Chapter 1072: Outstanding Talent

Chu Yuan was unable to let go in the end. Chu Lingyun noticed his sister's expression and smiled secretly. Chu Yuan would be in trouble if he went back.

They were in pairs. Chu Lingyun didn't want to be a light bulb, so he asked Liu Shukui to take him in the car.

"Boss, the TV station has developed well recently. Our current ratings are still the first, but other TV stations have caught up a lot."

Liu Shukui took the initiative to report his work. The boss was not there. Relying on the previous programs and the TV series shot by the loach and the TV station itself, it still maintained the first ratings, but the ratings have declined.

"It doesn't matter. It's okay as long as it can be maintained. What about the efficiency?"

Chu Lingyun nodded. There are so many TV stations that it is impossible to monopolize. It is enough to maintain the first place. The purpose of the TV station is to make money and control public opinion. It is enough to maintain these two.

"The efficiency is not bad. It basically has a monthly revenue of 10 million US dollars."

Ten million in revenue, this efficiency is good. At present, the main income of the TV station is still from advertising, of which national TV programs account for the majority.

Ten million per month, more than 100 million per year.

Taxes plus employee salaries, various rents, equipment maintenance and other miscellaneous expenses, the annual operating cost is about 90 million.

In other words, the TV station can now bring Chu Lingyun about 30 million US dollars in income every year.

"Go back and find a way to transfer 20 million US dollars from the TV station to me, in batches, slowly, and don't let others know."

Chu Lingyun ordered. Liu Shukui and his son, like Feng Yong and others, are all loyal to him, so there is no problem in letting him do this.

"Yes."

Liu Shukui asked. Like his father Liu Chengzhu, he always obeyed Chu Lingyun's requirements and didn't ask any more questions.

The TV station can withdraw 20 million, and the pharmaceutical factory can withdraw another 20 million, which is 40 million.

It is enough for him to purchase the things needed for the organization during this period.

Especially for the materials needed on the front line, which are not available in China or in small quantities. The current foreign exchange reserves in China are very small. If you want to buy them, you can only use gold. The Guo Party took away a lot of gold before leaving.

Now most of the things wanted in China are bartered, and even so many people don't sell them to them.

Back home, Chu Lingyun was rarely relaxed.

Time passed slowly and it was Christmas.

Christmas in the United States is very lively, but unfortunately many families can't wait for their children. These children are still suffering in North Korea, which makes them very dissatisfied.

There is more and more anti-war sentiment in the United States.

Some people think that this war has nothing to do with them. If the war is won, the South Korean government will benefit. But they want their children to risk their lives to fight. Chu Lingyun's TV station specially did an interview on Christmas.

It was broadcast on Christmas Day.

The TV station maintained a neutral attitude and invited three people who opposed and supported the war.

This interview turned into a heated debate.

Those who supported the war had many reasons, but those who opposed the war seized on one point and made them speechless.

"Do you have children on the battlefield? If not, please send them there and let our children come back."

This time, the TV station specially selected people who have children. Anti-war people are not stupid. They understand the dangers of the front line. How could they let their children take risks?

They just do this for their own selfish interests. Naturally, they are unwilling to do things that harm their interests.

This sentence resonated with many people. Not only those who have children on the front line, but also many people who sympathize with them joined the anti-war movement.

The TV station seems to be neutral, but in fact it is biased towards anti-war.

Even the host is an anti-war person, the result can be imagined.

Chu Lingyun knew that this would not stop the war, but it would at least make Katemen and others have some concerns and prepare for future negotiations.

Victory needs to be won, so that other countries will pay attention to China in the future.

This episode was first broadcast on national TV and replayed on local TV stations, which had a significant impact.

It led more people to oppose the war.

Some people even wrote to Mike, saying that since he couldn't win, he might as well resign, which made Mike very angry.

Unfortunately, it was useless for him to be angry.

They were still struggling in the front-line battles. They had so many advantages, but they were defeated.

Time passed slowly. The pressure on the front forced the United States to increase its troops. The organization was also increasing its troops. More and more support soldiers sang songs across the Yalu River and joined this cruel war.

The casualties on both sides were increasing.

Chen Zhanli did a good job in Seoul, and the newly trained agents made rapid progress.

