At that time, the world was in chaos, yet the people in their region remained in a state of relative peace. Naturally, the Red Cloak Army would occasionally come by to request guidance. Every time, the people of Yanwang Valley would send out some of their elite forces to provide instruction, including training for their troops.
After all, Shi Yi was a man from the modern era who had been reborn into this world. His military theories and methods of governance were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people; consequently, the Red Cloak Army had completely submitted to them. Naturally, the economy of that region was also essentially controlled by Yanwang Valley. However, the people of Yanwang Valley were not the blood-sucking, cold-blooded types. While their primary motive for going there was to make money, they also kept a large portion of it in the local area. They understood that if they drained every last drop of wealth, life for the locals would only become increasingly difficult.
At the same time, their banking business had flourished. By now, their banks had spread to every corner of several nations, with ordinary citizens and high-ranking officials alike depositing their money in their silver houses. Through these banks, they controlled the economy of every region. Meanwhile, the Red Cloak Army had spent the past year recuperating and building up their strength.
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