Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

the seventh day.

"I've already thought of headlines for the Reich Axiom and the Siberia."

The Tulip District of Far Harbor, the gathering place of wealth and power, is a mansion surrounded by greenery, with a small lake and an octagonal pavilion.

Here, a sword fight was announced, and the young man in the swordsman's uniform took off his helmet and protective gear, revealing a smooth short golden hair, and his handsome face was elegant and calm.

He handed the protective gear to the butler who was waiting by the side, took a drink from the tray held by the maid, thanked him politely, took a sip of the moonberry juice he had just squeezed, and then chuckled.

""The great dragon of Aurora came to the Far Harbor, and the price of food increased sevenfold in ten days"."

He raised his glass to his assistant, the opponent who had just practiced with him: "Dear Mr. Ona, what do you think of this title?"

"Perfect, sir." The other party bowed, "as perfect as your plan and sword strike."

The blond young man smiled reservedly: "Please don't give me too many compliments, Mr. Ona, too much compliment will make people vain, so that they can't recognize their own identity."

"But this accolade is fitting, the great Sir Luster, future President of the Vuitton Chamber of Commerce, the savage Aurora who provoked and insulted the dignity of the Broken Isles with Forbidden Spells, and you retaliate gracefully with economic and commercial power ." Ona bowed, "You have regained the honor on behalf of the Broken Isles."

"No, not yet."

Sir Luster, the elegant young man with blond hair, put the cup back on the maid's tray and washed his hands with a soft, slightly damp towel: "The price of food has not been so high that the hearts of the people are completely broken, what we want is Turmoil, chaos, starvation and death have not come, and now we are only a small victory, and what is to come will determine how fruitful this victory will be."

Putting the silk scarf back, he walked with his assistants and confidants in the oriental-style garden corridor, looking at the lotus flowers in the lake.

"We want to discredit Kant, bring a huge turmoil to the Bibo province, which is turbulent due to fluctuations in food prices, and even detonate the contradiction between Kant and Goethe's aristocracy, and cause Goethe to fall into civil strife. Only when we do this can we say that Preliminary victory over…”

A haze appeared on Lust's handsome face: "Because we want to dispel or temporarily dispel Kant's ambition to encroach on the Broken Isles... We want him to see our strength and determination, and we want the world to see Kant's ambition. Weakness, he is not invincible, he also has areas where he is not good at."

Ona responded impassively: "Praise you, great sir, the entire Broken Isles will appreciate your dedication and dedication, and I will follow you more faithfully!"

The blond young man glanced at his assistant and said with a smile: "Thank you for your help and support, Mr. Ona, now let's continue our business."

Walking along the arcade back to the hall, in the study, various intelligence and data were listed, Lust said: "The economic penetration of the Broken Isles into Far Harbor and even Bibo Province has ensured the implementation of the plan. The price of grain is purchased and the price of grain is pushed up. The funds in our hands are just a lever to use more wealth to fight with us, those Goethe dignitaries..."

He showed a sneer: "They think we are just taking the opportunity to make money, and they also want to make a lot of money, but they are wrong, this is war, war is to burn money, the money we invested in this economic war, we have no intention of Take it back, even if I smash all the food I received into my hands, I will let this violent tsunami sweep the entire Goethe!"

Luster walked to the map hanging on the wall: "—At this rate, the food that Kant can raise will be sold out on the tenth day or so, and our funds and leveraged wealth are enough to mobilize the food he can mobilize. Eat them all...because Rocky Mountains and Valentine are not food-producing places!"

"And the food in the surrounding provinces and cities of Bibo Province, because the price of food in other areas of the province has also skyrocketed, according to the principle of proximity, it will be eaten by all places along the way!"

"As for Danfeng Lucerne, the national reserves held by Goethe will not be used - the national grain reserves are in the hands of the bureaucrats of the Prime Minister's line, and according to reliable sources, the Grand Duke also had an irreconcilable conflict with Kant, and even Break, he can't get a little food from Danfeng Lucerne!"

"And other sources, whether it's the elves or the empire want to sell him food, the journey is long, and there are many storms along the way - it's too late!"

"So the tenth day is the best time to strike!"

"Mr. Ona!"

"Yes, sir!"

The blond young man turned his head and looked at his deputy: "You will do this in person. You lead people to spread rumors in the far port, saying that Kant is taking advantage of the opportunity to stock up food and raise food prices, and that all the food in short supply is in his possession. In his hands, the food that the Governor had transferred from various places was also intercepted by his dispatchers. In short, he couldn't buy or eat food. It was all because of him! Then he would select some shrewd subordinates and pretend to be poor!"

Ona answered loudly, and then asked suspiciously: "Such rumors... Will people believe it?"

Luster finally showed a contemptuous smile: "Why not?"

town Hall.

"Okay, everyone, it's time to act."

The Governor looked out at his city from the floor-to-ceiling windows, and his staff stood in the rear.

"Tell our allies, our companions, it's time for the servants at home and the serfs in the manor outside the city to act, let them cry, let them make trouble, let them cry in the street, and let them question Kant."

