Chapter 1048 1046 Ivankov's Amazing Journey

Chapter 1048 1046. Ivankov’s Wonderful Journey

The former Transian border town of Batacin has now expanded twice. What's even more outrageous is that a third expansion in eleven months has been put on the agenda. The original city walls have been demolished and expanded outwards. A wider area has been expanded for continuous trading activities.

This city is the headquarters of the Bataxin Chamber of Commerce and is also the current commercial core area on land in Transia except Stromgarde.

Commercial routes to the Ice Bay, Kafhoka region and even the more distant Yankee country all start here, and the carriage team of the "Pride of the Lion" trading company, which has monopolized the Transian logistics industry, travels on average every day. Loading and unloading are done here hundreds of times.

It is no exaggeration to say that the current city of Bataxin is like the economic heart of Transia.

Once this place is destroyed or occupied, Transia, whose financial situation has been on the verge of collapse all year round, will definitely be completely destroyed.

Such an important area naturally needs to be heavily defended. Therefore, in the city of Batasin, there is not only an elite people's army that was withdrawn from the Maginot Line of defense, but also 1,500 winged cavalry stationed here all year round. The Midnight Faction of the Blood Vulture Clan Two mage towers were built here, and the elite midnight psychic masters trained by the eldest lady were also stationed here.

This defense is strong enough to ensure that even in the worst case scenario, the city can complete transfer and retreat before being destroyed.

I heard that Perfect Shipping Company is about to set up a commercial site in Bataxin City. Once the airship tower under construction is completed, there will definitely be armed airships with strong firepower as a defensive force.

But it is precisely because of the importance of this place that external forces with evil intentions against Transia frequently make provocations here.

For example, Marshal Heraclius, who was transferred to the post of governor of the Kavhoka region more than half a month ago, the latter and the military nobles surrounding him were determined to create a successful border friction in Transia, and developed it into a Plans for a full-scale invasion are of great interest.

There is currently no large-scale advancement. The first reason is that after the fall of the Crimean Fortress, Cadman City's position at the southernmost point of Kafhoka is obviously a military hazard that urgently needs to be solved. The old marshal who has been fighting for a lifetime It will never be foolish to start a war on two fronts before this matter is resolved.

Another reason is obstruction at the diplomatic level.

Currently, the Transian People's Army is helping the Halflings drive out the Jackal invaders on the Genoa Peninsula. Under such circumstances, if Nordtov, a member of the civilized camp, takes the initiative to attack Transia, there will be diplomatic difficulties. Horrible scandal.

The old marshal was just a hawk, not a fool.

To start a war, he had to find the most suitable time, and the current situation was obviously not suitable. He was also very dissatisfied with the quality of soldiers in the Kakhovka area, and was working on strengthening training and preparation. All of this would take time to complete.

But both Marshal Heraclius and the officials of Batacin City knew very well that if border provocations were allowed to continue, sooner or later the two sides would definitely clash with each other.

And at this sensitive time window, something very "wonderful" was happening in a basement in the old city of Batasin, no matter from any angle.

"Shua"

The torn sack was torn off his head, causing Major Ivankov, who smelled of alcohol, to squint his eyes. There was a bright light in front of him that was so dazzling that he couldn't see the real situation in the house at all.

His sword and gun were all taken away, and even the boot sword hidden in his smelly boots was searched. All of this happened within a few minutes after he was knocked unconscious in a dark alley, which fully demonstrated that the other party was Come prepared.

As a veteran who had been on the battlefield, fought against barbarians and jackals, Ivankov knew that he should not act recklessly, but the pressure caused by facing the danger made him sober up quickly, and he began to interact with his rough appearance there. In a completely different and delicate mind, I think about who I have offended recently?

Soon, he got an answer.

"Fuck! I told you, give me a few more days, and I will pay back the debt I owe you! I am a well-known figure in the military camp in Kakhovka."

The major cursed:

"I'm still your VIP customer of Booty Bay! That exquisite card is in my clothes on the left side of my chest. Damn it, I had a drink with your boss Huo. Is this how you treat your important customers? "

"But what you owe is not a small sum that can be settled with friendship, Major."

In the dazzling light in front of him, a cold voice scolded:

"In order to make money and pretend to be wealthy in front of that plump and attractive lady, you borrowed six sums of money from our Blood Rat Gang. With the stipend income from your position, you would have to live without food for fifteen years. Pay off that money, and that's without interest.

Boss Huo treats every guest generously, but our Blood Rat Gang has another way of doing things.

Especially for those bastards who borrowed money and went back to their barracks with no intention of paying them back."

The cold blade pressed against Major Ivankov's neck and was pulled away the next moment. A trace of blood spattered out, but it was just a threatening gesture. The man grabbed the knife and sat on the table in front of the light, letting his voice Being shrouded in light also made it impossible for the major to see his face clearly.

