524.Are you saying goodbye? Are you still spreading dog food? -[Monthly ticket plus updates6/10】
524.Are you saying goodbye? Or are you spreading dog food? -[Monthly ticket plus update 6/10] (Page 1/2)
After the administrator Alpha disclosed the news that "closed beta is coming", it was like a bolt of lightning that struck most of the people online on the forum, making them discuss in the group more and more energetically..
This group currently has nearly 3,000 people, and the activity level is frighteningly high. This will stir up a lot of waves, and the messages sent in the group will be so fast that normal people cannot catch them. They are basically 999 in 10 seconds. level.
It is impossible to chat in this situation.
Therefore, several major guilds have started discussions in their own small groups, and some "electronic fairies" who are good at dancing are constantly opening new small groups to share the joy of the upcoming new version..
It is no exaggeration to say that the forum is as lively as the Chinese New Year at this time..
However, Alpha, the "culprit" who caused this situation, was nowhere to be seen. It was like a bad guy who dropped a big bomb and made everyone confused and then ran away..
In fact, this is wrongly blaming Murphy..
It's true that he, as the "Hidden Uncle Party", dropped an inside message just to amuse everyone, but he is also really busy, because after midnight today not only means that the ten-day Holy Blood Festival has ended successfully, but it also means that An "overseas student delegation" sent to Port Chardeau is about to depart.
Professor Malcolm has temporarily handed over the duties and work of the first officer of the Archon's administrative team to Miriam. He will join the carefully selected children and the businessmen of the Batasin Chamber of Commerce tonight. Leaving Transia.
Route has been selected.
After entering the Smuggler's Wood from the Anderma Hills, you reach the border between Transia and the Cato region, then go south along Lake Sulpers to "Mocha", the halfling border city at the northernmost tip of the Genoa Peninsula, and transfer to the steam train from there. Heading all the way south, we finally arrived at our destination, Port Chardeau..
According to the professor's estimate, this journey took about half a month. Including the necessary time loss, assuming everything goes well, when the various tools purchased by this purchasing group from the halfling city are returned to Transia, It should be two months later.
The black disaster had already broken out at that time, but it should not have broken through the defense line of Barren Mountain, so Transia should still be in the war stage. The arrival of this batch of life-saving tools will definitely provide valuable supplements to Transia's manufacturing industry..
Of course, this is based on the fact that everything goes smoothly. If there is a delay in the middle, well, it actually doesn’t have much impact..
Because Murphy did not place all his hopes on this batch of urgently purchased manufacturing tools, even if those things are successfully returned to Transia, the poor local manufacturing practitioners will still have to spend time getting used to it before they can start." Industrial upgrading”.
In Murphy and Miriam's plan, this batch of purchases is more to cope with the development of Transia after the Black Disaster..
And if the situation goes to the worst, if this black disaster turns into a tug-of-war that lasts for several years like before, Transia must have a certain hematopoietic ability in a bad situation. Murphy obviously does not want his special Lancia embarked on the old path of "destruction-construction-re-destruction".
That kind of situation can never develop.
“The Black Disaster is coming. Even if the halflings don't like war, they will not block our purchases in Port Chardeau in the name of supporting the Black Disaster. Therefore, the Governor can rest assured..
I have read similar things in the records of the last black disaster. At that time, the Kingdom of Sealand and Nordtov were in urgent need of a large amount of weapons and material support in the tragic war situation. The Steam Lords even took measures to support the civilized camp in the battle. rare martial law.
During the most difficult period, 70% of the factories in Port Chardeau were turned to the production of weapons and combat readiness resources. It can be said that the mainland camp in the fourth black disaster relied entirely on the production of Port Chardeau to support the counterattack..
And the 'wartime production system' was not abolished after the black disaster. I guess that is the response method prepared by the steam lords in advance for this black disaster..”
Under the administrative office building, Murphy and Miriam sat in the same carriage, sending Professor Malcolm, the head of the "Purchasing Mission", to meet his team outside the city..
In this carriage that had been "protected from snooping", the professor, who was wearing formal attire and had entered the ruling circle of Transia, assured the governor and the consuls in a serious manner.：
“Therefore, under the most optimistic scenario, when I submit the war procurement request to the steam lords on behalf of Transia, they will give us the response and help we deserve in a very short time..
The most troublesome part of this kind of large-scale procurement is to obtain local support. Once there is official endorsement, subsequent procurement actions will be given the green light..
