Chapter 269: Urban Special Forces King
Chen Xingtai realized that something must have happened to the butcher and the others, otherwise they would not have gone a week without replying.
It is said that Shizhou is not peaceful either, but there is no news from the outside world about what exactly happened.
Just then, he received an invitation from Qin Luoshuang.
Chen Xingtai immediately set off for Huaizhen.
Due to their cooperation over this period, he and the young female Minister of Security have become very familiar with each other.
The characteristic of Changshan County is its youthfulness. Unlike the old imperial bureaucrats, the county government office has many young faces, full of vigor and vitality.
Thanks to the completion of the highway, it only took Chen Xingtai fifteen minutes to get from Shangxi Town to Qin Luoshuang's office.
The two of them didn't exchange pleasantries and just sat down to start talking about business, which is also one of the characteristics of Changshan County.
"How long do we expect to complete the cultivation of 500,000 hectares of arable land, when will we get the first harvest, and what is the expected yield?"
Chen Xingtai knew it as soon as he heard it: "Not enough food again?"
Qin Luoshuang nodded.
Chen Xingtai's face darkened. After a moment's mental calculation, he said, "The new land is very fertile, with good geological properties and high fertility. We've organized 330,000 people to cultivate it, and we expect to complete reclamation and sowing in a month. Since it's late autumn now, we'll be planting cold-resistant potatoes, radishes, Chinese cabbage, winter wheat, and winter peas."
"Winter wheat will be harvested in the summer and autumn of next year, and the rest will take another two to three months. The harvest is expected to be 5 million tons of potatoes and about 4 million tons of other vegetables. However, the tonnage of Chinese cabbage contains water, so the actual harvest is not that much."
"Wheat will be harvested next year and is expected to be 2 million tons."
Qin Luoshuang remained silent. Chen Xingtai said, "If the county is in urgent need of food, we can plant more potatoes. Potatoes are high-yielding and can fill the stomach. The poor rely on them to survive in times of disaster. Even if they eat too much, they may cause heartburn and bloating, but it's better than starving to death."
Qin Luoshuang shook her head.
"No need, Xingtai, just stick to your original plan. We won't be able to survive more than two or three months with the current problem."
Chen Xingtai asked with concern: "Why? Doesn't the county have any money? We can pay taxes."
Qin Luoshuang smiled slightly.
"No, you don't have to pay. County Chief Lin said so."
Chen Xingtai also laughed: "The county didn't take our money when we were in trouble. How can we sit idly by and do nothing when the county is in trouble?"
The two argued for a while, and finally Qin Luoshuang came up with a compromise: "How about this, Xingtai, when you go back, select a thousand people to join the Changshan County army. This will also be considered as contributing to the defense of Changshan County."
Chen Xingtai clapped his hands and said with a smile, "That's a good idea. There must be many young men in town who would be willing to do it."
Qin Luoshuang smiled and said, "Actually, the main problem now is that we are blocked. The empire's grain market is under strict control, and we can't buy that much grain."
Chen Xingtai asked with concern: "What should we do then?"
"You've been active around here quite a lot lately. Do you know which state still has a large amount of food stored?"
Chen Xingtai's expression turned serious.
"You mean, you want to go and make a private deal with them? Or... rob them?"
Qin Luoshuang smiled softly: "Are you surprised? Lin Wen and his Dragon Group are experts in this field, often committing murders and arson."
Chen Xingtai scratched the back of his head. He spent most of his time in Changshan County in Shangxi Town. He was not very familiar with Lin Wen’s great achievements. He only knew that County Chief Lin led his troops to attack Qingcheng in order to save the Kuomintang.
He thought for a moment and said, "As for nearby Hezhou and Yunzhou, there's not much food. The governors-general of the two states have already started implementing food control."
"In order to gain political achievements, the Governor of Xiyan Prefecture, Bai Liuxi, handed over 5 million tons of grain, and a severe famine is occurring within the province."
"Shizhou is the largest grain-producing state, and today was a bumper harvest. They must have some grain reserves, but..."
Chen Xingtai briefly recounted the affairs of the Kuomintang.
Qin Luoshuang didn't seem worried at all after hearing this. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, just leave it to County Chief Lin's Dragon Team."
He took out his satellite phone and called Lin Wen.
A moment later, Lin Wen appeared in the conference room, looking a little unhappy.
"Didn't I tell you to leave it to you? Why are you calling me... Hey, Xingtai is here too."
Chen Xingtai nodded and said, "Good evening, County Governor Lin."
Qin Luoshuang briefly explained the situation to him, then said, "Send your Dragon Group to rescue the Kuomintang members and then grab at least 200,000 tons of food. I will rent a large cargo ship to assist with transportation."
However, Lin Wen, who used to act without hesitation upon hearing about such matters, hesitated this time.
"Well, Qin Luoshuang, the Dragon Group's agents have all gone to Heihai for recuperation..."
Chen Xingtai asked, "Where is Heyhai?"
Qin Luoshuang opened her eyes wide: "Recuperate? Why do I need to recuperate?"
Lin Wen felt a little guilty: "Well, I was careless and accidentally fell into the hands of an old silver coin... Well, I mean, they are not omnipotent supermen, they will get tired and injured..."
Qin Luoshuang's expression softened instantly. "I'm sorry, Lin Wen, I shouldn't have said that. I should have known that your strength must come at a price."
Chen Xingtai also nodded: "Soldiers also get tired one day. We should not take things for granted when we ask for them."
"Xingtai is right, Lin Wen, leave it to me this time."
Qin Luoshuang smiled at Lin Wen, her smile as bright and dazzling as the sunlight reflected on ice crystals.
