The core value of rumors, or news, lies in timeliness and authenticity. Expired and illusory things are worthless. But on the Bis continent, there are not many channels for the spread of news. If we really look back, we can see the past.
The most authoritative ones are the official stations. These stations are set up on trade routes and transportation systems, and there are always so many inside stories and secrets leaked out.
Then, these things that can invigorate people and make people feel sad will soon enter hotels, hostels and markets in cities at all levels. But as time goes by, the authenticity of the news will gradually decrease, and it will be replaced by
Coupled with the important task of entertaining the public - it is like when the army is on night patrol, the leader of the team passes the message "There is a pit ahead", but when it is passed to the end of the team, it becomes "Don't take it too seriously".
Another effective information channel is the mercenary guild. As long as you pay money, a large number of mercenaries will provide anyone with as accurate information as possible, and they will never sell to just one company. When they have good things in their hands, they will follow the instructions of the customer.
The rankings on the table are used to promote. However, the news of different attributes will only be circulated at their own exclusive level. Just like the things of the aristocratic class, ordinary people are not qualified to have access to them. Even if they accidentally know about them, they are just scraps.
material.
In fact, these news channels all have flaws, whether they lack authenticity or the level of communication is too narrow. So, how can a subversive news be spread? Especially when the parties concerned hope that as many people as possible will know the news.
In recent years, the number of homeless people on the Bis Continent has increased dramatically. Businessmen among the homeless people discovered some new ways to make money more than a year ago, one of which is the reading hall - if you just look at the name, others will
You might think that this is a high-end facility like a library, but it actually has nothing to do with a library, but a place that simply sells information.
In cities at the capital level of the empire, the reading halls are very grand, spacious and bright; in cities at the provincial capital level, the reading halls cannot be grand; and in docks or small cities with enough people, the reading halls are even more spacious.
It can be opened by making do with simple things, even using wooden boards to simply surround an open space. The only thing that remains unchanged is the things sold in these large and small reading halls.
News, real and timely news, was copied on various papers and posted on the four walls in categories!
It contains the decrees of various empires, secrets of the aristocracy, and a large number of commercial needs from other places... and the source, time, and importance are indicated...
No matter who you are, regardless of your gender, age, him, her, or it, as long as you are willing to spend two copper coins, you can enter this kind of building to read what you are interested in. It doesn't matter even if you are illiterate.
For two copper coins, you can enjoy high-end services, and there will be literate people who can interpret everything for you.
Soon, the business of the reading hall has penetrated into the people. It not only sells news from other places, but also spreads local news to other places. Businessmen can pay to post purchase information, and if they want to recruit mercenaries, they can also ask the reading hall for help. There are even nobles who visit the reading hall every day.
They all send people to browse and record things they are interested in... Although this kind of business charges low fees, it is very profitable because there are so many people who need this.
Reading halls first appeared quietly in some imperial capitals, and then gradually expanded in scale. During this period, they also experienced competition between homeless merchants and local merchants, and there was no lack of bloodshed, but in the end no one could do anything to anyone.
The reason is very simple. Local businessmen are deeply rooted and have official support behind them, but homeless businessmen hold the key to this business - a single reading hall cannot survive, because a large amount of information comes from other places, and there must be an interconnected network.
Roads are good, but when it comes to delivering news by fast horse and ship, or getting inside information in other empires, vagrants are the experts at this!
After stumbling for more than half a year, the two groups of businessmen finally completed the distribution of interests and successfully merged together. As for the officials, everything went smoothly after paying a large amount of taxes. When the empires realized that this thing might have destructive power, it was at the time when their national strength was at its peak.
In the weak stage, and reading halls in various places have already been backed up, we can only add some restrictive laws to remedy the situation.
Some people say that this kind of industry is actually run secretly by treaty business groups in order to weaken and seize the control power of many empires over the people. Some people say that this industry was started by the Sibia Empire, because the Keda family has never done it.
Good thing…
But it seems that the former statement is more reasonable. What else does Sibia want from other empires? Is there anything that the Keda family still lacks to this day?
However, in any case, a communication industry that is not limited by the empire has been formed. Under the magic of money, the so-called "news not allowed to be published by the empire" has become a more profitable gimmick, and there are even many ordinary news.
This title was artificially added, and the holder shouted "No viewing!" while extending his hand to ask for money. The result was of course a crowd of spectators...
From the birth of the first reading hall to now, the most shocking news has been constantly refreshed. Just in the past few days, the top list of shocking news has been refreshed again. Many people believe that this news will still occupy the first place long after
No message can overwhelm it unless it is a follow-up message that is closely related to it.
