Chapter 142 Drought 3
"Buy water?" Elizabeth asked in surprise. "But transportation is also a problem."
The husband put his fist to his jaw and thought seriously, "Put it in the interspatial necklace? Not only is it lightweight, but the shipping cost is also lower."
"Space necklace?" Elizabeth hesitated. "Wouldn't the cost be too high?"
"Perhaps we could..."
A voice interrupted their thoughts, and Grace said hesitantly, "Lease."
Elizabeth clapped her hands and said, "Yes, wasn't it Lord Lin who pioneered the leasing model?"
Now, all goods bought and sold in the Ankang Chamber of Commerce are locked with a seed lock. There is no need to worry about the whereabouts of the goods, as there will definitely be someone willing to sell them!
The three of them met eyes and smiled with the same joy.
No wonder Mr. Lin often said, three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang.
How can you go out without friends?
Without hesitation, they rushed to the simulation training room like rabbits, opened the online shopping page, and posted:
Elizabeth, Ankang Town, Eastern China: Renting a space necklace at a high price. Interested parties, please private message.
Elizabeth, Ankang Town, Eastern Taiwan: Water resources are being collected for high prices, for domestic use. Interested sellers can chat privately.
To their surprise, the post reached the front page in just over two minutes.
Home page! Doesn’t that mean it can be seen in all five regions?
That’s a huge amount of traffic!
The light from the screen shone in their eye sockets, sparkling.
Posts travel through space and are delivered to everyone who is online.
The Northern Viscount's eyes widened. "Why would anyone pay so much for water? Isn't this stuff available everywhere?"
Another baron was more decisive than him and directly clicked on the private message, "Ankang Town has far more people than a small city like ours. Maybe they're just short of water! We have more water than we can use. It would be great if we could sell it! Maybe we can add a few more public welfare buildings next year!"
The Viscount grabbed his hand, feeling very uneasy. "What if it's fake?"
The baron shook his hand away. "Oh, you're overthinking it. This must be true! I know Elizabeth. She's one of the richest people in Ankang Town. Besides, Ankang Town has a seed lock. Anyone who defies the deal will be punished and the money will be recovered. Now that Ankang Town is in the spotlight, how dare they not keep their promise?"
After that, with a click, he clicked to place the order.
The deposit arrived in a rush.
It was the kind of thing a baron would exclaim, "Ankang Town is truly wealthy! They ripped me off quite a bit last time, and now we've actually made it back! I have to say, this online shopping system is really useful. Many towns are hiring guards on it, paying them a ton of money! Continental integration is truly a major trend!"
"Come with me to Ankang Town for a meal later. I'll treat you." The baron was very excited. He looked like a proud bull and full of heroic spirit.
The Viscount twitched his lips, thinking that something didn't feel right. Why did the money he had just earned have to be sent to Ankang Town again?
But someone’s treating me, so what else is there to say?
Besides, he was really craving the delicious food in Ankang Town.
He agreed immediately, "Okay, it's worth it for us brothers to meet each other!"
The conversation of the nobles also happened to fall into the ears of the Melville family.
Melville muttered softly, "Yeah, there's a lack of water..."
The screen reflected light into his pupils, emitting a colorful glow. His father, however, was anxious and slapped him on the head. "What are you thinking about? Study hard! The use of the simulation training room is charged!"
His father's loud declaration attracted the attention of people around him, and Melville shrank his toes in embarrassment.
After they settled down, they had only a little strength and no special resources. They made a fortune by hunting a few wild animals and carrying water for others. Although it was better than before, it was not enough compared to the entire wealthy Ankang Town.
They seemed to be extremely poor and it was obvious that they were from the countryside.
A wave of shame and anger flooded Melville's mind.
He was young and concerned about his reputation, and could not tolerate the inferiority complex that was deep in his bones.
His father didn't notice his expression and continued to chatter, "Ah, we're so unlucky. The weather was fine all winter, but who would have thought that drought would hit as soon as we settled here? But Lord Lin is really kind. He limited the amount of water he could get, so thankfully we can drink it."
"Don't be afraid, we have plenty of strength. If we work harder, we will eventually succeed."
Melville almost blurted out, "We can sell the water we get for money!"
My father was stunned. "Can water be exchanged for money?"
Melville nodded, "Yes."
He pointed to the characters on the screen to his father and said, "We can save some water and sell it to people who want to stockpile it."
My father opened his mouth wide, his goatee trembling. "I used to hear that the people in Ankang Town were rich, but I never thought they were this wealthy, willing to spend copper coins even for water..."
These were words that came from the bottom of his heart, his voice was trembling and high-pitched, and the gazes of the people around him fell on him like small raindrops.
Melville blushed and protested in a low voice: "Father, keep your voice down, you are disturbing others!"
After saying that, he suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Father, there was a stream in the backyard where we originally lived. It was unowned land, and it contained enough water for at least several hundred people to live in for a year."
