Chapter 1194 The Alliance Chamber of Commerce returns from the expedition!
The cold winter rain in April in the wasteland lasted for five days.
The raindrops mixed in the mist were as sharp as needles, hitting the body as if it could tear the skin.
Especially the raindrops dripping down the back of the neck, as if they are trying to suck away all the body heat from a person, and then freeze the soul.
Fortunately, the Tianyuan Territory has already prepared corresponding measures to prevent the cold.
Whether it’s the heating tunnels that are being inspected every day, or the two new sets of warm cotton-padded clothes that each person can replace, or the free cold-repelling soup at the entrance of each village.
A multi-pronged approach was taken to prevent the wind chill caused by the cooling from sweeping over.
However, in other parts of the New World, the impact of the sudden cooling was severe.
It's okay for those territories with thousands of people. The lord has the right to make decisions and can command everyone to shrink for a while without affecting development.
However, it is difficult to do this in hundreds of thousands or millions of territories. The huge population size inherently determines that it is more difficult to execute simple orders. Many lords are already worried about the spread of large-scale plague caused by cold wind.
“It’s also very cold today. I don’t know what it’s like in other places.”
At the stall distributing cold-repelling soup at the outpost, Fan Fu was putting down the medicine bowl and looking to the horizon with some worry.
From being at a loss five days ago, to gradually accepting it, and now integrating into it.
In this village and town that had regained civilization, his worries began to change.
It’s no longer about daily sustenance or the dangers surrounding us.
More importantly, they became worried about other survivors in other places in the New World.
The steward in charge of the cold-repelling soup stall took the bowl and put it into the hot water bucket next to it for high-temperature sterilization.
Then he shook his shoulders and said with a smile:
"Old Fan, don't worry, I tell you, this wasteland hasn't been your turn to worry about yet."
The steward's name is Leng Arong. He is not an old resident, but also a newcomer in the past few months.
Because he is diligent and conscientious in his work, and he learns the language very quickly.
Only in this way can he stand out among tens of thousands of people, and soon he can get the position of the person in charge in front of the stage.
"I'm not worried about him, I'm just a little worried about them."
Fan Fuzheng sighed, originally he wanted to say something harsh.
But it was difficult to disguise the words, so I could only sigh and tell the truth.
"Unlike in our territory, where everyone has new clothes to wear, many people in my previous territory still wear thin knitted clothes. When the cold weather comes, some people will get seriously ill!"
In the Taihu Territory, only individuals with good character and families who can endure hardships are gathered.
It can be in the wasteland, it can be in the end of the world.
In a chaotic era, good character naturally means poverty, and it is impossible to rob others and quickly accumulate wealth like those gangsters.
When we arrive in the New World, it coincides with the cold winter, so I'm afraid the days ahead will be difficult.
"There's nothing we can do about it. You know the current situation very well. It's only thanks to the blessings of the lords and the group of old residents who first came to the New World to endure hardships that those of us are living today.
Stop thinking about it, it will make you uncomfortable if you think about it too much!”
Ah Rong comforted him, his tone filled with both happiness and emotion.
After getting to know Fan Fuzheng in the past two or three days, he also knew that this lord personally recruited talents from the fighting arena and was born with a compassionate heart.
But just like what he said, in the chaotic wasteland, kindness and kindness can't save anyone.
On the contrary, it will cause yourself to fall into a cycle of mental internal friction.
"Brother Rong, I'm here to buy soup and medicine again. Could you please pack fifty portions? It's urgently needed!"
While the two were talking, a Blue Star man walked over with a smile on his face.
It's Gopher Man!
The temperature has dropped in recent days, and the residents in the shelter are doing fine, but the guards who need to go out on duty are freezing.
After all, even when the temperature was the lowest in Qinggang City in the past, it was still five degrees above zero.
For example, the weather is now close to minus 30 degrees Celsius. This is the first time that everyone has been exposed to it since they were born.
"One copper coin for one portion, fifty copies, fifty copper coins."
"Ah? The price has increased?"
Yesterday, a portion of the decoction only cost 8 iron coins, and fifty portions only cost 40 copper coins.
Today, it has increased by ten?
The Blue Star person in charge of purchasing was immediately dumbfounded and counted the money in his pocket with trembling fingers.
There are forty-six pieces in total, and there are still four missing pieces.
"These medicinal materials do not come from the sky, they are all grown bit by bit in the ground. When the weather gets cold, the output will decrease.
