This Game Is Too Realistic

Outside the long-lasting farm.

Parked were about twenty people and six two-headed oxen laden with goods.

The person at the head was probably a merchant, and there were a few mercenaries following the team, and the rest, whose hands and feet were shackled, were probably slaves.

Looking blankly at everything in front of him, Sun Eqi's eyes were filled with dullness, and he almost thought he was hallucinating.

"This is...the northern suburbs?"

A wooden fence with a height of one person is wrapped with iron wire, and behind it is a busy street and neat brick wooden houses. People are coming and going on the street, including children playing, vendors selling things, or people going to work in the fields. An old farmer.

Most local residents wear hyena skins as coats, but as the weather has warmed recently, many people wrap their coats around their waists, and some wealthy people have changed into cloth clothes.

Looking up further, there are tall concrete walls and sentry towers, with soldiers wearing black military uniforms and carrying rifles on their backs standing on them.

Looking at the prosperous small town in front of him, Sun Eqi took out the map and repeatedly confirmed that he was not on the wrong track.

However, it was precisely because of this that he could not believe his own eyes even more.

"Weird..."

Sun Aiqi kept mumbling.

"Where did such a large surviving settlement come from?"

Before winter last year, he came here twice.

At that time, he was still a poor businessman, leading a two-headed cow to earn a living in the wasteland. He made a small fortune by doing business with the blue coats in the park.

After earning the principal, he seized the historical opportunity of the ongoing turmoil in the River Valley Province and sold the slaves from Honghe Town to the southern Jinchuan Province, and then bought grain and two-headed cattle from the farmers there to transport the garbage back. City and Honghe Town gradually reached their current scale.

Recently, the slave owners in Honghe Town met with their old patron Gu, and they were fighting on the garbage mountain. Sun Qi, who had just returned from Jinchuan Province, immediately smelled the opportunity to make a fortune, and without saying a word, he sold the grain and excess in his hands. The livestock were exchanged for slaves and mines, and he planned to go to Boulder City to buy some "good stuff".

However, what confused Sun Eqi was that he remembered that when he came here last year, it was still deserted. Weeds and shrubs were filled with soil slopes and mud pits. There was also a group of murderous demons living next to the road out of the city. Where? Why come to a village with a population of 1,000 and farmland as far as the eye can see?

Two guards with rifles stood at the entrance of the village.

Sun Eqi stared at them blankly, and the two guards obviously noticed his gaze and looked over in this direction.

The mercenary who followed Sun Eqi coughed slightly and lowered his voice to remind him.

"Boss, you'd better not stare at them for too long...I'm worried that we won't be able to protect you."

There were only four of them.

No matter what, it is impossible to match these people.

After coming back to his senses, Sun Eqi immediately realized that he was being abrupt. He quickly put on an embarrassed smile and stepped forward to resolve the misunderstanding.

"Friends, we are here to do business from Honghe Town. May I ask...where is this place?"

"Long-lasting Farm."

The guard on duty skillfully pointed to the sign hanging on the door, as if he had answered this question countless times.

"This is the west gate. The locals live in the village. If you want to do business, go to the north gate next door. There is a trading post and hotel there."

Sun Eqi said thank you and quickly led his team out of here, retracing their steps along the way they came and bypassing the north gate where they should go.

Compared to the village I saw before, the situation here is even more surprising.

Not only is the street wider, but the same road surface is also paved with cement. There are several hotels, taverns and inns scattered along the street. They must have been built not long ago and they look to be in good repair.

Sun Qiqi went to the hotel closest to the trading post.

The house here is big enough, and there is a stable for tying livestock in the backyard. Especially the few people lingering at the door are out of tune with the surrounding environment. It is obvious that they are here to do business just like me.

The word "Highway" is scrawled on the sign in front of the hotel, which probably means "road hotel".

The serviceman who was standing at the door saw a group of people coming this way and enthusiastically helped them lead the two-headed cow into the cowshed.

"Does the guest want to eat or stay in a hotel?"

"Stay in the hotel."

Sun Eqi threw a dinar to the young man as a tip, told the mercenaries to look at the goods in the cowshed and wait for him to come back, and then entered the store one by one.

The space inside the store looks as spacious as the outside. The wooden stairs and floors still have the smell of the forest. There are several rows of wooden tables on the first floor. The back kitchen is busy and a few customers are sitting in the corner eating. The noodles smelled strangely delicious.

The old man sitting behind the counter raised his eyes, and a reassuring smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

"Welcome, guests from far away. Would you like to stay in a hotel or have a meal?"

Sun Eqi stared at him for a while, surprise suddenly appearing in his eyes.

"Are you...Hook of Highway Town?!"

The old man looked at him in surprise.

"You know me?"

Sun Eqi smiled and said: "Of course I recognize it, have you forgotten? I bought resin from you last year...but why did you come here to open a store? Where are your people?"

"This store is jointly opened by people from our town. You said the Camu tree... I really miss it." There was a bit of nostalgia in the turbid pupils, but if Old Hook is asked to go back to plant trees, he will definitely not Can do it.

Those Camus trees have been transplanted to the west planting area, and a few young men from the town are helping him take care of them.

