Borrow a little chips? 2

"Sorry, I didn't understand what you meant......"3

Duron looked at Lukka with a stunned expression, "Why did we lend you a little bit of leverage...... Will you be able to solve the problem? ”2

Aren't we talking about trade?

If it was a condition attached to the negotiations, he could consider it.

However, the person in front of him said that he only needed to lend them a sum of money to solve the problem.

Duron even suspected that he had misheard.

With a stunned Duron, Luca cleared his throat and took out the manager's words.

"Don't you hate that we didn't spend our chips where they should be? That's because we don't have any money, and of course we have to spend our savings wisely, but if you're willing to lend us one, that's different. ”2

Seeing that the man in front of him still hadn't grasped the wisdom of the manager, Lukka patiently continued. 2

"We have just liberated Xizhou City, and we are building Dawn City in order to contain the survivors there......"

"There is a need for at least 10,000 houses, a lot of food, cotton textiles, soap for cleaning and other consumer goods...... Isn't that exactly what you want us to buy? ”

"We certainly have the ability to address these gaps on our own, but on our own, it may take a year or two or more for the people there to live a self-sufficient life. However...... It's not the same with you. ”

Duron's eyes widened.

"What do you mean...... Let's lend you chips, and then you use our chips to buy things from us? ”

"Yes." Luca nodded as a matter of course, and that's what the manager told him. 1

"Do you think that makes sense?" Dulong couldn't help but say. 7

"Why is it unreasonable? Your factories get orders, workers get jobs, and the chips we borrow will eventually be returned to you. The money can be placed in your account as you say, and the chips don't even need to come out of your bank. ”12

Luka's reasoned answer made Dulong stunned.

To put it this way......

Doesn't seem to be wrong? 9

At least he really couldn't think of a reason to refute it for a while.

According to the agreement demanded by the inhabitants, trade between the two sides would be interrupted, and neither side would benefit.

But if the plan proposed by the city lord of Dawning City in front of him is followed, Boulder City will get a huge market.

The profits of the factories and the work of the workers are settled, and the money lent to the new Union does not disappear in a vacuum...... No one is losing, everyone seems to be winning. 11

But it's also so weird!

After holding back for a while, Dulong finally found a place that seemed to be a place to pick on the thorns.

“…… But how do you make sure you can pay it back? ”

Lukka asked.

"Are you questioning our ability to repay?" 1

Duron nodded with a subtle expression.

"IMHO...... You've only been around for half a year now, and even the Chew Bone Tribe has been around longer than you. ”1

The interest rate on the money lent by the Bank of Boulder City to the merchants is often very high, and in the final analysis, many people do business outside the giant wall, and they disappear as they do.

He did have reason to wonder how long this alliance, which looked suspicious from every angle, could survive.

Luca was not surprised by Duron's questioning.

Before leaving, the manager told him that as long as the other party is not an outright gambler, he must be concerned about the risks.

The future is unpredictable, and a person's judgment of risk will not change because of a few words.

However, the fear of the unknown can be overcome.

The easiest way to do this is to draw a pie! 1

10% profit is not enough to make them forget about the risk, then use 100% profit. 1

Lukka looked at Duron.

"But they're history."

"What about you?"

"We have defeated the Wave, defeated the Mutants, defeated the Legion, defeated the Marauders, gained the friendship of Ideal City, and became a permanent partner of the Enterprise. In just half a year, we have grown from a small village to a settlement of 10,000 people, why don't you imagine what the northern suburbs will look like in a year? ”4

"Uh-huh." Duron snorted noncommittally, but his eyes loosened slightly.

Lukka didn't stop, and continued to talk eloquently.

"Once upon a time, there was an unknown village in the northern suburbs called Bate Street, where the survivors were exploited by slave owners and did not need a single bar of soap for a year. But now, you can see a ...... next to the pool in every house."

"It's just a small example, but I think it's representative enough that our coalition is committed to making life better for our residents." 1

"In addition to the livelihood industry, we also attach importance to agriculture. In half a year, we have cultivated 30,000 acres of fertile land. In our overall planning, this number will quadruple in two years. ”1

"In addition to agriculture, we also attach importance to trade, and we plan to connect Qingquan City with the Tianshui tributary by rail to open up a trade route to the Great Rift Valley. We also plan to build a wharf on the south bank of Tianshui, so that the caravans going to the east no longer have to lead two oxen, but can look at the mountains on both sides of the river, and take a boat down the river to the mouth of the sea on the east coast. ”7

"Why don't you imagine what a huge market it is." 4

In fact, the last sentence is completely redundant.

There is no need for a reminder from the old Luca.

Duron, who was sitting at the table, couldn't help but hold his breath.