Furthermore, the people responsible for planting medicinal materials have to go out to take care of them in the cold weather. Shouldn’t this increase their wages?
The price increase has been registered and you can check it by going to the Exchange Office at the main entrance."
Leng Arong patiently explained that he did not have the slightest prejudice because the other party was from Blue Star.
In recent months.
As the surrounding environment gradually stabilized due to the dichotomy between the Alliance and the Clear Harbor Sanctuary, the demand suppressed by the struggle among the major shelters in the city also began to surge, forming a basic business environment.
And unlike the previous one-on-one transactions, the two parties always have to worry about whether the other party will do something dirty.
Business today can be said to be extremely fair and transparent.
Among them, the two largest entities are the Alliance Chamber of Commerce established by the alliance, and the other is Qinggang Market established by Qinggang Shelter.
Transactions within the control of the Alliance Chamber of Commerce.
Not only can you get all-round protection from Alliance soldiers to ensure that no vicious incidents will occur.
You can also go to the alliance's main trading point, Tianyuan Outpost.
Not only can you purchase a more complete range of goods here, but you can also check the completely fair and transparent registered prices in real time at the General Administration of Trade.
This point alone completely breaks the previous vicious trading environment where you were blind to me.
And on the other side is Qinggang Market.
Although Tang En copied these rules, he also added the benefit of door-to-door delivery.
But why are the gopher guys in the city still willing to come to the Alliance Chamber of Commerce to trade?
There are three main reasons.
First, because of the richness of types, the two cannot be compared at all.
The supplies sold by the Alliance Chamber of Commerce cover many aspects, including not only food, energy, metals, agricultural products, industrial products, building materials, medicines, daily necessities, but also powerful munitions!
As long as it can pass the alliance's review, it can be purchased at an unimaginably low price.
Second, because of the transparency of the registration price, there are credibility endorsements from managers of several shelters.
Although everyone didn't quite believe in the character of Yehu and Aldrich, they had great trust in Mr. Sumo, the manager of Tianyuan who was majestic when he appeared and even had the ability to fight Hades.
In addition, during this period, the Alliance Chamber of Commerce did punish several examples of malicious violations.
Whether it's just a show or something real.
These real-life cases are deeply imprinted in the minds of every shelter manager, leaving an extremely trustworthy impression.
And the third thing is the respect shown by Leng Arong now.
The power of the Alliance is at its peak.
Especially after installing more and more tanks and weapons, it has become several times more powerful than before the Metal Sigh disaster.
In the past, when there were such terrifying forces, they would often use force to overwhelm other shelters.
But now, no matter it is a large or small shelter, no matter it is a resident or manager in any shelter.
All can be respected within the alliance's jurisdiction and treated equally.
And this is exactly what Sunny Harbor Refuge can't do under any circumstances.
Their arrogance has been imprinted in their bones. Even if they realize that the world is different now, it will be difficult to reverse it in a short time.
"Okay, I only have forty-six copper coins here." After counting all the money, the Blue Star person in charge of purchasing was too lazy to make a wasted trip to the Exchange Office, so he could only say helplessly.
However, before he could finish speaking, Fan Fuzheng's voice sounded next to him.
"I'll make up for the rest."
"Um?"
The Blue Star person in charge of purchasing turned around in surprise, thinking he had met an acquaintance from a nearby shelter.
But the next second, he froze on the spot.
"Is it you?"
"Captain Roman, we meet again." Fan Fu was smiling and took out four copper coins from his pocket.
There are some similarities between Blue Star Language and Chinese Language.
At present, Tianyuan Territory has compiled a complete teaching book. Fan Fuzheng has only studied for five days, and he has no problem with basic communication.
Of course, the accent must sound a little strange.
"No, we can't accept this."
Roman was stunned, then shook his head quickly, trying to reject Fan Fuzheng's kindness.
Being able to obtain unlimited trading rights for half a year has already put Yin's Shelter on the fast track to development.
These days, the managers all told him to thank him properly when he finds the noble person.
Why are you collecting money now without thanking me?
"It's okay, just think of it as something I lent to you and return it to me later!"
Fan Fuzheng shook his head and simply gave the four copper coins directly to the steward Leng Arong.
After getting to know the surrounding situation in the past few days, he also knew that living in these small shelters was not much easier than in the Taihu territory.
It’s even because I have forgotten how to develop externally, and sometimes I can’t find a direction even if I try hard.
"Then thank you!"
Just assuming it was a loan, Roman felt relieved.
