#114 - Chapter 114 Zong Zhengyue's Arrival

"Soldiers? Which unit would come to the Merlin Settlement?"

Their current reach only extends to the Central Military Region and the Southwest Military Region.

The Dark Night Team of the Central Military Region has Shen Wengang and Luo Er, and the Southwest Military Region has Yan Fangfang.

Niu Xingwang was worried that Gong Kaiming was up to something, so he contacted Dongfang Chen immediately.

"Soldiers? How many people came?" Dongfang Chen frowned upon hearing that soldiers had gone to Merlin.

"About a dozen." Niu Xingwang replied.

Yan Zhengping just left, he shouldn't be able to reach Merlin so quickly. Besides, Yan Zhengping's destination is the Northeast Military Region. Merlin has nothing to do with him, so there's no reason for him to go there.

Then it's very likely to be someone from the Southeast Military Region.

"Let's continue to observe for now, and contact me if there's any news." Dongfang Chen thought, a dozen people shouldn't cause any accidents.

…

"It's here. This is a mercenary guild established by a businessman in Merlin. The people in the guild all wear this kind of clothing," Mayor Gong said, leading the soldiers to the entrance of the mercenary guild.

Several soldiers looked around, and the people patrolling the entrance were indeed wearing combat uniforms.

The soldier felt that this information was very important, so he reported it to Zongzhen Yue via satellite phone.

Zongzhen Yue was furious after hearing the report.

"What? A civilian force in a small settlement is wearing combat uniforms? Is there any justice? Is there any law?"

He, Zongzhen Yue, had only gotten 200 sets of clothes on credit from the Southwest Military Region in the past two days, and he hasn't even paid the bill yet. He didn't expect that someone in his territory had already put them on. This made Zongzhen Yue suspect that the clothes had been leaked from their Southeast Military Region.

No wonder Yan Zhengping didn't let him investigate the origin of the equipment. Was he afraid that he would discover this secret?

Outrageous, simply outrageous!

Since the clothes were made in his Southeast Military Region, why did he run to the Southwest Military Region to buy them? Simply outrageous!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He quickly grabbed his coat, went out, and headed straight for the Merlin Settlement.

…

"Another one? Looks like a high-ranking official?" Niu Xingwang was stunned again when he heard Gu Qingyi's report.

What kind of wind is blowing today? Why is it so strange?

"Commander, it's here." The soldier waiting at the door reported when he saw Zongzhen Yue arrive.

Mayor Gong was already exhausted from being tossed around. He had already waited for Zuo Wenshan and his party on the rooftop of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce for a long time. Before he could catch his breath, he took the soldiers back to welcome Zongzhen Yue.

"What's going on? I really regret saying that one extra word," Mayor Gong thought, panting.

But when he heard the soldier shout "Commander", he immediately perked up.

"My God! Commander? Zongzhen Yue, Commander of the Southeast Military Region? Member of Congress?" Mayor Gong wasn't a newbie in the officialdom, he had that much knowledge.

At this time, he didn't feel tired at all. A big shot came to Merlin, it's going to take off!

However, at this time, no one noticed Mayor Gong's eager gaze.

Zongzhen Yue looked around, and the people patrolling the entrance were indeed wearing combat uniforms.

Zhang Yuankui, who was sitting in the guild's office, noticed the abnormality at the door, so he went downstairs and walked out.

"Mayor Gong, why don't you come in and have a seat since you're already at the door?" Zhang Yuankui asked with a smile.

"Let me introduce you, this is the president of our mercenary guild: Tiansha." Mayor Gong hurriedly stepped forward to introduce.

"This is?" Zhang Yuankui looked at Mayor Gong and asked.

"This is our Commander of the Southeast Military Region, Commander Zongzhen Yue," Mayor Gong introduced.

"President Tiansha, I would like to ask, where did your guild's combat uniforms come from?" Zongzhen Yue asked eagerly.

"Commander Zong, our combat uniforms are all provided by the Huatong Chamber of Commerce." Zhang Yuankui was confused and didn't say much.

"Huatong Chamber of Commerce?" Zongzhen Yue had never heard of it.

"Oh, the Huatong Chamber of Commerce is a new organization established by a businessman in Merlin," Mayor Gong explained from the side.

"Great! Mayor Gong, take me to meet the president of this Huatong Chamber of Commerce." Zongzhen Yue said happily.

He thought, the combat uniforms must have come from this Huatong Chamber of Commerce.

"Ah? Congressman Zong, how about we have a simple meal first, take a rest, and then I'll take you over there?" Mayor Gong finally met a congressman, and he had to find a chance to build a relationship.

"There's no need to eat, lead the way!" Zongzhen Yue commanded with an unquestionable expression.

"Oh, okay!" Mayor Gong didn't dare to refuse and hurriedly agreed.

So, the group marched towards the Huatong Chamber of Commerce again.

At this time, Zongzhen Yue realized the difference in the Merlin Settlement.

The streets were bustling with people, and there were various small vendors on both sides. Such an atmosphere was rare in the whole country.

However, he didn't say anything. Since ancient times, Yu Su Province has been a commercially prosperous and economically strong province, perhaps this is a business gene engraved in its bones.

Soon, the group arrived at Niu Xingwang's office.

"Congressman Zong, this is the big boss of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, Niu Xingwang," Mayor Gong introduced.

"Boss Niu, this is Commander Zong of our Southeast Military Region."

"Commander Zong, I've heard so much about you!" Niu Xingwang quickly greeted.