Chapter 207 - 144: Overwhelming Disparity in Military Strength

"Why do we need to assist Zhao Zun? Is he leading the Vanguard Camp into battle again? If so, I must go as well."

Hua Tianyou immediately stood up from the grass, recalling the scene of using a pistol on the battlefield last time, he felt invigorated all over.

"No, Zhao Zun asked me to come over to build some projects. You just focus on the task Zhao Zun assigned to you, or else, be careful he might hit you when he returns."

Han Lei didn’t say much to him. Zhao Zun instructed that as long as Hua Tianyou concentrated on training the soldiers, it would be fine, and for now, he shouldn’t know too much.

After all, Hua Tianyou’s family is in the Capital City; if he knew now, with his temperament, he might get too excited and mess things up.

Hua Tianyou patted his chest, full of confidence.

"Rest assured about this! When have I ever disappointed Zhao Zun? Within three months, I’ll make sure those new recruits are transformed, becoming true elite soldiers! Every one of them will be able to kill the enemy with a pistol. Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Hua Tianyou spoke while making a pistol gesture with his hand, shooting thrice at Han Lei, amusing Zhao Ling’er who was laughing beside them.

"Childish!" Han Lei rolled her eyes at him: "It’s your mouth that shows off. However, training is training; don’t forget to take care of Ling’er and Ms Li. Their safety is also very important."

Hua Tianyou immediately dropped his joking manner and nodded seriously: "I understand. I will personally escort them back to ensure their safety."

Han Lei further advised: "It would be best if all the new recruits can be trained into elite soldiers. If it truly doesn’t meet the requirements, then select them to form a separate security team, and provide them with weapons. After all, there will be many places needing security tasks in the future."

"Hmm! That’s true, not everyone has the talent I have." Hua Tianyou nodded, raising his head pompously.

Han Lei chuckled, ignoring him, and turned to look at Eleven and Ms Li.

"Eleven, you and Ms Li are responsible for accommodating those migrating from Jingzhou, ensuring they smoothly integrate into our various teams and participate in the construction work. Remember to manage strictly without any oversight."

Eleven nodded, his expression serious: "Understood, I will personally arrange their accommodations and work tasks, ensuring each can play their role."

Mrs. Li, upon learning that she also had tasks, quickly made a solemn promise.

"Princess Consort, rest assured, although I don’t know what to do, I will follow Eleven’s arrangements. I will also learn about the pig farm and chicken-duck farm matters, striving to help you as soon as possible."

Having arranged their tasks, Han Lei hurriedly returned to the cement factory, convening an emergency meeting with all the craftsmen.

The factory area was bustling with people, craftsmen gathered together, quietly discussing the upcoming tasks.

Han Lei stood at a high spot, scanning the crowd, her voice clear and strong.

"Everyone, we have received another important project, requiring some of you to go to Beiguan, and those who remain, I hope you will perform your duties and effectively complete the work here."

She quickly divided the craftsmen into five teams, each named "Construction Team," and numbered them sequentially.

The first, second, and third construction teams had more members. Besides craftsmen, laborers were also evenly distributed into these three teams. They would primarily be responsible for building canals, roads, and houses near the cement factory.

Han Lei selected some craftsmen who had been following from Qingshui County as team leaders for each construction team. They were experienced, skilled, and could independently lead a team.

Han Lei still appointed Yang Dazhu as the overseer to supervise and coordinate the work of these three construction teams.

Yang Dazhu is Yang Qi Quan’s son. He is skilled, responsible, and is deeply trusted by everyone.

Moreover, during this period, he stayed by Han Lei’s side, inadvertently absorbing a fair amount of modern architectural management knowledge from their conversations.

He quickly accepted the modern architectural methods and ideas provided by Han Lei and already had his understanding of Fufeng County’s future development blueprint.

The fourth and fifth construction teams had fewer members, but their tasks were equally important.

These two teams consisted of only a dozen skilled craftsmen, who would be overseen by Yang Qi Quan and follow Han Lei to Beiguan.

Beiguan is the crucial location for this project, where they would directly recruit local craftsmen to further expand the team.

After the meeting concluded, Han Lei handed over the planning and architectural drawings of this area to Yang Dazhu.