175, What business do you want to do

A wonderful duel ended. Although everyone did not see the scene of Yao Leo and Amon's secret battle, they still felt dazzled. This was a duel between top masters on the mainland! After watching this duel, Aruka no longer had the idea of ​​competing with Amon to win. She thought to herself that if he had no chance to win on the field, Amon won easily between talking and laughing, obviously not doing his best.

The captain of the Syrian city-state, the great samurai Muen, was stunned. He was once the captain of the guards at the Black Fire Jungle Station when the flood broke out. He was rescued by Gelie and had seen the magic of this great magician with his own eyes. Later, Gelie became a level nine great magician, commanding the Hati army invincible. Muen only obeyed Gelie and regarded this old man as a god-like existence. Now another Amon has emerged, not only a general who is powerful in all countries, but also has such a strong combat power. So in Muen's mind, Amon has become the second person worthy of worship and admiration.

As for Celia's loss of course, she knew very well how powerful her summoned beast was. Although the iron-armored beast king "summoned" by Amon was not weak, she obviously did not help much, and was basically just joining in the fun. She could take it and put it down. Her face turned red when the staff was taken, but after the duel was over, she felt relieved and returned to the table to toast Amon.

Celia looked at Amon and felt extremely regretful. It was not because she lost, but because she felt sorry for Amon that such a person was not used by Hadi. When she toasted, she couldn't help but say, "General, you have left Aju, and it is impossible for you to go back, not to mention that the Aju Empire will send masters to chase you. You once led a large army to fight with Hadi and captured the former king alive, but you also promoted the peace talks between the two countries and were respected by the soldiers on both sides.

Now that the King of Ashe has succeeded to the throne, the political situation of Hati has returned to peace from the turmoil, we urgently need a talent like you who is shocking the mainland. The Syrian city-state is your hometown. Since you are back, why not serve your hometown? Lord Gelie and Governor Xiao Mo’s suggestion just now, please consider it carefully. I am also a great palace master, and the royal family of Hati can jointly recommend you. King of Ashe himself also appreciates you very much. You will definitely be valued in Hati!"

Amon looked at the wine glass and said, "Princess Celia, thank you for your kindness. I am here for my hometown this time. I have made an agreement with Lord Gelie just now. I have won this duel. I should talk about our agreement below. I also want to ask His Royal Highness the Princess for help."

Celia is Ash's cousin. After Ash ascended the throne, she was crowned the title of Princess of the Kingdom. But to be honest, an ordinary princess of the Kingdom is not as honorable as a great magician, so people usually call her a great magician. Amon changed his name at this moment, which is obviously meaningful.

Governor Xiao Mo said: "General, you just said that there is a business. What kind of business is it? You need to talk to us? If you want wealth or territory, just open your own words and don't need to do business and make money."

Amon smiled: "The business I want to talk about is not to make money by myself, but to make money by the Syrian city-state. Duke is my hometown, and you all know that the Syrian city-state has lost control of the Duke plain. In its northern and southeast corners, there are the city-states established by the Assyrian Kingdom and the Barron Kingdom respectively.

The fertile land of thousands of miles has gradually developed over the long years. It can accommodate hundreds of thousands or even millions of people in the future. It is rich and beautiful, but it will inevitably be accompanied by disputes in the world. I don’t want the city of Salem where my friends and tribesmen live is destroyed before it has been fully built, so it needs support. Of course, the business I want to discuss is related to this, first of all, to build a road."

Amon moved the cup and plate utensils, took out a map and placed it on the table, and drew a winding road from where they were currently located to the eastern end of the black fire jungle. He hoped that he would hire workers in the Syrian city-state to open the road, build roadbed along this route and fill the road surface, according to the scale that two carriages could travel incorrectly, and on the way, three stations would be built on the open ground between the swamps for the caravans to rest.

Of course, the workers cannot be allowed to work for nothing. Amon will pay enough compensation. Governor Xiao Mo looked at it for a long time and pondered, "This project is big enough! How long will it take to repair it?"

Amon smiled and said, "Since I have asked you for a lot of money, the faster the better. I hope to practice it within three months."

Governor Xiao Mo shook his head and said, "It is unlikely that it will be possible to organize manpower on one hand, but there is no way to pass in the swamp and it is impossible to obtain materials locally. Many things must be transported from all over the city-state, and it is very difficult to carry out the learning in a little bit."

Gelie looked at the map and added: "If someone drove a narrow road that could be walked in advance and organized enough manpower to strengthen and widen it, it would not be impossible to complete it in three months...Among, this road is winding, and it seems that it is only suitable for trade and not for marching and conquest?"

Amon spread his hands: "There is no way, this is a black fire swamp. It is already the credit of the Iron Armored Beast King to find such a way. It is called Yunmeng, and he has lived in the swamp since he was a child... Yunmeng, say hello to everyone!"

After the duel, Yunmeng kept crawling in the open space beside the swamp. When she heard Ameng’s call, she raised her huge body and nodded to everyone. Governor Xiao Mo frowned again and said, “This requires the recruitment of the civilians in the name of the official. How can I explain it to the king?”

