One or two, when everyone bowed down in front of Xu Lai, Xu Lai's identity as the underground king was no longer in doubt.
"Please get up, everyone. Since everyone is willing to regard me as king, I naturally have no reason not to give face.
From now on, we are all a family.
Our family will not speak the same language. From now on, everyone in the underground city, including you and your tribe, will be protected by me.
I cannot guarantee your absolute safety. , but I can promise to help you get justice after you have been wronged
The so-called fairness means that you are not the first to cause trouble.
You also know that I belong to the Empire, and the Empire, the Barrier and the Tower are all my friendly forces.
As for them, as long as you didn't take the initiative to cause the problem, I will definitely help you get justice if you are bullied.
For the rest of the camps, I can promise to protect you, but only when the dungeon is invaded.
If you conquer someone else's territory and are bullied by others, don't say I don't care about you. ”
"Your Excellency Xu Lai, you are too worried. Although our underground city has the habit of looting, from now on, we will definitely not take the initiative to rob humans and elves.
Although we often rob others, we We never occupy other people's places.
Our dungeon race is special and cannot survive on the ground for a long time, so we always just grab something and leave, and we don't like to invade."
Jones is humble. explained.
"Your Excellency, Master, since you have recognized the identity of my lord, it seems inappropriate to use your title again."
After Jones finished speaking, Giron immediately added.
Jones smiled awkwardly: "To put it this way, it is indeed inappropriate to call you Your Excellency. I wonder if my king has a title?"
Xu Lai shook his head. He actually did not think that things would happen. So smooth.
He was ready for the first negotiation to break down, but he didn't want these dungeon breeders to lose the courage to resist just because of a small friction.
Of course, it is not difficult for them to surrender to themselves and others so easily.
When the next person stronger than Xu Lai appears, these guys may not hesitate at all and immediately kneel down to others again.
"We will discuss the account ban later. Let's set the rules first." Xu Lai thought for a while and said.
A few people looked at each other and said in unison: "But it depends on my king's orders."
Xu Lai coughed, but did not speak, but looked at Jilong.
The previous surrender was only superficial. Kneel down and worship Xu Lai, which is a lot of meat, and there is no actual loss.
But what we want to talk about next are all actual interests, and both sides may break up at any time.
In this case, Xu Lai is still not suitable to leave the game directly, lest there is no room for maneuver in the end.
Before Xu Lai, he had not considered letting Ji Longlai be his spokesperson, but as Xu Lai's assistant, Jilong knew many things.
Otherwise, Xu Lai would not signal Ji Long to speak on his behalf on this occasion.
Jilong nodded knowingly and coughed to clear his throat.
His cough also successfully attracted the attention of others to him.
“Ahem, what my lord wants is to clearly explain the rights and obligations of both parties before honoring the king, so as to avoid trouble in the future.”
“That’s right, that’s right. That should be the case." Jones responded quickly.
"Why don't we just massage Queen Lil's old one, since everyone is familiar with it anyway." Gordon, the Tauren King, patted his thigh and said.
“Cough cough cough cough…”
"Cough cough...cough cough..."
In an instant, coughs could be heard one after another inside and outside the tent.
People who don’t know, think that there is some kind of acute infectious disease here.
"How can the new king continue to use the old system? Gordon, if you don't understand, you can just shut your mouth."
Queen Medusa, who has always been relatively silent, can't stand it. I couldn't help but get angry with Gordon.
How ruthlessly Moriel exploited her, even Jones, who was not the tribe leader, couldn't stand it. How could the chiefs of various tribes accept it?
We finally gave away a queen. If a new one comes, they will not be able to survive.
Gordon is not stupid, of course he knows how ruthlessly Moriel exploits her.
It’s just that the Tauren tribe has always been more cooperative, and their racial characteristic is that they charge forward and never flinch.
I don’t know how many people from the Tauren tribe died because of Moriel.
Not to mention, just before Xu Lai took Reina to wreak havoc in the underground city, the Tauren tribe had just killed a chief Dais.
For this reason, the tauren tribe is actually more cared for by Moriel, and their treatment is relatively high, even better than that of the Evil Eye and the Medusa tribe.
The reason why Gordon proposed using the old system was not only to repay Xu Lai for saving his life, but also the most important reason was that the old system was more beneficial to the Tauren tribe.
Although according to Moriel's expropriation law, it is still considered a harsh rule.
But as long as Xu Lai doesn't let their Tauren tribe die in large numbers in battle, they can accumulate more resources than other tribes.
If something happens in the future, their Tauren tribe might be able to rise strongly.
In the final analysis, it is impossible for outsiders to occupy the underground city for a long time.
