Xu Yi's ideals were very full, but reality showed him naked skinny. %,
Regarding the laying of the magic signal tower, according to the plan, the first step is to erect it on Xu Yi's private land. It is a kind of promotion, and it can also be regarded as an experimental base for Xu Yi's private land to facilitate all aspects of testing. and further research.
When this step reaches a certain level, the next step is to promote the erection of magic signal towers to the entire Principality of Standing and incorporate the entire Principality into the magic network conceived by Xu Yi.
However, the first step did not encounter any obstacles, but at the beginning of the second step, a very big obstacle was encountered.
The Xinfei Chamber of Commerce first negotiated with another noble lord of the Principality of Standing, which is adjacent to Xu Yi's private territory, and planned to lay a magic signal tower in the private territory under his name to expand the magic network built by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
However, when negotiating with the noble lord, the idea proposed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was flatly rejected by the noble lord.
This surprised Xu Yi very much.
Because this noble lord's private territory is very close to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, he has already reached an extremely deep cooperative relationship with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and has gained a lot of benefits from this cooperative relationship.
Before that, he had no objection to any request made by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and absolutely complied with it. However, during this negotiation, he showed an extremely tough attitude and did not leave any possibility for further negotiation, saying that no matter what There was no way he could agree to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce erecting a magic signal tower on his private property.
His fierce reaction made everyone in the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce feel strange. Xu Yi even went to see the noble lord in person about this matter, and explained to him face to face the role of the magic signal tower and the role of building a magic network in improving the lives of his people. Levels are a huge help. But he still didn't have any intention of letting go.
In the end, it was because of his extraordinary persistence. The Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was forced to temporarily abandon his private territory as the first expansion target. Instead, he negotiated with another noble lord who bordered Xu Yi's private territory.
However, this other noble lord actually showed the same resolute attitude as the previous noble lord, and also stated that he would not agree to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce erecting a magic signal tower on his private property under any circumstances.
If only one noble lord showed such a very different attitude from the past, it could be regarded as having special personal considerations. But now that two noble lords have shown such a strange attitude at the same time, this cannot help but cause many problems. Also noticed.
When he asked his men to contact another noble lord and received a slightly gentle but equally firm rejection, Xu Yi finally understood that the obstacles he encountered now were probably not just an isolated case.
Facts proved Xu Yi's inference.
Next, the Akali R&D team cooperated with the public relations personnel of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to contact more than a dozen noble elves in the Principality of Standing. The answer was a rejection without exception.
Such a strange situation naturally makes everyone who knows about it feel strange.
Why would these noble lords in the Principality of Standing be willing to risk offending the New Flying Chamber of Commerce to so strongly oppose such a proposal that would not harm them at all, but would instead vigorously promote the convenience of life for the people in their territory? Woolen cloth
Xu Yi was very curious about this, but the reasons for rejection given by the noble lords were all strange. No matter how many of them were just excuses, there was no truth to them.
The erection of magic signal towers is carried out in the private territories of these noble lords, so if it is to be truly and completely laid out, it must receive strong cooperation from these noble lords.
Now they are all showing a completely uncooperative attitude. Xu Yi had nothing to do for a while.
However, compared to the inexplicable rejection of the establishment of the magic signal tower, Xu Yi was more concerned about the real reasons behind the rejection of these noble lords.
He initiated a proposal to Congress before being contacted. He needed a new private territory, but was opposed by more than half of the members of the Congress and had to give up. Xu Yi suddenly discovered that he, or the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, may not have as much influence in the Principality of Standing as he had imagined before. .
As for the control of the entire Principality of Standing, it is clearly reflected through these two things - that is, in fact, it does not have much control at all.
This made Xu Yi feel a little disappointed.
He originally thought that the emergence of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce would greatly improve the lives of all citizens in the Principality of Standing and benefit almost everyone. Then everyone in the Principality of Standing should have great recognition of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and would respect the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. It is only right that the Chamber of Commerce expresses its support for all actions.
But the ruthless fact told him that he took it too much for granted.
"Your kid is already thirty-five years old this year? Why are you still as innocent as a child?" Magister Camilla glanced at Xu Yi with a frown and shook her head. "Favours alone can certainly make others appreciate you, but you must understand one thing. Gratitude is gratitude, and obedience is completely different. Others may agree to some of the things you do because they are grateful to you, but if When it comes to their own private interests, of course they will give priority to protecting their own private interests, so how can they blindly obey you? "
"But... my request to increase private territory will affect other people's private interests. It's reasonable for them to object, but what's the impact of helping them set up a magic signal tower? Why are they so firmly opposed?" Xu Yi said in confusion.
