PS: Thank you for the legend of Doutian, the combination of heaven, Duan Xuefeng, Jin Mu Canchen, laughing at the eternal love, Dong Zi’s great reward, thank you for your brothers’ recommendation votes and collections!

The weather is unbearable, so everyone should do a good job in preventing heat and cooling, and take care of themselves!

Finally, during the period of the list, the emperor continued to call for recommendation votes and rewards, and asked his brothers and sisters to support him! Thank you!

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Wu Ming said this with a rare Zhang Yang. It seemed reckless, but in fact it was carefully considered. He knew very well that this would soon reach Fang Youchun's ears, and Chen Qian, Ma Zhizhai and others, who were both Gu Yueheng's best friends, would also hear it soon.

As for what Fang Youchun would think, Wu Ming was not worried at all. As long as he left Gu Yueheng, Ma Zhizhai and others the impression that "Wu Ming is rich and can also make money", he would achieve his goal. Wu Ming was unwilling to be suspected of the origin of huge funds in the future.

Another important reason is that the sensational "Zhengjue Temple robbery" is not over yet, and more than a hundred "involved people" are still imprisoned in Quzhou Prison. Although no one doubted Mao Liangwu and others, who can guarantee that the new commissioner Lu Zhongxiu will not have a new official to take office for three reasons? This is a rare opportunity to eliminate dissidents and establish prestige!

After seeing off Gu Yueheng and Fan Maolin, Zhang Dongning and Lei Peng also set off to rush back to Maoliangwu. Wu Ming immediately took Lu Kuiyuan and then called a squad of soldiers to carry a shovel and lift a long sword to overcome all obstacles, and conduct a comprehensive and detailed investigation of the entire camp.

Wu Ming and more than ten brothers struggled to walk through most of the military camp, and tried their best to pass through the grass and thorns that were taller than people, and finally climbed up hills more than 20 meters tall and more than 80 meters long and wide in the southwest of the camp. The entire camp and surrounding scenery were all in sight.

Wu Ming had no time to go to the headquarters to find the land certificate for the military camp, so he did not know the exact area of ​​the entire camp, but the corresponding data he had measured through the visual situation did not deviate much: it was about 230 meters long from north to south, about 700 meters wide from east to west, and no less than 250 acres of land.

What satisfied Wu Ming was that the main gate of the camp was only 80 meters away from the north city wall, and the road from the camp to the Dabeimen City Gate was no more than 200 meters. The avenue extending north from the Dabeimen divides the military camp to the east and the Quzhou Academy, houses, and Taoist temples to the west. The east and north of the camp are all full of thousands of acres of rice fields, and outside the rice fields is the wide Qujiang River.

Looking up from afar, Lu Kuiyuan was also very happy. He had put in some effort to understand the situation of this abandoned military camp, and now he was finally able to use it:

"I heard that this camp originally covered an area of ​​more than 500 acres, but unfortunately it has been nearly half of the bureaucrats for many years. Look at the place between the front of the camp and the north wall. All the straw sheds are foreign refugees living in the grass sheds. Most of the men work hard in the workshop near the northeast corner of the city wall. Women feed pigs and sheep, raise chickens and grow vegetables, and they almost drive the vegetable fields into our camp. As long as they drive those people away and sell the land level, they will probably be able to recover three or five thousand yuan."

After seeing it clearly, Wu Ming was very helpless: "This place must be taken back. It is impossible to allow such dirty and messy scenes at the gate of the military camp. However, we need to take it slowly to see if we can find some ways to resettle them. There are at least thirty families living in these straw sheds. If we drive them away directly, these people will probably become refugees again."

"Why do you need to be so hard? You can't come forward and ask me to do it. Just give me half a day." Lu Kuiyuan volunteered.

Wu Ming quickly stopped: "Don't, don't do anything randomly. These refugees are already suffering enough. Who would want to leave their hometown if they can live? If they don't care about anything, they will just find a place to shelter from the wind and rain? During this period, I have been discussing with all my brothers why we join the army? What is the purpose of our soldiers? What is the sacred duty of soldiers?"

More than ten brothers standing next to him immediately raised their chests and looked at Wu Ming with bright eyes.

Wu Ming's reaction was very satisfied, but his face was quite sad: "Now, brothers all know that no matter why they join the army, they must abide by the sacred duty of soldiers to defend their families and the country. What is the protection of their families and the country? Isn't it that the country's territory and all the lives and property of the people not being violated? Isn't it that the peace of their families and all the villagers?"

"We come from all directions, and before joining the army, we were all civilians. Our parents, our brothers and sisters were civilians who needed us to defend. Only by always keeping in mind the sacred duties of soldiers can we be worthy of all civilians who support us, be considered a true revolutionary soldier, be supported by civilians, and be worthy of our conscience!"

Lu Kuiyuan was stunned by Wu Ming's words, and then looked at the dozen brothers around him, all of whom were thrusting their chests and their faces were full of pride, which made Lu Kuiyuan very embarrassed.