The bold and red title of this news is - "The Dark Demon Tribe will hold secret negotiations with the Sibia Royal Family".
The subtitle below is: It has been confirmed that the content of the negotiation is the self-disintegration of the Sbia Empire and the formation of the Sbia Alliance!
It’s confusing—what kind of faith will the Sbia Alliance take as its core?
No matter who the viewer is, as long as they stand under this title, they will be in a trance for a while. After a while, they will start to ask about the source of the news - the reading hall has laid a golden sign of credibility for more than a year.
It's very high-profile, and who would dare to joke about this kind of news? Didn't you see those noble gentlemen who had gotten the inside story before sighing and keeping secrets?
It seems this news is true!
So, the young people began to pinch their arms and scratch their thighs; the old people burst into tears and trembled all over; and a few people looked up to the sky and cried a few times, "Why? Why is this?" Then they went to find a pond and "plop!"
Jumping - I really can't find a pond, so I have to squat down and drown in a ditch that is half a person's height!
Because in this news, one of the most important messages was expressed, that is, Sibia began to directly negotiate with the demons and would establish a third alliance on the mainland. The blood feud that everyone had in the past could no longer be avenged. What used to be an empire was still under the rule of the world.
Invincible, if it really becomes an alliance - I'm afraid it's not a question of revenge, but a question of whether it will be eradicated!
The people of the Demon Alliance are upright and have to take action to vent their thoughts. Therefore, as soon as this news was released, major cities immediately went into chaos. Large-scale riots broke out in many cities, and angry people lost their minds. Almost all the reading halls were
They were crushed or burned, officials and nobles were attacked, and the police in the city were beaten, so that the army had to be used to suppress it.
As for the Grand Canal under the rule of the Nanyang Treaty Business Group, because it has always implemented moderate controls and not heavy taxes, there are not many riots, but people who jump into the water to seek death almost line up... The Grand Canal is also a river, and you can sink if you jump into it.
There really aren't many places, and the few gems there are are overcrowded.
You must know that on this continent, Cohen Keda has as many enemies as there are stars in the sky.
In fact, after receiving the notice, the treaty merchant group quickly blocked some areas with fast water flow, and then sent some vassal forces out to patrol. The leader issued an explicit order: reward one silver coin for catching a person, double the amount after rescuing him, and persuade him not to seek death again.
Double it again!
Because these people who jumped had a deep hatred for Si Bi in their hearts, hoping that one day they could avenge their grievances, and the sudden shattering of their dreams made them feel that they had no hope of life... But they were the most hostile and understood Si Bi.
The people of Asia are all in the treaty business group. Only they know that things are not simple. They have to protect this group of people who still retain their blood and ideals. They are almost the backbone of the future resistance to the Sibia Alliance.
Putting aside these utilitarian mentality, how can it be embarrassing if thousands of people are rushing to jump into the Grand Canal while the treaty business group is watching indifferently?
For a time, speedboats shuttled on the Grand Canal, and people holding long poles were all over the banks. Not only were those who wanted to jump into the river were stopped, but even the literati and poets who went sightseeing were also implicated... I heard that there were silver coins to take, and people's eyes
It's red. No matter what you do when you go to the river, grab it and throw it aside. Then gather together to "persuade". The lobbyists who appear one after another include whips, wooden sticks, military uniforms, rye bread, and solemn promises to become heroes in the future.
…
The list of those who were persuaded was quickly sent to the temporary headquarters of the Nanyang Treaty Business Group, and then was quickly sent to the highest level. Then, after being passed by several hands, it finally came to the top of the business group.
"It's really adding to chaos. Look at these lists. There are more than 2,000 people, and it's just one morning." On the large terrace near the water, Viscount Gironde held a big pipe in his mouth with a sad look on his face: "Two thousand people."
There are more than a thousand people, and if this continues..."
"Today is the day with the largest number of people, and there will be fewer and fewer people in the future." Duke Swice looked at the river. On the other side of his eyes, there were still a few black spots jumping into the water, but there were two immediately next to them.
An eager speedboat rowed by: "Excluding some false reports and false reports, the number of people who really can't think of it should only be three-fifths. As long as we pass the news out in a timely manner, they will no longer seek death, but should come."
Find us."
"But in this way, the rumors of collusion between the business group and the reading hall will be confirmed."
