Alien Arms Empire

Chapter 1871 1872 Everyone knows

Neverwinter, this port city that was taken away from the Tang Dynasty by Dorn, had always been like a pearl embedded in the southern tip of the Eastern Continent, exuding alluring brilliance.

There is a wide dock area here, with giant gantry cranes waving their steel arms to load and unload boxes of goods onto ocean-going cargo ships. The busy scene highlights the vitality of this city. The streets are busy with traffic, and people of all colors are passing through. The prosperity brought by trade is visible to the naked eye.

As the largest and most advanced port in the southern part of the Eastern Continent, Neverwinter is the undisputed economic engine of the Dorne Empire, continuously delivering wealth to the empire. This place used to be more prosperous, but the frequent bombings by the Tang Dynasty Navy in the past two years have cast a shadow on this city.

Despite this, the city of Neverwinter still stands tenaciously, with more than 7 million people working **** this land day after day, contributing their own strength to rebuilding their homeland. The numerous factory facilities roared day and night, and various industrial products were shipped from here to every corner of the Dorne Empire, supporting the empire's war machine.

Among the many companies, the most eye-catching one is the radar design and manufacturing company. This company possesses the most advanced radar technology in the Eastern Continent and has provided the Dorne Empire with a large number of radar equipment, greatly improving the Dorne army's battlefield awareness capabilities. Not only that, this company also manufactured many advanced electronic technology equipment for the Dorne Empire, which was used in military and civilian fields. It was an important driving force for the technological progress of the Dorne Empire.

Because of this, Mr. Pan Yiping, the owner of this radar technology company, has become a pivotal figure in the Dorne Empire. He is extremely wealthy and powerful. In Neverwinter, his words can determine the fate of countless people. His influence is so great that it is unimaginable.

At this moment, the city lord of Neverwinter appointed by Dorn was rubbing his hands and smiled sheepishly at Pan Yiping: "Sir, you must be very well-connected in the Tang Empire, otherwise you wouldn't be able to get such a good deal. What advanced radar technology…”

"Don't say that. After all, I'm just a person who relies on my son-in-law." Pan Yiping still looked like a skilled businessman, without raising his eyelids, and his tone was slow, as if he was mocking himself, and he seemed to be telling an irrelevant story. Crucial facts. He downplayed himself in the position of a dependent, as if all his achievements were only dependent on others rather than his own efforts.

"You are too humble." The city lord kept smiling. He knew how powerful Pan Yiping was, and he also knew his skills. This seemingly harmless businessman is actually an extremely shrewd and ruthless character.

"No matter what, I am telling the truth." Pan Yiping waved his hand, with a meaningful smile on his lips, "Without the support of my son-in-law, how could I have achieved what I have today?"

"You are right, you are right." The city lord nodded repeatedly, not daring to answer. He knew that Pan Yiping was knocking him, reminding him not to forget who was supporting him behind the scenes.

Pan Yiping's eyes swept over the city lord with a hint of imperceptible contempt. He knew that this city lord was just a **** of his, a puppet that could be manipulated at will. The reason why he supported him to rise to power was simply because he was obedient and could be used by him.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Pan Yiping put away his smile and his tone returned to calmness, "Let's talk about business."

"You must have connections with the Tang Empire..." The city lord hesitated for a moment, then cautiously probed, with a hint of unnoticeable tension and expectation in his tone. He observed Pan Yiping's expression, hoping to catch some clues from his calm face.

"I just hope that you can... help me introduce you at the appropriate time, so that I can have the opportunity to connect with the Tang Empire to ensure the safety of me and my family..." The city lord's voice became lower and lower, as if It's an unspeakable secret.

"Right now, Dorne is facing a national crisis. You can't label me as a traitor." Pan Yiping's face darkened, and he interrupted the city lord in a stern tone. He raised his eyebrows in surprise, as if he heard something incredible.

