Kumangla is the largest grain-producing area in Northern Shurima, and Bergun is the largest livestock-producing area—the two are the most important purchasers of grain and non-staple food in Zaun.
However, because Kumanggla and Bergun are rich in natural resources and have unique geographical conditions, it was almost impossible in the past to raise the prices of grain and non-staple food through bulk purchases and material hoarding in these two places.
Impossible.
Not to mention the question of how much it costs, even if you spend money, Berguen is still flying the flag of Noxus!
Once the supply of non-staple food in Bergun is low, the Noxians will not ignore it.
But now, a God-given opportunity appeared.
Due to the failure of the Ionian War and the recent Besilico Rebellion, the Noxians will be very busy in the short term.
Once Noxus becomes busy, it means that they have no energy to take into account the price of non-staple food in Besilico.
Moreover, if the Piltover Parliament really reaches a unified opinion, then the issue of funding will not be an issue.
Congressman, you look at me, I look at you, most of them have some emotion in their eyes.
Although the initial investment in this kind of food frying and non-staple food frying is relatively large, if you can really control the market - even if it is a short-term control of the market, the profits will be astonishing!
In this way, we can put pressure on Zaun's economy and people's livelihood, and at the same time, we can take advantage of the opportunity to make some money. Why not?
After a moment, six arms were raised.
Six out of eight council members agreed to the plan.
The plan passed successfully.
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Jess didn't raise his hand.
At the end of the meeting, he still seemed hesitant.
On the one hand, although he, like most people in Piltover, looked down on Zaun, he did not think that both sides had to engage in this kind of war in the economic field. Among the many congressmen, he was the only one who was not a businessman.
I am resistant to this kind of thing.
On the other hand, he is a little worried about Victor's situation. Now because of the joint cooperation between the two cities, Victor's physical problems seem to have a solution. At this time, if the relationship between the two cities deteriorates and the cooperation is terminated, Victor will eventually lose
Without treatment, it would be too heavy for Jess.
Therefore, after the meeting ended, he acted a little hesitant.
Camille obviously noticed this.
"Don't be too nervous, Jess." Finally, he used relatively peaceful means to persuade the members of the parliament to take the path he wanted. Camille seemed to be in a good mood, "Don't worry Victor, the joint cooperation experiment will not be affected.
Influenced.”
"If so, that would be great." Jess responded dryly, "Actually, I don't mind some competition..."
"I understand." Camille nodded lightly, "Mr. Jess, instead of worrying about joint cooperation, it is better to go back and comfort your girlfriend - those lawless sea rats are really disgusting."
"Yes!" Jace could only nod stiffly, "Poor sailors."
In this way, the two people ended their useless pleasantries and passed each other by each other.
Jess quickened his pace, wanting to go back and chat with Mel, while Camille found the editor-in-chief of the Piltover Evening News who was waiting anxiously next door.
"Your Excellency Gray Lady!" After seeing Camille, the bald middle-aged man seemed to let out a long breath, "Should we make some trade-offs in today's evening newspaper? The news about the Zaun people..."
"There is nothing to choose from, just seek truth from facts." Camille gave him an answer that stunned him, "Let the people know clearly what the completion of the new port, the visit of sea rats, and the emergence of new technologies mean...
At this time we should tide over the difficulties together."
The editor-in-chief couldn't help but take out his handkerchief and wiped his forehead again. He seemed to understand something, but he didn't fully understand it, so he could only stand there blankly and force his brain to think hard.
As if because of his overloaded mind, more and more sweat was wiping off his forehead, almost flowing down in strands - fortunately, he finally understood what Camille meant before his handkerchief got soaked.
"I understand, I understand." Mr. Editor-in-Chief lowered his head and said, "The people should understand the threat of Zu An..."
Seeing that the other party was very polite, Camille nodded with satisfaction and said no more.
When the editor-in-chief saw this, he simply picked up his document bag and trotted out of the parliament building.
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Soon, that day's Pic City Evening News was finally released after being delayed for an hour.
Today's Evening News changed its previous contemptuous attitude towards Zaun and turned to seek truth from facts. It reported in detail the entire process of the putting into use of Zaun's new port. It also highlighted several breakthroughs of Zaun, whether they were brand-new
The machinery is still a precious commodity in Ionian trade, and it has been featured in many headlines.
At a time when dock workers often take to the streets to protest due to high work pressure and reduced wages, the Piltover Evening News's objective report is like cold water being poured into a frying pan, which suddenly makes the dock workers in Piltover
It exploded.
Our lives are hard enough as it is!
At this time, the Zaun people will come over to compete at low prices?
It’s so shameless!
Normally when this happens, dock workers would often choose to storm the parliament building, but this time, according to the Evening News, the parliament has made it clear that it will definitely fight for the right to work for the people of Piltover and make the people of Zaun pay the price - so
, these workers who had nothing to do because they could not find a job, simply rushed to Zaun.
Following the experience of being arrested when they stormed the joint collaborative laboratory last time, these workers simply stayed on the elevator passage and began to speak frantically to Zaun below. Their words were extremely insulting, and just listening to them would make people's blood pressure rise.
.
However, the Zaun people below are not arrogant. After the Piltover workers started a scolding war here, many Zaun people below chose to scold them back - and when it comes to trolling, even if everyone is bitter haha
With workers, Zaun’s advantages are also astonishing.
The feud was started by longshoremen in Piltover.
But it ended with a great victory for the Zaans.
And this also means that the relationship between the two parties has finally begun to become tense.
However, just as Mrs. Piltover was gearing up and planning to use financial means to make Zaun look good, they did not know that in Hedoram, not far from Piltover, someone had already set their greedy eyes on him.
On Pi Cheng.
From the perspective of the people of Piltover, the economically fragile Zaun is just a piece of meat on the chopping board.
In Swain's view, why is Piltover, which is militarily weak, not the same?