People in Terra, dedicated V people 50

In the top-floor office of the tallest building in Longmen, Ma Di sat at a solid wood desk carved by the best craftsmen in the Yan Kingdom.Opposite him is the supreme ruler of Longmen, Wei Yanwu.

But why is Kelsey sitting next to me?

Wei Yanwu sat behind his desk, twirling his precious cigarette rod in his hand.On the other side of the desk, Ma Di and Kelsey sat at the two corners of the desk, forming a three-legged situation.

As for the three pillars, we must be the Wei State, right?Just cut off the head and tail of the green cat and sway it from side to side, and then use high-tech to prepare poached eggs for Xiaohong.

"Governor Wei, although Shurima has not appeared in the sight of all the countries in Terra, this can still be regarded as a formal diplomatic matter. If it is such a hasty pomp, it seems not good."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Ma. I'm busy with my secular affairs, and there have been a lot of people fleeing from Ursus recently. I really can't deal with it now, so I can only let you two discuss it together. It just so happens that my office is also here. It’s quite spacious and a little more private.”

Wei Laoer knocked his cigarette rod in the ashtray and poured out the ash inside.Judging from the hills accumulated in the ashtray, what Wei Yanwu said was true.

Kelsey frowned slightly, but since she was the weakest one now, she didn't say much.

"Governor Wei, Shurima comes with sincerity. Longmen is located on an important road, which can easily connect the four countries. It is also the issuing city of Longmen coins and has excellent commercial advantages. Shurima is located in the desert, and its products Although it is sufficient, it is indeed somewhat lacking. If we can establish a friendly relationship with Longmen and build a broader trade network through Longmen, this will be a good thing for both Dragonmen and Shurima."

"This is wrong. Although Longmen started out as a business, it is far away from the land of Foehn, and there are several countries in between. Among them, transportation fees and tariffs for goods exchanges have to be levied, which is obviously a loss. Buying and selling. Moreover, aren’t Victoria and Colombia, which are much closer, also places where trade can be carried out? Your country’s behavior of seeking far away at the expense of the near really makes me a little puzzled.”

"As expected of Governor Wei, he hit the nail on the head right away. But I, Shurima, have my own methods, and I believe Governor Wei has seen it before."

Ma Di turned to look at Nasus and Renekton who were standing behind him. Two big men more than two meters tall were guarding Ma Di on the left and right like iron towers. He could see the black raincaps hiding in the dark surrounding Wei Yanwu. All have weak legs.These people are all guards from the Great Yan Imperial City, and they clearly understand that these two big men are definitely beings they cannot afford to offend.

"Presumably Governor Wei has not checked the entry records of my two colleagues. If you want to sneak in, it is not only extremely difficult, but it can also be said to be as difficult as climbing to the sky. So what can make them do it? It’s like it appeared out of thin air.”

"Chief, is it a little bit to use our technology like this..."

"It doesn't matter. His Majesty the God-Emperor has given me full authority to manage this diplomatic matter. He only wants results."

Ma Di and Nasus, one was a bad guy and the other was a bad guy, which not only gave Longmen face, but also reminded Wei Yanwu how much power Ma Di had now.

A device that looked like a desk lamp appeared in Madi's hand. He stood the device in the middle of the table so that the other two could see clearly.

"This is Shurima's teleportation anchor point. Using the power of runes, we can transport people and objects between teleportation anchor points. If we take a normal route, Shurima's army can indeed cross the Foehn Hot Lands. , but the same cannot be said for the caravans outside. Therefore, we were ordered to come to the east of the mainland to establish new commercial connections. At the same time, we will also use Longmen as a starting point to develop relations with the surrounding areas."

This is very obvious. If Shuriman really understands the continent of Terra, then the development of relations with the surrounding areas must be to establish relations with Ursus, Dayan and Rutlan.Ursus and Great Yan are to the north and east of Longmen, and Lateran is only separated from Longmen by Syracuse.

However, both Wei Yanwu and Kelsi were more interested in this teleportation anchor point.

"This... teleportation anchor point can really ignore the limitations of space and directly teleport items and creatures? This is contrary to common sense."

"Violates common sense? Source Stone skills and rune magic are both contrary to common sense. Why should something that looks a bit like technology appear now and surprise you, Doctor Kelsey? Don't you know everything?"

The corners of Ma Di's mouth curled up, then he crossed his fingers and leaned back.

