Chapter 248 The fake Brother Guang, the real Brother Pan
Boulder City is huge.
Not just the facilities, but the population.
If you want to thoroughly investigate the customs and customs here, a week may not be enough.
What's more, the "new map experience card" is only valid for three days...
In the evening of the second day.
Fang Chang, who was sitting next to the window, glanced at the increasingly lively streets outside the window and put away the notebook and pen in his hands.
Overall, the progress has been pretty smooth.
Except for the fact that there is no way to enter the inner city, the exploration level of the outer city has reached 60%, and everything that needs to be known has been basically investigated.
Especially those parts that go deep into the social level.
And this part was what surprised him the most.
"Unlike small survivor settlements such as Beit Street and Brown Farm, Boulder City is not only huge, but also different in composition from the 'feudal lord-style' rule of most small and medium-sized survivor settlements, and is more like a relationship
A complex collection of interests.”
"The city lord is the highest authority here and has the command of the militia, but he is not involved in the specific affairs of the city, nor is he engaged in the management of any assets. He is only responsible for responding to waves and other threats, and taking money from the treasury of the city hall.
"
"The residents living here have established a bureaucracy system suitable for themselves, responsible for dealing with messy things and the top priority of taxation. However, because they cannot directly obtain the support of the violent machine, their dominance over the region is very weak.
Even when solving certain problems, we have to rely on the help of some 'big people'."
"What's interesting is that when I was communicating with NPCs, I accidentally discovered the easter eggs left by the production team."
"In the early days of the Wasteland Era, Boulder City was not actually called Boulder City, but 'Mansion Town'. It wasn't until they completed the construction from the first building to the outside with the help of an ancient organization called the 'Post-War Reconstruction Committee' that
The city expanded and a huge concrete wall was built to handle the waves."
"In the next century, they seemed to have lost the ability to build giant walls and stopped expanding. Instead, they opened up invisible territories through trade. It was in this way that they expanded their territory in the valley provinces.
The southern region has accumulated a lot of regional prestige, and has made 'chips' popular throughout Qingquan City, becoming a hard currency in the minds of locals... and this is also the source of the arrogance of most Boulder City residents."
"Even the wealth plundered through chips has nothing to do with them, and it has not improved their current situation at all."
"In contact with such forces, rather than direct war, wooing them through interests seems to be a better choice."
"However, it must be noted that this is also the area they are best at. The NPCs here are far more cunning than those in the northern suburbs."
Combined with the photos I took, I should be able to write an impeccable guide.
Taking into account the professional players who have been clamoring to run a business and cut NPC leeks, Fang Chang also calculated the transaction prices of several major commodities at the trading station.
And organized it into a table!
Thinking of the players on the forum who were waiting for food, Fang Chang couldn't help but have a smile on his face.
Is this what a boss feels like?
very nice.
When he was developing other games in the past, he wrote a lot of guides, and several of the guides he wrote were quite popular.
But the sense of accomplishment he got from those games, even if they were all added up, was not as good as the one he was playing now.
Just when Fang Chang put away his notebook and was about to go offline to rest in the next room, Liszt's apprentice walked over.
"The engineers and equipment are ready. We have hired mercenaries who will be responsible for transporting us safely to your outpost."
"Let's set off early tomorrow morning."
After walking to the table, Qian Lai sat down opposite Xu Shun, smiled and continued.
"This is our last night in Boulder. Aren't you going to go out for a walk? I know a good place to drink. The beer there is good and very cheap."
Xu Shun shook his head and said.
"Thank you, no need."
"I still have a mission."
From the moment he left the house, Xu Shun kept the manager's instructions in mind and kept every word in his heart. Desertion could happen to anyone, but it could not happen to him.
Seeing that Xu Shun declined his invitation, Qian Lai said nothing more.
He has experienced the stubbornness of these guys.
Last night he proposed to go out to have some fun to celebrate, after all, all the things that should be done were done, but this guy refused without saying a word.
Not to mention the guy sitting by the window before.
Can't communicate at all.
Although this wasn't the first time he'd dealt with the Blue Jackets, it was definitely the strangest.
…
The next night.
Chu Guang saw the full version of the "Boulder City Market Research Report" published by Fang Chang on the forum.
He is worthy of being the best understanding king in the entire server. Brother Fang’s version understanding has never let him down.
It's the same this time.
Fang Chang used the writing style of a travelogue to describe in detail what they saw and heard in Boulder City, as well as the conditions of various industries analyzed through various clues.
Since we are back within communication range, the post is also accompanied by a large number of high-definition pictures.
Not only did the players enjoy watching it, but the cloud players also said it was awesome.
