Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1860 Four-Horse Carriage
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Chen Hanxin looked at Rong Yunhua, her tone carrying a hint of nostalgia for reuniting with an old friend: "The headquarters has twelve departments, the research department is a separate matter. So, I'll be in charge of the clan affairs myself. Yunhua was the deputy minister of finance in the village before, so naturally he'll be in charge of the finances and economy of the east here. It seems that Yunhua, we old partners will be 'expanding territory' together again."

The clan affairs department is responsible for managing the various branches and lineages; it's difficult for others to manage them, so only she, as the head of the main branch, can handle it.

As for Rong Yunhua, when Chen Hanxin was the logistics manager in the village, it was Rong Yunhua who liaised with the finance center.

Overall, this appointment not only formally established Chen Hanxin's prestigious position as the first vice patriarch in the history of the Chen family, but also elevated and refined the status and functions of the ancestral land in an unprecedented way.

The "four-horse carriage" consisting of Zhao Deyun, Mo Qiyuan, Zhu Hanshu, and Rong Yunhua has a clear division of labor and a well-defined power structure, which is far superior to the temporary replacements they were temporarily assigned to fill in the gaps a few days ago.

Including Rong Yunhua, a financial talent, in the core management team sends a signal that Chen Xun intends to vigorously develop the eastern region and is preparing to utilize more female talent.

Rong Yunhua smiled gently: "The vice patriarch is absolutely right. It is Yunhua's honor to serve the clan and the East again."

At this moment, Mo Qiyuan raised the question he was most concerned about: "The edict mentions that I will concurrently serve as the deputy commander of the Dust Shadow Guard, is that right?"

Zhu Hanshu was prepared: "The reform of the Dust Shadow Guard is the key part of this adjustment. In the past, the garrison and the Dust Shadow Guard were one in the open and one in the dark. Now, the three guards are separated by the Armed Forces Department, the Internal Affairs Department, and the Intelligence Department. Now the Embroidered Uniform Guard has reached a certain scale, and the internal and external separation system has been initially established."

"The Dust Shadow Guard system is relatively flat. Although the Black Scale Guard and Dark Feather Guard have their own division of labor, their overall structure and hierarchy have become insufficient as the family's power has expanded. The Black Scale Guard needs to protect the rapidly expanding territory and important facilities, so the demand for manpower has surged. The construction of a formalized, systematic and institutionalized system is imperative."

Zhao Deyun interjected, "This is to keep up with the Jinyiwei's configuration. If you, Qiyuan, are concurrently serving as the deputy commander, then surely Awei (Meng Wei) in Chenlin Village is also concurrently serving as the deputy commander of the Chenyingwei? Therefore, the Chenyingwei must also have a commander and other full-time deputy commander positions?"

“Old Zhao is wise,” Zhu Hanshu nodded. “That’s right. The Grand Stewards of various regions belong to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and are responsible for internal security. Now they also serve as trainers and commanders of the Dust Shadow Guard (Mysterious Scale Guard), which is perfectly legitimate.”

"After Zi Mo leaves the pass, given his qualifications and cultivation, he will inevitably assume the position of full-time deputy commander or even commander to oversee the overall situation. He will not return to the ancestral land; his position will be at headquarters."

Moreover, he also knew that once Mo Zimo returned in triumph, with his cultivation and seniority, the Dust Shadow Guard would no longer be the leader, but should instead follow the example of the Grand Steward of Internal Affairs and establish a position of Grand Commander at the level of Soul Douluo.

The Chen family's territory is expanding rapidly, with newly acquired lands and new mining industries. Ironjaw Fortress is a prime example, with numerous underground mines.

Consequently, the Xuanlin Guard of the Internal Affairs Department, which protects these core assets, will inevitably need to be expanded, and the expansion of the Chenying Guard is naturally in the plan.

By then, a commander-in-chief would clearly be insufficient to control this much larger elite force, and the establishment of a grand commander would be a natural and logical step.

The growth of the family, the promotion of personnel, and the creation and enhancement of these key positions have always been closely linked, interlocked, and progressing in sync.

Mo Zimo's path to advancement is already clear, and Mo Qiyuan was mentally prepared that his younger brother would not return to their ancestral home.

The underlying meaning of Zhu Hanshu's words was that the rule of the Dust Shadow Guard's leadership came from the Mo and Meng families, and the main lineage had no intention of breaking it. The Mo and Meng families' positions in the Dust Shadow Guard system remained stable, which was a good thing for both him and the Mo family.

He then pointed out the practical difficulties: "Although it is necessary to expand the Xuanlin Guard on a large scale, relying on the traditional model of adopting orphans and training them ourselves, it may be beyond our capabilities to achieve the scale and efficiency of the Jinyiwei in the short term."

Zhu Hanshu smiled slightly: "Before leaving, the family received a secret report from Fifth Master in Tiandou City. He led his troops to capture a stronghold of an underground syndicate specializing in human trafficking in Tiandou City."