"Our Lord Guardian seems to favor these pariahs, and even thinks that they are more important than nobles, then let the naive idealist see these pariahs as stupid, fickle, gullible and ignorant, and then he will understand, Who should you trust, whom you should rely on, and whom should you please?”

"tenth day."

The Governor said lightly: "On the tenth day, let's have a showdown with Kant."

The carnival continues.

Today's Far Harbor and even Bibohang Province are like a **** piece of meat that fell into the sea, attracting a large number of sharks to approach, and they are all ready to feast.

Eighth day.

Hunger is already spreading.

The food distributed by Kant that day had been completely eaten, and the silver coins distributed were all replaced with food. On the eighth day, all the food purchased had been eaten up, and the price of food had risen to a point where the poor were desperate. Even if the laborers work hard, it is difficult to get enough food for one day's salary.

There were sighs in every household, and the cry of a starving child.

why.

- Anxiety and irritability arising from the lack of food is growing.

Until the night of the eighth day, there was already the sound of Cheche Chacha, resounding in the shadows.

It's like a rat's chirping.

"It really opened my eyes."

Longniang glanced at the report handed in, shook her head and said, "Dragon and elves despise human beings, not without reason, they are a group of very noisy guys, and they are fickle, superficial, impulsive and inexplicable, just like these commoners, If you can’t afford to buy food, you should go to the governor to settle the bill, and you should go to the grain merchant to settle the bill, but now they have a negative impression on you, why do they think you are responsible for them?”

She even laughed when she said this.

"Humans are so interesting. You send them money and a free meal, and they actually feel that you have an obligation to send it again... Why do humans think so?"

Lily stretched out her hand and poked Kant: "So, are you going to kill them? Kill a few to make them remember?"

Kant's face was as usual, and he glanced at the report, not taking it to heart.

"I don't know anything like a starving person," he said.

Long Niang smiled: "You are also very interesting."

The Earthling squinted at her: "Meow me again."

"Give money."

"I want to prostitute."

"Don't think about it!"

The knock on the door sounded, and in the blink of an eye, Long Niang turned into the arrogant and cold Miss Dragon, walked to the bookshelf beside, picked up a book casually, and turned her back to the door.

Pack.

Kant shouted, "Come in."

Han Zezheng's white hair grew a few more, he came in and saluted, "Your Highness."

"Thanks for your hard work."

"It is worthwhile to do things for the trust of His Highness."

When Han Ze was sitting down, Kant asked, "How is the situation today?"

Lao Han sighed: "I try my best... I've lived in Far Harbor for decades, and I've never seen such a crazy increase in food. This feels very weird to me, and even makes me faintly aware of something..."

Kant showed curiosity: "What?"

Han Zezheng pondered for a moment, then said slowly: "This year's harvest is good, the same is true all over the world, and Goethe has no grain shortage, and there is no reasonable reason for the price of grain to rise, and the reason for the rise is entirely due to a small number of nobles. The hostile takeover and promotion of the wealthy businessmen, and more wealthy people see the profit, and join in it, becoming the driving force behind the skyrocketing food price..."

He said: "It gives me the feeling that in this increasingly crazy transaction, the food has greatly deviated from its own reasonable value, and the extra part of the value is actually a manifestation of people's greed. Now, the huge benefits make them lost in it, scrambling for each other, and even willing to be fools, sincerely believing that someone is willing to buy food that is not lacking at a higher price..."

The Aurora businessman frowned.

"Influenced by certain political events or other events, certain consensus, massive capital manipulation, spread of rumors, enslaving the majority..."

He was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "I... I even think that this phenomenon can be replicated... or even exploited, in any country, any race..."

"because…"

Han Zezheng raised his head and glanced at Kant: "Because greed is the original sin of all intelligent creatures, as long as greed is in trouble, some people will become fools."

"And it's not just food, it can be other..."

"No, it's better to say that food is actually the worst choice..."

Grass.

Kant showed a subtle color.

Come and see, this man is about to enter the Dao as a businessman.

- Lily on the side even turned her body slightly out of curiosity and listened.

Kant's mind turned, thought for a moment, and then said seriously: "Han Zezheng."

Aurora suddenly woke up and straightened up: "Yes!"

"It's a matter of time, now is not the time to think about it."

"...Ah, yes, you're right!"

Han Zezheng broke out in a cold sweat and stood up: "It's not that the old minister was abolished for personal reasons. The matter explained by His Highness, the old man did not dare to slack off a little. I used to talk nonsense before, please bear with me..."

Kant waved his hand: "No, I don't mean to blame you, and you don't have to panic. What I want to say is that your thoughts and ideas just now are actually very good. After this matter is over, I need you to write a summary. Report, write your thoughts and thoughts in, how about that?"

"Yes!"

Kant smiled: "Okay, go ahead and do it, I can promise you, if this summary report has something to say, as a reward, I may be able to give you a little knowledge."

