Kezan fell into the final madness. The news of the failure in the battle of Orkaz Sea caused the stock price of Undermann Shipping Company to plummet. Many goblins lost their fortunes as a result, but this did not include the trade kings.
Take Hotsand as an example. Not only did they not lose money, but they also made a lot of money. It is nothing more than making a good short position. This does not mean that Hotsand had already guessed that Grizlik would be defeated. As a mature big player,
It is normal for alligators to be prepared with both hands to control risks.
The hot sand king is long with one hand and short with the other. After eating, he is long and eats short. He chews the fat meat until his mouth is full of oil. In any case, he is cutting off the leeks of retail investors.
The other trade kings are generally similar. The real collapse of this stock market crash is the dozen or so trade princes and dozens of trade giants below. The people at the top are all making money, but Kezan's wealth has changed.
Gotta focus more.
Rongsha, who has been reaping the rewards in the stock market, is not in a relaxed mood. The growth of capital today has long been unable to stimulate him. The current test before Kezan is the top priority.
Another trade king was lost on the battlefield, and they had no time to choose a replacement. The pattern of six kings became five kings, and even the meeting place became much more casual.
Hotsand and Gigvont met together and were on their way to Redo Vons's workshop when they heard the alarm sounding throughout the city. The two subconsciously thought that the Alliance's army was approaching. However, the alarm was quickly heard.
I understand, because the target entering Kezan's airspace immediately identified himself.
The huge purple olive hovered over the city center of Kezan. Both Hotsand and Gigfont looked up with shocked expressions.
"Is this what Radolfons was talking about before?"
"You can't be wrong, it's really a good thing that was born at the wrong time."
The other kings who received the news also rushed over in a hurry. Ruido Fons, wearing overalls and overalls, held a wrench in his hand and shouted while running.
"Gazlowi really made it! The design I asked the submarine to send over was actually just a semi-finished product, but he was actually able to make it!
I can't wait to see what designs he has creatively added. Together, our two designs will definitely create the most amazing war machine!"
Rudolfons said with great expectation, but he was destined to be disappointed. The airship landed on the roof of a building, and what came down was Vinex, whom he did not recognize.
"What's going on? Who are you? Where is Gazlowi?"
Ruido Fons asked with an unkind expression. Facing the questioning of a trade king, a goblin with a poor psychological quality might really collapse on the spot. Venix tried his best to maintain his composure, with a very strange look on his face.
The subtle and complicated expression is both flattering to Rudolfons and a bit sad.
"My dear great tinker, please allow me to introduce myself. I am Venix, the secretary of Gazlowe's boss.
The alliance's attack was so fierce that the boss unfortunately did not leave the battlefield. In the end, he asked us to send the airship back. He said this was Kezan's hope."
The group of rebels following Vinix all admired this guy's acting skills. As for the kidnapped worker, the poor guy was silenced after the airship escaped.
After listening to Vinix's words, several trade kings showed expressions of regret on their faces.
In the eyes of the residents of Kezan, this airship that suddenly fell from the sky has become their hope. Some "smart people" have even keenly realized that the Tinker Guild's stock will become the next sacred stock.
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Seeing Gazlowe being escorted past him, Li Dezhen had mixed feelings. This guy was really a model of perseverance, and he was still fighting in his own way until the last moment.
"Even you yourself have been betrayed, so why are you doing this? Hot Sand is obviously so unfair to you."
Gazlowe raised his head and glanced at Li De, thought for a moment and then answered in a calm tone.
"Everything I did was not for the Steamwheedle Group, or even for Kezan. Being able to trade freely is the world that goblins are familiar with.
If interest groups identify you as taking sides just because of business behavior, and even organize a large army to impose military sanctions, then every transaction in the future will become wary.
Such a world without freedom should be resisted by all goblins. On the contrary, I really don't understand why so many goblins are willing to surrender and surrender to a powerful man like you."
This really surprised Li De. He didn't expect Gazlowe to be a man of faith and perseverance, but Li De didn't have time to argue with him now.