Amidst the crisp sound of the mechanical lighter, the person in front of me lit a cigarette and said:

"Big Sister Dorothy is not in Transia right now, but if she returns and finds that such a large sum of money has not been recovered, many people's positions will be unstable. Your Excellency, in the worst case, someone will lose his head.

Alas, Scarlet Castle is getting more and more aggressive now, and even we, the rats in the sewer, have to bear KPIs.

You see, we used to be friends, and we should treat friends with all our hearts. You are betting on our future. Is this the right way for Nords to treat friends?

Therefore, if you don't give me an explanation today, I can only show you what real "heartfelt" means."

"Zhao, I also want to pay back the money, but the problem is that I need money!"

Ivankov was a little panicked, he knew the style of the Blood Rat Gang.

As the largest gray force in Transia, seven of the ten bad things in the shadow of this land are related to these guys. However, the fact that they can develop to this point under Transia's harsh management policy can only show that the background of the Blood Rat Gang is definitely a black glove domesticated by the official.

Thinking of the rumored connection between the Blood Rat Gang and the Shadow Intelligence Agency, Major Ivankov felt like urinating.

During the years when he fought against the Jackals together with the Transians in the Shadow Valley, he saw with his own eyes how the agents of the Shadow Intelligence Agency treated their enemies.

Those vicious minions trained by vampires have many strange ways to get the information they want from the most stubborn Jackals. If even the Jackals can't stand those torture techniques, he probably won't be able to survive.

So he shouted:

"Give me some more time! I'll think of a solution."

"You have no idea!"

The man in front of him grabbed his collar and roared:

"You have no wife, no children, only a few socialite bitches you know as lovers, your relationship with your cheap father is terrible, and the only poor mother you care about died a few years ago.

You are now a bachelor who is afraid of nothing!

There is nothing in the world worth protecting, so you feel that you are not afraid of anything.

I am sure that if I let you go here, maybe you can run to the wilderness tomorrow.

But.

We didn't invite you here just to collect debts, Mr. Ivankov, we have a business that needs your assistance."

"Pop"

The dazzling light was turned off, and Ivankov, whose eyes were hurting, finally didn't have to endure the strong light. Then the softer light in the room came on, allowing him to see the person in front of him clearly, and then the major's eyes widened.

He cursed even more excitedly:

"Zhao! 003! You bastard, why are you here?"

He cursed.

The guy in front of him pretending to be a member of the Blood Rat Gang was the domestic 003 who had fought the jackals with him in the tunnel of Shadow Valley before. The two were not close friends, but at least they had carried guns together and killed enemies together.

For men, this was already an incredible friendship.

"I just came to see you on the way, I didn't expect you to be so miserable."

Domestic 003 smiled, popped out a cigarette and handed it to Major Ivankov and lit it for him, then backed up and leaned on the table, folded his arms and said:

"You are at least a war hero, how come you were only promoted to a higher rank but your military power was taken away after you came back?"

"Don't mention it, Heraclius is an arrogant idiot, he thinks we are not loyal."

Ivankov, who was tied to a chair, blew a smoke ring and sighed:

"It's not just me, many brothers who participated in the Shadow Valley War were They seized power and gave us a marginal position under the pretext of living a leisurely life.

Fuck!

I have worked hard for more than ten years, but in the end I got nothing but a medal. If I hadn't encountered this bastard, I wouldn't have gone to Treasure Bay to gamble. But, you just said you have a business to do with me? "

Ivankov raised his head and stared at 003 in front of him. He said uneasily:

"Look at you, I'm a little scared, man, is it too late to quit now?"

"Of course, the choice is in your hands, my friend."

Domestic 003 shrugged , said:

"Outside the door are debt collectors who really belong to the Blood Rat Gang. They are all "favorite disciples" trained by the Blood Interrogators of the Shadow Intelligence Bureau. They are proficient in various tortures and punishments. It is said that they are practicing something called "Lingchi" recently.

If you don't want to talk to me, then I will invite them in?"

"Don't! I'm just joking."

Major Ivankov smiled awkwardly. He observed the expression on 003's face and said:

"So, what kind of business is it?"

"It's a big business with Earl Baishan. You know, the Earl is of high status. It is expensive. Some things are not suitable for me to do myself, so I need to find a reliable agent. His servants have applied for the name of a trading company in Beifeng Fort, and now they need a professional manager to help run the business.

Because the main trading place is in the Kafhoka area, it is best to find someone who has connections and connections in the local area.

From all aspects, you are very suitable. ”

003 shrugged, took out a piece of paper and a pen and put them on the table next to him, saying:

"As long as you agree to join, someone will teach you how to operate and how to act.

We also invested a sum of money in the company for you, and you can also get dividends. Oh, by the way, you have to resign from your position in the army. You just said that many commanders were marginalized by Marshal Heraclius like you?

Why not take them as the first target customers. "

"Wait, I feel a little dizzy."