Amon pointed to the Duke Plain on the map and said, "You have been the governor for many years. In the past, there was only one Duke town, with more than 2,000 residents. Most of the daily necessities need to be transported from outside, but a small place has become an important source of taxation for the Syrian city-state... Now a city has been established there, but the city-states of Assyria and the Barron kingdom will not bring you any benefits. Only this city of Salem can cooperate."

There were only more than 2,000 people in Duke Town. Except for the elderly, weak, women and children, the most were no more than 800 registered miners. However, the divine stones they mined and the refined iron they smelted were important products of the Syrian city-state. The area was rich in resources and there were mineral veins nearby. The miners in Duke Town had known it for a long time, but there were not so many people to mine. They just chose the area with the richest mineral deposits and the easiest mining area to establish mines.

If the Duke Plain is fully reclaimed in the future, it will be enough to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. Even the city of Salem can provide tens of thousands of people to live in. If this city-state develops, the most profitable city-state will be the Syrian city-state, because the goods there must be shipped out and the materials needed must be transported in. After passing the road that Amon wanted to open, it will not only benefit from trade, but also increase a large amount of tax revenue.

In the past few years after the flood, the Syrian city-state has been stable under the governance of Gorey, but after two major wars, it lost such an important source of tax revenue as Duke Town, which is obviously not as prosperous and prosperous as before. Now Amon has provided another opportunity to open up wealth, but the status of Salem City is different from that of Duke Town.

Salem City not only needs support, but also more people. The vagrants who have lost their land in the Syrian city-state, wandering explorers who have tried their luck everywhere, and bankrupt craftsmen can all enter Salem City from here to find opportunities. As long as they obey the management there, they will be welcome. The more prosperous the development of Salem City, the more prosperous the business road will be, and the more profit the Syrian city-state will be.

The reason why Amon talked about this matter in person was because the ownership of the city of Salem was very delicate. It was not under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Hati, but was just a relationship of mutual benefit in trade. Nominally, the Kingdom of Hati may not accept it publicly, but it is also a fact that the Kingdom of Hati had established three city-states on the plains.

Amon's cooperation plan has three steps: the first step is to spend a lot of money to hire people to build roads in the Syrian city-state. The second step is to organize a large Eju trader to transport materials through the Syrian city-state checkpoints and do business with the Salem City through this business road. If the Syrian city-state needs to be released, they will pay the tax on the ton card according to regulations. The third step is that the Syrian city-state can conduct personnel and trade exchanges with the Salem City.

Although Xiao Mo was the governor, he did not dare to nod his head easily, so he needed to talk to Gere. If Gere supported Amon's suggestion, with his status and prestige in the Kingdom of Hati, even King Ashe would not be able to object.

Everyone was not good at expressing their opinions, and they looked at Gelie with inquiring eyes. Gelie twisted his goatee and said, "Is Amon the duel just now??"

Celia replied with a wry smile: "Of course General Amon won, you are the arbitration you made!"

Gelie said to Xiao Mo again: "Then we have to keep our word! The governor doesn't have to worry. Whether the Kingdom of Hati is willing or not, a city-state has been established on the plain of Duke Town, and we are unable to intervene. At least this road is better than not, and it is more beneficial to the present and the future! In the name of Amon's money to hire people to build the road, open this business road first. There is a peaceful trade agreement with Eju, so naturally, it should be allowed to pass by others. If everything goes well, it is better for us to do more business by ourselves... This is to be regarded as private trade, and the Syrian city-state should acquiesce."

Governor Xiao Mo nodded and said, "Since you have made such a statement, then do it like this. In terms of actual interests, the Syrian city-state will also benefit. No wonder you asked me to bring both the directors and the *** officers by my side. It turns out that I had thought of it a long time ago."

Amon stood up and raised his glass and said, "Then I wish you a happy future cooperation!"

Gelie also raised his wine glass and said, "Let's celebrate. The time required by the General is so urgent. I believe that the current pressure in Salem City is also very high. The conflict on the Duke Plain will come soon. The Syrian city-state can recruit civilians to repair the business road as soon as possible, but the prerequisite is that the General needs to open a road that can be walked in front."

Amon nodded and said, "I will do it immediately. The road will be opened within a month. As for the people of the Syrian city-state, I don't have to worry about where I have gone, just pave and widen along that road."

Gelie also nodded and said, "I can certainly believe what the general said, so the Syrian city-state will immediately organize manpower and materials, and the construction will not take long to start."

Raphael interrupted: "There are now three city-states on the Duke Plain, the city of Enrile built by Assyrian and the city of Marduke built by Baron. General Amon did not have the support of a kingdom, but he also guided people to build a city of Salem. This city-state seemed to be transformed out of thin air. I am very curious and hope to see it."

Celia also interrupted, "I want to go and see the fun, it's like a miracle!"

Amon smiled and said, "You are welcome to visit Salem City, but it is best to wait until the road is completed before everything is convenient."

Raphael replied: "General, don't worry. Since Teacher Gelie has agreed to cooperate with Salem City, this road will be completed within three months, as long as he says something."

