Chapter 13: First Steps to Independence

A row of ten large cargo magic locomotives newly developed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce with a load of 20 tons was driving on the rainy road.

The specially-made huge tires with a diameter of one meter and a width of thirty centimeters rolled on the solid road surface, causing bursts of rumbling noises, which attracted the attention of all other vehicles and pedestrians passing by on the road.

Seeing the half-wing logo of Xinfei Chamber of Commerce hanging on this majestic convoy, everyone smiled knowingly.

It seems that this is the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce delivering goods to Bangta City again.

Since Her Majesty Queen Seweigny ascended the throne, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Lampari Kingdom re-established ties, and this kind of scene can often be seen.

Especially in Bangta City, the "hometown" of Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, you will see convoys from Xinfei Chamber of Commerce every few days.

In addition to transporting all kinds of household magic machinery, some other materials will also be transported.

For example, in the current convoy, there are a batch of new semi-automatic lathes from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

When assembled, a brand new magic air conditioner production line can be formed.

This is one of the cooperation projects between Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and Bangta City.

However, unlike the previous cooperation projects, this newly formed semi-automatic lathe magic air-conditioning production line is completely owned by Bangta City. That is to say, Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will not get half of the revenue from the magic air conditioner produced on the ◇.⊙x.n∽et ​​production line.

Or to put it more bluntly, Xinfei Chamber of Commerce just sold this magical air-conditioning production line composed of new semi-automatic lathes to the partner in Bangta City.

Compared with all the joint venture factories between the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Kingdom of Lampari, this production line is the first production line completely independently owned by the Kingdom of Lampari, which is of great significance to the Kingdom of Lampari.

So when the convoy had just arrived near the Falling Rain Valley. I saw a group of people waiting on the side of the road in front of the road. There is also a small high platform built next to it. Flowers, red cloth and other festive items were placed, obviously to prepare a welcome ceremony.

The convoy stopped at the entrance of the Rainfall Valley, and Count Rewell, the lord of Banta City, led a group of officials from Banta City to greet him.

The first large freight magic locomotive stopped steadily, and the door opened, but Xu Yi was the first to jump off it.

This new cooperation project is not only of great significance to the Lampari Kingdom, but also to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. It represents that the cooperation between the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Lampari Kingdom has entered a deeper level. Xu Yi, the chairman, naturally Also come to participate on behalf of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Originally, he planned to drive the magic car to come two days in advance. However, because something happened suddenly on the Black Rice Wasteland, he had already arrived in Black Rice City two days ago.

When the convoy passed by Heimi City, Xu Yi simply stayed on the large magic freight locomotive and followed them.

As soon as Xu Yi landed, Earl Rewell laughed and opened his arms, giving Xu Yi a big hug with enthusiasm.

"President Xu, long time no see, you really look more energetic."

Xu Yi let go of his hands, looked Earl Rewell up and down, and said with a smile: "My lord, you haven't seen me for a while. You look haggard. Could it be that there are too many officials in Bangta City during this time, so that Are you overworked?"

Count Revel sighed softly. Shaking his head, he said, "Bangta City is now in the most critical period of development. Of course, I, the city owner, need to do my best. What's more, Her Majesty entrusted me with such a burden. How dare I let her down."

Xu Yi smiled, patted him on the shoulder without hesitation, and said: "Don't worry, the development of Bangta City is very smooth now, and it is several times stronger than before Her Majesty the Queen ascended the throne. Thanks to the city lord.”…

Earl Rewell nodded with a smile: "That's not bad. If there are no accidents, this year's financial revenue of Banta City will probably be more than three times that of last year, and even exceed the highest level of previous years. Of course, this It’s all due to the strong support of Chairman Xu and Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Speaking of which, I should thank you, Chairman Xu.”

Xu Yi waved his hand: "I don't need it. After all, I am just a businessman, and the cooperation is only for making money."

Earl Rewell laughed, looking at Xu Yi with deep meaning in his eyes.

In fact, many times he felt that he didn't understand Xu Yi.

It would be easy to understand if Xu Yi was really just an ordinary businessman as he said, doing everything just to make money.

However, in Earl Rewell's view, in fact, many of Xu Yi's choices and actions are very strange if he only looks at the interests of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and from the perspective of making money.

For example, this time Xu Yi promised to provide Bangta City with a newly developed semi-automatic lathe magic air conditioner production line, and handed over all of them to Bangta City for processing, which is equivalent to completely handing over to Bangta City to independently develop and produce magic air conditioners ability.

Unlike other chambers of commerce, which develop and produce on their own based on the technology obtained from Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will not only provide technical support, but also provide complete machinery and equipment, and even provide sufficient personnel support for this cooperation. In the end, he was willing to let go completely, instead of intervening in it like the previous joint venture factories, and split the proceeds.

