Especially Mr. Zhang Bo’s hangover from last night left him completely unaware of anything, and now his heart was pounding.
He became even more anxious, especially after learning that those middle-level managers had been completely wiped out by the senior managers.
“Brother Zhang Bo, did so many things happen last night? This really caught me by surprise.” Zhang Caidong’s expression was truly complex, and his eyes were full of brilliance.
Because after he woke up this morning, he had already learned about the series of events that happened last night through Zhang Bo, and he also knew that yesterday’s events had not actually caused any major trouble.
Not even the Undead Legion’s attack on Deherim caused much trouble.
This included the unrest caused by the remnants of the Diesel Company during the Undead Legion’s attack on Deherim.
And the Green Leaf Group used special means to infiltrate the Castle District, intending to carry out a beheading operation against Lord Shen Mu, but they didn’t expect to suffer heavy losses from Lord Shen Mu’s counter-ambush.
A series of events.
Finally, by this morning, no major troubles or difficult issues had arisen, as if everything was as usual, life continued as it should.
Therefore, Zhang Caidong’s expression was not only complex, but his eyes also showed a hint of relief: “It’s all thanks to you, Brother Zhang Bo, you really turned the tide for me.”
After all, Zhang Caidong also realized that last night, it was truly through Zhang Bo’s personal efforts that the unrest of the Diesel Company’s remnants was quelled.
And Lord Shen Mu, who was subjected to the Green Leaf Group’s beheading attack, was successfully appeased.
He did not allow Lord Shen Mu to contact the Blue Star Humans.
After all, if Lord Shen Mu got angry and contacted the Blue Star Humans, as the highest supervisor among the Blue Star Humans, he, Zhang Caidong, would definitely be called upon to provide an explanation.
After all, the remnants of the Diesel Company were involved in Deherim, and as the chief supervisor and overall person in charge of all Blue Star Humans, he, Zhang Caidong, was completely unaware and had no inkling of this, so he would definitely have to bear responsibility.
And the reason why Zhang Caidong was so grateful to Zhang Bo at this moment was precisely this.
Zhang Bo was able to handle everything perfectly for him.
Moreover, externally, it was said that Zhang Caidong ordered him to do it, and the reason why Zhang Caidong did not show up was because he was in command, and he also secretly arranged a force to serve as a reserve team, specifically targeting potential Green Leaf Group spies and Diesel Company remnants.
This made Zhang Caidong appear even more meritorious and far-sighted.
After Zhang Caidong found out, how could he not feel grateful to Zhang Bo, a fellow clansman from the city village?
“Alright, Brother Cai Dong, you and I are one, we always look out for each other. Wasn’t it my fault you drank too much last night?”
Zhang Bo waved his hand at this moment, and sincerely said to Zhang Caidong: “You already arranged for me to handle so many things last night, and then you yourself were secretly vigilant against the remnants of the Diesel Company and the Green Leaf Group’s spies. You’ve worked hard, so don’t decline.”
Zhang Caidong listened to Zhang Bo’s words and felt quite emotional in his heart.
He didn’t say much, but instead patted Zhang Bo’s arm again to express his gratitude and their unspoken understanding that everything was clear.
Of course, these were all Zhang Caidong’s own thoughts. In reality, in Zhang Bo’s heart, he rolled his eyes when Zhang Caidong patted his arm.
He was quite disgusted.
After all, if the grand plan hadn’t gone wrong last night, then when Zhang Caidong woke up, he would have directly arranged for a Wood Elf Sword Dancer to kill him.
After all, he had been putting up with things before, and thinking about those matters made Zhang Bo feel sick.
He wasn’t a sycophant.
Yet, he had been constantly flattering Zhang Caidong.
How could he endure this dark chapter in his history?
However, Zhang Bo was still putting up with things at this moment. He turned his head to look at Sun Zhiru, who was following two or three meters behind him, and his tone became a little more serious: “Brother Cai Dong, I’ve already made arrangements for Sun Zhiru. He doesn’t know anything, but I told him that you arranged for him to secretly observe whether there were any remnants of the Diesel Company or Green Leaf Group spies among the humans around. He should observe and record anyone who is abnormal. If Lord Shen Mu asks, make sure you don’t say the wrong thing.”