"How come I am connected with the Tang Empire? Don't talk nonsense, or you will get into trouble!" Pan Yiping said in a strong tone, and did not hesitate to distance himself from the relationship with him. Of course he would not admit that he had some kind of "relationship" with the Tang Empire.

Even if he had always been the Tang Empire's biggest undercover agent in Dorne, and even if the technology he provided was actually to allow the electronic technology on the Eastern Continent to develop in accordance with the design of the Tang Empire, he would not be able to admit this.

"How is it possible? How is it possible?" The city lord was startled by Pan Yiping's sudden anger. He hurriedly waved his hands to explain and said incoherently: "Sir, you misunderstood. I have no other meaning. I, I just came to find a way for myself. The back road.”

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and tried to calm down. "You also know that Dorne is already like this, the Tang Empire has crossed the border, and I, the city lord, have really come to an end."

There was a hint of bitterness and helplessness in the city lord's voice. He slumped feebly in his chair, as if he had lost all hope.

"I heard that the Tang Empire does not make things difficult for those who abide by the law, so you don't have to worry too much..." Pan Yiping saw the panicked look on the city lord's face, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile. He softened his tone, as if comforting a frightened child.

"As long as you have not done anything harmful to nature, the Tang Empire will not embarrass you." Pan Yiping's tone was full of confidence, as if he really understood the policies of the Tang Empire.

"Can you not worry?" The city lord smiled bitterly, his tone full of helplessness and bitterness. "You know, for me to be such a city lord, I must have some small wealth in my family..." When he mentioned the word "small wealth", there was a hint of embarrassment and unnaturalness in his tone. You know, it must have cost a lot of money to get the position of city lord in Neverwinter City, and a lot of this money was obtained through unfair means.

Pan Yiping looked at the city lord calmly, sneering secretly in his heart. In fact, he had already investigated clearly. The city lord of Neverwinter in front of him was named Karl. He was a great nobleman of the Dorne Empire. Not only did he have a rich background, but his family also had great influence. Karl's ability to become the city lord of Neverwinter is naturally indispensable without the support of his family, and of course, his own "efforts" are also indispensable.

"People like me tend to cherish their lives..." City Lord Karl sighed and continued, with a hint of self-deprecation and helplessness in his tone: "I have never done bad things, I just hope that I can live peacefully. own day.”

He raised his head and looked at Pan Yiping sincerely, his tone full of requests: "Sir, please help me to calm down my hanging heart. I will definitely be grateful to you for the rest of my life."

When he mentioned the word "gratitude", he deliberately emphasized his tone. Obviously, this gratitude must have a price tag, and the price tag must not be low.

"Sir, do you think this will work..." City Lord Karl carefully observed Pan Yiping's expression and said tentatively: "I don't ask for anything else, I just want to..."

He paused, as if he was organizing his words, and after a while he made up his mind and said, "I just want to take my family and leave here safely, go to a place where no one knows us, and spend the rest of our lives peacefully." Half a lifetime..." The city lord sighed, pretending to be full of loneliness and helplessness, and started his performance: "You also know that people like me spend the first half of their lives running for fame and fortune. In the end, I realized that those things were just passing by, and only family is the most important..."

He raised his head and looked at Pan Yiping sincerely, with a hint of pleading in his voice: "Sir, just take pity on me and my family, please help me..."

As he said that, he took out a check from his arms and handed it to Pan Yiping with trembling hands: "This is a small thought and not respectful. Please accept it..."

Pan Yiping didn't move or expose the other party's performance, he just sat there without moving.

Karl, the city lord of Neverwinter, observed Pan Yiping's expression and cautiously added: "I am also willing to donate 3 million gold coins... I know that this amount of money may not be much to the Tang Empire, but this is my point. Thoughts…”

He took a deep breath, as if he had made some important decision: "Also, my properties in the Eastern Continent... land, real estate, shops... have also been donated. I just ask you to... help me Recommend someone from the Tang Empire who can speak well..."

