With this idea, Earl Toma finished breakfast like a chewy wax, and changed several cups of coffee before he had a very difficult time getting through this period.

When Su Hao walked into the room under the guidance of his servant, Earl Toma felt that a thick cloud covered the sun. He opened his eyes while napping and saw an extremely handsome and tall young man. His skin was smooth and he was wearing a thick red power armor. His whole body looked extremely majestic and full of indescribable power. However, just looking at his face, he looked extremely gentle and kind, smiling at any time, and had a unique mysterious temperament. The arrow gun hanging on the side of the leg armor, the terrifying chain saw sword, and the military backpack carrying behind him all showed that he was a real soldier.

Earl Thomas instinctively moved his body to the side, as if he wanted to give up some space so that both of them could sit down. He obviously forgot that he was no longer the merchant in the past, but a nobleman with the title of Earl. Although he bought it, the Imperial Civil Affairs Headquarters recognized this aristocratic identity transfer certificate. There was only one seat under his butt, and it was a chair. It would be fine if the other party was a woman or a child, but a man... especially a guy who was wearing power armor, more than twice his size and size, was overwhelmed by this luxurious and exquisite chair.

"Hello...you are...well, look at my memory, what are your name?"

Earl Thomas's thinking quickly returned to normal. He pretended to narrow his eyes, showing a confused look, as if he couldn't remember the purpose of Su Hao who had just walked into the room. In just two seconds, he thought hard, frowned, confused, and all kinds of negative emotions that showed great troubles were displayed one by one on him.

This is not a deliberate and artificial trick, but the most common trick used by Count Thomas when negotiating with his opponent. He uses words to belittle the other party without making any noise, thereby elevating himself and taking the initiative in the negotiation. This complete procedure has been done by Count Thomas for a long time and is extremely skillful.

"I sent you a communication document, you should know who I am."

Su Hao's experience in such things was much richer than Count Toma imagined. He used the most direct and simple method to break the deadlock: he pulled a chair from the room, broke the back of the seat a few times, and turned the chair into a bench. Then he placed it more than three meters away in front of Count Toma and sat down.

The power armor is very large and bound by the back of the chair, so it is impossible for Su Hao to sit down. He didn't think that his actions were too much, nor did he think that turning a chair into a bench was an hostility. You knew I was coming long ago, and the letter also contained the special emblem of the "Iron Warriors" Legion, so you should be prepared. At least, there should be a stool that is strong enough to make people sit down.

"Oh! I remembered that you are Su Hao, Major Su!"

The expression on Count Thomas's face changed quickly. After a sudden realization, an extremely sweet smile appeared on his face, and he greeted him enthusiastically, looking very familiar.

A very beautiful maid walked into the room with a tea tray. I don’t know if she had given any special instructions. When she placed the coffee and snacks on the coffee table next to Su Hao, her body tilted far exceeding the normal index, which was enough for Su Hao to see almost her entire breast through the collar of the clothes on her chest.

It is very round and large, but it is obvious that it is definitely a modified product after the operation. It has too much glue filling and is very hard. The feeling of touch should be no different from a basketball covered with a thin layer of skin.

This is Su Hao’s concept.

"A brainless idiot can't become a city lord."

Su Hao was very polite and directly expressed his intention: "You are very enthusiastic. Although you are a little clever and tricks, for now, it has not made me feel annoying. If you have any back-ups, it is best to delete the bad parts. Just smile and keep your muscles moving."

Earl Thomas felt the skin on his face a little stiff. He glanced at the white porcelain teacup on the desk next to him and saw his solid smile. After all, he was not the kind of noble family with a distant family and had no so-called dignity. If the other party is strong, he would obey. If the other party is weak, he would be strong. This is an instinct, a nature that only businessmen have.

"The northern border of the empire is not a place with abundant production. I have been thinking for a long time, but I have not found enough logic and interest points. If it is just for human and wolf fur, then we can of course cooperate. As long as the price is right, I will even provide you with a sufficient amount of fur on schedule. You know, there are mercenaries and hunters in Konoha Town. Hunting dark creatures is their job. As far as I know, they are brewing an attack on a certain dark world stronghold. If it goes well, maybe you can get a few dark virgins, dig out their eyes, and then make a slight crystal ball."

Su Hao looked at Count Thomas calmly and said, "In the same place, you can never accommodate two wild beasts. You should know this principle better than me."

"Beast? Haha, you said beast?"