"Doctor Kelsey, you don't know about rune magic."

"I have seen written records about world runes in ancient books. This kind of magic is brought by world runes. Based on different world runes, magic has different effects. But I don't know more in-depth information. Well, the only thing I can be sure of is that rune magic does not require Source Stone energy."

ah?coach!She cheated!

Seeing Ma Di's surprised look, Kelsey, who had succeeded in pretending, didn't say much. After all, the secret would be exposed if she spoke too much.

"Ahem, that's right. Because there are basically no natural disasters in the desert, or in other words, the Foehn Hot Earth itself is a living natural disaster, but it is related to rune magic and climate, and does not frequently attract source stones, so Origin Stone is very scarce in the desert. The main reason we came here this time is to establish a commercial road that can transport Origin Stone mines and Origin Stone products. In exchange, we can provide products related to rune magic."

"Oh? It's not just this teleportation anchor point?"

Wei Yanwu's eyes lit up. Just such a fixed-point transmission was of great strategic significance. If there were other things, wouldn't it be a direct profit?As for the Origin Stone, you can’t buy it anywhere on Terra.If it doesn't work, isn't this because he is relying on the Yan Kingdom? Wei Yanwu still has a little "little" face in the Yan Kingdom.

The prey had taken the bait, and Ma Di opened the champagne in her heart.You have a lot of Origin Stones to earn money, but are you still worried about not having technology and magic?

1-9 Yellow Sand Covering the Realm

Noxus, a huge war machine, is the largest country in Valoran.The truth beyond gold and jade is: only war can bring wealth.

Immortal Fortress [Capital of Noxus]

On the city wall, Swain, who represented "long-term planning", stood silently.The report he had came from the southern border of Noxus, where there were some ports and cities that were originally Shurima.When the Noxian armies crossed the ocean and reached Shurima territory, they chose a peaceful settlement.

The natives of these settlements coexisted peacefully with the Noxian diaspora, knowing that in exchange for food and preferential trade treatment, they received the more valuable military protection against raiders.

Just yesterday, the gate of the Immortal Fortress received a messenger who was extremely angry.His horse died of exhaustion at the gate, and the poor beast broke his leg as he stopped at the gate, and soon died.

The information he brought was valuable, but it was something Swain didn't want to see.

[Shurima's army appeared on our southern border. The local war groups we adapted mutinied collectively, and all cities and ports in the original Shurima region fell. 】

Adapting local war groups is a common method used by Noxus. This can ensure that Noxus has a large soldier base to guard the borders of the empire.But it was clear that Noxus had miscalculated this time.

Another more detailed report written by the commander was submitted, recording the scene when the Shurima army arrived.

[...The scout was so frightened that he could hardly tell what happened... The vanguard could be seen from a distance on the city wall. They were riding eagle-headed vehicles made of gold. These vehicles were on the city wall. Speeding through the sand, far faster than our horses and chariots...

... We were too naive, they were not a scouting force at all.When they raised that flag, there was an uproar among our local warbands.The captains of each team are trying their best to maintain order, but the situation is getting more and more chaotic...

...Soldiers composed of yellow sand emerged out of thin air from the sea of ​​​​sand, and formed a battle formation with those well-equipped soldiers to advance... Those local battle groups mutinied directly. They opened the city gate, killed their commanders, and shouted " Long live the God-Emperor!”…

...The news spread far faster than we could. The boatman refused to serve the Noxian soldiers, and people swarmed onto the battleship and killed those left behind on the battleship together with the grit soldiers. We could only fight to the death to get it back. The last medium-sized warship left the shore before those people destroyed us too...]

This is undoubtedly a painful lesson.After Ionia, Swain once again experienced the power of faith.But this time his opponent did not believe in a god or a spirit, but a living person.

A human emperor?How dare he?

Swain pondered for a moment. Even in a place like Ionia, which is full of monasteries, there has never been such a large-scale resistance, let alone that all cities and ports made the same move.The border of Noxus was forced into the sea.

For Noxus, this was undoubtedly a serious act of provocation.This time, however, its opponent is different.

"I must remind you, Swain, Shurima is different from the opponents we have encountered before. Its background is beyond your imagination."

A voice that Swain didn't expect came, and LeBlanc, who represented "deceit," appeared out of thin air like a shadow.Of course, this could just be one of her many doppelgangers.

