Chapter 531 Blockade (8000)

Boom!

The flaming shells landed in front of the fortress.

He made a deep pit and jumped and rolled forward until he hit the wall and opened a small pit.

Feeling the slight shock, Leon held his weapon and looked coldly at the mighty pirate ship. He suppressed the aggrieved soldiers and said in a loud voice:

"Don't worry about them. Bring up the cannonballs under the city wall and inform the territory of the situation here."

As soon as he finished speaking, puffs of smoke erupted from the sides of several five-masted ships on the sea. Driven by the fire, several cannonballs were fired.

The soldiers looked at each other, with a little bit of indignation flashing in their eyes. Anger was brewing in their hearts, waiting for an explosion in the future.

The pirate ship had no intention of getting closer.

The robbers on the boat started laughing, waving flags and shouting with their machetes in hand.

Seeing this scene, Leon turned around calmly and slowly relaxed his clenched fingers.

In his mind, he recalled the Lord's words:

"If you are not as strong as others, you will get beaten."

"Whether it's an individual or a territory!"

Lyon is confident that he can lead the Gulf Territory soldiers to defeat any opponent on land.

pity……

Bay collar.

Lord's Mansion.

The gathered managers stared at the map silently.

This sudden attack made everyone feel ashamed.

The successive victories made each of them feel a little elated.

The current powerlessness will make them calm down again and start to think about the problem more objectively.

Compared to everyone's worries, Matthew was much calmer and signaled Angela to speak first to discuss how to solve the problem.

Angela, who had always remained calm, pointed to the east coast area bordering the Gulf Territory and said thoughtfully:

"The opponent's more than 10 pirate ships can transport up to about 4,000 soldiers."

"With the defensive capabilities of our territorial strongholds, even if they attack suddenly, they will not be able to cause much damage."

"At the same time, we can arrange flexible cavalry scouts to keep an eye on them day and night."

"As long as we keep an eye on them, they won't dare to stray too far from the seaport!"

"Therefore, they cannot pose a substantial threat to us. They are more about blocking our exploration of the sea surface."

"We are in line with the coast and will inevitably develop a naval force in the future."

"If you want to build big ships, you cannot do without good ports and technology. If they are blocked..."

Everyone understood what Angela meant.

If you want to deal with pirate ships, you must develop armed ships in the Gulf Territory.

But the other party took the first step to curb the development of the Gulf Territory.

Such a style is completely unlike the style of some pirates.

Something weird!

However, after traveling to Seventon and seeing the situation in the capital of the Netheril Empire, everyone's horizons have broadened a lot.

They naturally thought that these very abnormal pirates were probably someone else's black gloves.

This is a vocabulary they learned from the lord. It is very vivid and vivid, and fully reflects the mystery and charm of Eastern culture.

At the same time, they reacted immediately.

What these pirates are blocking is their future.

Since they have considered it so far, the other party will definitely focus on the present.

Maybe, the other party has already started to take action.

Thinking of this, Adam Smith, who rarely attended a meeting, suddenly realized:

"No wonder people are always looking for trouble with me recently. This is just testing!"

"There are also some territories that have stated that they will no longer cooperate with us after this contract ends."

"Now it seems that they had premeditated it."

Touching his unshaven chin, Arnold recalled this familiar situation, sneered and said:

"This is just like before, by blocking the eastern provinces through various methods of refusing to cooperate, restricting our expansion to the east and north..."

The others looked at each other in shock. They did not expect that one day the Gulf Territory would also be "targeted".

The silent butler Ralph said softly to everyone:

"It is foreseeable that as time goes by, the blockade imposed on us by all parties will gradually increase."

"So everyone should be mentally prepared. The more times like this, the heavier the burden will be on everyone's shoulders."

Hearing this, everyone subconsciously raised their heads.

What force can blockade our Gulf Territory?

The person leaning behind us is the famous great arcanist Kenomanor!

unless!

Seeing the solemn expressions on everyone's faces, Butler Ralph, who had put enough pressure on him, announced the Lord's order for the follow-up development:

"Starting from now on, our Gulf community must raise alert standards and make targeted arrangements for key factories, facilities, and the environment."