Earl Thomas was a little surprised that Su Hao used this method as a comparison. He shrugged in surprise: "I am not a biologist and have no interest in studying the habits of wild beasts. Well, why did you mention that kind of thing? Does this have anything to do with your purpose?"

"I have no interest in your purpose of coming to the border of the Empire."

Su Hao ignored the language that Count Thomas deliberately led to the topic: "I don't like the city of Oviado, and I don't object, and I don't prohibit anyone from establishing settlements here. Oviado is too close to Konoha Town. It can indeed develop into a prosperous human settlement, but the collection of interests should never be based on the destruction of another town. Here, we and the dark creatures are both wild animals, with limited food and resources, and can only accommodate one city at most. If you don't understand what I just said, I can explain it. However, this time."

“Your thoughts are so weird.”

Earl Thomas felt his heart beat violently for a few times, but it did not reach the point where he was frightened by a few words. He controlled his emotions and smiled calmly, "Yes, I really liked the rich profits between the human and wolf fur and the empire's domestic territory. This is the real purpose of my coming here to establish the city of Oviado."

Su Hao looked at him with deep eyes: "Your behavior has affected the normal operation of Konoha Town. Many people left their homes and came to you to choose to settle down. In the past period of time, you have taken away tens of thousands of people from my town."

"Are you saying true?"

Earl Thomas looked surprised, and then an apology appeared: "I really don't know these things. I always thought that they were all civilians who chose to come. A city needs enough population to develop, and I cannot test everyone's identity. If their arrival has caused trouble and trouble to you, then I sincerely apologize and apologize to you on behalf of them."

The next second, Count Thomas's words turned around, and although he was still smiling, the sarcasm and ridicule were obvious: "This is the biggest difference between development and self-sufficiency. As you said when you just walked into the room, idiots and fools will stay in place. As long as people with normal minds choose a more suitable living environment. Yes, there are not many resources in the border areas of the empire, and it is impossible for everyone to have the same lifestyle as those in the empire. I am just doing my best to do so.

It can provide them with convenience and conditions, and they can choose settlements the way they want. This is definitely not my fault, it is natural choice. When they come, I can never drive them out of Oviado. Dear Major, the Legion, I like soldiers very much, and warriors like you. But in this matter, there may never be the same view between us. Oviado will continue to prosper, and Konoha will only gradually become decayed."

"Aren't all this caused by you?"

Su Hao's expression and voice were filled with coldness: "You are here, so they are gone. Before that, everything was harmonious. They even felt happy."

"happiness?"

Earl Thomas seemed to have seized a mistake in Su Hao's words and shouted very exaggeratedly: "The food every day is only coarse bread and cured meat, no fruits, no fresh vegetables, no dairy products, but the amount of butter and sugar is also very rare. Spirits are essential in cold areas, but they are extremely expensive in Konoha Town. There are also clothes, you have always used rations, and if you want to get more fabrics, you have to buy them yourself. How much firewood do you prepare in winter? As far as I know, several people in Konoha Town are frozen alive every winter.

Death. They did not provide heating houses, coal and dry firewood made the house full of smoke. Speaking of people, men and women have different material needs. In the empire, shaving blades and condoms are normal goods. Women need sanitary napkins every month, they also need stockings and beautiful clothes, cosmetics and high heels. What about the children? They need candy, toys, and education. In this way, after Zhangda, they can get a job that can support themselves and even their family in the empire."

"Not everyone is willing to live a life isolated from the world. They are not barbaric. The war between the empire and the dark world inevitably has an impact on this place, but you have no right to close the pursuit of a happy life for others. They cannot stay here forever. According to your approach, it is difficult for Konoha Town to develop. There is no school, no hospital... I know you are a doctor, and those immigrants have a good reputation for you, and you even saved some of them. But they still did not choose you, but came to Oviado to settle down. Why don't you think about these things? Don't ask why?"

Earl Thomas' questioning did not have any effect on Su Hao. He said lightly: "Things change from bad to good will take time and opportunities. I am working hard to create and change the status quo of Konoha Town."

"Of course you will change, you already feel the imminent danger, right?"

Earl Thomas' smile became very flamboyant: "But unfortunately, they will no longer give you any chance. Anyone who has experienced the benefits of Oviado will no longer think about returning to that dirty and dilapidated town. They already know the benefits of abundant supplies, needing to go to school, needing better medical facilities and doctors to serve them. Just as the barbarians are used to eating raw meat, and suddenly taste the taste of salted barbecue, they will abandon their past bad habits and want to learn to live like normal people. Oviado is the opportunity I give to those people. I admit that they do have a good impression of you and even thank you, but they will never obey your orders, and return to Konoha Town as before, and continue their hopeless life."

