One day, I was discussing with Shichiro in the Council Chamber of the Hong Kong Lord's Mansion about the preparation of military weapons. The original equipment level of the ghost army was too poor, and it had to be reloaded. However, if they are well equipped a little bit by little, there is not only a difference in the impact on combat effectiveness, but also a very large difference in the military expenditure required.

Shichiro said: "This matter will be done sooner or later, but it is not a burning eyebrow, and my suggestion should be to make a long-term plan." If you have to buy weapons from Giant Waterfall City every time, it will not only cost a lot, but it will also be easy for him to choke his throat and be controlled by others. ”

I asked, "What do you mean?" ”

"I originally had a group of blacksmiths and carpenters in the ghost army, who specialized in casting weapons in the ghost city of the salt desert, but after the fall of the ghost city, there was no workshop, and they were useless. I had to temporarily place them in a few small Yin Cities. Now that the Ghost Army has formed an alliance with Stygian, I can take them all over and reopen the workshop, and we can forge the weapons needed by the coalition ourselves! ”

Speaking of this, I remembered the scene when I led the army to capture the ghost town of the salt desert. It was true that many vacant weapon-making workshops were seen in the city, but all the craftsmen were evacuated before the fall of the city. If there is really such a group of skilled craftsmen to join the Styx, it will definitely be a big help for the Styx!

So, I rejoiced, "That's the best!" You send someone to fetch them, and I'll take care of the tools and ore!" ”

Qilang nodded and said, "Wu Fang knows where they are, so I'll send her to do this." It's just that where to put this workshop is suitable, there is no free land in the new cave, and I am worried that it will collapse if it continues to widen......"

Before Shichiro could finish speaking, there was a sound of footsteps in the distance outside the council hall, a little hurried at first, but quickly slowed down again. There is no need to guess, this must be the Hong Kong Lord's Mansion Governor to report again. This time, though, he had a long memory. Every time he came to see me in a hurry, although the news he brought was good and bad, it was strong enough every time!

"Lord! Ghost handsome! Zhike came in and saluted in a proper manner, and then said: "Mayor Lin Miao of Hekou Town asks to see you!" ”

"Lin Miao?"

"Yes. This is his prayer. Zhike came forward and handed me a post with a piece of paper, and said: "Mayor Lin also brought a lot of gifts, saying that he had something important to talk to the Hong Kong lord. ”

"He also brought a gift, his attitude is so respectful this time?" I was a little surprised. There are some doubts.

Lin Miao's attitude towards the Harbor has always been hot and cold, not only looking at the rapid development momentum of the Harbor, but also hoping to collect more tolls from the huge fleet of the Harbor. The last time Stygian Harbor fought with Mighty Waterfall, Estuary Town became a wall-to-wall grass. Why did Lin Miao's attitude suddenly take a 180-degree turn today, and he actually took the initiative to come to the door to ask to see me?

Shichiro sneered at this time and said, "I'm afraid he's scared!" ”

"Scared? What is he afraid of? I asked.

"You let him in and ask first, and you'll know what he's here for." Shichiro smiled but didn't answer.

I shrugged my shoulders, so I had to ask Zhike to pass the word and invite Lin Miao into the conference hall to meet.

Lin Miao, the mayor of Hekou Town, is a big fat man's yin cultivator, and he walks staggeringly. But don't underestimate him, it is said that his Yin Gong cultivation has reached the fifth level, and the last time the water thieves attacked Hekou Town, he also personally went into battle, and he barely had a draw with Hei Tai Sui.

"Hello Zhai Gang! Ghost...... The ghost is handsome! As soon as Lin Miao came in, she saw Qilang sitting next to me, and she couldn't help but shudder.

I raised my hand and replied politely: "Mayor Lin doesn't need to be polite, please sit down!" The town came from a long way, why didn't I know a word, so I would personally go to the dock to greet me? ”

Lin Miao sat down on a chair tremblingly, and only dared to sit on half of his buttocks, and said with a wry smile: "Lord Zhai Hong Kong is laughing!" I am the mayor of a small town, how dare I go out of the house to greet the owner of the port? ”

I looked at his cautious look and couldn't help but be a little amused. Obviously, Qilang just said that Lin Miao was "scared" not because he was afraid of me, but because he was afraid of Qilang and his ghost army!

Before the Stygian Harbor formed an alliance with the Ghost Army, although it was slightly stronger than Estuary Town in terms of military strength, it was still slightly inferior in terms of financial resources. After all, Hekou Town has been building a city in the underworld for decades, and occupies the estuary of the river, so the strategic location is quite good, except for the occasional invasion of water thieves, and the relationship with other Yin cities is not bad. Moreover, the town of Hekou also made a lot of money from the fishing industry, but it was limited to the lack of water depth in the port to expand the size of the fleet.

For Hasty Harbor, it is estimated that Lin Miao's attitude is also love and jealousy. Seeing that Hadesport, which was only a one-day boat ride away, had developed the shipping industry so fast with the advantages of Shenzhen Port, he must have been very blushing and regretful. If he had occupied this small fishing village before me, Hekou Town would definitely have been renamed "Bayou City" at this time!

However, now that the "storm has changed", Shichiro actually led the ghost army to form an alliance with the Stygian Harbor, and the already good military strength has suddenly doubled several times. Not to mention Lin Miao's idea of daring to fight the Harbor, I'm afraid that he would have to worry that the Harbor would attack his idea of estuary town!

