Chapter 236: Lord Baek of the North Palace (4)
After the master assumed the governorship, Nine Dragons City rapidly regained stability.
Led by Mun Sang, the military department’s strategists continuously proposed plans to stabilize the northern regions—namely Qinghai, Xinjiang, and areas north of Gansu.
In accordance with those plans, the clan heads within the inner city united in preparing to strengthen their forces.
Although Nine Dragons Fortress had operated with a small, elite force due to budget constraints and other reasons, the expanded territory now demanded a larger manpower.
Moreover, with the departure of the Baek Family and the Silver Star Bureau, the resulting gap in military strength could only feel more profound.
Thus, the six parties of the National Assembly sought to increase their power through a very simple method.
Mergers.
Isn’t acquisition and merger the best way for a conglomerate to grow its size?
Money was abundant, and with their main and collateral branches spread throughout the land, it wasn’t difficult.
After all, people naturally desire stable employment.
I’m sure if you send a letter saying, ‘How about a merger?’ they’ll come knocking on their own.
Shrewd merchants also began moving swiftly.
They finally embarked on the Silk Road expedition they had feared to undertake due to the Ten Demon Alliance.
They brought goods made in Yunnan and Sichuan to Hanzhong, exchanged them for small, precious items, and headed westward.
