Chapter 162 Take the initiative
After several days of discussions, the matter of cooperation has been preliminarily decided, and Goldbeard is also in a hurry to return to the Black Iron Fortress to reply to the dwarf king Mussahn.
In order to reply as soon as possible and take the time, Malone convened a few people for a short meeting.
"...... here," Ma Long pointed to a map of northern Xinjiang and a point on the south bank of the Gelong River: "We can build a material transfer station here."
"Bring the supplies here, and the dwarves will carry the rest of the journey themselves; In the same way, the things that the dwarves brought are also placed here, and we bring them back. ”
Harvey touched the stubble on his chin and said, "That's going to war?" The barbarians here are still there! ”
"War again?" Haiwen frowned and said: "It's just been half a year since the truce, all kinds of equipment and materials have just been replenished, and we have to trade with the dwarf clan, where did we turn over?"
And now the southern county is not in good shape, the whole kingdom is very nervous, and many things can't be bought with money! ”
"No!" Malf shook his head and denied: "We can't just focus on the present and on the Black Stone Collar, we can take a long-term view, on the future, on the whole country." ”
He pointed to the place that Marlon had said earlier, "You say, what will happen if the news that the Blackstone Collar can trade with the Dwarves in this place is released. ”
"Hiss......"
There was a gasping sound in the room.
"Those nobles, will they call?" John asked.
“……”
"You don't speak, no one is dumb for you!" Malf didn't have a good airway.
However, he still explained: "The situation in the southern county is not good now, and we still need to watch the barbarians, so no one dares to find fault at this time.
"And because of the emergency situation in the southern counties, the weapons and equipment of the dwarf clan, whether it is the kingdom or the nobles from all over the world, are absolutely welcome!
"As long as we get the news out, it won't be long, what do you think?"
"Blackstone City will become a transportation artery, and the new material transfer station may become a new city!" Ma Long's tone was also a little excited when he spoke.
"But isn't that the equivalent of earning money for someone else?" The new Jack was a little puzzled.
"Money is endless." Haiwen knew that he had not been exposed to these before, and kindly explained: "We are not short of money. ”
She glanced at Ma Long and said, "Although the lord is not very in charge, I have to say that the things he made are really profitable, and he can also take out a lot of gold coins from time to time to subsidize the territory."
After a pause, she continued: "As for the land, this is also the place where the lord is wise, although the black stone territory is remote and not safe, but according to the law of the kingdom: whoever fights down the ownerless land belongs to him, and we can always develop to the north. ”
As she spoke, Hai Wen pointed to the point on the map that had just been determined and said, "The lord built his stronghold here, I think this is what it means, right?" ”
"Hmm!" Malone just nodded and didn't say much.
Haiwen continued to analyze: "So the only thing we lack is people, as long as there is enough population, the Black Stone Collar will not worry about development at all!" ”
"But if it's a caraander, it's all floating population, right?" Jack frowned and said, "These people will go back." ”
"Hey...... The floating population can also bring the resident population......" Hyper began to take the trouble to explain to Jack how the floating population brings the resident population......
Malone also hopes that he can have more talents under him, and he is not impatient at all.
As for the others, they have all come from this step and will not say anything......
After the negotiations, Malone also revealed the news related to it to Goldbeard.
The mission goal is achieved, and the dwarves are in a hurry to return to the Black Iron Castle.
Malf arranges how to get the news out to the Human Chamber of Commerce.
With his temperament, he will definitely be able to deduct a lot of benefits in this regard!
Marlon sent the dwarves to the northern checkpoint of the Grand Canyon.
The north of the Grand Canyon is no longer unimpeded.
The gray stone wall lies here as immovable as a mountain, blocking any enemy who wants to go south without consent.
Close the wall, next to the gate.
The dwarves are saying goodbye to Marlon.
The golden-bearded man saluted and said, "Your Excellency, let's send it here, and we can walk the rest of the way ourselves." ”
Nodding, Ma Long said, "It's okay, be careful on the road and pay attention to safety." ”
"Thank you, Lord, we'll take notice."
While speaking, Goldbeard turned his head and looked at Jimmy beside Ma Long, "Little Jimmy, you can stay here with peace of mind, learn martial arts with Lord Lord, in a few months, I will come to see you, and there will be many clansmen with you at that time." ”
Nodding, the dwarf replied, "I see, uncle." ”
"Don't worry!" Marlon bent down and rubbed Jimmy's head, "He's my disciple, I'll take care of him." ”
The golden-bearded man saluted again and said, "Lord Lao, I'm bothered, take my leave!" ”
"Good trip!"
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Sending the dwarves away, Marlon immediately gathered everyone, "Harvey, how is the army preparing?" ”
Harvey made a knightly salute and said in a sonorous voice: "It's all over, you can go out at any time!" ”
Malone asked again: "What about the supplies?" ”
Jack got up and replied, "There are more supplies, and there are still two days!" ”
Ma Long held his chin and asked, "So you can send troops in two days?" ”
"Yes."
"Then all departments are ready, and they will send troops in two days, and they must end the battle before it gets cold!"
"Yes!"
……
Taking advantage of the free time in the first two days of the army, Malone inspected the army while testing Jimmy's learning progress, and by the way, he also taught new things.
Two days later, with the roar of iron hooves, Ma Long's army came out of the gate of the northern wall.
Among the thousand-strong cavalry regiment, Ma Long took the lead, and Chitu ran at the front.
In the last battle with the barbarians, the cavalry regiment suffered a lot of losses, but now half a year has passed, but it has long been replenished.
Marlon galloped in front, surrounded by knights with a black stone collar, and behind were ordinary cavalrymen.
All the way to the smoke and dust, like a storm raging, to the north madly rolled!
The Gelong River flows from northwest to southeast, turning into an underground river when it is about to reach the Hengduan Mountains.
To the south of the Gelong River, the terrain near the Grand Canyon is a thousand-mile wasteland, which is suitable for cavalry marching.
The war horse galloped on the wilderness, as far as the eye could see, which made people feel refreshed.
All kinds of suppressed negative emotions have been poured out in a short period of time.
The thought that he had stepped out of the defense of the city wall and was opening up territory for mankind made everyone feel excited!
I can't wait for a barbarian to appear now, and I can fight bloodily!
On the road, it is necessary to take into account the physical strength of men and horses, and the army does not march fast.
Except for just getting out of the wall, go full speed and run happily.
The road behind is to save physical strength, ready to fight at any time, two days, can run 300 miles.