"Are you afraid?" Duke Swice shook his head: "I am not afraid of leaving any dishonorable rumors, because in this generation, among us, no one can retain his reputation, as long as he has a clear conscience."
"It's not easy for you to say such words, but aren't they my words? Forget it, the bad reputation belongs to me, a farmer, and you can't take the blame." Viscount Gironde puffed out a puff of smoke: "Your Excellency,
You should focus on the negotiation between the demons and Sibia now. I will warn the priests and will not let them leave any record of your presence. But having said that, even if I break my head, I will not be able to think of the superior clan and Sibia.
There will be a day when we sit down and negotiate... By the way, I heard that both parties to the negotiation have arrived?"
"Yes, representatives from both sides are here, and the main members have very high status--Her Royal Highness the Demon Clan's Princess on the Upper Clan's side, and the First Princess on the Sbia side." Duke Swice nodded and said, "Very well.
Is it an accident? The people leading the negotiations are all women. Although Prince Visu of Sibia is also present, he is just an ordinary internal affairs negotiator and will not appear on key matters."
"Compared to the negotiation itself, it is no longer surprising that it is all decided by a woman... When will your Excellency leave?"
"The first round will begin after a few days of rest. Prince Ulysses from the NATO Treaty Business Group and I will be there to watch, and representatives from various empires will be present outside the venue." Duke Swice said: "The information must be tightly sealed, and the negotiations involved must be strictly sealed.
Details will be announced appropriately later.”
"I see, I understand." Viscount Gironde said "Oh": "We need to cooperate with the security..."
"Is there anyone else who needs our protection between these two? If they just point out a finger, which force will not be crushed to pieces?" Duke Swice replied with a wry smile: "We... try our best, but always pursue
Can’t follow in Sibia’s footsteps.”
"I never thought that the treaty business group would be able to compete head-on with Sibia. We are weak, so we can only look for opportunities and use external forces to deal with Sibia." Viscount Gironde disagreed with Siwes.
In other words, he is dissatisfied with Siwei's current frustration: "The most valuable experience in life is the process of fighting in adversity. We are waiting to seize the next opportunity for reversal - many years ago, when I returned to my hometown
Someone told me this when I opened the farm."
"Old Marshal?" Siwes looked up at the sky: "Actually, I really want to know what the old Marshal would do if he encountered what happened today."
"I don't think he is much different from you." Gironde shrugged: "He will start by slapping the table, then slap the attendant, then call on dozens of dancers to perform a dance, and finally take a bath and change
clothes, and serve the representatives on both sides with a smile..."
"The previous steps are unnecessary. I'm going to visit now." Siwei knew that this was an exhortation and an encouragement, so he smiled, turned around and walked a few steps, and turned back when he entered the door. He was cautious about what he was doing.
Gironde said: "Keep an eye on Cohn Keda!"
"Of course!" Gironde nodded his head heavily: "Now he has become a believer and will not slip away easily."
The words of "Farmer" Viscount Gironde spread in the air, and invisible sound waves spread out like ripples, crossing the surging Grand Canal, passing through the vast dividing line between gods and demons, and spreading to distant places...
...After a while, a loud sneeze sounded in the rolling mountains near the west coast of the Sibia Empire!
"Who is thinking about me again?" The young man lying on the tree stump lazily turned over and wiped his face with a silk scarf. A few strands of black hair fell down from his cheeks: "Is your mother finished?
That’s dozens of sneezes!”
The black iron sword was stuck on the ground next to him. A half-man tall, erratic figure was sitting cross-legged on the handle of the sword with his arms folded across his chest. When he heard his complaints, he just let out a disdainful "Humph!"
, and then turned away.
"Do you have any objections? If you do, just say it. Don't be scheming." Cohen took out a bag and gurgled water: "It's a familiar thing. If you make me unhappy - I'll shock you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xuying's body shook a few times, and his blond hair stood up in an exaggerated way.
"Stop! I told you a long time ago that you are not a god yet. Your body is made of flesh. Is it fun to sleep in the open air? You only sneeze when you are sick. You have to find an excuse for this kind of thing. You are so hypocritical!"
Xiaojiu finally couldn't bear it anymore and turned to look at Cohen: "Please think clearly, when is it now - once the news of the negotiations comes out, who will have time to think about you? Take your medicine! Hurry up and get you
This problem is cured! Why would I treat you as a host?"
"It would be nice if things were that simple." Cohen packed up the camping things: "Their negotiations are about to start, but I still have a lot of problems..."