Han Zezheng was stunned for a moment, showing a look of surprise, but then hesitation appeared on his face.

Kant looked in his eyes: "What?"

"Do not…"

Han Zezheng was agitated, and immediately said: "His Royal Highness's kindness is as deep as the sea. The old man is willing to go all out for His Highness, go through fire and water, and do whatever it takes!"

"You don't have to be so polite. I know your grievances and hard work."

Kant said with a smile: "You've acted very similar these past few days. I also know that you went to the city's nobles to borrow food. You were devastated and ridiculed. You attracted firepower on the bright side and made people believe that my situation was very passive. Trying to keep the food supply in the city and making sure no one starves to death is hard work."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your understanding."

"Have you distributed the food?"

"Yes, His Highness said that it is better to sell than to give. I have already cooperated with several commanders, and then contacted the local church, and sent people to put food in the shanty area and the dock area at a lower price, according to the list and judgment of Lord Horus. , giving priority to poor families with a large number of members.”

Kant nodded, and then said, "Is someone scolding me?"

"This…"

Seeing what he looks like, you can know about it. Kant shook his head and said: "There is no need to embarrass them, everything is under control, I will refuse, but... I have to find a way..."

"Your Highness?"

"Ah, nothing." The earth man shook his head, "The people should be my friends, brothers and sisters, comrades in arms and my own people, at least not my enemies, at least trust me, and this will be my next stage of work, I I have to find a way, the people should be the ocean that carries me..."

Han Zezheng stared, he couldn't understand this high-end topic.

Now he is only on the second floor, almost touching the edge of the third floor.

And Kant is already on the fifth floor.

Kant then asked him how things were going everywhere.

Han Zezheng answered one by one.

Food prices are soaring in various places, and the rich participate in it. It's too cool. No matter whether they make money or lose money, it is the common people who suffer after all. They are already running out of food.

Kant listened to the other party's detailed report and nodded in approval.

Han Zezheng's report is not far from the real-time intelligence provided by Santos.

Yes, since the Dragon Race entered the market, it seems like a full picture has been opened. All the fluctuations and capital trends of the Far Harbor food price market have a panoramic view. Every major city in Bibo Province has a giant dragon sitting in town to gather local intelligence. Through the transmission of the dragon ballad, it will be aggregated to Santos, and then the business genius recognized by the dragon family will make judgments and adjust the capital investment.

After Kant heard this, he understood the significance of the Dragon Emperor spending a lot of effort to create the Dragon Ballad Secret Technique—not just for the sake of teasing the dragons.

Damn, as expected, information is the most valuable.

When Kant compared Santos' intelligence with Han Zezheng's report, he knew that neither side had lied or concealed, and both were doing their best - which made him very gratified.

After a few words of encouragement, he sent him away.

Kant leaned against the swivel chair and exhaled slowly.

The vast ocean of the people...what should I do...

At this moment, Lily jumped over: "What knowledge are you going to give him?"

As a dragon, she seemed to smell the sweet smell of money.

"Want to know." Kant was troubled, glanced at her, snapped his fingers, "Meow."

Miss Dragon is standing at the table, leaning slightly, condescending, her long hair is hanging down, and the exaggerated arc on her chest is extremely oppressive at this angle and distance.

She looked at Kant fixedly, and said crisply: "Meow."

"…"

Kant was stunned for a moment: "Fuck, it's a loss!"

"It's too late!" Long Niang blushed a little, and then shouted, "Tell me now!"

Kant said angrily: "That's how to use a similar method to collect IQ tax from stupid nobles and leeks..."

"How do you know this?"

"Why can't I understand?"

"Count me in if you make money!"

"Why?"

"I have shares!"

"No, you don't. This is a new financial company, and it has nothing to do with the industrial company that was promised to you."

"Then I want this too! 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's quick money.

Soft and hard bubbles, from coquettish to threatening.

Kant was terribly entangled.

"Why are you so excited?"

"What do you know? I'm a giant dragon. It's a shame for a giant dragon to see money in front of me and not hug me!"

"…"

"Okay, okay, look, I can get you 50% cheaper with this method!"

"Hey!"

"Just say whether you agree or not! If you don't agree, I will entangle you in your ear every day, coax you and beg you to tease you. Gradually, it will make you fascinated and even brainwash you..."

"-what?"

Kant suddenly screamed in surprise, he turned to look at Lily, his eyes were full of surprise and surprise.

Long Niang was startled, and even took two steps back subconsciously: "What...what?"

"Okay, I promise you!"

Kant looked excited: "Okay, I have something to go out, you stay here, press the signal generator if you have something - see you back!"

The black light shone, the space door opened, and Kant disappeared directly in place.

Lily was stunned for a while before muttering, "What, it's inexplicable..."

The night of the eighth day gradually passed.

There is only one day left until the tenth day of the decisive battle.

In the world of white mist, Horus' voice was full of anger.

"Father! Forgive me for refusing!" he said abruptly, "This is absolutely impossible!"

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PS1: Update... The plot is almost done, the poles are ready.