Chapter 473: War Begins
After nearly a month of trade war, the Council and the medical consortium it supports have suffered losses exceeding 10 billion. Although they occupy more than two-thirds of the market share, the war is far from over.
Changshan County remains strong, and even added many new projects, and there is no sign of lack of funds for each project.
Now most of the empire knows that Changshan County is undergoing large-scale development. There are jobs to do there, food to eat, and even some money to save.
Unemployed refugees from the empire flocked in, and the green trains to Changshan County were full every day. It was conservatively estimated that the floating population in Changshan County had exceeded 10 million, and there were at least 50 million people who directly or indirectly relied on Changshan County projects for their livelihood.
"Where on earth did Changshan County get so much money?"
At the medical consortium meeting, Lin Yabo and other elders were unable to understand after reading the financial statements.
"We've already pushed costs down to the lowest possible level, and each of our teams is still losing over 30,000. Changshan County isn't as big as ours, but it's more than half the size, so their losses should be over 10 billion."
Yu Zhongxian, who was in a wheelchair, coughed and said, "This month has been quite difficult. They got a batch of raw materials from a secret channel, but they will run out of them by next month. If they continue fighting, they will surely die."
Elder Luo's face was gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "But if we continue like this, our losses next month will be astronomical. Moreover, the low price of medicine will last for such a long time, so it will be difficult to raise the price."
Yu Zhongxian smiled and said, "Isn't this simple? Elder Luo, do you still remember how my special medicine caused the increase in size?"
A secretary whispered something in Elder Luo's ear, and he suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Chief Yu is really amazing."
Elder Moshili asked, "What's the solution?"
Lin Yabo smiled and said, "It's actually very simple. Just find a scapegoat to attack the factory, causing a huge explosion, and claim that the drug manufacturing process has been lost and the cheap drug is gone. Then, just repackage the old drug as a new one and release it on the market at a high price."
"The ingredients are the same, doesn't anyone know?"
Lin Yabo smiled mysteriously. "Making someone shut up is what we're best at. I can also add some ineffective ingredients to the new medicine. Who dares to say the same thing?"
Elder Moshili's fat head moved a little, and the attendant beside him handed a piece of raw and cold blood food to his mouth. He ate it in one gulp and said vaguely: "So, the biggest enemy is still Changshan County."
"That's right."
Li Huideng, the Imperial Finance Minister, said with a smile that rivaled Elder Mo's, "As long as we destroy Changshan County, we can dominate the Imperial market. Then, we can negotiate with the Great Elder and enter the international market with a mere 20% or 30% profit. That's a lot of money!"
Elder Luo snorted, "Let's not talk about things that happened in the past. I just got the news that the auction house in Changshan County was very successful. They sold the valuables looted from Shizhou for a good price."
“What’s the total transaction amount?”
"Nine billion."
This number caused some silence in the venue.
Chief Steward Li Huideng exclaimed in surprise, "This breaks the record, doesn't it? What auction could fetch this much?"
Elder Luo sneered, "Changshan County is full of talented people. Some of my subordinates are participating. Their auction is called 'Eternal Crossing'. The artistic decoration inside is unparalleled. Even the auctioneer's attendants are arrogant, as if you can't afford a single item. The auctioneer opens his mouth with words like the nine heavens and ten earths, the six directions and eight wastelands, shattering the stars, splitting the void, and obliterating the avenue."
As if to express his dissatisfaction with the unprecedented auction, which had succeeded in such an unusual manner, Elder Luo described his subordinates' experience in some detail.
"The atmosphere is so intense that you have to buy something to vent your anger."
"But if that were all, it would be a common marketing tactic. Changshan County does more than that. Whenever an item sells for a high price, the servants and service staff tremble with fear, gaping in astonishment, muttering things like, 'This is impossible! Could it be that some great being has made a move?'"
"The auctioneer even shouted that someone had retrieved this item from the river of time."
"It sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But you won't feel that way if you're in that atmosphere. My subordinates, who were just there to look, got so excited that they bought one too."
"After the auction, the attendants apologized specifically to certain individuals, admitting their underestimation. According to my subordinates, many were quite pleased with the outcome. Even though they knew it was an exaggerated performance, they even stated that they would return if there was a second auction."
"Everyone in the auction is an actor, and we even invited the empire's most famous art masters and architectural experts to build the venue."
"With this kind of marketing tactics and organizational skills, I advise everyone to be careful. Changshan County should not be underestimated."