The father was shocked. He never thought his son was so ambitious.
How can this not shock people, considering he used to think even the prizes at the beer festival were fake, to be so bold today?!
Seeing his father's expression, Melville felt regretful and ridiculous. He lowered his head and thought, his father was like an old, hardworking ox, stubborn and stubborn. How could he understand his thoughts and inferiority complex?
The difference between the two generations is still too big after all.
But why? Why!
Why can those nobles travel freely and ride luxurious animal carriages, while they can only hunt all their lives, be reluctant to replace their shoes even when they are worn out, and can only live with the smell of blood?
He doesn't want to!
In the past, when there was no opportunity, he could forgive his inaction, but now that there is an opportunity, he doesn't want to be a coward all his life!
The father was shocked when he saw his son's bloodshot eyes.
An unprecedented sense of guilt surged into his heart, because his wife's illness almost cost the family savings, and his son was so poor that no girl liked him. Otherwise, with Melville's tall physique, which girl would not love him?
When his son's first love, the girl's father, arrived at their home, he immediately walked away with a frown on his face and a twisted nose. No matter how much the girl spoke well of their family, it was useless. He saw his son's frustration and was speechless for a long time.
He was the one who dragged his son down.
Now, his son wants to try his luck. Since he can't help, why not let him try?
They also want to live like human beings.
His heart suddenly started pounding. He had never thought that after being honest for most of his life, he would actually have such thoughts.
Maybe it's because the environment has changed and my mind has changed.
He twitched the corners of his lips, "Okay! Father believes you!"
Melville suddenly raised his head and stared at his father in a daze.
His father said nothing, just patted his shoulder.
The two of them finally discussed it silently, "If we follow Elizabeth's model, renting the space necklace and then circulating the water from the No Man's Land, after deducting the transportation costs, we can really make a lot of money."
"But where can I rent a space necklace cheaper?"
Melville and his father fell into melancholy again.
Until a new message popped up on the online shopping page:
#Lin Muqiu Weapon Shop launched a necklace rental activity.
【Space Necklace (available for rental):
Description: The space necklace can hold 200KG of capacity, which can be proportionally compressed to a weight of 2KG.
Rental fee: 100 copper coins per day.
Melville was stunned again.
This... is Lord Lin so up to date with current affairs?
An idea quickly came to their minds.
Since Lord Lin can put this thing on the shelf, it means that it is in great demand by the townspeople.
In other words, they were not the only family that had the idea of transporting water.
Sweat dripped down their backs.
So hurry up, move fast!
Their hands suddenly straightened and they clicked the [Rent] button.
*
Lin Muqiu was indeed keeping an eye on the news in the town.
Seeing that the townspeople had spontaneously solved their water problem through online shopping, she curled her lips.
Not bad, it seems she doesn’t need to worry about it.
The natural disaster of avalanche, the expedition of the Elda Knights, the exchange of water resources on the online shopping system, the karez, all were enough to support Ankang Town to survive smoothly.
Moreover, it seems that many townspeople are very smart. They directly apply to be mercenaries from other towns and go there to "eat and drink for free". This is estimated to help solve a lot of water pressure in the town.
They are really good at solving employment problems independently.
She led the townspeople to solve all the natural disaster models. After a year, she believed that even if the Ankang townspeople came on their own, they would be able to unleash unlimited energy.
She breathed a sigh of relief and saw that the stars in the sky were shining especially brightly.
She is a money-maker, but fortunately, she is very protective of her own people.
So she would push the resources her townspeople needed to the front page.
This is normal, after all, she is the designer of the online shopping page.
Normal size!
The system gnashed its teeth.
Ever since the online shopping system came out, the data in the database has become larger and larger, and it’s about to burst into smoke!
Why does the system need 007? Where is justice?
As if hearing the system's inner voice, Lin Muqiu said quietly, "Really? I don't believe it."
system:"……"
What is it like to have a thick-skinned boss?
"If you're alright, please help me monitor the progress of the construction at the karez." Lin Muqiu twisted his aching neck and shoulders, "I'm too lazy to waste my magic power."
System: "...I hope my system won't explode."
*
[Spring, 75 days until the decisive battle.]
After dozens of days of trekking, Elda finally led the knights to the western border.
The sky in the west is clear and the clouds are light, but the entry of the troops is like a dark cloud covering the city.
This was the first time they visited a city as rescuers rather than as attackers.
The Ankang Town flag behind them fluttered in the wind on their carriage, and every inch of it was filled with the light of freedom.
For the first time, they were proud of the flag behind them.
Looking out from the city wall, the western part was much more dilapidated than the imperial capital and Ankang Town. The townspeople here looked down anxiously, most of them were pale and thin, with dull eyes.
The knights were greatly shocked.
They never envisioned the lives of ordinary townspeople or villagers.
