Era: Starting from divorce from female college student

Late 1986, seaside villa in Yunlan City.

Lu Shengwen, Chen Guohua, Zeng Zhaoshun, Gu Zhenan, Lin Dehong, and Shou Jiangang sat here, gazing at the distant scenery.

"Old Lu, I never expected you to be living so comfortably here. You've had a great time these past six months, haven't you?"

It will soon be 1987, and a magnificent era is about to begin.

Therefore, Zhao Mancang found five more people from China in a very short time.

These five people either suffer from serious illnesses or have retired at home, but without exception, they are all like Lu Shengwen, with rich experience in their respective fields.

After finding them, Zhao Mancang told them to stay at the beach villa for the time being.

Let them go out and play whenever they have free time.

In short, Yunlan City is very beautiful, and they can freely go and explore other places.

Chen Guohua and his group were very intelligent. Especially after arriving in Yunlan City, they quickly obtained some important information through newspapers, television, and the internet, despite their shock.

That means Yunlan City is probably close to becoming a nation.

At this moment, everything in Yunlan City is proceeding at a rapid pace.

In retrospect, it is natural that a group of people are needed to assist in the entire process of establishing the nation.

Gu Zhen'an and the other six should be the managers who were selected.

Over the past few months, the sale of Mach 5 fighter jets has been ongoing.

Many countries have flocked to Yunlan City.

A large number of secret agents followed.

These agents disguised themselves as tourists and entered Yunlan City in a short period of time; their disguises were very effective.

However, what no one knew was that Yunlan City had already seen through their scheme.

But the behind-the-scenes struggle continues.

Whether in Europe and America or elsewhere, a large number of Chinese agents were recruited and then underwent special training.

Because Yunlan City holds far too many secrets.

These are high-tech secrets that other major powers, such as the US, Moscow, and Great Britain, are eager to obtain.

Therefore, they will definitely use any means necessary to obtain it.

Purchasing with money seems to be the most reasonable approach, yet it is required to be bundled with other products.

Countries that cannot come up with such a large sum of money at once are certainly unwilling to be taken advantage of.

Therefore, even though Mach 5 fighter jets were already available for trade several months ago.

But to this day, not a single one has been sold.

Even the Saudi Empire had to suspend operations due to internal reasons, resulting in a lack of large quantities of gold or crude oil.

After all, without sufficient funds, it was impossible to take so many fighter jets directly from Yunlan City.

This deal is unlike previous desert greening projects, where payments could be made gradually.

The procurement of Mach 5 fighter jets must be conducted through spot transactions, with payment made on the spot and delivery made immediately.

There is no other way.

Therefore, it was against this backdrop that Yunlan City was also helpless.

Thirty Mach 5 fighter jets are not a lot.

Including after-sales service, it only amounts to 8.4 billion Yunlan Treasure Notes.

how?

To be honest, there aren't many, okay?

But for people in most countries and regions, it was as if their very life had been taken away.

Everyone wants to drive the price down.

Since that's the case, Yunlan City simply stopped bothering with their idle chatter and ignored them.

Let's talk about it later.

"It's comfortable, but it's just so boring."

Lu Shengwen chuckled and shook his head, saying:

"You don't know, Leader Zhao has been telling me not to think too much, to just have fun and enjoy my grandchildren, but even the best scenery gets boring after a while."

Zeng Zhaoshun immediately laughed and scolded, "Old Lu, you're a typical case of getting the benefit and then acting innocent, that's too much!"

Lin Dehong and others also joined in the criticism, and for a moment, everyone was laughing.

At this time, none of them were under much pressure, so they laughed when they wanted to and did whatever they wanted.

Laughter, anger, and scolding are all part of life.

"Go ahead and curse me all you want. After a while, you'll see if I start cursing you back."

Just as Lu Shengwen finished speaking, Zhao Mancang appeared.

"What are you talking about?"

As Zhao Mancang appeared, everyone stood up to greet him.

Most of the people present were in their fifties or sixties, and Zhao Mancang was not much younger than them.