As soon as he talked about opening up the trade route to the Great Rift Valley, his right hand under the table was clenched into a fist, rubbing his thumb and index finger repeatedly, and behind his nervous expression was an unconcealable excitement and excitement. 1

Of course, he knew that there were a lot of pies drawn in this sentence, and he also knew that the guy in front of him bragged a lot.

Even if he is not an accountant, he still has this vision after so many years as the director of the city hall.

But honestly, he was moved.

If done right, he could become one of the most prominent town hall directors in Boulder history! 9

Without hesitation, he reached out and took the list back from the table, crumpled it up and threw it into the paper basket next to him. 1

Not only that, but his attitude also changed 180 degrees, and the aggressive expression on his face turned into a kind smile.

"I was hasty, dear friend...... Let's talk again, how much loan do you need? ”1

"Two hundred million." 6

"Two ...... How much?! Hearing this staggering number, Duron's eyes widened.

"200 million chips."

Lukka repeated, looking at the head of the hall in front of him in surprise, and said as if talking to himself.

"I thought you'd be begging me to borrow more after what I just said."

"Do you know what 200 million chips are?!" 7

Luca: "Of course I know that every decision made by our managers is carefully considered on the basis of our relationship. In the words of the adult, this is the only way to win. ”

Duron opened his mouth, and it took a long time for him to slowly come back to his senses from his surprise.

He pinched his eyebrows and got up from the conference table.

“…… I need to talk to my staff. ”

Since taking office, I have never encountered such a bizarre thing.

Not only the staff, but he also needed to consult the opinions of the other factions in the outer city.

Looking at Mr. Hall Chief, who got up from the table, the expression on Luca's face relaxed slightly.

The manager told him that as long as the other party did not refuse on the spot, it means that he has been moved.

"Remember to talk to your bank manager as well."

"Just say...... Giving us this loan would have saved the lives of his clients. ”3

The talks are over.

It was shorter than expected.

Looking at the closed door of the reception room, Shuyu, who had not said a word from beginning to end, took a deep breath and looked at Luca, who was sitting not far away.

"Just in case, I'll ask first...... Does the manager really plan to repay the money? ”

"Of course." Old Lukka replied without hesitation. 12

How can a great manager be a fool? 13

In his memory, every word the adult said was fulfilled.

Whether it is the abolition of slavery, or the fact that they live in houses with roofs, and that they are fed and clothed.

As long as it was something he had promised, he had never broken his promise. 1

Shuyu was stunned for a few seconds and sat there silently.

It's not that he doesn't believe in the manager, it's just that he feels that his imagination is a little insufficient.

That's 200 million...... 2

With an assault rifle of 150 chips, most of the residents of Boulder City earn around $100 a month, and the trade between the two sides last month was less than a million.

Loan of 200 million chips......

When will it be? 10

……

It wasn't just Shuyu who was shocked.

After listening to Chu Guang's plan, Charlie, the elder of the Merchant Guild, also had a stunned expression.

The last time he approved the 200 million silver coin infrastructure plan, he felt that it was crazy enough. 1

However, what he didn't expect was that in less than a month, the manager did something even crazier than printing money. 2

200,000,000 chips......

The old mayor of Bate Street has saved up a lifetime of chips, and it looks like a hundred thousand.

According to this algorithm, 200 million chips is equivalent to 2,000 Bate Street?

After a long silence, old Charlie cautiously asked almost the same sentence.

"Do you plan to pay it back?"

His instinctive reaction was that the managers might be able to give up the money. 1

Reason told him that it was not a good idea.

However, the manager's answer was beyond his expectations.

I saw Chu Guang say as a matter of course.

"Of course I have to pay it back, do I look like the kind of person who borrows money and doesn't pay it back?" 5

It is a matter of course to repay debts. 6

How else can you borrow more money? 3

Old Charlie didn't know that Chu Guang, who was standing in front of him, had already begun to think about borrowing another money. 3

After opening his mouth for a long time, he finally couldn't help but ask.

“…… Have you thought about how to pay it back? ”

Chu Guang said unhurriedly.

"The loan will be divided into 80 years, and I will repay them a part every year, and this number will not exceed 5 million." 3

Earning 5 million chips in a year isn't too hard for a new league.

"No mortgage?"

"What mortgage is needed, we are here, and we will not run."

"What about interest?"

"2% at most, I don't plan to talk about it more." 7

Hearing this number, old Charlie's eyebrows couldn't help but twist.

If he just thought Chu Guang was crazy just now.

So now he has begun to gradually feel that the crazy one is not Boulder City.

“…… How could they possibly agree to such conditions? ”

Chu Guang said as a matter of course.

"Of course they will agree, because it is definitely safer to lend us money than to lend money to merchants who don't know if they will come back or not, and factories that may go bankrupt at any time, and it is definitely more reliable than residents who will not be able to repay their loans."

