Chapter 65 Economic Problems
The meeting continued, and after learning the details of the Battle of Torvasa, the executives of Silvermoon City began to discuss a practical issue.
How to resettle the people rescued by Michaela.
Don't underestimate these more than 100 people, after experiencing the Silvermoon City Massacre in the Battle of Natural Disasters, the total population of the blood elves today is only a little more than 10,000, and these more than 100 people are equivalent to one percent of the population, not a small number!
Regarding this, Michaela is also prepared: "At present, this group of people is being examined and treated in the hospital of the Elder Walk, and after the construction of Silvermoon City during this time, many new residential areas have been built, and there is enough space to house them. ”
Keung also didn't forget to add: "Don't forget the new residential area in the south of Garden Street Market that is under construction." ”
Michaela also nodded and smiled, "Yes, there's there." ”
Cuong's "new residential area in the southern part of Garden Street" was Humphrey's project when Michaela went to Torvasa.
In addition, here is an additional explanation about the living situation in Silvermoon City. When the city was first reclaimed, the blood elves had to clear a usable house as a temporary dormitory due to the destruction left by the undead everywhere.
These included the regent Cuong, the Ranger General Haduron Mingyi, the Archmage Romans and Lady Liadrin, who were also living in the dormitory at the time. Michaela was lucky that the Warlocks' Guild's building wasn't destroyed, so he was able to return to his room.
Over time, Silvermoon City was gradually restored, and many people moved out of their makeshift dormitories and into newly built residential areas. High-level figures like the regent Ah Qiang will definitely not continue to crowd into the dormitory.
Of course, this does not mean that Cuong will use his power for personal gain, in fact, as a blood elf who has witnessed the government of the old Silvermoon City, Cuong does not like the extravagance of the past, so he decided to lead by example, not to build a luxurious mansion for himself, but to find a fairly large room in his office, the Tower of the Sun, as a place to rest.
In this sense, Cuong is indeed a good leader, and because he leads by example, other high-ranking officials in Silvermoon City have followed suit, such as Ranger General Haduron Brightwing and Archmage Romans, who also followed Cuong's example and found a room in the Tower of the Sun.
As for Liadeline, she also lived in the Tower of the Sun before she became a Blood Knight, but since the formation of the Blood Knights' Guild, as the Blood Knight Lord, Liadline has moved to live in the Blood Hall.
Straight to the point.
With the resettlement of residents resolved, the next issue is to rebuild the industries of Silvermoon City and restore the economy. You must know that now the reconstruction funds of Yinyue City depend on eating the old capital, because the industry has not yet recovered, and the government has no way to collect taxes, it is obvious that this is not a long-term solution, and the old capital will always be gnawed one day.
"Our alchemy, blacksmith, leather, inscription, tailor, engineering and enchantment workshops are all about to be completed. Moreover, the corresponding mining industry, mining and peeling industry have all been carried out. ”
Just listen to Michaela's words: "But we have a real problem. ”
There was no need for Michaela to remind her, everyone present frowned and spit out one word:
"Population!"
In economics, the number of people is equivalent to the size of the market. Today's blood elf population is less than one-tenth of what it used to be, which means that the market size has shrunk tenfold!
And this arithmetic problem is not finished yet.
Before the Scourge War, there was a powerful human kingdom of Lordaeron south of Quel'Thalas, the kingdom of the Blood Elves. At that time, the blood elves relied on their superb enchantment skills blessed by racial talents, making their enchanted goods popular throughout Lordaeron, and they could also use Lordaeron as a springboard to sell goods to other human realms, and even the dwarven ironforge castle could see enchanted goods from blood elves.
Therefore, at that time, the blood elves' foreign trade business was surpassing all year round, the economy was quite good, and they were very wealthy, so it was no wonder that the extravagance of the old Silver Moon City government was prevalent.
But now, the human kingdom Lordaeron was pierced by the sword of the great filial son Arthas, and the food was completely stopped, causing the foreign trade of the blood elves to also be played......
If you think about it, if a country's domestic market shrinks to one-tenth, and foreign trade is completely cut off, there will be ghosts if the economy can be good.
What?
Are all heroes leading the people in the novel?
Brother, you know it's a novel!
Remember, in reality, the most critical thing in a country is the economy, money can do anything, and it is difficult to move an inch without money!
Moreover, because the blood elf market has shrunk, the industry has shrunk, and the shrinking industry has led to a decline in the employment rate, forming a vicious circle.
I can't see it now, it's because the reconstruction work of Silvermoon City is not over yet, and a lot of labor is still needed, but the reconstruction work will always end one day, and at that time, if you can't revive the industry of Silvermoon City, how many days do you think the blood elves can last?
Economic collapse is no joke!
So is there a solution to this problem?
Actually, there is.
Since the domestic market can't get better because of the hard and injured population, you can only rely on foreign trade, and the human kingdom is gone, so you can find other countries, as long as your technology is excellent and the products are good enough, you are not afraid of no market.
