World Traveler

Wei Ju thought about it for a moment and decided that according to Yanan's habit, he should be fishing by the lake at this time.

Sure enough, Shangguan Ying and I soon smelled the aroma of grilled fish by the lake.

Well, the one who can roast something with this flavor must be a master of the sect.

Although, for some reason, an ordinary little fish can be made to look like this, but the only one who can make it taste like this is Yanan.

I walked over to the shade of the tree and saw the three people fishing.

After hearing the noise coming from the person coming, Xiahou Lan reached out and pulled Yu Xiaomei, who was hanging on Yanan's back and rubbing against him, down from his body. He controlled her forcefully like petting a cat.

"Someone is coming, be obedient."

Although Yu Xiaomei was very reluctant, under the tyranny of Xia Houlan, she still sat obediently on the side and looked at the fish floating on the water boredly.

After Wei Ju came over and saw the figure next to Yanan, a hint of doubt appeared on her face.

"Mo Ling was taken away by Yun Shang to play a trick on the disciples."

Understanding Wei Ju's doubts, Yanan explained.

Wei Ju nodded, made room to let Shangguan Ying out, and introduced her to Yanan.

"This is the only daughter of the Shangguan family, one of the three great families. She is also a former classmate and friend of mine. She is very good at business management, so I brought her here to discuss this with you, the Sect Leader."

"Shangguan's family..."

Listening to Xiahou Lan's soft muttering in his ear, Yanan turned his head to take a look, then retracted his gaze and waved his hand.

"Xiaoju, just take care of it. I trust you to do the job."

Without waiting for Wei Ju to say anything, Shangguan Ying stepped forward, bowed to Yanan, and spoke.

"Greetings, Sect Leader. Actually, Sect Leader Wei and I have already discussed all these matters. Now I just want to meet the person who wrote this plan and see what he looks like."

Looking at the confident woman in front of him, Yanan probably understood something.

"So now you're done?"

Shangguan Ying shook her head and had no intention of saying anything about her thoughts after watching the film. Instead, she changed the subject and started chatting with Yanan about the content of the plan.

"I've also reviewed the entire plan, but there's one thing I'm confused about. It always gives me a feeling of... impulsiveness."

Shangguan Ying frowned and thought for a while before finally finding a suitable word, but the words she said were a little uncertain. She hoped that the person who was making the plan in front of her could explain her problem.

"Hmm? There's something there. You've figured it out."

After all, he had seen the plan, and this guy could be considered half one of his own. Yanan also talked to her about his thoughts and ideas about the plan at that time.

What Shangguan Ying didn't understand the most was that the guy in front of her clearly knew that if he took it step by step and planned carefully, it would only take about ten years to build a huge business system, but he still chose the fastest way to gain benefits.

Yanan was also a little surprised by her ideas, such as membership system, exclusive currency of the Chamber of Commerce, specialty stores, and brand patents.

Yanan first encouraged him, and then...

"Just do what you think is right. Once you take over, just follow your ideas and ensure that the monthly supplies and financial needs are met."

"If we follow my idea, then we won't need so many people in the first two years. We should first stabilize the status of our chamber of commerce..."

"No, we can't stop recruiting people."

"Why? We already have enough workers at this stage. Why do we need to recruit so many young and middle-aged people?"

I understand collecting food and supplies; after all, it's better to be prepared.

But recruiting young and middle-aged people is what Shangguan Ying is most puzzled about. It is obvious that the factory's positions have reached the upper limit at this stage, and there are even many surpluses. Why is it still necessary to recruit people in large numbers?

"Hmm...what's the population now?"

"There are around 600 disciples, 97 new ones, so the total number of recruits is probably over 1,000."

After hearing the question, Wei Ju thought for a moment and gave an answer.

"This is just the beginning. There are not even 2,000 people. How can we say that the population is sufficient?"

"As for the population, we can continue to recruit people from any country. As long as they are willing to abide by the rules I set, I will accept refugees and civilians from any country."

After all, Kongtong Sect is a major sect that has been passed down for hundreds of years and has a very good reputation among the people in the surrounding countries. There is no such thing as ethnic discrimination.

"If anyone is unwilling to tell me, I promise to subdue them all."

Well, it is precisely because of this that the officials near the Kongtong Sect dare not manage them at all, and even the autonomy of this area was handed over to the Kongtong Sect a long time ago.

Fearing that something unexpected might happen, he was persuaded by the unknown Kongtong sect personnel late that night.

Shangguan Ying frowned when she found that Yanan seemed not to have heard her at all. She really couldn't stand Yanan's ruining such a good plan. She was about to ask again but was interrupted by Yanan's question.

"By the way, are you from the Shangguan family?"

"I am Shangguan Ying, the only daughter of the Shangguan family."

"Only daughter? So you are Nangong Shen's fiancée?"

Although he didn't know why Yanan's thoughts suddenly jumped here, he still nodded and accepted this identity.

"Nangong Shen...Shangguan Ying...Tang Buyi..."

Yanan muttered a few words and suddenly asked Shangguan Ying.

"So, since you are the only daughter, you will be the next head of the Shangguan family?"

Shangguan Ying nodded, then shook her head and began to explain.

"The Shangguan family is not the same as the Nangong family. There are many branches of the Shangguan family..."

"Then you are the main vein?"

"Well, of the Shangguan family, only the main branch can be called Shangguan, and the family business is also a simple one."

This is easy to handle.

After all, the children in those schools are still too young, and there is an 80% chance that they will not be used by the first batch of talents.

But it’s different when the next generation of the three major families are dragged into the chariot by themselves. The first batch can be selected from them to make the transition, and then the reforms can be carried out slowly later.

Needless to say, Tang Buyi, his half-brother, will definitely help when the time comes.

Nangong Shen would most likely do so. This guy's patriotism is not as deep as it seems. If he is given a chance for his family to take off, he will probably seize it.

But the girl in front of me...

Isn't this delivered to your door?

Can I let her run away?

He collected his thoughts and asked Shangguan Ying who was staring at him.

"Where were we talking about just now?"

“Why recruit so many people?”

"Population is the greatest resource. With a sufficient population, there will be a sufficient market, which can foster various industries..."

Of course, this is only one side of the story.

On the other hand...

In times of chaos and struggle for supremacy, the most important thing is not only to have food, but also to have military power, military power that belongs exclusively to you.

Loyalty is not a consideration.

After all, you have become refugees. You have been taken in by me and have enjoyed such good treatment. If I give you a chance, would you still be willing to continue to be a refugee?