Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds Novel - Chapter 567
Chapter 567: 567
Entering the Dao with Business
On the seventh day.
” I’ve already thought of the headlines for Imperial Axiom and Sebka.”
The Tulip District in Faraway Harbor was the gathering place of wealth and power. It was a house surrounded by greenery, a small lake, and an octagonal pavilion. The oriental style and the cultural imprint from a foreign land had lasted for hundreds of years.
Here, the sword fight had come to an end. The young man in the swordsman’s suit took off his helmet and protective gear, revealing his soft, short golden hair. His handsome face was elegant and calm.
He handed the protective gear to the butler who was waiting at the side and took a drink from the tray held by the maid. He thanked her politely and took a sip of the moonberry juice that he had just squeezed. Then, he chuckled.
“‘The Great Dragon of Aurora Arrives at Distant Harbor, Increases Grain Price Sevenfold in Ten Days’.”
He raised his glass to his assistant, who was also his opponent who had just practiced swordsmanship with him.” Dear Mr. Ona, what do you think of this title?”
“Perfect, sir.” The other party bowed and said,” It’s as perfect as your plan and sword strike.”
” Please don’t praise me too much, Mr. Ona.” The blond young man smiled reservedly.” Too much praise will make people vain, so much so that they won’t recognize their own identity.”
” But this praise is appropriate. The great Sir Lockseed, the future president of the Vuitton Chamber of Commerce, the barbaric citizens of Aurora provoked and insulted the dignity of the Broken Islands with a forbidden spell, and you responded gracefully with the power of economy and commerce.” Ona cupped his chest and bowed.” You represent the Broken Islands in regaining glory.”
“No, not yet.”
” The price of grain hasn’t risen to the point where the people’s hearts will completely collapse. The turmoil, chaos, hunger, and death that we want haven’t appeared either. Right now, we only have a small victory, and what’s about to happen will determine how bountiful the fruits of this victory will be.”
Putting the silk scarf back, he strolled in the oriental garden corridor with his assistant and confidant, looking at the lotus flowers in the lake.
” We have to make Kant lose all his face. We have to cause a huge upheaval in Green Wave Province, which has been shaken by the fluctuation of grain prices. We have to even trigger the conflict between Kant and Goethe’s aristocrats and cause Goethe to fall into internal strife. Only by doing this can we be considered to have obtained an initial victory…”
A layer of gloom appeared on Lockster’s handsome face.” Because we need to dispel Kant’s ambition to get his hands on the Broken Islands. Or temporarily dispel it.” We need to show him our strength and determination. We also need to show the world Kant’s weakness. He’s not invincible, and he has his areas of expertise.”
” Praise be to you, great knight!” Ona responded passionately.” The entire Broken Islands will be grateful for your dedication and sacrifice. I will follow you even more loyally!”
” Thank you for your help and support, Mr. Ona,” the blond young man said with a smile.” Now, let’s continue our work.”
They walked along the arcade back to the hall. In the study room, there was a list of various intelligence and data.” The Broken Islands ‘economic infiltration of Distant Harbor and even Blue Wave Province ensured the implementation of the plan. We bought food at a higher price and pushed up the price of food. The money in our hands is just a lever to leverage more wealth to fight with us. Those Goethe nobles…”
He sneered.” They think we’re just taking advantage of the opportunity to make money. They want to make a fortune, but they’re wrong. This is war. War burns money. We have no intention of taking back the money we invested in this economic war. Even if we have to risk all the food we receive, I will let this violent tsunami engulf the entire Goethe!”
Lockseed walked to the map hanging on the wall.” At this rate, all the food that Kant can gather will be sold out by the tenth day. Our funds and the wealth we can leverage are enough to eat all the food that he can gather…” Because Rocky Mountain Province and Valentan are not food producing areas!”
” As for the food in the neighboring provinces of the Green Wave Province, due to the soaring prices in the other regions of the province, according to the principle of proximity, the food along the way will be eaten first!”
