It has to be said that Hot Sand is really persistent in his desire for Hanhai Protector’s textile technology.
Before Ner'zhul opened the Dark Portal for the second time and started a war, this guy had planned to use the textile technology of the Vast Sea Protector. However, Hotsand was the stronger party at that time, and he planned to use the method of blocking raw materials to plunder it.
Now times have passed, Ner'zhul is a thing of the past, and Kezan surrendered to the Alliance in humiliation, but Hotsand still does not forget its original intention and longs for the technology of the Vast Sea Protector.
"Haha, you didn't get it through economic means or war means, and now you want to get it by detaining Noggenfogg? Regarding this matter, I will file a complaint with Lord Malfurion."
"Please don't be so excited. I am not asking for technology, but I want to make an exchange."
Hot Sand raised his hands in a false gesture of surrender.
"We can do technology exchange. Kezan also has the technology you need. I heard that the Alliance is going to develop heavy industry in Alterac. You are more experienced, but compared to Kezan, you are still inferior, right?
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This is a true statement. Li De was not surprised that Rongsha was well-informed. He motioned for the other party to continue talking.
"Of course, light industries like textile technology are certainly not as valuable as heavy industries like steel and metallurgy, so in the process of technology exchange, we will still have reservations about core technologies."
Hearing what Rousha said, Li De suddenly lost interest.
"If we retain the core technology, forget it. I also have a large number of outstanding engineers under my command. With their capabilities, it is only a matter of time before they can conquer many technologies."
"You also said that it takes time. Isn't saving time a cost? And I said that in addition to technology exchange, Kezan can also OEM for you.
If I understand correctly, the treatment paid to workers by Hanhai Protectorate is quite high. It would be too wasteful to use such high labor costs just to produce textiles. You can definitely produce industrial products with more economic value.
The textile industry can be left to us. Our labor costs are lower. I promise to find Kezan as an OEM. The price of the goods delivered to you will be lower than that of your own production!"
Li De understood immediately upon hearing this that this guy from Hot Sand was planning to set up a sweatshop in Kezan.
Although he despises Kezan's behavior, Li De understands that even if he does not provide OEM services for him, Kezan will still squeeze the workers to produce other things. Kezan's caste system that divides goblins into seven levels determines this kind of behavior.
inevitable phenomenon.
After some thought, Li De decided to agree to Hot Sand's proposal.
"Okay, we will transfer a few production lines to you. While you are working for Hanhai Protector, you will also provide us with a batch of technologies. I will send Bigwitz to contact you about this matter.
But as you said, this matter does not constitute any transactional connection with the release of Nogfogg.
Today I will bring back Nogfogg, and the technical exchange and cooperation will start in three months."
Resha said with a kind smile.
"Don't worry, I understand that these two things are not connected in any way."
Although Li De agreed to introduce technology to Kezan, it was a decision made on the spot, but it was still weighed.
After Hanhai Duhu experienced the first industrial revolution, the productivity of spinning increased explosively, and Hanhai Duhu also successfully reaped that wave of dividends.
However, after the explosive growth period, it has now basically entered a stable period, the price of yarn has also fallen back, and profits are no longer as large as before.
If you want to ensure profits in the future, it is not easy to just produce yarn as Hot Sand said. Hanhai Protectorate needs to carry out an industrial upgrade. At this time, it is also a good idea to eliminate the backward old production lines to Kezan.
Of course, Kezan will not be allowed to repeat the successful route of the Hanhai Protector after obtaining these technologies, and Kezan will also be restricted in other aspects.
"Speaking of which, before I came to Kezan this time, your country's former trade king Gryzlik found me and asked for my release. What do you think of this matter?"
Rousha was stunned at the time. This matter really should be weighed carefully.
From the perspective of personal interests, everyone would like to see the carving up of Gryzlik's power. But from the perspective of the overall interests of Kezan, Kezan still needs the military strategist Gryzlik.
When Kezan lost to the Alliance, it was not because of Gryzlik's military talent, but because Kezan lost to the Alliance in terms of overall grand strategy.
