She blushed slightly as she took the clothes, then looked up and glanced at Wang Chong's rather indifferent eyes, and couldn't help but think:
"My teacher is such a gentleman, completely uninterested in women. It makes me a little insecure, wondering if I lack that kind of charm."
If Wang Chong knew what Zao Lu was thinking at this moment, he probably wouldn't be able to keep his composure and would burst out laughing. She was definitely not a gentleman in the traditional sense; she was more like a stereotypical gentleman.
However, the persona I'm putting on now needs to be established, otherwise how can I completely win over this inexperienced little bear?
So Zao Lu changed her clothes again in front of Wang Chong, thinking that since Wang Chong had already seen her once, there was no harm in seeing her again.
After changing, Zao Lu wore a white uniform with red trim, in the standard combat uniform of the Reunion Movement. Her silver-white hair complemented the clothing perfectly. Her heterochromatic eyes, one red and one blue, adorned her like carefully inlaid gems.
"Hmm, it seems to suit you very well." Wang Chong nodded and said with a smile.
"Thank you, teacher..." Zao Lu nodded in reply.
"Let's go, I'll take you back to the vicinity of the underground street first." After Wang Chong carefully put away Zao Lu's school uniform and handed it to her, he led Zao Lu out of the house and headed towards the passage of the underground street.
Now, quite some time has passed, and according to Wang Chong's perception of the black mist, the border troops have begun to retreat to their base—the former Qiecheng No. 4 Middle School. Clearly, their objective has been completely achieved.
As for guarding the underground passage, although a small number of people are still there, the approach has changed from encirclement to surveillance. It will be easy to slip past their eyes and return to the underground passage.
……
Fourth Middle School rooftop
Holding his binoculars and watching the returning soldiers, Quan Duoer revealed a rare smile. He was clearly very satisfied with this achievement.
At that moment, Stonnov, holding a report, quickly walked up to the rooftop again to greet the entire Dor.
At that moment, Stonnov, holding a report, quickly walked up to the rooftop again to greet the entire Dor.
"Tell me, how's the inventory of the personnel and the confiscated assets going?" Quan Duoer said.
"Yes, the number of people arrested this time is currently estimated to be over a thousand, but unfortunately, more than a hundred people are still missing. Their homes all caught fire and they disappeared without a trace," Stonnov said.
"Heh, to be able to rescue nearly a tenth of the people, that old devil Boris really has some power." Quan Dor sneered three times, then continued, "Let him go today, and wait for the movements of Prince Baikal before deciding whether to take action."
"Yes... and then there's the confiscated property. The soldiers are still tallying it up, but the amount already tallied is worth 30 tons of gold! That's equivalent to 300 million Chervin gold coins."
"What did you say? 300 million Chervin gold coins?" Even Quan Duoer was speechless when he heard this number. (The rest of the text appears to be gibberish and unrelated to the question.)
"(Ursus curses)! These useless, opportunistic insects are really making a killing, accumulating so much wealth over the years. This is equivalent to one percent of the Empire's annual tax revenue, isn't it?"
Despite his outward curses, Quan Duoer couldn't hide his delight. These gold coins were enough to become his political wealth, crucial for both expanding his army and future political investments.
"Yes, these merchants only know how to fill their own pockets. They don't even know how much money they've embezzled over the years, betraying their conscience. Ha, without these things, what right do they have to be nobles and stand on equal footing with us?"
Stonnov chuckled twice and said.
"Heh, these people have always been money-oriented. They'll support whoever can bring them enough profit. They never care about the country or honor. That's why... they support those traitors. Only when the country is in chaos can these people take the opportunity to profit from the national crisis."
A ruthless glint flashed in Quan Duo'er's eyes as he said, "The charges have been settled, haven't they?"
“Yes, banned books related to the rebellion were found in the homes of these people, and even secret letters exchanged between the two sides were discovered. The evidence is conclusive,” Stonenov said in a deep voice.
"Haha, you're quick to pick it up, Stone. That's right... that's right." Quan Duo laughed and said.
"By the way, General. If I remember correctly, the descendants of those nobles whose homes were confiscated were supposedly sent to Peter's School... In that case, what about those descendants...?"
"Stonov asked in a deep voice."
"You've reminded me." Upon hearing this, Quan Duoer's smile faded, as if he had been pondering for a long time.
“It is necessary to eliminate the root of the problem, but Peter High School not only houses the offspring of the newly emerging nobles that we have taken down today, but also the children of many guys we haven’t yet dealt with.”
“If we rashly take action against the school, not only will it inevitably attract the attention of those above us, but more importantly, many things in Chern City now rely on those emerging nobles to operate, and we can’t push them too far.”
"This time, our main target is Boris's faction. As for the other neutral elements, they are still worth trying to win over."
Quan Duoer said slowly.
“Is that ignoring it?” Stonenov asked.
"No, just don't do it in a big way, but secretly. For example, they have one or two opportunities to visit their families, right? When they come to the inner city, we'll properly send those children to meet their parents."
Quan Duoer revealed a cruel smile and said.
Stonnov swallowed hard and then agreed.
