Chen Chizhang's expression remained gentle: "Of course not, we'd be more than happy to welcome you."
The two chatted and laughed.
The senior officials were also present.
Yin Xuan cut to the chase: "After the Chamber of Commerce learned that you had established diplomatic relations with the desert people, they sent me south. The main purpose was to investigate the technology they possess. What exactly is going on? Minister Chen, please tell me all about it."
Chen Chizhang then recounted the entire negotiation process in detail.
Yin Xuan frowned and said, "They really did find some good stuff in the ruins of the shelter..."
Back then, the Chamber of Commerce also wanted to reach out to the desert, but in reality, many people in the leadership looked down on the desert people.
One very important reason for this is that they have no hope for the restart plan. It is a dead plan that no one cares about. In the old world, it was a group of capitalists who petitioned the United Nations and spent money to build a batch of shelters.
The technology stored inside is good technology.
But after so many years, it has long been dilapidated.
Restoring a complete technology chain is not a simple task.
Even for the desert people, who have now established a kingdom and concentrated the nation's resources, with the assistance of the South Sea city-states, it would still take decades, or even centuries, for them to possibly repair it.
Yin Xuan didn't have a bad opinion of the desert people.
But I'm very concerned about them changing their minds halfway through.
"The desert people initially agreed to share the technology, but then they went back on their word... And recently they've been secretly making some big moves, trying to keep you from finding out?"
Chen Chizhang chuckled and said, "That's how it is, but it's normal. We didn't press them for anything. It's just that their unwillingness to cooperate is indeed a pity."
"You didn't contribute anything?"
Chen Chizhang said, "I've thought about it, but not yet. We're still in negotiations."
Yin Xuan nodded as if he had just realized something.
The Chamber of Commerce sent him here to investigate this matter.
But everyone knows the truth.
We'd love to know what great technologies the desert people have unearthed. If they have real potential, we can share them. The Chamber of Commerce can also support the desert, since the south is the rear area for Zhongzhou. The machinery is currently locked in a fierce battle with the iron beasts, and if the rear is unstable, it will be detrimental to the war effort.
The Chamber of Commerce does not want to see investments fail and result in losses.
Therefore, it is essential to control the main base in the rear.
Unexpectedly, in recent years, the desert people have actually left that wasteland and incorporated the Garden of the Gods into their territory. Now they have even bordered the city-state and the Ring Bridge and become good friends with them.
In any case, this has the purpose of winning people over.
Yin Xuan took no action.
Instead, they stayed in the rooms prepared by the Grand Secretaries for a few days.
I spent a few more days wandering around the ring bridge, taking a good look at the scenery.
The best buildings near the administrative district offer views of the shimmering sea and the distant horizon, and from their vantage points, the breathtaking scenery is truly intoxicating.
The elders, on the contrary, became nervous.
"Has the messenger done nothing these past few days?"
"They're sending people to keep inquiring about Leopard Court... Oh, right, and that King Qin too."
“A great superhuman has emerged in Lingbi. The Chamber of Commerce can’t possibly ignore it. I reckon the Indian envoy has already sent a telegram to headquarters and is waiting for orders.”
"That's true. With a powerful superhuman in charge, the Chamber of Commerce has to be more discreet in its actions. After all, he's the local bigwig here."
The elders sat together for a meeting.
The discussion also concerned matters concerning the Chamber of Commerce representatives.
What are his plans, how does he intend to deal with Lingbi... In short, the situation will be very tense for some time to come.
Chen Chizhang sighed and said, "Alas... I'm afraid he'll do something that will surprise everyone."
...
Leopard Court.
Qin Che also learned through his intelligence network that Yin Xuan had arrived.
The details of this merchant envoy, including his age, gender, name, and identity, were compiled into a document and placed on Qin Che's desk.
"You haven't done anything since you arrived, have you?"
"Yes, they spend all day sightseeing on the city-state ring bridge, as if they're here for tourism, not to investigate a case."
Qin Che asked with a smile, "What case are you investigating?"
Lina then realized her mistake and bowed her head to apologize, "It was just a slip of the tongue."
“That’s true. The Chamber of Commerce can’t tolerate us digging up good technologies from the Old World. They’re afraid that if Lingbi were to acquire a complete technology chain from the Old World, it would cause quite a stir. But the Chamber of Commerce might not necessarily see us as an enemy,” Qin Che said, leaning back.
"Why do you say that?" Lina asked.
"We need to be mindful of the impact. Besides, this Yin Xuan came all this way with only such a small group of people; he's not here to start a war," Qin Che said with a smile.
Lina frowned and said, "They come with ill intentions. They are equipped with the elite gear of the Old World, and each of them is a psionicist."
Qin Che sneered: "So what? You think you can bring me down just because you have a few psychics?"
“But… Yin Xuan represents the Chamber of Commerce after all. They fought a battle with the Mad Soldiers before, and almost leveled the mountains in the west. It has only slowly recovered in the past few years. Back then, there was no Wolf King.” Lina said with some worry.
Qin Che stood up and leaned against the desk, saying, "The Mad Army has been wiped out. The main battlefield is now in Zhongzhou, where the Chamber of Commerce is the biggest investor. Do you think they have time to cause trouble in the garden?"
"Probably... not?" Lina judged.
Qin Che said, "If they are friends, then I'll make them tea and entertain them; if they are wolves, then I'll beat them away with sticks. It's that simple."
When Yin Xuan arrived, everyone except Qin Che was quite nervous.
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