"According to the elves' calculations, as long as the materials in Constantinople can be steadily supplied, the elves' Oak Industries can produce more than 30 barrels or other things for magic storage every day. As long as your design is not too complicated, there will not be too many problems in production.
As for the remaining issues such as mana infusion, they are not a problem in the Elf Forest where the mana limit is extremely high and the recovery speed is extremely fast.
If we reserve three days a week and restore four days a week, we can fill 100 barrels with mana every week... and these 100 barrels..."
"Isgard needs 1 ton of gold or an equivalent amount of gold coins to purchase it, or an equal amount of silver and copper coins of greater value - we need these coins.
These coins can not only stimulate our domestic commercial circulation, but can also be used directly when trading with Isgard..."
"And before long, we will become Ishgard's most important business ally, almost by their neck... They will not refuse any offer we make, as long as we can still provide them with magic.
That is, if Ishugard succeeds in conquering the Roman Empire, their demand for magic power will be greatly reduced, right?"
Fen smiled and filled a cup of fruit tea for Yang Hao. Yang Hao drank it all in one gulp and shrugged helplessly:
"Do you think that if we don't provide support with supplies, the Isgardians can defeat the Roman Empire in a short period of time?"
"Impossible. After seeing those 'rifles' myself, I understand that this is not something that a place like Roman can produce, let alone provide maintenance or produce consumables like ammunition."
"So, the Ishugardians can only rely on sea routes for all their supplies, which takes their homeland one or two months to deliver, not to mention that there may be enemies like pirates along the way...
In this case, they could at best capture the coastal areas, and then they might be unable to advance due to severe supply shortages.
This is why Ishgard has always wanted us to join this war—
Even if we don't attack them, they need us to provide them with supplies. They will definitely ask for this next time."
"So what are you going to do?"
"I plan to use them. I will gather enough information to rescue the little queen and the chief judge within this month... Then I will put the blame on the people of Isgard, so that even if the Roman Empire unites temporarily, it will only shake its fist in the face of Isgard."
Although Yang Hao is ready to save his little queen, his little Anna and the president of the court - but before doing so, he still needs to clarify his goals.
The most important thing for him to go to Roman with the elves this time was to rescue the little queen Anna and the court president Natalia.
If possible, it would be best to avoid the Roman Empire from uniting into a fist because of the disappearance of the Queen. If possible, it would be best to let the Romans mistakenly believe that it was the Isgardians who did it.
Although this plan may not succeed at all, if Yang Hao can perfectly transform this action into [Isgard wanted to assassinate the queen, but the failure of magic release led to a mass teleportation event]... then the blame can probably really be put on the people of Isurgard.
As for what will the Isgardians ask about? We don't know! We don't know why the Romans think it was you who did it, why don't you go and ask
If any normal country heard this, it would probably be so angry that it would declare war on Caparia.
But the other party is the really stupid Roman Empire!
I guess even Ishugard would have to carefully consider the good question of "Is Roman really stupid?"
At that time, as long as Roman and Isurgard start fighting, Yang Hao will have safe time to develop.
Not to mention... Ishugard probably hopes they will do this.
Being blamed for Ishgard was one thing, but they also gained the leverage to threaten the elves and Bayerjans to declare war on Roman.
Generally speaking, Yang Hao made more money. The losses were still acceptable.
"So, I think it is acceptable for our two countries to get involved in the war, but at least our two countries have to gain appropriate benefits..."
"I understand. But dear Regent? Don't you think that the way you address Bayerzas and Japaria is too unfamiliar? I mean, too unfamiliar with the elves?"
"Ahem... Actually, Theresa also talked to me about this last night... But I'll tell you about that later. Anyway, let's leave it at that for the magic reserve transaction. Will the transaction of demon materials remain the same as before?"
"Hmph... Then let's proceed according to the plan. And then, Your Majesty the Regent - if you can't explain to me what exactly is going on tonight, you can't go back tonight."
Yang Hao shuddered, but for the time being, he was confident that he could explain it clearly.
Soon, their break was over. After the break, Nia obviously got the chips she wanted from the country.
She told Yang Hao directly that Ishugard was willing to pay 1 ton of gold for every 100 barrels of magic storage equipment, but the reserves of magic must have clear standards.
"But please be responsible for the losses on the road. After all, this is just like food trade. If you get hungry on the road and accidentally eat, that's your business, okay?"