In fact, 3 million gold coins is really not a lot. The Karl family's funds are definitely more than that. But the real bargaining chip he brought out was the large land and various assets of the family behind Karl in Dorne. What Pan Yiping is interested in is not the pitiful 3 million gold coins, because the money he has seen is much more than this mere 3 million. What he wants is the complete city of Neverwinter, and what he wants is to win this piece of land without any blood. Rich industrial area!

Pan Yiping slowly stretched out his hand and tapped the table with his slender fingers. It made a crisp sound, as if it struck the heart of the city lord Karl. He casually picked up the check on the table and stuffed it directly into his pocket without looking at the number on it.

"The Lord of the City is so generous," Pan Yiping smiled slightly, and there was no emotion or anger in his tone. "I also have a kind heart. I don't want to see people in ruins, let alone my wife and children. It's just..."

He deliberately prolonged his voice and stared at Karl sharply, observing the changes in his expression.

"Just what?" Karl's heart beat suddenly, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"If the army of the Tang Empire really comes to the city," Pan Yiping said calmly, but as if he was carrying a huge force, "what will the garrison here choose?"

"This..." Karl was stunned for a moment, then he patted his chest and promised, "Of course it's surrender! Which lunatic would resist the heavenly soldiers? I won't be the first to spare him!"

"The Lord of the City misunderstood," Pan Yiping waved his hand, with an enigmatic smile still on his face, "I'm just saying what if, after all, no one can say for sure about war."

"Don't worry, don't worry!" Karl wiped the sweat from his forehead and said urgently, "I have already organized the city guards, absolutely foolproof! They will all stand...stand..."

Karl suddenly realized that he had said the wrong thing, and quickly changed his words: "Everyone will stand on our side! On our side!"

"Don't say that, City Lord, they are on your side," Pan Yi corrected calmly: "I'm just a businessman, the war has nothing to do with me."

"Yes, yes, you are right, you are right." Karl nodded repeatedly, but secretly complained in his heart.

"Since the City Lord is so sincere," Pan Yiping stood up and straightened his clothes: "Then I will try my best to see if I can introduce the City Lord to someone who can speak well in the Tang Empire. "

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!" Carl was overjoyed and quickly stood up and bowed: "I am grateful! Carl is grateful!"

Pan Yiping ended the conversation because he is really busy now. Not only the city lord Karl, but also many nobles from the Dorne Empire wanted to meet him and seek safety from him.

In fact, everyone knew that he had a secret connection with the Tang Empire, but in the past they pretended to know nothing about it.

Karl has indeed never done anything wicked in the Everwinter City for so long. With a mountain like Pan Yiping weighing on his head, he, a little monkey, has no chance of making waves. Moreover, after reaching the position of "mayor" like Karl, he really has no interest in ordinary people. He cannot bully men and dominate women, and there is no need to do evil himself.

The Tang Empire would still maintain a certain degree of tolerance towards such people. Although there is no such thing as forgetting the past, as long as there is no overly exaggerated dark past, usually it will not be completely liquidated.

This is why Pan Yiping is willing to give such a capitulation faction a chance to cooperate: as long as the other party is willing to preserve a complete Neverwinter Harbor, then at least there will be atonement for the crime, and the safety of life can be guaranteed.

One day later, Neverwinter announced its surrender and accepted the rule of the Tang Empire. Hundreds of thousands of garrison troops laid down their weapons and handed over the city they were guarding to dozens of Tang Army soldiers who arrived at Neverwinter City Airport by helicopter.

What people did not expect was that the civilians of Neverwinter City did not have any commotion. They spontaneously lined the streets to welcome the Tang Army troops who subsequently entered the city. Up to this time, the total number of Tang Army troops arriving by helicopter did not exceed one battalion.

Almost all the areas around Neverwinter instantly switched sides and changed their flags to become areas controlled by the Tang Empire. However, the Dorne Empire did not even take any action at this time, as if it did not care about these things at all.