Chapter 51: The First Confrontation(1/2)
The Golden Valley, the hometown of the Shuojin people, is a grand canyon stretching for hundreds of kilometers. It is densely covered with many large gold mines, hence the name Golden Valley.
The Golden Valley is the birthplace of Shuojin civilization. It contains many secrets of Shuojin people. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the valley. Young Shuojin people have to undergo extremely strict training inside and live a puritanical life.
, in order to strengthen one's will and avoid being tempted by various material desires after entering the world.
But because the World Bank run by the Shuojin people wanted to open its doors for business, the Shuojin people built a city in an area near the exit of the canyon and the sea. The Golden Valley that is widely mentioned in the world actually refers to this city.
Most of the people who came to Golden Valley in the past were businessmen who had business dealings with the World Bank. As for national dignitaries... Due to the Shuojin people's principle of staying away from politics, such people would not receive special treatment even if they came.
This time, dignitaries from various countries came to the Golden Valley in waves, but they also did not receive much enthusiasm from the Shuojin people, as if they were just tourists with special status.
However, this time the Shining Gold took the initiative to invite Queen Clear Sky of the Moonlight Court and the Chief Assistant of the Fallen Star of the Golden Shield Empire to visit the Golden Valley, which made politicians with a keen sense of smell aware of the change in the Shining Gold's principles.
The Golden Shield Empire has been creating major world events in recent years.
The world tree in the western realm of the empire is revived.
The war between the Yate County Alliance and the Empire.
Celtic Duke leads barbarian rebellion.
The Shuojin people and the angels simultaneously sent envoys to visit the imperial capital.
A large group of holy angels suddenly descended on Shenglun City.
The dragon descends on Shenglun City.
There is also the world's first all-metal battleship.
A fleet cruise that makes countries around the world tremble.
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Too many events have made the Golden Shield Empire the protagonist of the entire human civilization time and again, focusing the world's attention on this ancient and young empire.
In recent times, the Golden Shield Empire has launched a drastic energy policy. Relying on its voice in international energy trade, it encourages energy transactions to use the currency of the Golden Shield Empire...the Reichsmark.
Anyone who knows a little bit about international relations knows that the World Bank formerly held an unshakable position in international trade, but now this seemingly unbreakable position is being challenged.
The Golden Shield Empire is showing off its muscles while waving energy to promote changes in international relations. This time the Shuojin people invited Meteor, the chief auxiliary of the Golden Shield Empire, to come to the Golden Valley. This has represented the Shuojin people who feel the crisis and realize that the Golden Shield Empire has challenges.
own strength.
This visit will determine the direction of the next stage of the world.
Did the Golden Shield Empire choose to surrender in the face of the Shuojin people and continue to abide by the fact that gold coupons are the only universal currency in the world?
Or will we continue to challenge the World Bank on the new track of energy and lead the future of the world onto an unpredictable and dangerous path?
It all depends on the outcome of the negotiation between the First Assistant of the Meteor Star and the Shuojin Man!
Meteor...
It is a name that has struck a chord in the ears of dignitaries from various countries.
The name is a legend.
With every major event that happens in the Golden Shield Empire, the name Meteor Star will inevitably appear in it. Now Meteor Star is one of the soul figures of the Golden Shield Empire and the youngest chief minister in the history of the empire.
This visit has not even begun yet, but it is already destined to be a major historical event.
Another protagonist of this visit is Elf Clear Sky.
The same is the world of fame.
She resurrected the World Tree that was destroyed in ancient wars thousands of years ago, gained the authority of the World Tree, established the Moonlight Court, and became the Queen of Moonlight.
Possessing supreme power, she accepted the challenge of the Holy Angel Theresia in the Golden Shield Empire Palace and defeated it; she defeated the devil and made him willing to serve his sentence; there are rumors that she had been assassinated by the Shadow Clan, and the result was
The Shadow Clan assassin lost his life.
Her beauty dazzles everyone who sees her.
Her knowledge impresses everyone who talks to her.
Her charm allows angels, golden people, and dragons to protect the World Tree from the attacks of fallen angels.
She is almost a flawless existence.
And she has an unknown tacit understanding with the Golden Shield Empire Meteor, which also prompted the Moonlight Royal Court and the Golden Shield Empire to form a synchronized offensive and defensive camp.
What the Shining Gold people wanted to talk about when they invited Queen Clear Sky to the Golden Valley also aroused a lot of speculation from various countries.
Time passed day by day, and everything that was supposed to come came. The most powerful people in human civilization gathered in the Golden Valley, waiting for the arrival of the joint delegation from the Golden Shield Empire and the Moonlight Court.
When loud whistles came from the distant sea to the sky above the Golden Valley, people staying at the Shuojin Hotel walked to the terraces of their respective rooms in unison. The Shuojin Hotel faced the sea, and the sky was clear and cloudless, so it could be seen very clearly.
I saw the fleet coming from the other side of the sea.
Although it was not the first time for many people to see this fleet, they were still deeply shocked by these steel bodies after seeing it approaching again.
Especially the giant ship in the middle of the fleet, its jungle-like gun barrel makes people both scared and excited. This is the pinnacle of human civilization and wisdom. Regardless of stance, its existence is enough for the entire human race to be proud of.