Fortunately, Wu Ming no longer cared about it, led everyone down the hill and loudly announced his grand plan: "In three days, I will take out the planning map of the entire military camp. The small hill under our feet will become the commanding heights to warn the entire camp; I will hollow out this hill and build five hidden and safe arsenals with bricks and stones and concrete; the more than 40 acres of land in front of the hill and the gate wall will be built into the repair shop of our western Zhejiang security forces.

But within two years, we have to strive to copy advanced foreign pistols and even submachine guns in small batches. The vegetable field east of the inner gate will be built into a quilt factory jointly established by our Security Command and Quzhou merchants. A two-story western-story building is built in front of the small courtyard where I live. As our office building, two wide areas on the left and right of the office building will be built one after another. A new barracks that can accommodate 2,500 officers and soldiers of a strengthening regiment will be built one after another."

Wu Ming suddenly stopped, looked at the camp gate and laughed: "Brother Zhong is here and has brought a lot of people! Kuiyuan, you lead the brothers back to rest, I'll go and greet them."

Zhong Changqing and others were very surprised to see Wu Ming coming out of the tall grass. Zhong Changqing didn't bother to introduce him and pointed at Wu Ming, who was sweating heavily and covered with grass seeds and dead leaves, and asked: "Brother Wu, you are..."

Wu Ming explained: "I have no idea, so I can only look around. Who are these?"

"This is my cousin Zhong Changqing, who is Mr. Dai Simin, vice president of the Quzhou Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Dai is respected and is a well-known enlightened gentry in western Zhejiang. He owns two major pharmacies and more than a dozen shops in the city, a freight yard and a grey factory in Longyou are also Mr. Dai's industry."

"These two are Mr. Chen Jinren, boss Chen, and Mr. Xu Zhixiang, both of whom are the leaders of the business community in Quzhou. Their main business is construction. The renovation of the Confucius Temple in the fourth year of the Republic of China, and the two of them were the two of them who were responsible for the construction of several new schools in Quzhou the previous year." Zhong Changqing introduced with a smile on his face. It seemed that he had put in a lot of effort to memorize this long passage of genre.

Wu Ming raised his hand and bowed, and greeted him unanimously: "I am honored to meet all the seniors in the business world of Quzhou. I feel embarrassed to come here with a tired body! Brother Zhong, just send someone to scream."

The tall and fat Dai Simin hurriedly smiled and said, "You are polite, Chief Wu! It's time for us to see you. Where can we let you see us? Haha! Chief Wu, don't blame Changqing, this is what we specifically requested. I have heard Changqing talk about Chief Wu's talent long ago. Today I can comfort my life at first sight!"

Several people agreed with each other, and it seemed that Zhong Changqing praised Wu Ming in front of these people.

Wu Ming waved his hand politely: "Don't call him Chief Wu. If the seniors don't dislike him, you can call my name or Brother Wu."

"This is not in line with the rules! Aren't you also talking about seniors? Haha!" Zhong Changqing's cousin Zhong Changqing's polite statement once again attracted a lot of consent.

Zhong Changqing was impatient: "Don't stand here, Brother Wu, sit down at your barracks and talk."

"Okay! Please!"

Several business celebrities were walking and looking around to observe the camp. They were obviously prepared. Only Zhong Changqing followed Wu Ming and talked and laughed, while Fan Maolin held the old commander Zhong Changqing's hand and kept talking excitedly.

Entering the front hall of the courtyard in the center of the camp, Lu Kuiyuan had prepared tea. The guest and the host and the guest gave in politeness to sit down, but no one spoke first.

Wu Ming quickly glanced at everyone's expressions, and couldn't help but sigh that these people are worthy of being old foxes in the business world of Quzhou, so he stopped competing and spoke straight to the topic:

"I guess you have already learned my thoughts from my elder brother Zhong? So, please wait a moment, let's talk about the hardware factory matters in private. After all, the barracks construction matter is more urgent, so please forgive me!"

"Brother Wu, how can you be so polite? You should discuss it slowly in private and make a conclusion slowly, haha!"

Not only did Zhong Changqing not feel that he was neglected, but instead felt a sense of sincerity and kindness from Wu Ming's words. He and Dai Simin, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, were half of his colleagues, and were unwilling to share the opportunities his cousin had finally obtained with Dai Simin. Therefore, Wu Ming's words were exactly what Zhong Changqing thought, and he called "Brother Wu" very kindly.

The other three looked at each other, Dai Simin smiled slightly, informed Wu Ming tactfully about his and the other two's business and their own strength, and finally generously gave the right to the two bosses engaged in construction.

Chen Jinren, who is of medium size and thin, bowed slightly in the seat, and a sincere smile appeared on his face, "Captain Wu is a frank person. Brother, I dare not beat him anymore. I heard from Changqing brothers that the Security Command wanted to rebuild this horse army camp. I don't know what Chief Wu has to do? Is it a comprehensive reconstruction or a partial renovation? Please let Chief Wu make it clear."

