After completing the teleportation array setup, Ouyang Shuo began to check the teleportation fee.
For the battle map, each person costs one gold coin for teleportation; for the teleportation between territories, one gold coin per person during the war, and ten gold coins per person during the non-war period; adding teleportation, one gold coin per person.
The above fees are all one-way transmission fees. In other words, if you want to visit an ally, the cost of teleportation back and forth is twenty gold coins.
These transmission fees are collected by the system, and the lord does not get a penny. Of course, there is nothing to complain about, after all, even the teleportation array is built for you by the system for free.
"System Prompt: Please select a payment method for the transmission fee!"
As I said just now, the teleportation array charges in both directions. This is like a real express delivery, you can choose whether the postage fee is paid by the sender or the receiver.
There is nothing to say about the teleportation cost of the campaign map. Ouyang Shuo chose to pay for the teleportation fee between the territories, and Shanhai Town paid for the round trip during the war, and Shanhai Town for the return fee during the non-war period. As for the additional teleportation, since it is a one-way teleportation, Shanhai Town will naturally pay for it.
With Shanhai Town's financial resources, Ouyang Shuo can choose to have Shanhai Town pay for all transmission costs. However, as the leader of the Shanhai League, he cannot do this, he must take into account the emotions of other allies.
The setting of Shanhai Town's teleportation fee will undoubtedly become a benchmark for other allies.
If Ouyang Shuo relied on his own financial resources to be a good person, then the other allies would follow Shanhai Town's example and pay the transmission fee for them, otherwise they would be looked down upon. These expenses may not be considered anything to Shanhai Town, but they may become a financial burden for other lords, which he does not want to see.
Therefore, as a lord, especially an alliance leader, one must understand the connotation of the eight words "enough is enough, too much is too late". Otherwise, it is very likely that they will do bad things with good intentions and self-defeating.
After setting the payment method for the transmission fee, another system prompt sounded in Ouyang Shuo's ear.
"System prompt: Please prepare the troops to participate in the first battle in advance. Explanation: The number of troops that the lord can lead is directly related to the title. The third-class viscount is limited to 100 troops, the second-class viscount is 200 people, and the first-class viscount is 200. Three hundred people. The third-class earl can lead troops up to 500, the second-class earl 1,000, and the first-class earl 3,000. The third-class marquis can lead troops up to 10,000, the second-class marquis 20,000, and the first-class marquis 50,000 people. The Duke does not set an upper limit for leading troops, and can freely choose the number of troops he leads."
Ouyang Shuo's current title is a second-class earl, that is to say, he can bring a thousand soldiers into battle. Including the soon-to-be-expanded naval battalion, the regular army in Shanhai Town has reached a scale of 4,000. He has to discuss with Ge Hongliang which troops he will bring to the battle.
After leaving the teleportation formation, Ouyang Shuo sent Feige letters to the four allies of the Shanhai League, inviting them to gather in Shanhai Town tomorrow morning to discuss important matters.
To be honest, it was a bit difficult for Ouyang Shuo to make such a decision. In this way, it is tantamount to completely exposing Shanhai Town to allies and completely unveiling the mystery of Shanhai Town.
However, as the leader of the alliance, Ouyang Shuo felt that he must have such a responsibility. Only in this way can we truly establish mutual trust among allies and twist everyone into a ball.
Back at the Lord's Mansion, Ouyang Shuo summoned the four directors to make preparations for the first meeting of the Shanhai League tomorrow. Since it is a gathering, the visiting link is naturally indispensable.
Although they are allies, what can be seen, what can't be seen, and to what extent can be seen, all of which need to be arranged in advance.
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Lingxi Town, the meeting hall.
"Qiyue Wuyi leader invited us to meet in Shanhai Town tomorrow to discuss the battle. Which one of you will accompany me? Let me declare first that Tsing Yi must accompany me." Bai Hua looked around and asked.
Tsing Yi nodded and remained silent.
Violet chuckled lightly and said, "I really didn't expect that he would allow us to visit Shanhai Town so generously. I don't want to miss such a lively event."
"What, what is there to see? Aren't the territories all the same? I won't go." Hongying said.
Bai Hua nodded and said, "That's all right. Let Hongying guard the house. The three of us will go to Shanhai Town tomorrow."
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Mulan Town, the mayor's office.
"Sister, accompany me to Shanhai Town tomorrow." Mulanyue said with a smile.
Mu Guiying looked at Mulanyue dotingly, and said, "Why, I dare not go alone!"
Mulanyue nodded, and said coquettishly: "Well, what if that Qiyue Wuyi is a big villain, I still have my sister to accompany me, so I can rest assured."
"Okay, I'll go with you."
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Similar dialogues were also staged in Xunlong Town and Black Lion Town.
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Shanhai Town, meeting hall.
"Everyone, you already know about the teleportation array that appeared in the square?" Ouyang Shuo said.
"Yes. My lord knows what's going on?" Fan Zhongyan asked.