"Go down. Keep an eye on your men. Same rules as before: they can take what they're entitled to, but anyone who touches something they're not supposed to will be dealt with according to military law."
With his back to Stonnov, Quandor waved and said:
"Also, make sure they keep their mouths shut. No one is allowed to reveal the specifics of what's happening in the inner city these days. Strict control must be maintained over entry and exit from the inner city. Don't let that Boris guy pass on any information."
"Yes!" Stonnov nodded in agreement, then turned and hurriedly ran towards the stairwell.
Chapter 262: Three Objectives
Underground Street Azazel Clinic
"That's the gist of the story."
Wang Chong took Zao Lu back to the Azazel Clinic and then told Helag everything that had happened. As for Zao Lu, she was arranged to rest with her special forces teammates.
"So, you're planning to use the young lady you brought as an agent to instigate and escalate the conflict between the emerging nobility and the garrison?"
"Hrag asked slowly."
"Yes, the status of a fallen noblewoman usually seems to have no political value. But sometimes, it is more valuable than when she was not in distress."
Wang Chong slowly said, "Although the garrison commander acted swiftly and ruthlessly this time, he ultimately did not completely overturn the table and suppress all the emerging nobles at once."
"I guess this is not only because it's his first time doing this and he doesn't have much confidence in it, and he doesn't know where the bottom line is, but also because he is not the one who truly controls the southern cities."
"Therefore, he must leave himself some room for maneuver no matter what. And the buffer time he gives us is our opportunity to operate."
After Wang Chong finished speaking, he used the power of the black mist to create a map of the current situation in Chernobog in front of Helag.
"Currently, Boris and the Quandor faction are on opposite sides, both residing in the inner city and hindering each other. Until Grand Duke Baikal, Quandor's superior, provides clear advice, Quandor's focus will be on guarding against Boris."
"Boris's faction, thanks to our intervention, has retained a sliver of strength, enough to draw the attention of the entire Dor group. And Boris himself, due to this calamity, has had to retreat across the board and is unable to intervene in the control of the outer city."
"This gives us ample time and opportunity to develop our strategy for the outer city. We currently have three goals to achieve."
"First, the people in the outer city need to know what happened in the inner city tonight. This may increase their fear and oppression of the garrison, but the immense pressure will also force them to save themselves. Only in this way can they truly develop the will to resist."
"Secondly, we need to control the industrial zone outside the city. I have many equipment and weapon blueprints prepared for the war. Only by controlling the industrial zone can we have the resources to fight against the Ursus Army Group during this period and in the subsequent protracted war."
"And the third... is what I mentioned to the old man a long time ago: let the young people of Chernobog awaken first. Open their eyes and let them see the world clearly."
"Young people are the most energetic and ambitious; they are the pioneers who are most eager to change the status quo of this country. They are also the true future of this country."
"Perhaps opening their eyes wide might mean they will be the first to face the most dangerous environment. But only in this way can we get everyone on the same side."
"Only they can do it, and only the fearless ones are most likely to become the vanguard of the resistance in Chernobyl."
After Wang Chong finished speaking, he looked at Helag and slowly said, "And I have found the spark that will pass on to us; it is those three children."
"You mean Sonia, Anna, and Natalia, whom you just brought back?" Herag asked.
“The three of them perfectly represent four types of young people in Chernobyl today. The first type is like Sonia, who is passionate and compassionate. Even if she doesn’t throw a punch when she encounters injustice, she will definitely feel indignant in her heart.”
"This is a true reflection of the vast majority of young people. They are the most motivated and energetic, and they are the ones we need to win over and unite with. Only by working together can we truly fire the first shot of resistance."
"The second type is Anna, who has received a certain level of education and views the world more rationally and thoughtfully. They are able to find the source of the conflict more clearly and know how to use their power correctly at the right time."
"If the former is the broadest foundation and the source of motivation, then young people like Anna are the brains, guiding this group in the right direction."
"Finally, there are the third and fourth categories—students who come with their own identity and stance in this Chernobog situation. One category is aristocratic students, who naturally come with their own class and are the children of their former oppressors."
"The other category is students whose families have suffered persecution, who are the oppressed. They naturally resent the aristocratic class and are the 'weak' who deserve the sympathy and support of most students."
Wang Chong paused, pondered for a moment, and finally said, "In fact, the situation may be even worse than I imagined. Perhaps most of the ordinary students have been bullied by these people."
“These students from noble families are naturally at odds with us in terms of status and position. But excluding them directly would cause a lot of problems.”
“These students from noble families are naturally at odds with us in terms of status and position. But excluding them directly would cause a lot of problems.”
"It is an undeniable fact that these few students have access to far more social resources and power than ordinary students. They inherit their parents' connections and can play a significant role in many functions of the city."
"Putting them completely on the opposite side would be extremely detrimental to the students' resistance movement. There is even a risk of exposure."
"But if we bring them in, not only will there be conflicts between them and the fourth category, but more importantly, they are very likely... no, they will definitely steal the fruits that belong to the students, or even to the people of Chernobog as a whole, in order to maintain their aristocratic rule."
"At this time, Natalia, who has a dual identity... becomes extremely important."
