Wasteland Development Diary

The fifth day after the bombing ended.

Inside Emerald City.

Zhou Yi and the Bone Man, Sun Chonglai, were chatting about the Mushroom Forest in the house.

"Chairman, recently we completed the supporting improvements to the Giant Mushrooms. A previous problem was the issue of safety and theft prevention."

"In the early stages of Giant Mushroom growth, it's easy to enter by tearing open the fibrous layer, and it's also difficult to lock it up."

"We've confirmed that the feasible method is to wait for the Giant Mushrooms to grow. When the Giant Mushroom grows to a height of 10 meters, its outer skin will be tough enough that it cannot be opened without metal tools. Using metal tools to chisel it open will also cause a very clear vibration sound, which will be immediately detected by the people inside."

"So, in the early stage of its growth, we first fix an entrance and exit with stones, and seal it with wooden boards after it's formed, so that there will be a safe wooden door. It just takes 2 to 3 months to reach a height of 10 meters, so we have to wait patiently."

Zhou Yi thought it was pretty good.

If you want a mature and safe one, wait for a ready-made house. If you can't wait, then live in an unfinished pre-sale house and bear the hidden dangers yourself.

"In addition, there is also a small discovery in the Mushroom Forest. If you have time, Chairman, you might as well come and take a look,"

the Bone Man said.

Zhou Yi shook his finger and said, "Old Sun, you are getting more and more fond of being mysterious and building suspense."

"No, Chairman, because of this matter… I really can't say whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, so you may have to come and see it to be sure."

The Bone Man scratched his head.

Zhou Yi was about to go out with him.

Red Falcon suddenly said, "The Sand Sea Duke is rushing here with Linqin's remote unit."

Zhou Yi raised his eyebrows.

They finally couldn't sit still.

"Old Sun, I'll meet a guest first."

Ten minutes later.

The Mechanical Octopus and the Sand Sea Duke arrived at 3101.

"Mr. Zhou, excuse me for the intrusion."

Zhou Yi nodded: "Speak your mind, I have something to do today."

"…"

The other party seemed a little embarrassed: "Can we talk in private?"

"Speak your mind, I'll only say it once."

"…"

The other party's electronic eyes flickered: "Mr. Zhou, we request peace talks to end this war of honor as soon as possible to restore peace."

Zhou Yi smiled slightly: "I don't demand the cession of territory, but reparations are a must."

"…This can all be negotiated."

Linqin no longer had the arrogance she had before, and was just trying her best to maintain her dignity.

"Old Sha."

The Sand Sea Duke was excited: "Here."

"Calculate the city's losses with Duke Beidu and Duke Steel Refining."

"Yes!"

Zhou Yi looked at the honest Mechanical Octopus and felt much better.

This is the attitude of seeking peace.

In the wasteland world, you really have to intensify the pressure before someone is willing to have a good conversation with you.

Duke Overlord is no exception.

Today I am the great power!

Not to mention, it feels really good.

Half an hour later.

The Sand Sea Duke brought up a metal box from below. This was an enhanced controller composed of a glass screen and sand-grain pixels, but it was larger than the ordinary model used by company employees.

It opened the lid, and a split screen appeared on it.

The left screen showed the ship image of Duke Beidu: "In the area where Shell City is located, the casualties, the destruction of buildings and equipment caused by the war, and the suspension of production of marine fishing, field planting, basic processing, etc.… The total loss is equivalent to 117,000 light seeds."

The right screen was Duke Steel Refining in the form of a strange large car: "The total loss of Steel Refining City is equivalent to 34,000 light seeds."

The Sand Sea Duke finally said, "Sand Harbor City is in the rear, so the impact is smaller, and the loss is about 1,700 light seeds."

Zhou Yi nodded.

Summarizing it, the loss in these three places is 152,700.

I hired two Beiyang corps, spending 40,000 light seeds, and calling Qin Xie's heavy cruiser escort cost 21,000.

That adds up to 213,700.

The loss of Buildings 3 and 4, according to the Emerald City's price of 72,000 per building, is 144,000.

Adding in lost work expenses, emotional distress, etc., the total is 400,000 light seeds.

Previously, Duke Overlord requested reparations of 200,000 light seeds, so it must pay this amount.

For no other reason.

Zhou Yi would not accept this.

He told the other party: "I am a reasonable person. 600,000 light seeds in reparations, and we can have peace talks."

"That's too much…"

The Mechanical Octopus gesticulated with its tentacles and said with some embarrassment: "We estimate that your loss is about 160,000. We are sincerely here to negotiate peace and are willing to provide 180,000 light seeds as compensation."

Zhou Yi was also a little annoyed: "You think it's expensive, I think it's expensive! Do you know how much my soil-breaking light explosion bomb costs? A single one costs more than 70,000."