Wu Ming said politely: "The entire camp needs to be fully rebuilt, with a total investment of no less than 150,000 yuan. The headquarters has put all the responsibility for reconstruction on my shoulders and instructed the headquarters' Military Control Department to assist and supervise from the side. Once a cooperation is reached with any contractor and a construction contract is signed, the headquarters' Military Control Department will stamp the contract."

"As for the overall plan for the reconstruction of the military camp, the design of each house, each section of road and other engineering projects, the size of the project volume, construction period requirements, construction quality inspection and supervision, etc., I am fully responsible for it. If the project is completed, I will sign and acknowledge it, and the contractor will receive all the money! I wonder if you are clear about it?"

"It's clear! It's clear!"

Chen Jinren and Xu Zhixiang answered in unison, surprised by Wu Ming's shrewdness and strength. Not only did they say it clearly, but they also used many professional terms. It was meaningful to hide needles in the brocade, which made everyone present feel astonished.

Wu Ming nodded: "Okay! The situation has been introduced, and we are familiar with each other. I will take out the overall construction planning plan and contract text within three days for you to refer to it carefully. As for the specific engineering design drawings such as barracks, roads, office buildings, training grounds, water towers and water supply systems, they will be announced when discussing the terms of the contract, and discuss specific matters with the contractor one by one according to the design requirements."

"By the way, I want to tell you that starting tomorrow, the news of the reconstruction of the military camp will be published on the front page of the Quzhou Daily. It will be published for three consecutive days. Please support me and those in the Quzhou business community!"

Everyone was shocked. Unexpectedly, Wu Ming would do such a trick. His intention was obvious at a glance, that was, he hoped that more people would join in the fun. At that time, the seven surrounding counties and even the construction merchants in Jinhua and Hangzhou would come to compete.

No one here is ordinary people. After a brief shock, they immediately smiled and praised Wu Ming's approach, but their mood was very complicated. After all, the project investment of 150,000 yuan is the largest project in Quzhou in five years. No one wants to miss this rare opportunity to make money.

Wu Ming responded humbly and told everyone in the subsequent conversation that he would not receive any benefits in the entire construction project, nor would he allow the military department and the staff to receive any benefits. He also adopted the labor and material contracting method that the contractor was most happy to see, but the requirements were not low: the military camp should be built into a model military camp with first-class quality!

Faced with the funding issues that Dai Simin and others were concerned about, Wu Ming clearly replied that as long as the contractor has the strength and abides by the principles, he will pay 30% of the project funds in advance on the day the contractor's workers and equipment arrive, and then pay it in two batches according to the progress of the project.

Wu Ming specifically stated that he would strictly supervise all building materials and engineering quality, and required that the construction must be completed before the end of December. He hoped that when the contractor encountered problems or had questions, he would immediately consult him and follow his opinion of whoever had correct opinions.

There was a 30% advance payment, and the three-month construction period was not tight. Dai Simin, Chen Jinren and Xu Zhixiang finally breathed a sigh of relief. They stood up almost at the same time and invited Wu Ming to the city for a drink, so that they could express their feelings.

Wu Ming politely refused and politely sent Dai Simin and the other two out of the front hall and then out of the hospital. When he came back, he immediately gathered with the Zhong brothers to discuss.

"Report! The Chief of Staff has arrived outside the camp gate." Lu Kuiyuan's voice interrupted the conversation between the three.

Wu Ming said sorry and quickly came out. Ma Zhizhai and a guard had already rode their horses into the gate of the courtyard.

"Brother Ma, are there any urgent matters?" Wu Ming asked.

After dismounting, Ma Zhizhai didn't go in. He stood under the steps and notified loudly: "The commander told you to report to him before 2:30 in the afternoon."

"What's the matter, can Brother Ma be the first to understand?" Wu Ming asked in confusion.

Ma Zhizhai lowered his voice: "Early early this morning, Commissioner Lu suddenly visited the headquarters. He heard his tone and seemed to be very dissatisfied with the Quzhou Police Chief and the Qu County Magistrate. He asked our Security Command to take over the 'Zhengjue Temple Robbery' and must close the case within 30 days."

Wu Ming was shocked: "It doesn't seem to have anything to do with me, right?"

Ma Zhizhai smiled and said, "It was nothing to do with you, but Deputy Chief of Staff Zhou and Chief of Military Affairs Chen Qian unanimously recommended you to the commander because the police station concluded that the bandits were arson and robbery, and it was determined that the perpetrator was two bandits from Qianligang in the north. He also said that the police were not an army and had no ability to suppress bandits."

"You are from Maoliangwu, Changshan, and you must be familiar with the situation of bandits in the junction of Changshan, Qu County and Chun'an. Moreover, Chen Qian and others said that you are very skilled, decisive and tough, and have a lot of tricks. Apart from you, I'm afraid no one can bear this burden."

"Where did I know any bandits? Do the paralyzed Chen Qian's grandsons have a grudge against me? I seem to have never offended them, right?" Wu Ming cursed in anger.
Chapter completed!