"Borrowing 200 million is because we only need this money at this stage. Trust me, in a few months' time, they'll be eager to get more money to us if we ask. ”6

Can sovereign debt and personal debt be the same? 3

Will the new coalition's ability to repay be comparable to that of the average survivor?

It won't be long before the city halls and banks of Boulder City will find out what a smart decision it was to lend money to the New Alliance!

Gu Qi

The stimulating effect of releasing water on the economy is comparable to that of morphine. 1

This thing not only works quickly, but also has a strong effect, and the only drawback is that it is easy to become addicted, and if you use it too much, you will be resistant to it. 9

It sounds like big smoke.

And it is, in fact.

However, it is the chips that are over-issued, and it is not silver coins, so it has a lot to do with the new alliance? 4

The exchange rate will definitely be affected, but at that time the purchasing power of the currency will also change, and he will have a big deal to change the exchange rate, 11

When the value of the chips depreciates, the debts he owes will also shrink, and the purchasing power of the future 200 million chips may only be equivalent to the current 20 million. 12

Although this was a win-win plan, Chu Guang had never discussed with the people of Boulder City the question of how many times they would each win each other. 11

Chu Guang didn't tell them.

This seemingly win-win solution, in addition to the risk of the debt itself, actually hides a huge hidden danger. 8

However, he has no obligation to actively warn of the risks.

Who will introduce their own products first, and tell the shortcomings first?

What's more, it's not something that will happen. 2

“…… What are you going to do with the money? Old Charlie asked after a moment of silence.

Chu Guangyan said succinctly.

"It's very simple, I'll use those chips to mobilize the factories of Boulder City to help us build our city-state." 1

It is the first step to let those small and medium-sized factories in Boulder City, as well as the rich and noble business nouveau riche who have no status, come to Dawning City with technology and equipment and skilled workers. 2

Now the first step has been completed.

The industrial products produced by the new alliance were not only exported to Boulder City, but even worsened their condition.

This is followed by the second step.

He'll give up a portion of the tasty-looking pie while using debt, jobs, and high-growth markets to tie the banks, city halls, and factories of Boulder City to the chariot of the New Alliance.

Ideally, by the time the people of Boulder finally realize that they are crawling from a small puddle to another bottomless one, the cost of climbing out is too heavy for most people to accept. 7

Of course, it is not easy to get this done, it must be done implicitly and carefully.

However, if it succeeds.

It's going to be something that guns can't do...... 8

……

On the streets of Boulder City.

The protests continued into the evening.

Fang Chang, who was mixed in the crowd, followed the protesting crowd around the outer city.

When the crowd finally dispersed, he set his eyes on the loudest and most highest-held leaders, and followed them into a dark alley.

Two burly men stood on the left and right, and in the middle was a well-dressed man who looked quite status.

The reason why Fang Chang could see that he had some status was because the previous few leaders who had taken the lead in making trouble the most ferocious had completely changed their expressions in front of him. 1

I saw that the men were flattering with flattering smiles on their faces, and they took the fist-sized bag from the man's hand with great gratitude.

The bulging bag was obviously filled with chips.

“…… This is your reward, and I will naturally call you when there is a need. Alec, who had finished handing out the money, lit a cigarette and said casually.

"Thank you, sir!"

Nodding his head in thanks, McCann couldn't wait to open the money bag.

However, after counting it carefully, his face immediately became a little unnatural.

"Why are there only twenty ......?"

The good thing I said before was obviously fifty.

That's too much!

"What do you want to do if you can get a week's wages for a week for walking around the streets?"

Alec didn't even bother to look at him, and impatiently made a gesture to drive away.

"Get out of here."

You need money.

Don't you have to make a little money? 7

Thinking of the graceful dancers in the Night Queen's Bar, Alec's heart couldn't help but burn. 4

I happened to make a small fortune, maybe I can go there for a drink and relax in a while.

McCann had a turtle-eating expression on his face, but looked at the two strong men next to the man, and finally swallowed the breath.

The person in front of him is a cronie of the boss of Weijia Commercial Bank, and he has more than a dozen thugs under his hands.

And he is just a worker in a cannery, so he can't fight such a big man......

Fang Chang, who was hiding in the shadows, secretly filmed this scene with an interested expression on his face.

Although I have long understood the truth of "Wasteland L", I didn't expect even this kind of detail to be made.

It seems that his speculation was correct.

There is indeed an invisible hand behind the demonstrations against the new alliance.

Almost at the same time as the photo was archived, a line of pale blue pop-ups appeared on V's screen. 1

[Mission: Investigate the mastermind behind the arson of the warehouse]1

“…… Warehouse arson? ”

What is that?

A trace of confusion appeared in Fang Chang's eyes, followed by excitement.