"At the same time, everyone must step up training of soldiers and continue to strengthen military strength."

"Only when we are strong enough can we stop some people from having thoughts that they shouldn't have."

Having set the tone of the meeting, the army commanders headed by Angela discussed with a slightly heavy heart.

After finishing the meeting.

The originally peaceful Gulf Territory suddenly became a little different.

Many people who were "lurking" were "named" and arrested before they had time to respond.

No one can escape Matthew's "gaze", especially when the power of destiny goes further.

These "red-named" guys are as dazzling as a bonfire in the dark night.

If it wasn't for the sudden incident, Matthew didn't want to do anything to these guys, hoping to dig more things out of them.

However, in order to prevent accidents, Matthew decided to clean up most of the restless factors.

Some things, just leave a few.

After this cleaning operation, these "hidden" guys should be able to hide better.

Believe them, they will give more surprises when they "take action" in the future.

After all, if this blockade is really driven by the Cole elves, then he must keep a hand.

It's time to prepare to give you some "good looks"!

The speed of the action was so fast that even the adventurers and residents around did not react.

Annie looked at Matthew with a smile curiously, and after hesitating for a while, she asked:

"Who are they? Why dare to do this? Will it affect the Bay Territory?"

Annie's underlying meaning is very clear.

What is the reason for the other party to do this?

Could it be that the deal between the Gulf Territory and the El Elves has been exposed?

Will it affect the production capacity of the Gulf Territory?

Aini had other thoughts in her mind.

If there was a problem with the Gulf Territory, the war situation of the El Elves at this time would definitely be affected.

If the Gulf Territory was not doing well, she would have to prepare in advance.

This had nothing to do with friendship, it was just the cold reality.

Matthew understood what Aini meant, and was very satisfied that both parties did not expose each other's purpose.

Although he was caught off guard, Matthew was not panicked.

After a trip to Sewenton.

Matthew had a very thorough understanding of the struggles of the upper echelons of the Netheril Empire.

Although the great arcanist Kenonoman was famous.

But the power he could influence was too small, and he was not a match for the other two factions at all.

Therefore, the other party could "suppress" without scruples.

In addition to these obvious means.

Matthew could already guess what other actions the other party would use.

However, although Matthew felt a little depressed, he was not too worried. Instead, he smiled and comforted Annie, saying:

"Don't worry, these blocked sources of materials are only because the Gulf Territory has no production plan."

"Butler Ralph has issued a production order to open 20 new raw material production and processing plants to ensure the supply of war materials."

The Gulf Territory is not short of resources.

Steel can already be produced independently.

The amount of other metals is not very large, and a small part can be purchased in Blood Moon City.

In the future, mineral veins can also be found in the underground world.

The core components of golems and puppets that are more difficult to make.

With the addition of Mordencan and others, the Gulf Territory already has independent production capabilities.

The only thing the Gulf Territory lacks now is food.

However, thanks to the Gulf Territory spending tens of millions of gold coins every month to purchase a large amount of materials for reserve decisions.

The Gulf Territory has already reserved enough food to supply 4 million people for two years.

The current population of the Gulf Territory is 1.8 million, and even if these stored grains are consumed, it can last at least 4 years.

At the same time, the reclamation of the Gulf Territory is very smooth.

Thanks to the improvement of agricultural golems and the expansion of production.

By the end of this year, the Gulf Territory will not only successfully complete the 30 million mu of land reclamation task set at the beginning of the year, but also have more than 10 million mu of land.

By next year, even if the 40 million mu of land will have different degrees of reduction in production due to poor soil fertility and insufficient fertilizer supply.

But at least 16 million tons of food can be produced!

Even if it only eats food, it can feed 32 million people!

By that time, the Gulf Territory will not only not have to import food, but also have surplus food for export.

Such an explosive development speed.

It is inseparable from the Gulf Territory's monthly investment of more than one million gold coins.

The hard work of hundreds of thousands of pioneers.