In the past, they all fought with soldiers, who had ruddy complexions and strong bodies.
Is this what ordinary civilians are like?
The moment their eyes met, surprise flashed in the knight's eyes, while complexity flashed in the western villagers' eyes.
The scene seemed to freeze.
The gates on the western frontier were not open.
Totila was a little anxious. "General, what do they mean? Isn't this a mission authorized by the Duke of the West? Why don't you open the door?"
Elda was speechless for a long time, feeling heartbroken.
He simply pointed at the guards on the city wall and said, "I guess they are discussing whether they should trust us."
Totila was stunned and stopped talking.
He knew what the Western Frontier was hesitating about.
On the city wall, two captains of the guards were arguing endlessly about this matter.
The captain's face flushed with anger. "Are you crazy? Have you forgotten how ruthless the Imperial Capital's guards are? They've injured my people, flattened my mountains, and plundered our resources, time and time again. Why would you bow to the enemy?"
The vice-captain was calmer. "That was His Majesty's order. It has nothing to do with the Knights. They are also victims. Moreover, the Knights are now under the jurisdiction of Lin Muqiu. I believe in Ankang Town, and I believe even more in the overall trend of the continental alliance!"
The captain choked and then roared, "That's not possible!"
The lieutenant sighed, "Chabrol, I know the pain you feel. Your son died on the battlefield, and so did my daughter. But now is not the time to act rashly. The Duke has issued his orders, and there are still thousands of ordinary citizens in town! Spring has arrived, and the city is in shambles. With our strength, we can't hold it. The townspeople will be torn to pieces by the beasts!"
"Luc Besson, I've worked with you for many years, and you actually think I'm this kind of person?"
Captain Chabrol's eyes welled up with tears, and he smiled bitterly and sarcastically, "I won't open the city gates precisely for the sake of the townspeople!"
"A general is not subject to military orders when he's away from home. I can't leave the fate of my people in the hands of such a devil! I've hired guards from other towns, and they'll assist us!"
"Luc Besson, you have to remember that the Royal Capital Knights are different from us. They are not worthy of being a knight. They have no chivalry and no credibility!"
“…”
"They are unchivalrous and have no credibility!"
These words were heard by the Space Mage, and were transmitted to the ears of the Knights below the city.
They shuddered.
It turns out that in the eyes of others, they are such people.
Elda also smiled bitterly. "This is the result of all the bad karma we've accumulated in the past that has finally erupted. Children, I hope you won't blame them. People are always responsible for their own actions. Whether we hurt others intentionally or unintentionally, we have hurt them."
The knights pursed their lips, at a loss, and quickly lowered their heads like children who had done something wrong.
They also felt that what the two captains said were correct, but they just had different standpoints and perspectives. If anyone was wrong, it could only be His Majesty, the culprit.
But perhaps they are also wrong.
Their mistake was that they did not have the ability to distinguish right from wrong and hurt others.
They suddenly said to Elda, "General, we don't want to be your children anymore. We want to be real knights."
An upright, selfless, and brave knight who takes responsibility for his actions.
Elda gritted his teeth, the sand from the border blowing across his cheeks, and he subconsciously touched the ring close to his chest.
That was the storage ring Lin Muqiu gave him. He was afraid of losing it, so he strung it together with a necklace pendant and placed it close to his chest, where it beat infinitely with his heart's erection.
He promised Lin Muqiu that he would complete the mission and bring back water resources.
The knight promised the lord that he would never retreat.
With a determined look in his eyes, he said to the wizard, "Take me to the city and I will talk to them in person."
The wizard hesitated, "Sir, this is not safe, right? Why don't we go up together..."
"They will definitely get nervous, which will lead to a fight. I don't want more casualties." Elda rejected the wizard's proposal without hesitation, "I can do it alone.
The wizard pursed his lips tightly, unwilling to agree.
His father died early.
In his heart, Elda was like his father.
He didn't want his father to die again.
Just as the two sides were locked in a fierce battle, another group of soldiers and horses hurriedly rode across the border, their eyes piercing. "We are hired by you from the west. Why don't you open the city gate?"
Although she didn't know this person, Elda was stunned.
Because he recognized the flags on these carriages.
That is the flag of Ankang Town.
Obviously, the team was also stunned, and the leader Russell was even more confused, "General Elda, why haven't you gone in yet?"
…
Chabrol, the captain of the guard on the city wall, was also confused.
In order to protect the town and defend against the Elda troops, he even ruined his family and hired guards from an online shopping website with his own money. How come he was able to hire people from Ankang Town?
It clearly said [Roger of the West - Warrior Level 23, Beast Tamer Level 37, more than 300 colleagues]. He hired him because he saw that the man was from the West, had such a high level of expertise in beast taming, and spoke politely in private chats.
What's going on? How could he be from Ankang Town?
What do you call this, hiring people from Ankang Town to resist Ankang Town?
...What is this?
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