Ivankov said with a painful face:

"I have never done business, why do you want me to be the manager? With my brain, let alone making money, it is the goddess of luck that I don't lose money. I am eager to get rich, but I know exactly how capable I am. I don't believe in myself. Where do you get so much confidence in me?

The most important thing is that you didn't make it clear what this trading company is going to do? "

"It doesn't matter what you do. What matters is that the profit is high enough and the return to shareholders is generous enough, even crazy. ”

003 smiled, blew a smoke ring to cover his face, and said:

"So you can understand that we want to sell the mermaid pearls produced in the Misty Sea to Green Island to make huge profits"

"Will this work?"

Ivankov said doubtfully:

"Let alone how you are going to get in touch with the mermaids, it is a long way to go from the Misty Sea to Green Island."

"Oh, why don't you get it? I've said that it doesn't matter what business you do. It's just an excuse for others to believe. It seems that you are really not good at doing business."

003 sighed and said:

"But it's good this way. A blank piece of paper is the best for painting. Let's not discuss these now. I just need you to give me an answer. Are you willing to join us?"

"I'll think about it."

The major coughed and whispered:

"Then my gambling debt."

"Huh? What gambling debt? Why don't I know? ”

003 showed a gentle smile on his face, stepped forward to help Major Ivankov untie the rope, and took out a delicate emblem of a Treasure Bay platinum VIP customer from his pocket and stuffed it into the major's hand, saying:

"I only know that you made a lot of money doing business outside, and became a unique figure among the customers of Treasure Bay, living a wonderful life of revelry every day and night. There are many vain women who want to enter your life, and many local rich people who are eager to get rich hope that you will lead them.

You will eventually become a generation of business tycoons, and you will also become a figure in history.

Ivankov, a real great man

Now, follow me, go through the entry procedures, and then patiently receive training.

There will be the most powerful economists to teach you how to deal with customers, and there will be the most professional accountants to help you manage this trading company that will inevitably thrive. You don't even need to participate in business activities in person.

You just need to make good use of your connections and relationships and keep climbing up.

I still remember that when we were in the tunnel, you always complained to me about your father and your half-brother. You said that your sister-in-law was a famous lady and looked down on you.

Oh, how miserable it is, brother.

But don't worry, they will change their faces and beg you soon.

I promise! ”

“I'm a little scared.”

The major put the cigarette butt under his feet and stomped it out more uneasy. He stared at 003 and said:

“I don't think what you described can happen to me. This is definitely not just business, maybe.”

“Shh!”

003 made a silent gesture. He took out a pistol from his waist and put it on the table, just occupying both sides of the table with the stacked paper and pen. He said:

“When you walked into this door, you only had this one choice, Ivankov. We don’t have only you as a candidate. There are many frustrated people in the Kavkhok region. The reason why I chose you is because I think you have made contributions to fighting against the jackals.

I want to help you.

But if you don't intend to climb out of your own muddy pit and don't intend to accept this help, then honestly, I can only do my job impartially.

However, you don't have to worry, a proletarian like you will only lose your shackles in this action, so put away your weakness now!

Come with me, someone is waiting for you. "

Colonel Ivankov glanced at the loaded pistol on the table, then at the closed door in front of him, and finally looked back at the chair where he had just been tied.

He gritted his teeth and walked forward to write his name on the paper full of nouns he couldn't understand. He followed 003 out of the basement and walked up the stairs to the lobby on the first floor. The workers were busy decorating the place, as if it was going to be a warehouse for a chamber of commerce.

A man in a believer's robe was sitting on a chair next to him, holding a copy of "Avalon·Book of Nature" and reading it seriously. He was out of tune with the busy scene around him. He was obviously a person of status.

Until 003 brought Ivankov to him, Brother Crow, who was wearing the Holy Emblem of the Goddess of Wealth on his chest, raised his head.

He pushed his glasses and showed a gentle smile, looking at the down-and-out major in front of him, then stroked his chin and said:

"Your image needs to change. Take off your military uniform and put on a dress, tidy up your hair, and design your beard.

Your demeanor also needs to change. A successful businessman will not smile ingratiatingly. When facing those who pray for wealth, you need to stand up straight and speak loudly. The louder your voice, the more truthful your lie.

Finally, you need a new identity, to say goodbye to the past and embrace the future.

Please tell me, sir, what is your name? "

"Ivankov, sir, my name is Ivankov."

"No, look up!

Look more serious, make a sound with your abdomen, put your left hand on your chest to salute, and let your right hand hang naturally. Imagine that you are standing in the Ice Palace and introducing yourself to the wolf girl. Tell me, who are you! "

"Ivankov! I am"

"Stop! Speak louder, think about how the most outstanding big man you have ever seen in your life introduced himself, do it again, don't be in a hurry, think carefully, and then imitate him, tell me, who are you? "