The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

Many people pondered this question. If Cui Wentao's guess was true, then there was no need to choose any of the five people mentioned above to invest in.

Even if the other four people try their best to win them over, at most they can only gain their personal favors and endorsements, which is just icing on the cake.

But Takagawa is different!

He wielded supreme power of oversight, serving as both a constraint and a benchmark for all aristocratic families.

In the past, all established families have been cautious and tread carefully when expanding their business, seizing market share, and developing across industries, fearing that they might cross the line and attract investigation and accountability from the Weiheng Supervision Bureau, leading to their downfall overnight.

If we can use Gao Ji'an to bind Gao Chuan, we can gain the other party's implicit favoritism.

In the future, as long as the Cui family does not cross the line or commit any heinous acts, all their business plans, expansion of their social circles, and acquisition of resources will proceed smoothly and without hindrance.

This hidden benefit is far more valuable and important than any favor from a military leader!

In an instant, everyone's hearts swung completely, and they all made up their minds to bet everything on Gao Ji'an!

Just as the entire clansmen were filled with enthusiasm and preparing to finalize the plan, an old and steady voice suddenly rang out, extinguishing the fervor of the entire gathering like ice water.

"Don't be impatient."

At the head seat of the clan elders on the side, the patriarch of the Cui family lightly tapped the table with his fingertips, the crisp sound silencing the restlessness of the entire room.

His gaze swept over the group of young clansmen, his eyes filled with a cold, disappointed look.

"You believe everything you hear? You're willing to gamble your entire family's resources based on just an unverified rumor?"

"How come you don't realize that Gao Ji'an is a smokescreen planted by someone else to mislead the public?"

"If they gamble wrongly and pour all their resources into a worthless frontier major general, causing the family's financial chain to break, their connections to be wasted, and their strategic plans to lag behind, how much will the Cui family lose? How many years will it take to recover?"

"Be steady and methodical in your actions!"

"Lacking even the most basic critical thinking skills, and making decisions impulsively based on ambition, it would be a miracle if the Cui family didn't fall if you were in charge!"

Old Master Cui's stern rebuke, each word ringing with conviction, instantly extinguished the fervor in everyone's hearts.

Cui Wentao looked embarrassed and quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Dad, I've considered that possibility too."

He originally intended to use these words of warning to reprimand his clansmen, but the old man beat him to it.

"Gao Ji'an is only listed as a backup option. The Cui family will never use its core resources to fully commit to the project until they are 100% certain that the connection has been confirmed."

Grandpa Cui nodded slightly, his expression softening: "At least you still have some sense; you haven't completely lost your mind."

Cui Wentao composed himself, faced the audience, and announced in a deep voice.

"In that case, Gao Ji'an will remain as a backup option for now. We will observe the movements of the other prominent families before making a final decision. Now, let's all raise our hands to vote and determine our first choice for recruitment!"

The vote ended quickly, and the result was exactly as Cui Wentao had expected.

The three core members of the Beijing elite group are leading by a wide margin in votes. Among them, Lin Guolong, who is in deep trouble and in urgent need of help, firmly holds the first place in votes and has become the Cui family's first choice to win over.

Not only the Cui family, but also all the other prominent families of the five noble clans and seven prominent clans at the same time reached the same conclusion in their internal meetings.

Everyone considered Lin Guolong as their top priority to win him over.

As a serving lieutenant general, Lin Guolong holds a high-ranking core position, carrying the most weight and possessing the widest network of connections. Now, facing a dire situation and unable to advance or retreat, offering timely assistance at this crucial moment would be the least costly and would demonstrate the greatest gratitude.

A helping hand offered in times of crisis is a hundred times more precious than a helping hand offered in times of peace. It is enough to make the Lin family deeply grateful and to elevate their own status.

Without exception, any sane leader of a prominent family would choose Lin Guolong as their first choice.

Then, just as all the prominent families finished their meeting, finalized their first choice, and were about to contact the Lin family, the Xie family's call came as scheduled.

"Anyone who dares to sponsor the Lin family will automatically lose the title of the first family to be vacated after the Xie family's promotion."

This warning instantly stunned all the powerful families!

A tremendous wave of shock surged through everyone's hearts, their faces filled with disbelief.

The Xie family is actually openly targeting a serving lieutenant general!

No one knew what the Xie family was planning, but no one would intervene at this time.

In the blink of an eye, the shortlists of all the aristocratic families were collectively changed.

The name Lin Guolong was completely removed from the top priority list by everyone, and was eliminated from the competition. No one mentioned it again.

