The strength and vision that Li Ding displayed surprised and worried Guess Uncle.
Guess Uncle knew that the matter at the Zen Temple might not be a coincidence.
Perhaps this was something Li Ding had planned for a long time, a layout he had prepared in advance.
How many more such layouts were there?
Even Guess Uncle couldn't figure it out, or rather, he didn't dare to think about it.
But Guess Uncle knew very well that all the forces, including Daban, Xiaomo Nong, Daqulin, and others, would likely undergo a major reshuffle due to this move by the Bobei Army.
Guess Uncle wondered in his heart what Li Ding wanted to tell him.
Li Ding, however, calmly picked up his teacup and said to Guess Uncle, "Guess Uncle, have some tea. Although our Bobei Army's transportation is inconvenient in this area now."
"But this mountain has no shortage of good tea."
Guess Uncle took a sip of tea and said, "Commander, did you keep me for some instructions?"
"Instructions are for outsiders," Li Ding chuckled, "But Guess Uncle is one of us. No need for instructions."
Without beating around the bush, Li Ding went straight to the point: "My people have received news that many forces are eyeing those weapons in your side warehouse."
"I'm afraid there will be no shortage of trouble on the way."
Guess Uncle was stunned. He had just received the news, and he didn't expect Li Ding to know about it already.
Guess Uncle frowned and said seriously, "Commander, rest assured. Since we, Daban, have agreed to this matter, we will ensure it gets done no matter what!"
Putting down his teacup, Li Ding patted Guess Uncle's hand and said, "Guess Uncle, you are a smart man. You should know what kind of business a small town like Maniuzhen has that would warrant my personal visit?"
Upon hearing this, Guess Uncle thought, "As expected."
Li Ding's personal visit to Maniuzhen was indeed for something else.
He hurriedly asked, "Commander, what other needs do you have? Just tell me, and I will do my best to fulfill them."
Li Ding looked at Guess Uncle and remained silent for a while.
After a long time, when Guess Uncle's back was soaked in cold sweat, Li Ding finally spoke, "Guess Uncle, the Bobei Army can't stay trapped in the mountains forever."
"Recently, forces like the Xianglong Trading Company have been declaring their stance to the Federal Government Army, either cooperating with them or other such things."
"The Federal Government Army's strength is growing day by day. Naturally, they won't allow our Bobei Army to continue existing."
"That's why there have been these battles recently."
Listening to Li Ding's words, Guess Uncle was already sweating profusely.
This was all top-secret information within the Bobei Army.
Li Ding telling him these things now undoubtedly meant that he truly considered him one of his own!
This made Guess Uncle feel a surge of emotion.
He also had deep feelings for the Bobei Army.
Aside from the close relationship between his parents and the Bobei General.
In recent years, Guess Uncle had helped the Bobei Army a lot, and the Bobei Army had also secretly helped Daban through many difficult times.
This was why Guess Uncle had always been loyal to the Bobei Army.
But ultimately, there was still a veil that hadn't been pierced. After spending so many years in Sanbianpo.
Guess Uncle had seen too many betrayals for the sake of profit.
He feared that Li Ding might question his loyalty.
So, he had been waiting for this moment.
His hand, filled with excitement, grabbed Li Ding's hand. Guess Uncle solemnly said, "Commander, you can speak your mind about any plans you have. Daban and I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Li Ding looked at Guess Uncle and said, "My true purpose for coming here is actually for the Bobei Army's expansion."
"The Bobei Army desperately needs a path to the outside world. Only when our supply is not restricted will the Bobei Army have a future to continue developing."
"For expansion, I need a new and powerful force to emerge."
"This new force will be a behemoth surpassing even Luan Basong and the Xianglong Trading Company."
"Therefore, the loyalty of the leader of this force is what I value most."
"Guess Uncle, are you... the chosen one?"
Guess Uncle held Li Ding's hand firmly, his eyes filled with determination, and said, "Commander, I've been waiting for this day for far too long."
"If it were anything else, I might hesitate, but when it comes to loyalty, you can trust me. There is no one in this Bo Mo who is more suitable than me!"
Li Ding released Guess Uncle's hand and smiled, gesturing for Guess Uncle to sit back down.
Guess Uncle didn't know that since he entered Maniuzhen, his every move had been under Li Ding's watchful eyes.
But Li Ding knew about Tuo's call, and Guess Uncle's decision.
It was Guess Uncle's statement, "Even if it means losing money, we must ensure the weapons are transported in," that made Li Ding finally decide that Guess Uncle was the most crucial piece in his expansion plan.
Li Ding continued to tell Guess Uncle, "I know you, Daban, don't truly care about selling cattle in Maniuzhen."
"You are eyeing the Ai'sso Road, aren't you?"
"However, Guess Uncle, you must know that selling cattle is a good business, especially for Daban now."
"This business can serve as a guarantee for you, and it's also a good cover."
"But this business can't be done without the monks' blessing, and you are aware of that too."
"Now that Chapper is no longer the secretary-general of the Great Zen Master, communication between Maniuzhen and the Zen Temple has been blocked."
"Arrange someone to be the secretary-general."
Upon hearing Li Ding's words, Guess Uncle was startled. Could things really be played this way?
But he quickly said, "Commander, this might be problematic... Although Chapper is not a good person, his teacher is still a well-known bhikkhu."
"Because of this, he was able to obtain the position of secretary-general of the Zen Temple."
"Most of my people are Han Chinese, and even the few locals don't have any bhikkhu-like appearance... this... might not be appropriate."
After hearing Guess Uncle's concerns, Li Ding said, "Isn't the young man you brought this time, the one named Shen Xing, a good choice?"
"I heard he's very righteous."
Guess Uncle nodded, puzzled, "Yes, Commander. This kid is indeed very good, and he's also quick-witted, but..."
"There's no 'but'. It's up to you to decide who it will be. I'm not interested in who you ultimately choose."
"I just want to support you."
Saying this, Li Ding asked his adjutant to bring paper and pen. He personally wrote Shen Xing's name on the paper and said to Guess Uncle, "Have your people take this to the Great Zen Master."
"After this matter is settled, the cattle-slaughtering business in Maniuzhen and the road next to it will belong to you, Daban."
Guess Uncle's hands trembled slightly as he received the paper from Li Ding.
He was excited in his heart. With this, Daban would be officially accepted by the Bobei Army!
Guess Uncle expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Commander! Daban and I will never let you down!"
Li Ding smiled, "With the Great Zen Master, the matters regarding the Dharma assembly will be resolved smoothly."
"You don't have to worry about that, just be careful with those weapons."
Guess Uncle frowned, "Chen, the President of the Xianglong Trading Company? But Commander, although he refused our request before, he just wanted more profits."
"Would he dare to touch the Bobei Army's weapons?"
Li Ding shook his head, "Chen is a businessman, he knows what's good for him, but what about his nephew, Mao Pan?"
At these words, Guess Uncle was startled as well.
He had heard rumors about how outrageous Mao Pan was.
Although Guess Uncle had not interacted with Mao Pan, he knew that the guy was definitely a huge problem!