"I don't think your problem is very troublesome." Xiao Jiu's expression was relatively cold: "You won't take the nonsense that if you become a believer, you have to bear the life and death of all people, you won't take it to heart - well, assuming you are really kind and righteous.
The monarch, but you will not be tied down by this kind of thing. Being an enemy of gods and demons sounds so great, but in fact you have been doing this kind of thing. From the day you were born, you have been against gods and demons.
The devil doesn't like it! Then why are you looking forward and backward now? It's like a woman in a dilemma."
"Hey, can you save some face for your master?" Cohen rolled his eyes to Xiaojiu: "Don't think that I don't even have the desire to beat you..."
"Desire! Bullshit desire! Maybe the gods and demons just want you to get entangled in this problem?" Xiao Jiu seemed to be exhausted by this problem: "You have done all kinds of weird things along the way.
, I just didn’t do anything serious - ah ah ah - you shocked me again!"
"Let me show you how powerful the gangster is!" Cohen stood up and threw Xiao Jiu away, then pulled out the black iron sword and walked onto a path: "You can't play such a ruthless character well. To be honest, you have beaten Xiao Jiu along the way.
You have played all the roles you can play, benevolent, wise, badass, perverted, and even a gangster. Where did you learn this?"
"This is my true nature!" Xiaojiu replied seriously: "You can insult me as a person, but you can't insult - ah ah - you bastard shocked me again!"
"Don't steal my lines, I'm warning you, I rely on this for a living." Cohen pointed his finger at Xiao Jiu's head. Although Xiao Jiu was a ghost, Cohen's fingertips could stop on him just right."
"Skin" surface, not even a fingernail penetrated...
Xiaojiu was surprised and said, "You can control your abilities perfectly now. When did you learn this skill?"
"Pretending to be knowledgeable again! Once you have the ability, of course you have to learn to control it." Cohen shook his head: "But I am very troubled by you now. If I leak it a little, how can I control your mouth?"
"Do you think I'm like a thorn?" Xiaojiu sneered: "And besides being able to shock me, you can't do anything to me at all?"
"If you have something to say, just say it and don't play tricks like this."
"It's very simple. The impression I have in your eyes is the same impression you have in the eyes of the gods and demons." Xiao Jiu finally got to the point: "After much thought, the attitude of the gods and demons towards you will not be too complicated.
We may have been led astray by the so-called desire to be controlled - at this critical moment, you are worthy of being feared, but what will they fear about you? A you who is full of desires? Or a person who takes advantage of this
Cohen Keda, who works at the right time and moves towards his goals? Don’t forget that in the near future, at least in name, you will be on an equal footing with the gods and demons!”
"What you said - you're right!" Cohen stood still and straightened his back: "Why should I indulge in the panic of disappearing desires instead of moving towards my goal?"
"Whether a ruler is useful or not depends entirely on whether it is perfect when it is first erected." Xiaojiu said: "If it is inserted crookedly, it will be useless!"
"Yes, speaking of it, I am going to become a god. What if I lose some desire? You have been holding back for three or two days just to tell me this, right?" Cohen looked at Xiaojiu and smiled a little.
Neither yin nor yang: "If this is the case, you must have already thought of how to make me a believer? Then tell me, how should I take this faith?"
"A faith and a mortal hero are essentially the same thing, but there are obvious differences." Xiao Jiu did not argue, but said solemnly: "Everything a mortal hero has done, others have done through hard work or madness.
Imitation can be done with a certain probability; but faith is different, a large number of inhuman deeds cannot be done by mortals - in order to become faith, it is impossible to lack something!"
"The negotiations won't last long." Cohen nodded: "The time is short and the task is heavy, so how can I find 'something'?"
"Hahahahaha..." Xiaojiu laughed so hard: "You also have things you are not good at, and you also have times when you ask for help!"
"Actually." Just as Cohen was about to use Soul Trembling, Xiao Jiu's expression changed: "What's so surprising about the God King and Demon King in your memory?"
"What does this have to do with me? I don't care at all." Cohen frowned: "But they have a lot of legends..."
"Did you see it? Did you see it with your own eyes?" Xiaojiu pursed her lips in contempt: "I'm afraid you have never believed it in your heart!"
"You mean... what I need now is..." Cohen suddenly realized that most of Xiao Jiu's character and memories came from the demon of killing. Naturally, he understands gods and demons better than anyone else. Xiao Jiu is very familiar with this kind of thing.
It's easy to see the truth.
"The magic stick." Xiaojiu stretched out a finger and waved it in front of Cohen: "You only need a competent magic stick!" (To be continued)