A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

However, the moment Zhang Bo said these words, Zhang Caidong's expression froze slightly. He looked at Zhang Bo with surprise and asked with some hesitation, "Bo-ge, do you mean that you also provided some assistance when those mid-level managers were collecting the lists?" This made him quite puzzled.

After all, he knew Zhang Bo's personality very well before. He wasn't enthusiastic about politics at all, and he didn't care about Lord Shen Mu's overtures. Zhang Bo even declined when he wanted to recommend Zhang Bo to be the commander of the Spirit Realm in this new human territory.

Now, Zhang Bo was telling him that he had secretly fueled the flames when those mid-level managers were collecting the lists, which really made him a little unbelievable.

"That's indeed the case. The reason why those mid-level managers could easily squeeze onto those lists was also arranged by me." Zhang Bo sat on the chair at this time and told Zhang Caidong truthfully, "Moreover, the reason why those mid-level managers wanted to submit lists and curry favor with Shen Mu was also my suggestion. After all, some of them came to ask me, and then I spread the news and gave them this suggestion so that they could become Spirit Realm commanders first."

"Bo-ge, I don't quite understand. To be honest, I really don't quite understand your purpose in doing this." Zhang Caidong frowned at this time, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he thought about it seriously, but he couldn't figure it out. Then, he looked up at Zhang Bo and asked, "Bo-ge, if you wanted to harm me, you wouldn't have told me the truth. So, I think you must have a reason."

After all, that was the truth. Zhang Bo had left a very deep impression on him before, and had saved his life many times. Now, he was suddenly telling him that he had a less than honorable side and had betrayed him to a certain extent.

Even Zhang Caidong himself didn't believe that this betrayal was real.

After all, Zhang Caidong's trust in Zhang Bo was directly maxed out. It could even be said that they were friends who had risked their lives for each other, at least that's how he saw it.

In his opinion, Zhang Bo had no reason to betray him.

Of course, Zhang Caidong didn't understand Zhang Bo's background at all. He also didn't understand that a true performer would definitely take action at a critical moment, and this was also the standard quality of a politician.

"Of course, I certainly don't mean to harm you." Zhang Bo shrugged his shoulders at this time, looked at Zhang Caidong, who was full of doubts, and then said, "Actually, I think you should understand that the current situation is a bit awkward for you, especially given your current status. The power is a little too concentrated."

"That's indeed the case." Zhang Caidong pursed his lips. He understood what Zhang Bo meant by saying this. After all, he also knew that, because all his power in this Deherim was basically the highest among the Blue Star humans.

It could even be said that his influence among the Blue Star humans was even more than that of Shen Mu, the human leader, and even more authoritative.

It was even because Shen Mu didn't care about the development of those Blue Star humans, but only asked him to lead those Blue Star humans. Moreover, the share of food distribution and the list of Spirit Realm commanders were all provided by themselves. It could be said that they had completely delegated power to these Blue Star humans for self-governance.

And the premise of this self-governance was that the high-level managers headed by Zhang Caidong went to the mid-level managers below, and then to the bottom-level managers at the very bottom.

They all completed it themselves.

As the highest-ranking Blue Star human, Zhang Caidong certainly understood the extent of his power.

At this time, after being said by Zhang Bo, he also said thoughtfully, "Bo-ge, do you mean that my power is too great, and then I must distribute a part of the power to those mid-level managers to avoid unnecessary trouble, right?"

"That's right, that's what I want to say." Zhang Bo nodded, looked at Zhang Caidong, who was obviously thoughtful, and showed an expression of approval on his face. However, he didn't think so in his heart, because he was now provoking the relationship between Zhang Caidong and Shen Mu.

So, Zhang Bo continued, "Think about it, your power is so great, those high-level managers have a very good relationship with you, and then the mid-level managers below are of one mind with you, plus those bottom-level managers also completely obey you. It can be said that the entire Blue Star human race in Deherim is one with you. Who can tolerate it if it is placed on anyone else?"

What he was saying now was the truth, and they were all realities. Zhang Caidong also understood this. However, thinking of Shen Mu's expectations of him and the rights he had given him, Zhang Caidong couldn't help but defend, "Perhaps it's because he considered that I'm too busy, so he found someone to share my pressure." However, as he spoke, Zhang Xiaodong's words became much smaller. After all, he also knew that such convenience seemed very weak, just a self-perfecting excuse that was almost self-deception.

"Moreover, why Sun Zhiru became the second-in-command only second to you before, haven't you ever thought about this?" But Zhang Bo simply ignored what he said, but instead seriously analyzed to him again, "You also understand that Sun Zhiru is a new small force independent of you and outside of your previous small circle, and he was directly supported to become the second-in-command only second to you. In the future, he can also grow into a small circle around you that can compete with you. This is some prevention against you. After all, if your power is too great, it will be easy to hollow out Shen Mu. You should also understand that the feeling of being hollowed out is quite uncomfortable."

"Although that's what you say, I still believe in Lord Shen Mu. I still respect him very much." Zhang Caidong said weakly at this time. Of course, he still looked a little helpless on his face. But he also understood that what Zhang Bo said was the truth, and they were all very real truths.

"Of course, I didn't say that the adults are not good. Moreover, it's because he's too good to you, so you should also understand that sometimes you can't use personal feelings to measure the relationship between you and the superiors. That's why I've always kept myself alone, trying not to get involved in some things related to politics." Zhang Bo also said at this time.

And he also gave himself as an example.

"That's indeed the case, Bo-ge, I still quite recognize you, and I think you are also a very wise person." Zhang Caidong nodded. Zhang Bo has indeed shown his disgust and small contact with politics until now, and has always wanted to concentrate on studying his spells and magic structures.