Ouyang Shuo nodded, explained the teleportation array and the battle map, and then said, "This Zhuolu battle is very important to us and we cannot afford to lose it. What does the Military Affairs Department think about the troops participating in the battle?"
Ge Hongliang pondered for a while, and said: "First of all, this is a land battle, and the navy battalion is definitely useless. In addition, the situation of the nomadic tribe on the opposite side is unstable recently, and the cavalry battalion has a heavy responsibility, so it is not appropriate to move lightly. Therefore, My subordinates suggest that the troops participating in the battle this time should be dominated by infantry and supplemented by cavalry. Among the infantry, the crossbowmen should be given priority."
Ouyang Shuo nodded, and said: "Sir, what you said is true. So, the troops for this expedition will be organized in this way. From the three city defense battalions, two archers and three crossbowmen will be drawn to serve as the main force of the attack. From the infantry The battalion dispatched three infantry squadrons, one of which was to be equipped with infantry armor to act as a front-line defensive force. Finally, two cavalry squadrons were dispatched from the cavalry battalion to respond. In addition, a reconnaissance squad was dispatched from the Military Intelligence Division, Go out with the army. The specific troops will be coordinated by the Military Affairs Department and the battalions.”
"Here!" After Ge Hongliang responded, he asked, "My lord, what are the arrangements for the generals going out this time?"
Which general to arrange for the expedition is a sensitive issue. With Ge Hongliang's qualifications, he dare not make decisions on his own. Not to mention super generals like Shi Wansui, Lin Yi and Pei Donglai, two intermediate generals, are on par with Ge Hongliang in terms of qualifications and abilities.
Ouyang Shuo pondered for a while, and said, "I will be in command of this expedition, and Director Ge will be the military advisor. As for the other generals, among the infantry, Shi Wansui will be the chief general, and Zhao Sihu will be the deputy general. Among the cavalry, Lin Yi will be the chief general. Set up a deputy general. On the side of the Military Intelligence Department, Song San will go out in person." Because the battle is a situational mission, the time flow is not consistent with the main map, so Ouyang Shuo did not specially arrange for the generals to defend the city.
Ge Hongliang nodded without making any comments.
"After the meeting, the Military Affairs Administration will gather these troops together as soon as possible for joint training. In addition, the Combat Preparedness Division, Jiafang Division, and Bow and Crossbow Division must do a good job in logistics support." Ouyang Shuo continued to order.
"Understood." Ge Hongliang said.
After discussing the expedition, Ouyang Shuo continued, "Tomorrow morning, a group of guests will visit our Shanhai Town. These people are all our allies."
"How does Big Brother plan to entertain them?" Yingyou asked.
"Tomorrow's itinerary, I want to arrange it like this. First, a simple welcome ceremony will be held at the teleportation array. Then, a formal alliance ceremony will be held. After that, I will take them to Shanhai Town for a visit. The scope of the visit is limited to Headquarters of the base camp. Finally, a meeting will be held in the council hall to discuss the matter of this battle." Ouyang Shuo said.
The faces of the four directors changed, this trip was not easy at all.
"Time is tight and the task is heavy. Here, I will make a simple division of labor. There is no need to prepare for the welcome ceremony, and everyone will welcome it with me. Mr. Xiwen will be in charge of the alliance ceremony, with the cooperation of the Material Reserve Department. The only requirement is solemnity Great atmosphere. Except for the military zone, there are no prohibited places to visit, and everything is open to allies. The Military Affairs Department will be responsible for the final discussion." Ouyang Shuo said with a smile.
"Here!" Those who were named all responded one after another.
"Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Military Affairs Administration arranged a simple military parade. The object of the review is the 1,000 soldiers who went out this time. Take this opportunity to show our allies our weapons and equipment. The Finance Department must be prepared At that time, we may have to negotiate the prices of various equipment with them." Ouyang Shuo suddenly thought, why not take this opportunity to start the arms business in Shanhai Town.
Ge Hongliang responded directly, but Yingyou hesitated. Born in a merchant family, she is not sensitive to the prices of various weapons and equipment, so she directly asked, "Does the eldest brother have a psychological price?"
Ouyang Shuo nodded and said, "In terms of armor, Mingguang Armor is not for sale, let alone. Infantry Armor, a set of twenty-five gold coins. As for weapons, a Tang knife five gold coins, a longbow or horn bow ten gold coins , 15 gold coins for a god arm crossbow." Ouyang Shuo's quotation did not consider the cost at all, but was decided entirely based on the supply and demand in the market.
With Ouyang Shuo's confession, Yingyou knew the truth, and said with a smile: "Okay, brother, I can leave it to the Finance Department with confidence, and I promise to complete the task."
Ouyang Shuo nodded and said, "There is one more thing. The Ministry of Finance has delivered the gold from the Yuelangshan Mine ahead of schedule to raise a sum of money. My funds have already been exhausted."
"Yes!" Yingyou nodded.