When everyone’s gaze was cast upon Ji Yang, Ji Yang smiled and said, "I agree with your opinions, however, to avoid excessive concentration of power, your team needs to undergo some adjustments. Now, I will propose the adjustments."
Everyone understood that when Ji Yang said he was proposing suggestions, it essentially meant he had decided on the team members. So, they all listened intently.
Ji Yang considered the situation of each power faction, and also looked at the cadre brought by each group, placing those he felt were loyal to him into his team. Although some who were absent were not seen, he still retained them.
Those few who were not leaning towards him, Ji Yang also heavily reused, even placing them in the top positions.
It was a decision made with a single word!
By then, Ji Yang further perceived his own status in the minds of these people.
Actually, Ji Yang really wanted to see if anyone would oppose him at this moment; he wouldn’t mind executing a few.
After adjusting the team’s situation, Ji Yang continued, "Although you have a leader, there needs to be a few deputy leaders as well. Le Qin counts as one, Aluwadi counts as one, Wendy counts as one too. You few will need to coordinate with each other on some matters. Additionally, as each side has its own team, major actions should be decided by a joint council. Serious issues should involve each faction’s leaders as council members for discussion by all seated together."
Upon hearing Ji Yang’s arrangements, everyone was pleased. This way, the command was no longer solely under Gu Juetun. His role as the leader was only in name. In fact, the deputy leaders had certain powers, and whatever they couldn’t decide on, would surely be reported back to Ji Yang, who was the ultimate decision-maker.
"Does anyone have any other opinions?" Ji Yang looked towards Gu Juetun.
It was palpable that Gu Juetun was extremely downhearted at the moment and very dissatisfied with this dispersal of power.
However, Gu Juetun said, "Such an arrangement is good, I firmly support it!"
Ji Yang didn’t care about the other’s opinion; he only hoped that Gu Juetun could receive substantial support from the Westerners. As long as he got the support material, Ji Yang was sure to dispose of him when the time came.
Putting those with different hearts in the top positions, Ji Yang wanted them to arm their forces as much as possible. Once they grew stronger, Ji Yang would dispose of them without hesitation.
Of course, to avoid leadership loss after their elimination, those loyal to him were their deputies, members of the team.
After arranging these matters, Ji Yang looked at the crowd and said, "Does anyone have any other opinions?"
Le Qin said, "No more opinions, we all support it!"
Kanman said, "No objections here either. What’s our next move? Who do we attack next?"
This was what everyone was concerned about.
All eyes once again turned to Ji Yang.
Ji Yang said, "You should further contact the various factions. Aren’t they supposed to support you? You definitely want to secure the benefits, getting as many as possible. You can also hear their opinions and see what they need you to do. Then, your joint council can decide. I will not involve myself in this matter; remember, you must urge them to provide more weapons—the more weapons you get, the more you will be able to arm yourselves."
While speaking, Ji Yang looked towards those with hidden agendas, their eyes gleaming.
Very good, he wanted them to come forward, as only then could their armed forces grow stronger.
"Mr. Ji, the key point is that they will send personnel to our army," an objector said.
Ji Yang laughed and replied, "That’s a good thing. If they’re willing to guide you, you should accept it. Of course, if there’s no significant support, then don’t bother."
Seeing that Ji Yang didn’t mind this matter, everyone became even more excited.
Gu Juetun looked at Ji Yang repeatedly, and when he confirmed Ji Yang did not care about this matter, he began to despise him a bit, thinking that although Ji Yang was powerful, he really didn’t understand politics. But, this was a good thing for Gu; he would be able to bring in a large external force into the army, and when the time came, could deal with his adversaries one by one, confident that he could keep control of his army.
Those with designs of their own also thought similarly, already considering how to negotiate terms with Western forces.
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After this matter was discussed, Ji Yang was the first to leave.
Nobody stayed either; they all left as well.
Now that a new decision had been made, everyone rushed off to their tasks. Soon, the Allied Army would make a big move.
Le Qin found Ji Yang.
"Mr. Ji, is it really okay to engage with Western forces? I’m concerned, if we do this, our army won’t be pure anymore. Right now, everyone is a mere laborer, the next step is soldiers. If our entire army is trained with Western help, couldn’t some ambitious individuals end up controlling our army?" Le Qin asked.
Ji Yang looked at Le Qin, noticing the lad was actually on his side, without any other ulterior motives.
He smiled and said, "Let’s first get their resources in hand. If there are any problems, don’t worry about it; I’ll handle them."
Le Qin was inwardly shocked. It was indeed so!