Although the unit changed from a sequence brigade to a sequence regiment, but Qin Siyang could tell Chu Xiao'ang would absolutely not agree to hand over a sequence brigade's structure in exchange for this medicine.
Seeing that Zhao Longfei had no intention of continuing to wear Chu Xiao'ang down, Qin Siyang felt it was time to stop.
A sequence regiment is a sequence regiment. Better than nothing.
"Fine, I accept this condition."
Zhao Longfei nodded as well, "If so, let's finalize the trade method. Commander Chu first hands over all the materials and the money, and takes this one tenth of the medicine."
"After you announce Huo Dangkou's appointment as regiment commander and register this sequence regiment as an independent regiment under the Chu Corps, I'll give you the remaining nine tenths of the medicine."
Chu Xiao'ang frowned, "You even know about independent postings?"
"Commander Chu, don't take others for fools. I've studied some of the United Government's military decrees."
Qin Siyang asked, "What does independent posting mean?"
"Simply put, being outside means you don't have to obey certain orders. Although it's under the Chu Corps' name, it has independent command authority. If it refuses orders, it won't be tried by a military tribunal, nor will the United Government hold it accountable."
"Ah? There are such postings? Would corps commanders agree to such positions?"
Zhao Longfei smiled, "As you can imagine, these postings usually belong to units the corps commander can't fully control, so such structures exist. A few years ago they were fairly common, but as the six big corps consolidated military power internally, they've almost vanished."
Qin Siyang's eyes lit up, "Hey, that's good! After he declares independent posting, can it be withdrawn later?"
"Easy to declare, nearly impossible to revoke. The United Government loves seeing military power shrink; how would they agree to withdraw an independent posting that weakens them? Of course, if the military forces force internal consolidation, the United Government can't stop it."
"Good! Good! Good! Then once the regiment commander is in place and the independent posting is approved, give him the rest of the medicine."
Chu Xiao'ang looked displeased.
"When will you send people to pick materials from my Chu Corps' supply depot?"
"In the next couple of days. I'll tell my big brother to arrange it."
"Can't you just send two people with me now to speed up the deal?"
Zhao Longfei shook his head, "Commander Chu, I understand you're worried and want the medicine quickly. But haste makes waste."
"This isn't a small-time deal. It deserves some attention. Besides, the Zhao family isn't just me. I can't handle everything myself; my big brother should be involved too."
"If you want to finish quickly, you might as well go back and register the regiment commander and the independent posting with the United Government. After all, time seems the most uncontrollable factor here."
Chu Xiao'ang said, "Principal Zhao, declaring an independent posting is actually the fastest. As you said, the United Government wants to see the military weakened. If I declare the independent posting at eleven, they'll fast-track the approval and issue the document at eleven'o one."
"That's fine. Today's Sunday. If all goes well, we can complete the deal next Sunday."
"I'll wait for your news."
With that, Chu Xiao'ang and Zheng Cong rose and prepared to leave.
Seeing Chu Baxing still sitting there, Chu Xiao'ang suddenly remembered he had something to instruct his son about.
Chu Xiao'ang slapped his forehead, "I got so worked up negotiating I forgot about my own son."
"Baxing is idle at home and wants to come to South Glory University early to adapt to the study environment for the next four years. Principal Zhao, please take care of him."
Zhao Longfei spread his hands, "There isn't much for me to take care of. As everyone knows, as principal I rarely meddle in school affairs. As long as Commander Chu gives Young Master Chu enough money for food, clothing, and lodging, he'll do fine at South Glory University."
"Money is not a problem," Chu Xiao'ang glanced at Qin Siyang's smug face, "Just put Baxing and this kid Qin Siyang together."
Zhao Longfei scratched the scar on his head in puzzlement, "Together?"
"Didn't you give Qin Siyang a whole floor of a guesthouse? Free up a room for Baxing to live in."
"But Qin Siyang intends to earn income from that floor by renting it."
"I said money is not a problem."
Zhao Longfei raised an eyebrow and nudged Qin Siyang with his elbow, "Hear that? Money is not a problem."
"Mm, I know."
Qin Siyang turned on message shielding, leaned to Zhao Longfei's side, whispered something, and then handed his phone to him.
Zhao Longfei glanced and took the phone, and Qin Siyang turned message shielding off again.
"Commander Chu, the rooms on my guesthouse floor are the most luxurious in all of South Glory. Rent is twenty silver coins a day."
"How much?", Chu Baxing slammed the table and widened his eyes, "Qin Siyang, why don't you go rob them?"
Qin Siyang raised an eyebrow like Zhao Longfei and teased, "Speaking of robbing, I think I still need to learn some techniques from Commander Chu."
"But District 7 is land where every inch is gold. The guesthouse at the university center is naturally exorbitant. The price I quoted is fair and square."
Chu Baxing looked at Chu Xiao'ang.
Chu Xiao'ang didn't intend to speak, hands in pockets, watching everything.
It seemed he wanted to train his son to solve problems on his own.
Chu Baxing understood and prepared to show off in front of his father.
But this was the first time he'd bargained like this.
In the military region, supplies were freely available. He never had to worry about money.
Even when outside, people would arrange everything for him, so he didn't know much about prices.
He had heard that when bargaining you should start cutting the price in half.
'Half? Not enough!'
Chu Baxing planned to cut straight to a deep discount, offering only one third of Qin Siyang's asking price.
Qin Siyang wouldn't agree; then he'd haggle slowly to display negotiation skills.
A perfect chance to show his father he wasn't much worse than Qin Siyang.
With a cold face Chu Baxing said, "Even if it's prime land, twenty silver coins a day is too much! I can only offer six silver coins a day at most..."
"Deal!"
Hearing that, Qin Siyang immediately stepped forward and shook Chu Baxing's hand, "Thanks for your support, classmate Chu."
Then he looked back at Zhao Longfei, "Principal Zhao, did you record our negotiation with my phone?"
Zhao Longfei looked at Qin Siyang with contempt, "I recorded it. Don't worry."
"Good! Today's deal is satisfactorily concluded. Commander Chu, take care. I'll go back now and get the room ready for Chu Young Master."
Saying that, he left the meeting hall.
Chu Baxing stood frozen, not reacting for a moment.
'Huh?'
'It's done?'
'And there's a recording?'
'What is going on?'
Chu Xiao'ang sighed in disappointment and said to Zheng Cong, "Let's go. If we stay any longer my blood pressure will spike again."
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