CHAPTER 1032: CHAPTER 1030: PROVIDING MONEY AND MANPOWER

After a conversation with Wufu, Ah Jiu’s mood calmed down. Just then, Purple Jade came in with the meal, and the two ate together, each holding tea, and called Yi Er and Yuan Ye to the study to talk.

Since they were going back to Beiyan, they probably wouldn’t return to Nanyue in the coming years. Who knows when the next visit would be. Manpower needed to be brought back, but this hidden base in Nanyue couldn’t just be withdrawn. After all, establishing a covert base in another country wasn’t easy, and it was impossible to retract everyone completely.

Ah Jiu’s intention was to hand over this base to Wufu.

Yi Er looked very surprised at the woman sitting across from him.

Well, after his trip to Cloud Realm, although he hadn’t fully learned about its inner workings from Chi and the others, seeing their renewed appearances, it was clear that what happened in Cloud Realm was extraordinary.

Before Ah Jiu had even issued a directive, Wufu had already instructed the subordinates to prepare for the return to Beiyan, acting orderly and systematically.

This young girl, just reaching the age of marriage, with just a single directive, demonstrated her resolute and rare composure, rather than being the type who waits for instructions before making a move.

But handing over the Nanyue base to her seemed a bit over the top. In the eyes of the master, even if Wufu was capable, she still had no official position or title.

Yi Er looked at Ah Jiu and said, "Master, the girl is still a young lady. The base here cannot afford any mistakes, especially in Changan City. Will handing it over to her..."

"The Royal Mother has suddenly fallen gravely ill, and the specific cause is unknown. There’s much to handle upon our return, and there’s also a shortage of manpower on that side. You will accompany me back. The base here will be entrusted to Wufu, no worries." Ah Jiu spoke with an air of finality.

Yi Er still wanted to say something, but Yuan Ye interrupted him, saying, "Master, are Chi and the others staying too?"

Ah Jiu nodded, "The base will be looked after by Wufu. Chi Yi and the others will be assigned to you and will follow you henceforth." He spoke this while looking at Wufu.

"Assigned to me?" Wufu raised an eyebrow, "If they’re given to me, then they’re my people, and they’ll have to listen to me."

"Naturally," Ah Jiu smiled, "These people are assigned to you. The base here is entrusted to you, so naturally, they’ll follow your commands."

Wufu pondered silently, tracing the patterns on the teacup.

"Yi Er, make a note of our people’s positions and identities, whether they are known or hidden, and compile a list for Wufu," Ah Jiu added.

Yi Er was slightly startled, looked at Wufu, then at Ah Jiu, and seeing his unwavering expression, nodded, "Yes."

"Also organize the industries and such," Ah Jiu said, "The Silver Mine too will be entrusted to you."

"Huh?" Wufu was genuinely shocked this time.

Yi Er and Yuan Ye were equally astonished.

"It’s originally a mine in Nanyue. If the silver produced can’t serve any purpose, it’s just a pile of silver. My idea is for money to generate more money," Ah Jiu squinted his eyes, "Nanyue is prosperous, especially Jiangnan. Compared to Beiyan... if the industries in Nanyue can develop, everything will proceed much more smoothly."

Wufu’s brow twitched a few times, fixing her gaze on him, "Aren’t you afraid I’ll run off with the money?"

"Only if you have that capability," Ah Jiu chuckled.

"Alright, I accept this challenge!" Wufu clapped her hands, accepting the challenge.

Managing an organization, isn’t it just handling resources? Bring it on then.

Yi Er and Yuan Ye exchanged looks, their furrowed brows relaxing, as if something had changed.