Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 1545 1517. Differences from the Ultramarines
However, facing Fujiyoshiro's eager and ardent gaze, Lan En did not show much fluctuation.

Because he didn't spend much effort on this matter, he didn't even feel a sense of accomplishment.

In Fujiyoshiro's eyes, Lushan Castle is a famous fortified city, but in Lan En's eyes, it is still too small and too simple.

Draw information from the case library, analyze it, and then conduct a thorough review to discover all the key positions in the city.

It also radiates and links from key positions, penetrating into each individual's network of relationships and the contradictory routes that involve each other.

He really only spent the little time in the document library.

While discussing [Yokai Transformation] and [Ninety-Nine Weapons] with Xiu, he obtained the 'Lushan City Network Map'.

The experience inherited in his gene seed enables him to judge interpersonal relationships as accurately and decisively as a hot knife cutting butter when he has sufficient information.

After all, whether it is social interaction or diplomacy, this is the most difficult but also the most effective method.

The experience in conducting star-district-level diplomacy and management can be used in Lushan City with just a glance.

In fact, Lan En was also very clear about what a terrifying thing his "Lushan City Network Map" was.

It is no exaggeration to say that even Fujiyoshiro is a traveling merchant with no roots.

As long as he is smart and can understand it, and has enough ambition, this map will even be enough for him to become a "shadow city lord" known only to a very few people, while Saito Dosan himself is in charge of Lushan Castle!
He has everyone's personal connections in his hands, and any single move can affect the entire body, just like a giant spider in the middle of a spider web!
And Fujikichiro was still worrying and blaming himself a few minutes ago for not being able to get the adults to meet the acting city lord in private. This kind of thing is really not worth mentioning, a trivial matter.

The difference between the last few minutes lies in the thin piece of paper in Fujiyoshiro's hand.

Social connection is power, force is power, and intelligence and knowledge are also power.

There is countless power in this world, it just depends on who can hold it in their hands.

And there is no doubt that even if he only got the piece of paper pushed to him by Lan En, Fujiyoshiro's "power" at this time was enough to oppress the entire Lushan City.

But what was Lan En thinking at this moment as he was stared at by Fujiyoshiro's burning eyes?

What he was actually thinking of was a legion of Space Marines called the Ultramarines.

The name of the Extreme Warriors sounds quite rough, but according to Lan's memory, these guys seem to be leaders, managers, internal affairs experts, and the like, and the proportion is very high.

It is a model of "using superhuman physique and thinking to engage in the field of management."

Although the Emperor's Children are known for being 'comprehensive and perfect', and regard it as their greatest pursuit, in terms of government affairs and management, they can only be evaluated as 'not bad' at best from the perspective of the Ultramarines.

After all, they are experts, so it's understandable.

What Lan En did after taking over Lushan City was also a natural choice based on his own personality, subconscious reactions, and experiences.

He couldn't help but compare his performance with that of the Ultramarines.

The final conclusion is: they are indeed not the same type of legion.

If an Ultramarines were in his current situation, then first of all, this Ultramarines would be able to handle all the government affairs of the entire Lushan City by himself, and he would only need to leave behind a group of executive personnel to carry out his orders.

Of course, perhaps for the sake of saving trouble and increasing efficiency, the Extreme Warriors will also make some transfers, training, or removals among the original officials.

But in the end, they themselves are in charge of the overall situation.

And what is Lan En’s style now?
He had a thorough understanding of all the key positions in the city and the interpersonal relationships among the people in those positions. With his insightful social vision and what was essentially diplomatic planning, he was able to take control of the entire city.

As for the existing officials who have been hindering, guarding against, and tripping up each other, they would be lucky if their work efficiency could reach 30% of the ideal level.

This was the case even though Saito Dosan remained in Sagiyama Castle to enjoy his retirement.

But in Lan En's hands, without any obstacles and with a boost, their efficiency can directly soar to 120% of the ideal state!

Outwardly, both the Emperor's Children and the Ultramarines do possess outstanding management capabilities.

But in essence, their routes and styles are obviously different.

"Take this letter and you'll have to run around for another day tomorrow," Lan En said softly, making a decision. "The day after tomorrow."

"There's no need for a private meeting. The day after tomorrow, we'll have a formal meeting. You make the arrangements."