This time they were a third party, and intelligence from both sides was being collected. Correspondingly, the safety factor was very high. Even if they were discovered, they would be expelled at most, and there would be no danger to their lives.

They said they were collecting intelligence from both sides, but they mainly collected intelligence from the US military.

They were behind the U.S. military, so naturally, most of the intelligence collected here was from the U.S. military.

In this way, a steady stream of important intelligence reached the organization, including Russia's increased understanding of the U.S. military.

Some intelligence was repeated, and Russia also sent people, and would not rely entirely on the organization.

However, they were very surprised by Chen Zhanli's performance. The intelligence collected by Chen Zhanli was very detailed, and some of the intelligence was not available to them. Through the intelligence reported by Chen Zhanli, their intelligence could be well supplemented.

Time passed slowly, the weather became warmer, and the soldiers who had endured the entire winter were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

More supplies from the rear could be sent to the front line, and the most difficult days were basically over, especially dehydrated vegetables and self-heating items, which were most popular among the soldiers.

The Americans also found these things through the seized supplies.

They don't need dehydrated vegetables. They have fresh vegetables every day and don't need to be dehydrated. Fresh vegetables taste much better than these dehydrated ones.

They don't need self-heating, they can just make a fire to cook.

However, the CIA still investigated the matter and sent people to the UK.

Hart has not had a good time recently.

He was suspended. Although his report tried his best to clear himself of responsibility, he still couldn't avoid responsibility.

Fortunately, the director was replaced because of this incident, and the director of intelligence was transferred away, otherwise he might not be as simple as being suspended.

But this incident still brought him great trouble.

"Chloe, I may have to go to the battlefield."

Hart suddenly said, hugging Chloe. The suspension brought him a great sense of crisis. He didn't want to lose this job, and he didn't want to stop from then on.

He knew that if he wanted to get back on his feet, he could only rely on himself.

And he needed to take risks.

If he goes to the front line, finds useful intelligence, and helps the US military in the battle, he will definitely be rewarded after returning. Only in this way can he have the opportunity to continue to be promoted in the future.

"How long will you go to the battlefield?"

Chloe frowned. She knew Hart's situation better than anyone else and had already reported it.

Liu Shukui asked her to stay with Hart and wait for the boss's order.

"Not sure, it may be a few months, it may be a year, don't worry, I will be back in a year at most."

Hart hurriedly assured, Chloe frowned: "I don't want you to leave."

Her mission is to stay with Hart. Once Hart leaves, she will be worthless.

She is really afraid of the boss. If he knows that she is worthless, he will soon continue to ask her for money, or even send her to prison.

"I know, I don't want to leave, but there is no way."

Hart was very relieved that he did not love Chloe in vain during this period. She was really doing it for his own good.

"I know."

Chloe was in a bad mood. She had no feelings for Hart, but it was just because of her mission.

She continued to report this matter as soon as possible.

"Hart is leaving?"

Chu Lingyun was stunned after receiving the report. He knew that Hart was suspended. Hart was just a small pawn. He was suspended.

But where was he going now?

Another city, or leaving the United States?

Chu Lingyun thought carefully. Other cities were unlikely. If he really wanted to go somewhere else, at least he would ask Chloe if she wanted to go with him. Chloe's small job was nothing.

Hart was likely to go abroad.

Where could he go at this time?

At present, North Korea needed intelligence officers the most. Hart was an excellent intelligence officer. Was he sent to North Korea?

Chu Lingyun was not in a hurry. He asked Liu Shukui to contact the intelligence bureau's insider to find out if anyone was going to be sent to North Korea recently. In addition, he asked Chloe to ask questions and find out Hart's real movements.

It didn't take long for both sides to reply to him.

The intelligence bureau had no plan to send anyone. They had their people there.

Chloe's reply was simpler and more direct. North Korea.

Under Chloe's questioning, Hart finally revealed the truth. He was in urgent need of merit. He was now unemployed at home and could not make merit. Only North Korea could get a chance.

Going to North Korea was a bit risky, but he was not a combatant and did not need to stay on the front line. It was safe in the rear.

These were his words to comfort Chloe.

After getting the result, Chu Lingyun smiled and quickly gave the approval.

"You want to go with me?"

Hart asked Chloe beside him in surprise, and Chloe nodded: "Yes, I can't bear to leave you. Can I go with you?"

