Ever since they knew that gold could enhance the strength of awakeners, awakeners from all over the world have been frantically plundering various gold reserves.
The vaults were basically emptied.
Even the survivors within Beidu secretly hoarded a lot of gold.
Originally, Beidu’s gold reserves were sufficient, but since they began making mechanical exoskeletons, the gold reserves have become insufficient.
"How about we mobilize the masses and ask them to hand over some gold?"
Lin Liye suggested.
"I find it difficult..."
"Human nature... ah..."
Coach Li sighed.
During times like this, people will hold on to important resources more tightly.
Mobilization has little effect...
“Gold… ah!”
Lin Liye's eyes suddenly lit up.
If we talk about the person who currently has the largest gold reserves, isn’t it his future son-in-law Wang Ran!
He had heard Wang Ran mention before that the gold reserves in City N had exceeded 100 tons.
Coupled with the fact that Wang Ran's men would go out from time to time to raid the surrounding cities, and with Wang Ran's trade lines, the speed at which they made gold was unimaginable.
If we could get some gold from Wang Ran, the production of mechanical exoskeletons would not be stagnant!
However, Lin Liye also knew that no matter how good the relationship was, he could not ask others for such important resources for free.
We can’t let Wang Ran suffer any loss, we have to use something in exchange.
After thinking for a while, Lin Liye looked at Coach Li.
"Coach Li, I know someone who has a large amount of gold."
"He should be willing to provide it to us, but we need to exchange it for something of corresponding value."
Lin Liye said seriously.
"Is it the Awakened leader from City N that you mentioned before?"
Coach Li’s eyes lit up.
Lin Liye would praise N City and Wang Ran every few days, and Coach Li was tired of hearing it.
"But what can we exchange for gold in Beidu?"
"You said before that they basically have no shortage of supplies, right?"
Coach Li asked.
"They don't lack ordinary supplies, but..."
"What if we trade it for a mechanical exoskeleton?"
Lin Liye smiled slightly.
"Mechanical exoskeleton???"
"this... ... "
Everyone present was stunned.
"If you think about it, for us, the thing that limits our production capacity is gold."
"Without gold, we simply wouldn't be able to continue making exoskeletons."
"We can exchange some of our exoskeletons for gold. This will not limit our strength, but will also allow us to obtain a steady supply of gold."
"This is a good thing for both parties!"
"Moreover, the core technology of the mechanical exoskeleton is in our hands, so we don't have to worry about it being copied by others after it leaks out."
"For example, the cost of making a D-class exoskeleton is 10 kilograms of gold and other materials of similar value, plus production costs and R&D costs."
"We can sell it to them for 50 kilograms of gold."
"This price is quite suitable for both parties. What do you think?"
Lin Liye looked around at the people present.
"I think so."
"I agree!"
"I agree!"
Those present expressed their opinions one after another.
"Okay, let's do this plan as you say."
"But there is one thing we need to note. We must ensure that at least half of the mechanical exoskeletons are reserved for Beidu's own use."
"With the zombies attacking right now, our army is in great need of these equipments."
Coach Li instructed.
"Don't worry, I know my limits in this regard."
"I'll contact the people in City N later."
Lin Liye nodded.
Great, the gold shortage problem has finally been solved.
Now, it’s about the zombies.
"How do you deal with the large number of zombies that are attacking this time?"
Coach Li asked.
"Beitu is still the last barrier we need to hold on to."
"But there are still a lot of survivors in many cities along the way. If we let the zombies kill us all the way, those survivors might..."
"I think we need to send troops out to stop the zombies."
"Firstly, it can slow down the speed of the zombie invasion and give the survivors in the rear cities enough time to evacuate."
"Secondly, if we buy more time, we can produce more mechanical exoskeletons, which will make us stronger."
Lin Liye thought for a while and said.
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"Send a team..."
"Lao Lin, how many people do you think would be appropriate to send?"
Coach Li asked.
"I think we can send two teams of 100 people, fully armed with mechanical exoskeletons and guns."
"Two teams, one defending, and one roaming to assist the survivors in evacuating."
"While ensuring your own safety, try to slow down the zombies' attack as much as possible."
Lin Liye said.
It is impossible to completely eliminate the new wave of zombies with such a small number of people.
All we can say is to delay the time as much as possible and collect information.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
"But this time, Lao Lin, don't lead the team out in person."
"You are not in Beidu, and people's hearts are unstable."
Coach Li advised.
"How about I lead the team?"
"I am at least a level 6 awakener now."
Zhang Guozhu raised his hand and applied.
"Lao Zhang, you have a family to support, so you should stay in Beidu and stop running around."
Lin Liye advised.
Last time, Zhang Guozhu almost didn’t make it back.
"Hey, I'm much stronger now than before!"
"Besides, I have more concerns now, and I definitely don't want to die out there."
As Zhang Guozhu spoke, he looked towards the south and felt a sweet feeling in his heart.
"All right... ... "
"Lao Zhang, you will be in charge of the attacking team this time."
"I'll be responsible for contacting City N."
"Let's end this meeting here. Everyone should take action."
As Lin Liye spoke, he took out a satellite phone and called City N.
"What? Wang Ran hasn't come back yet?"
"Then... who is in charge of N City now?"
Lin Liye asked quickly.
"It seems to be Sister Momo, what do you want, Dad?"
The person on the other end of the phone was my daughter Lin Shuang.
"This... ...please help me contact your sister Momo."
"Beidu has important matters to discuss with you."
Lin Liye urged.
"Ah, wait a minute..."
"Hello, I'm Lin Momo, what can I do for you?"
Lin Momo asked.
"It's like this..."
"Beidu is in urgent need of a large amount of gold and hopes to make a deal with City N."
Lin Liye's tone sounded a little anxious.
"Ah, gold trading?"
"But Wang Ran hasn't come back yet..."
"How about you wait a little longer?"
Lin Momo said weakly.
"It's too late..."
"Lin Shuang said that you have certain authority in City N. Can you trade with us first?"
"Comrade Wang Ran and I are old friends, so there shouldn't be any big problems..."
Lin Liye pleaded.
"My authority... I only have the right to freely dispose of 10 tons of gold."
"Is 10 tons enough for you?"
Lin Momo continued to ask.