"I'm not a reckless man, but I won't be a coward either. I will mobilize the southern legion to try to retake the port on the other side. By the way, Darius has been facing off against the Demacians at the border for so long, and it's time for a change of taste. ”

A crow flew from a distance and landed on Swain's shoulder.Its six blood-red eyes looked at LeBlanc with evil intentions, as if looking at its dinner.

LeBlanc didn't say anything. She disappeared without warning, just as she had arrived.

"All roads lead to Noxus, and all omens point to Demacia. Not even Shurima can challenge the majesty of Noxus."

Swain looked at the horizon, where a group of crows were flying over.

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"Dr. Kelsey, with all due respect, Rhode Island seems unable to afford such a price, and we cannot reach a consensus on this matter. I don't see the value that Rhode Island can bring to me."

"Governor Wei, you will know soon. Rhode Island has advantages that Longmen has not seen - not just cheaper ore disease inhibitors."

Seeing the way Kelsey wanted to swear but had to hold back, Ma Di felt her mood lighten up.

"Then you two, please come back. Mr. Ma, I will call over the promised source stone inventory as soon as possible, and we will discuss more details at another day."

"Then let's see if Governor Wei can show me Longmen's commercial strength and heritage."

After a negotiation, the old woman did not take advantage as expected, and Wei Yanwu was very interested in the rune magic and Hex technology provided by Ma Di.This time, Shurima will get a national reserve of pure Origin Stones and eject them on the road to gold.

[Working hard: Your Majesty, your military expenses are on the way. 】

[Not a pigeon: Very good, I will send a divine emperor guard as your personal bodyguard. 】

[Not a pigeon: In addition, regarding the issue of territorial expansion, as long as you can solve it within your own capabilities, then go ahead and do it. 】

A God-Emperor Guard?It's really a huge investment.Although Azir, as an Ascendant, does not need more guards, the God-Emperor Guards have all the advantages of the Shuriman army. They are always loyal to the God-Emperor, are not afraid of death, can use yellow sand magic, and are very handsome.

They are Azir's immediate bodyguards, a barrier to the sun's disk.They do not use long-handled weapons like ordinary soldiers, because their duty is not to go to the battlefield, but to destroy all opponents in close combat.

But I’m really worried because I don’t have the strength. If I can also ascend...

Just like precise pop-up advertisements in the era of big data, the system on the mobile phone pops up the window in a timely manner.

[Ascension Order: Add [Ascensioner] to a unit's race and strengthen it to level two.If the Sun Wheel has been rebuilt, cause it to ascend.Different bonus effects will be obtained depending on the ascending race. 】

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PS: It’s sad that I didn’t save my manuscript. I went out for dinner tonight and was dragged away to play for a while, but I had no choice but to come back and code like crazy.

PPS: There are pictures in this chapter, remember to refresh.

1-10 Dark clouds are approaching

When the smoke clears, it’s a feast for the crows. ——Noxian Lord Swain

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Something has been going wrong in Skid Row in recent days.

A well-informed person who went to Shangcheng District to "do business" said that an organization called the Integration Movement had revolted.They were all infected, and they also captured a mobile city in Ursus, so many people came to Longmen to escape.

At the beginning, these refugees from Ursus had some connections in their families and brought some belongings with them, so they could temporarily settle down in Longmen.But those who came later were not so lucky.Especially these days, there are long queues of real refugees at the door. Civilians and infected people in poor conditions can only hide in slums.

With the influx of large numbers of refugees, the already mixed slums have become even more turbulent.Refugees, Sakaz mercenaries, and integration movement thugs wearing white masks, a complex group of people made the already chaotic slums even more chaotic. And just today, another mysterious force joined the chaos in the slums.

Mysterious men wearing golden masks appear in the slums. They kill decisively. When they encounter mercenaries and people from the integration movement, they will kill directly, but they will not touch the indigenous people and refugees in the slums.These people cleared away other armed men in the slums at an extremely fast speed, like an army with orders and prohibitions.

"I don't understand, Chief. Why do we need to send the God Emperor's Guard to clean up the slums. Those scattered mercenaries and thugs cannot pose any threat to us. Even if Renekton returns to Shurima to join the war, the God Emperor's Guard and I can't It keeps you safe.”

"Don't worry, Nasus. If you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, even Renekton will be burned to death. Of course I have my reasons for doing this. I still remember that when I went to see Wei Yanwu, the man sitting next to us That old lynx? I'm undermining her value."