"Yes, yes." Fujiyoshiro was shaking with excitement, and even his voice was shaking, but his wide eyes were always looking at Lan En.

Letting him do things is equivalent to letting him hold power.

When life's vision is so close to being realized, even the strongest people can't help but lose control. But Fujikichiro, a seemingly ordinary peddler, is not an ordinary person after all.

Soon, the excitement and the pressure that came with it seemed to inspire him, making him calm and resolute, and his trembling eyes and voice immediately calmed down.

"Yes! I understand! Wait until the day after tomorrow, sir! I will make all those people confess their previous rudeness in front of you!"

"Then there's no need to be so vindictive." Lan En waved his hand and shook his head indifferently, glancing at Toukichiro. "When it's not necessary, if you go too far, it will only make people feel better for a while, but it will also easily lead to problems."

Lan En said to Fujikichiro with great interest and meaning: "Sometimes, it is more useful to forgive others when you can, rather than to seek revenge."

In Lan En's eyes, Fujiyoshiro is a man with great potential, but this "potential" does not mean that he can become a decent strong man.

Rather, it was his achievements and reputation in the normal historical line, coupled with the potential he showed in front of Lan En now, that made Lan En feel that he was very suitable to be a manager.

But he undoubtedly has his own problems.

Making a living in this troubled time, coming from a low-class background, going through hardships and being looked down upon, made it inevitable for him to have a vengeful mentality after gaining power.

This mentality of revenge, even doubling the reward, can increase one's own deterrent power when dealing with small-scale interpersonal relationships and can be considered a useful strategy.

However, once the scale and scope of the work involved expands, as a manager or leader, showing this trait will only make people feel uneasy.

"I have learned your lesson! I will keep it in mind!"

Fujiyoshiro quickly shook off the pride and sense of power that had arisen spontaneously when he received the letter, and bowed down again in a decisive and decisive manner!
A relationship map gave him the power to oppress and control the entire administrative system of Lushan City, but where did this power come from? Fujiyoshiro was very clear-headed.

But even though he said "keep it in mind", no one knew how long Lan En's advice could stay in his already developed character and in this stable outlook on life that had been shaped by the troubled times.

Afterwards, Fujiyoshiro carefully folded the letter he had just unfolded and placed it on his chest. He was ready to leave and give the officials in Lushan City a little "small shock" tomorrow.

But just as he opened the sliding door and was about to leave, a young man happened to be waiting outside, and it seemed that he had something to report.

Fujikichiro immediately turned sideways and knelt at the door, making way for Lan En to handle the matter first.

The young man who was kneeling on one knee at the door to report also spoke after bowing.

"My Lord Acting City Lord, a warrior came to the city today."

".Wait." Lan En blinked, "Do we need to report this kind of thing specifically?"

After all, Sagiyama Castle is a famous castle in Mino. It is also an important transportation hub and the place where Saito Dosan lived and became a monk.

There are always many samurai coming here on a daily basis, whether for travel, business, or to gain fame in front of the previous daimyo.

Obviously, if an ordinary warrior came to Lushan City, he would not be able to even cause a wave, let alone report to the city lord.

"He did not stay at the inn in the city, but came directly to the castle tower and asked for a room to be arranged for him."

Sure enough, the young man knelt on one knee and explained the difference of this person.

"Eh? How bold!" Fujikichiro was also surprised when he heard it. "What is his identity?"

This is a reasonable speculation.

But Xiao Xing shook his head again: "Although we can see that the old gentleman is extraordinary, he himself has no intention of revealing his identity. He just entrusted a feather to me and asked me to pass it on."

"He said that you would understand after you read it. If you don't understand, he would be relieved and could just turn around and leave."

When the young man mentioned the word "feather", Lan En raised his eyebrows.

When Xiao Xing carefully took out the yellow eagle feather with a hint of black from his arms, Lan En's expression became one of realization.

"This is..." Fujikichiro also stretched his head to take a look and said uncertainly, "A sparrowhawk feather? If it is an archery skill that can shoot down a flying falcon, then it is indeed a talent."

"Sir, why don't you call him in to take a look? It's just a room anyway, could it be an assassin?"

Toukichiro recommended tentatively.

Lan En smiled.

"You are wrong, Toukichirou. This is not just a talent, he is an expert. And that is not archery, but swordsmanship."

"Ask them to move in and treat them well."

(End of this chapter)