"As we all know, the Heavenly Dou Underground City is the hub of the Northern Underground Network. The clan leader's idea is that we can use this 'channel' to select qualified individuals to supplement the Dust Shadow Guard and internal affairs forces. This is a shortcut to quickly expand the number of qualified personnel."

Mo Qiyuan's eyes lit up: "Human trade? That's an efficient method!"

This is one of the directions agreed upon at the last joint meeting of twelve departments in Chenlin Village—to accelerate talent recruitment through gray channels.

The first thing Chen Xiaojun did after waking up was to test the aptitude of those young people, precisely to verify the feasibility of this path.

Zhao Deyun immediately thought of the follow-up: "Then, as one of the core bases for training the Dust Shadow Guards, the ancestral land must be greatly expanded in terms of related facilities, venues, and instructors." "That's exactly what I mean!" Zhu Hanshu affirmed, "Tianxiang and Zongtao are not only responsible for strengthening the defense, but also for being among the chief supervisors of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Dust Shadow Guard training, as are the five of you."

Ma Tianxiang and Luo Zongtao nodded in agreement.

Lin Jingshuo, Yang Zhihe, Shi Mingrui, Xia Qinghe, and Xiang Chuxiao quickly agreed.

Zhu Hanshu glanced at Lao Zhao and said, "And your son Xiaoshan is level 69 now. You can guide him to break through to Soul Saint."

Zhao Shan gave a simple, honest laugh.

Zhu Hanshu smiled and said, "With the addition of us old guys, we can basically cover most types of Soul Masters. More support forces will arrive in the ancestral land later."

Mo Qiyuan was astonished. "So many?"

Zhu Hanshu said leisurely, "Not much. The clan leader has adjusted the training plan for this year's new Jinyiwei. Originally, most of the training was scheduled to be arranged in the east, but now it has been changed to mainly gather in our ancestral land. The relevant transfer orders have been sent to various places."

Zhao Deyun was slightly surprised: "I remember Zhu Laobangzi mentioned that the large-scale Jinyiwei training base in the east was originally planned to be located in Douhun City?"

Zhu Hanshu explained, "That was indeed the plan. But after Nanxing and the others reported it to the clan leader, who then made the final decision to change it after a comprehensive evaluation."

"Although Soul City is a holy land for Soul Masters, it is also a melting pot of all sorts of people, with numerous informants from various factions, and many of the Embroidered Uniform Guards are not Soul Masters. Therefore, it is not an ideal place to cultivate core strength. Its training base will be downgraded to a medium-sized base, while our ancestral land..."

He surveyed the sturdy fortress, "Located in the province of Tosk, it is a 'private plot' that my Chen family has cultivated for many years under the imperial system. The environment is relatively simple, stable, and under our strong control."

"More importantly, this place is strategically located at the crossroads of the eastern part of the Empire's central region, the Kingdom of Silas, the Three Rivers Basin, and even the East Coast, making it much more convenient for radiating influence in all directions and carrying out missions!"

Mo Qiyuan nodded: "I see."

Chen Hanxin's eyebrows twitched slightly, and her lips parted slightly: "I'm afraid it's not just that. By placing the training base for the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the ancestral land, and with the expansion of the Chenying Guard, we can greatly enhance the defensive capabilities of this place—making it impossible for the Crimson Church to launch a surprise attack as easily as before. At that time, it will not be something that a mere two or three hundred Crimson members can accomplish; any more will inevitably alarm the authorities and the Moon Palace."

Her words brought a sigh of relief to everyone in the mountain fortress, including Xia Ruxin, who held the title.

Indeed, more than a dozen high-level Soul Masters have already gathered here. If we bring in the instructors of Soul Saints, Soul Emperors, and Soul Kings from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, along with thousands of training personnel, we can maintain at least a thousand. This is something that the Demon Dragon Legion, which has been crippled, can hardly achieve.

Zhao Deyun smiled slightly, "It seems I'll have to talk to the city lord tomorrow and claim all the surrounding land."

Zhu Hanshu nodded: "That's right. With so many of us gathered here, the city lord will definitely welcome us. Right now, all the major cities in the empire want to get along well with our Chen family, and he's no exception."

Rong Yunhua interjected, "The Management Department has decided that the next batch of pharmaceutical markets will be located in Yuehua City."

Zhao Deyun clapped his hands, "Then there's even less of a problem."

With a light flick of her jade fingers, Chen Hanxin picked up the cup, the rising steam blurring the coolness between her brows: "Elder Qingqiu of the Leng family broke through his title and merged Moonshine City into one, forming a diagonal position opposite us. We will ride the wind and land, and when the elders of the Canghai Sword Gai family, Shark Tooth family, and Wei family break through again, we will connect the several areas in the east into one, completing the eastern layout."

"Furthermore, the ancestral land can leverage its geographical advantage of being adjacent to the Kingdom of Silas to lay the foundation for the future implementation of 'Plan Five'. With multiple factors combined, the establishment of this 'second headquarters' is a natural outcome."

Zhu Hanshu nodded with a smile: "The deputy clan leader is very insightful! Just as the young master often says, this is the result of the right timing, the right place, and the right people."

(End of this chapter)