“Mm, very good, this is truly excellent.” Zhang Caidong nodded, glancing at Sun Zhiru, who was still bewildered and looking around two or three meters away, and also nodded gently.
“Brother Cai Dong, and Mr. Zhang Bo, um, if you have any arrangements, just tell me directly. I can only say that I will do my best.” Sun Zhiru also noticed their gazes on him at this moment, and quickly walked over, bowing respectfully to both of them.
After all, for him, he truly believed that Zhang Caidong had arranged his work.
“Just do your own thing. If Lord Shen Mu asks, don’t say too much. Brother Zhang Caidong and I will cover for you here.” Zhang Bo, at this moment, gently reassured him: “And don’t forget what Brother Zhang Caidong told you. If you say the wrong thing, Brother Zhang Caidong won’t be able to save you.”
“Understood, understood, I know everything, I understand everything.” Sun Zhiru bowed his head even more respectfully, showing himself to be quite modest and humble.
For him, this was Zhang Caidong and Zhang Bo giving him face, so they pulled him in and gave him an excuse.
If they hadn’t given him this excuse.
At that time.
Could he really say that he knew nothing, was completely clueless, and just quietly stood with those Blue Star Humans, not only doing nothing, but not even doing rescue or reconnaissance work, appearing like someone who just ate free meals?
That would definitely leave a very bad impression on Lord Shen Mu.
The fact that they could give him such an excuse now was already very good.
How could he still be critical?
At this moment, the Swadian Sergeant standing guard at the door also walked over to inform them that they could enter the Noble Residence.
This was their conversation before entering the Noble Residence and meeting Lord Shen Mu.
At least for Zhang Bo, everything was arranged very stably and appropriately, and there were no significant logical flaws in the conversation.
Based on his understanding of Lord Shen Mu, he wouldn’t care about the thoughts of these Blue Star Humans at all; as long as these Blue Star Humans didn’t cause too much disturbance, everything would be easy to handle.
After all, as long as it could be explained, there was no problem.
At this moment, they had also arrived in the reception hall of the Noble Residence, where Lord Shen Mu was seated in the place of honor.
Waiting for them.
The Swadian Sergeant walking in front entered the reception hall, first respectfully saluting Lord Shen Mu by placing a hand on his chest and bowing, saying, “Respected Lord Shen Mu, these Blue Star Humans have been brought.”
“We greet you, Respected Lord Shen Mu.” At this moment, Zhang Caidong, Zhang Bo, and Sun Zhiru also respectfully placed their hands on their chests and bowed.
“Mm, very good.” Lord Shen Mu raised his hand at this moment, looking at the three people with complex expressions in front of him. The corners of his mouth curled slightly, but he didn’t reveal any flaws in his expression. He just sat in his seat and said indifferently: “Regarding last night’s events, Zhang Bo told me that there were still remnants of the Diesel Company taking advantage of the situation to set fires and cause unrest. This is a matter of the Town Area and also a matter of the Blue Star Humans. Tell me what you know.”
In reality, Lord Shen Mu knew everything because of the Mount & Blade System, but he still had to ask the necessary questions. Otherwise, not asking questions would seem abrupt.
It would also make these people, especially Zhang Bo, become vigilant, and they might realize that Lord Shen Mu had also been accompanying him in acting.
“Lord Shen Mu, there were indeed remnants of the Diesel Company, and according to the arrangements of Chief Supervisor Zhang Caidong, we also uncovered a large number of Diesel Company remnants. They were all reserve cadres in the Diesel Company at that time, but they didn’t become actual cadres, so they were essentially some kind of reserve personnel.”
Zhang Bo spoke first: “It was precisely because they were just some obscure reserve cadres that they weren’t purged during the liquidation. As a result, last night, when they sensed the Undead Legion attacking Deherim, they wanted to seize the opportunity to cause trouble and perish with Deherim.”
“Mm, I didn’t expect that either.” Lord Shen Mu replied indifferently, his gaze turning to Zhang Caidong and Sun Zhiru.
