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Chapter 146 Entrusted with important tasks

After careful consideration, Zhang Wei was in a dilemma. On the one hand, he knew that he lacked sailing experience. If he acted rashly, it would be very likely that this privateer fleet that he had built up with so much difficulty would be destroyed in the sea; on the other hand, he was worried that the fleet commander did not understand his close relationship with the Dark Dragon Tooth Soldiers and Dark Dragons, which would make it impossible to transport the troops back to the kingdom smoothly.

Under such circumstances, Zhang Wei resolutely chose to be honest with Yuan Shao. He wrote a letter in person, which was full of earnestness. In the letter, he first asked Yuan Shao if there was a suitable candidate for this important task. Then, he made it clear that he hoped that this person would not only have the ability to serve as the fleet commander, but also shoulder other important responsibilities. Zhang Wei repeatedly emphasized that the future commander must be trusted by him and be able to successfully complete the difficult mission assigned to him.

The letter seemed to carry Zhang Wei's full expectations and entrustment, flying to Yuan Shao in the distance. Zhang Wei was feeling uneasy at the moment, but he also firmly believed that as long as he found that reliable person, he could resolve the current dilemma. The letter in Yuan Shao's hand became the key factor in determining the success or failure of this adventure...

Yuan Shao's reply arrived as fast as the wind, and the information contained in it shocked Zhang Wei. The proposal in the letter was completely beyond his imagination - Yuan Shao actually advocated that Zhang Wei should personally lead the expedition, and he was willing to follow closely and fully assist Zhang Wei.

According to Yuan Shao, there are very few people in the world who can be entrusted with important tasks and who can be trusted wholeheartedly. This statement was highly recognized by Zhang Wei.

Before leaving the city, Zhang Wei fell into deep thought. He knew that once he stepped out of the city gate, no one in the city would be able to check the behavior of the bow hero, Toni. Rather than waiting until then and letting Toni act recklessly and create chaos in Newt City under the pretext of being under house arrest, it would be better to choose to be honest and tell them directly that they can leave freely now.

Doing so may bring some risks, but Zhang Wei believes that honesty and frankness are the best way to solve the problem. After all, hiding the truth will only lead to more suspicion and contradictions, while openness and transparency can build trust between each other and help avoid unnecessary conflicts. So, with firm belief, Zhang Wei decided to confess everything to Toni and others.

To Zhang Wei's surprise, he thought that being so frank might cause Toni to yell and even sneer at him. However, the reality was quite different. Toni took the initiative to express that she was willing to help Zhang Wei protect Newt City before he left.

"Why is this happening?" Zhang Wei was extremely confused and couldn't figure it out.

"There's no reason! I just want to do this." Toni seemed unwilling to tell Zhang Wei what she really thought, but at the same time she hoped to prove that she had no evil thoughts or bad intentions. So, she suggested that she could express her feelings to Zhang Wei by swearing an oath to the Goddess of Bows.

"Don't bother with that. I choose to believe you." Zhang Wei did not ask Toni to swear an oath. After all, for someone who is prone to go back on his word, an oath is not trustworthy at all. Because of this, Zhang Wei's principle in dealing with people has always been: once you decide to employ someone, you should not have any doubts; otherwise, if you have doubts, you should simply abandon that person.

The Archer Toni had no intention of leaving. Seeing this, the Saint Hero Kase Yuko and the Reverend Jiang Yuan decided to stay together after careful consideration. After all, as an important stronghold on the northern border of the kingdom, the strategic significance of Newt City is self-evident. Besides Lionheart Castle, this is the northernmost city in the kingdom. If you are lucky, you may be able to get some information about the long-missing Sword Hero and Fire Hero from the locals! With such a glimmer of hope, the three of them reached a tacit consensus - stay in Newt City for the time being to look for clues.

There is a reason why they have such an idea. According to reliable sources, Zhang Wei was quietly acting behind the scenes. He secretly transferred three key figures, Samantha, Qian Yuanyuan and Kida Kaori, from the distant town of Rosales to here. So the question is, why did Zhang Wei go to such great lengths to transfer Samantha? They guessed that the most likely answer was as the rumors said: Zhang Wei seemed to intend to reopen the once busy but long-interrupted trade route with the Northern Empire.

This trade route is of great significance to both sides. If it can be restored, it will undoubtedly bring huge economic benefits and development opportunities to both regions. However, it is not easy to achieve this goal, which involves many complex political, economic and diplomatic factors. But judging from the actions taken by Zhang Wei so far, he is obviously confident and determined. Perhaps in the near future, we will see this highly anticipated trade route rejuvenated with new vitality. Of course, all this is just speculation. I am afraid that we can only wait for time to reveal the answer to the specific situation.

However, many people are still skeptical about this rumor. After all, this matter sounds unbelievable at first. Doing business with the Desert Scimitar is one thing, but they have neither a strong navy nor any plans to expand into the ocean. They are only focused on land affairs. These people seem to prefer to quietly stick to the land they are familiar with, and often laugh at the rumors and groundless speculations from the outside world. Perhaps it is this style of keeping a low profile and working hard that allows them to maintain peace and stability in turbulent times.

Everyone knows that the empire wants to destroy the kingdom. Even if the king indulges Zhang Wei, he probably won't agree to Zhang Wei's actions that are almost the same as aiding the enemy, right?

Everyone has their own thoughts on this rumor.

The Archer Hero Toni, the Holy Hero Kase Yuko, and the Priest Jiang Yuan want to find out the whereabouts of the two missing heroes by resuming trade with the Empire.

Many businessmen are ready to fight, thinking that their chance to make a fortune is about to come.

Ordinary people have no interest in such things. Even if the king becomes Zhang Wei tomorrow, what does it have to do with them, the ruled class?

As for the military, the situation becomes more complicated...