The Second Elder breathed a sigh of relief, "Understood." He thought to himself, "How can the Deputy Master love money even more than I do?"
"Also, try to investigate the background of that employer. I want to know who is behind it all," Wen Nongnong added.
The Second Elder quickly agreed, "Don't worry, Vice Master, I'll take care of this."
Wen Nongnong nodded. "That's good."
The elders have witnessed the recent growth and money-making ability of Baihualou, and they have already tasted the benefits. Therefore, they now have great faith in Wen Nongnong and are eager to achieve something to curry favor with her.
Therefore, after Wen Nongnong finished speaking with the Second Elder, several elders rushed to report to Wen Nongnong.
Wen Nongnong patted her hand and said with a smile, "Everyone has worked hard. Let the Grand Elder speak first."
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder was in high spirits. He straightened his clothes, stood up, and reported the matter of the Power Accumulation Institute to Wen Nong Nong.
The Training Institute was the place he was in charge of training soldiers.
"It's been a while since the Vice Master has visited. You may not know, but the Power Accumulation Academy has recently recruited another batch of disciples, and they all have a good foundation and solid skills. Several of them are already capable of handling things on their own. A few days ago, someone came to hire guards. Since the Vice Master is here today, why don't you go and take a look at the Power Accumulation Academy?"
Wen Nongnong thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright."
So the group went to the Grand Elder's Energy Storage Hall.
The Training Institute has a large training ground.
When Wen Nongnong and the others entered, the disciples inside were practicing their martial arts.
Just as the Grand Elder said, they were all well-trained and proficient in all eighteen martial arts.
Wen Nongnong's heart stirred; the Grand Elder had indeed not disappointed her.
Her vision of a private army was beginning to take shape.
However, it would be better if the scale were larger.
Thinking it over, she said to the Grand Elder, "The disciples taught by the Grand Elder are indeed all outstanding in their abilities. Given time, they will surely be able to take on ten opponents at once."
The Grand Elder was flattered by the praise, feeling that all his efforts over the past period had been worthwhile.
"It's because the deputy director trusts me that I've been able to get things done."
Wen Nongnong said seriously, "Elder, you are the most senior member of the Chiyu Elder family. If I don't trust you, who else can I trust?"
The Grand Elder found it very pleasing; the Deputy Headmaster was indeed a discerning person!
“However, there’s no need to rush to send these disciples out as guards. The Grand Elder can take this opportunity to recruit more disciples. When the time is right, it’s not too late to send them out. But they need to know that no matter where they are, they must return immediately when the building needs to recall them,” Wen Nongnong added.
The elder hesitated for a moment, "But if we don't send people out, the daily expenses will keep increasing, and we'll have to recruit more, which will be quite costly..."
"Elder, you don't need to worry about the money. Elder 5 and I will find a way to solve it. You can go ahead and recruit them. But there is one thing you must remember: you must make them obey the rules of the building and follow orders without question."
The Grand Elder was taken aback, unable to immediately pinpoint what was wrong, but nodded in agreement. "Since the Vice-Lord has said so, I have no more reservations. Leave the matter of strengthening the Power Accumulation Academy to me."
Wen Nongnong nodded.
After inspecting the Power Accumulation Institute, Wen Nongnong went to check on the Assassin Institute, which was under the jurisdiction of the Second Elder.
Chiyu Tower originally made its living by killing for money. However, after Wen Nongnong took over, Chiyu Tower's main source of income changed, and the entire Chiyu Tower was divided into several parts. Therefore, although the assassin academy still killed for money, its nature was different.
After inspecting the assassin's academy, she went to the escort agency run by the Third Elder.
The escort agency established by the Third Elder was not located inside the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, but rather two streets away from it, not far away, and it was a separate storefront.
The bodyguards inside are all former disciples of the Third Elder, and they all possess martial arts skills. However, they are still somewhat unaccustomed to the sudden transition from assassins to bodyguards.
But recently, I've taken on a few jobs, big and small. Although the items I'm escorting aren't particularly valuable, I've made a name for myself in Tunzhou, and people have been coming to talk business with me.
Next up is the Fourth Elder.
The Fourth Elder was in charge of intelligence gathering.
When it was his turn to report, he looked smug and lowered his voice to say to Wen Nongnong, "The deputy tower master probably has no idea what kind of intelligence I've been gathering lately."
Wen Nongnong paused for a moment and asked, "Then I wonder what kind of remarkable intelligence Fourth Elder has gathered?"
The Fourth Elder couldn't help but lower his voice again, "That Jue King is secretly stockpiling troops and buying warhorses from the Northern Di people. I think war is about to break out soon."
Wen Nongnong was startled. "Fourth Elder, you haven't made a mistake?"
"This is absolutely true. I was afraid of making a mistake, so I checked it repeatedly," the Fourth Elder said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong's expression turned somewhat serious.
She knew that the King Jue was ambitious and would rebel sooner or later, but she didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
"I understand about this matter. Fourth Elder, you must keep your mouth shut and not let the news leak out," she instructed.
“I understand the seriousness of the matter. I haven’t told anyone but you, the deputy head of the building,” the Fourth Elder said, suddenly opening his palm towards her.
Wen Nongnong was stunned for a moment, "What?"
The Fourth Elder said, "Although you are the Deputy Head of the Pavilion, you are also the Regent's Consort. The information I am telling you today can be considered as me selling it to you, the Regent's Consort. According to the rules, shouldn't Your Highness give some information fee?"
Wen Nongnong: "..."
After a long pause, her lips twitched slightly, and she reminded him, "Fourth Elder, we're all family here. Isn't this inappropriate?"
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