It was precisely because of this that Zhang Caidong trusted Zhang Bo so much. After all, why wouldn't he want to get close to someone who was only interested in academics, had a good relationship with him, and had a bright future?

Seeing Zhang Caidong's trusting expression, a hint of a smile appeared on Zhang Bo's lips. It seemed somewhat smug, but only he knew that it was a mocking smile directed at a fool.

However, he didn't reveal it in the slightest. Instead, he put on a caring expression and analyzed for Zhang Caidong: "That's why I encouraged those middle-level managers to actively seek out Shen Mu and give him the list, so that they can play a greater role. This way, your power can be gradually diluted, and some psychological barriers will arise between you and the senior management."

As he spoke, Zhang Bo added: "To be precise, it should be to distribute the power of you senior managers, so that these middle-level managers are closer to Shen Mu's circle of power and have a greater say."

After hearing this, Zhang Caidong pondered: "If that's the case, after the power of us senior managers is distributed, it can effectively alleviate Lord Shen Mu's suspicion of me."

"That's right, that's exactly it." Zhang Bo nodded, and at the same time, seeing that he had indeed led the topic to the suspicion between Zhang Caidong and Shen Mu, he became somewhat elated in his heart. His division was clearly successful.

What he wanted was for the relationship between the two to change due to suspicion, becoming more and more acute, even to the point where they distrusted each other, thereby causing some conflicts.

In fact, what he wanted to do was to replicate the suspicion activities that he had carried out at the Diesel Company between the general manager of the Diesel Company and other department heads, as well as those policy management personnel below.

It was precisely because of the suspicion between the two sides that the Diesel Company looked quite strong, but in reality, there were quite a few rifts within it, so that in the end, when the general manager was besieged, not many people came to actively rescue him.

It could even be said that the reason why Shen Mu was able to completely destroy the Diesel Company so easily was largely due to Zhang Bo's instigation. It could also be said that it was because Zhang Bo had stirred up trouble in the Diesel Company at that time that the general manager and others became estranged, and the relationship between the two sides deteriorated to an irreconcilable state, and Shen Mu eventually picked the fruit.

If it hadn't been for the Diesel Company being so rigid, it wouldn't have been easy for Shen Mu to succeed in a surprise attack. After all, once everyone reacted and concentrated their forces to attack Shen Mu's troops who had launched the surprise attack, they would have been able to completely submerge Shen Mu's troops with their numerical advantage.

At that time, instead of solving the general manager Xue Zhigang, they would have all fallen into an encirclement. Then, with their retreat cut off, they would have been completely annihilated.

Therefore, Zhang Bo always believed that the demise of the Diesel Company was actually due to his own reasons. If it hadn't been for him, it would have been very difficult for Shen Mu, the new lord of the human race, to destroy the Diesel Company.

It could be said that Shen Mu had picked Zhang Bo's fruit. Just thinking about it made Zhang Bo feel very annoyed, after all, he had prepared this fruit for the Green Leaf Group.

As a result, the Green Leaf Group didn't get to eat it, but Shen Mu did. He was now very angry in his heart, so he also based on this successful experience and began to continue to stir up trouble in this Deherim, dividing the relationship between these people and messing up this new human force like the Diesel Company.

"And do you know what?" Zhang Bo said to Zhang Caidong at this time: "In fact, many people think that I and you are one. I helped those middle-level managers to hand in the list, and then gave them the opportunity to become spirit world commanders. They will be very grateful to me, but their feelings for me are also equivalent to being grateful to you. And then I will tell them that you agreed to this."

"In this way, although those middle-level managers have escaped the shadow of the control of the senior managers, and have more power in the middle, and have some say in their own affairs, in fact, based on this relationship, they will also be very grateful to you. In this way, your power has not actually shrunk much, but has become more concentrated in your hands. It's just that the circle of senior managers has been divided up for this reason, and it looks a little worse than before, so you won't blame me, will you?"

"Brother Bo, you and I are one. If it weren't for you, I would have died long ago, and you have helped me a lot. Moreover, we are both from the same Zhang family. At this time, I am too late to thank you, how could I have any opinion on what you have done." Zhang Caidong was quite moved when he heard Zhang Bo's explanation at this time.

Just thinking about it like this, he could understand that Zhang Bo was completely for his own good.

Moreover, judging from the purpose of Zhang Bo's actions, only he, Zhang Caidong, benefited. The other senior managers directly shared a lot of power, and then those middle-level managers would instead架空 those senior managers.

As for whether those senior managers would feel resentful about this, Zhang Caidong didn't care at all. After all, those senior managers also understood that their power was too great. And the reason why Sun Zhiru appeared was also because they all understood that this was also some small reminder from Lord Shen Mu to them.

Now that their power has been divided, they can only grit their teeth and accept it. As for Zhang Caidong, his relationship with Lord Shen Mu is very different, and they will also think that this may be the tacit understanding formed between Lord Shen Mu and Zhang Caidong. One by one, they can't say anything.

"Brother Bo, I am really grateful for your efforts for me." Zhang Caidong was full of emotion when he thought of this.

"We are all from the same Zhang family, all from the city village, so don't say so much." Zhang Bo shook his head and smiled at this time, encouraging Zhang Caidong: "You can thank me again when you are in a high position of power, and besides, the better you do, the better I do, it's all the same."

However, in Zhang Bo's heart, looking at Zhang Caidong's moved appearance, he also showed an even more contemptuous smile.

Everything has a price negotiated in secret, but unfortunately Zhang Caidong doesn't know that he has also been priced.