The splendid island city in later generations was still desolate, with only one battalion of Qing soldiers stationed there.
If it weren't for the Weihai Weijun Port of the Beiyang Navy not far away, I'm afraid the first-tier city in future generations would be even more desolate.
But even so, the geographical location of Jiaoao Island City is so advantageous that it has unknowingly become a transfer station for the north-south offshore route, and it is also the hardest hit area for "private cargo" in the nearby waters.
At this time, the sun was shining brightly, the sky was blue, and a digital standard Shandong man stood on a high place next to a "private" dock in Jiao'ao.
He was followed by more than a dozen powerful men, who looked like they were no ordinary people at first glance.
"Master Yan, is the Wu Dong you mentioned really that powerful?"
The leading man among them curiously asked the middle-aged warrior beside him: "Isn't this an exaggeration? This is absolutely unacceptable!"
The so-called 'Master Yan' is Yan Zhendong who left the Foshan Militia and returned to his hometown for more than a year.
At this time, his complexion was not very good, his brows were slightly furrowed and his face was solemn, looking very worried.
If Wu Dong were here, he would definitely ask him thoughtfully: Is Master Yan encountering any difficulties?
Yan Zhendong is indeed in trouble, and it is related to the current situation in Lu.
"Don't worry, Wu Dong's abilities are definitely top-notch!"
Speaking of Wu Dong, Yan Zhendong's originally frowned brows relaxed slightly, and his face showed confidence, promising: "When he arrives and has been in contact with him for a while, you will know!"
When he said this, he looked confident.
Although he left the Foshan Militia and returned to his hometown six months ago, he never stopped paying attention to Wu Dong's movements.
At that time, Wu Dong had successfully established a foothold in the southwest coastal areas of Khmer and showed signs of external expansion.
There were frequent exchanges between the sea-going fleet that was diverted from the Foshan militia and the temporary camp established by Wu Dong, and naturally they brought back a lot of relevant information.
As the core coach of the militia, Yan Zhendong was naturally qualified to know the details, and he admired Wu Dong deeply in his heart.
I originally thought that this kid was so whimsical that even if he could achieve something, it would take several years to accumulate.
Unexpectedly, just how long has passed, this guy has already gained a certain reputation.
According to the news brought back by the sea-going fleet, although the temporary camp where Wu Dong is located is simple and crude, it has all the necessary living supplies and has a lot of profitable output.
As long as we continue to operate without major unexpected twists and turns, we have great hope of becoming a vassal town in Khmer.
Even after Yan Zhendong left the Foshan Militia, he had close contact with the Militia through letters and learned about Wu Dong's situation through the Militia.
Although it was more troublesome, correspondence took longer, and the information that could be obtained was often lagging behind, Yan Zhendong had no intention of giving up.
In the next six months, he was busy restoring the family's momentum and received only two letters from the militia. He was surprised by the waves Wu Dong caused in Nanyang.
Although the information I learned through letters was one-sided, I also understood how shocking Wu Dong's behavior was.
This guy actually changed his usual low-key behavior and started to challenge Nanyang with fists, and even made him famous.
Wu Huhu, tut!
Even though it was just a simple summary of the letter, Yan Zhendong still had a surging heart and the urge to go to Nanyang to see Wu Laohu's style.
Cow ratio!
After hanging out with Wu Dong for a long time, he learned some inexplicable new words, which he felt were quite appropriate to use here.
Unfortunately, Wu Dongyuan is far away in Nanyang and his whereabouts are unpredictable. It is not easy to communicate with him through letters.
Otherwise, Yan Zhendong should be questioned about everything he says, why are you so awesome?
Speaking of which, he admired Wu Dong's ability to build industries and plan businesses.
After returning to my hometown, I wanted to revive my family reputation. After running around for more than half a year, I still had no clue. Instead, I got involved in a huge trend.
There was no way, he had become quite a famous boxer, and there was no way he could stay aloof from this trend that had almost swept the entire Lu region.
Because of this, he has personally experienced the difficulties of buying property and planning a career, and he admires Wu Dong's ability to do things lightly but not important.
Whether in Foshan or Khmer, if you want to set up an industry and plan for the future, it is as simple as eating and drinking, and it can still develop prosperously.
This kind of ability is not ordinary for a cow.
Yan Zhendong also wanted to express himself in the trend sweeping Lu Di, and since they were all from his hometown, his mouth was not as strict as when he was wandering outside.
One time when I was drunk and lamenting randomly, it attracted the attention of the men around me.
I couldn't help but ask this guy again and again, and he really wanted to show off his ideas, so he gave an overview of what Wu Dong had done.
There is no way, speaking of it, Wu Dong is still his martial arts successor.