Just like people in underground cities who only like to plunder but not occupy, there are two completely different ways of life above and below ground.
The simplest thing is that the cavemen have not even evolved their eyes and are extremely afraid of the sun. How can they survive on the ground?
The same goes for people on the ground, except for freaks like Xu Lai, who can sweep through the entire dungeon alone with only a few guards.
If the others want to occupy the underground city, shouldn't they send a large number of soldiers?
If these people are not exposed to sunlight for a long time and live underground, their morale will collapse soon.
“I don’t agree with the old system either. Queen Moriel oppresses the compatriots in the dungeon too hard, and she doesn’t treat the tribes fairly.
But after all, she is Moriel. A pure dungeon origin, with the support of the Red Dragon King and the Black Dragon King.
Our tribe has been resisting the Dragon Queen for many years, but we have never succeeded.
If my king continues to use Moriel's old system, I am afraid that the underground world will not be peaceful for a moment. "
Harpy Queen Loria also said.
Seeing that everyone disagreed, Jilong also smiled and waved his hand and said:
"Don't get me wrong, my lord. , and never said that Moriel's old system would be used.
What your lord means is that we all discuss together and come up with a plan that satisfies both parties and can achieve long-term peace in the future. ”
Jones shook his head silently in his heart. No matter what, Xu Lai was an exploiter. How could there be long-term peace?
Don't say that Xu Lai is an exploiter. Even if he has too much money to spend, and in turn nurtures the underground city, the people in the underground city will only think that Xu Lai is weak and easy to bully.
Therefore, there is no such thing as lasting peace.
However, this cannot be said on the table.
"What Your Excellency Jilong said is true. Why don't you come up with a plan first and let us discuss it."
Jilong chuckled and said: "This is not suitable. If I propose a plan, it will appear that we are oppressing you. It is better for you to speak first."
If you propose it first, you will lose the initiative, especially In this situation, losing the initiative is not a wise choice.
Neither Xu Lai nor Jilong knew how much Moriel had collected.
If the quotation is low, Xu Lai may be dissatisfied; if the quotation is high and the negotiation breaks down, Xu Lai will still be dissatisfied.
Therefore, in this position in Geelong, speaking first is the most unfavorable choice. "The major tribes have been under the oppression of Moriel for a long time, and during this period of time, uh, misunderstanding.
Moreover, the Southern Empire is unwilling to let us go, and is constantly retaliating against us. There is really not much that each tribe can come up with. "
Jilong smiled and said: "The misunderstanding is solved, and there is no misunderstanding.
As far as I know, the Southern Empire’s revenge on you is entirely due to your plundering behavior in the Southern Empire.
We have no appropriate reason to discourage this kind of just war.
However, after the misunderstanding between you and me is resolved, you can also concentrate your efforts on confronting the Southern Empire, right? "
Really? No?
Jones just wants to use this as an excuse. In fact, the Southern Empire is not important at all.
People from the Southern Empire are brave It wasn't big in the first place, but this attack on the underground city was also out of gratitude to the people.
Even if they kept taking advantage, the Southern Empire still didn't dare to go deep.
After all, they didn't know the actual situation in the dungeon, and the news of Moriel's death could only be known to at least the middle and high-level people in the dungeon.
It can be said that those who are waiting to return to the dungeon, as long as they concentrate their efforts to find trouble in the Southern Empire, and the other party promises not to stay too long, they will return to the ground.
Anyway, they have already taken advantage and can explain to either party. If they go back, they will be injured because of meritorious service. Why should they stay in this dark dungeon longer?
"Having said that, we cannot conjure wealth out of thin air. Can you please allow us to recover first based on the actual situation?"
"Queen Moriel is indeed It's a bit harsh, but we are not unreasonable.
It's just that I don't understand something. Queen Moriel has been killed by our side. Could it be that the resources she has exploited over the years have just disappeared out of thin air? ”
Moriel’s space rings are big, especially the one that can stuff unlimited gold coins and rare resources.
But in the final analysis, this is what Moriel brought out. She There must be countless resources that cannot be taken out, or are unwilling to be taken out.
No need to think about these things. After confirming Moriel's death, they must have been divided up by these powerful people.
However, because Moriel's resources are unevenly distributed, they will not be divided equally.
If it weren't for Xu Lai's external cause, these people would have started fighting over the resources Moriel left behind.
There were constant quarrels below, but Xu Lai sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, resting his chin on his hands and saying nothing.
The underground city was crowded with people, chattering and noisy.
As for Xu Lai's side, it seems much weaker, and only Jilong will be the only one negotiating at the end of the negotiation.