"Of course. We in Isgard know the truth. But in this case, can we -"
"We still have some 'demon material' that needs to be dealt with."
"ha?"
Nia already felt a little numb.
Demonic material—this is actually the treasure that Ishugard has been dreaming of recently.
After confirming that there were still existing demons on the continent of Elucia, and that those demons were still fighting the Bayerzas Empire underground, Ishgard immediately conducted a carpet excavation of the areas where it was rumored that there might be demon remains.
They were not able to dig out much in just a few days, but what was certain was that if the legendary "Goddess of Fire" really used a flame that burned for a hundred years to roast the demons, then Ishgard would never be able to dig out enough demon material for research.
Take the recent results for example, they didn’t dig up any demon fossils at all, at most they dug up “charred fossils” that were of no use at all.
Those fossils have long since turned into something similar to coal, and no clues can be found from their research.
In this situation... Ahem, Ishugard... It seems like the nose has been hooked again...
Nia looked at Yang Hao numbly. If raping this man on the spot could get a discount on this deal, you could let her kill him alive... But the question is, is this possible? This is impossible!
So Hei Long could only swallow the grievances and pain in her heart, while the man in front of her was still talking...
After his explanation, Nia finally understood that this was a specialty of "Bayerjans" rather than "Caparia".
In other words, it might be possible for him to trade with Bayerjans alone in the future... But now, Isgard can only allow itself to be bullied by two countries at the same time.
"We won't sell some demon blood and demon flesh that are difficult to preserve. Some of the more advanced materials... ahem, Ishugard and we are just ordinary allies, we won't sell you those expensive materials.
But for those common materials, for the sake of the alliance between our two countries and the pleasant business exchanges, we are willing to sell you 10% of the annual quota... no, 5%."
"Your Majesty Yang Hao, let me be frank - even 10% is not enough?"
"Yes, but our two countries also have their own difficulties. We still have to digest it internally. Many of our new industrial technologies also need it..."
Originally, Nia just wanted to "give it a try".
But after Yang Hao blurted out the words "novel industrial technology", her head was hit by several heavy hammers again.
Previous article…
Before going to the continent of Elucia, Black Dragonia was the Minister of Industry of the Ishugard National Research Institute.
in other words…
She particularly values industrial-related technologies - and the information that Yang Hao "inadvertently" blurted out made the flames in her heart even more intense, like adding fuel to the fire.
What should I do? If these devil materials can really be used in industry... Only 5% of the materials is really too little?!
The poor black dragon hesitated in her heart. She wondered, would the advancement of industry really allow Ishgard to pay a high price
But when she thought of the "Eagle Mother" and "Big Ships and Big Cannons" that Yang Hao blurted out, she realized that they had already brought such a powerful navy to Isurgard, and when she thought of the core technology of the water-filled steam factory, she realized that it had already brought such good development to Isurgard!
She gritted her teeth and said: Yes! Industrial progress does allow Ishugard to pay a high price! As long as it does not affect the fundamentals, then it is okay to pay anything...
At worst, I'll get scolded by the Miss President when I get back. With this thought in mind, and the self-destructive idea of "why not just let Ishugard force him to be the regent in the future", Nia gnashed her teeth and said:
"Isgard is willing to pay 110% of the price in exchange for 10% of the rations."
That is to say, it was only after the normal price rose to 110% that Isgard was able to exchange for more rations.
If Nia knew that Yang Hao was just trying to sell himself in a hunger marketing way, and that he was originally planning to dump low-level demon materials into Ishugard, which were too abundant for Bayerjans to dig out, she would probably have wanted to rape Yang Hao on the spot.
However, Yang Hao's pragmatic and straightforward personality left a deep impression on the people of Ishugard.
They had not yet recovered from the possibility that Yang Hao might have gradually become more tactful, and after the matter regarding the demon material was confirmed, there was only one last question left between them.
As expected…
"Isgard hopes that Japaria and Byrzas will join the war against the Roman Empire."
Isgard hoped that when it invaded Rome, it would have allies on land to contain the Roman Empire's army.
Although the Roman Empire's army was still in the feudal period, using swords, bows, crossbows and catapults, it had no way to fight against the Isgardians who had naval guns and eagle mothers on the coast.
But the Isgardians can only deploy a limited number of troops at one time, and their ammunition supplies can only be obtained from within the country...
