Yuan Fei's proposal essentially made Zheng Hongxiu the head of the Chamber of Commerce's intelligence system.
This at least shows that Yuan Fei, who made numerous contributions to Zhao Cheng in just one year, had no intention of seeking credit or vying for power.
This pleased Zhao Cheng greatly.
Talent and virtue were the criteria Zhao Cheng used to cultivate him into a trusted confidant.
The minimum standard for talent is the ability to do good things.
The minimum standard of virtue is unwavering loyalty.
Zhao Cheng has always only had Zhao Wu and Dong Hua as his confidants. Later, Zheng Hongxiu, Dong Shier and others gradually joined him. As his career grows rapidly, his need for confidants will only increase.
Zhao Cheng asked, "Chairman Xiao, what are your thoughts?"
Xiao Luomu gently swirled his teacup, took a sip, and said, "Making Hongxiu Tower a subordinate organization of Yiwen Society and letting Mother Zheng oversee the overall situation is indeed a win-win solution. It will not only make Mother Zheng more attentive to the work of Yiwen Society, but also allow the information from Yiwen Society to feed back into Hongxiu Tower, enhancing the influence of Hongxiu Tower and its branches in the local area."
“But…” Xiao Luomu said sadly, “The Yiwen Society needs quite a few people to get things running! And these people can’t be hired casually like workers; they all have to be professionals.”
"Chairman Xiao is right."
Zhao Cheng crossed his legs and said, "Let's do as Xiao Fei suggests. We'll turn Hongxiu Tower into a subordinate organization of Yiwen Society, with Zheng Hongxiu in charge and serving as the president of Yiwen Society. Xiao Fei, you'll be the captain."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment.
team leader?
What is the position of the captain of the Anecdotes Society?
"Don't worry, everyone, let me explain slowly."
Noticing the expressions on everyone's faces, Zhao Cheng smiled and slowly said, "This team leader is quite important, second only to Zheng Hongxiu in the organization. From now on, Zheng Hongxiu will be in charge of internal affairs, responsible for personnel, overall planning and other management work within the organization. Yuan Fei will be in charge of external affairs, responsible for the arrangement of field personnel and intelligence gathering."
"As Chairman Xiao just said, it's not easy to find field staff for Yiwen Society, so relying solely on recruiting professionals from outside is definitely not enough. So, Xiaofei, in addition to recruiting some professionals who can start working immediately, I also need you to select some promising talents and then personally provide them with special training."
"These people will be members of the Yiwenfei Team from now on!"
"Team Yiwen!" Yuan Fei exclaimed, staring blankly at Zhao Cheng.
Zhao Cheng nodded and said, "The Yiwen Flying Team will be the elite of the Yiwen Society in the future. Their personal qualities and professional abilities must far surpass those of the girls from Hongxiulou. In peacetime, they will collect important news and anecdotes from all over the world, as well as information on important figures and extraordinary people, for us to publish in the newspaper to broaden the public's knowledge and provide entertainment after meals."
"During times of war when the nation is in peril, I hope that the Yiwen Society can become the most powerful intelligence organization in Dajing, and if necessary, it can even be further developed into an intelligence organization like the Imperial Prison, or even stronger than them!"
What is money?
What's the most valuable thing?
"It's not silver, nor gold, but information!"
Zhao Cheng snapped his fingers and said, "Perhaps you can't fully grasp the feeling right now, but if Yiwen Society can really develop as I described, the profits it brings will definitely exceed your imagination!"
"And you, Yuan Fei."
Zhao Cheng pointed at Yuan Fei and said, "He's the captain of the Yiwenfei team!"
Yuan Fei is not old, but he has always been very calm since he met Zhao Cheng, which may be largely due to his experience of his family being wiped out.
His emotions rarely fluctuate; when he does appear, he is always doing things in a down-to-earth manner.
But at this moment, he could no longer control his emotions. He knelt down on one knee in excitement and shouted at the top of his lungs, "I am honored by your high regard, Master. I would gladly die for you!"
"I hate it so much, I hate it so much, and I never want to hear you say something like that to me again."
Zhao Cheng glared at Yuan Fei and continued, "Your responsibility as captain is immense. Although we've all witnessed your personal abilities—no one can compare to you—personal ability and the ability to teach students are not the same thing. You can only be a captain if you can train people effectively, understand?"
"clear!"
Yuan Fei suddenly turned his face away, his expression becoming serious, and said softly, "She's here again."
Zhao Cheng knew that Yuan Fei was referring to Liu Ling.
Ever since Yu Changsi brought Liu Ling to Yanchuan City, Yuan Fei and this woman, who is also a master of lightness skills, have been at odds.
Originally, Liu Ling only wanted to gather information about Zhao Cheng, but Yuan Fei chased her away, and the two of them circled around Yan Chuan City.
As for Yuan Fei, Zhao Cheng did not give him the order to investigate Yu Changsi, but Yuan Fei deliberately went to test Liu Ling's abilities. Then he was driven away by Liu Ling, and the two chased each other around Yan Chuan City again.
It's exhausting, going back and forth like this.
Xiao Luomu said, "Xiao Fei, why don't you win her over? She's a real talent for Yiwen Society!"
Zhao Cheng clapped his hands and said, "Brother Xiao is absolutely right! If the two of you lead the men at the same time, the Yiwen Society will be established!"
Yuan Fei said dejectedly, "The problem is I can't catch up with her..."
Zhao Cheng said, "Keep going, we believe in you!"
Xiao Luomu also encouraged him, saying, "I don't expect you to win her over right away. If you persevere, you will definitely succeed!"
"She's too close, we can't say anything more," Yuan Fei reminded him.
"Go for it, young man, get paid to pursue girls!" Zhao Cheng clenched his fist.
After Yuan Fei drove Liu Ling away, Zhao Cheng quietly drank tea for a while.
In mid-October, the autumn wind was bleak.
Every now and then, fallen leaves drift down onto the coffee table.
It adds a touch of artistic conception.
After a long silence, Xiao Luomu spoke first: "Young Prime Minister, have you recently bought a lot of land and houses in Yanchuan City?"
Zhao Cheng nodded.
Xiao Luomu asked doubtfully, "I understand that you're buying land to grow grain and brew wine, but why are you spending money to buy so many houses?"
Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "I didn't buy the land for brewing wine. All of this is to prepare for the future development of the Chamber of Commerce."
Xiao Luomu said, "We already have enough land in Jingdong County and Jiangyang County."
Zhao Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "Now I can tell you. My plan for the second phase of the Chamber of Commerce is to focus more on real industries. And the real industries will be based in Yanchuan City. The land and houses I bought can be converted into high-end residential areas or concentrated commercial districts. Of course, this still requires detailed planning, and Dong Hua is in charge of this part of the work."
"Also, Dong Twelve."
"Yes," Dong Shier quickly replied.
Zhao Cheng said, "The next step is to reform your Dongji Trading Company."
Dong Shier asked, "How should it be changed?"
Zhao Cheng took a sip of tea and said, "We have money now, and our influence in Yanchuan is more than enough, so there's no need to make any more small-scale moves. My plan is to transform Dongji Trading Company into Oriental Supermarket."
"Supermarket??" Dong Shier was a little confused and exchanged a glance with Xiao Luomu.
Zhao Cheng put down his teacup and said, "To put it simply, it's a supermarket."
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