In the face of the dwarves' strength, population, and food production capacity, what they can do is really limited.
Without a vast territory and population, even dwarfs have no way to expand their influence in this world.
Therefore, it is not like they are holding on to their technological capabilities like a life-saving straw. It is simply impossible. They must do this in order to survive in a world full of crises.
Li Ke understands this, he has analyzed it before.
But he couldn't tolerate being treated as a villain.
"You may have misunderstood us. In fact, this contract is exactly the contract we drew up after contacting the human lords. It is a clause recognized by most alliance members."
Miss Kelsey looked at Li Ke seriously.
"So, there is no such thing as what you said, that we dwarfs deliberately used harsh terms to deal with you!"
"Oh? What are these human lords asking for? Are you doing it on purpose? Or do you think I can't see through your next words?"
Li Ke dismissed the dwarf's sophistry.
He probably knew what the dwarf wanted to say.
Because in fact, this plan is a real convenience for those lords, because their productivity, system, and knowledge are simply not able to understand the importance of independent technology trees like Li Ke.
They do not want to hire more advanced machines, because labor is worthless to them, and they do not want to make the people of the territory too rich, because for them, this will only increase the cost of their rule.
They don't want their subjects to have enough food, drink, and clothing. They just want their subjects to remain half-dead.
After all, only under such circumstances can the people be better governed.
Therefore, they found high-quality and low-priced dwarfs to take over some of them, so as to prevent the unscrupulous people in their territory from being able to learn these techniques.
Naturally, they need a third party that can provide less backward technology, but can be completely isolated from their own citizens, and at the same time allow them to give themselves a reasonable and legal reason to increase taxes.
It is simply not more legitimate to raise taxes in order to build a territory.
It's just like what Kelsey said, he's completely following the human race. People who believe this kind of thing usually have something wrong with their brains.
Those lords would not have thought of it, and the dwarfs would never have thought of it. Although this race looks quite happy, in fact, they almost never make mistakes in their political decisions. They basically make the right sides and choices. This is a standard art.
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"…………"
Kelsey didn't know what to say to Li Ke. In fact, Li Ke was right.
The dwarfs were indeed forced to monopolize these technologies at first, but after they reacted, they immediately discovered how convenient and beneficial this thing was to them.
And once established facts and rules are formed, there is no doubt that they can do a lot of things.
However, things that have been going smoothly all this time suddenly met a guy who was quite ungrateful. Kelsey felt that her mind was a little confused.
She is very worried that human beings have changed beyond her imagination.
So she asked.
"Do you plan to update the machine once a year? Otherwise, there is no need for you. We have mature dwarf technology engineers, and you can hire them to do anything. Moreover, we don't really need this food.
You know, Lordaeron's past is that of a truly good person."
She is still trying to save their order, because the dwarfs really need profits now.
They even told Li Ke that they didn't really need Li Ke's food. After all, the alliance's aid was very generous.
But Li Ke couldn't bear to hear this the most.
"In this case, it seems that we each need to prepare again before we can continue talking."
Li Ke has decided to find the goblins. He originally thought that after the gnomes lost their homeland, they would be in urgent need of regaining their strength for various reasons. But now it seems that although their situation is indeed difficult, it is not enough for them to abandon him.
The point of principle.
Perhaps when the undead disaster occurs and food prices skyrocket, these dwarfs will be able to understand how important a stable buyer is.
"Well, I guess so."
Although Kelsey was regretful, Li Ke still gave her the previous order for chemical raw materials, and he did not prohibit their caravan from purchasing grain in his territory, so she had no intention of completely falling out with Li Ke.
However, when watching the dwarf jump off the chair and walk towards the door, Li Ke spoke deliberately.
"Grayson, go help me spread the news and say that I am willing to pay to hire goblin chemical experts and chemical equipment, but the prerequisite is that I must teach my workers. Oh, I remember I know a goblin, his name is Luo
Here comes M. Sanchi... If that doesn't work, let's look for the Bilgewater Cartel. I really like their new leader Gallywix, oh, Levi Gaz of Stranglethorn Vale, and Gazlowe of Venture Capital.
, can all become our friends.”
As soon as Li Ke finished speaking, the half-opened door closed instantly. Then under Li Ke's gaze, Kelsey returned to her seat angrily with a vicious and cute expression.
Then she hugged her small breasts and looked at Li Ke with a rather unhappy expression.
"Conditions can be negotiated!"
They dwarfs can make less!
But we must not let the goblins benefit!
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In the end, this bilateral cooperation was reached.
Li Ke still wants to support these dwarves in establishing canneries and other departments in his territory, but these cans are not allowed to be sold to any race other than dwarves.
The purchased chemical equipment still needs to be repaired and maintained by dwarf engineers, but they must ensure that one engineer must teach five people how to repair and maintain, as well as the working principle and design concept of the machine.
Moreover, a team of 200 people was sent to Li Ke to set up a training class. Whatever Li Ke bought, they had to explain the principles and manufacturing methods of these machines to Li Ke's engineers and workers.
Special sales of grain will also be carried out, but it will be transported by the dwarf fleet themselves, and a contract will be signed once a year.
The only thing about this new treaty that made Li Ke heartbroken was that after he drew up this treaty, the prices of all machines doubled.
This is a lot of money.
But Li Ke was in pain and happy.
After all, it's all the Black Dragon Prince's money...and the sorceress finally came to him with the money.