I didn't expect that I just came over out of curiosity, and I actually triggered the hidden mission.

What a bonus!

The leaders who had led the troubles clutched their pockets and sneaked out of the alley.

The three people who sent the money stayed where they were for a while, talking and laughing, as if they were discussing something.

After about a cigarette, they finally reached a consensus and left in the other direction.

Fang Chang followed unhurriedly and followed them all the way to the most prosperous street near the inner city.

From the moment you enter this street, the style of the whole city changes.

The streets are lit with dazzling neon lights, and most of the pedestrians are sleek-looking girls, mercenaries dressed in expensive bionics, or richly dressed merchants, or even nobles from the inner city.

Their temperament is significantly different from that of ordinary people.

Compared to the outside world, this place is less like a wasteland and more like a miniature version of a cyberpunk street. 1

Especially some time ago, the "cultural export" of the new alliance to Boulder City made the original earthy clothing style here a little more "fashionable". 3

Fang Chang was no stranger to this place. 2

As a professional player, he is a professional at exploring the map. 3

To his surprise, however, the three men did not take him to the lair of the mastermind, but stopped at the door of the Night Queen's Bar.

Fang Chang's expression was a little weird, but he still followed. 8

Loud music pours into your ears.

Weaving through the flickering lights and the crowd, he quickly re-locked the three men in the booths near the bar.

The table in the middle of the sofa is already filled with beer.

The man who had paid the troublemakers before was now holding a dancing girl who was laughing and trembling in his arms.

The two people sitting on the sofa next to them both had obvious expressions of envy in their eyes.

But there is only envy.

Fang Chang quietly walked to the bar next to him and sat down, ordered a glass of cheapest wine, pretending to be a guest who came here to watch the performance, but his eyes unconsciously moved in the direction of the booth. 3

It's noisy here.

He couldn't understand what the people were talking about, but he could have recorded it and listened to it a few more times.

However, just as he was listening, an unfamiliar voice suddenly came from the side.

"You're here for a drink......

"Or are you looking for someone?" 6

……

Outside Boulder.

Slum.

Lao Bai, who was dressed in disguise, took the killing dagger and the dog, and after some inquiry, finally found Blake's door.

Unlike the surrounding shacks, the whole house is made of bricks and cement.

It seems that even in the slums, there is a distinction between rich and poor.

“…… You have to be careful, this is the territory of the Dagger Gang, and they don't allow anyone to make trouble on their territory. ”

For the sake of those two chips, the rickety old man whispered more.

"The gang still talks about these rules?" The dagger looked at the translation on the v and raised his eyebrows in surprise.

It is no longer news that gangs in the ghetto seem to be no different from marauders, and the two often make cameos with each other.

The dog said with a smile.

"Isn't there a saying that if a group of criminals are exiled to a deserted island, they will most likely form a new nation." 20

didn't care about the two second goods who deserted, Lao Bai looked at the old man in front of him and nodded.

"Thank you for the reminder, it's not early, you should hurry home."

The old man nodded tremblingly, hunched over, turned and walked away.

Looking at the house in front of him, Lao Bai went up and knocked on the door, thinking that there would be no one inside, but he didn't expect footsteps to come from behind the door.

The door was opened by a mature woman with still charm, her hair was light-colored, her clothes and makeup did not look like that of a pauper, and her expression was slightly relaxed and lazy. 2

However, after seeing the person standing at the door, the pretty face immediately became alert.

These people were clearly not residents of the neighborhood, and they didn't even look like people from Boulder City.

Her first reaction was that these people were here to seek revenge.

“…… Who are you? ”2

Lao Bai said politely.

"We'd like to ask you about someone."

The woman said nervously.

"Are you here for Blake? He's not here. ”

Lao Bai didn't answer her question, but continued to ask.

"Who are you?"

The woman hesitated for a moment and said cautiously. w

"Friend...... We just met last week. ”1

The killing dagger and the dog thing next to Lao Bai glanced at each other, and muttered a sentence to each other.

"Do you believe it?"

"I don't believe it!"

I couldn't understand what the two were talking about, and the woman's eyes gradually became apprehensive and frightened.

“…… Who the hell are you? What are you looking for that guy for? ”

"It doesn't matter who we are, as long as you answer my questions truthfully, we won't embarrass you."

As he spoke, Lao Bai took out a chip with a face value of 100 from his pocket and shook it in front of her. 1

"I'll even pay you." 1

Seeing this chip, a trace of imperceptible greed flashed in the eyes that had previously been filled with panic and fear. 5

Lao Bai couldn't help but think in her heart, maybe she wasn't lying, they really only met last week. 3

Glancing left and right to make sure no one noticed, the woman stepped out of the way, her tone much softer.

“…… Come in and talk about it. ”