Chapter 214: The Slave Trader 5
Wu Hui's inference was accurate. The internal conflicts in Black Rock City had reached a stage on the verge of breaking out.
His kidnapping of slaves from the Highland Chamber of Commerce became the trigger for the outbreak of conflicts. The owner of the Highland Chamber of Commerce, Henry Goldtooth, mistakenly thought that the enemy was attacking him, so he began to gather allies. Originally he just wanted to defend himself, but
But it aroused the guard of his hostile target.
There is no trust between the two sides in this situation. If you are suddenly ready for battle, then I must be ready too. So everyone started mobilizing for war.
War means preparing to fight. If everyone is ready to fight, then they will look for opportunities for each other to fight.
The city lord's palace started a curfew.
Blackstone City fell into complete chaos. The three major chambers of commerce and the parliamentary guards controlled by them started a war with the joint forces of the city lord's palace and the Old Ones.
This is not a head-on confrontation between two countries, but more similar to a country's civil strife.
Different factions broke out into confrontation over a small matter. Neither side wanted to cause too many changes within the city. Instead, small groups of troops carried out beheadings and tried to control important nodes in all walks of life.
This is already the fifth month since Wu An Zhe camp was established.
Lucas has often gone out to hang out with the Blackstone Knights' investigation team recently. Working to make money is secondary, and the main purpose is to help Wu Hui inquire about the specific situation in the city.
Although I had long known that Black Rock City would be in chaos, I never thought that I would be the trigger.
Now that I know it, I don’t have any reaction. It was caused by myself, not by myself, and it doesn’t make any difference to the situation.
At this time, the militia has been initially formed, with a total of thirty. Compared with the current camp of less than 400 people, it is already considered too many. Wu Hui feels that it is not enough. With such a small number of people, he and Cordell can manage it.
coming.
Emily will also help with some matters. Wu Hui will then formulate a more complete system, dividing it into four main parts: school, farmland, mine, and militia. Participate in teaching or complete studies, carry out farming, collect ore and smelt metal.
As well as some other activities, points can be scored after completion. Points can be exchanged for food, housing, and other benefits.
It can also be regarded as the prototype of an internal currency.
At present, there are only a small number of people. Twenty or so supervisory and statistical personnel are enough. In the future, this system will need to be gradually improved.
First of all, we need to provide more functions for points. We also need to create more demand for the people. Only when there is demand will they be motivated to work.
Now they just need to have food to eat and a place to live. In the future, they will also need to eat well, have good clothes, a big house, and wine... This is a good thing, because it is everyone's right to pursue a better life.
You don't need to fulfill all their wishes at once, you just need to make them feel that their days are getting better day by day.
"It is impossible to develop a sufficient commodity economy with just a small camp, let alone a more developed social system."
Wu Hui's eyes are still on Black Rock City. Without growing up by eating here, their Wudang camp will not be able to develop at all. Of course, Wu Hui actually has a specific plan, but he still needs to wait for the opportunity.
Originally, giving him one year was enough, but now Black Rock City is in chaos too quickly...
"Two options, one is to miss this time. Anyway, with the reduction of firewood resource shortage, Blackstone City will definitely not be messed up just once. We can also prepare slowly." During the meeting with everyone, Wu Hui said his thoughts
analyze.
Of course, except for Cordell, no one else quite understands what Wu Hui wants to do. Wouldn't it be better if the camp develops slowly? Why are we rushing to occupy Blackstone City? Do we have the ability?
Cordell actually didn't fully understand it, because in his opinion, Black Rock City was in a mess now. The shortage of fuelwood was not a problem that could be solved by administrative means.
Even if Wu Hui takes down the entire Black Rock City, how will he manage it? How will he solve the problem of insufficient firewood?
Or do you just want to make a fortune and leave?
"The second option is to seize chestnuts from the fire. Reach cooperation with some forces in the city. Then cooperate with them to achieve victory and share some of the benefits." Wu Hui said.
"You should have already made a decision, and you probably made two preparations before coming to give us the task, right?" Cordel pointed out Wu Hui's true purpose again. This made Wu Hui show appreciation.
"That's right. If you can reach a good agreement, complete it. If you can't, just give up and develop with peace of mind." Wu Hui said: "Lucas, I want you to contact the Blackstone Knight Investigation Team, promise them some help, and tell them that there is no need
You can come and hide here with us when you can still walk."
"The requirement is that when the literate management talents and craftsmen in the city escape, we should guide them to the Wuyin camp."
Lucas: "To help, you mean?"
"More than that. There are many strong people in our camps in the wilderness. Including me, when we gather together, we will be a strong force." Wu Hui said: "This is the second thing I want to do.
Cordell, you have been following traveling merchants frequently in different camps recently, can you contact those people?"
Cordell could keep up with Wu Hui's most superficial thoughts every time: "Are you going to unite the camps in the wilderness and work together to fight for profits in the chaos of Black Rock City?"
"Yes, Wudian Camp has only been established for a few months, and there are few people in the wilderness. If we want to continue to develop, we can only rely on integrating other camps. If we can join forces with them this time and establish a dominant position, we will have a population in the future.
Once the number increases enough to absorb the impact of their addition, you can enter the snowball mode.”
Wu Hui spoke for a long time, which sounded a bit boring.
He placed a map on the table. On it was drawn the distribution of sporadic camps around Black Rock City.
"I will give you the first gift. I will attack the Highland Chamber of Commerce."
Population, weapons, and firewood. These are things that all camps lack. Taking this opportunity, let Wudian Camp build a preliminary and complete production system. With a population of thousands and an army of over a hundred, it will not be a problem.
This is not a small amount. The armies of the major forces in Black Rock City are actually only a thousand people. The total number is five to six thousand.
At this time, inside Blackstone City.
The armed slave capture team of the Highlanders Chamber of Commerce, together with the parliamentary guards, launched an attack on the city lord.
"Here we come." Mr. City Lord looked at Henry Goldtooth approaching with his army, showing a solemn expression.
Behind him, the leader of the Blackstone Knights held the weapon in his hand: "City Lord, all members of the Blackstone Knights are ready. We can launch an attack at any time and crush all rebels."
"That's true. I believe you can do it." The city lord held a piece of paper in his hand and thought about it again and again but still didn't say anything.
This piece of paper comes from the trophies collected from the Death Cult by the Blackstone Knights Scouting Group. It allows people to control the power of death. If necessary, the city lord will use it.
Chapter completed!