Chapter 556 Artisan Holy Land (Opening the Door)

At this moment, Ouyang Shuo heard a system announcement.

"System announcement: Congratulations to the player Qiyue Wuyi. The god-level swordsmith Ou Yezi has settled in Shanhai City, shining in the wilderness. The title of the territory [Artisan Blessed Land] is automatically promoted to [Artisan Holy Land] as an encouragement. Congratulations to the player!"

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As soon as the announcement came out, the entire China region was greatly shocked again. The players didn't expect that even Ou Yezi, who was elusive, could be found in Shanhai City, and he could even be allowed to settle in Shanhai City.

It is indeed the number one territory in China, it is domineering!

On the national channel, the voice of admiration is endless.

Of course, jealous, teasing, jealous...

In short, all kinds of discordant voices are still unavoidable.

Ouyang Shuo naturally didn't pay attention to this, but checked the attributes of [Sacred Land of Artisans].

[Title]: Artisan Holy Land (God Level)

[Attributes]: The reputation of the territory is increased by 20%, the skill proficiency of skilled personnel in the territory is increased by 20%, the success rate of skilled personnel in the territory to break through the bottleneck is increased by 20%, and the attraction rate of skilled personnel in the territory is increased by 45%.

[Characteristics]: Artisan's Soul (increases the gain effect on artisans by 25%)

[Evaluation]: The ultimate title of craftsmen, which can no longer be upgraded

Compared with [Blessed Land of Artisans], the attributes of [Sacred Land of Artisans] have almost doubled.

A god-level title is extraordinary.

With the blessing of this title and the super blessing of [Sacred Land of Hundred Families], Ouyang Shuo became more confident in Liu Mo's industrial plan.

After all, the basis for the development of industry is to have a large number of skilled craftsmen.

Seeing that Ou Yezi couldn't wait for the steel, Ouyang Shuo smiled, left the Scarlet Night Sword and Qilin Gold Seal, and then turned and left.

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Back at the Protectorate's Mansion, Ouyang Shuo met one person alone, and he was Zhang Yi, Minister of Honglu Temple.

Like the secretary's office, Honglu Temple is an existence independent of the operation of the four major bureaus, and is directly responsible to Ouyang Shuo. Since its establishment, its overall structure has been basically perfected and ready to go.

According to Zhang Yi's words, they were already sharpening their swords and waiting for the order from the prince.

History is always strikingly similar.

During the Warring States period, since Shang Yang's reform, Qin State became the head of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period by virtue of its strong national power. The six countries east of Tongguan were a little at a loss in the face of Qin's aggressive situation.

Su Qin, a native of Luoyang, proposed the strategy of uniting and vertically resisting Qin from the perspective of geographical interests. The basic point of the joint vertical strategy is the geographical advantage formed by the alliance of the six countries.

In 333 BC, Su Qin's lobbying was successful, and the envoys of the six countries met in Huanshui to form an anti-Qin alliance. Su Qin served as the commander of the longitudinal contract. The six countries agreed on a joint action plan against Qin. The six countries with contiguous regions and related interests have survived for a hundred years in front of Qiang Qin by relying on the combined strength.

Later, King Qin Huiwen used Zhang Yi's strategy of connecting horizontally to break Su Qin's strategy of combining vertically.

The origin of "vertical" and "horizontal" is said to be because "north-south" is called "vertical" and "east-west" is called "horizontal". Qin State is located in the west, and the Six Kingdoms are located in the east. The alliance of the six countries is a north-south alliance, so it is called "Hezong"; the alliance of the six countries with Qin is an east-west alliance, so it is called "Lianheng".

In the wilderness, Shanhai City conquered Chiyou City in one fell swoop, flattened the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and became unprecedentedly powerful in one fell swoop. Immediately aroused the uneasiness of the lords of the surrounding provinces, and formed city-states one after another. The four major provinces have become a "connected horizontal" trend.

The predicament that Shanhai City is facing now is very similar to that of Qin State in history.

That's why Zhang Yi needs to go out again to show her skills.

Of course, in the wilderness, due to the uncertainty of the player lord, breaking this "connected horizontal line" is probably several times more difficult than breaking the "joint vertical line" of the six kingdoms in history.

Ouyang Shuo didn't count on it, let Zhang Yi break it in one fell swoop.

What's more, Ouyang Shuo was impatient, like Qin in history, stalemate with the six countries for decades, even hundreds of years. Really have to wait so long, the day lily is cold.

"The Marquis hopes that Honglu Temple can open a gap in the encirclement of the four major provinces."

Ouyang Shuo looked down at Zhang Yi, who was bowing down, and said his request.

Zhang Yi nodded, and said: "I also know something about the four major city-states. Compared with the six countries in history, it is not difficult to find that they all have their own weaknesses."

"Oh? I would like to hear the details!" Ouyang Shuo was very interested.

To be honest, Ouyang Shuo really didn't think deeply about these four neighbors. As for Zhang Yi, I am afraid that he began to think about these issues on the day he settled in Honglu Temple.

Therefore, Ouyang Shuo really wanted to hear Zhang Yi's opinion.

"The [Lingnan City-State] in the east had a grudge with Shanhai City in the Battle of Zhaoqing. It was this battle that made the lords of Lingnan Province feel the threat of Shanhai City, sober up, and formed a The first city-state in the wilderness." Zhang Yi said.

"Since this is the case, they should be the most united one. Where is their weakness?" Ouyang Shuo asked.

"The flaw lies in Ruan Ping." Zhang Yi replied.

"Ruan Ping?" Ouyang Shuo was puzzled.

"That's right." Zhang Yi nodded, "In the Battle of Zhaoqing, the predecessor of [Lingnan City-State], He Fo, the leader of [Southern League], sadly withdrew, which gave Ruan Ping a chance to rise to the top."

"The humble minister looks at Ruan Ping, who is ambitious but lacking in ambition, and has suspicions about the monarch." Zhang Yi's intelligence work is indeed in place. When the situation stabilizes, Ruan Ping must want to usurp more power within the city-state."

"And this will definitely cause dissatisfaction and estrangement with the lords who were close to the Hefo faction inside the city-state. The old and new factions will probably stage a battle within the city-state."

"He Fo has retired, how can his cronies beat Ruan Ping?" Ouyang Shuo asked back.

No matter how bad Ruan Ping was, he was still a son of a family.

Compared with other lords, Ruan Ping's scheming and city government, even including contacts and methods, are not a little bit higher. I'm afraid it won't be a problem if we really want to clean up Hefo's old department.

The wilderness is so ruthless, who would continue to move forward under the banner of a loser?

Ouyang Shuo was deeply suspicious of this.

"If there is no external force involved, it is indeed as Junhou said, there is not much to see." Zhang Yi suddenly showed an unpredictable expression on his face, clasped his fists in both hands, and said: "Please also ask Junhou to mobilize the Black Snake Guards The strength of the Lingnan Province, combined with the Honglu Temple, put on a good show in the [Lingnan City-State]."

When Ouyang Shuo heard the words, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said with a smile, "As you said, the Marquis will personally coordinate with the Black Snake Guard to ensure proper cooperation."

"Thank you, Junhou!" Zhang Yi was overjoyed.