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Chapter 293 - 292 Military Department Countermeasures (Five Updates)

Chapter 293: Chapter 292 Military Department Countermeasures (Five Updates)

Tianbei University, at the square.

The guests sat at tables, all looking gloomy without touching their chopsticks, not because they didn’t want to eat, but because the vegetables and radishes simply didn’t appeal to them.

Wang Hao warmly called out, “Come on, everyone, eat! Don’t be shy, just look at how happy Little White is eating!”

In sync, Little White picked up a carrot and happily began munching, exclaiming, “Carrots are the tastiest!”

The guests’ faces darkened, they were humans, not rabbits for goodness’ sake!

Suddenly, all the guests at the scene snapped back to reality, their gazes uniformly fixed on Little White. Had that rabbit just spoken!?

Wang Hao paid no attention to these people, instead, he looked at Mai Mengmeng and Qiu Lei next to him and asked in a low voice, “I’m going to need some help from Skyfire Company and the Potion Guild soon, I wonder if the two of you have the authority to agree?”

Qiu Lei couldn’t help but laugh, “You have vested interests with our Skyfire Company, if we don’t help you, who will we help?”

Mai Mengmeng nodded vigorously, “My master and the guild leader both said that Wang Hao’s affairs are the Potion Guild’s affairs. If you encounter any trouble, just say the word.”

Wang Hao nodded, satisfied, then stood up and announced loudly, “Everyone should have heard that I have been newly appointed as the Fifth Marshal by the Military Department. However, I have no troops in hand, which makes looking at these ranks quite distressing. Therefore, I’ve decided to hold an auction in three days. The highest bidder can become a Major General, Vice Admiral, Admiral…”

As soon as these words were uttered, the previously listless guests instantly perked up, clearly aware of the benefits of owning a military rank.

One rotund guest questioned, “Wang Hao, I don’t doubt your position as Marshal, but how can you guarantee that the ranks we buy will be secure over time?”

Hearing this, all the guests in the room eagerly looked towards Wang Hao. Though military ranks came with numerous advantages, having been previously deceived by Wang Hao, they dared not commit without further clarification.

After all, they had never heard of selling military ranks within the Military Department.

If they just bought a rank and the Military Commander flipped on them, to whom would they appeal?

Even if they approached Wang Hao, what status did he hold? Would he bother with wealthy elites without power? Thus, clarification was essential.

Wang Hao pointed to Qiu Lei and Mai Mengmeng on either side, smiling as he responded, “The reason I’m discussing this with everyone today is that I have these two as guarantors. Even the Military Commander can’t revoke these ranks, so everyone can buy with confidence.”

Qiu Lei rubbed his temple, feeling a headache coming on. Although he knew Wang Hao was one to go against the grain, he hadn’t imagined Wang Hao would actually dare to sell military ranks.

And to top it off, using Skyfire Company and the Potion Guild as shields to prevent the Military Commander from interfering, then to hide behind them and profit—what a cunning little fox.

“We from the Potion Guild fully support Brother Wang Hao!” Mai Mengmeng vigorously patted her chest, as if to say the matter was settled without any issues.

Qiu Lei rolled his eyes; did this girl who only knew about concocting potions really understand the trouble represented by selling ranks?

But now that the Potion Guild had expressed their stance, he, as Wang Hao’s partner, couldn’t show weakness.

With that in mind, Qiu Lei took a deep breath, stood up, and said earnestly, “Skyfire Company fully supports Wang Hao!”

No sooner had he finished speaking did the guests at the venue immediately start discussing excitedly among themselves.

“What do you think about this?”

“Isn’t it obvious, just go and buy a rank!”

“Right, with the support of the Potion Guild and Skyfire Company, why should we fear the Military Department?”

“That’s true, buying a rank means we’re associated with Wang Hao. If the Commander wants to target us, that’s akin to slapping Wang Hao’s face.”

“Even with the risks, I’m determined to get a military rank for myself.”

“Exactly, with a military rank, our family businesses can penetrate other planets.”

“That’s a good point. Every time I try to expand my business, the amount I spend on gifts almost bankrupts me, not to mention having to look at others’ faces. If I’m an official myself, then there’s nothing to fear.”

“There’s an old saying, opportunities and risks coexist. Buying a rank is risky, but the benefits are truly plentiful.”

“We are all businesspeople, and investment always carries risk. This time, I’m willing to take a gamble no matter what.”

“You all are mad, we won’t join in the madness.”

“I won’t join you either.”

“Brother, I won’t join in your madness, but I can support you in buying a rank, just that later on…”

“Haha, that’s easy to settle. Later on, we’re family, tied together through thick and thin.”

“I support you too…”

“……”

Qiu Lei watched the expressions of the people at the scene and felt a sense of anticipation. Judging by this trend, Wang Hao might really manage to create an army to rival the four Ace Armies.

At least one million strong, already starting with ten thousand to form a basic structure.

The remaining ninety-nine thousand soldiers didn’t matter since their ranks had been sold; they had no need to concern themselves. And these wealthy individuals would not settle for being mere figureheads without troops, they would surely recruit soldiers.

Soon, this one million-strong army could be swiftly assembled, and because the buyers of the ranks came from various industries, even if they were civilians, the power they unleashed should not be underestimated.

“I feel like a legendary figure is starting to write his own extraordinary story,” Qiu Lei thought to himself.

……

After Wang Hao announced the open auction of military ranks, Guan Xinxiong, the Military Commander, got the news immediately.

In the commander’s office.

Guan Xinxiong’s facial expression was grim as he sat in his chair, surrounded by several people, all who controlled the Military Department and were part of the great noble families.

They were closely connected due to intermarriages, so their relationships were very intimate.

“What do you suggest we do, Commander?” asked one.

“That’s right, Wang Hao selling ranks to those commoners is a provocation to us nobles.”

“What infuriates me the most is that this kid actually has the backing of Skyfire Company and the Potion Guild.”

“This youngster is much harder to deal with than his father; we must find a way to make him disappear.”

“……”

Guan Xinxiong tapped his fingers on the desk and calmly said, “Everyone, quiet down. We can’t touch Wang Hao just yet. If we do, we might alert others too soon. Give it some time, and I guarantee he will vanish completely.”

Upon hearing this, everyone present nodded in satisfaction, trusting Guan Xinxiong completely.

“So, Commander, how do we handle this rank selling matter?” A middle-aged man asked with disdain, “I certainly don’t want our younger generation saluting those commoners.”

Guan Xinxiong couldn’t help but chuckle, “Since Wang Hao wants to sell ranks, let’s just let him. Send those underachievers from our families to buy the ranks and completely marginalize him.”

The idea instantly brightened the room—a brilliant plan.

With some money spent, they could not only reclaim these ranks but also totally marginalize Wang Hao, stripping him of even the power to recruit soldiers and turning him into a mere puppet.

At the same time, any trouble caused by the reckless scions of their families would fall on Wang Hao’s head, further reducing the complaints against their own families…