” As for Lucerne, the national reserves controlled by Goethe will not be used. The national granary is controlled by the bureaucrats of the Prime Minister. According to reliable sources, the Grand Duke has also had an irreconcilable conflict with Kant, and even broke off relations with him. He can forget about getting any food from Lucerne!”
” As for the other sources, whether it’s the elves or the empire, they want to sell grain to him. The journey is long, and there are many storms along the way. It’s too late!”
” Therefore, the tenth day is the best time to launch an attack!”
“Mr. Ona!”
“Yes, Sir!”
The blond young man turned around and looked at his assistant.” You will handle this matter personally. You will lead your men to spread rumors in the distant port, saying that Kant is taking the opportunity to stock up grain and raise the price of grain. The scarce grain is all in his hands. The grain that the governor transferred from various places has also been intercepted by his men. In short, it is all because of him that we cannot buy or afford grain! After that, I’ll choose some shrewd subordinates to pretend to be poor!”
“Yes!” Ona replied loudly, then said in puzzlement,”Such rumors…” Will people believe it?”
” Why not?” Lockhart finally revealed a disdainful smile.” Why not?”
City Hall.
“Alright, everyone, you can start moving now.”
The governor looked at his city from the floor-to-ceiling window, and the staff behind him stood solemnly.
” Tell our allies and companions that it’s time for the servants at home and the serfs in the manor outside the city to take action. Let them cry, let them make a scene, let them cry on the streets, let them question Kant.”
” Our Lord Guardian seems to be partial to the untouchables and even thinks that they are more important than the nobles. Let the naive idealist see how stupid, fickle, gullible, and ungrateful the untouchables are. Then, he will understand who he should trust, rely on, and please.”
“The tenth day.”
” We’ll have a showdown with Kant on the tenth day,” the governor said calmly.
The party continued.
The current Faraway Harbor and even the Emerald Wave Province were like a piece of bloody meat that had fallen into the sea, attracting a large number of sharks. They were all prepared to have a good meal.
On the eighth day.
Hunger was spreading.
The food Kant had distributed that day had been completely consumed. The silver coins he had distributed had all been exchanged for food. By the eighth day, all the food he had bought had been consumed. The price of food had risen to a point that made the poor despair. Even if the laborers at home worked hard, it was difficult to exchange a day’s salary for enough food.
There were sighs in every house and the cries of starving children.
Why?
The uneasiness and irritation caused by the lack of food were growing.
On the night of the 8th day, there were sounds of people checking in the shadows.
It was like the chirping of a mouse.
“You’ve really broadened my horizons.”
Long Niang glanced at the report and shook her head.” It’s not without reason that dragons and elves despise humans. They’re a bunch of very noisy fellows, fickle, shallow, impulsive, and inexplicable. Just like these commoners, if they can’t afford to buy food, they should go to the governor or the grain merchants to settle scores. Now, they actually have a negative impression of you. Why do they feel that you’re responsible for them?”
She even laughed when she said this.
“Humans are really interesting. You gave them money and a free meal, but they actually feel that you have the obligation to give them more…Why would humans think that?”
” So, are you going to beat them to death?” Lily poked Kant. Kill a few to make them remember?”
Kant’s expression remained the same. He glanced at the report from the corner of his eyes and did not take it to heart.
“I don’t stoop to the level of starving people,” he said.
“You’re also very interesting.” Madame Long smiled.
“Meow again.” The Earthling squinted at her.
“Give me the money.”
“I want a free prostitute.”
“Don’t even think about it!”
There was a knock on the door. In the blink of an eye, Long Niang had transformed into the arrogant and cold Miss Giant Dragon. She walked to the bookshelf at the side and casually picked up a book. With her back facing the door, her tall figure was extremely beautiful and her curves were alluring.
Pretending.
“Enter,” Kant shouted.
“Your Highness,” Han Zezheng came in and bowed.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
” It’s worth it to work for His Highness ‘trust.”