He eagerly handed over all the copper coins in his hand and watched Ah Rong counting packages of decoctions one after another from the frame at the back, with joy in his eyes.
One portion of the decoction can be used to cook five large pots, and one pot can be distributed to eighty people.
At fifty servings, almost everyone in the Silver Shelter can drink it and survive the cold winter safely.
As long as we can wait until spring when the weather gets warmer.
I heard that the Alliance and Sunny Harbor Sanctuary intend to jointly rebuild the city. Catching up with this wave of development, the Silver Sanctuary will soon get better.
"Thank you before for saving our family. I don't know Blue Star Language, so please forgive me!"
Fan Fu was helping to load the medicine and thanked him smoothly.
This is what I say from the bottom of my heart.
At that time, the family had just arrived in Qinggang City and experienced hundreds of radioactive beasts attacking them. It was a moment of shock.
Although the team led by Roman did not play a big role, the sense of security it brought was unparalleled.
And it was he who took his family to the checkpoint and entered the Tianyuan territory without any danger.
"You are too polite. You are from the Alliance, so you are our friends!"
"The Alliance has given us so much help. Master Sumo is willing to give us trading permissions. We should also help the Alliance share its worries!"
Roman took the satchel full of soup and medicine, feeling full of peace of mind.
There was also a bit more briskness and doglegness in his speech.
In fact, just a few months ago, Silver Shelter was still part of the South Suburban Alliance and looked down upon the Western Suburban Alliance at all.
But now that people who don’t know hear it, they think that the Silver Sanctuary has been a loyal supporter of the Alliance from the beginning to the end.
"Haha, what you said is nice, I like to hear it."
After finishing writing the sales order, Leng Arong raised his head and was about to stuff the order into his bag.
At this moment, the alarm bells rang loudly in the originally quiet outpost, and the street lights on both sides of the concrete road began to flash yellow warning lights.
"Is the enemy coming?"
Roman was startled and subconsciously hugged the bag in his hand tightly, looking around at places where he could hide.
He is not worried about the enemy that may appear out of nowhere and whether the alliance can deal with it.
If the Alliance can't handle it, then there's nothing the Silver Sanctuary can do.
"It's not an enemy. Enemy invasion is represented by red light and yellow light."
"Rally for events!"
Fan Fuzheng was very calm, recalling the manual he had read dozens of times in the past two days.
The alarm bell and red light represent a major emergency, and enemy invasion is one of the main reasons.
The alarm bell and yellow light represent the need for manpower to gather, not necessarily an enemy invasion.
"It's such a cold weather, how about gathering people together?"
"Isn't it going to be an offensive and defensive drill?"
Leng Arong shrank his head and watched as more and more people began to run out of the ordinary buildings around him.
Some people clearly looked like ordinary residents in the outpost, but the bright guns that were visible under their clothes showed that they were plainclothes guards.
There were also people who were cleaning on the street. They pulled the broom and pulled out a rifle.
What's going on?
He saw that a cleaner who usually boasted to him suddenly transformed into a gun-toting security guard.
Leng Arong's eyes couldn't help but focus forward and saw the long queue and the flow of people coming under the security wall.
This is
More than eighty tanks of various types drove in through the gap under the security wall like a long queue.
A dense crowd of soldiers surrounded the chariot and followed them in. At a glance, there were no less than a thousand people in total.
Boom, boom.
The steps of the soldiers were extremely neat, and every step was full of strength and determination. When they fell, they seemed to cause the ground to vibrate as well.
The chilling atmosphere spread, immediately causing the still panicked outpost to become completely silent.
In the dull sunlight on a rainy day, their shadows did not appear tall.
But that body that has gone through a long journey, crossed mountains and rivers, experienced countless hardships and dangers, and that face that has been weathered and carved with traces of coldness is full of determination and victory.
"The expeditionary force is back?"
An old resident reacted and suddenly burst into surprise.
Before I knew it, almost two months had passed.
It was still early March when the expeditionary force set out, the first snow had not yet fallen in the New Wasteland, and there were only more than 10,000 people in the entire Tianyuan Territory.
When I returned, it was already the middle of winter, the end of April.
Tianyuan's territory expanded several times, and the number of people reached nearly 50,000.
Too many newcomers only knew from the conversations of old residents that the territory had sent an expeditionary force to perform a mission, but they had no idea about the configuration of the expeditionary force or the status of the war.
Now, the situation is clear.
This expeditionary force, which has been away from its territory for a long time, is finally back!