Chloe said all the words against her will. She wished Hart would get out, the farther the better, but she had to listen to the boss's orders.

"Of course, that's great."

Hart happily hugged Chloe. She was really devoted to him, and even North Korea was willing to go with him.

With Chloe's company, he was more confident in this mission.

Hart was particularly passionate today, scoring twice, which was rare.

Hart was going to North Korea, and Chu Lingyun would not object. When he got there, with Chloe by his side, it would be easy to know what intelligence he had obtained and avoid losses to the organization.

His rank was high, and as long as he went there, he would definitely be the head of the Intelligence Bureau. He was just suspended, not demoted.

Hart applied soon, and his application was approved in a short time.

Hart was responsible for the last incident, but the biggest responsibility was not him. It was the director and the director of the intelligence department who ignored the intelligence there. Hart was implicated. The new director had learned about the situation of all the agents and recognized Hart's ability.

Since Hart took the initiative to go to North Korea, he would naturally not be stopped.

Two days later, Hart and Chloe set off separately for South Korea. No matter how reluctant Chloe was, she had no choice at this time.

"Mr. Hart, welcome to South Korea."

It was Carter who came to the airport to pick them up. His rank was not worthy of Mike coming in person, and even Davis did not need to come. Carter could come to deal with it.

With the help of Chu Lingyun, Carter is now a lieutenant colonel.

He provided Chu Lingyun with a lot of information about Mike, even including the current war. Chu Lingyun obtained some of the information from him.

He also said before that he would never betray Mike.

After boarding the ship, many things happened out of his control, especially after being fattened, and he took the initiative to report information.

Every time he reported it, Chu Lingyun would give him a good reward based on the importance of the information.

"thank you."

Hart hurriedly replied that he could not offend the people around General Mike. This Carter was a guard around General Mike, and he was still very close.

Chloe was not with him. He took a military plane, while Chloe needed to take a civilian flight.

He didn't dare let anyone know Chloe's identity casually.

Chloe still doesn't know he's married.

"Section Chief, you are here."

Not only Carter came to pick him up, but also people from the CIA, and they were Hart's former subordinates.

Facing his men, Hart nodded slightly. When he came here, all the people naturally came under his command. Those who came before did not get much useful information, which made it easier for him to act.

Hart is confident that he can do what they cannot.

Time passed by slowly, and it was April soon.

Mike was beaten to a disgrace, and he thought about revenge on the mainland, and even wanted to send out more powerful bombs. Fortunately, Kateman did not go crazy with him, and European and other allies did not agree to expand the war.

Everyone understands that once the war expands, they will not be able to control it, and it is very likely that it will eventually evolve into a full-scale war. Countries have not yet recovered from the trauma of war, and what they fear most now is war.

Ketmen will never allow another worldwide war.

Kate is very aware of Mike's temper. This kid has disobeyed orders more than once. If you refuse him, he dares to kill you first and then show off.

Just like Japan's following gshang.

Kate didn't dare to take the risk and simply replaced Mike.

On the 11th, Kateman suddenly ordered that Commander-in-Chief Mike be relieved of his duties and replaced by Ma Bang, Commander-in-Chief of the Eighth Army.

"Damn it, bastard."

When Mike learned the news, he was furious. Kate was so abominable that he dismissed him from his post without even saying hello.

He was extremely dissatisfied with Kate Gate.

"General, I'm sorry."

Ma Bang quickly brought someone to hand over the situation. He was younger than Mike. When he was studying in the military academy, Mike was already his teacher.

At that time he was only a second lieutenant.

"Don't underestimate them."

Mike snorted coldly, the order had been given, and it could not be changed unless he disobeyed and rebelled.

Mike was angry with Kate and had no idea of ​​rebellion.

Besides, he is simply seeking death by relying on these people to rebel. Many people will not listen to his orders and follow him to the end. When the time comes, he will be captured by his own people first.

Even if he rebels, how can he maintain it?

Do you want to occupy South Korea?

It's even more impossible. When the time comes for resistance from all over the country, and with the power coming from the United States, he won't be able to stop him at all.

If you can't refuse, you can only accept.

Mike left in despair. He himself did not expect that this departure would be the complete end of his military career.

In the United States, Chu Lingyun knew the news earlier than Mike.

Before Kate removed the microphone, she greeted Chu Lingyun.