Wang Chong spoke slowly.
"Are you planning to have Natalia keep those noble boys in check?" Herag asked, understanding Wang Chong's meaning.
"It wouldn't be unreasonable to even make Zao Lu the nominal student leader."
Wang Chong smiled slowly and said:
“Zaolu is very special. She has the background of being from the largest emerging noble family in the past, and is the most suitable leader to gain the approval of those noble students.”
"Having experienced the destruction of their families by soldiers and the loss of their homes firsthand, they can deeply understand the feelings of the oppressed and gain the support of the fourth type of students through their own experiences."
"Only she could mediate the relationship between the two sides. Moreover, she could unite the other noble students who had also lost their families tonight and gradually transform them into members of our Reunion Movement."
Herag pondered for a moment, then said, "It seems you have high expectations for her, but are you really so sure that this young lady is genuinely working for you, and not just putting on an act for you?"
"Don't worry, I have the eyesight. And I've taken some precautions. It's enough to ensure the plan goes smoothly," Wang Chong said with a smile.
"...Alright, I believe in your abilities. I also saw that girl, and her eyes don't seem like those of a cunning person who's good at hiding their true nature."
Herag was silent for a moment before finally speaking, "But what should we do with those nobles and noble youths after everything is over?"
"Let's leave those nobles aside for now; I'll take care of them myself. But there's no need to worry about the boys. After this experience, they'll be ready to become members of my Reunion Movement."
Wang Chong chuckled and said.
Hrag was taken aback; he hadn't expected Wang Chong to answer like that, and then remarked with a sigh:
"I thought you would wipe them all out. I never expected that the content of your speech brochure, which was so radical, would turn out to be so rational in practice."
"Heh, old man, you've only read my propaganda brochures, but you haven't read the complete ideological program of my Integration Movement, have you?"
Wang Chong shook his head and added with a smile:
“I already made it clear there that what we need to overthrow and eliminate is the class, not the individual manifestation of that class.”
Chapter 263: Turning Enemies into Bricks
“Oh? What’s the difference between the two?” Herag couldn’t help but ask.
"The difference lies in the fact that individuals can be educated and reformed, while the former disintegrates precisely because these individuals have been successfully educated and reformed," Wang Chong replied succinctly.
Herag couldn't help but exclaim, "I never expected you to choose to modify them; you really have a broad mind."
"But doesn't your Reunion Movement have any radical dissent within its ranks? And you should know that many of these nobles exploit the common people. Do you really think your comrades will accept their reformation?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Chong did not rush to answer. Instead, he dispelled the black mist from the political map in front of him, brewed a pot of hot tea, and slowly replied:
“When the Reunion Movement fought against the Ursus army, they often captured prisoners of war. In order to quickly expand the Reunion Movement’s personnel and strength, they would often subject these prisoners of war to labor reform and re-education so that they could join the Reunion group.”
"At that time, there were often some of the most loyal and steadfast members of the Reunion Movement who were committed to the ideals of integration, who also vehemently opposed the use of soldiers who had served the Empire and even had the blood of their comrades on their hands during the development and construction of the Reunion Movement."
"But after the test of time, my companion Talulah told me this: since those Ursus soldiers joined, the labor reform has increased food supplies by 20% compared to the initial plan."
"Moreover, the military system of our integration movement has been continuously improved with the addition of these experienced non-commissioned officers. Those grassroots militia members have also learned from the combat experience of those non-commissioned officers, combining the content of the books with their own experience, and successfully putting what they have learned into practice."
"The military is becoming more and more professional, and our integration movement is becoming stronger and stronger. At this moment, I received a specific revelation."
"The secret to exploiting our enemies is to force the enemies of integration to build integration. Use the bricks that the oppressors pick up to hit us to build integration. We have no other bricks, so we will use these bricks."
"We want to use these bricks to force those old aristocrats and bourgeois experts to come under our leadership to build our edifice and to build the society we envision."
"Indeed, the difficulties lie here. But so does the guarantee of victory."
Wang Chong spoke slowly and deliberately, captivating the old man with forty-four years of experience.
"Furthermore, sir, I certainly won't just blindly reform and educate all nobles without any selection. That's why I just referred to those young nobles and excluded those who were originally from the great noble families."
“Young people still have the opportunity to reshape their values, and the crimes they commit are much less serious than those committed by their parents.”
"As for those former nobles, I will naturally make the fairest judgment and punishment according to the crimes they have committed. You should know that this is what our Reunion Movement did in the three cities of Urals, Poplars and Neutral."
"We will distinguish between the great, medium, and small nobles, and between the bullies and non-bullies among the nobles. And for the very few who commit heinous crimes, we will publicly execute them and make serious judgments."
"So, old man, you don't need to worry about this. It has almost become a consensus within the Reunion Movement. Even new members who don't understand it at first will eventually accept it as the theory is developed and time proves it."
Wang Chong smiled and spoke slowly.
"Sir, your talent, wisdom, and even your magnanimity are something I greatly admire. Perhaps this place, Ursus, can truly be rebuilt into a suitable homeland in your hands."
Herag sighed and said:
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