There are already hundreds of druid researchers working hard to breed and cultivate.

In terms of large-scale planting and harvesting.

The Gulf Territory is still a certain distance away from the fully automatic mechanized production farms that Matthew has seen in his original world.

However, the convenience of golems and magic engineering machinery has accumulated enough technology.

All Matthew has to do is to direct the accumulated energy of nearly 10,000 years of technological research and development to the development of agriculture.

The technological prospects are not inferior at all.

There is food and production.

The Gulf Territory will not be in chaos.

Matthew can also seize this opportunity to gather the thoughts and consciousness of the territory and lay the foundation for the future separation from the Netheril Empire.

They are the first to be inhuman!

Aini noticed Matthew's confidence, and recalled the factory that was being expanded and the production line that never stopped, and she was slightly relieved.

However, Aini would not accept the fact that the El elves were indifferent to the crisis encountered by the Gulf Territory. She patiently asked Matthew:

"Is there anything we can help with?"

Aini originally just wanted to express her attitude, but Matthew had been waiting for her words for a long time, and he nodded without hesitation:

"We need food, a lot of food!"

Aini, who was not mentally prepared, looked a little surprised.

food?

Isn’t there a shortage in the Gulf Territory?

Matthew just smiled mysteriously.

Of course he wouldn't tell Aini.

There is no shortage now, but there will soon be a shortage!

as expected.

Just entered November.

More overt and covert blockades quickly surrounded the tentacles extended by the Gulf Territory.

Many territories that have had many transactions with the Gulf Territory have refused to sell materials such as ores and magic materials to the Gulf Territory.

The Bay Area is not surprised by this.

The only good thing is that they are still happy to buy products produced in the Bay Area.

It’s high quality and cheap, and it consumes their resources.

Contrary to the expectations of these lords, the Gulf Territory did not fall out with them, and there was not even a symbolic price increase, as if nothing had happened.

Such a weird situation immediately aroused the vigilance of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Then they learned that the Gulf Territory was buying food in Blood Moon City.

Some grain merchants exchanged food for a batch of medicines from the Gulf Territory.

Food prices throughout Blood Moon City have increased by more than 20%.

It's not that those merchants don't want to raise prices, it's that they don't dare!

Harley Riders and 343 are not lenient.

Even so, the Gulf Territory's access to food was quickly cut off.

They did not allow grain to be sold.

Although the relationship between many lords near Blood Moon City and the Gulf Territory has eased, they dare not take any action.

Not everyone is like Matthew, who has the support of the great arcanist Keno Norman.

Regarding this "weakness" exposed in the Gulf Territory, the masterminds behind the scenes came up with a very good plan.

Bay collar.

In the underground laboratory.

"Huh? You said a large number of refugees were sent to Blood Moon City?"

Yaya thought she heard wrongly and asked 343 curiously.

A little worry flashed in the latter's eyes, and he looked anxiously at Matthew in the operating room.

The expression on her face has become more and more detailed, almost indistinguishable from a human being.

She couldn't help but said:

"Yes, in just these two days, more than 200,000 refugees have been sent over."

"I heard that some southern lords gathered all the refugees and poor people in their territories..."

"The west side is also very "busy" now. Many lords are willing to get rid of this burden. Those guys are really ruthless..."

Hearing the worry in 343's tone, Yaya buried his curiosity about her in his heart and said helplessly:

"What are those guys doing? Helping us transport more refugees? We won't pay them overtime."

343 looked at Yaya's calm expression, a red light of thought flashed in his eyes, and he reacted very quickly and said:

"Perhaps, this is their purpose, to transport a large number of refugees and increase the food consumption in the Gulf Territory."

"Food cannot be created out of thin air. If food is in short supply, the Gulf Territory's plan to recruit refugees will be greatly affected..."

343 As the chief steward of Blood Moon City, he thinks very clearly that the Gulf Territory has done a lot of work in order to recruit more refugees and absorb more people.

If we don’t accept these refugees, we will inevitably face criticism.

After all, who asked the Gulf Territory to "advertise" in the Arcane News?