The instrument of surrender was the shackles placed on Kezan. The most severe one was not the war reparations, but the fact that the army had to be reduced by 70%!
Only 30% of the original army is left. If such a small army wants to ensure its own security, it must improve the quality of the army. Only Grizlik can do this well.
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Moreover, in Kezan's current three-party restriction structure, the three camps belong to two large and one small. Gallywix is too weak and may fall to one side at any time, causing an imbalance. Therefore, it is also very important to invite Gryzlik to come back to balance the situation.
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"Well, it's okay for King Grizlik to come back. We welcome his return. But this matter will be started at the same time as the technical cooperation, just three months later. Before that, I hope you
This can be kept secret."
Hotsand does this to gain an information advantage. During these three months, he will try to eat away as much of Grizlik's power as possible until Grizlik returns to Kezan. At that time, if Radol Vons -
The Moguls have not yet stopped, so they will naturally have to bear the wrath of Grizlik.
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After everything was settled, Hotsand released Noggenfogg as promised.
It had been a long time since he had seen Noggenfogg. Li De was filled with emotion and patted him heavily on the shoulder.
"Marin, I have wronged you during this period. You are finally reunited with your family."
Nogfogg also nodded with tears in his eyes. The concept of "going home" was once almost a luxury, but now, although he can go home, he has another heavy burden on his heart.
After leaving Hotsand, Li De took Nogfogg to Malfurion to meet Shandris. On the way, Li De mentioned some recent work.
"Now that you are back, the burden on us can be lighter. I took over the work of the Ministry of Finance for a while. Only by handling those tasks personally can I realize how big the gap is with you in economic work.
Now the capital is still working according to the economic policies you set before, but now that the war is over, Alterac is building a new industrial zone, and the Kingdom of Stormwind is also establishing a trade system with Gorongas.
The situation has changed, and our policies also need to be adjusted. But when it comes to formulating new policies, we will be stretched thin without you."
"Oh ah……"
Nogfogg just woke up from a dream, and just hummed and agreed, which made Li De feel a little confused. The economic structure around the world is changing. Such a big game of chess, Nogfogg would definitely have done it in the past.
I’m already gearing up, why am I so uninterested now?
However, Li De didn't show anything on his face, but he didn't say anything more.
Arriving at Malfurion's residence, the Archdruid and Shandris were chatting inside.
Most of the time, Malfurion is a very kind man, and because Shandris is Tyrande's adopted daughter, he behaves like a completely loving father.
When talking about Shandris' love life, Malfurion could not help but make some comments about Li De.
"The human guardian is indeed very good. Even Ms. Ysera once praised him in front of me. Combining with the human race is still acceptable to the Kaldorei, and his appearance barely meets our aesthetics.
In fact, I would say that as a male, it is better to be a little bigger, as strong and stable as a bear. But I really don’t understand what Tyrande thinks, that he doesn’t like it..."
Halfway through his words, Malfurion realized the gaffe he had made in front of Shandris, coughed twice and then spoke again.
"In fact, appearance is not that important. It is good to be clean and tidy. You must not condone men's sloppiness. This is what I felt during my time in Kezan. The dignified business king did not pay much attention to personal hygiene and had a bad body odor.
I'm going to vomit."
With his keen hearing, Li De listened to these words word for word. He never imagined that the mysterious and powerful Malfurion could have such a nagging side.
He also deliberately coughed twice so that Malfurion could hear him coming back.
Sure enough, the conversation stopped in the room, and with Malfurion's permission, Lid walked in with Nogfogg.
Both of them were a little embarrassed. Li De noticed that Shandis was holding a cup of hot tea in both hands, sitting obediently on the chair and winking at him playfully.
"Have the detained people been released?"
In the end, it was Malfurion who took the initiative to ask, and Li De bowed slightly and answered.
"Thank you for your concern. Our Finance Minister has been released."
Following Lid's words, Malfurion looked at Nogfogg who was standing aside.
Noggenfogg also saluted Malfurion anxiously. The archdruid looked at Noggenfogg emphatically, frowned and said.
"Was your country's finance minister unfairly mistreated during his imprisonment? I think he needs to take a shower now."