After finishing his blood meal, Elder Moshili wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered, "It's just fancy moves. No matter how many fancy moves you use, without strength, you will still be torn to pieces by my bugs."
Yu Zhongxian moved his wheelchair so that he could lean closer to Elder Mosili.
"Elder Mo, how long will your project take?"
Mo Xili snored and said, "Master Yu, it all comes down to money and experimental subjects. Mo Zhai of the Papal State has allocated a piece of land to us. We are not short of people for the time being, but we are short of money. But I remember I gave you my special medicine, how did you still have a stroke?"
Yu Zhongxian said coldly, "Elder Mo, I was just angry for a moment."
Moshili didn't care. He turned around and started eating his blood food again: "It's just a small matter. I can easily replace you with a stronger body. You will never have a stroke."
Lin Yabo knocked on the table and brought the subject back: "Master Yu, when will you destroy Changshan County?"
Yu Zhongxian smiled grimly. "It will be soon, Elder Lin. My subordinates have successfully transported the special forces into the mountains and established a fortress. The Changshan County biochemical base is at the foot of the Taixu Mountains. If Elder Mo can provide me with more third-stage purebreds, I can even destroy the entire Changshan County."
"There are too few qualified test subjects." Moshili said vaguely: "The Purifiers need people with extremely strong vitality. If they can reach the complete form, they can completely crush the Imperial Garrison Army. At that time, we..."
"Elder Mo!" Lin Yabo shouted, interrupting him.
Mosili wiped the blood foam from the corner of his mouth and said, "So, Lord Yu, please help me find it quickly. Your Undead Plan cannot compare to my Purifier."
Yu Zhongxian did not refute him, after all, he still had to rely on him to recover his health.
As for who is more correct, we will know it when the time comes.
"Then that's it."
Lin Yabo said, "Our first priority is to do everything we can to prevent Li Longxing from returning victorious. Elder Luo, Chief Steward, this is up to you."
Elder Luo smiled and said, "Don't worry. If more than 10% of the military supplies in Li Longxing's hands are good, I will change my surname to Li."
He sneered and said in a cold voice: "One day, I will strip the noble First Princess naked and parade her through the streets."
Chief Steward Li Huideng laughed wetly and said, "Elder Luo is so powerful. I only need the little princess. Ah... this little sheep has appeared in my dreams countless times..."
He wiped the corners of his mouth hard, but his fat cheeks couldn't stop the saliva from overflowing.
Lin Yabo had no intention of listening to his mumbling and continued, "We must continue the medical battle and bring Changshan County down. Ideally, we can completely destroy them. Lord Yu, all of this depends on you."
Yu Zhongxian said calmly, "I want more pure ones."
"Elder Mo, how much more can you provide?"
Mosili replied, "One level three, four level twos, and dozens of mayflies."
"Double it, okay?"
Moxley said dissatisfiedly: "There is a part of it that I want to experiment with."
"Elder Mo, the experiment can be done anytime. I also have excellent private slaves who can sponsor you a thousand of them."
Moseli reluctantly agreed.
"Then, Master Yu, I'll leave it to you."
Yu Zhongxian sneered, "Don't worry, I'll make sure that little bastard dies without a burial place even without you telling me."
"Okay then."
Lin Yabo raised the red wine brought by the servant.
"I wish you all to work together sincerely and soon bring about the advent of a new world ruled by true pure-blood superiors."
Everyone raised their glasses of red wine and drank it all in one gulp.
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Changshan County.
The sun is shining and the breeze is gentle.
The brook gurgles, and the warm winter sun reflects sparkling light on the water.
Lin Wen was lying on a lounge chair in front of the stream, studying and organizing his new things.
Bai Xiuyu, who had been promoted to the director of the Changshan County Women's Mutual Aid Association, brought him a large plate of sliced cantaloupe and said softly, "Chief Lin, it's time to eat the melon!"
Lin Wen opened his eyes and glanced at her. This peasant woman who was once covered in mud has now become a high-ranking official in Changshan County.
Lin Wending, director of the Women's Mutual Aid Association, is at the deputy fifth level, one level higher than the town mayor. Bai Xiu Yu can get a salary of more than 60,000 yuan per month, which is the total income of her past ten years.
But she is totally worthy of the salary. This woman is very loving and is particularly good at handling interpersonal relationships. She handles all the trivial matters of the family quickly and well.