After waving his hand to ask the soldiers to push this guy down, Li De looked at Gryzlik who was being escorted over.
"We meet again, the trade king's demeanor remains the same? The gunshot wound on my stomach is still aching."
Grizlik looked much more casual than Gazlowe. He lit a cigar for himself with his hand, and the iron hook on his other arm tightened his collar to prevent the cold wind from the coast from blowing in.
in.
"Protector Li De's demeanor has become more heroic. Your Excellency's gunshot wound is aching, and I am used to using this iron hook to handle many things."
This gesture caused everyone present to look sideways and look at Grizlik in surprise.
"You don't seem to be afraid of being a prisoner?"
Li De asked curiously.
"Why should I be afraid? At least the war is not over yet, and you have no reason to execute me in the meantime.
However, I really want to advise everyone in the alliance. Although you have defeated my fleet, if you think that you can capture Kezan this way, then I advise you to give up.
The most powerful thing about the goblins is the engineering on Kezan Island. I can even say that the entire island is the most perfect engineering product!
If you attack Kezan Island with the purpose of completely wiping out the goblins, the losses you will suffer will be unbearable! The most rational choice is for you to engage in peace negotiations with Kezan now, and almost wipe out all the Goblins in Kezan.
of overseas military forces, the initiative now lies in your hands."
Grizlik held a cigar between his two fingers and started talking while Li De just looked at him with a smile.
"I thank you for your kindness, but if we just negotiate peace with Kezan now, we will definitely not get the war result we want."
It seemed that he had known that Li De would say this for a long time. Gryzlik's expression was not surprised, but he said it with great certainty.
"You will regret this."
"Oh? Really, we'll see."
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After all the captives from the Battle of Okazhai were imprisoned, Li De, Dai Lin and Boris immediately organized an alliance military meeting, and also invited the Red Dragon Prince Krasus of the Dragon Clan and the Bronze Guard Ana.
Cross, Fandral Staghelm of the night elves, Grashina Spiritwind and Shandris Feathermoon.
"The goblins are a group of guys who won't give up until the last moment. If we can't give them a heavy blow in Kezan itself, they will never surrender."
Li De said in an eloquent tone, and Anachronos on the side immediately continued.
"That's right, regarding the resurrection of the black dragon, we must interrogate as much information as possible from the goblins!"
Crassus had followed the flying group that flew over Cozan and had a certain understanding of the situation on the main island of Cozan.
"Kezan can be called an island of miracles. Engineering facilities cover the entire island. Ordinary offensive methods are indeed not ideal..."
At this point Crassus began to make plans.
"Queen Alexstrasza and Queen Ysera are planning to bring life back to the scorched earth of the war capital; His Majesty Nozdormu is also devoting himself to maintaining the flow of time.
However, the Demonic Hub recently stated that the Demonic Network is relatively stable, and they can finally spare their energy to focus on this war.
Kalecgos suggested that all magic except the Focusing Iris could be called upon, and I thought maybe the blue dragon could be asked to use the Turbulent Needle, which can destroy a large number of engineering facilities."
"Can't!"
As soon as Crassus finished his proposal, Staghelm immediately objected.
Relatively speaking, the "younger" Grashina and Shandris were a little confused as to why the Archdruid reacted so violently. Staghelm was someone who had personally experienced the war between Azshara and the dragon due to magical conflicts during the middle period of Azshara's reign.
So at this moment, Staghelit looked at Krasus as if he were looking at a madman. It was a rare thing to be regarded as a madman by Staghelit.
“There are Azerite outcrops on the surface of Kezan, how can you use something as dangerous as the Turbulence Needle!
Although the possibility is low, if Azerite is detonated and causes huge damage to the surface of Azeroth, who will bear the responsibility?!"
Staghelm's words were well founded, which made Krasus feel a little ashamed, but the archdruid then said.
"But because of the existence of Azerite, this war must end as soon as possible..."
At this point, Staghelm glanced at Grashina.
"What did High Priest Tyrande say?"