Since Azir has launched the Northern Expedition, Renekton, as a warrior of the gods, naturally has to go back.Nasus was more interested in Terra's technology, so he stayed here to assist Mardi.

As for the library?Let the reinstated Bakai manage it. Anyway, they have been managing it for centuries, no less than these days.

"As an ore disease medical company and an infected person treatment company, Rhode Island's greatest value is to go in and do things when the slums are full of infected people. Whether it's maintaining order in the slums or going in to find something. If we can do it correctly Cleaning up the troubles buried in the slums will reduce Kelsey's value in front of Wei Yanwu, and at the same time move her bargaining chip to our side."

"Our value is already high enough. Otherwise Wei Yanwu would not be able to refuse to cooperate with us. Now we have the initiative."

"But we can appear more valuable, Nasus. Commercial war is not a simple arms race, it is already war. Although it does not necessarily follow the model of a zero-sum game, it is the most effective situation when you have an overwhelming advantage. A pattern that works in your favor. The stronger you are, the weaker your opponent becomes until he completely surrenders to you."

The God-Emperor Guards slowly walked out of the slums and lined up in a neat queue.

"Well, it seems that our little fish still hasn't taken the bait today. But it doesn't matter, there will be results soon. Close the team."

Ma Di turned on the communicator, which clearly displayed today's date: 1096/12/26.

The early morning of December 12 was the time when the integration movement raided Qicheng. On the 23th, Kelsey and the advance team of Rhode Island entered the Dragon Gate. Kelsey and Wei Yanwu failed in the first round of negotiations, and Ma Di signed the first phase of the contract with Wei Yanwu. On the 24th, the God Emperor Guards settled in Longmen. Wei Yanwu personally approved it and arranged accommodation. At the same time, the God Emperor Guards began to clean up the slums.

If I remember correctly, the Rhode Island ship will dock at Longmen late at night on the 27th, which is also the time for Kelsey and Wei Yanwu to hold formal talks.

Things are getting interesting. What would you think if there was someone always walking ahead of you, Kelsey?

In a slum, in a slightly dilapidated building, a figure with white hair curled up.The small round ears on her head indicate her race, the Ursus (bear), the main race of the Ursus Empire.

Well, it's that simple and rude.

A group of children gathered in this building. The children who were originally in the slum accepted the orphans from Chernobog, including Misha.

But unlike other kids, Misha knew exactly what she was getting into.

Her father, Sergei, was, or rather was, a core researcher at Chernobog.And now, as Sergey's daughter, she has also become a target of some people.

The city-state secret key is something that can control the entire mobile city.Whoever gets this can theoretically become the master of Qicheng.There is news that the secret key to the city-state of Chernobog lies with Misha.

Although it is just a rumor, it is enough to attract people with ulterior motives.

A large number of armed thugs appeared in the slums, but a group of guards in gold armor also appeared to clear them out.According to those children, they are not the local Guards Bureau of Longmen.But they did not take action against the unarmed civilians, which was obviously different from the thugs.

Their discipline makes it difficult not to doubt whether they are regular troops. Perhaps, they can really help them.Whether it's taking over the city-state's secret key, or providing yourself with safe shelter.

We can't drag these children down any more. Being here will definitely bring disaster.Go find those people and talk to them tomorrow. It would be better if you can save a few more people by the way.

With this thought, Misha gradually fell asleep.

At the same time, the integration movement's team also gained a foothold in the slums. "Broken Bones", a cadre of the integration movement, led his troops into Longmen and formulated a plan.

"The advance team has been unable to contact us. It is estimated that something unexpected has happened. It seems that the Guards Bureau of Longmen is indeed somewhat powerful, much stronger than the military police of Chernobog. Please do not take it lightly."

The broken bones wearing a gas mask spread out the map of the slums. He didn't know how much suffering this map would bring him.

"We will launch the attack in the early hours of this morning. We will test it a few times first and take revenge on those who are not infected. At the same time, we are looking for an Ursus with short white hair. She is about 1.4 meters and a half tall. She is a girl."

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PS: I'm back home, so the second update has been delayed. (Nonsense, the first update was posted at the same time as the second update)

1-11 The rhythm is good, please take care of the hostages first

I could kill them all, but that would be far crueler than proving to them that I was right.I have spoken many more words than I have killed with my own hands. ——Noxian Lord Swain

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"Governor Wei, a new group of God Emperor Guards are ready to move in. We will be more efficient in cleaning up the slums."