But if they accept these refugees, the other side will inevitably intensify their efforts. The South, which is not peaceful, and the West, which is being invaded by orcs, has a population of hundreds of millions.

Even if only a small part is sent over, it will be a burden that the Gulf Territory cannot bear.

If the refugee reception plan is affected, the overall development of the territory will be severely affected.

The rapid development of the Gulf Territory has brought considerable gains to City Lord Anne. The Mage Tower has finally obtained a sufficient amount of elemental fuel, and 343 does not want to give up casually.

Now how to do?

At this moment, the door to the laboratory opened.

Matthew skillfully removed the stains and odors from his body, and asked 343 to "understand" the situation. Instead, he showed an expectant smile:

"This is going to trouble Harley Riders, we need more food!"

Glancing at him suspiciously, 343 didn't notice Matthew's nervousness. He immediately knew that this guy had his own plan, nodded and asked:

"What about the refugees?"

Rubbing his fingertips, Matthew said without hesitation:

"Continue to send it to us and help us purchase a batch of food to meet the consumption of these refugees transported here."

343 didn’t know how to guess riddles with Matthew. He nodded very straightforwardly and said neatly:

"No problem, the city lord will ask the Truth Organization for support. Why don't you contact them?"

Matthew smiled mysteriously and did not answer this question. He did not want to have anything to do with other arcanists.

The reason is simple, those arcanists are unreliable!

Just like the great arcanist Kenoman who has not yet "reacted".

Such thighs look a bit unreliable no matter how you look at them!

Ya Ya didn't leave until he saw 343. After reading through the operation records, Ya Ya immediately asked happily:

"Yeah? Was the experimental surgery successful? Are the Catachan soldiers compatible with the surgery?"

"Their health is quite good, and the success rate of surgery is relatively high, basically reaching 60%."

"With a success rate of 60%, the transformation warriors can expand on a large scale!"

"There is no rush yet. What needs to be improved is not only the strength, but also the thinking."

"Thoughts? What thoughts?"

“The idea of ​​being able to persevere and believe that you can win!”

"Yeah? I want to see it!"

"..."

The exchange between Matthew and Yaya slowly disappeared into the darkness.

Opening his eyes slightly, as a former Catachan warrior, Gatel was a little confused about the conversation between Matthew and Yaya just now.

Gartel originally thought that when Matthew performed experiments on him, he would "see" his whole body like he dissected the "Demon of Catachan."

He only felt some discomfort in his chest and didn't care about the pain that was quickly fading away.

There was a little bit of thinking on his wrinkled face.

"It seems that this time the bet was right."

Gatel, who was holding on, soon fell into sleep.

The mountain peak that had been looking at him slowly turned around and quietly wrote down the record.

"Strong resistance and strong willpower..."

November 6th.

Bay collar.

clear.

"...Catachan is an extremely dangerous demiplane, and the risk factors discovered so far are only 1% of its total..."

"...The development of the Dark Forest is progressing steadily. The 1,372 magic resource production points have begun to produce the first batch of magic plants. The scale of the resource points will gradually expand to ensure that it can meet the production needs of the Gulf Territory..."

"...The scale of the swamp ruins is still a mystery, and the area where the demiplane of Catachan was discovered is still in its upper level..."

"...The pirates who occupied the seaport are still nostalgic at this time and are curious about how much supplies are stored on their ships..."

"...20 new batch of farm strongholds have been built, and the engineering team is stepping up construction. Members who want to open up wasteland and join the construction team can sign up in advance..."

"...The situation in the underground world has become calm, but the data shows that the drow will stay calm for up to four months. The next batch of adventurers who are going to enter the underground world can prepare in advance..."

"...The production area of ​​Misty Swamp is currently recruiting people. People with breeding experience can make inquiries..."

"...A new batch of factories are recruiting workers for expansion, and those with relevant work experience can participate in training in advance..."

The clear and sweet sound of the radio echoed in the busy Bay City.

Gartel, who was adjusting to his body, walked slowly on the flat and clean street.

He calmly looked at the shades of trees on both sides of the street. The various snack shops he had never seen before were emitting smells that made him feel a little excited.

