Since the output of Huaikan Town is higher than that of Meishan Town, this transaction still requires five million taels, while the previous years' payments were nothing more than a payment for goods.

"Sir, what kind of stones are these? They look very valuable." Dewey picked up a stone in his hand and said reluctantly.

"Don't you understand? These are called rough stones. They contain emeralds. Their value depends on their quality. These are rough stones that have been cut and confirmed to contain emeralds. They are indeed very valuable."

Chen Tianhua smiled, took the original stone and put it back into the pile, and said with a smile.

Dewey curled his lips and made a face.

"Song Xiaoniu, your security platoon is responsible for recording and guarding these money, gold and jade, etc., and there must be no mistakes. Otherwise, military punishment will be imposed."

"Yes, young master..."

"Sir, this Huaikan Town is much better than Meishan Town. Look, there are still buildings and so many shops here. It would be a pity to give up!" Dewey said with a look of pain on his face.

"Nonsense, do you think we are robbers who dominate the mountain? Go and collect the wealth of several leaders' families and leave immediately!"

Chen Tianhua scolded unhappily.

"Oh..." Dewey was stunned and retreated to the side.

"Hey, sir, have you ever thought about the future development of the company, and it must have a base of its own, which is the base camp. After all, this Meishan Town is someone else's territory."

Luo Erhu intervened to help Dewey, but he didn't know what his words meant.

"Yes, of course I have considered it, but it is impossible to build it in this place where transportation is very inconvenient and where birds don't poop." Chen Tianhua frowned.

"No, sir, it is this kind of place where birds don't poop, it belongs to the no-no zone, and it is safe. The base is first and foremost about safety. Looking at the world, there is no place where gangs have not established their own large-scale armed forces. In addition, the base needs a large area

Land, this Huaikan Town meets this condition."

"I have been here for more than a year. I made a special inspection with Sun Da Da and later discussed with Mr. Li Xinghong and Mr. Zuo Gang. They all thought that a base could be established here."

Luo Erhu talked about this issue very seriously. It seems that this kid's ambition is not low.

Chen Tianhua clasped his nostrils with his hands, grinned and said disdainfully:

"To build a base, we need to invest heavily in infrastructure construction. Where will the people, money and materials come from? And since this is a base, how to solve the personnel problem?"

"Sir, we can hire professionals to take charge of base construction and economic construction. The money is the money we have stolen from these drug lords. Using local labor, we will pay wages and recruit the basic necessary personnel, including soldiers.

As for transportation, we have this dedicated railway line." Luo Erhu further emphasized.

Chen Tianhua thought for a moment and felt that this issue needed to be discussed in depth. It was necessary to win the support of his father-in-law Li Cunzhi first, and he and Zhang Xiangshuai also had to report first. Now it was Jiangnan Autonomy. Otherwise, the county government would report to the Huzhou magistrate, saying that he was plotting

What to do if it is reversed?

Why don't you take all the stolen money out and become a billionaire like a pirate?

Is this what life is called?

It seems like it lacks a sense of accomplishment!

"Well, what you said makes sense. Let's do this. Since we have occupied it, we won't give up for the time being."

"I have changed my mind! Post Commander, you should go and inform Lord Li Xinghong and the others now, asking him to lead a large force into Huaikan Town immediately."

Chen Tianhua was thinking in his head and dictating orders constantly, which were recorded and conveyed by the post commander around him.

"Deploy security, build fortifications, and seize the defensive positions in the east. This time I will take this opportunity to conduct a practical training."

"If there are any mobs who refuse to surrender, we will kill them all to eliminate future troubles in Huaikan Town."

"Follow your orders, Commander..."

After the post officer stood at attention and saluted, he made a face at Luo Erhu and the others and turned around to convey the message.

It seems that the original plan to return to Meishan Town tonight has to be changed.

Seeing that Chen Tianhua had been persuaded, Luo Erhu further added:

"The geographical location of Huaikan Town is special, which is crucial to our base construction. It can be used as a forward transfer station in the future. The first step of construction begins here."

"The headquarters is located in this courtyard, and the old guy is willing to spend money to build it as luxuriously as a palace!" Luo Erhu said excitedly.

"No, no, this is not the road construction headquarters, but the mixed bidding headquarters directly under the First Town of the Zhejiang New Army." Chen Tianhua suddenly had an inspiration.

Huaikan Town is between Niutoushan and Meishan Town, and it is also the only way to pass. It is the closest place to the junction of the two provinces.

As long as you control this place, you can control the entire Guangde Mountains, completely eliminate the banditry there, and build an independent kingdom here, which has great strategic significance.

And when I entered Huaikan Town, I found that the liveliness here was no less than that of Meishan Town, and the population was relatively dense. Many of the people were mountain residents in Guangde, Anhui, and they really belonged to the Sanguan area.

There is only one main street and two so-called streets in Huaikan Town. Most of them are one-story bungalows, with few two-story buildings.

About three hours later, it started to get dark, and the people in the town were awakened from their sleep by the sound of heavy footsteps.

They were surprised to find from the door and window that in just one night, Huaikan Town had unknowingly changed its owner.

These soldiers were all dressed in grass-green coarse cloth military uniforms. They stood tall and disciplined. No one dared to harass the residents at will.

Martial law has been implemented in all streets in the town.

The former high-ranking leaders were now having their homes turned upside down by groups of soldiers.

The family members stood at gunpoint in the yard. They used to look domineering, but now they have become dejected dogs.

Just when everyone was feeling uneasy, some people suddenly discovered that there were still a few acquaintances inside.

Everyone pretended to be brave and asked, and then they found out that it was some bastard from the Zhejiang New Army stationed in Meishan Town who had occupied this place.

Then came a wave of fear.

The common people don't know what the new army wants to do? Will they burn, kill, and loot without committing any evil?

Everyone knows that soldiers are not to be offended.

A vicious dog dies and a crazy wolf comes. How will we live in the future?

"Young master, we must eliminate the panic among the people immediately. This is very detrimental to us. Without the support of local people, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in Huaikan Town in the future."

Li Xinghong, Zuo Gang and several others rushed back from the defensive positions in the east.

There is a company and a half of old Gong's garrison stationed there. The weapons and equipment are also very good. They are all Mauser 1871 rifles, which are a bit out of date.
Chapter completed!