After discussing the cooperation, everyone raised their glasses and drank. During the meal, they talked about all kinds of experiences and experiences in the war between the nations, especially Amon witnessed Enqidu’s final destination in the battlefield casserole. Everyone was moved and filled with unknown doubts. After the banquet, Gelie did not leave immediately, and he asked Amon to have a private conversation.

That night, the huge body of the Iron Armored Beast King Yunmeng floated lazily in the swamp, while Raphael stood on its back, looking at the mud beside him with interest and didn't know what to study. The noble master and the Iron Armored Beast King had just met and got along well. They could talk in their souls. Yunmeng was willing to take Raphael around the black fire jungle and tell him where there was something delicious.

On a strange rock exposed to the swamp in the distance, Gelie and Amon stood side by side and talked in secret words of information magic. Gelie asked, "Do you know what's going on with the fall of Enqidu?"

There are only a few people in this world who can let Amon tell the secret without reservation. Apart from Schrödinger who has left and Maria who is far away in Eju, the remaining one is the great magician of Gelie in front of him. It is interesting to say that they were enemies who led the army on the battlefield, but Gelie was a friend of the old madman and a respected elder of Amon.

Amon replied calmly: "I didn't know it at that time. Later, I realized it because of a special experience that it was the final consequence of the 'question of fate, the judgment of the end of the day', and the choice of life. Please forgive me for not explaining it too clearly to you, because you know it may not be beneficial. But I can tell you that if a mortal wants to become a god who truly transcends eternal life, it is a necessary test."

Ge Lie was slightly surprised: "You mean that Enqidu has reached the end of the realm of the human world. Can he become a god?"

Amon sighed, "Yes, he has achieved that kind of achievement, but he has not succeeded, but he is worthy of this life! Your original idea may be correct. Whether it is a magician like you or a warrior like Enqidu, you may touch the light of the Kingdom of God when you practice to the end of the realm of the world. However, this hope is too slim and too accidental. I once told you about the power of one body and two sides. Only when I was in Aju, did I realize that it is not the same as one body and two sides. Power and body and mind are one.

A warrior or magician may also reach the end of human achievements because of superman's luck, talent, and perseverance. However, there are many contents in the cultivation secrets circulating in the world. Unless the body and mind have unintentionally met these test requirements, it is impossible to take the last step. The ninth level achievement of original power has a life that seems to be endless, and although the ninth level master of the human world is very long, it cannot be compared with those messengers of the gods."

Gelie asked again: "The messenger of the god?"

Amon smiled: "It is some so-called gods, such as I today can be called gods in myths and legends, just like Humbaba was also called the Youdi River God. But this is still different from the gods who truly transcend eternal life. As for what the difference is, I have not yet proved. Of course, this requires a level nine achievement with original power. Not all divine envoys can reach this state. They just understand the secret of original power."

After saying this, Amon stopped talking and waited for Gelie to ask questions. If Gelie didn't ask about the secret of the original power, he would not take the initiative to say it, but if Gelie wanted to know, Amon would not hide it. He could tell Gelie the secret. As for the guidance of faith, it was Gelie's own business. Even if he knew the secret, it did not mean that he could become a god.

But Gelie did not continue to ask, but sighed and said, "Among, if you want to open this road, what you want is not only materials, but more importantly, the population, right? Attract poor wanderers from Hati and Eju to settle down in the city-state of Salem so that they can have a growing strength to fight against the other two city-states. From a private perspective, I am even willing to send unemployed soldiers back to my hometown, and a little organization can become an army. But there is a question, if you do that, who will you build a temple for in the city-state of Salem?"

Amon replied straightforwardly: "The Salem city-state has built a temple for Goddess Muyun, which is the same as the original Duke Town. I don't think anyone can have any opinions, right? As for my tribe, they have their own gods."

Maybe if you change the age or the region, people don’t quite understand what Amon and Gelie said, but in the Tianshu Continent at that time, faith in gods was an indispensable spiritual support for people. What is the difference between day after day and day living in the world from birds and beasts without wisdom or ignorant and desireless walking corpses? That is the yearning and hope in people’s hearts. This world is material, but people live in the spirit.

If a person loses his sense of taste, no matter how good the delicious food in the world is, it will have no meaning to him. If he loses his vision, no more beautiful colors will be brilliant. This is the meaning of faith. It may not be a debate between gods and no gods, but a belief in finding meanings of existence. Regardless of whether the gods exist or not, people need the sustenance of gods or symbolic gods in their minds, and can face the sufferings in life and the unknowns in the world.

On the other hand, the royal power relies on divine power, which is conducive to the rule of various kingdoms, giving the emperors on earth a transcendent position that is unproveable. Once the two are combined, each city-state on the Tianshu continent has its own temple. No matter what Amon does, it cannot be separated from reality. There must be a temple in the city-state to be stable. The difference is nothing more than which god or what kind of god you believe in.

Gelie smiled, his smile was a little strange. He habitually twisted his beard and said, "You haven't visited Salen City for such a long time, right? The temple you mentioned has been repaired. The statue of Goddess Mu Yun is indeed on the altar, but it was wrapped around your statue! God Amon, hehehe..."
Chapter completed!