Thunder King Professor Yang: "Holy shit! Is this a real game screen?"
What does Ye Ao do to me: "Haha, bragging doesn't mean drafting!"
Let me lower my voice and I will say, "It's awesome. If the finished product is half as good as this, I'll be so excited!"
Fang Chang: "... I will update the Boulder City transaction price reference table on the forum for your reference, but that is for reference only!"
"The trade system of "Wasteland OL" is indeed very detailed. Bargaining ability and eloquence will directly affect the transaction price. Especially for some products with scarce attributes, the impact of bargaining on the final transaction price can reach 50%, or even
100%!”
"Considering the language problem, if you don't want to be tricked by NPCs, you can try to hire some NPCs with high charm value and high trading skill proficiency to bargain for you! This suggestion is for reference only. If you are the kind of person who can master something in less than half a year,
If you speak a foreign language with a completely different cultural background and are proficient in the use of slang, just pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Quit smoking: "The boss is awesome!!"
Commander Quan Shui: "Shocking! The price list was made before the new map was opened. This is too powerful!"
Teng Teng: "I want to open a clothing store in Boulder City! Can I hire local people to help me sell clothes? (??)!"
Fang Chang: "There is a serious labor surplus there, so it's definitely possible, but the average person's spending power is not that good. Only rich people can afford beautiful clothes. I suggest you try making protective gear such as body armor, or durable leather jackets.
Make money from those mercenaries!"
Teng Teng: "Take notes, take notes! (Fen Bi Ji Shu.jpg)"
Tomato scrambled eggs: "I, I, I want to open a shop too! I can open a restaurant! I can also open a bar! (Excited)"
Aoao Sesame Paste: "I'm responsible for the delivery! Maomao Express will achieve its mission!"
Tails: "Tails are responsible for guarding! The first bodyguard in the wasteland is here! Let Tails fight monsters! ψ(｀?′)ψ"
Sisi: "Oh! I'm responsible for watching the tail."
Macabazi: "Don't be a fool and take charge of making nests! (Funny)"
Stop talking nonsense: "Get out of here!"
Crow Crow: "Wait, where are the mushrooms?! Can mushrooms be sold for money?"
Fang Chang: "Uh... I seem to have only seen people collecting blue mushrooms? The price is quite high. It is said that they are used as raw materials for making anti-radiation agents. Other varieties are rare. Maybe some pharmacies will collect them.
?I’ll ask you later.”
Crow Crow: "What the hell, do you have to have those kind of blue mushrooms that grow in sewers? Σ(°△°)︴"
Irena: "To be honest, are you scared? (Funny)"
Night Ten: "That day, Boss Crow recalled the fear of being drowned by leeches. (Funny)"
Elf King Fugui: "Hahaha! E! Hahahaha! Dish! Doesn't it look like what I learned? (Funny)"
Crow Crow: "What if the shark kills you! (#｀Д′)ノ?"
…
I have to say that all of these players are talented.
Chu Guang looked around the forum.
I found that in just a few minutes, the topic had fast forwarded from opening a clothing store and forming a caravan to conquering the wasteland with culture.
Conquer the wasteland with modern consumerism?
Is this a Renaissance?
emmm…
Anyway, technically it is impossible to win.
At least in the short term, the gap between the two sides cannot be bridged by a few black boxes.
Not to mention that other people may have that kind of thing.
However, consumption is indeed their weakness, especially in terms of consumer culture.
The nobles in the inner city are keen on the products of the ideal city and have become divorced from popular tastes in terms of enjoyment. The residents in the outer city are squeezed out by the factories. Although they are basically satisfied with their food, clothing, housing and transportation, they have no extra spending power at all.
Mercenaries, a large and mixed group, have always been ignored by caravans who focus on the external market.
Although they are also very poor, when spring comes and the trade routes are restored, many of them will make a fortune.
Just look at Boss Xia and you will know.
Most mercenaries cannot save money, and those who can save money either become mercenary leaders, evolve into caravan bosses, or engage in other businesses.
These mercenaries need more than just guns and food, and not all of them will be calm-minded enough to invest all the money they earn in themselves.
In addition to buying ammunition and supplies, and maintaining weapons, the rest of the money was either spent in casinos, or spent on cigarettes, alcohol, or women.
Chu Guang felt that he could definitely find some more pursuing ways for them to spend money.
If his little players can design some clothes, shoes, gun belts, protective gear, weapons, etc. that are not only durable and strong, but also contain "elements that mercenaries like to see", the products of Shelter 404 may become popular throughout the world.
Boulder's Bar Pop.
If we can establish a brand effect in the minds of the mercenaries, maybe we can really gain a lot of leeks.
