Zither Emperor Chapter 294 Chapter 87 Cooperative City Building Part 2_1

294: Chapter 87: Cooperative City Building (Part 2)_1 294: Chapter 87: Cooperative City Building (Part 2)_1 Hearing the words “Goblin Laboratory,” Zi’s eyes suddenly burst into dazzling light, “Are you talking about the Goblin Laboratory?

How long has the Goblin Laboratory existed?”

Anya smiled slightly, “According to them, their tribe has lived inside the Burna Mountain Range for over three thousand years.

The Goblin Laboratory has also been established for three thousand years.”

“Ah!” Zi, who normally maintained her posure even if Mount Tai were collapsing before her, cried out in astonishment, her face filled with disbelief as she looked at Anya.

Ye Yinzhu was somewhat puzzled as he watched the two, “What riddle are you two trying to solve?

Is the goblins’ laboratory really that miraculous, despite the goblins being so weak?”

Zi nodded solemnly, “The Goblin species almost appeared at the same time as you humans.

They have a low reproduction rate, and their bat power is pitifully weak.

However, every life created by the Creator has its purpose.

The fragile bodies of goblins and their weak talent for being unable to cultivate any magic or Douqi are pensated by their mechanical intelligence.

In ancient times, it was said that the smartest race was not humans, nor Elves, Dragons, or us Amethyst Behemoths, but the weakest Goblin race.

Goblins have a unique expertise in brewing, cooking, and various mechanical techniques.

It’s just that they are too weak to protect themselves in this dog-eat-dog continent, and during ancient times, they were nearly annihilated by the unintentional slaughters of the major races.

It’s a miracle among miracles that a Goblin Tribe still exists.

The Goblin Laboratory is where Goblins carry out all sorts of research.

The longer a Goblin Laboratory has been established for a tribe, the more terrifying their research achievements are.

They could even be terrifying to an unimaginable extent.

It’s just that because Goblins are so weak, they can conduct many studies and are the best designers, but they can’t make it a reality.

It is said that in ancient times, Goblins were on good terms with the Elves and Dwarves.”

Anya nodded and added, “Indeed, the Goblin race has always had a good relationship with our Elf Tribe.

Therefore, when the Ancient Tree released the purest essence of the Elf Tribe, it attracted these Goblin visitors.

The emissaries they sent found me, hoping to cooperate with us to create some novel and ancient items.

Frankly, what they have scared me.

If those could be successfully created, then our Qin City would definitely bee a true terror.

parable to the existence of the Northernmost Wasteland Ice Forest.”

Hearing the words “Ice Forest,” Ye Yinzhu couldn’t help but recall those powerful Magical Beasts, “Sister Anya, what exactly are these goblins researching?”

Zi said, “To my knowledge, although Goblins specialize in brewing, cooking, and mechanics, they are more obsessed with various plex machines.

Brewing and cooking are just their auxiliary hobbies.

What Anya referred to must be mechanics.”

Anya nodded and said, “I can’t describe it with words.

They’ve researched so many things over a thousand years.

But very few have bee reality.

That’s why they hope to work with us.

If you want to know what they are studying, it’s better to see it for yourself.

Only by seeing with your own eyes can you understand the terror of these Goblins.

In terms of research, they are absolutely fanatic, like lovers seeing fine wine, or Dragons seeing gemstones.”

Ye Yinzhu smiled and said, “Then what are we waiting for, let’s go now.”

Anya led Ye Yinzhu and Zi out of the Ancient Tree, and at Anya’s insistence, Ye Yinzhu did not inform the others.

Only the three highest leaders of Qin City set out together toward the depths of the Burna Mountain Range.

Anya’s strength was undoubtedly great, and both Zi and Ye Yinzhu’s martial skills were also quite good, so the three of them dashed into the heart of the Burna Mountain Range like Star Jumps, swiftly advancing.

As they traveled, Anya flew beside Ye Yinzhu, “Yin Zhu, your strength seems to have improved a lot, hasn’t it?”

Ye Yinzhu smiled and said, “I’m still far behind pared to Sister.”

Anya glanced at Zi on the other side and said, “Don’t say that, you could even shock my sister into amnesia.

How could there be any gap between you and me?

Just past two more mountains, and we’ll arrive at our destination.

Don’t be too surprised when we get there.

Oh, by the way, as the Lord of Qin City, you haven’t really met your subjects.

Perhaps you should make your presence known to them after we return.”

Ye Yinzhu gave a wry smile, “Is that necessary?

I’m not often here anyway, it’s enough that they recognize you.

Sister Anya, a question suddenly crossed my mind.

By making such a major move within the Burna Mountain Range, might we arouse the displeasure of the Milan Empire?

Although I’m the Lord of Qin City, such large-scale construction would surely attract the attention of the official side of the Milan Empire.”

Anya was stunned for a moment, “I haven’t really thought about that problem.