” How’s the situation today?” Kant asked after Han Zezheng sat down.
Old Han sighed. I’ve lived in Distant Harbor for decades, but I’ve never seen such a crazy increase in grain prices. This gives me a very strange feeling, and it even made me vaguely realize something…”
” What?” Kant was curious.” What?”
Han Zezheng thought for a moment and slowly said,” This year’s harvest is not bad. It’s the same all over the world. There’s no shortage of food in Goethe, so there’s no reasonable reason for the price of food to rise. The reason for the rise is entirely due to the malicious acquisition and promotion of a small number of nobles and wealthy businessmen. More wealthy people saw that there was profit to be made and joined in, becoming the driving force behind the skyrocketing price of food…”
He said,” The feeling I get is that in these increasingly crazy transactions, food has greatly deviated from its own reasonable value. The extra value is actually the manifestation of people’s greed. The huge benefits make them lose themselves in it. They fight to advance, and they are even willing to be fools. They sincerely believe that someone is willing to buy food at a higher price.”
The merchant from Aurora frowned.
” The influence of certain political events or other events, some consensus, a large amount of money manipulation, the spread of rumors, and the coercion of the majority…”
He was silent for a long time before he slowly said,”I…” I even feel that this phenomenon can be replicated…They can even be used in any country, any race…”
“Because…”
Han Zezheng lifted his head and glanced at Kant.” Because greed is the original sin of all intelligent creatures. As long as greed is at work, someone will become a fool.”
“Moreover, it’s not just food. It can also be something else…”
“No, it is better to say that food is actually the worst choice…”
F * ck.
Kant revealed a subtle expression.
Quickly come and see, this person is going to enter the Dao through business.
Lily even tilted her body slightly and listened out of curiosity.
” Han Zezheng.” Kang De thought for a moment and said seriously,” Han Zezheng.”
” Yes!” The people of Aurora suddenly woke up and straightened their bodies.” Yes!”
“It’s not the time to think about this.”
“.. Ah, yes, you’re right!”
Han Zezheng was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat. He stood up and said,” I did not neglect my duties for personal reasons. I did not dare to slack off on the matter that Your Highness has given me. I spoke nonsense earlier. Please forgive me, Your Highness…”
Kant waved his hand.” No, I don’t mean to blame you. You don’t have to be afraid. What I want to say is that your thoughts and ideas are actually quite good. After this matter is over, I need you to write a summary report and include your thoughts and thoughts. How about that?”
“Yes, sir!”
Kant smiled.” Alright, do your best. I can promise you that if this report is meaningful, I might be able to give you some knowledge as a reward.”
Han Zezheng was stunned for a moment and revealed a pleasantly surprised expression. Then, hesitation appeared on his face.
” What?” Kant noticed.” What?”
“No…”
Han Zezheng quivered and immediately said,” Your Highness ‘kindness is as deep as the ocean. I’m willing to do my best for Your Highness. I’ll go through fire and water without hesitation!”
“You don’t have to be so polite. I know all about your grievances and hardships.”
Kant smiled.” You’ve been acting very well these few days. I also know that you went to the nobles in the city to borrow food, and that you were in a terrible position and ridiculed. You attracted fire on the surface and made people believe that I was in a passive situation. You also had to do your best to ensure the food supply in the city and that no one would starve to death. All these were very difficult.”
“Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness.”
“Have you distributed the food?”
” Yes, His Highness said that it’s better to sell it than give it away. I’ve already worked with a few commanders and contacted the local church to send people to distribute grain at a lower price in the shack area and the dock area. According to Lord Horus’s list and judgment, priority will be given to poor families with many members.”
Kant nodded.” Is someone scolding me?” he asked.
“This…”
Kant knew what was going on just by looking at his expression. He shook his head and said,” There’s no need to make things difficult for them. Everything is under control. I’ll reject them. It’s just that…” I have to think of a way…”
“Your Highness?”