"That's the price. If you agree, give it. If you don't agree, continue fighting until one side can't take it anymore."

He was already very restrained and didn't ask for an exorbitant price.

The other party's raised tentacles couldn't help but stiffen.

"This… I need to ask Lord Duke Overlord for instructions."

"Go ahead."

The Mechanical Octopus's eyes went out.

Zhou Yi wasn't in a hurry.

Now that he has the initiative, he can decide whether to fight or make peace.

More than ten minutes later, Linqin's eyes lit up again.

"Mr. Zhou, I have obtained the authorization of the Lord."

"There are not so many available light seeds in the Shuanghe area. We can provide a maximum of 400,000 light seeds. For the remaining 200,000, we will pay 30,000 light seeds annually for 150,000, to be paid off in 5 years."

"To the east of the Shuanghe area, there is an overseas Bone Man tribe ruled by us, which has special cattle-raising technology. We are willing to transfer this tribe to you, equivalent to 50,000."

Cattle-raising tribe?

Zhou Yi couldn't help but become interested: "Tell me more about it."

The Mechanical Octopus said: "The Cattle-Training Tribe has 43 Bone Men and 32 Mechanical Cows. The Mechanical Cows they raise can carry heavy objects and serve as vehicles."

Zhou Yi was disappointed.

He thought they were real cows.

He had already begun to imagine dairy products and stewed beef.

It turned out to be fake cows.

But how does taming Mechanical Cows work? Logically, they should be manufactured.

Zhou Yi asked questions.

Linqin said: "It's not manufacturing, it's taming. The Mechanical Cows raised by the tribe are called 'Horned Cows' and can produce cubs. They are a semi-civilized body and need to be tamed before they can be used."

Zhou Yi's expression remained the same, but his heart was surging.

Reproducible electromechanical life?

He immediately asked Red Falcon in the same frequency.

"That's not reproduction, it's just copying."

"Some electromechanical life forms have the ability to self-replicate, usually simple structured repetitive laborers."

Red Falcon said: "If it is a semi-civilized body, its labor value is extremely limited. They cannot communicate and it is difficult to predict their behavior. The risks cannot be controlled, like a mentally disturbed person."

"The smaller the machine with self-replication ability, the more valuable it is. If the size is small enough, it can do high-precision work and enter complex equipment for inspection, debugging and installation. 'Electric Ants' are such a group, and high-precision electromechanical light printing is almost inseparable from them."

"The greatest value of this semi-civilized body proposed by the other party lies in heavy-duty transportation. But there are better vehicle options in this regard, which are more stable, safe and faster. Therefore, they belong to a more tasteless group, and their practical value is much lower than it seems."

Zhou Yi had a different opinion.

Admittedly, Mechanical Cows cannot be compared with mature enhanced vehicles.

But in this era, the price of enhanced vehicles is still not something ordinary people can consider. If it is this kind of constantly reproducible Mechanical Cow, it may be a vehicle that ordinary people can own.

He looked at the Mechanical Octopus: "Show me the real thing."

Linqin's electronic eyes projected a dynamic picture on the wall.

On it was a square mechanical creature that looked like a tin bucket. It had two horns, four feet, and a solid, all-metal structure.

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The Mechanical Cow carried a large number of metal boxes on its back and walked a little awkwardly, but very steadily.

Zhou Yi immediately decided: "Okay. Let's do it this way."

Linqin seemed to breathe a sigh of relief: "In that case, let's sign a formal agreement."

The ceasefire agreement was notarized and signed through the electromechanical city "Notary City".

The two parties to the agreement are Zhou Yi and Duke Overlord.

In addition to the ceasefire reparations treaty, the agreement also emphasized two points.

First, after the ceasefire, neither party shall launch any form of military strike against the other party within five years, attacking the other party's homeland, otherwise it will be regarded as a violation of the agreement, and will be required to compensate 5 million light seeds, and will be subject to sanctions and credit rating downgrades by the electromechanical city.

Second, this agreement must be kept confidential to the outside world, and it is forbidden to disclose the details to third parties, otherwise it will be regarded as a breach of contract.

Zhou Yi could understand.

He got the benefits of the war reparations, so Duke Overlord, as the Governor of the Celestial Dynasty, reasonably wants some face.

Red Falcon confirmed that there were no problems with the treaty.

Zhou Yi signed it.

The entire ceasefire agreement had a strict review process because of the high amount. First, the current situation of both parties needs to be confirmed, and the compensation needs to be transferred to the Wasteland Development Company account through Notary City.

A few hours later, Notary City sent a white drone notary.

