Illusion Mist Forest, Fire in the Backyard

Song Jingxiu pondered briefly before slowly saying, "This grandson believes that although our clan and Sunset City are close allies, one must still guard against others. No matter which direction we proceed from, intelligence is of utmost importance.

"However, we should act slowly and grasp the proper measure. We cannot touch Sunset City's bottom line. Clan Great-Uncle Mu has operated in Sunset City for nearly a century, and the two sides have already reached a basic Tacit Understanding. This grandson believes there is no need to make changes for now.

"The Sunset General Headquarters' next development focus should be the four provinces of Cang, Lan, Jiang, and Xin. All four are in periods of rapid development and are most suitable for planting personnel. They may appear useless now, but in the long run, these pieces will be indispensable.

"As for Jiang Province, Zhangye County is the cornerstone and the main gathering place of the clan's strength. It has long since become an iron plate, so there is no need to expend too much effort there.

"Qinghe County possesses significant economic value. Fish and dragons are mixed together there, and numerous forces are entrenched within it. It will be this grandson's primary direction of development after taking office: first gradually purge the hidden agents of other forces, then place clan personnel there and forge all of Qinghe County into an iron plate.

"As for Crimson Sunset County, it is the clan's strategic stronghold and frontline fortress. This grandson believes we should focus on guarding against foreign enemies. Water demons have been somewhat rampant lately, and Great Qi and they will sooner or later have a battle. Gathering intelligence in advance will allow the clan to seize the initiative in the future."

Song Changsheng nodded repeatedly at this line of reasoning and