Although Zhao Mancang's age seemed to be about the same as theirs, he actually looked like a young man in his early twenties.

Standing with elderly people like Chen Guohua feels so out of place.

However, people gradually got used to it.

After all, everyone knows that Zhao Mancang is very knowledgeable about health and longevity, has a great mindset, and is also very willing to share.

"Leader Zhao, you didn't call us here just so we could eat, drink, and have fun, did you?"

After everyone had been chatting for a while, Shou Jiangang suddenly asked a question.

Chen Guohua, Gu Zhenan, and others all cast curious glances, eager to know Zhao Mancang's true purpose.

Nobody is stupid, and everyone knows that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Of course, they wouldn't believe it if you told them it was a trap.

After all, they're old bones; Zhao Mancang has no reason to lie to them, nor is there anything he could lie to them about.

"Well, I don't think it's a bad thing for you, but it's not a good thing either. In short, it's about making the most of your remaining energy, and it won't harm your physical or mental health."

After a pause, Zhao Mancang continued:

"You should rest and recuperate here first. When the time is right, I will naturally explain everything to you."

"There's no need to feel guilty. Treat this place like your home. Do whatever you want, however makes you happy."

However, Zhao Mancang did not explain clearly, leaving everyone with some doubts and apprehension.

Zhao Mancang could only try his best to appease them.

Time is slowly passing by, 1986 will eventually pass, and 1987 will arrive as scheduled.

The sales of Mach 5 fighter jets seem to be stuck halfway up the mountain.

They have excellent weapons and equipment, but nobody buys them.

It's not that no one wants to buy it, but rather that everyone thinks it's too expensive.

There's no other way. Zhao Mancang can't lower the price to sell, otherwise he'd lose a fortune.

Time flies, and it's now April 1987.

A fierce confrontation broke out in Degim, a town in Ethiopia, which is next to Yunlan City.

This confrontation was a catalyst that shocked everyone.

The town of Degim is a local crude oil production base.

This area produces a large amount of crude oil every year and is Ethiopia's largest crude oil producer.

But on this day in April, a massive explosion shattered the peace here.

The reason is very simple: this area was originally the territory of the Lim people, the native inhabitants of Ethiopia.

However, with the establishment of Yunlan City, all the original Somalis who were originally within the territory of Yunlan City were driven here.

The Somalis who entered Ethiopia actually had previous conflicts with Yunlan City.

They had already been sent to the battlefield, and most of them had already sacrificed their lives.

However, when Zhao Mancang established Yunlan City, there were still nearly ten million Somalis. During the process of being driven out by the Black Cross forces, hundreds of thousands of pirates were killed.

However, more than nine million Somalis still entered Ethiopia.

So many people have come to Ethiopia.

The impact on local residents is certainly significant.

After the previous losses, the Somali population in Ethiopia is now...

The number has already decreased to less than five million.

Even so, it is still a huge number.

The town of Degim is a 'wealthy' area in Ethiopia.

Somalis who could not survive were driven to desperation.

They had no choice but to set their sights on the town of Degim, and then, in the dead of night in April, they launched a war.

The explosions caused accidents at several oil fields in the town of Degim.

However, this also resulted in many deaths and injuries among the original Ethiopians.

The situation was quickly brought under control by the Somalis.

With food, drink, and firearms, the Somalis finally had a place to stay in the town of Degim.

After this incident came to light, the Ethiopian officials were furious and went to file a complaint.

Yunlan City was once again thrust into the spotlight.

As a result, Lü Yangui was forced to send someone to the United Nations headquarters office in New York.

This is no small matter.

But Ethiopia's demand is simple: bring all the Somalis back to Yunlan City.

However, this unreasonable demand was resolutely rejected by Yunlan City.

The two sides then began a war of words at the meeting.

Why do Somalis keep causing trouble no matter where they are?

Where did they get their guns and ammunition?

Because all of this is driven by self-interest.

There must be someone supporting them behind the scenes; otherwise, how could this be possible?

In the Yunlan City Government office building, Zhao Mancang and Lü Yangui sat together.

