Monarch of Evernight: Ninety-Nine Sieges
bsp;Xiao Lingshi stood up, took a map and spread it out on the table. It clearly marked the distribution of minerals in the human-controlled areas of Yongye Continent.
Xiao Lingshi visited several large-scale mines in Shanyin County and said: “These places all belong to the Huaiyang Wu family. Originally, they were very peaceful. Even if there was something secretly, there was always nothing on the surface. ”
Song Zi listened quietly, knowing that there must be something to follow. Just like Wu Zhengnan’s nearly a thousand seeds, I don’t know how many sources are involved, but some of them are allies directly related to Wu Zhengnan’s interests, and some have changed hands two or three times. Most of the people in the world are still keeping their integrity and will not go fishing. Money in this frying pan.
“In recent years, perhaps seeing people around them trading with the dark races and making a lot of money, the Wu family has started to think about it, but there are some problems with the types of transactions they choose.”
“What’s the problem?”
“People, and black crystal iron.”
Song Zining narrowed his eyes slightly and said, “Black crystal iron?”
The grade of black crystal iron is still higher than that of red crystal iron, and it is an important raw material for making level four force guns. The texture wiring in the Force Array is made of this material. If red crystal iron is a strategic material, then black crystal iron is an important strategic material.
Song Zining immediately grasped a key point: “Is black crystal iron produced in the Wu family’s mining area?”
Xiao Lingshi nodded and said: “They have been trying to keep it secret, but when my people were investigating several recent unusual transactions, they discovered a batch of black crystal iron of unknown origin. Both of my master appraisers believed that These black crystal iron should come from the Wu family’s mining area.”
Song Zining muttered: “Although the Huaiyang Wu family is only a third-rate force in the entire empire, it is still a noble family after all.”
“This is the hard part.”
Xiao Lingshi’s tone was as casual as a casual chat, but Song Zining knew that this was the key moment today. Whether the two parties can cooperate further depends on whether he has the ability to take over the matter, including the matter involving Wu Zhengnan. The benefits previously given were just a ‘no question’ when changing Xiao Ling. However, once something goes wrong, If you want his attitude to tilt slightly towards your own, money alone won’t do.
In Yongye Continent, Xiao Lingshi has become a popular figure, but he is from a poor family after all. Once he leaves Yongye Continent, the gap in status will be highlighted, so he will present this opportunity in front of Song Zining. In the final analysis, Xiao Lingshi’s shortcoming was his family background. Other than that, he really had nothing to fear.
“Is there any other information?”
“Wait a moment.”
Xiao Lingshi left for a while and came back with a thick stack of files, which were all related to the Wu family mining area.
This time it was Song Zining’s turn to take a closer look, while Xiao Lingshi was waiting on the side. The humble lieutenant general showed no sign of impatience at all, and looked like he could just sit there all day long. And Song Zining read page after page, as if he didn’t even know that a lieutenant general was waiting next to him.
It took a full hour for Song Zining to finish reading the information. He put all the files away, put his fingers lightly on the table, pondered for a long time, and then said: “These mines belong to the third room of the Wu family, so there is still some possibility of operation.”
Xiao Lingshi just nodded and said nothing.
Song Zining continued: “I have some connections in Qinlu. It will be difficult to overpower the third room of the Wu family, but it is still possible to hold them back for a while. When the third room of the Wu family had no time to take care of themselves, we directly intercepted the Wu family’s third room. If the trading caravan takes over the mine, as long as we can get hold of the Wu family, we won’t have to worry about the Wu family’s third family not submitting. At that time, as long as we are willing to return one-third of the mining interests, the Wu family’s third family will only be able to do so. I can accept it. As for the relationship with Wu Zhengnan that could not be mentioned back then, they must be very aware of current affairs.”
Xiao Lingshi smiled and said, “The noble Song clan, why do you still have trouble dealing with the third brother of the Wu family?”
Song Zining said calmly: “The Song family in Gaoling really wants to deal with the Wu family, like killing ants, so how can it be difficult? The reason why it is a bit difficult is because it is not the Song family who is dealing with the third brother of the Wu family, but me, Song Zining, who is dealing with the third member of the Wu family. ”
Whether they borrowed the power of the Song clan or not, the difference is huge.
Xiao Lingshi was finally moved, and took a deep look at Song Zining, “It’s true that my eyesight is stupid.” A dark look flashed in his eyes, which meant that the little-known Seventh Young Master of the Song Dynasty had never met him. The previous plan to deal with Wu Zhengnan was all based on one’s own strength? Knowing that he could not directly take advantage of the Song clan this time, Xiao Lingshi not only did not feel disappointed, but had more expectations.
Song Zining smiled faintly and did not continue on this topic, but said: “The key now is, what if we raid the Wu family’s mines and caravans but fail to find black crystal iron?”
“What do you think should be done?”
Song Zining said calmly: “As long as we don’t let them discover our identity. Even if we are discovered, it doesn’t matter. Just make those people speechless. But to do this in Yongye Continent, I need to People. General Xiao, there will always be people like this under you, right?”