Without the assistance of its land allies, Isgard would most likely stop at the coast of the southwestern part of the Roman Empire and be stuck in the quagmire of war.
They urgently need the assistance of their land allies, and the land allies on which they have high hopes hope that Ishgard will be mired in the quagmire of war.
For Caparia, they also need to reap the benefits of technological progress during this period, expand more weapons for the armies of elves and demons, and gain time to develop the Oak Industry.
For Bayerjans, they had just ended the war with the devil, and the country was in ruins and they had not had time to rebuild. It was impossible for them to join the war.
Moreover, if Ishgard were to fall into the quagmire of war, there would be a huge demand for their goods—
Everyone would be happy to send expensive life-saving medicine to their allies when they are injured! So, Ishugard, I don't mean to say anything, just roll around in the mud, okay
Of course, this is impossible to do directly.
Yang Hao and Fen just "reluctantly" looked at each other, pretending to be distressed and thinking for a long time, he squeezed out these words:
"From my personal perspective, I also want to take revenge on Roman immediately. But the problem is, Miss Nia... You should also know that I once had a student, and she is now the empress of the Roman Empire -
She is being blackmailed. If I intervene in this war, my only chance to save my students may disappear. Under such circumstances, I personally cannot rashly intervene in the war, so please—"
"Your Majesty Yang Hao, let me be frank - if Isgard can help you rescue the queen, will Caparia and Bayerzas be willing to intervene in the war?"
"ha?"
What is this
Yang Hao and Fen were stunned for a moment and just looked at Black Dragonia.
Then they suddenly realized that it would be a bit troublesome for the elves to rescue the little queen now.
But for this black dragon that is almost immune to magic, she can really fly over in one step, grab the person out of the palace and escape, and at the same time make the magicians who stayed in the capital angry...
So what is this
Are you shooting yourself in the foot
Yang Hao looked at the black dragon stiffly. He had considered that after he rescued the little queen, Ishugard might take the blame and ask the elves to start a war.
But he never thought that Ishugard would take the initiative to put the blame on him, and it seemed that he really had no reason to refuse? !
what to do
He and Finn stared at each other.
On the other side, seeing Yang Hao's actions, Black Dragonia finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She finally got back on her feet and said that someone who valued friendship like Yang Hao would never give up the little queen.
Although the intelligence from Ishugard on the little queen only leaned towards the possibility that "she was controlled", Yang Hao's previous statement undoubtedly confirmed this possibility...
In this case, it is acceptable to let Ishgard take the blame for "starting a total war" and use the little queen to make a deal (after all, we started the war).
Nia thought, (It would be good enough if we could get the elves to join the war and reduce the casualties of our guys.)
She smiled and waited for the response from Yang Hao and others.
Chapter 3: Union Rule and False Gods 8K
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That night…
After finishing the meeting with Isgard and signing an agreement to slaughter the fat sheep.
Yang Hao and others first went back to the Green Courtyard, and then asked Naluga, Arthur, and Doctor Joseph to gather together temporarily. He asked Finn to teleport them to the conference room in the Purple Palace in Constantinople.
There, Theresa also finished her day's work and sat tiredly on the main seat waiting for their arrival.
There was steaming food on the table. Although the food looked extremely rough, it was a sign that the Byzantines finally had bread and normal vegetables to eat. It was a good thing worth celebrating.
"I thought you guys would come later, and I was ready to rest for a while."
Princess Purple dismissed the guards in the conference room and smiled, then watched Yang Hao walk over to her and sit down as usual.
"But since everyone is here, let's eat and chat at the same time - after all, Yang Hao and I have something important to announce to everyone."
"Then I'll look forward to it. Compared to this, Theresa, is it really okay for your people to not have meat?"
“Animal husbandry is not a top priority right now, and to be frank, we don’t even have confidence that agriculture will be able to resume in earnest this spring…
All we can do now is to let some of the citizens who are not doing reconstruction work learn the culture and technology passed down from the past during this period that is not suitable for farming, okay?"
"It's no problem to train a few hunters."
"Fen, I guess even if we kill all the wild animals in the Monster Forest, we still can't feed these hundreds of thousands of people... But compared to this, the coastal area seems to be in the radiation zone of Constantinople? The pastures over there grow high-quality grass, maybe we can consider enclosing the land first..."
"That is your land. But you must be prepared for the invasion of northern barbarians, okay?"