"You're still unwilling to study magic when you have nothing to do. Now you know there's a problem?" Magister Camilla snorted softly.
Xu Yi scratched his head inexplicably: "What does this have to do with asking me to study more magic? Will they agree to let me help them set up a magic signal tower if I study more magic?"
"No, it can't be." Magister Camilla shook her head. "But if you spend more time studying magic, you will know the allusions in a circle of magicians, and you won't be surprised that they oppose the erection of magic signal towers."
Xu Yi was stunned: "What allusion?"
"This was more than two thousand years ago." Magister Camilla cleared her throat. Slowing down his voice, he said: "About two or three thousand years ago, humans had just seized control of the entire continent from the elves. Because humans at that time mainly relied on the magic learned from the elves. Only then did they finally defeat The elves. So there were not only many magicians at that time, but they were also very powerful. At that time, the most powerful magicians were the unrivaled leaders among humans, and for their own benefit, these powerful magicians would Set up a magic tower within the control area..."
Through Magister Camilla's explanation, Xu Yi finally understood.
It turned out that more than two thousand years ago. Those powerful magicians can easily control all humans within the influence of the magic tower through the powerful magic wave emitted by the magic tower, even other races.
Because these magicians were not all kind-hearted people, the human society at that time was actually completely ruled by these powerful magicians using magic towers. It became their private property that they could control at will, and their lives were no better than before. It would be much better if the elves ruled this continent, or even worse.
Although later with the progress and development of human society, this model of ruling human society through powerful magicians was finally completely broken and turned into the individual human kingdoms it is now, but the shadow of the magic tower has always remained in people's minds. in memory.
Now the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce wants to erect a magic signal tower. Although it is completely different from the Magic Tower in terms of function and function, it is because of the shadow left by the previous one. It was no surprise that everyone rejected him.
It was understandable for Xu Yi that other noble lords would be wary of this, but it still made him dumbfounded.
"Are you mistaken? The magic signal tower and that magic tower are completely different things, okay? They are too cautious?"
"In situations that may threaten your own rule, any caution is justified." Magister Camilla calmly said a famous saying on the Sainz continent.
Xu Yi shook his head helplessly: "What should I do? Do you want me to force the noble lords to set up magic signal towers? If I really want to do this, I might as well send out the Chamber of Commerce escorts to kill them all. ”
"This is also a good idea." Magister Camilla shrugged, then glanced at the surprised Xu Yi, and nodded again with certainty. "Don't doubt it, I'm serious."
Xu Yi frowned slightly: "Grandpa, are you encouraging me?"
"No, I am suggesting you very seriously." Magister Camilla said solemnly. "I have wanted to talk to you about this issue for a long time. I very much agree with your ideal of using magic machines to improve the lives of ordinary people, but I have always felt that your method is problematic."
"What's the problem?" Xu Yi asked in confusion.
"You are too indecisive. You obviously have the ability to completely control the entire Principality of Standing in your own hands, but you insist on creating such a messy parliamentary management model. I am not saying that this model is not good, but you didn't find it. Will this model cause many of your ideas and practices to encounter a lot of trouble when implemented in the Principality of Standing? "
Xu Yi was silent for a moment and nodded slightly: "I discovered it. But... this can be regarded as my attempt. I don't want to be a king, nor am I suitable for it."
"No, I'm not asking you to be the king, and you are indeed not the material. I just want to remind you, Xu Yi, that the responsibility you have now is much greater than you think. You must change this way of thinking. , become tougher. Being indecisive and procrastinating will only make many things more difficult, and even make you farther and farther away from your ideals.”
Having said this, Magister Camilla patted Xu Yi's shoulder hard with a solemn expression.
"Xu Yi, I agree with your ideal and hope that you can truly realize your ideal. But for this, you must understand this truth."
Xu Yi fell silent, lowered his head slightly, looked at the ground, and remained silent for a while.
Magister Camilla did not urge him, but just watched quietly.
After a while, Xu Yi took a deep breath. When he raised his head again, the half-dead confusion and doubts in his eyes were gone, and they became extremely firm and bright.
"Yes, Grandpa, I understand, I know what I should do."
Magister Camilla smiled and nodded.
He understands Xu Yi and thinks that Xu Yi is the smartest person he has ever met in his life. Since he can figure it out and make up his mind, there are many things that he doesn't need to say anymore.
"Okay, Xu Yi, no matter what you decide to do, remember, I, Magister Camilla, will do my best to help you!"
"Thank you." (To be continued...)