Just like showing off one's accomplished nephew in front of outsiders, talking about it really makes one's face feel bright and proud.
As a result, the men around him listened and repeatedly asked Yan Zhendong to write letters and invite Wu Dong, a powerful man, to come to Lu to "work together on great things."
Yan Zhendong didn't feel embarrassed, and even had some expectations in his heart.
He could write a letter, but he also had something to say first. Wu Dong was wandering around Southeast Asia at this time, so he couldn't guarantee whether the letter he sent would be delivered in time or what the other party would think.
This is an objective fact. Nanyang is a bit far away from Lu. Many famous heroes in Lu do not necessarily know that Nanyang exists.
I just didn't expect that almost three months after sending the letter, a reply actually came, and it was Wu Dong's own handwriting.
The content of the letter is very simple. His affairs in Nanyang have come to an end, and it doesn't matter whether he is personally in charge or not.
Since Yan Zhendong is in trouble here, he will come to Lu Di to help as soon as he has dealt with the follow-up.
This time, Yan Zhendong was deeply moved...
Ask yourself, had he been at a time when his career was booming, he might not have been able to make up his mind to go thousands of miles away to support his friends.
Of course, he had doubts in his heart. Based on his understanding of Wu Dong, could he have other plans and help him just by the way?
But after thinking about it, I didn't have a clue at all, so I didn't continue to fiddle with my not very bright brain.
Even if this was the case, he was quite touched. At least they had not forgotten his friend.
I informed the men around me about the news, but I didn’t get the positive feedback I expected.
I just want to express my welcome to Wu Dong, and I will have to wait for further contact before making a final judgment on anything else.
Although he felt unhappy, Yan Zhendong didn't say much.
To be honest, Wu Dong's experience is indeed a bit legendary. When outsiders hear it, they find it incredible. Their first reaction is to exaggerate.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it.
Among other things, he saw with his own eyes that the Foshan militia grew from scratch to a level that even the government was extremely afraid of.
Just like this, even a high official in the court might not be able to do it.
Of course, the men around me may not believe it, but they still have great expectations for Wu Dong.
After all, anyone who can start from scratch and become such a famous person in Foshan and now Nanyang has real abilities no matter how low-level he is.
Right now, they just lack such capable helpers.
Yan Zhendong didn't know the thoughts of the men around him. If he knew, he would definitely not agree with it, and he would even be dissatisfied.
How could Wu Dong be inferior to others with his talent?
The reason why he invited Wu Dong over was not only because he was not friendly with the locals, but most importantly, he wanted to ask for his help to revive the Yan family's business.
Can the debt owed by a private person be the same as the debt owed by a power that is rapidly expanding?
Maybe, the warm-hearted Wu Dong will be severely offended.
Fortunately, neither Yan Zhendong nor the men around him took the initiative to reveal their thoughts. At this time, they were all focused on waiting for Wu Dong's arrival.
They received a message from the Foshan militia and knew the specific date of Wu Dong's arrival, but they did not know the specific time of the ship's arrival, so they could only come early and wait.
As a result, from the time the sun just rose in the morning until the sun was high in the sky, there was no sea ship from Guangzhou.
Whether it was Yan Zhendong or the men around him, they were inevitably a little impatient and couldn't help but mutter.
Seeing Yan Zhendong's confident attitude and full confidence in Wu Dong, the big men from Shandong around him were all dubious.
It's just that because of Yan Zhendong's face, he couldn't express his doubts.
"Master Yan, tell us more about the development process of the Foshan Militia and the specific internal situation!"
The leading Shandong man directly changed the topic and asked curiously: "It's not that I don't believe it, but I feel that the development momentum of the Foshan militia is too rapid!"
After they got acquainted with Yan Zhendong before, they were naturally quite surprised to learn all about the Foshan Militia from Yan Zhendong's mouth.
In less than half a year, Wu Dong, whom we had not met, developed the militia into the number one local gangster force in Foshan.
Even with the help of local celebrities like Huang Feihong, it would be quite a big deal.
Apart from anything else, although the business they are currently doing seems to be booming and developing with astonishing momentum, to be honest, their foundation is too shallow.
The main reason is that the attitude of the government is murky and unclear. Some officials secretly support them, while others are rude to them and severely suppress them whenever they get an opportunity.
Even if there are rumors that the nobles in the capital think highly of them, the Shandong men who are the leaders are unsure.
They all know very well what kind of behavior the imperial officials have. Don't let others betray you. In the end, they happily count the money for you. That would be too frustrating and depressing.
For some things, it is better to prepare for a rainy day in advance. They urgently need the help of talents like Wu Dong...
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