Zhang Caidong immediately took half a step forward at this moment, placed a hand on his chest, bowed his waist, and lowered his head, quickly saying: “That’s right, Respected Lord Shen Mu. Before, I had already sensed that there might be some people in Deherim who were disloyal to you and Deherim, but I didn’t expect that those people were the middle-level managers we later recruited. Most of them were remnants of the Diesel Company, who went to great lengths to curry favor with me, Zhang Bo, Sun Zhiru, and those senior managers. Then we lowered our guard and chose them to become middle-level managers, and some even came before you, Lord Shen Mu, to become Spiritual Realm Commanders.”
“Those middle-level managers.” Lord Shen Mu seemed to recall something at this moment, and his brows couldn’t help but furrow slightly: “Are they those middle-level managers who are responsible for handling grassroots matters under the senior managers?”
“That’s right, Lord Shen Mu, it’s them.”
Sun Zhiru also took half a step forward at this moment and respectfully said: “Before, Chief Supervisor Zhang Caidong and Mr. Zhang Bo had already noticed that they were a bit strange, but they only regarded these eccentricities as a sign of their desire to advance further. After all, what they showed was extreme loyalty to you, Lord Shen Mu, and also extreme loyalty to Deherim. Their loyalty was even exaggerated, far exceeding others. Based on the idea of ‘buying a thousand gold for a horse bone,’ Chief Supervisor Zhang Caidong arranged for them to become middle-level managers to demonstrate that all Blue Star Humans who wanted to become better cadres must be loyal to you, Lord Shen Mu, and Deherim.”
These words were quite skillful, and the logic was also very clear, and they also provided good reasons, which was that buying a thousand gold for a horse bone was for the sake of Lord Shen Mu and Deherim.
The inherent meaning was good, but unexpectedly, it was exploited by those with ulterior motives, the traitors.
It can be said that these words were of a very high standard.
Even Zhang Caidong and Zhang Bo, who were nearby, nodded secretly, feeling that Sun Zhiru was indeed worth befriending deeply.
He was capable, skilled, and understood the bigger picture.
This was truly excellent.
“Is that so?” Lord Shen Mu couldn’t help but sigh after hearing this, shaking his head gently: “They are all just fleas. The Diesel Company has already been annihilated. Could I really pursue them if they just worked well for me in Deherim?”
Lord Shen Mu seemed very regretful.
“Indeed, Respected Lord Shen Mu, you are generous and benevolent. Even when the Green Leaf Group waged war against you last night, you were able to forgive them and choose peaceful negotiations. It shows that many people are selfish and don’t understand your benevolence, generosity, and desire for peace.”
Zhang Bo also sighed at this moment, following Lord Shen Mu’s words, but while speaking, he also shifted Lord Shen Mu’s topic to the Green Leaf Group.
If they were to delve deeper into the matter of the middle-level managers and bring in all those senior managers for questioning.
If any contradictions appeared in their statements.
Then it would be over.
So, it was better to quickly change the subject and shift it to the Green Leaf Group.
After all, the more important task ahead was the peace talks with the Green Leaf Group, and as the person in charge of the peace talks, he, Zhang Bo, also needed to report.
“Indeed.” Lord Shen Mu also seemed a bit helpless, but upon hearing about the Green Leaf Group, he also looked as if his topic had been shifted, and looked at Zhang Bo: “So, Mr. Zhang Bo, how are your peace talks preparations coming along?”
“My initial thought is to take a few senior managers, a few middle-level managers, and Deputy Chief Supervisor Sun Zhiru to the negotiations,” Zhang Bo immediately reported respectfully: “A total of 10 people should be enough.”
“10 people? Is that too few?” Lord Shen Mu frowned, seeming a bit surprised.
“It’s already enough, Respected Lord Shen Mu, these 10 people can already negotiate with them, and besides, if anything really happens, it will minimize losses.” Zhang Bo spoke as if he was entirely considering Lord Shen Mu’s interests.
After all, the Green Leaf Group was now an enemy.
If these core Blue Star Human leaders all went and were directly killed by those people out of anger and shame, then Lord Shen Mu would have lost many Blue Star Human commanders.
Therefore, he had to consider it carefully for him.
“Mm, what you said also makes a lot of sense.” Lord Shen Mu nodded.
However, at this moment, Lord Shen Mu also seemed to recall something.
He turned his head and said to Zhang Bo: (End of chapter)