Since I’ve been here, all I’ve been considering is how to make Qin City better constructed and stronger defensively.

Frankly speaking, both the Milan Empire and the Beastmen of the Northernmost Wilderness are my hypothetical enemies.”

Zi said, “Yin Zhu’s concerns aren’t without reason.

He has already attracted considerable attention from the Royal Family in the Milan Empire.

If he starts building on a grand scale in Qin City, it could attract some unnecessary trouble.”

Anya pondered, “How about we blockade Qin City and not allow any person of Qin City to leave the Burna Mountain Range?

I can send Elf Species People to purchase all the necessities of life; that should be able to conceal the situation for a while.”

Ye Yinzhu shook his head and said, “That’s not good.

The mon people are also people of Qin City.

Only by treating them with sincerity will they work better.

If we just block it off, it’s more likely to cause problems.”

Anya frowned and asked, “Then what should we do?

Should we just not develop Qin City?

As it stands, if the Beastmen launch another large-scale attack like last time, it could very well be a fatal blow.

Qin City is indeed close to Thor Hammer Fort, but the Burna Mountain Range covers a wide area, not only bordering the Milan Empire but also the Ascoli Kingdom on another side.

Simply put, we could potentially face threats from four directions: Thor Hammer Fort, the Milan Empire, the Beastmen Solomon Fortress, and the Ascoli Kingdom.

How can we repel enemies without building up enough defensive forces in advance?”

Ye Yinzhu smiled slightly, “Sister Anya, your worries are a bit premature.

After all, in everyone’s eyes, Qin City is just a tiny place, a wasteland – who would care about it?

Of course, construction is necessary.

But I think, instead of building the city, it would be better to first train our military forces.

According to the Milan Empire’s regulations for nobles, a Viscount with territory can have three thousand private soldiers to guard their land.

Generally speaking, even if somewhat exceeded, it wouldn’t be too much of a problem.

Doesn’t Qin City have four thousand able-bodied youths?

Let them all bee our soldiers, the first batch of warriors from Qin City.

At the same time, since we’ve already dismantled the city walls, we should pile up the granite at the foot of the surrounding mountains and save it up.

Whenever we need to build, we will have enough granite to use.

For the construction of the Burna Mountain Range itself, it’s less practical than having strong soldiers.

Just like the Seven Dragon Cities, what defensive structures do those Dragon Clan have?

None.

But why are the Seven Dragon Cities impregnable?

It’s because the Dragon Clan is strong enough!

A strong city is no match for strong soldiers.”

After listening to Ye Yinzhu’s words, Anya fell into deep thought while Zi nodded in agreement, “I concur with Yin Zhu’s opinion.

Without sufficient military strength, even the thickest walls will not be effective.

The Burna Mountain Range is too large; even if we construct enough defensive fortifications, without qualified soldiers to guard them, they won’t be of any use.”

Anya tilted her head to look at Ye Yinzhu, realizing that he, who had always seemed like a child in her eyes, had seemed to grow up a lot, and she had to admit that what Ye Yinzhu said made a lot of sense.

“Yin Zhu, have you considered the huge costs of establishing an army?

Just the soldiers’ equipment is a major problem.

Although my savings are still substantial, if I were to arm a four-thousand-man army, including training and various other expenses, I’m afraid I could only support it for about a year.

And what kind of army do you want to build?”

Ye Yinzhu thought for a moment and said, “I think cavalry would be best.

Cavalry possess the greatest mobility; without mounts, they can also serve as infantry.

If we can have an elite cavalry force, we can reach any place that needs them in the shortest time.”

“Cavalry?” Anya was startled for a moment, then gave a wry smile, “The money invested in cavalry would be even more.

Just the mounts alone are a huge problem.”

Ye Yinzhu smiled faintly and said, “Maybe, it’s not such a big issue.

The cavalry I’m referring to are not ordinary ones, but special cavalry suitable for bat in our Burna Mountain Range.

I’ve had this idea since I became the Lord of Qin City.

It’s just that special mounts aren’t easy to find, and I didn’t think much about it at that time.

But now it’s different.

There may be no Magical Beasts elsewhere, but there are in the Northernmost Wilderness!

The mounts don’t necessarily have to cost us money.

In fact, with these mounts, we might be able to recruit a group of warriors with considerable strength.

As for the money, leave it to me, Sister Anya.

I think I will find a way.”

Had Ye Yinzhu, when he left the Northernmost Wilderness, thought of banking on selling the cores of Advanced-rank Magical Beasts, he was now contemplating metals.

Zi once said that the metal deposits in the Northernmost Wilderness were greatly needed in the Human World in exchange for various foods, and those were just ordinary metals.

Now that he had Red Essence at his disposal, there was a chance to mine even more precious metals for sale, which could bring in profits enough to support Qin City.

And if it really came down to it, he still had a large chunk of Krypton Gold in hand – an invaluable treasure.

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