Liu Kai Xuan smiled indifferently and said, "Even if we cooperate with the imperial authorities, it won't stop those daring bandits!"
"Have you forgotten? When we came from the Thunder Empire before, we hired Thunder Security Company to provide us with security services!"
"Thunder Security Company's backing is the royal family of the Thunder Empire!"
"But even so, weren't we intercepted by Hai Shan in the Thunder Empire?"
"Uh..." Ouyang Xue subconsciously nodded.
Liu Kai Xuan continued, "Based on this, we can be sure that even transport teams under the royal family are not guaranteed to be 100% safe!"
"As long as the profit is enough, there will always be some desperate individuals willing to take the risk!"
"Therefore, I personally believe that if we want to protect our property from infringement, there is only one way!"
"We must organize a powerful security team ourselves to protect our own interests and safety!"
Ouyang Xue nodded in agreement, "What you said is absolutely correct!"
"For long-term safe development, we cannot place our hopes on others, but on ourselves!"
"However, I do think it's still acceptable to borrow the strength of others temporarily!"
Liu Kai Xuan replied with a wry smile, "Xue Er, don't you understand what I just said?"
"You still know too little about the environment of the Kaiya Kingdom and the Thunder Empire!"
"For more than a year, no one has harassed our mine because the royal family stationed troops to protect us!"
"But you must know that once our transport team leaves the oil field, it will no longer be under the protection of the imperial army!"
"On someone else's territory, even the imperial army cannot protect us. Who else do you expect to borrow strength from?"
Ouyang Xue suggested, "We can go in advance and negotiate with the various warlord forces along the way, giving them certain benefits!"
"Let them provide us with some protection!"
Liu Kai Xuan shook his head and refused, "Even if the warlord armed forces don't cause trouble for us, the bandit groups will still act!"
"Besides, if you try to pave the way with money, it will only make them more greedy!"
"Various warlords and bandit forces along the transportation route will all try to interfere and siphon us dry!"
"In the end, we will still be unable to avoid a battle!"
Ouyang Xue wanted to say more, but Liu Kai Xuan waved his hand, signaling her to go about her work.
Regarding the matter of cargo transportation, Liu Kai Xuan personally went to discuss it with Chen Qing Long.
Paying to buy passage was simply unfeasible. Can you reason with a group of bandits?
If bandits reasoned, would they still be bandits?
Not long after Ouyang Xue left, Chen Qing Long came to find Liu Kai Xuan.
Chen Qing Long briefly reported the training situation of the security team to Liu Kai Xuan.
All 150 security personnel in the security team had undergone more than three months of military training.
At the same time, all 150 individuals had passed the assessment.
The security team adopted a system of phased training and assessment. Members who passed the assessment would receive generous treatment.
Those who failed would be dismissed.
Furthermore, even members who had already passed the assessment would still undergo regular assessments to ensure their quality remained absolutely strong.
After understanding the situation, Liu Kai Xuan said, "Qing Long, let the brothers in the security team stay to protect the mine's safety!"
"Now, I need you to go to Hu Lan City and register a transportation company in your name!"
"In the future, you will be responsible for oil transportation within the Thunder Empire!"
"I'm going to register a company?" Chen Qing Long couldn't help but frown.
"Don't worry, all company expenses will be borne by the group!"
"I want to hand this business over to you to manage, and I believe no one is more suitable for this task than you!"
Chen Qing Long scratched his scalp and smiled somewhat awkwardly, "Boss, you think too highly of me!"
"I've only been assisting you for the past year!"
"Asking me to take charge at the Thunder Company, I'm afraid..."
"By the way, Boss, didn't you mention before that the resources we extract should be transported by water and traded directly in the international market?"
"Water transportation is much more convenient, isn't it? A single ship can transport thousands of tons of crude oil without issue!"
Liu Kai Xuan shook his head and chuckled, "You know, the pirates in Mannia Bay are far more formidable than the bandits on land!"
"With our current strength, in their eyes, we are purely plump sheep!"
"So, in the short term, we still have to rely on land transportation!"
"To ensure that our labor earns money, we can only transport the goods to Hu Lan City ourselves to sell!"
"I see!" Chen Qing Long nodded repeatedly, indicating he understood.
Liu Kai Xuan then said, "I will send the Ling Long team to go with you to Hu Lan City!"
"You will primarily be responsible for company preparation and personnel recruitment. For the transportation of goods, let the Ling Long team handle it!"
The Ling Long team was also a smart robot team developed by Liu Kai Xuan.
The Ling Long team consisted of only five members, all of whom were robots.
Their combat power was infinitely stronger than that of ordinary security personnel.
Back in the Thunder Empire, Rom and Rem had easily wiped out a bandit gang.
Now that the team size had expanded from three to five, one could imagine their combat power.
"Yes, I'll get started right away!"
Liu Kai Xuan's reassurance instantly boosted Chen Qing Long's enthusiasm by three points.
However, less than ten minutes after Chen Qing Long left, Ouyang Yu came rushing in.
"Boss, it was truly wise of you to have Qing Long manage the transportation company in the Thunder Empire!"
"But since you're being so open-minded, why not go the extra mile and let me be Qing Long's deputy!"
"Also, the Ling Long team doesn't need to go. Qing Long's strength is sufficient to deal with those thugs and bandits!"
Liu Kai Xuan thought for a moment and replied, "How about this, Xiao Yu, let Qing Long get the company established first, and then you can go."
"There's still a lot of work to be done here at the oil field. Even if you want to leave, you need to properly hand over your current responsibilities first!"
"Ah... Alright then!" Ouyang Yu pouted, but finally agreed with a nod.
Chen Qing Long set off for the Thunder Empire that very day. The day after Chen Qing Long departed, Liu Kai Xuan also set out with the transport convoy.
The convoy consisted of 20 large trucks. Considering the poor road conditions along the way, Liu Kai Xuan did not overload the trucks.
With a large convoy, the speed of progress was naturally not fast.
The convoy left the oil field in a grand procession and was stopped by a fully armed team less than 20 kilometers out.