From the perspective of geographical relations, the recent foreign trade object was originally Amani trolls, but unfortunately the blood elves and trolls are mortal enemies, and Michaela can sign an armistice agreement is already the limit, and it is impossible to open trade!
At the beginning, the Blood Elf Ancestor wanted to solve the problem of trolls forever, but as a result, the nearest foreign trade channel was completely cut off, and this bitter fruit turned to the current Blood Elf to taste.
So being kind to your neighbor is the right way!
Of course, Michaela, who is familiar with the plot of Warcraft, knows that the blood elves will eventually join the tribe, but it is not that time yet, because the matter in front of her has not yet been resolved!
I only heard Ah Qiang say: "If you want to solve economic problems, the key lies in foreign trade." ”
Archmage Romans followed, "And if we want to conduct foreign trade, we must go out and contact the forces of other kingdoms. ”
Ranger General Hadurun Mingyi continued: "But if you want to go out, you have to solve a real problem! ”
With that, a map was placed on the round table in the conference room.
Michaela looked at it, and sure enough, it was the area located in the southern part of the Yongsong Forest, the map of the Wraith Land!
Ranger General Hadurun Mingyi stretched out his right index finger and pointed it at the southwest of the Ghost Lands, everyone knew that the location of his finger was none other than the undead fortress of the Scourge Legion, Dessom!
The traitor Darkan unlocked the magical barrier to welcome Arthas and the Scourge into Quel'Thalas, and the undead fortress of Dessom was founded at that time.
After that, everyone knows, Arthas used Dessom as a base and led the Scourge army all the way north, penetrating Silvermoon City and killing the Sunwell.
Admittedly, Alsace was very good at choosing the location of the fortress, because on the east side of Dessom was the site of the Salas Trail, the only road to the outside world that Quel'Salas had. In other words, as long as Dysom still exists for a day, he will always be stuck in the choke point to the outside world, and the blood elves will never want to go out, they can only be trapped in their own country!
And the undead commander who guards Daisom is none other than the traitor Darkan-Drahir, of course, Darkan has long since abandoned his life and identity as a blood elf and become a member of the undead, serving his master forever.
For a moment, the meeting fell silent.
It wasn't until half a minute later that Michaela took the lead: "General Hadurun-Mingyi, how is the situation of the army we sent to the Wraith Lands now?" ”
In fact, with the current situation of the blood elves, they are not able to launch an attack on Dysom at all, but everyone present knows that they have no choice, they will die if they don't fight, and there is a glimmer of hope if they fight.
Hadurun Mingyi, as the current Ranger General, is in charge of military affairs, and he also replied:
"The army has reached Taquelin in the north-central part of the Ghostlands, and according to the plan, we will first clear the surrounding undead and completely recover the entire northern part of the Ghostlands as completely as possible, and then slowly advance south to attack Daysom."
It's slow, but it's effective.
Michaela also nodded and said, "Hopefully we can make it." ”
Hadurun Mingyi smiled bitterly and said, "I want to borrow your auspicious words." ”
Unlike the previous battle to recover Silvermoon City, Daisomri's troops are the main force of the undead, and they are not so easy to deal with, so it must be a hard battle.
So, Michaela was also wondering if she should also find an opportunity to help out in the Ghost Lands?
No, no.
Michaela immediately thought of her sister Malenia, at least not yet, and I had to settle her before I could leave.
At this point, Michaela, who returned to the office, reviewed some more documents, all of which were the finishing touches on various industrial workshops, and I believe that it will not be long before these workshops will be put into use.
"That's right, Chancellor."
At this moment, Bernard suddenly spoke: "Your next trip is to visit the compatriots you rescued in the hospital. ”
At first, Michaela was a little confused, because in his memory, it seemed that there was no itinerary to go to the hospital. But on second thought, even if there was no arrangement, I would still go to the hospital after work, because Marlenia was there.
"Good job, Bernard."
Michaela put down the documents she had reviewed and said, "I'm also going to visit my sister in the hospital." ”
"Of course, minister, it's my job to arrange your itinerary." A cherub smile appeared on Bernard's face, and Michaela also felt that the private secretary was very sensible and indeed good.
"Please, Chancellor."
"Okay, lead the way, Bernard."
However, Michaela, who walked out of the office, didn't notice that Humphrey, who was traveling with him, secretly nodded to Bernard.
Because, it was Humphrey's plan to fill Michaela's schedule, and he wanted to make Michaela have no time to think about other issues!
In this way, Michaela, the Minister of Administrative Affairs, came to the door of the hospital with the support of his subordinates, and the doctor Eretus, who had already received the news, and the other staff of the Ruins Hospital had been waiting at the door for a long time.
"Welcome, Minister Michaela."
Eretus enthusiastically stretched out his right hand and clasped Michaela's right hand tightly, and continued:
"Without your timely action, those compatriots who were captured by the trolls would have died."
"That's what I'm supposed to do."
Michaela smiled and assumed the aura of a minister, of course, because the reporter from the "Sunshine" was nearby, and he had to perform well to make headlines again.
In a positive way, of course.
"Come on, minister, let's get into the hospital......"