It is impossible for the Manbach family to transfer property to areas outside Manbach town based on mere speculation and without receiving the slightest hint of news.
In all likelihood, a war between the Obsidian Empire and the Holy Dragon Snow Mountain is inevitable.
In a real fight, the increase in the price of black fuel is not an incomprehensible situation. Even if the price of black fuel increases tenfold or even twentyfold, it will only be difficult for the Iron Armored City Lords to accept, but it will not happen.
The situation of being unable to afford it.
Because the ‘basic price’ of black fuel is not high!
"Where is the largest black fuel mining area in Changling County?" Li Yinguang asked after thinking for a while.
Sophia walked to the 'global map' expressionlessly, and after checking it, she said: "In the south of Changling County, close to the Beach District, there is a large natural open-air black fuel collection point, which can be cheaper
We have obtained the 'black fuel', and its scale can at least rank among the top three in the 'Qingzhou Prefecture'."
Li Yinguang's eyes flickered and he said: "Perhaps this is the reason why the black fuel in Changling County has not skyrocketed like that in Manbach Town."
Of course, everything in front of you is just inference and there is no substantive evidence!
"Take another look, if we leave Changling County and go to Qingzhou City, will we pass by the black fuel collection mine in Changling County?" Li Yinguang thought for a while and continued.
Sophia lowered her head and looked at the map for a while, then raised her head and said firmly: "Yes!"
"good!"
Li Yinguang nodded. The more basic materials such as black fuel, the better. Even if the fuel warehouse in the castle's armored city cannot hold it, the 'mysterious gem' stitched in his heart can be absorbed as a reserve energy.
At ten minutes at noon, the ‘King of Changling’ Situ Teng sent someone to convey a message, hoping that Li Yinguang could go to the Lord’s Mansion and have lunch together.
"Are you going?" Gu Liyan blinked at Li Yinguang, her voice full of playfulness, and asked with a smile.
Li Yinguang tilted his head and looked at her: "Do you want to go?"
"I am just a little curious!" Gu Liyan said with a smile.
Li Yinguang asked in confusion: "What are you curious about?"
Gu Liyan said calmly: "The King of Changling has spent so much effort to 'invite' the Manbach family's armored city formation to King Ling's city. What kind of medicine is being sold in the gourd?"
Not only was she curious, but Li Yinguang was also curious. At least for now, the 'King of Changling' treated the Manbach family with courtesy and did not show any inappropriate behavior.
Could it really be that simple?
Without benefits, or not enough benefits, could Changling King Situ Teng run three hundred kilometers and intercept the Manbach family's armored city formation in the middle of the night?
"Look, it's easy to come to Lingwang City, but it's difficult to leave!" Li Yinguang said with a smile.
He raised his head and said to the official Geda: "Tell the people of King Changling that the city lord is ill and has accepted it with kindness, so it will be difficult for him to attend the banquet."
King Changling's banquet is not that easy to attend. Since you don't want to cause trouble for yourself, then just don't go. As for whether the Manbach family will be dissatisfied with Li Yinguang, don't worry about them. Let's take care of yourself first.
"yes!"
Steward Geda went to reply to King Changling's men.
At noon, Li Yinguang had roast beef, which was plump and juicy. Coupled with Xue Niang’s superb cooking skills, it tasted amazing!
In the afternoon, the people sent by Butler Goda came back. After inquiring about the recent period, they found that someone was indeed buying and hoarding black fuel, and they could only get in and out, and the quantity was huge.
"How many silver oxen are needed to supply the black fuel required for every kilometer of travel for a 'third-rate' armored city like the Castle?" Li Yinguang asked the steward Goda.
Steward Goda said: "About twenty silver ox coins!"
For every kilometer traveled in a 'third-rate' armored city, the basic cost is approximately 20 silver cow coins, and 10,000 kilometers costs 200,000 silver cow coins.
And this price, if placed in the Manbach Town area, would be at least ten times higher!
The soaring price of 'black fuel' has a serious impact on the local area and will inevitably lead to skyrocketing prices. Of course, there will not be too many iron-clad cities that can flow into the Manbach Town area.
Li Yinguang touched his nose. Even if calculated based on Changling County boundary prices, the black fuel that can now drive the Castle for one million kilometers would cost as much as 20 million silver ox coins.
However, according to the reserve cost of the Manbach family, the money should not be used. After all, the Manbach family occupies at least one-third of the mining rights in the Yusonglin black fuel mining area in Manbach Town.
If the black fuel swallowed by Li Yinguang were sold in the Manbach Town area, it would be worth at least 200 million silver cattle coins, provided that someone can buy it and sell it!
Thinking of this, Li Yinguang was instantly satisfied, feeling like he was taking advantage!
"After the Iron Armored City entered the "stream", spending money was just like running water!" Li Yinguang couldn't help but sigh. In addition to black fuel, including the daily maintenance of the Iron Armored City, where is there no need for money?
Alma rolled her eyes, not liking a 'Versailles' like Li Yinguang!
There are more places to spend money, and there will also be more places to make money. Otherwise, why would those Iron Armored City Lords bother to upgrade the Iron Armored City?
Everything has its pros and cons. No matter how much money you spend, ask any armored city owner who doesn't hope that his armored city will become popular as soon as possible.
"Go and call Saipan over!"
Li Yinguang thought for a while and said.
Not long after, captain Saipan was called over.
"City Lord!"
Li Yinguang nodded, looked at him and asked seriously: "The price of black fuel has increased a lot!"
Saipan raised his hand and scratched his head. He didn't understand the meaning of Li Yinguang's words. The price of black fuel has increased a lot. What's the use of calling him here?
He laughed twice, spread his hands and said eagerly: "City Lord, this matter is not my fault!"
Poof!
Lan Ling in the control room was so amused that he couldn't help laughing out loud. Others like Sophia, Alma and others also suppressed their laughter.
Saipan looked up at Lan Ling and said helplessly: "Why are you laughing? It's really not my fault!"
We are all old acquaintances, and we have only known each other for a short time, and there are no outsiders present. It doesn't hurt to joke around occasionally.
Li Yinguang smiled and said: "I know it's not your fault, so there's no need to be afraid!"
"hey-hey!"
Saipan grinned and asked curiously: "What do you mean, City Lord?"
Li Yinguang said: "I heard that Changling County has rich reserves of black fuel minerals. If we use money to buy it, we can't buy much with the money we have. See if you can think of a way to find one without spending money.
Is there any way to obtain black fuel?”
Saipan's eyes flickered. How can he get black fuel without spending money? Then the only thing is... to grab it!
"City Lord, do you want to plunder the black fuel mining area in Changling County?"
Li Yinguang rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Does this city lord look like the kind of person who is rough, unreasonable, and always plunders and robs?"
Saipan put away his smile and nodded seriously: "It looks like it!"
As the lord of the Iron Armored City, isn't it commonplace to plunder, rob, and rob homes and homes? If you don't rob and rob others, then others will rob and rob you too!
"Get out!"
Li Yinguang cursed happily and said seriously: "Look for a few reliable people and let them go to the black fuel mining area to explore the situation first."
Saipan nodded: "I understand!" He turned around and walked outside.