Section 21 The Western Front (3)
With a leisurely smile, Liang Chongxin said in a long sigh: "Let's go, let's go back to Shuangdui City first. I think the mountain pillars should be here. Then we will discuss and plan carefully. Otherwise, wouldn't it disappoint the adults?"
"Well, we have to arrange for someone to reconnaissance immediately. Although we didn't notice how many spies there were on the side of the people, we have to be careful that the assembly of our large-scale army may attract the attention of those who are interested." Linghu Yi expressed his own opinion.
After nearly a year of construction, Shuangdui City is far from comparable to the big market town last year. The location of the entire city has moved slightly to the west. The cheap land that was originally expropriated had doubled several times in just half a year. This allowed Luman to make 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 urban planning, the construction within the city wall has been in full swing. Most of the planned road construction and other municipal facilities construction have been completed, and the remaining part is being stepped up. However, the busiest thing is not here, but the luxury houses on both sides of the streets in the city. They have devoted themselves to regard Shuangdui City as the only political, economic, cultural and transportation center in this area. Rich 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 Guard. Whether doing business or living, this place has become the first choice for the rich.
Since this region has never formed a real central city for a hundred years, the prominent and wealthy people of all ethnic groups have to settle for the status quo. Now it is very different. The good planning of Shuangdui City has greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of these upper-class people of all ethnic groups. The appropriate concentration of population, the large number of immigrants moved in, and the preferential industrial and commercial tax policies issued all provide good prospects for the development of Shuangdui City, so the vigorous construction has been launched.
The battalion of the Shuangdui Guard Division is next to the Grand Catch Field. Even though the troops of the Northwest Legion First Division and the Shuangdui Guard Division were stationed, it still seemed very spacious. It is obvious that Helianbo still won better conditions for his subordinates from Luman at this point. The division headquarters is in the middle of the camp and has now become the temporary garrison of the First Division headquarters.
It was already evening, and after dinner, several people gathered in the war room. This was a room reserved by Helianbo, specifically for military tactical research and discussion. A large sand table in the room carved the geographical terrain near Shuangdui Mansion to life. This was also learned by Helianbo from Wufeng. The geographical terrain of the entire Shuangdui area and even the surrounding areas were displayed in front of everyone. The passes, towns, mountains, rivers, forests, hills, and swamps above were all shown one by one. Even how many garrisons were stationed in various places were clearly marked.
Helianbo took a thick cigar in his mouth, and a deep breath of light mist slowly spurted out from his nostrils, and a faint and unique cigar fragrance filled the room.
"Helian, how is the situation?" Liang Chongxin ignored him, looking for pleasure, and asked in a deep voice.
"Boss Liang, at least you can ask me to digest a cigarette after the meal." Helianbo replied with a smile.
"Okay, I'll ask you the serious matter?" Liang Chongxin said with a clear expression.
"Hey, I've come back, it's basically the same as what we have before. The armed forces that the people who blocked people often came out to loot were mostly private armed forces of the nobles in their tribes. Of course, some formal armed forces were mixed in. After all, who wouldn't think of the benefits? Moreover, most of the nobles are important figures with strength in their tribes. Arrangement of some formal armed forces is also a tribe's tribe's armed forces. The discipline of the armed forces in the tribes is not as disciplined as ours." Helianbo flashed his finger lightly, and the cigar butts drew a beautiful arc and fell into the debris basket in the corner of the wall.
"What else?" Liang Chongxin didn't raise his head, his eyes only moved on the sand table.
"According to inside reports, there are three main armed armed groups of the Banzhe people who often harass the five tribes of Green Sea Swamp. The largest of them is the great nobles in the Banzhe tribe who are second only to their tribe chiefs. They are also a major armed bandit who loots Indian and German caravans from Hyderabad tribe to Luzon. Each time they are dispatched, there are about 3,000 people. However, these guys are very cunning. They plan and then move every time they act, and almost never lose their hands. Moreover, since we took over this side, they have never attacked the caravans from our northern Luzon area. Maybe they don't want to give us a chance to do it." The information obtained by Helianbo was so detailed that Liang Chongxin was surprised.
Seeing Liang Chongxin's somewhat surprised gaze fell on him, Helian Bo scratched his scalp with 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 Marsh."
Liang Chongxin then explained his doubts and nodded.