The last time he smelled this exciting scent was during an adventure in the jungle more than 10 years ago.

He was so hungry that he made a "barbeque" with the larvae of Blood Peak.

The soft, waxy and sweet larvae gave Gartel an unprecedented taste of sweetness.

He just learned this word from the streets.

The breeze blew slightly, and the red scarf swayed in the wind. Gartel raised his arm and looked at the vague spike tattoo, feeling a little melancholy in his heart.

When can we return to the battlefield?

He doesn't want to die in bed!

Unknowingly, Gatel had walked to a newly opened store.

When he reacted, a pair of big black eyes were staring at him expectantly. The owner of the eyes timidly asked:

"Uncle, do you want to try the kebabs I prepared? They only cost 3 copper coins each."

"I just bought this meat today, but it's so fresh..."

The little guy's voice became softer and softer, and he couldn't help but feel a little flustered by Gartel's sturdy body.

Keenly aware of his emotions, Gartel forced out an ugly smile, nodded quickly, and said in Common Tongue with a strange accent:

"let me try."

The browned and crispy roasted meat surprised Gartel.

There are no pigs in the Catachan jungle.

They are not strong enough and there is no need to exist.

After taking a bite, the slightly salty aroma of the meat made Gatel subconsciously raise his eyebrows and look at the little guy's expectant eyes.

He ate the barbecue in three strokes and gave him a thumbs up, giving him the approval of a Catachan warrior:

"Well done!"

Well, the pork tastes pretty good.

There is still a need for this kind of creature to exist.

It's a pity that they can't survive in Catachan...

After receiving the thumbs up, Xiao Linren smiled and asked expectantly:

"Uncle, I think you have a good appetite for your size. Do you want to eat more?"

After receiving the warm invitation from Ren Xiaolin, Gatel nodded without hesitation. He grilled the meat one skewer after another and gave some suggestions for improvement from time to time.

The little guy tried Gattle's method and found that the taste was indeed much better, and his face lit up with joy:

"Hey, uncle, you are really good. If it tastes better, I can sell it for five copper coins a bunch next time, so I can earn two copper coins."

He does not mean that.

Gatel looked at the expectant Kobayashi Ren with a daze in his eyes.

At this moment, Xiao Linren waved to the door in surprise, with a little fear on his face, and couldn't help but muttered:

"My homework has been completed, and the teachers praised me for my good work. This is also a social homework..."

"Dean, you must not tell grandma, hehe..."

Arnold shook his head with a smile, watching Xiaolin Ren flip the skewers skillfully, brushing oil on them, adding fire and blowing air, sprinkling spices, and keeping a close eye on the heat, and couldn't help but praise:

"You learn really fast, much better than last time."

Xiaolin Ren raised his head beautifully and thanked Gattel next to him:

"Thanks to this uncle, he taught me a lot of secrets, very powerful."

Nodding calmly, Gattel restrained his emotions.

Watching Arnold mutter a few words to Xiaolin Ren, and then making a gesture to him to follow, they left the store together.

Gatell glanced at several customers who came up, feeling the faint pressure from Arnold next to him, and couldn't help asking:

"There shouldn't be any need for children to work in the Bay Territory, right?"

Thinking of Xiaolin Ren's fair and well-behaved face, Gattel's eyes flashed with memories, and he raised his doubts without thinking.

After all, this is not Catachan, and children don't need to experience the test of life and death from an early age.

"All the children in the territory are raised by the Bay Lord. They are in the vocational training academy during the day, so they don't have to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation."

"This is a habit the little guy has developed. His grandmother used to take care of him, but now he wants to grow up quickly..."

Arnold glanced at the burly Gattel and continued to introduce patiently:

"All the elderly who have lost their ability to work or are over 60 years old will be supported by the territory."

"This is the arrangement of the lord. 2% of the territory's income will be invested in it.

"I heard that the tribe of Catachan seems to have such a system. "

Nodding silently, Gattel recalled the situation over the years, subconsciously reached out to touch his leg, and then forced himself to hold back, looking at the passers-by and answered:

"Yes, children are taught by the elderly, and they will go into the jungle for adventures at the age of 13..."