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Soon people discovered that there was more than just one Dreadnought-class steel battleship in this fleet, and a similar body came into view.
Cheers broke out on the Golden Valley Pier.
The human workers working in the port waved to the approaching fleet. They worked at the docks of the Golden Valley to make a living, and they could deeply feel the arrogance in the bones of the Shuojin people. Now there are two steel battleships as big as mountains.
It was built by humans, and its towering figure is enough to make human workers feel a sense of pride.
The sensation caused by the steel fleet quickly spread from the port to the entire city, and more and more people flocked to the port to see the world's most powerful warship.
At this time, Luke was also standing on the bow of the flagship "Augustin the Great", looking at the Golden Valley getting closer and closer.
Golden Valley is a modern city that is not inferior to Nutao City. Unlike Nutao City, which attaches great importance to industrial development and has many factories, Golden Valley's financial industry is very developed, making it a place with vast skies, sea, and beautiful mountains and waters because there is no pollution.
Buildings decorated with gold foil can be seen everywhere, making the whole city look resplendent. Therefore, tourism is also an important industry in the Golden Valley.
Finance and tourism have also driven the development of other service industries, which require a lot of labor and hired workers, making most people in this part of the city outside the Golden Valley not from Shuojin.
When the Royal Ocean Escort Fleet approached the port of the Golden Valley, a group of golden men wearing golden armor flew out of the city in the golden light. After reaching the top of the "Augustin the Great", they landed on the deck together.
The leading pair of Shiner twins saluted Luke and Qingkong who appeared in an instant.
"First Assistant of the Meteor Star...and Her Majesty Queen Moonlight, welcome to the Golden Valley. We have prepared the best rooms for the two distinguished guests at the Shuojin Hotel. You two can check in and rest first, and wait for the elders to meet you.
I will now lead your fleet into the harbor."
Luke simply returned the favor and said: "The fleet I brought is too large, and the ships are too large. They will accidentally crash into your port. The fleet does not need to enter the port, just let them park at sea.
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The Shuojin man looked at the surrounding sea, and then couldn't help but take a few more glances at the cannon barrel that was thicker than a man. He thought to himself, if this fleet fired at the Golden Valley, how long would it take for the city to be reduced to ruins?
.This fleet staying at sea is a major threat. Only by entering the port can the Shuojin people control this fleet at the fastest speed when necessary.
"First Assistant of the Meteor Star, if your fleet stays at sea, it will affect the ships entering and exiting the Golden Valley. It is better to enter the port. We have enough docks to berth these ships."
Luke insisted: "Since you are afraid that my fleet will affect maritime traffic, I will let them drive farther away. The main gun range of the Dreadnought-class steel battleship is 40 kilometers. Using alchemy shells and wind pressure in the gun bore to increase the range can increase the range.
Increased to 75 kilometers.
I asked the fleet to park outside the waters 80 kilometers away from the Golden Valley. This will not affect the ships entering and leaving the Golden Valley, right?"
The maximum range of the battleship is 75 kilometers, and the fleet is on the ring line 80 kilometers away. If you want to bombard the Golden Valley, you only need to move in. The Shuojin people want to monitor the Royal Ocean Escort Fleet at all times in such a vast sea area.
An easy thing.
The Shuojin people could hear Luke's threat. After boarding the ship, they kept observing the fleet, especially the Dreadnought-class steel battleship.
The oversized hull and abundant displacement gave this 10,000-ton ship more flexibility. Therefore, on the deck, the Shuojin people not only saw offensive artillery, but also a lot of defensive magic.
Alchemy equipment. It can be said that once attacked, the Dreadnought-class steel battleship not only has a hard enough hull, but can also build a solid magic defense system in a short time.
The part that can be seen is so rich, and the configuration inside the cabin must be extremely luxurious.
Moreover, some of the ships guarding the Dreadnought-class steel battleships are not equipped with offensive weapons. It is unknown what is hidden in those closed cabins to protect the capital ships.
There is also a group of airships in the sky that can provide magical barriers and magical support for the entire fleet.
There seems to be something underwater.
This is a fleet with a complete three-dimensional attack and defense system that the Shuojin people don't understand at all. If they attack by force, the Shuojin people are confident that they can defeat this fleet, but at what cost? How long will it take?
This fleet cannot be allowed to roam freely outside the Golden Valley.
"First Assistant of the Meteor Star, your fleet must enter the Golden Valley port. This is for our safety reasons."
Luke also made it clear: "My fleet cannot enter the Golden Valley. This is also for my safety reasons, otherwise I would not take the fleet so far to this sea area."
You can go back to the elders and tell your elders. If the Shuojin people insist on my fleet entering the port, I will cancel this visit.
Her Majesty Queen Clear Sky, what do you mean?"
Qingkong couldn't help but laugh and said: "I didn't expect that the Shuojin people, as one of the five ancient civilizations, would actually worry about a fleet built by a lower civilization. Do the Shuojin people not only know how to make money, but don't know how to fight?"
I think you need to ask your elders for instructions.
Don't be laughed at by the other four civilizations because of your timidity.
Am I right? Let’s pass on Holy Scripture Theresia first.”
To be continued...