Chapter 454: Not Enough? Then Add Money! Merge!

"Is it a Warlord, not an army?" Li Yang's eyes filled with doubt.

"This Warlord Mighty King can do it; why can't I?" Su Yang said lightly.

"Let me ask… where do people come from? Where does money come from? Where does the land come from?"

"Also, even if weapons and equipment are abundant, who will arrange training? Where will the barracks be set up? Where will the soldiers sleep?"

"How should the reward‑punishment system be planned, how to set training times? How to ensure their loyalty?"

"I'm not raining on your parade; have you considered the above questions?" Li Yang asked.

Su Yang's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "Actually Uncle Li, you raised so many points, but they all revolve around the word 'money'."

"With money, everything you mentioned isn't a problem."

"What if they refuse?"

"Then add more money." Su Yang smiled, "If a problem can be solved with money, it isn't a problem at all."

Li Yang stared at Su Yang's confident eyes and gave a helpless smile, "You truly understand the way, but buying with money alone can't achieve 100% loyalty."

"Uncle Li's concerns are not unfounded, yet I don't need loyalty; I only need them to contribute."

"You've been in Jinshan City so many years; you should know that enthusiasm and freedom were already eroded on the day He Zhenlong led troops in."

"Now I'm giving them a chance to retake their homeland, also providing weapons, equipment, food, shelter, and a monthly salary."

"For the common folk, whether they do odd jobs or set up stalls, it's all for sustenance. I provide positions, they are invited to work, each gets what they need—what's not to like?" Su Yang said.

"So what you want are mercenaries?" Li Yang asked.

"To be precise, I only need an employment relationship."

"I understand…" Li Yang, hearing that, couldn't help but look up at him.

I had thought Su Yang's idea was a spur‑of‑the‑moment burst of passion, but I didn't expect him to have grasped human hearts so precisely.

The so‑called logic of employment is simple: pay money to get things done; whether they live or die is none of my business.

It's like signing a life‑or‑death contract for a job.

As for compensation…

It depends on whether they have a conscience.

"I've noted your requirements; the goods you brought are far insufficient. I'll arrange everything within the next two days, and the invoice will be delivered to you by tomorrow evening at the latest," Li Yang said.

"Don't worry, Uncle Li; once the seafood arrives, the payment will be handed over with both hands."

Su Yang knew that his relationship with Li Yang was purely cooperative.

The latter had no interest at all in his quest for dominance.

For the Li Clan, whoever becomes the Warlord Leader is the same.

Merchants are always merchants; making money outweighs everything, profit comes first, their mindset differs from others.

His hypothesis was merely thinking from Su Yang's perspective, not trying to solve his problems.

Moreover…

Su Yang needed such a massive amount of seafood; he was too excited to even react.

He couldn't wait for Jinshan City to have more 'Warlords' like him.

After all, a massive entity like the Li Clan, even its main line, has monthly KPI assessment standards.

"Tonight I came just to confirm you're safe; Sight you vigorous and lively, I'm relieved," Li Yang said.

"I'm a turtle‑type person; I have nothing else, just a long life," Su Yang joked about himself.

Li Yang laughed loudly, "See you in two days, farewell."

"Take care."

After speaking, Li Yang called Xiao Mo to go home.

Xiao Mo had just exchanged a couple of words with Lin Yang, hadn't had time to ask about his condition, and upon hearing he was going home, she reluctantly said goodbye.

When the car drove away, Huang Hua and Yin Yun finally crawled out of the mine.

"What's the other party's background?" Huang Hua asked.

"A seafood supplier," Su Yang explained.

Huang Hua suddenly understood, nodding slightly, "Suppliers are coming to your house to find you? Are you two that close?"

"You're overthinking; he just wants to check whether the fixed Treasury is secure," Su Yang said slowly.

"What did you both talk about?" Yin Yun asked curiously.

A spark flashed in Su Yang's eyes as he smiled, "Any interest in merging the Floating Life Business Association into the Warlord I'm about to establish?"

Huang Hua and Yin Yun were stunned simultaneously, but quickly recovered and said in unison, "You want to dissolve the Six‑Harmony Association?"

Su Yang shook his head, "It's not about dissolution; it's merely expanding on the original foundation, with a change of nature."

"Warlord…" Huang Hua chewed over the thought carefully, not dismissing it outright.

In his view, Qinglong Gang had gathered four players; now one is dead, and the remaining three will spare no effort to push the Gang to its peak.

"After merging, the four of us will co‑manage, with no hierarchy in positions; after all, the big fellow's sole purpose is to win," Su Yang said.

"I personally have that intention, but I can't decide on a merger in the short term," Huang Hua said.

Su Yang nodded in understanding.

After all, the Floating Life Business Association is massive; it's not a single‑party matter.

"No rush; it's bound to happen sooner or later. If we want a win‑win, merging is essential," Su Yang said.

Huang Hua nodded slightly; he had thought of this long ago.

Lin Yang and Su Yang are partners; he is a roommate with Lin Yang.

Similarly, Su Yang and Yin Yun are roommates, and the latter is also a partner with him.

No matter the angle or direction, a win‑win is essential.

"Speak up, what am I supposed to do?" Huang Hua caught Su Yang's implied meaning.

"It's simple, just provide the funds," Su Yang said with a Laugh.

"How much?"

"Let's start with a few hundred million for now; I've ordered a lot of seafood, so the price will be sizable."

"What?! A few hundred million?"

Huang Hua froze in disbelief and asked, "Exactly how much did you order to need that much money?"

"It's only enough to supply goods for ten or twenty thousand people; this stuff is a necessity, you have to buy it," Su Yang shrugged his Shoulder helplessly.

"Isn't Li Yongfeng still owing you for the goods?" Huang Hua asked.

Over eight hundred antique pieces, whose value is self‑evident.

They are more than enough to purchase the seafood, and there will even be a considerable surplus.

Su Yang sneered coldly, "That guy must think I'm already dead; if he doesn't take action, settling up is out of the question."

Now He Zhenlong has fallen, the Mighty King overturns the decree and Reset.

Moreover, Ronggui Group has already had a falling out with the Warlord; given Su Yang's current capacity, even if the other side refuses to give him anything, they have no way to deal with him.

"So the antiques are just being given to him?" Huang Hua asked.

"Impossible," Su Yang narrowed his eyes. "Even if he owes me half a steel ingot, I want him to spit it out with principal and interest!"

Give away antiques for no reason?

He's not that generous, nor does he have such a broad heart.

Li Yongfeng is wolfishly ambitious; this debt will be settled sooner or later.

"I'll think of a way regarding the money and get back to you tomorrow," Huang Hua said.

"Then I'll thank the 'partner' first," Su Yang blinked.

"You've pulled a free wolf again, you guy…" Huang Hua shook his head helplessly.

"Hahaha…"