I guess the Steam Lords will even take the initiative to help us coordinate the transportation of various purchases. Halflings are very smart, and they do not lack foresight. They understand that once Transia falls in this black disaster, it will bring great consequences to the mainland battlefield. What dangerous variables it brings.”
“So, we can also take the opportunity to lower the price, right?？”
Murphy told a joke, which made the three people in the carriage laugh. After a few seconds, he said seriously to Professor Malcolm:：
“Actually, I'm not kidding. If you anticipate the most optimistic scenario, then I suggest you triple the amount of all manufacturing tools you purchase on that fat list..”
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When the professor heard the governor's proposal, he hesitated a little. After thinking for a moment, he said：
“If the purchase of those mechanical tools is increased to three times, it means that the halflings will almost support a huge production line enough for a small principality to be self-sufficient..
I find it difficult.
But I will try my best to get more benefits for us. However, although halflings are open-minded, they also pay attention to fair transactions..
Even if the Steam Lord comes forward to coordinate, even if the price is lowered in the name of support, tripling the purchase volume will still mean an astronomical bill. To be honest, our financial situation is already very pessimistic, Your Excellency the Governor..
The rapid stability of Transia in the past few months has all depended on the wealth accumulated by the Blood Vulture Clan over the past 400 years. It can be said that you have been spending your own money to feed your subjects, although the profits of the Booty Bay Casino Amazing, but once the war starts, the revenue there will definitely be affected too.
This financial situation is almost unsustainable.”
“But if Transia is gone, what's the point of having so much money?？”
Murphy shook his head, reached out from his arms and took out a special card with the mark of the Thorn Clan, and handed it to Professor Malcolm, he said：
“Just yesterday, I mortgaged the last wealth of the Blood Eagle Clan to Madam Shani in exchange for their liquidity support at the Thieves Guild Headquarters.
You can buy it with confidence！
You can buy anything you can, anything that is beneficial to the development of Transia! If you don't have enough money, go to the Thieves Guild and find the representative of the Thorn Clan there. They will support you and give you enough overdraft balance. That is a loan I endorsed with the sovereignty of Transia..
I know that the development of a territory cannot be bought with money, but wealth does need to be spent in reasonable places, otherwise it will just be a pile of precious metals taking up space..”
The professor is silent.
He reached out and took the card from Murphy..
The thing was very light, but when it fell into Professor Malcolm's hand, it was as heavy as a stone..
Although Murphy spoke lightly, the professor was so smart that he could fully understand that Murphy had almost handed a part of Transia's future into his hands..
That heavy pressure comes next.
This kind of trust alone is enough to give Professor Malcolm, a scholar who has spent the first half of his life teaching and educating people, a sense of mission that "a scholar will die for his confidant.".
Murphy noticed the change in the professor's mentality. He smiled and patted Professor Malcolm's arm and said：
“Don't feel pressure, just do your best.
If our struggle in Transia fails, it will be up to you to protect the five hundred children we have carefully selected, even if Transia falls into the hands of the barbarians, even if all traces of our efforts are destroyed by the gnolls It doesn't matter if you burn it on fire.
When they grow up, I believe they will be able to rebuild Transia with their own hands..”
“Murphy! Stop putting pressure on Professor Malcolm.”
Miriam couldn't help but say:：
“I believe the professor will do his best for Transia.”
“I believe it too, and what I said just now was not a power play, Professor.”
Murphy looked out the window, shook his head and said：
“I really think so. After all, we are not sure of victory. I can be confident in front of others, but I don’t have to be so confident in front of you. Prepare for the worst and use your best efforts to fight for the best future. and struggle, this is the strategy Transians should adopt when facing disasters.”
“You said the right thing and the wrong thing.”
The Scarlet Archon curled her lips, picked up a document bag beside her, handed it to Professor Malcolm, and said：
“I will officially appoint you as the Ambassador of Transia to Porto Chardeau. Professor, you will be fully responsible for our diplomatic affairs in the Genoa Peninsula. Your wife, Ms. Verna, will also be awarded the title of Honorary Baronet of Transia. She will serve as The embassy’s first officer assists you in your work there.
Murphy has taken over the relationship with the Thorn Clan and will prepare a residence for you and the children in Port Chardeau before you arrive. The Thorn Clan will also send a team to take care of your security there..
But when it comes to enrolling children in school, I still have to ask you to use your connections and qualifications in the education sector in Port-Chardeau..”
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