The major clans quickly re-evaluated their targets, turning to other neutral generals to initiate a new round of strategic maneuvering.

The Lin family was completely abandoned and no one dared to save them.

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the other side.

After listening to the information Lu Chengan had gathered, Qin Zheng realized that even with Lu Chengan's connections and abilities, he still couldn't find out that Gao Ji'an and Gao Chuan might be related.

What he reported to Qin Zheng were mostly unimportant information and his personal analysis and suggestions.

Compared to Gao Ji'an, investing in Zhou Shuo offers better value for money.

After taking a sip of tea, Qin Zheng said softly, "I understand."

However, for him, there was no choice; he wanted it all.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, the Golden Triangle's unique geographical location, coupled with the fact that its adversaries are foreign drug traffickers, makes it difficult to achieve any significant political accomplishments.

The input and output are completely disproportionate.

For Qin Zheng, however, he doesn't need to consider the investment; he only needs to consider how much profit he can make.

Moreover, aside from the power struggle, he was also determined to support Gao Ji'an.

The southern border region, adjacent to the Golden Triangle, is the first line of defense for China against drug invasion and for safeguarding the peace of the inland areas.

The anti-drug officers and border guards stationed here fight and confront desperate drug traffickers every day, remaining vigilant and fighting to the death.

They live in the most remote and harsh areas, face the most dangerous risks, bleed and sacrifice, and make silent contributions, often ignored and forgotten by the public.

Without the selfless dedication of these people, there would be no peace and tranquility in the inland areas where countless homes are lit up.

They deserve better treatment and the highest respect.

Even setting aside all interests, connections, and strategies, Qin Zheng was willing to invest in Gao Ji'an and improve the conditions and treatment of the border guards based solely on this sincere dedication to protecting the country.

Qingshui County, your province.

Located in a remote mountainous area in the southwest, surrounded by mountains and with poor transportation, the county is economically backward and underdeveloped, and is a well-known impoverished county.

As the setting sun cast its last rays, a dilapidated county bus slowly pulled up at the bus stop in front of the county government building. The bus was covered in dust and looked utterly broken.

The car door opened, and Chen Jun hurriedly stepped off the car, dragging a suitcase and carrying a heavy canvas bag on his back.

He had barely steadied himself when his phone was still pressed against his ear, listening to his father Chen Wenbin's serious and urgent instructions on the other end of the line.

"Son, Qingshui County is a complex place, entrenched in factions and riddled with deep-seated problems. You're new here, so don't do anything rash. Just stay put and I'll find someone to help you get a different job and transfer you away from here as soon as possible!"

Chen Wenbin's voice was full of worry, fearing that his hot-blooded young son might get into trouble in Qingshui County.

Chen Wenbin knew exactly what kind of place it was.

In the past, several secretaries who wanted to change the local situation have died.

He was afraid that his son would follow in the footsteps of those people.

Chen Jun looked completely unconcerned, standing by the platform and surveying the dilapidated surroundings. Instead, a confident smile appeared on his lips.

"Dad, you're overthinking it."

"Qingshui County is just as backward as Ma'an County. The more impoverished a place is, the easier it is to achieve outstanding political achievements. It's a good opportunity to ask my father-in-law to invest and pave the way for me." Chen Jun still felt that his father was being too cautious.

"Alright, old man, stop worrying about this and that. With my father-in-law's support, I'll definitely get a promotion in less than a year, no, in six months!"

At that moment, he was completely unaware that countless subtle and cold gazes had already locked onto him from under the trees on both sides of the street, in the corners of shops, and in the shadows of parking lots.

He was under constant surveillance from the moment he stepped into Qingshui County.

On the other end of the phone, Chen Wenbin wanted to give a few more instructions, and his tone became increasingly serious.

However, Chen Jun had already lost his patience and hung up the phone directly.

He had already grown impatient after wasting several days in Ma'an County.

Now that he has been transferred to the new Qingshui County, he is eager to make his mark, launch projects, transform the local economy, achieve political success, and quickly rise to power.

After straightening his clothes, Chen Jun dragged his suitcase, head held high, and strode straight toward the county government gate.

As soon as I reached the steps at the entrance, several county government officials dressed in white shirts and suit trousers were already lined up and waiting.

The group of people, with standardized, enthusiastic smiles on their faces, quickly stepped forward. Their gazes fell on Chen Jun, their smiles seemingly warm, but their eyes were indifferent, as if they were looking at a dead man.

The middle-aged cadre in the lead stepped forward, speaking in a formulaic tone with a forced smile.

"Comrade Chen Jun, welcome to Qingshui County!"

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