Courtyard House: I Have Countless Bodyguards

In the following days, Liu Jianguo did not rush to leave.

Accompanied by Isabel and Emily, James also diligently acted as their guide, seemingly leisurely touring several famous London landmarks and visiting another old Cavendish estate in the countryside.

His behavior was exactly like that of a well-received prospective son-in-law, full of curiosity about his future in-laws.

This stance also aligns perfectly with the Cavendish family's narrative of "gradually accepting this visitor from the East."

However, during this seemingly relaxed trip, Liu Jianguo, one afternoon, drove to the vast land on the edge of a large family farm, which was initially designated by the Earl of Arthur, under the pretext of wanting to experience the English countryside on his own.

The area was relatively secluded, with woods, wasteland, and a short section of abandoned branch railway running through it. Its vastness far exceeded Liu Jianguo's initial expectations.

Big was his most immediate impression.

This is not just a piece of land; with a little planning and construction, it could support a fully functional base, even one with considerable secrecy.

After confirming that no one was around and that the land would remain under the control of the Cavendish family for the foreseeable future, Liu Jianguo chose a dense forest deep in the central area.

He held his breath and focused his mind on the small world within his body, carefully anchoring the crucial one-way "portal" foundation connecting the two worlds to this spatial node.

As a spatial ripple, imperceptible to ordinary people, spread out and subsided, the portal was successfully set up.

At that very moment, the long-forgotten, cold, mechanical, yet incredibly reassuring notification sound echoed in his mind:

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully established a stable base in a key historical node region (Europe-Britain) and completed initial faction integration and key cooperation binding.]

[Achievement Unlocked: Europa Universalis First Nail]

[Achievement Description: In the land where power and order intertwine in the Old World, you have placed the first piece that belongs to you.]

[Achievement Reward: 50,000 elite combat units of absolute loyalty (male), which can be summoned at any time.]

Fifty thousand elite soldiers!

Liu Jianguo was initially delighted.

This was a godsend, especially for Zhou Weiguo, who was about to face a major battle; it was a vital source of manpower.

But after the joy, a lingering doubt arose in my mind.

This time the reward is exceptionally generous, but unlike previous key achievements, it doesn't come with a new number of "portals".

"Does this mean we'll stop rewarding portals in the future?"

This thought made his heart tighten.

The expansion has only just begun, and Africa has not yet been explored. If the number of portals is fixed, his global expansion will be severely limited, and he will be forced to rely on the limited existing channels for personnel and material allocation, which will greatly reduce efficiency and increase risks.

This is not good news.

He suppressed his unease and decided to deal with the immediate matter first.

Suppressing his anxieties about the future, Liu Jianguo knew he had to seize the opportunity before him.

He quickly connected with the small world through his consciousness and summoned all 50,000 elite assassins who had just been "refreshed".

In an instant, the once empty forest clearing was filled with a dark, silent, and extremely disciplined army.

They were well-equipped, with sharp, indifferent eyes, and possessed absolute instinct and loyalty to Liu Jianguo.

Without much hesitation, Liu Jianguo immediately made the assignments.

Zhou Weiguo faces pressure from direct US intervention in Laos, and the lack of troops, especially core loyal troops, is a key bottleneck.

He immediately ordered 20,000 elite soldiers to be transferred directly to Zhou Weiguo's base in Southeast Asia via the small world.

These 20,000 elite troops, trained in the small world, well-equipped, and absolutely obedient, are enough to instantly enhance the core combat effectiveness of Zhou Weiguo's forces and become the sharpest weapon to influence the war situation in Laos.

Liu Jianguo did not intend for all 30,000 remaining men to appear in Britain immediately, as that would attract too much attention.

He first had one hundred people appear outside the portal, and then planned to have the rest appear in batches, in stages, as security personnel, engineers, trade representatives, etc., recruited by the Eight Directions Alliance from various places.

Through normal or illegitimate channels, they gradually infiltrated Britain and eventually converged on this soon-to-be-developed trading city base, becoming his solid military backing and core for controlling European affairs.

After settling the troop allocation, Liu Jianguo returned to central London and summoned Emily privately to a quiet residence arranged by the Cavendish family.

In the study, the firelight from the fireplace illuminated Emily's slightly nervous yet expectant face.

Liu Jianguo gestured for her to sit down, and without much small talk, got straight to the point.

"Emily,"

His voice was steady, yet carried a reassuring strength, as he continued:

"The matter on the British side has been settled with your father."

That land will soon be transferred to your name, or to a foundation controlled by you.

On the surface, you will be the main person in charge of the trading company, fully responsible for the construction and operation of the trade city project.

Emily sat up straight, her bright green eyes fixed intently on Liu Jianguo, and nodded vigorously, saying:

"I understand, Master."

I will try my best and won't let you and my sister down.

She paused, then asked hesitantly:

"What about... James' side?"

"James will be your deputy, representing the Cavendish family in this matter."

He's very enthusiastic, which is a good thing. We can use his connections and influence to save us a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Liu Jianguo tapped his fingertips lightly on the table and continued:

"But Emily, you must remember that you are the true manager here, the key to connecting me to this land."

James can know we're doing trade, building new cities, and can even participate in some management and social interactions, but he can't know the core—

For example, the true origin of the upcoming "personnel," the source of some of our special goods, and... your deep connection with the small world.

You need to learn to guide him and make good use of his energy, but the core secrets must be kept in your own hands.

Is it possible?

Emily took a deep breath, feeling the heavy responsibility on her shoulders, but even more so, the excitement and determination of being trusted.

Her eyes hardened as she said:

"I can do it, Master."

I know what I should say and what I shouldn't say.

My cousin James... is relatively simple-minded. I'll handle it well and make sure he doesn't come into contact with things he shouldn't.

She knew very well that her and her sister Isabelle's connection with Liu Jianguo and the small world was unique and irreplaceable. This was their value and the secret they had to protect.

Liu Jianguo nodded in satisfaction and said:

"very good.

Regarding trade, you don't need to worry about sourcing or sales.

I will contact you through the 'Comprehensive Planning Division'.

They will provide a list of goods, shipping arrangements, and some buyer information.

Then we'll supply you with goods through the Eight Directions Alliance.

What you need to do is use the Cavendish family’s name and James’s help to build a legitimate trade network and warehousing and logistics system in Britain and even Europe, and gradually develop our “Trading City” into a high-end, mysterious and indispensable trading center.

Initially, it might feature scarce civilian goods and luxury items, but more specialized products will be gradually added later.