What is this wave called?
Selling skin!
Who says only players can buy skins?
Of course, there must be great difficulty here.
No matter how hard the residents of Boulder City live, their basic needs for food, clothing, housing and transportation can still be met, and they are definitely not as miserable as the wastelanders outside the wall who have no food to eat.
The arrogance of being superior to others can be felt just by listening to their broadcasts.
"Why don't you put an Ideal City sign on the items you sell?"
Chu Guang rolled his eyes and had some bad ideas in mind, but he had to wait for the caravans from the east coast to come before he could implement them.
And he felt that even if he didn't end up, the players would definitely be able to think of it given their intelligence.
"These are all matters of detail."
"The top priority is to quickly build the caravan system!"
Chu Guang created a new folder on the desktop and casually typed a title.
[Alpha1.01 version update: Chamber of Commerce System]
"The B4 layer unlocking task has not yet been triggered, and more players cannot be activated for the time being. The B-round test will have to wait for a while."
"The version number of this update is tentatively Alpha1.01!"
After everything is done.
Chu Guang took a screenshot, coded the version number, and posted it on the forum.
Guang: "We're working on it, we're working on it. Everyone, work hard. When the 'Forging Swords into Plowshares' expansion pack is over and the farming system test is completed, we will immediately open new maps and new game content! Test the 10 versions of the game that you have been clamoring for.
business system!”
Almost as soon as the post was posted, the number of replies soared to double digits, and in the blink of an eye, it reached triple digits.
Quit smoking: "Wait, why is there only one folder?"
Sisi: "Where are the things inside? Let me know!"
Night Ten: "False Brother Guang, real Brother Pan. (Funny)"
Crow Crow: "Damn it, if only our warm-hearted manager brother could be half as kind as our plan! T^T"
Looking at the reply below, Chu Guang's brows twitched fiercely.
These guys!
Does it take time to arrange NPCs who can communicate?
Do we need a save point for a two-and-a-half-day trip? Do we need a communication base station? Do these things need electricity?
And the most important thing is, if you all run the new map and make a fuss, who will plow the land?
Let’s not talk about sowing for now.
At least we have to finish the land reclamation work.
Do you need your managers to do things like land reclamation themselves?
Chu Guang felt that he had already hinted clearly.
"hateful!"
"It has just been updated, why do you need me to update it again?"
Chu Guang cursed and closed the forum, drank the cup of homemade sparkling water on the table, opened the P Club game and went to watch the sea.
…
The next day.
The south side of the Outpost Sanatorium.
An old-looking man was stroking his chin, looking at the surrounding buildings, and muttering to himself.
Since he didn't have a VM on his arm, many players were curious about him but didn't pay much attention to him.
As we all know, NPCs without VM cannot receive tasks normally.
“...Since defeating the invasion of the Bone Chewing Tribe on the frontal battlefield, the morale and confidence of the survivors in the northern suburbs have reached its peak, and the prestige of the local leaders has also reached an unprecedented height. A new survivor force is rising,
This may change the long-standing chaotic pattern in the northern suburbs."
"There is a large amount of undeveloped land and sufficient labor here. Although the infrastructure is backward and there is no supporting industry support, it is precisely because of this that there are huge business opportunities hidden in it."
Not long after Elder Fang published his "market research" on Boulder City on the forum, Lister also completed a survey of the area under the jurisdiction of Vault 404.
But he didn't use a notebook.
Instead, I use a portable computer with a flexible screen.
This gadget is very convenient. When stored, it looks like a pen. When you need to use it, you only need to unfold it like a scroll. You can also adjust the screen size according to your usage habits.
This kind of high-end product that integrates a large number of carbon-based optical components and electronic components is not something that Boulder City is capable of producing.
However, every year there are merchants from the east coast who bring this rare thing from the distant ideal city.
"...Yes, you also need to add the title of permanent partner of the enterprise."
This is also what interests Liszt the most.
Just a few hours ago, he had confirmed through his own channels that Vault 404 had indeed received that extremely rare honor or "contract."
There are only two plain belts across the entire river valley province from east to west. The northern one has been blocked by the bone-chewing tribe. It is almost foreseeable that a large wave of caravans will pass through here this year.
Thinking of this, Liszt couldn't help but have a hint of expectation on his face.
If he can seize this historic opportunity, he may be able to earn chips that were unimaginable in previous years, and his assets will grow as fast as a rocket!
What's that word called?
right!
Win-win!
"How's the research going?"
A familiar voice came from behind.
Liszt turned around and saw Chu Guang walking towards him, and said with joy.