"But these guys seem to have refused to admit that the five tribes of Green Sea Swamp are under our jurisdiction, so although we have restrained the harassment of the five tribes after we came, we still come here from time to time. Because considering the strategic needs, we have been tolerant and have not posted any news, and have only made several negotiations." Linghu Yi, who was standing beside him, also added.
"This is a good excuse. I hope I can pick this scar in the near future." The magnificent man with a tough look on his face was of course Shan Zhu, the commander of the Independent Infantry Division. He also led the entire division to reach Shangdui Mansion from Crater Town. However, in order to cover up, the Independent Infantry Division changed its route from Shuangdui Mansion to the south under the leadership of the deputy division commander, and nominally carried out long-distance training.
"Well, there is a good opportunity. I'm not afraid of those guys not taking the bait." Helianbo and Linghu Yi exchanged a knowing look before saying.
"Oh?" This immediately aroused the interest of Liang Chongxin and Shanzhu.
This is an extremely luxurious mansion. The two evil-resistant winged cows on the spacious door were carved completely of chalk stone, and their richness can be seen. The one-meter-high glazed wall skirt presents an elegant light blue color, with various statues of gods engraved on it, symbolizing that the owner of this house is not just an ordinary rich family.
Deep in the mansion, an obese old man was naked and lying comfortably on a carved vine table with a strange shape. Two plump girls knelt respectfully, holding up a strange oil from the large basin next to him with their hands. They carefully applied the oil to the obese old man. The old man looked very comfortable, and his bloated face looked happy, obviously enjoying this unique oil bath.
A servant walked in quietly, trying to say something, but when he saw the old man in this way, he hesitated again. But the keen old man had already felt the actions of the two women who were serving him. He opened his eyes gently and glanced at the servant who was waiting beside him, and hummed from his nose with some displeasure: "What's the matter?"
"Master, Master Laval is waiting for you outside. He said he had something urgent to tell you." The servant lowered his head humbly and said.
"Hmph, what urgent matter can he have? Do you fall in love with a woman from which family again?" said the fat old man disdainfully.
The servant dared not answer, but just bowed and waited for the order.
Ignoring the servant standing beside me for a long time, the fat old man closed his eyes and enjoyed the pleasure of the massage of the girl beside him. After a long time, a few words burst out from his teeth: "Let him wait in the living room."
The servant quickly bowed and retreated.
An hour later, the fat old man who had tidied up his clothes appeared at the entrance of the reception room covered with soft and thick cashmere carpets. A tall young man who had already been waiting in the hall quickly stood up and greeted him, "Uncle, you are here."
Ignoring the attentiveness of the young man, the fat old man walked straight into the hall and sat down at the main seat. His fat body made him feel tired after walking for a few steps, and he had to breathe a few breaths.
"What's the matter?" He took the teacup from the maid and took a casual sip. The old man asked impatiently.
"Uncle, something good is coming." The young man didn't care about the cold treatment of the old man. His agile eyes showed a cold light from time to time, which showed that this guy was not a good person.
"Good thing?" He glanced at his only nephew, and a feeling of irritability surged in his heart. If he hadn't had no children, he wouldn't have given this guy in front of him three points, but the Dra family now has only such a successor. No matter how much time he spent on many women, there would never be any result. Is this God's will?
"Uncle, I got the news. Half a month later, the guys on the east side of the green sea swamp are going to hold a Harvest Festival. I heard that they have another harvest this year. Several tribes have prepared rich items to celebrate and trade. Our people have not been active for a long time. Now the guys from the Hyderabad tribe are becoming more and more cunning. Many of their caravans are not going here. Even if they go, the paths often change. It is very difficult to succeed. You don't let us move the caravans in Northern Luzon. The people below have complained." The young man spoke very strategically and expressed his thoughts quietly.
"I want to move the caravan in Northern Luzon? I think you are not living freely enough! You don't go to inquire about what kind of person Li Wufeng is? He is a wolf who eats people and does not spit bones! It's enough that he didn't come to the door, and you still want to go and make his decision!" The old man was obviously a little angry, and was very angry at the recklessness of his nephew.
"Yes, so we just follow your instructions and never provoke them? But you also know that we are consuming so much now. If we don't find a little, life will be really hard to bear!" A hint of anxiety appeared on the young man's sarcastic face.
Chapter completed!