Her beauty is sharp and unrestrained, like a snow-white sword.
When she smiled, it was like a sword being unsheathed. When she smiled at Lin Wen, it was like a fairy pointing a sword at his neck.
Inexplicably, Lin Wen's blood began to boil, and in an instant, a heroic spirit surged up, just like metallic sodium meeting water, or a cultivator meeting an immortal.
"Okay! I will assist you in secret. Although my attack spells have been blocked, I can still let you witness the strength of the Urban Soldier King!"
Although neither of them understood what "attack spells" and "urban soldier kings" were, from what Lin Wen said, it seemed that he wanted to participate in the battle personally.
Of course, this wouldn't work. Just as the two were about to persuade him to stop, Yun Zhixing suddenly burst in, shouting, "Minister Qin, Shizhou called! He said they've captured one of our people and are demanding a ransom, or they'll kill him!"
The expressions of the three people present changed in an instant. Qin Luoshuang said in a deep voice: "Take over the signal."
A moment later, a voice came from the phone on the table.
"Changshan County boy, speak up."
The voice of a middle-aged man sounded hoarse.
Lin Wen replied calmly, "It's me, County Chief Lin Wen."
There was laughter over there.
"I'm Wu Daxiong, the chairman of the Shizhou United Jianhai Association. County Governor Lin, I haven't settled the score with you yet. You cut off our financial resources, caused the deaths of so many of my brothers, and caused me to be punished by Governor Gu. I still remember it all."
A sinister sneer, an unconcealable arrogance and complacency.
"God has eyes. Today I finally caught you. Tell me, what happened?"
"How much?" Lin Wen asked directly.
"Oh? That's pretty straightforward. Don't you want to listen to their voices? Aren't you afraid that I'm lying to you?" A weak female voice screamed from the phone, and Chen Xingtai's hands clenched in an instant: "Nightingale!"
There was another huge noise coming from the phone, as well as angry scolding, beatings, and the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground in the distance.
"Haha, County Chief Lin, did you hear that? Do you have video communication? I really want to talk to you face to face..."
"Fifty million, release him immediately."
Lin Wen's tone remained unchanged, as if he was indifferent to his provocation.
"Oh?" The voice on the phone said slowly, "It seems they are very important people to County Chief Lin. I'll have to think about it."
"cash."
As soon as these two words came out, the breathing of the person on the other side suddenly became heavier.
There was a pause on the phone, and then he said, "80 million, cash."
Lin Wen didn't even blink: "Okay."
"Before dawn, Ningdu Town, Xu Mazi's compound. No more waiting after the deadline."
Click, the phone hung up.
Lin Wen said, "Qin Luoshuang, immediately ask Old Xie to prepare 80 million in cash for me."
Qin Luoshuang said anxiously: "You can't go, I will arrange for Crow Agent, Yun Zhixing, you go..."
Lin Wen sneered, "How can a guy who can't even protect the workers be the county chief? He eats and drinks for free, enjoys himself for free, and takes good karma for free? Do as I say!"
He turned and walked out the door, casually patting Yun Zhixing, who was standing at the door as humble as a minion.
"Also, he's a human being, not a dog. If you're going to die, please find County Magistrate Lin. There are no scapegoats in Changshan County."
Old Xie is no longer the same person he used to be. Although 80 million in cash is a lot, the Changshan County Finance Department still managed to gather it quickly.
Since the currency used was the largest denomination in the empire, the 80 million in cash weighed only 50 kilograms and was packed in a large suitcase.
Lin Wen carried the suitcase with cash and walked out of the county hall without looking back, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.
Qin Luoshuang looked at Lin Wen's departing back, sighed slightly, and said softly: "Zhixing, quickly mobilize the people and set off. We must protect his safety."
"Also, don't take what I said just now too seriously. You know, County Chief Lin is our pillar. He's so important. Even if I die, he can't die. I'm not using you as a scapegoat... In fact, I've always considered you a friend, and so has Xia..."
Yun Zhixing's eyes were shining, and his gaze had never left the direction where Lin Wenyuan had gone since then.
He seemed to have not heard the young lady's words at all, and only murmured: "So handsome, so handsome, Master... would you like this? I like it so much..."
Chen Xingtai was also greatly encouraged and wished he could join County Chief Lin in the battle to kill the enemy.
He suddenly said, "I suggest that in the future, when our soldiers charge into battle, they must also have such leaders."
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Soul: 203%
Tao follows nature: the highest.
Weapons: a shotgun, three assault rifles, a Baxter heavy sniper rifle, ten grenades, and ten smoke bombs.
No need for flashbangs, he has them.
That's enough.
Lin Wen closed his eyes and activated the spell.
The people from the Remote Sensing Democratic Party, Rock, Butcher, and Nightingale, were very familiar to him, and he quickly found their presence in the gray mist of magic and established contact with them.
[A world away]
A faint white light lit up on his body, and after a moment, the spell was successful.
Humph, you scum of Shizhou, you are finished.
The next moment, Lin Wen disappeared.
Half a minute later.
Yun Zhixing came running from outside the barracks and shouted, "Chief Lin! Let's go! The Changshan County Navy's speedboats are ready! We've mobilized 600 of our most elite agents, and Miss will join me. I'll be in the open, and she'll be in the dark. We will definitely kill all the enemies and rescue Nightingale and the others!"
He turned the corner and the agent reported that County Mayor Lin had turned in.
"Chief Lin, please rest assured. I will definitely protect you and will never allow anyone to... eh?"
"Where are the people?"
(End of this chapter)
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