"It's done! Surprisingly, the situation is much better than I expected, although there are many problems that need to be solved. For example, you lack stable power, but it is commendable that you actually built a building among the ruins.
Steel Plant."
Chu Guang said pleasantly.
"The power supply problem will be solved before the end of the month. Our engineers are already designing the power grid in the industrial zone and building centralized thermal power stations. Is there anything else?"
"There is also a drainage system," Liszt thought for a while and continued. "If you plan to let caravans continue to stay here next year, at least make sure that they don't step on something bad when they walk on the street.
, such as excrement.”
Chu Guang was stunned for a moment.
Damn it?
"Is this happening??"
Liszt coughed lightly.
"No... I'm just giving you an example. After all, your new settlement already has 2,000 people, but I found that there are only five toilets that rely on manpower to pick up excrement. Indeed, local people can solve convenient problems in the fields.
But what about foreign travelers? What about merchants? And their guards, entourage and servants, it is impossible to go to the fields to solve the problem in such a disciplined manner."
Chu Guang touched his chin.
"That's a question, is there anything else?"
"That's all for now?" Liszt hesitated for a moment and said, "However, they are all trivial matters. I will just say them casually, so don't take them too seriously."
"There is no trivial matter here," Chu Guang shook his head and said seriously, "This problem will be solved within a month."
Liszt was slightly surprised, then smiled and said.
"It seems that the northern suburbs have met a wise manager. No wonder people here are full of confidence in the future."
Chu Guang: "Thank you for the compliment."
Lister: "This is not a compliment, it is a reality that I have confirmed with my eyes. I have many types of customers, including farmers like Brown, rich landowners like your old opponent, and slave owners and mine bosses in Red River Town.
… Very few people regard ordinary people’s problems as problems that need to be solved. From my perspective, I certainly hope that your residents will live a better life, so that they can have money to buy my goods.”
Clearing his throat, Liszt continued confidently.
"Perhaps, I should be more confident in your future... By the way, you seem to be in short supply of agricultural machinery? I happen to know a factory owner who mainly makes engines and various power components, and he has stocked them in his warehouse.
A large number of agricultural machinery and firewood engines are also used in my plantation in the south, and the quality is very reliable."
"If you need it, I can order a batch for you! For the sake of our friendship, I can give you a 10% discount."
10% off is okay.
Then the price I saw was actually discounted?
Chu Guang would have almost forgotten it if this guy hadn't mentioned it.
However, now is not the time to reminisce about the past.
Chu Guang asked immediately.
"You have a plantation in the South?"
In order to show his strength to his partners, Liszt did not hide anything and said with a smile.
"Yes, it's not just the plantation. I also have a long-term contract with the local survivor settlement. The rubber produced belongs to me and the biomass oil belongs to them. I will go there once every quarter with the daily necessities they need.
By the way, go back and buy some things that Boulder City needs. If you are interested, we can also cooperate. You provide the site and are responsible for the safety. I provide the manpower to farm, and we can split the output 50-50."
What Chu Guang cared about was not his proposal, but the information he revealed in his proposal.
The development environment in the south of Qingquan City seems to be better than here. Many businessmen from Boulder City own plantations and other industries there.
And there is the blind spot of your own vision.
Maybe I should take advantage of the beginning of spring and the opportunity of the recovery of trade routes to send a few people to explore the area around Qingquan City.
Chu Guang thought for a moment and said.
"This sounds like a very attractive proposal, but we plan to use more efficient centralized cultivation of cash crops, so let's talk about those agricultural machines."
"no problem."
Liszt was not surprised by Chu Guang's polite rejection.
He walked around the northern suburbs and didn't see a single slave, at most only prisoners of war. It was obvious that slavery was not popular in this settlement of survivors.
In fact, compared to the employment system, slavery is indeed an inefficient means of production. Even with the same standard of living, the work enthusiasm of free people will be significantly better than that of slaves.
Therefore, even in Boulder City, which recognizes the legality of slaves, few factories will arrange slaves to work on the assembly line.
Chu Guang gave Liszt a list and purchased 10 "Iron Horse 60" pot camel machines.
Although this thing does not use any particularly advanced technology, it is a serious piece of heavy equipment, and the price is naturally much more expensive than the small arms and legs of the KV-1 exoskeleton.
According to the data provided by Lister, the total weight of this pot camel machine is about 500 kilograms, and it can provide a maximum of 60 horsepower.
Compared with the 8 to 10-horsepower pot camel machines that players have imitated and improved, and the 20 to 30 models commonly seen in legion light trucks, the 500-kilogram pot camel machine that can provide a maximum of 60 horsepower is indeed a black technology.
Already.