However, Jilong's voice alone was enough to overshadow these dozens of people.
Because behind Jilong stands Xu Lai, Jilong's confidence is extremely deep.
Every sophistry made by the dungeon people was ruthlessly exposed by Jilong.
But although Jilong became more and more excited and excited as he talked, Xu Lai could not let him continue to play unlimitedly.
The people in the dungeon just now have proposed to directly double the share previously supplied to the empire, which is 4 million gold coins per year, plus 100,000 units of rare resources.
Gold coins are nothing, mainly rare resources, especially gems, crystals and other rare resources that are relatively expensive in the empire.
Even if we only calculate the average price, the dungeons cost the empire almost the equivalent of 10 million gold coins every year.
If it were doubled, it would be worth at least 20 million. The key is that even if you have money, you may not have a place to buy it.
However, such a proposal was rejected by Jilong without even thinking about it. He was also from a minor noble family, and he valued fame far less than actual profit.
After such a proposal was easily rejected, everyone in the dungeon also knew that it would be difficult to impress Jilong without coming up with something substantial, so they proposed the idea of doubling the amount again.
Having doubled the tribute so easily, Jilong certainly wants to keep up his efforts.
It was at this time that Xu Lai interrupted them.
It’s no longer possible to interrupt. Let them continue chatting. I don’t know how much gold coins and rare resources will be increased.
The key is that Xu Lai’s existing resources don’t know when they will be used up, and Moriel also gave him a terrifying gift.
No matter how many resources you hoard, if you fail in a battle, you will probably make wedding clothes for others, just like Moriel.
Therefore, the core thing Xu Lai needs to supply is not gold coins and resources, but warriors.
"Gold coins and resources, those are symbolic things. I don't need too many, and I don't want you and your tribe to have any difficulties because of me.
Let's do this, as for gold coins and resources, they are just According to the previous empire's practice, there are still 2 million and 50,000 units of rare resources.
However, I have requirements for rare resources. The main ones are gems and the secondary ones are crystals. If I can't get enough. If so, add a little mercury and it shouldn't be a big problem, right?"
"Sir..." Jilong stood up and hesitated.
He finally raised the tribute to nearly 80 million, and Xu Lai took a breath and sent it back directly.
Although Xu Lai deserves it no matter how much he wants.
But if this is the case, then wouldn’t all his verbal quarrels just now be in vain?
Giron was not happy, but the others were smiling happily, and answered happily that there was absolutely no problem.
However, Xu Lai smiled and waved to Jilong, telling him to sit down and calm down.
“You don’t have to rush to agree first, I haven’t finished speaking yet.”
Of course everyone knew that Xu Lai had something to say, otherwise who could give away the money and resources he had obtained.
“I have a map here, and I marked some buildings on it.
As you know, I can’t stay underground forever, otherwise I wouldn’t need you.
So, I would like to ask you to help me spread this map.
Whose territory the buildings above belong to can help me recruit the soldiers in the buildings. In the middle of each month, send it to Mingyue City
Mingyue City, do you know where it is? This is the place where Moriel fell. If you don’t know, I will have someone mark it clearly on the map.
In return, I will also open an underground market in Mingyue City to sell resources that are not needed on the ground, such as sulfur and mercury.
There are also soldiers, equipment, treasures, and anything that is not suitable on the ground can be placed here. ”
Everyone is very familiar with the map that Xu Lai spread out on the ground. Some people hang it in their own homes.
On this huge map, Xu Lai drew large and small lines, almost full of them. Hundreds of circles
But the good news is that these circles seem to be in the wild, and almost all of them are unoccupied wild buildings. They obviously don't look like the dungeon's own barracks.
Everyone calculated their accounts silently. There were at most a hundred buildings in these large and small circles.
Recruiting soldiers in these buildings is also a very huge expense.
But in comprehensive comparison, it is probably much more cost-effective than 8 million gold coins and 200,000 units of rare resources per year.
Besides, Xu Lai also promised to open up bilateral trade and exchange ground and underground resources.
No matter how stupid you are, you all know how much profit there is. Maybe after completing the share handed over to Xu Lai, they and others can still make some money.
So, everyone silently lowered their heads and communicated with their eyes for a while, and unanimously agreed to Xu Lai's conditions.
"Then, let's draw up a tribute treaty, implement all these into the treaty, and announce it."
People in the underground city may not care much about reputation, but these are all Someone with a head and a face.
In addition, Xu Lai's request was not excessive, and with his strength, there was certainly no need to go back on his words, so they all signed the new treaty in Jilong.
"After signing, let the people outside also sign, including some city lords and clan leaders." (End of Chapter)