The notary explained in detail and strictly explained each article of the agreement, confirming that Zhou Yi understood it correctly and agreed to the above agreement.

On the other side, Duke Overlord was also going through the same process.

Zhou Yi felt like he was on trial, even more tired than when he was fighting.

"Do you confirm that you have understood the responsibilities you need to fulfill, and that you will not violate your agreement with Duke Overlord within the agreed time of ten years, a total of 3,650 days?"

"Confirm."

"Do you confirm that neither external pressure nor internal conflicts will lead you to take military action against the Shuanghe area operated by Duke Overlord?"

"Confirm."

"Do you confirm that your current mental state is normal, that you can take responsibility for your promises, and that you will faithfully and as agreed fulfill your obligations?"

…

Zhou Yi felt like he was being solemnly asked by the master of ceremonies whether he would grow old with Duke Overlord.

But strictness also has its benefits, at least it is not easy for both parties to exploit loopholes.

The entire process took three days.

Linqin then bid farewell and left.

Receiving 400,000 light seeds gave Zhou Yi some comfort.

He immediately divided up this war compensation with the three territorial sea lords, first covering the losses of all parties. Of the remaining 240,000 pure war profits, he took the lion's share of 100,000 for his great efforts, Shell City, which was at the forefront, took 80,000, Steel Refining City, the second line of defense, took 40,000, and Sand Harbor City, the logistics, took 20,000.

Since it is an alliance, risks are shared, and everyone gets a share of the profits.

The three territorial sea lords were very satisfied with this.

Duke Beidu sent a message: "I didn't expect the war to end so quickly. I originally thought it would last at least a few years, and even prepared for ground warfare and cave warfare. It is unimaginable to get compensation from Duke Overlord."

Duke Steel Refining looked forward to the future: "The biggest threat to this area is Duke Overlord. He has been completely suppressed by Mr. Zhou, and we have stable development space. I have to seize the time to rebuild the blast furnace, and this time I have to build a few more to increase production."

The Sand Sea Duke raised his eyebrows, clenched his fists and roared: "Everyone thinks I am a plate of vegetables, looks down on me, and says that I can survive to this day by luck!"

"The reason why I, Sand Sea Duke, can get to where I am today is because of my vision!"

After venting, it gradually calmed down, and then said to Zhou Yi: "Mr. Zhou, according to past experience, the area that withstands the war of honor will eventually usher in a wave of rapid development. People from other places will consider investing or migrating here, which is equivalent to a huge promotion."

"Developing the alliance, this time, under your leadership, Mr. Zhou, it has made a name for itself and gained a firm foothold!"

…

After the secret signing of the ceasefire agreement, Duke Overlord's side completely withdrew its troops, Shell City and Steel Refining City entered a period of reconstruction, refugees gradually returned to their hometowns, and various industries gradually began to recover.

This war launched in winter ended quietly at the end of winter.

Two days later, Zhou Yi came to the Mushroom Forest.

He was going to see what Sun Chonglai said was the discovery of the Mushroom Forest.

After many days, Zhou Yi once again entered the Mushroom Forest where the Giant Mushrooms stood, and was received by the Black Hand Mushrooms from afar.

"Chairman!"

"Hello, Chairman!"

They were as enthusiastic and cheerful as ever.

Zhou Yi asked: "Is Old Sun here?"

"Chairman, the lord went to the hospital."

He was a little surprised: "Old Sun is sick?"

Two Black Hand Mushrooms said different things.

One said: "Going to the hospital must mean he is sick."

The other said: "No, it may also be taking someone to see a doctor!"

They disagreed.

The two Black Hand Mushrooms also brought Zhou Yi chairs and took out a kind of jar from the Giant Mushroom.

"Chairman, please drink this."

Zhou Yi looked at the liquid in the jar, which was clear in color.

The Black Hand Mushrooms said: "This is snow water, soaked in some tender grass stems, it tastes very good. Please drink."

Zhou Yi took a sip.

The cold water had the aroma of green grass, which reminded him of the Oriental leaves he had drunk in the past.

"Not bad."

Zhou Yi nodded.

The two Black Hand Mushrooms seemed very happy.

Before long, the Bone Man Sun Chonglai came back.

"Chairman, you are here?"

He looked happy.

Zhou Yi noticed that there were two strange little people standing next to the Bone Man.

They looked a head taller than other Black Hand Mushrooms and were snow-white, as if they had albinism.

"This is?"

The Bone Man introduced, "Chairman, these two children are evolved Blackhand Mushrooms, called White Smoke Mushrooms. The biggest difference from Blackhand Mushrooms is that White Smoke Mushrooms are poisonous, but they are also smarter and more rebellious."

"They can spew poisonous mist, which is giving me a headache."

"The thing is..."