"Well, even if I didn't say anything, Mr. Li must have guessed the identities of these people."
After catching up with Li Yi, Chen Zheng gave a wry smile and said the first thing.
"Well, I guess what you were planning to say just now was the identity of these people, right?"
Li Yi didn't look back, and kept walking with his hands behind his back, while Chen Zheng followed closely at a trot. This also made his originally gentle man sweat profusely and completely lose his previous demeanor.
"So these are the people who are protecting your safety along the way?"
Li Yi deliberately emphasized the word "protect", as if he meant something.
This sentence made Chen Zheng, who was still calm at first, turn into a bitter look.
"Now that you've seen it, I won't hide it."
"Yes, that's true. These people were sent by various northern warlords to monitor me for those goods."
Li Yi was not surprised. From the series of actions after meeting Chen Zheng, a little analysis can tell.
This seemingly majestic caravan master was actually just a puppet who was forced to collect supplies for the warlords in the North District.
No wonder he found it strange at first.
These supplies are actually nothing. Except for the firearms, the rest of the goods are available in the market in the Southern District.
Perhaps the rice, flour, grain and oil were just a cover. The reason why these northern warlords spent so much effort and held Chen Zhenglai hostage to raise supplies for them was probably because of those firearms.
Thinking of this, things actually became clear.
Li Yi thought for a moment and looked at Chen Zheng, who was frowning.
"I know, but I think these are just one of them. I think your caravan's guards are definitely more than just these people. Those people didn't come with them. Does this mean..."
"You don't need to tempt me, I told you."
Chen Zheng sighed and continued.
"Actually, during my visit, besides Liu San, there were two other waves of people, all of whom came for this batch of firearms. They belonged to three different warlord forces. So, can you understand?"
"I understand, it's easy to understand, and it's only reasonable! According to you, you set out from the hinterland of the North District, and you had to pass through at least three large city-states on the way. These three city-states are not affiliated with each other, so that means What? It’s very simple, these are at least three major forces."
"Actually, I have noticed it a long time ago. These people are clearly divided into three waves. The most domineering among them is Liu San. I estimate that the warlord behind this guy should be the strongest."
"But I do think that the remaining two waves of relatively low-key people are not not strong enough, but they have a mentality of watching a show. I guess, if you can successfully buy military supplies and go back, you will be the best. What passes through first is the sphere of influence of one of these two waves of people, am I right?"
Chen Zheng helplessly spread his hands.
"You've finished talking, what else do I have to say?"
"You're right. Indeed, if we want to go back, the first person we will go through is the group of people who have never spoken. And I always feel that that group of people gives me a very bad feeling. I even get it from them. I can’t feel the breath of many people, Mr. Li, what do you think..."
"I don't think so. Let's settle the money as soon as possible and leave early tomorrow morning."
Before he could finish speaking, Li Yi interrupted Chen Zheng's words and directly decided on the next plan in an unquestionable tone.
Then, while Chen Zheng was still stunned, he walked away.
Seeing that his boss was gone, his confidants also followed him.
Seeing the silence of his boss, his confidant said something insightfully.
"Boss, I have already arranged everything. As long as the man surnamed Chen gives you the money, we can load the car and set off immediately. There won't be any trouble."
Seeing that Li Yi was still frowning, his confidant added another sentence.
"Especially that batch of firearms. I guess these people from the North District are looking for this brand new batch..."
"It's not your place to know. You'd better not talk too much. You should know the consequences of transporting strategic materials from the Southern District to the Northern District. Aren't you afraid that the walls have ears?"
Speaking of this, Li Yi stared at his confidant with a half-smile as if he was joking.
"Besides, even if no one eavesdrops, can you guarantee that I won't leak it?"
The confidant was startled, his expression was a little forced, and he was full of smiles.
"Boss, are you kidding? How could you..."
"Why can't it be possible for me? Am I not a noble?"
This sentence suddenly woke up his confidants and made him break out in a cold sweat.
yes!
This man is a son of a nobleman. When these firearms are transported to the North District, they harm the interests of the nobles of the Southern District. It is normal for people to report them, right?
At this moment, the confidant suddenly felt that his calves were shaking, his heart was beating, and his eyes towards Li Yi became evasive.
Seeing this, Li Yi laughed and patted his confidant.
"Are you stupid? If I want to report you, why do I have to make this trip? Wouldn't it be easier to just arrest you and all the businessmen in the North District? Or do you think I don't have the ability?"
The confidant immediately shook his head like a rattle.
"No, no, no, my lord has great powers, there is nothing that I can't do."
When he said this, his confidant looked at Li Yi with extremely sincere eyes, more genuine than pearls!
While talking, Li Yi had already walked away.
The henchman did not catch up, but sat slumped on the ground.
What Li Yi said just now really scared him.
Although after a sudden thought, I realized that Boss Li would indeed not report him. This was just a warning.
But why is this?
Yu Heyang has already run away. If they want to survive in Luoshi Town, they must rely on a strong boss.
Li Yi's emergence just met this standard.
Therefore, although they seemed reluctant, these people knew very well that they were willing to call Li Yi the boss.
There is no other thought.
In other words, Li Yi actually didn't have any need to give them authority.
Although they didn't get along for long, their confidants had a rough idea of the new boss's temper and methods.
The new boss will never fail to see that these people really want to join us!
So in this case, why do the new and old bosses need to do more?
This question was finally answered when the caravan set off at dawn.
"What!"
"Are you going to the North District too?"
The confidants were shocked and looked in disbelief.
He didn't understand why.
It's not necessary!
How could a rich man go to such a dangerous area?
He really couldn't understand it!
"What? You're not going?"
Li Yi smiled and said something that made his confidants break out in cold sweat.
"I, I, I..."
"Don't leave me alone. I know you don't dare to go, but I have a reason to go, so while I'm away, just look after my home."
After saying this, Li Yi jumped directly into the car, while Heishan stood silently in front of the carriage, like a loyal guard.
It wasn't until this moment that his confidant suddenly realized.
Was it because of this guy? So this is why the new boss cares so much about the Chen family caravan.
However, what is there about such a silly guy that deserves the new boss to be so worried about?
Originally he wanted to ask a question, but when he heard the last words of the new boss, all the things he had thought about before were forgotten.
These people actually just want a stable life. Since the new boss has made a promise and trusts his group so much, he can only trust the other party.
"Did you all hear it? This is what the boss said. We must protect this family business for the boss. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
Looking at the mighty convoy that had gone away and the deep wheel marks left on the ground, the confidants could only use this motivational method to encourage the remaining people.
Only then did he understand the purpose of Li Yi's test last night.
It turned out that because he was going to travel far away, he originally planned to hand over all the affairs here to himself, so he made himself fully responsible for the previous transactions.
The purpose is to add an invisible shackle to yourself when you have the power and you no longer have it.
It's just that this method is too hidden, and even someone as smart as himself didn't realize it right away.
Whatever, then I can only help you guard it.
The confidant smiled bitterly and thought as he looked at the fleet of cars that had gone away.