This production line can almost represent that the Lampari Kingdom has finally taken a solid first step in the independence of the magic industry.

If Earl Revere were to say it, it would be the same as selflessly helping Bangta City.

Because of Xinfei Chamber of Commerce's current strength and absolute leading position in the magic industry, even if he doesn't do this, no one can object.

But Xu Yi really did it.

Every time he thinks about this question, Earl Rewell can only give himself a fairly reliable answer, that is, what Xu Yi is planning is not just ordinary money gains, but a higher pursuit.

As for what this higher pursuit is...

When I returned to the city of Anvilmar to report on my work, Earl Rewell had an audience with Her Majesty the Queen, and had an in-depth conversation with the former owner of Bangta City, Earl Samo, who had the most contact with Xu Yi before. Both of them said that Xu Yi actually paid more attention to promoting magic. Industrial development, and making money is only secondary.

For this answer, Earl Revel didn't really believe it.

But apart from this explanation, he couldn't think of a better explanation.

According to the previously determined process, when the convoy arrived, Earl Rewell, on behalf of Bangta City, invited Xu Yi, who represented the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, to participate in a grand welcome ceremony.

When the ceremony was over, Earl Revel had someone lead the convoy into the Rainfall Valley. After preparing for a rest, he assembled this brand new production line in the afternoon, and invited Xu Yi back together with several officials of the Banta City Lord. Headed to Bonta City for lunch.

The two got into the same magic car and drove quickly on the rainy road.

With the speed of the magic car that Xu Yi gave to Earl Rewell three months ago, it would take less than an hour to enter Bangta City.

In the car, after the two chatted for a while, Earl Rewell paused, lowered his voice slightly, and asked Xu Yi: "President Xu, since you just came from the Black Rice Wasteland, how can you compare to the Black Rice Wasteland?" Is that enough to understand?"

"Hmm." Xu Yi nodded.

"How is the matter resolved?" Earl Revel asked.

Xu Yi looked at the concern on Earl Rewell's face, thought for a while, and replied: "Basically there is no problem. I have sent people to appease the orc tribes that were attacked, and I have sent people to comfort them with the help of our new flight." They were given follow-up arrangements in the name of the chamber of commerce, and now the mood of the orcs is fairly stable, and nothing has happened. But..."...

Xu Yi suddenly turned serious, and asked in a deep voice: "My lord, I didn't see Admiral Landis when I went to Heimi City this time, so I couldn't ask him face to face, why did the Kingdom of Sark invade so easily? The Black Rice Wilderness? Didn’t the Zhenxi Army already guard the northern border of the Black Rice Wasteland? And our chamber of commerce has also built a complete fortification. If the Zhenxi Army can’t resist the attack of the Sak Kingdom, then I’m afraid that in the future If the Kingdom of Sark invades the two countries of Lampa, they will not be able to resist it!"

The unexpected incident that happened on the Black Rice Wasteland was that the five orc tribes on the Black Rice Wasteland near the border with the Sak Kingdom in the north were suddenly invaded by the Sak Kingdom. The massacre of the entire army caused a great shock in the Black Rice Wasteland, and for a while, all the orcs on the Black Rice Wasteland were panicked.

After receiving this astonishing news, Xu Yi immediately rushed to the Black Rice Wasteland to properly follow up the matter.

However, the impact of this incident was very serious, and of course Xu Yi would be angry about it.

"This..." Earl Revel coughed lightly, with a slightly embarrassed expression on his face. "Admiral Landis probably didn't expect it either... The Sac Kingdom's attack came very suddenly, and it was only a small group of elite troops rushing in, so it was difficult to fully guard against it."

"Really?" Xu Yi sneered, but did not continue to question.

In fact, he knew very well in his heart that the reason why the Zhenxi Army had this loophole that allowed the Sak Kingdom to take advantage of it was entirely because Lampa and the two countries never regarded the Black Rice Wasteland as their own territory, but as a Sak Kingdom and the Sak Kingdom. A buffer zone between the kingdoms of Lampari.

After all, most of the orcs on the Black Rice Wasteland were beastmen, and no matter what damage the orcs suffered, it had nothing to do with the Lampari Kingdom.

But Xu Yi couldn't think so.

In the current Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, there are a total of more than 70,000 workers and staff, of which more than 10,000 are orcs, which is a force that cannot be ignored in the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

The emotions of the orcs are something Xu Yi must consider.

Moreover, the Black Rice City of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in the Black Rice Wasteland is also a very important industrial base of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

Now after several years of development, Black Rice City has become the headquarters of Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and several other chambers of commerce, which is of great significance.

Black Rice City is located on the Black Rice Wasteland. If the situation in the Black Rice Wasteland is unstable, it will definitely greatly affect the stable development of Black Rice City.