After all, Chu Lingyun and Mike have a good relationship. They do not look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face. However, Chu Lingyun did not remind Mike. This was also the request of Kate's family.

Who knows if this lunatic will do something crazy if he gets the news in advance?

Chu Lingyun had the same worries.

Not to mention that Katemen specifically mentioned it, it was impossible for Mike to know without mentioning Chu Lingyun.

"Secretary, Mike is gone, let's see how arrogant Chu is still."

In Taipei, Qi Limin's confidants came to the office and said with a smile that they got the news from the newspaper and were quite late.

"Mike is gone, what does it have to do with Chu Lingyun?"

Qi Limin raised his head and glared at his confidant.

After retreating to Taiwan, there were fewer and fewer people around him, and each one was worse than the last.

Although Xu Yuanfei wasn't very good at doing things before, at least he was much better than these people. Now, it's good that his confidants don't help him share the burden, and don't let him wipe his butt.

"Mike has such a good relationship with Chu Lingyun. Now that he has left, he will definitely return to China. Isn't there no one in Asia to support him?"

The confidant explained, Qi Limin stood up suddenly and really wanted to slap him twice.

"Trash, Chu Lingyun has a good relationship with Mike, but he has a better relationship with Kate Gate. Also, do you really think Chu Lingyun relies on Mike or Kate Gate? No, he has a lot of energy in business in the United States. Not to mention that if Mike isn’t here, even if Kate steps down, we can’t do anything to him.”

Qi Liming laughed angrily. This idiot actually thought Mike was Chu Lingyun's backstage?

Mike treated Chu Lingyun on an equal footing. The two were friends, but Mike was not Chu Lingyun's supporter.

"That's right, I understand."

His men retreated in despair. Qi Limin sat down helplessly and rubbed his head.

This bunch of trash.

Now Qi Limin has a great sense of crisis, and he can feel the old man's alienation from him.

If he continues, I'm afraid he will really be finished.

The three intelligence groups on the Russian side were completely wiped out. Only a few agents were lurking in the mainland, and most of the others were captured. They retreated to Taiwan for more than a year, and almost 99% of the lurking agents were eliminated. It took a lot of time. The latent plan created with a lot of manpower, material and financial resources was completely destroyed.

The old man scolded him, besides being able to spend money and make money, what else can he do?

Obviously, this was what the old man said in response to his disappointment.

He has no idea what to do now. No one dares to send people to the inland, let alone to Russia. After the precedent of Zhong Hui, more and more people are fleeing directly after receiving dangerous missions.

He caught a few and shot them directly, but he still couldn't stop people from escaping.

The secret service is now in a panic, and no one is doing their job seriously.

If it was before, Qi Limin could still use his own money to subsidize and keep his position without disappointing the old man.

Last time, Chu Lingyun cut off his income, and almost all of his family property was confiscated. In the past six months, he has saved a little more, but unfortunately he dare not move it, let alone keep it at home or under his own name, so as not to be confiscated again.

And he dare not go too far. If the old man knows, he is afraid that he will be finished.

After scolding his subordinates, Qi Limin frowned and thought hard about how to reverse the current situation.

The Guo party retreated to such a small place, he could not send people to the inland. The lurking ones before could not be kept, and sending them there now is just a waste.

Besides, if they knew they were going to the inland, their subordinates would probably run away.

After thinking it over, only the United States and South Korea can bring him some results.

The intelligence group in South Korea has sent back a lot of intelligence. He reported it to the old man. Usually, the old man would be very happy in such a situation. As a result, the old man's expression was dull these times, and he didn't look happy at all.

Qi Limin is not stupid. He understands that the intelligence he reported is either known to the old man or he thinks it is not so important in his heart.

He guessed correctly. His useless subordinates are completely incomparable to Chen Zhanli. The eldest son always tells the old man the important intelligence reported by Chen Zhanli as soon as possible. Now the old man pays more and more attention to the eldest son in terms of intelligence.

Time passed quickly. Ma Bang was different from Mike. He was very cautious and arranged a new magnetic tactic, which finally turned the situation around.

Ma Bang took over a mess. When Mike was there, the so-called United Nations Army was scared by the organization and had a very low morale.

The lower-level soldiers in North Korea completely lost their previous fierce words and smiles. Most of them looked numb, and more people just wanted to leave North Korea and return home as soon as possible.