"50% of young people will die in the first year of adventure..."

"Only less than 1% of adults can live to 60 years old..."

Listening to Gattel's plain narration, Arnold couldn't help but take a breath.

Sure enough, happiness is really compared.

Even in his impression, the southern province adjacent to the Flesh and Blood Court is not as dangerous and difficult as the Catachan plane.

The Catachans have persisted for so long and have not yet become extinct.

And they can continue to persist, which shows how strong they are...

Arnold licked slightly Licking the corner of his mouth, he continued to take Gattel around the Bay City, introducing him to every bit of the Bay City's development.

As he gradually got to know the Bay Territory better, Gattel's eyes flashed with a little bit of brilliance.

He entered the military camp, saw the training of the Bay Territory soldiers, and saw the special trolls, dwarves and ogres.

Most of the soldiers were not as good as ordinary Catachan soldiers.

However, their coordinated battle formation gave Gattel a refreshing feeling.

Different environments and different enemies have different combat methods.

After joining the Bay Territory, the battles may require some adaptation.

The training and combat of ordinary soldiers gave Gattel inspiration.

The strength and combat skills shown by some tall men made Gattel feel a little frightened. .

They are very similar to Arnold. Their bodies are bigger than others, but they are not less flexible. Instead, they are full of amazing explosive power.

At this time, Gattel understood a little.

The cooperation between the Gulf Territory and Catachan is not to make the Catachans "cannon fodder".

But just like absorbing other races, they can truly become a member of the Gulf Territory.

The reason why he applied to come to the Gulf Territory is to explore the way for other Catachans.

Staying in the Catachan plane and continuing to fight is the pursuit of every Catachan warrior.

But for other people, the situation is completely opposite.

They should have a better environment and a better material life.

But because they live in a green hell, they suffer from all kinds of poisonous insects, germs, and deadly plants and animals.

Now, with the Gulf Territory, Such a very safe, food-rich territory that also values ​​the cultivation of children is an irresistible temptation for the Catachan people.

But because of this, Gattel will be more careful.

He is still adapting to the manipulation of his body by the Lord.

Arnold, who took Gattel for a whole day, sent him back to the underground laboratory.

When passing by various experimental subjects, even Gattel, who has a heart of steel and a firm will, could not help but be shocked by the Lord's methods.

This method is more frightening than simple death.

Arnold seemed to have anticipated Gattel's reaction and introduced him one by one:

"Don't worry, the Lord's standard for selecting experimental subjects is not high, but there is still a strict bottom line."

"Only those idiots who have committed capital crimes and other creatures that attack the territory will become his experimental subjects. "

"For example, this one, he once committed 16 murders in Blood Moon City, disemboweled some women, and only knew how to bully the weak..."

"And this orc, he burned, killed and looted in the Carr Plain, causing the deaths of at least thousands of people..."

"As for these trolls, they have the bad habit of cannibalism, and it is just right to use them for experiments..."

"..."

Gatel listened carefully and did not realize that Arnold was lying, and there was really no need for it.

In the Catachan tribe, where strength is respected, as long as you can bring enough food to the tribe, hunt strong enough monsters, and defend the most dangerous castle, you can get everyone's obedience as it should.

The Bay Territory is strong and has a big fist. Gatel has nothing to complain about the Catachans.

What made him even more excited was that Arnold smiled and said to him after entering the deeper underground laboratory:

"Especially recently, the lord is studying experimental transformation that can restore human disabilities and serious injuries!"

"According to the latest batch of experimental data, it is very close to success."

"There is no need to be so excited. When the lord thinks it is appropriate, he will naturally summon us."

"The lord has great expectations for the Catachan soldiers."

"He is reluctant to use you as cannon fodder, just like the barbarian soldiers he focuses on training..."

Regarding Arnold's words, the silent Gatel only believes half of them.

Catachan soldiers are worth anyone's use!

8,000 today.

Ask for monthly tickets,

Go!