192: The best

Wang Ye looked at Jiang Hanwen with admiration and explained:

"The news I've gathered these past few days is that the Qinglan Sword Sect sent two Elders and three Deacons, along with Zhuang Shihao, who went to the Sword Sect, to return together."

Is this considered good luck?

The willingness to dispatch such a large force indicates that the Zhuang family has confirmed that the suspected location of Star Iron indeed contains a Star Iron mine!

Star Iron, in terms of grade, is roughly between second and third grade, but this type of ore has a special characteristic.

Star Iron, after removing Impurities, is a solid third-grade ore, comparable to Spiritual Artifacts, and worth a fortune.

Even some special fourth-grade Treasure Artifacts use pure Star Iron, and there might also be refined iron within the Star Iron mine.

Refined Star Iron is a definite fourth-grade ore, comparable to Treasure Artifacts.

This is not merely a raw material for Artifact Refining, but a treasure comparable to a mountain of gold!

"What are you two thinking?"

Jiang Hanwen looked at the two; he had instructed them to inform the Zhuang family about the location of this Star Iron so that the Zhuang family could investigate it.

This information was given without charge, as a favor.

"I'll listen to the shopkeeper," Xia Zhijie said after a long period of thought.

Wang Ye did not follow Xia Zhijie's words and said seriously:

"I think we can't take a share; people will die!"

Jiang Hanwen was very satisfied that the two hadn't lost their heads in the face of sudden wealth.

Let alone a share of hundreds of thousands of gold, even a hundred billion Spirit Stones would be something they could earn but never live to enjoy.

"Consider this news a gift to the Zhuang family; we'll discuss this favor later.

I just gave him some money, so I'm not short on it for now.

Since you two are both here, I'd like to hear your plans for how to safely expand in the future."

Jiang Hanwen set the overall tone, preventing the two from bringing up the matter again.

Now that the Zhuang family is on the rise, getting involved would only be for money, and is Jiang Hanwen really that short of it?

His original purpose in giving the information was to divert attention in City Name City, so people wouldn't notice him.

Now that the Star Iron has appeared out of nowhere, along with news of city expansion, this goal has been perfectly achieved, and it's time to move on to the next topic.

"If we have money, I think we can take in some displaced people.

They are actually very pitiful; they only need to be fed and clothed to be grateful and do..." Wang Ye immediately brought up his old method.

Xia Zhijie and Wang Ye were completely different:

"I think we can start with some Guest Elders; we can exchange not only information for money but also information for information.

They will profit, but we will definitely not lose out.

Then..."

"Brother Xia, your..."

Jiang Hanwen gave the two ample room to discuss, neither nodding nor discouraging, simply being a listener.

As he listened, he took out paper and pen, recording their mistakes.

Wang Ye was too benevolent towards human nature, emphasizing gratitude; Xia Zhijie was too trusting of human nature, emphasizing transactions; both were biased.

It was almost dark, and after a full two hours, the two had exhausted all their ideas, with no private thoughts left.

Jiang Hanwen put down the densely filled notes:

"You both made good points, and now I have some requirements.

First, this network is just a starting point in City Name City; in the future, it must at least cover the entire Azure Flame.

Second, the goal of this network, in addition to information, is to collect Body Tempering Cultivation Techniques and Spells.

Third, ensure loyalty.

Look at what you've both said, think it over, and I'll come back to listen tomorrow."

Jiang Hanwen returned to his small courtyard to Cultivate, leaving the two to review their 'masterpiece'.

The next afternoon, Jiang Hanwen came to listen again, and after listening, he continued to write down the inappropriate points.

Regarding intelligence work, Jiang Hanwen didn't know much.

However, he had watched quite a few spy movies, so he understood the basic principles.

For the specific operations, Xia Zhijie and Wang Ye had ideas, and he was responsible for pointing out their mistakes.

As for how to solve them, he left that headache to the two of them.

As a boss, he only needed to paint a picture; a magic cloak would intervene too much.

For fifteen consecutive days, Xia Zhijie and Wang Ye, from initially holding differing opinions, eventually reached a high degree of consensus, forming a comprehensive plan, which they handed to Jiang Hanwen.

Little Huang affectionately licked Jiang Hanwen's knuckles; the residual grease was quite tempting, and the little fellow couldn't stop.

Jiang Hanwen carefully looked at the thick Xuan paper, his eyes much softer.

Take, for example, the cultivation of people.

Before starting, Xia Zhijie emphasized that human hearts are unreliable; instead of cultivating, it's better to exchange benefits.

Wang Ye, on the other hand, emphasized helping homeless displaced people, deepening ties through gratitude.

Now, the results given by the two are very clear: the cultivation of intelligence organization personnel is divided into two types.

One type is to Cultivate orphans from a few years old, under the name of 'family', nurturing their growth, and in this process, screening out those who do not meet the requirements.

The second type is for internal personnel to recommend external personnel to join, which requires organizational investigation, verification, and testing.

Even upon entering the organization, one cannot immediately access secrets; there is a long period of adaptation and identity tracing.

This is a comprehensive plan, from small to large, covering the cultivation, screening, and rewarding of intelligence personnel, to the specific actions, powers, and divisions of labor for each part of the intelligence network.

Compared to the clumsy plan he had originally drafted, this was a project proposal that could withstand scrutiny.

After reading it from beginning to end, Jiang Hanwen wrote the three characters Heavenly Secret Pavilion on the first page and handed it to Xia Zhijie.

"Reward for merit, punishment for fault.

From today onwards, you two will also follow the rules above.

This time was good; tell me, what do you two want?"

"I want to learn Badao Skill!" Xia Zhijie looked at Jiang Hanwen tentatively, his cheeks slightly flushed.

He had always remembered this saber technique that had once 'deceived' the shopkeeper out of thirty thousand taels of silver.

Everyone else said it was foolish.

However, something that could make the shopkeeper spend thirty thousand taels of silver must not be simple.

After all, he had bought a saber for the shopkeeper at an auction.

With an expensive saber technique before and a saber purchase after, it was definitely not a coincidence; he decided to take a gamble.

Making reasonable use of everything he knew to benefit himself was not cunning; it was ability.

This kid guessed right again.

"Okay, and you?" Jiang Hanwen looked at Wang Ye.

Wang Ye's expression was troubled.

To make a request, he felt he had no right to say another word to his benefactor; his very life had been saved by him.

But he wanted to know the Young Master's whereabouts, and he also wanted to become stronger.

With the enemy's identity still unknown, he wanted even more to uncover the truth now.

After a long struggle, Wang Ye looked up, a brilliant silver light shining in his eyes:

"I want to ask the shopkeeper to help me deliver a message to the Young Master: I, Wang Ye, am not a coward, and I haven't disgraced him!"

"Alright, if I meet him, I'll tell him." Jiang Hanwen nodded, that soft spot in his heart touched by Wang Ye's earnestness.

It's better not to meet than to meet.

The identity of that Young Master is now only remembered by Wang Ye in this world.

Perhaps, keeping it in his heart forever is the best.