Almost all high-ranking officers lost confidence in re-attacking.

The South Korean army was even worse. When withdrawing from Seoul, the South Korean soldiers abandoned all heavy artillery and even rifles, and retreated in disorder in various vehicles. They had only one thought, to stay away from those terrible and invincible armies.

Mike had no choice but to clamor to attack the mainland.

Katemen would not go crazy with him. If he dared to attack the mainland, Russia would not sit idly by. Once Russia joined the war, it would definitely spread to a world war.

It was not easy for Mabang to clean up this mess.

He took advantage of his air force advantage and created the so-called magnetic tactics, using airborne troops to harass the rear and armored troops to advance in the front, which did cause a lot of trouble for the organization.

Solve the troubles. The fighting will of the red soldiers is far beyond their reach. After the commander changed the tactics, the miraculous effect of Mabang's magnetic tactics became less and less.

He fought this battle very poorly and was even more shocked.

Is this the army of that backward country?

Such an army can definitely be called world-class. No, no army in any country in the world can compare with them. Fighting with them is simply a terrible nightmare.

Before leaving, Mike told him that the opponent was terrible and must not be taken lightly.

Now he absolutely agrees with this statement.

Now he is defending the vicinity of the three fronts. As for the domestic order requiring him to defeat the opponent as soon as possible, it was thrown into the trash can.

He is incapable of doing it. If anyone has the ability and means to quickly defeat these terrible enemies, then he will be willing to give way to others.

A group of politicians who only know how to enjoy themselves all day long and have no idea how difficult the front line is now. They still want to win as soon as possible?

Being able to hold on is already the biggest victory.

Ma Bang was also puzzled. How did the Guo army persist for so long against such a terrible enemy? It took three years?

Is it because China's strategic depth is too large?

It is definitely not this reason. There are still many powerful people in China, especially the principal Chang, who can persist for three years. He can be said to be an outstanding military strategist.

The old man didn't know that he was praised.

"Team leader, the new movie has been edited. Do you want to go and see it?"

Loach came to see Chu Lingyun. It was almost May, and Chu Lingyun still hadn't returned. The eldest son sent more than a dozen telegrams, and each time he said to wait.

The eldest son understood that Chu Lingyun was really disappointed with them. If it weren't for him, he probably wouldn't even say a word to deal with them.

Damn Qi Limin. Every time he received a call back from Chu Lingyun, the eldest son would curse a few words.

"Let's go and see it."

Chu Lingyun stood up. Loach was looking for someone to shoot the movie according to the ideas he gave. Loach is now shooting TV movies. His company has shot six TV series, earning him three or four hundred thousand dollars.

Six TV series, four are exclusively broadcast by Chu Lingyun TV station, and the other two Loach sold to a few more stations according to Chu Lingyun's instructions.

This way he can earn more.

Niqiu has experience in making TV series, and he made a hit at the beginning. Many people offered high prices for exclusive rights, but Niqiu refused. He was worried that the popularity of the TV series would bring competitive pressure to the TV station led by the team leader, so he only agreed to sell it in batches.

There was no other way, and those TV stations could only buy according to his requirements.

There is a movie room in Chu Lingyun's villa where she can show movies by herself.

Loach got the copy and started playing it.

This is a small horror science fiction movie with a total investment of US$200,000, which I can't afford to pay.

The movie started to play. Today's technology is completely incomparable with later generations, but Chu Lingyun watched it very carefully. Although there were many shortcomings in the movie, it was much better than other movies.

This movie won’t make a huge profit, but it certainly won’t lose money.

"The movie is good, when will it be shown?" Chu Lingyun asked after watching the movie.

"The plan is two months later."

Niluo replied that two months is not a long time, and movies and TV series are different, but now that he has the approval of the team leader, he has confidence in his heart.

"It's okay to catch up on the summer vacation."

Chu Lingyun nodded. Summer vacation is about to begin in two months. Horror science fiction movies are now very popular among students.

The United States does not yet have a rating system. As long as it does not violate the regulations, movies are not subject to age restrictions. Children who are too young are definitely not suitable. However, those rebellious teenagers like these kinds of movies the most. They can seek a sense of excitement while watching the movie. .

"Team leader, when will we go back?"