"That's just your personal thought."

Su Hao was not angry, and after saying this, he fell into an extremely strange calm. Earl Thomas secretly observed Su Hao's expression and found that there was no slight fluctuation in his eyes, like a lifeless stone statue.

After nearly half a minute, Su Hao slowly said: "You can't guarantee their safety. Here, in the border area of ​​the empire, this is the most important thing."

"Haha! Are you threatening me?"

This statement made Count Thomas feel that he was increasingly occupying the commanding heights of language: "Do you know how many armed personnel are equipped here? Do you know how powerful the defensive capabilities are? From the beginning of the initial construction, Oviado City has made the worst plans for all possible situations. This is a fortress, a real fortress. If you really think that the word "safety" can change everything, then you can only say that your thinking has fallen into a misunderstanding and cannot be formally realistic. I can understand it, because you are not Ovia.

Citizens of Duocheng. You are just angry because the things in your hands are taken away by others. You strongly want to fight back, but you cannot find enough basis and reason. Even the law of the empire cannot find relevant regulations that support your ideas. The same goes for the same sentence: I respect the warriors, especially legion brave men like you. But business is business, and competition will exist in any situation. If you cannot accept it, you cannot deal with it, you can only fail. Oviado will continue to exist and there is no power to destroy it."

Su Hao raised his head and looked at Count Thomas with a strange look: "Are you sure?"

His words were cold, and the confidence-filled Earl Thoma couldn't help but chill. But thinking of Solius, Marquis Wang Hejun, and the more powerful Duke Mawen, he finally gave up his fear from his mind and became tougher and more determined than ever.

"Yes, I'm sure!"

Su Hao's expression was still calm, but there was a hint of pity in his eyes: "You are just a minion, a spokesperson who was pushed to the front. You may know nothing, everything is kept in the dark. I will give you one last chance: tell me who are those people behind you?"

Earl Thomas felt that Su Hao had a bit of truth in his words. For a few seconds, he did he hesitate. Oviado City was not Thomas's own private property. Su Hao was right. He was just a puppet pushed to the front desk. The actual operation of this city must rely on the support of a large amount of materials from the empire. The huge financial resources of the two marquises and one duke ensured that Oviado had superior conditions far exceeding any border city. According to the agreed results of the plan, the investment amount for the first phase was as high as 600,000 imperial gold coins. Even if Earl Thomas was sold, it would not be able to take out this money. If things really deviated and led to a miscarriage, the marquis and dukes could cut off their heads without Su Hao's actions.

Intersecting with big names is an extremely dangerous move.

However, danger and interests coexist. Earl Thomas successfully entered the upper aristocratic circle. He had to use all his efforts and smart minds to show absolute trust in front of the three big names, making them believe that this investment would never go wrong. Although, their purpose was the space field in Su Hao's hands, not Konoha Town at all.

The fear in his mind quickly dissipated, and Count Toma became full of confidence again. He smiled and looked at Su Hao, stopped talking, picked up the coffee cup, and slowly enjoyed the intoxicating fragrance.

Su Hao certainly would not continue to stay in this awkward silence. He stood up and strode towards the door.

Before leaving, a plain voice was left behind from afar.

"You will regret it."

...

The comprehensive construction of Konoha Town has begun.

Within two months, up to forty-six heavy military airships docked in Konoha Town. They unloaded extremely large quantities of construction machinery and materials, as well as thousands of mechanical slave workers. It is a biological puppet based on criminals or volunteers, which is based on electronic brainwashing, erasing original memories, forcibly infusing various engineering operating specifications and technical keys, and supplemented by mechanical transformation, and in the form of semi-mechanical and semi-human. They have no self-awareness and act completely under the control of computer programs. They are the best workers in the world and can operate any engineering machinery.

, according to the design drawings, the human-shaped arms are obviously not suitable for use in this situation. Each mechanical slave worker has installed more than ten robotic arms. Especially when operating large engineering computers, the robotic arms must even be equipped with more than this. They must be injected with semi-liquid high-energy nutrient solution on time. When the taste is forcibly deprived, the purpose of eating is only to survive. In short, all transformations are to improve engineering efficiency. Otherwise, they will lose their meaning of existence. i1292
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