked back.
An hour later, the fat old man who had straightened his clothes staggered into the door of the living room covered with soft and thick cashmere carpets. A tall young man who had been waiting in the hall quickly stood up and came out, "Uncle. , you are here."
Ignoring the young man's attentiveness, the obese old man walked straight into the hall and sat down at the main seat. His obese body made him feel tired even after walking a few steps, and he had to take a few breaths.
"What's the matter?" The old man asked impatiently after taking a sip from the teacup given by the maid.
"Uncle, something good is coming." The young man didn't care about the old man's cold reception. His smart eyes revealed a cold light from time to time, showing that this guy was not a kind person.
"A good thing?!" Looking sideways at his only nephew, the old man felt a sense of irritation in his heart. If he hadn't had no children, he would not have paid any attention to the guy in front of him, but Dela The family only has one successor now. No matter how much time he spends on many women, there is still no result. Is this God's will
"Uncle, I got news that in half a month, those guys on the edge of the Green Sea Swamp in the east will hold a harvest festival celebration. I heard that they have another bumper harvest this year. Several tribes have prepared rich items to celebrate and trade. Our people have also had a long harvest festival. There has been no activity, and now the guys from the Hyderabad tribe are becoming more and more cunning. Many of their caravans no longer go this way. Even if they do, the paths often change. It is very difficult to succeed, and you don't let them. We moved the caravan in Northern Luzon, and the people below complained." The young man spoke very strategically and expressed his thoughts calmly.
"Want to attack the caravan in Northern Luzon? I think you are not living comfortably enough! Why don't you go find out who Li Wufeng is? He is a wolf that eats people without spitting out their bones! He didn't come to the door. It's already interesting enough, and you still want to try to take advantage of him!" The old man was obviously a little annoyed, and he was very angry at his nephew's recklessness.
"Yes, so don't we follow your instructions and never provoke them? But you also know that we are spending so much now. If we don't look for something, life will be really difficult!" A hint of sternness appeared on the young man's face. Anxious look.
The old man also knew that most of what the young man said was the truth. If you are used to a good life, how can you endure loneliness? No matter how cautious you are, life must pass. Survival of the fittest is the law of the jungle. He cannot say what the young man said completely. It doesn't make sense.