After reviewing all the materials, Zhao Mancang said:

"Send the Black Cross forces to Ethiopia to find the arms dealers who sell weapons to the Somalis."

"We'll make this public then, without giving the other party any leeway."

Lü Yangui frowned:
"Boss, do you believe Sam is behind this? Are they planning to cause us trouble again?"

Zhao Mancang shook his head and said:

"Remove the 'ma' character!"

"Sam is still up to his old tricks; they just want to profit from the chaos."

"Moreover, the peaceful and harmonious society that Yunlan City enjoys now offers Sam no benefit whatsoever. How could they possibly be content with that?"

"And over the years, when have we not been victorious? So Sam, who has lost both face and substance, is naturally eager to devour us alive."

"It's just that we have a strong fist, so even if they want to touch us, they can't break through."

"These are the only tricks they can use now, to take advantage of the situation and bring us down."

At this point, Zhao Mancang sneered.

Lü Yangui also fell silent.

Because Zhao Mancang's analysis was absolutely correct.

The nation of Sam appears to have existed for only a little over two hundred years.

It seems like a country that doesn't understand intrigue or scheming.

actually not.

They've used a whole host of methods, both overt and covert, to destroy Moscow.

For example, a calculated tactic was the Safar Empire War.

The Safar Empire is a very interesting country.

Its geographical location is crucial, forcing Moscow to pay attention to it.

In the late 1970s, an unexpected incident occurred in the Safar Empire.

Moscow had to invest a lot of manpower and resources.

There were also soldiers.

Unfortunately, despite spending the money, they were unable to conquer the Safar Empire.

If Moscow hadn't ultimately provoked Yunlan City...

Otherwise, the other party will continue to throw money into this deep pit.

These sunk costs will only exacerbate Moscow's economic collapse.

And this is Sam's open scheme.

Other schemes and plots are too numerous to mention.

Therefore, Zhao Mancang never underestimated Sam.

Sam learned his lesson the hard way.

They dared not confront Yunlan City head-on.

Therefore, such methods are now being used as well.

"Let's leave it at that. You can make the arrangements here first. In a while, I'll bring a few people over for you, and you won't be so busy anymore."

Upon hearing Zhao Mancang's words, Lü Yangui was overjoyed.

He's really exhausted from supporting himself all by himself now.

Even though Zhao Mancang would occasionally help, he was essentially a hands-off manager.

Most of the time they don't offer help proactively; they stay behind the scenes and remotely control things.

A few days later, Zhao Mancang arrived at the beach villa and gathered Chen Guohua, Lu Shengwen, Zeng Zhaoshun and the others.

"How have you all been lately, everyone?"

Half a year has passed since the second half of last year.

Lu Shengwen has been in Yunlan City the longest, for more than eight months.

Of course, even though it took a long time, for Lu Shengwen, it was just a matter of getting treatment while enjoying the scenery.

Zhao Mancang told him not to think about things anymore, and just to be happy.

So, after more than half a year, Lu Shengwen's health has long since recovered.

Even if it is late-stage pancreatic cancer, from a medical perspective, the cancer cells have already spread, and there is absolutely no need for treatment.

Because it's simply incurable.

However, in Yunlan City, after being treated by Zhao Mancang, Lu Shengwen miraculously recovered.

This news hasn't been communicated to the domestic authorities yet; otherwise, a large number of doctors from China would be coming to Yunlan City for exchanges.

"Sir, we've been eagerly awaiting this moment for a long time. Please speak."

Chen Guohua was the first to speak, and Zeng Zhaoshun echoed him:
"Having been here for so long, the scenery is indeed beautiful; it's a great place to rest and recuperate. However, if I don't move around a bit more, these old bones of mine will really start to rust."

The others also smiled and agreed.

Zhao Mancang heard this and said:

“I know you’re all anxious and eager to know why I called you here.”

"To be honest, I wouldn't dare tell you about this until your health is properly restored."

"Now that you've all recovered, let me tell you what's going on." (End of Chapter)