“Ah, nothing.” The Earthling shook his head.” The people should be my friends, brothers, sisters, comrades, and my own people. At the very least, they should not be my enemies. At the very least, they should believe in me. This will be the next stage of my work. I have to think of a way. The people should be the vast ocean that carries me…”
Han Zezheng’s eyes were wide open. He couldn’t understand this high-end topic.
Now, he was only on the second level and had almost touched the edge of the third level.
Kant was already on the fifth floor.
Kant then asked him about the situation in various places.
Han Zezheng answered them one by one.
Food prices soared everywhere, and the rich people were involved in it. It was extremely satisfying. Regardless of whether they made money or lost money, the people who suffered were the commoners. They were already starving.
Kant listened to the detailed report and nodded in approval.
Han Zezheng’s report was not far from the real-time intelligence provided by Santos.
Yes, ever since the dragons entered the scene, it was as if the entire map had been opened. All the fluctuations in the grain price market and the movement of funds in the distant port could be seen. There was a giant dragon in every major city in the Blue Wave Province, gathering local information and transmitting it to Santos through Long Yao. Then, this business genius recognized by the dragons would make judgments and adjust the capital investment.
Kant finally understood why the Dragon Emperor had spent so much effort to create the Dragon Song Secret Technique. It wasn’t just for the dragons to flirt with.
Damn it, information was indeed the most valuable thing.
Kant compared Santos’s information with Han Zezheng’s report and knew that both parties were not lying or hiding anything. They were doing their best, which made him feel gratified.
After a few words of encouragement, she sent him off.
Kant leaned against the swivel chair and exhaled slowly.
The vast ocean of the people… What should he do?
” What knowledge are you going to give him?” Lily jumped over.
As a dragon, she seemed to smell the sweet smell of money.
“I want to know.” Kant was troubled. He glanced at her and snapped his fingers.” Meow.”
Miss Giant Dragon stood by the table, her body slightly leaning down. Her long hair fell down, and the exaggerated arc of her chest was extremely oppressive at this angle and distance.
“Meow,”she said crisply, staring at Kant.
“..”
Kant was stunned.” F * ck! What a loss!”
“Too late!” Long Niang’s face was a little red. She then shouted,” Tell me quickly!”
” It’s about how to use a similar method to collect IQ taxes from foolish nobles,” Kant said sulkily.
“How do you know all this?”
“Why can’t I understand?”
“If you want to earn money, count me in!”
“Why?”
“I have shares!”
“No, you didn’t. This is a new financial company. It has nothing to do with the industrial company that was promised to you.”
“Then I want this too! I’ll let you ride for another five years!”
The dragon’s money radar made her instinctively realize that this was a super profitable business.
And it was quick money.
She coaxed and coaxed, from acting coquettishly to threatening.
Kant was annoyed by the pestering.
“Why are you so excited?”
“What do you know? I’m a dragon. It’s a shame for a dragon not to hug money in front of me!”
“..”
“Alright? Look, if you use this method to gather 50% of the money, I can also give you a discount!”
“Hey!”
“Just say yes or no! If you don’t agree, I’ll pester you every day, coax you, beg you, and flirt with you. Gradually, I’ll be able to make you fall head over heels for me and even brainwash you…”
“Eh?”
Kant let out a cry of surprise. He turned to Lily, his eyes full of surprise and realization.
Long Niang was shocked and even subconsciously took two steps back. What are you doing?”
“Alright, I promise you!”
Kant looked excited.” Alright, I have something to do. I need to go out for a while. You stay here. If you need anything, press the signal generator. See you!”
Black light flashed as the Dimension Portal opened. Kant disappeared from where he was.
Lily was stunned for a while before she muttered,”What? It’s inexplicable…”
The night of the eighth day gradually passed.
There was only one day left until the tenth day of the final battle.
Horus ‘voice was filled with shock and anger in the white fog world.
“Father! Forgive my refusal!” ” Impossible!” he exclaimed.
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[PS 1: Upgraded…] The plot was almost done. The telephone pole was ready.