Xiao Lingshi naturally understood what Song Zining meant, and immediately said: “I do have some people on my hands. Their loyalty is not a problem, and their abilities are quite good. You can use them with confidence. They are not found in various records of the empire. But, are you going to do the robbery personally, Master Seven?”
Song Zining smiled and said: “Of course you have to do such a big thing yourself to feel at ease.”
Xiao Lingshi said: “There is an old saying that a son with a lot of money cannot sit down in the palace. The seventh son has a high status. Do you really want to take risks?”
“If the son of a rich man is talking about a high-ranking family, then it will be a help at the beginning, but in the end it will only be a restraint. What you want still has to be earned with your own hands. Success or failure, shouldering it all, isn’t it a competition? That little shadow comes with freedom.”
Xiao Lingshi was silent for a moment and sighed softly, “Seven Young Masters have great ambitions, which makes me feel ashamed. After I got to this position, all I thought about was how to maintain it. Hehe, the momentum I had when I was young has gradually faded. was worn away.”
Song Zining said: “General Xiao has long-term considerations and is prepared for danger in times of peace. He will definitely make further progress in the future.”
Xiao Lingshi smiled and said, “Then let me borrow the good words from the Seventh Young Master.”
The two chatted for a while and finalized the details of the operation before Song Zining left.
When Song Zining walked out of the Conquest Castle, he just saw an aerostat rising into the sky at the end of his sight. Even though they are far apart, the badge of the Wei family in the Far East is still clearly visible. I don’t know what Wei Potian has been spending all this time on. Song Zining looked at the aerostat, sneered, and turned away.
On the floating boat, Wei Potian was feasting and drinking with his entourage. At this moment, he was feeling drunk. He had been full of lofty ideals throughout his life. He just felt that although the world was big, who else could he do without me?
Even the few mature figures sent by the Wei family around Wei Potian felt incredible when thinking back on the process. If Xiao Lingshi was so easy to talk to, how could he get the reputation of a “black-faced Xiao”? But as soon as Wei Potian asked, he agreed without any embarrassment.
These people only know that there must be a reason, but no one can guess what it is. Among the entire team, perhaps only Wei Potian himself felt that Xiao Lingshi was impressed by his momentum, and the idea of who else would be better than me became more and more prosperous.
Of course, even if Wei Potian knew that it was actually Song Zining who used half of Chen’s mine’s interests as a stepping stone, and a series of subsequent cooperation paved the way for Xiao Lingshi to make up his mind to completely abandon Wu Zhengnan, this Wei Da The prince will never acknowledge Song Zining’s role.
At this moment, neither Song Zining nor Wei Potian knew that the two armies had vaguely surrounded Qianye and the batch of seeds he had rescued, and they were about to launch an attack when the night got late.
Of course, this cross-regional troop deployment could not be hidden from Xiao Lingshi. However, the lieutenant general from a poor family had no intention of stopping it, nor did he reveal the news to Wei Potian or Song Zining. In his mind, it would be best if those seeds just disappeared. The lives of these people are like a thorn in the flesh of the expeditionary army. As for what happened afterwards, the 7th Division was definitely doomed, but the 15th Division who took action could make some more profits.
As soon as the incident at the Conquest Fort came to an end, Song Zining sent several of his followers to find Qianye and inform him of the latest progress. He took a few confidants with him and headed to another city overnight. There, there was an important commodity waiting for him that had to be dealt with immediately.
As dusk gradually fell, Qianye stood on the sentry tower of the town, looking into the distance. The horizon was already a blur, with mist rising faintly. It is just after two o’clock in the afternoon, and it is approaching dusk in the Evernight Continent. Fortunately, the full moon in the sky has gradually risen, and the moonlight is shining, and people with good eyesight can barely see a few hundred meters.
Qianye’s pupils were faintly dark red, and his night vision ability had been activated. The Evernight Continent took off its disguise in his eyes, and all its secrets were revealed. At the end of his sight, Qianye could see that the rising dust was slightly different from ordinary night fog. That was the black smoke and dust raised by the trucks.
A large-scale army is moving this way, and it will appear under the town wall in less than an hour.
Two guard captains from Far East Heavy Industries stood on the left of Qianye, and on the right stood a young man and woman, both not much older than Qianye, in their early twenties. They are all first-level soldiers, and the men are handsome and the women are beautiful. They are all good products that can be sold at a high price among the vampires.
They are half-brothers and sisters. The boy is Wu Shiqing and the girl is Wu Shiying. Originally, they all came from a declining noble clan. In order to seek a future, they ventured to the Evernight Continent. As a result, not long after arriving in Yongye, he was captured by Wu Zhengnan’s slave hunters and planned to sell him to the Vampire Clan as seed.
Under Qianye’s hands, of course they are no longer goods. After a few days of training, the brother and sister soon showed their abilities beyond their peers. So Qianye promoted them and temporarily took charge of commanding a group of soldiers.
The two fourth-level guard captains tried their best to look around, but could see nothing but the vast night. But looking at Qianye’s solemn expression, they knew that there was probably something in that direction, but it was just too far away to detect with their own eyesight.
At this moment, Wu Shiqing suddenly shouted, “There are many people coming over there!”