So, after thinking about it, Lin Miao was forced to take the initiative to come to Styx Harbor to show her goodwill, and even had the following conversation:

"Ahem, Lord Zhai, you see that our town and port are quite close to each other, so we should support each other and help each other, right?"

"That's right, Mayor Lin is right!"

"Ahem, Lord Zhai, Hekou Town is located at the mouth of the sea where several rivers converge into the Stygian Sea, and it is easy to attack and difficult to defend. The population of this town is also limited, the army is insufficient, and the last time it was thanks to the help of the Hong Kong lord himself that he was saved from the raids of the water bandits. Now I heard that the Harbor has formed an alliance with the ghost army, and its strength has increased greatly, and so is my Hekou Town...... I am very happy! ”

"Heh, Mayor Lin praised it falsely! Stygian Harbor is located in a corner, just a small fishing port, where is the location of the estuary town superior? Besides, my alliance with the ghost marshal is just trying to protect myself. ”

"Alas, Lord Zhai, don't be modest! I heard in this town that the harbor now has 20,000 troops, and there are ghost commanders to join, and there are many fierce generals such as ghost kings and powerful ghosts under his command, which can be called strong soldiers and horses! With this strength, I'm afraid even the Giant Waterfall City has to sigh to itself! ”

"Hey! This rumor is exaggerated, and with the financial resources of my Underworld, I can't afford to support so many troops. You see, Ghost Shuai and I are worried about the equipment of the new army! ”

"Equipment? What equipment does your army need? ”

"Armor, helmets, weapons, and uniforms, we all lack them!"

"Ahem, Lord Zhai, although my Hekou Town has limited financial resources, there should still be a batch of armor and blades in the arsenal, which can equip about five hundred recruits. If the Hong Kong lord does not dislike it, I am willing to give it to your army! ”

"What's so funny about that? Otherwise, Mayor Lin, you can make a price, and we will buy it. ”

"No, no, no! I don't want money, ahem, as long as the Hong Kong owner is willing to accept it! ”

"No! Inappropriate! The money must be paid for trading, and Mayor Lin just needs to give a preferential price. ”

"Oh, don't be too polite! A small number of idle weapons, anyway, we can't use them for the time being. Besides, in the future, there are still many places in Hekou Town that will rely on the harbor, and I hope that the harbor lord will take care of one or two! ”

"Care?"

"Hey! Hong Kong lord, since Mayor Lin is so gracious, why do you want to refuse? ”

"Ghost handsome, you ......"

"Yes, yes, yes! Ghost Shuai is right! Lord Zhai, don't be polite to me anymore! ”

"I heard that Mayor Lin still owed Zhai Hong Kong a favor before, so this batch of weapons should be regarded as a favor!"

"Ahem! Yes, what's going on...... It's a good suggestion from the ghost handsome! Very good! ”

“…… Okay, then I'd better be respectful, thanks to Mayor Lin! ”

"It's a trifle, no thanks! You're welcome! ”

……

Talking here, Lin Miao looked embarrassed again, and looked like she wanted to say something.

Qilang smiled, and took the initiative to ask him: "Mayor Lin, you came this time, in addition to giving gifts, there should be other important things to tell Lord Zhai Gang, right?" ”

Sure enough, Lin Miao was asked by Qilang like this, and suddenly struck again, and stumbled and said, "Uh...... Ghost Shuai, Lord Zhai Harbor, this town is considering, uh, can you let Hekou Town also form an alliance with Stygian Harbor and the Ghost Army......"

"Alliance?" I was amazed.

"Yes." Lin Miao's face turned red at this time, and she felt obscure.

"Hahaha!" Before I could think about it, Shichiro burst out laughing. He teased: "Mayor Lin, are you here to talk about an alliance, or are you here to talk about surrender?" ”

As soon as she heard the words "Toucheng", Lin Miao's face suddenly turned even redder, and she couldn't say a word anymore. With the strength of Hekou Town, proposing an "alliance" at this time does have the meaning of raising one's own value. But when it comes to "surrendering", it is a bit demeaning.

"Ghost Shuai laughed, after all, Hekou Town is also an independent Yin City, and it is not a hostile relationship with the Underworld, how can you say it?" But I couldn't look at it, and I felt that Shichiro was a little too much, so I said in a round way.

"Yes, yes, yes! What Zhai Hong Kong Lord said is very true! Lin Miao saw that I was speaking for him, and hurriedly agreed.

Qilang sneered, but ignored me, and asked Lin Miao directly: "Mayor Lin, whether it's an alliance or a surrender, with the current situation, how do you think Hekou Town should handle itself?" ”

Lin Miao was very nervous, and her head was sweating when she was asked by Qilang. He replied tremblingly, "Or...... I, I'm going to send some military dollars every year, no, every month, as a reward for sheltering the estuary town of Stygian Harbor? ”

"How much per month?"

"Ghost, how much does the ghost shuai think is more appropriate?"

"How much does your estuary collect each month?"

"Tax ......"

I really can't listen to it anymore, Qilang is doing this too much, and he actually blackmailed and blackmailed Chiguoguo in front of Lin Miao in front of me! What is the monthly military expenditure, obviously to force Hekou Town to call the minister Nagong!

I blackened my face and said, "Don't say it! We will find a way to solve the military expenses of Hades Harbor by ourselves! Mayor Lin, you only need to follow the previous contract between Hades Harbor and Estuary Town to facilitate the transfer of cargo by our fleet through Estuary Harbor! ”