Liu Zhizhong smiled faintly and said, "Nobody wants to see us grow too powerful, that's sothing my brothers already know. For these big warlords, whether they see us beco strong or not, it doesn't matter. They either move towards a republic, or get devoured by us; that's the ultimate outco. Co, let's toast to a drink, drink well but not to drunkenness."
After saying this, Liu Zhizhong leisurely lifted his goblet of fruit wine.
In his every move, there was an air of calmness and confidence that had an inexplicable infectiousness.
The cups clinked softly, and a group of young heroes from the Eastern Country continued their journey in Vallebang with ease and adaptability.
Subsequently, the Zhao family, the Bi family, and other warlords quickly got in touch. These guys had quick intel, didn't they!
These calls were pretty much the sa: the chief of staff's revenge has been settled, Sa Yileng is dead so it should be fine now, they hoped to coexist peacefully with the Goa Region, do business with Chairman Chi, and get rich together. All wanting guns and cannons, valuing peace, and hoping for friendly relations.
Liu Zhizhong handled these calls with ease, no troubles at all.
But the ambition in his heart hadn't faded, and he still had things to do, one thing at a ti, haha...
By the next morning, Peng Nan had already made contact with Liu Zhizhong, everything was ready.
Approaching noon, Liu Zhizhong, along with Wen Bao, arrived at the hotel owned by the Peng family. It was the sa Peng family exclusive hotel where Gao Qiying had first arranged to et Liu Zhizhong, and later it beca the place where everyone dined and socialized for business negotiations and contract signings.
The hotel's standards remained consistently high.
Only, this ti, the overt martial law was absent, although there were still plenty of hidden stakes, but on the surface, the atmosphere seed quite relaxed.
At the sa ti, the hotel wasn't open to the public that noon, reserved solely for Peng Zhensheng's official first eting and luncheon with Liu Zhizhong.
Liu Zhizhong and Wen Bao didn't bring any security, nor were they ard with explosives, because there was no need. The analysis showed that although Old Man Peng was cunning, he wasn't that low. Killing Liu Zhizhong and Wen Bao wouldn't bring any benefit to the Peng family, as the Goa Region would still be a formidable force, one that no minor warlord could easily overco.
In Peng Zhensheng's view, rather than a head-on conflict, it would be better to negotiate softly; if you couldn't devour it, why not discuss collaboration instead, wasn't that better? Chi Zhongshui's rise to fa after a single battle proved extraordinary strength. With such a young man, cooperation, not confrontation, was the way.
Of course, for now, Peng Zhensheng wasn't too afraid of Liu Zhizhong, because Liu Zhizhong's main base was still on his turf; and also because between him and the Goa Region, there were still two minor warlord forces and the major warlord Xue Manzi sandwiched in. Old Peng understood this geopolitical situation well.
In other words, without geographic military layout conflicts, there was no fundantal interest contradiction. So, it's suitable for far-reaching alliances, haha...
Truly the descendants of the Eastern Country, they've inherited the art of making distant allies and attacking nearby foes quite well!
Liu Zhizhong and Wen Bao arrived at the hotel on ti, and upon entering the lobby, Old Man Peng, along with Gao Qiying and his two nephews Peng Bei and Peng Nan, as well as the Gao family's head Gao Qixing, were waiting there to greet them!
With this eting, things naturally beca more courteous, an atmosphere of camaraderie prevailed.
When you have strength, you truly don't need to worry about not having a standing!
At least, previously, Old Man Peng had never taken the initiative to et with Liu Zhizhong, let alone co to the entrance lobby to greet him.
An atmosphere of camaraderie makes it easier to discuss matters.
The group arrived in the hotel's top-notch private dining room, offering a fantastic view, almost covering the entire Kachin City panorama, and providing excellent privacy with not a sound heard from outside.
This hotel was built and decorated by the Gao family, using genuine materials, making it environntally friendly and durable, with excellent soundproofing.
As soon as they sat down, gourt dishes started being served, providing endless joy between host and guest.
Of course, today's luncheon wasn't just for leisure, it focused on two main topics.
First, how to handle the Wabei district.
After a few glasses of wine, Old Man Peng expressed his main point: "Zhongshui, we absolutely cannot trust Xue Manzi's nonsense, let's wait and see, based on my understanding of Xue Manzi, he is very likely to send troops to Wabei, possibly taking two or three months to capture it."
Liu Zhizhong said, "By then, the Xue family and the Wabei district will be connected, becoming the largest warlord in Vallebang, bar none. The two small warlords on his east and southeast are already affiliated with him, posing an even greater threat to my Goa Region. Of course, the Goa People's Army can hold its defensive position, even though I only have thirty thousand troops right now. However, such a Xue family also poses a threat to the Peng family in the west and northwest, Commander Peng must take heed!"
Old Man Peng smiled faintly, understanding that this responsibility for handling the situation was once again being shifted to him.
"No worries, having dinner with Chairman Chi today is to discuss this matter. Xue Manzi's gradual transition is just to stabilize you, to prevent you from having any designs on Wabei, letting him play out his hand. Now indeed is the ti for the Peng Family Army and the Goa Army to ally, what do you say, Chairman Chi?"
"Haha, from a business perspective, I've already allied with the Peng Family Army. As long as our relationship continues, business must continue too, ensuring the Peng Family Army maintains its firepower advantage over surrounding warlords. But regarding the issue with Wabei, how would Commander Peng prefer to ally?"
Old Man Peng took a sip of wine and nodded, "I do have an idea, which is, once the Xue Family Army mobilizes and heads to the Wabei front, the Peng Family Army will also mobilize troops, deploying along the Wabei border. If the Xue Family Army inquires, the Peng Family Army will claim it's to strengthen border defenses; simultaneously, another contingent of the Peng Family Army will directly target the Xue Family Army's strategic base and staging area, positioning troops without engaging."
Liu Zhizhong gave a thumbs up, "Mr. Peng is truly impressive! With a strategy of dividing forces, constructing a feigned flanking movent, this is a beautifully executed maneuver! By then, the Xue Family Army would be unable to attend to both ends, perhaps unable to attack Wabei?"
Peng Zhensheng smiled with a sense of pride and nodded, "That's exactly what I an. However, the Peng Family's division of forces makes us appear thin, so Chairman Chi must put on a show! With our pincer movent from both sides, it might just keep Xue Manzi sleepless day and night, forcing him to withdraw his troops!"
"Haha, I understand Mr. Peng's intention. But between Goa and the Xue family's territory, there are still two warlord-controlled areas, which are also vassals of the Xue family. If I deploy to the west, they can block us, reducing our deterrence capability!"
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