"The High Priest agrees with your point of view. Azerite is a matter of principle and bottom line. Even the night elves must actively participate in military operations against these saboteurs.
When necessary, we will dispatch Chimera troops to help the Alliance end the war as soon as possible and eliminate security risks in Azeroth."
Everything was good news, which made Li De and Dai Lin feel confident. However, they couldn't help but feel a little nervous when they saw Boris who didn't say anything but just lowered his head and did calculations quickly on the paper.
As we all know, Boris's job in Lordaeron is to be in charge of finance. From the beginning of the war to the present, the alliance countries have been providing military expenditures, and they must not make any mistakes in the final stage.
"Why do everyone look at me? I represent the interests of the alliance and firmly agree to carry the war to the end."
Boris felt a little flattered when all the extraordinary strong men suddenly looked at him, an ordinary person with no strength.
But Boris's words made Li De a little confused.
"Commissioner, are you kidding? From the beginning of the war until now, our frontline has never brought direct benefits to the rear. Can what you say really represent the will of His Majesty from other countries?"
Boris smiled confidently.
"The direct interests are always there, my protector."
As we all know, Boris's job in Lordaeron is to be in charge of finance.
"I still have some research on the goblin business model and trading art. At the beginning of the war, I tried to issue a small amount of war bonds.
After arriving here, I truthfully reported the situation here to His Majesty Terenas through the teleportation array.
It can be said that every victory here will stimulate the appreciation of bonds when spread to other countries.
Therefore, the current alliance is most willing to continue the war. We urgently need victory after victory to make the bonds in our hands more valuable!
By the way, one more thing, among the bonds issued, the shares of Kul Tiras and Hanhai were specially arranged."
Li De looked at Boris with straight eyes. This guy is really amazing. He has extraordinary abilities in diplomacy and finance. No wonder Terenas sent him here.
On the other hand, there was a hint of fear in Staghelm's eyes when he looked at Boris.
His overall impression of Boris was pretty good, but his precise control over people's hearts made him feel a little uncomfortable.
The so-called bonds were just pieces of paper. When he thought that by playing tricks with numbers, he could make people enthusiastically support a war that he didn't understand at all, Staghelit felt a little scared in his heart.
Those upper-class elves were obsessed with magic at first, but ended up being controlled by their addiction. This is probably the effect, right?
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The battle to attack Kezan officially started. From the beginning, the huge cannons on the coast of Kezan gave the alliance a disincentive.
The caliber of these giant cannons is much larger than the main cannon of the flying Proudmoore, and they are completely charged with Kaya crystals! They are so powerful that Anachronos dare not rush past them.
The coalition forces were not polite at all when dealing with such weapons. Although the blue dragon did not bring out a weapon like the Turbulent Needle in the end, Kalecgos and other blue dragons brought out imitations of the Focusing Iris!
Many people have seen the Focusing Iris. At first, a single spell wanted to drain the arcane energy of the entire Cursed Land.
Although the imitations were not that exaggerated, their power exceeded these goblin cannons, and they could easily clear out all these cannons one by one.
However, compared to the enemies encountered after officially arriving on the island, these goblin cannons are just an appetizer.
The tin roofs of rows of factory buildings of the Tinker Guild run by Rudolfons were opened, and dozens of airships flew out!
Unlike Gazlowe's idea, Radolfons did not choose to simply escape, because he understood how important air supremacy is for an island like Kezan!
There is no point in running away, only in fighting can you survive!
Dozens of airships formed an aerial fortress in the sky. On top of this aerial fortress were goblin engineers who controlled the flying golems.
This is the answer given by Rudolfons. Airships have no hand-to-hand combat capabilities at all. Simply adding too many weapons to the airship will affect the speed of the airship.
So he connected all the airships in the air to form a huge aerial fortress to prevent the enemy from gaining the commanding heights for air suppression.
The flying golems on the ships, which are more maneuverable but lack the ability to fly for a long time, rely on the airship as their mothership to challenge the dragons who side with the alliance!