Ni Loach asked directly, and Chu Lingyun looked at him: "Did the eldest son send you a telegram?"

"I did it, more than once."

Loach smiled bitterly. He was not the team leader. This time the eldest son ordered him to go back. He would report to the team leader first.

"The eldest son is a little anxious. You should go back first and I will wait."

Chu Lingyun shook his head. There would be nothing wrong if he went back now, but he had already settled things during this period and successfully transferred 50 million US dollars from several companies. This money was used to support the organization.

The TV station received 20 million, the pharmaceutical factory received 20 million, and the Chu Company received 10 million.

Taking away this money will not affect normal operations. There are other shareholders in the TV station, so don’t worry. Chu Lingyun has plenty of ways to deal with them, and Chu Lingyun will slowly make up the money in the future.

"Team leader, I don't want to go back."

Ni Loach shook his head. He was very happy in the United States during this period. He found that he really liked filming TV series and movies. Now he doesn't want to buy a boat and wants to be a film and television company.

If the film and television company does it well, it will definitely be more profitable than buying a boat.

"Since the eldest son has given the order, it would be inappropriate for you not to go back. Go back first. I will go back soon."

Chu Lingyun shook his head. If the things here hadn't been finished, he would have gone back.

The main thing is purchasing.

"Yes, then I'll tell Lily and we'll go back in two days."

Ni Loach was helpless, and the team leader agreed with the eldest son. It would be impossible not to go back this time.

Three days later, Loach returned to Taipei.

Chu Lingyun was willing to let Loach come back first to prove that he did not stay in the United States and would never come back. The eldest son finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It has been almost half a year since Chu Lingyun left this time.

Half a month later, Japan Airport.

When Chu Lingyun got off the plane, it was not his special plane, but a civil airliner. Chu Lingyun's plane went to Hong Kong, where there was Alchemist Yi covering it.

He himself returned to Japan as Ishihara Hiroshi.

This is the first time that Toru Ishihara comes back alone. Jun Shuicheng, Takemoto and others are very happy.

With Mike gone, Chu Lingyun's control over Ishihara Hiroshi has been significantly reduced. It is best for Ishihara Hiroshi to come back this time and never leave again, so that their Yuanshen Shrine can develop best.

Mike left, but Takemoto's position as head of the special search department remained unchanged.

The new commander-in-chief has been busy with the war and has no time to take care of this.

"Ishihara-kun."

Seeing Chu Lingyun get off the plane, Shuicheng Jun and others hurriedly greeted him. Chu Lingyun didn't say anything and got into the car directly.

With Ishihara Hiroshi's identity back, Chu Lingyun doesn't have to stay in the previous hotel.

There are many properties he purchased here, and he can live in any one he chooses. Not many people followed him back this time.

Before coming back, Chu Lingyun went to see Mike specifically to comfort him.

Mike left and brought Japan, but his influence is still there. There is no need for people to leave and ignore him. Mike scolded Kate in front of Chu Lingyun.

Chu Lingyun listened with his left ear and heard with his right ear.

"Go back and talk."

Chu Lingyun nodded, Shuicheng Jun and others happily took Chu Lingyun into the car.

"Ishihara-kun, the development of Yuanjin Shrine is very good. We have received more than two thousand registration forms."

Shun Shui Cheng first reported that the development of Genjin Shrine is very good. If they were not strict in recruiting people, I am afraid that they would have become the number one society in Japanese politics.

"Has it been reviewed?"

"The preliminary review has been completed, and only more than 200 people have passed the assessment."

Takemoto hurriedly replied that he was responsible for the review. More than 2,000 people signed up, but only more than 200 people passed, which is equivalent to one-tenth.

This data can be said to be very low.

But Takemoto understands that more people will eventually pass the exam and join the Genjin Shrine.

The first review is the loosest, based on their usual remarks and attitudes. If they have war tendencies, or do not believe that the previous war was their responsibility, they will be eliminated directly. Renyuan Shrine will not want such people at all.

The first trial is followed by a second trial, which conducts a more detailed investigation.

After that came the third trial, with Shuicheng Jun personally interviewing them and asking them various questions.

After the third trial, there is an inspection period. Only after passing the inspection period can you truly become a member of Yuanshen Shrine.

Thanks to the leader Pipitu for another reward of 500 starting coins.