#192 - Chapter 192 A Secret Conversation between Two People

The Red Lotus Sect's activities were quite significant, and they were happening right in Mozhou City. It's impossible that Gong Kaiming wouldn't know about it. But the strange thing is that no one from Meilin had come to distribute leaflets.

"None? That's impossible, right? Not even once?" Zuo Wenshan was a little disbelieving.

"Really, none!" Mayor Gong said with a smile.

"That's strange!" Zuo Wenshan frowned even more deeply.

"Hey! Brother Zuo, what's with your reaction? What's wrong? Surely you're not hoping something bad happens to my Meilin, are you?" Mayor Gong said, feigning blame.

"Alas! It seems I, Zuo Wenshan, am truly out of luck! Back in Haizhou, the resettlement camp was wiped out by zombies. Now, I finally get an opportunity to become the mayor of Mozhou City, but Mozhou hasn't had a single day of peace."

"Brother Zuo, I have to say a few words to you about that. Distributing leaflets isn't just happening in your Quiyang resettlement camp. As far as I know, many resettlement camps nearby are the same. The boat will right itself when it reaches the pier. Why are you worrying yourself sick all day long?" Mayor Gong advised.

"Easy for you to say! If the Red Lotus Sect comes to your Meilin, I'll see if you're still so calm!" Zuo Wenshan said irritably.

"Whether they come or not, I'll have the same opinion! I'm telling you, instead of frowning all day long, you should quickly implement the cooperation with the Huatong Chamber of Commerce. If the people have hope, can the Red Lotus Sect still stir up trouble? Look at my Meilin, the economy is thriving, and the people are living well. Aren't all the problems gone then?" Mayor Gong said.

"That makes sense!" Zuo Wenshan nodded.

Flies don't bite seamless eggs. If you want to prevent the Red Lotus Sect from infiltrating, you must solve the people's livelihood problems.

"Of course, otherwise why wouldn't the Red Lotus Sect come to Meilin? It's because they know it would be a waste of time." Mayor Gong boasted.

In reality, the Red Lotus Sect didn't come here because the Huatong Chamber of Commerce had a branch here. Many resettlement camps were paying attention to Meilin's development to use it as a reference for their own decision-making.

Commonly known as: copying homework.

Therefore, it's better for Meilin not to be in chaos.

As for whether anyone would suspect any collusion between the Chamber of Commerce and the Red Lotus Sect? Let them think what they want. Dongfang Chen was still considering how to cooperate with the Red Cloak Sect. Wouldn't that cause an uproar then?

Regarding this point, Dongfang Chen stated that they would get used to it.

When the time comes, the Huatong Chamber of Commerce just needs to issue a statement maintaining neutrality.

As for whether anyone would express dissatisfaction or protest? Don't be silly. If you have the ability, then don't cooperate. We'll see who lives and who dies then.

"Brother Gong, I came to see you today because I have another matter to discuss with you," Zuo Wenshan said.

"Oh? Brother Zuo, please speak," Mayor Gong said seriously.

"It's like this, I went to the Southeast Military Region today…"

Immediately, Zuo Wenshan repeated Zongzhen Yue's words.

"Commander Zongzhen really said that?" Gong Kaiming frowned.

"That's right. Think about it, if this is the meaning of the council, do you know what that means?" Zuo Wenshan asked.

Gong Kaiming didn't speak, waiting for him to continue.

"It means that our resettlement camps have been completely abandoned!" Zuo Wenshan said, staring at him intently.

"Hiss ~" Gong Kaiming was shocked by these words.

But upon closer inspection, that was indeed the truth.

"I suddenly recalled the 2055 Human Survival White Paper issued by the council three months ago. Do you think there's a possibility that the purpose of the council issuing this white paper was to let each resettlement camp fend for itself?" Zuo Wenshan said.

"To be honest, this idea has already become mainstream in private. I've attended several gatherings of resettlement camp leaders before, and I've heard a lot of comments in this regard. However, everyone doesn't mind this point, and is actually happy to see it happen," Mayor Gong said.

"Why is that?" Zuo Wenshan asked.

"Think about it, if the higher-ups let go and don't care, how is that different from being a local emperor? As long as you don't go too far, you can do whatever you want on your own little piece of land, right? It's just that this matter can only be understood implicitly and cannot be expressed in words. It's just that Zhai Yuze of Quiyang Resettlement Camp was too stupid. He actually picked a fight at this time and insisted on shouting out the matter of autonomy, which is why he was finally dismissed? Tell me, isn't it great to close the door and be a local emperor?" Gong Kaiming said.

"So that's how it is! Then, Brother Gong, do you think it's good to cooperate with this Huatong Chamber of Commerce, or not?" Zuo Wenshan asked.

"Then what does Brother Zuo think?" Mayor Gong asked.

"There are advantages and disadvantages, right? If we don't cooperate, then no one will interfere in the internal affairs of the resettlement camp, and it will be more free. But in that case, the safety factor is not enough. If we cooperate, the safety factor is enough, but it might be like letting a wolf into the house," Zuo Wenshan said.

"Brother Zuo, you're wrong, completely wrong," Mayor Gong said.

"Oh? Where am I wrong?" Zuo Wenshan looked at him, puzzled, and asked.