The Women's Mutual Aid Association developed rapidly under her management, providing formal jobs to more than 20,000 women and facilitating more than 30,000 marriages, making a significant contribution to the harmonious development of Changshan County.
Lin Wen took a bite of the cantaloupe, his mouth full of saliva, the sweet and delicious taste. He asked, "Bai Xiuyu, do you have a partner?"
Bai Xiu Yu blushed and shook her head slightly.
Lin Wen said: "You should find a man to marry as soon as possible. Having a family sooner will also bring me more happiness and kindness..."
Bai Xiuyu lowered her head slightly: "Chief Lin, how could anyone want an old woman like me with three children?"
"Really?" Lin Wen chuckled. "I think Old Xie is pretty good. His wife is gone now, so I think his constant pestering of Old Lei is... ahem, not quite normal. You might as well go and give him some warmth."
Bai Xiuyu said softly, "Director Xie is in a high position and has great power, so he doesn't look down on me."
"Not necessarily. If you trust me, I'll go and help you find a connection."
Bai Xiuyu blushed and didn't know how to answer.
She originally wanted to act as a matchmaker for County Mayor Lin. Countless girls under her were clamoring to meet County Mayor Lin every day. At least hundreds of girls firmly believed that they were different from others and that County Mayor Lin would fall in love with them at first sight.
That's why Bai Xiuyu came all the way to introduce County Chief Lin to someone else, but unexpectedly, County Chief Lin introduced her to someone else instead.
Lin Wen was just talking casually, and he suddenly realized that he still had two bad karmas to get.
His second evil karma magical power is only two points short.
After such a long time, there is not even a single bad connection.
Lin Wen couldn't help but sigh. The battle with the Council was clean, without a trace of bad karma.
But a few less bad karmas wouldn't be a big deal. Lin Wen glanced at his almost overflowing spirit and used [Immortal Guidance] once.
What are some quick, safe, unpretentious, and side-effect-free ways to gain two points of bad karma?
After consuming 5% of his spiritual energy, Lin Wen saw a long list of answers.
"Rush into the women's bathhouse? No, wouldn't that be a huge loss for me?"
"Announce your marriage to your true love? Haha, should I make a fairy doll as my marriage partner?"
"Rushing into Qin Luoshuang's bathroom at 7:11 pm? No, a girl should avoid her father when she grows up."
After looking around, I found that all the answers were unreliable.
What rubbish, Lin Wen thought. [Immortal Guidance] is not reliable either. I still have to rely on my great wisdom of 250.
At this moment, Bai Xiuyu suddenly said, "Chief Lin, I...I want to start a campaign to rectify bad habits."
Lin Wen woke up from his deep thoughts and asked in surprise, "What do you want to do?"
Bai Xiuyu whispered, "Chief Lin, I've noticed that more and more people from other places are coming to Changshan County to work, and more and more... prostitutes are coming to Changshan County to do business."
"They can ditch their bosses here, and they don't have to pay protection fees or commissions on their earnings. No one beats them or robs them, but... but they have an impact on public opinion... Well, a few girls in the Women's Mutual Aid Association are jealous of their earnings, can't help themselves, and have followed their example. Some even exploit the Women's Mutual Aid Association's privileges to vulgarize the door-to-door care activities."
"Oh." Lin Wen relaxed suddenly, thought for a moment, and said, "This is a problem influenced by culture, customs, and civilization. So, let me give you a few suggestions."
"First, it's better to ease the flow than to block it. Aside from a very small number, I believe most people are normal. You should hold more matchmaking events and turn every park and square in Changshan County into a matchmaking corner. Do your best to give men and women more opportunities to meet and get to know each other."
"Second, culture wins. I'll write operas and plays for you, and you can recruit people, train, rehearse, and perform. This will not only promote culture but also bring you more income."
"Third, we should try our best to develop the work of women's mutual aid associations and not let them engage in the sex trade due to financial hardship."
Bai Xiuyu was stunned when she heard this. It took her a long while to come back to her senses. She nodded vigorously: "Chief Lin, I will try my best."
Lin Wen smiled and was about to say something else when suddenly an agent ran over and shouted, "Chief Lin! It's bad! A large number of enemies are coming from the southern mountains!"
"Our defenses have been breached!"
At this moment, the phone in my arms rang.
Lin Wen took it out and took a look.
It’s the clay man’s phone.
Qin Luoshuang is calling the Dragon Group.
(End of this chapter)
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