There is no shortage of light power equipment in Vault 404, but there is still a shortage of such heavy power equipment.
Whether used in construction machinery or land reclamation work, these devices are enough to more than double the original efficiency.
Compared with fuel engines, the advantages of this kind of machinery are obvious. It is easy to manufacture and maintain, and the power it can use is everywhere, so it is quite popular in the wasteland.
However, the price is relatively expensive.
The unit price of one actually reached an astonishing 5,000 chips, which is equivalent to a hundred iron tube rifles or 30 automatic rifles.
According to the quotation of 5,000 chips for a machine, if Chu Guang wants to buy these equipment, he needs to pay 50,000 chips to Liszt.
Chu Guang naturally doesn't have that many chips.
It is also impossible to give him so much "foreign exchange reserves".
But that's okay.
Paying money directly is always a strange thing, and bartering is the norm in the wasteland.
In the warehouse of the outpost, there are hundreds of tons of spiritual leaves stored, all of which were cut from the greenhouse ruins.
After some haggling, the deal was finally concluded with 10 pot camel machines in exchange for 1,000 kilograms of spirit leaves.
Although Liszt has repeatedly said that 50 chips for one kilogram of spirit leaves is the price in Boulder City, and it cannot be sold at this price at any time.
It was impossible for him to transport these goods back to Boulder City without earning a single chip.
However, Chu Guang certainly would not believe his lies and replied unceremoniously.
"5,000 chips and an Iron Horse 60-pot camel machine. Isn't this also the price of Boulder City? And it's the price you quoted me."
"And I don't think that 1,000 kilograms of spiritual leaves can only be sold for 50 pieces per kilogram in your hands. It is still winter, and spiritual leaves are a summer crop, and the requirements for the environment and soil are quite demanding. What else can you get from other products?"
Where can we get so many goods?"
"The pharmaceutical factories in Boulder City will beg you to sell this batch of goods to them. Just as you believe in my management ability, I also believe that your business acumen will know what to do."
Chu Guang believed that Liszt would not be stupid enough to falsely report an outrageous price to himself and influence the cooperation of millions for a mere 50,000 chips.
But he also didn't believe that what Liszt gave him was the ex-factory price.
As this guy said himself, this time, the straight-line distance on the map was more than 40 kilometers, and the actual distance was even more than 100 kilometers.
Both personnel and transportation cost money.
He can never do charity.
"Management ability? If you don't do business, you're really lacking in talent!"
Looking at the order in his hand, although he still made a profit, Liszt couldn't help but complain in a low voice before silently putting the order away.
Chu Guang smiled.
hehe.
How do you know I haven't done it?
"I'll just assume you're complimenting me."
The spiritual leaves have a wide range of uses. They can be used to make tea, stuffed into cigarettes, and can also be made into spiritual water with a stronger sedative effect and more obvious pain blunting. It can be used with Dali Pills, Minte, radiation reducers, anti-radiation agents and various other
Antibiotics are the most popular drugs in the wasteland.
Although not every mercenary has the habit of using strengthening drugs, even if the proportion only accounts for one-third, it is still a quite astonishing market.
The quantity of 1 ton should not be enough to cause the price to fluctuate significantly.
Considering that the caravan at the outpost had not yet been established, Chu Guangcai made a slight concession on the price.
After the caravan is established, he will earn the money himself.
"This batch of goods will be delivered within a week. When my assistant comes back, I will ask him to go there again immediately! I didn't expect that I could see a large order of more than 10,000 chips in the northern suburbs. It's really
It’s strange...it seems like we have to expand the size of our caravan this year.”
Speaking of this, Liszt's tone couldn't help but contain a hint of emotion.
I used to go around the northern suburbs and earn 10,000 or 20,000 chips just by digging around.
How is it like now?
You can earn so much from one transaction.
And it’s not just the chips, but also the resources behind it.
Maybe it won't be long before I can enter the inner city and live the high-society life I dreamed of.
Liszt, who was daydreaming, replied without thinking.
"Of course, there is a shortage of excellent guards at all times. Even if we occasionally hire mercenaries to make up the numbers, it is impossible for the entire team to make up the numbers. The combat effectiveness of those mercenaries varies from good to bad, and their quality is also very average. There are only a few
A mercenary group is okay, most of them are just a little better than predators."
A bright smile appeared on Chu Guang's face.
"That's great."
Liszt was stunned for a moment.
"...I'm sorry, I didn't understand. What do you mean?"
Chu Guang cleared his throat and said seriously.
"I mean, in fact, in addition to providing high-quality products, we also provide logistics and security outsourcing services."
"If your caravan needs escorts, I can provide them right here!" -