He opened this hotel in partnership with Ye Xiao and his father. Originally, Ye Xiao was supposed to be in the hotel, but the young man couldn't sit still and insisted on joining the army. He seemed to have been transferred to Far Creek Town for duty recently.

Sun Qi looked around and felt that the environment here was not bad, and the store was still an acquaintance - although the old man seemed not to remember him at all.

"Let's stay one night first...how to pay?"

"10 silver coins a night, plus meals."

"Silver coins?" Sun Eqi was stunned for a moment, "Can't dinars or CRs work?"

"It's okay, but you have to take it to the trading post or the bank to exchange it for silver coins. From here to Yuanxi Town is the territory of the administrative lord. We don't want to offend the respected lord. It is his grace to open a store here. , not to mention he is our benefactor."

Seeing Sun Qi's embarrassment, Old Hu Ke smiled and said, "You don't have to pay in a hurry. Just settle the account when you leave."

Jiujiu Farm has not been open to the public for a month, so it is naturally impossible to have customers carrying silver coins in their pockets.

A kilogram of two-headed beef costs 7 to 8 silver coins, and a two-headed cow weighs at least 1,200 kilograms. Whether sold to a farm or a slaughterhouse, you can get a lot of money.

Hook didn't worry at all that they couldn't pay the bill. If they really couldn't pay, he could help introduce buyers to them.

Sun Eqi glanced at the menu on the counter and had an idea of ​​the prices here.

"Bring me a room."

Opening the account book, Old Hook took a look outside.

"Jian? Aren't there more than forty people outside?"

Sun Aiqi said casually.

"That's my slave."

"Slave... that's really not suitable for living in a hotel." Old Hook checked several consecutive room numbers on the ledger. "Your room is at the end of the corridor on the second floor. By the way, I'd like to remind you, North The suburbs are forbidden to slaves."

Sun Eqi was stunned for a moment, and his expression immediately became tense.

"Forbidden slaves? Wait...why haven't I heard about this?"

If slavery is prohibited here, then his behavior may have to make some adjustments.

"I haven't heard that it's normal. After all, it's your first time here. There are some strange rules in the territory where the blue coats operate. But don't be too nervous. Slaves, illegal detention, violence, and illegal human trafficking are only prohibited here. Have you noticed the trading station next door? You can store slaves there for 5 silver coins per person per day. No contact is allowed during the storage period. You can take them with you when you leave."

"Of course, I recommend you sell it to the trading post. The price they give is pretty good, and they don't force it if you don't want to sell it. But don't blame me for not reminding you, slavery is not recognized here, only 'limited ownership' is recognized. So it’s best not to wander the streets with slaves, and don’t try to take them into the city, and don’t beat them with whips or sticks. If the guards see you, they will not only fine you, but they may also send you in for two days.”

Slaves bought by the trading post will be sent to prisoner-of-war camps for a period of time, but their status is not prisoners of war, but "under supervision."

Once they earn enough money to redeem themselves through labor, learn at least one business skill, and become proficient in reciting the Basic Law, they will soon regain their status as free citizens, even obtain household registration, and be assigned to factories or jobs. Allotted fields.

This usually doesn't take long.

If it's fast, it's three to four months, if it's slow, it's only one year.

Old Hook didn't know why the manager had to go to such trouble, but when he thought about it carefully, the idea was quite clever.

Most traders in the wasteland have engaged in slave trading, so a complete ban is not feasible. People can choose not to come here. Buying it and then releasing it can easily lead to some people taking advantage of the system, such as selling themselves, or selling their wives and children.

It can be considered as a compromise plan to seek common ground while reserving differences. Centralized supervision can be regarded as a compromise plan. At least it can avoid bringing slaves to do business around here.

Sun Eqi felt strange when he heard him mention the word management before. This time when he heard the blue jacket, he was even more convinced of his suspicion.

He asked Yu in a tone of disbelief.

"This...is the site of Vault 404?"

"Of course." Old Hook threw the key on the counter and gave him a strange look. "It seems like you haven't been to this area for a long time."

After giving him the key, Old Hook told him a few more words, try not to go into the city these days, as a wave is breaking out here.

When he came in from the door before, Sun Eqi indeed heard from several other merchants that the road to Qingquanli was not very good these days.

Arriving at the entrance of the backyard, Sun Eqi happened to see his mercenary talking with a merchant.

Seeing his boss coming out, the mercenary immediately pointed at him.

"Our boss is there, tell him, I can't make the decision."

Before Sun Eqi could ask, the merchant came up to him and said with a friendly smile.

"Hello! My name is Zhou Nan, and I come from Hope Town to do business."

There are not ten but hundreds of places in the wasteland called Hope, Li, Beautiful, and Heaven. Just hearing this place name, Sun Yiqi has no idea where he comes from.

But judging from his clothes and accent, he was probably from the south of Jinchuan.

"Sun Eqi, from the east...what's the matter?" Sun Eqi looked at him and said.

Zhou Nan continued.

"We plan to go to Boulder City, but a wave is breaking out there. I brought six guards. Counting the two friends I just found, it's no problem to make up ten people. We plan to go there together as a group. If you plan to go there too , we can do it together.”

Sun Aiqi asked Yu.

"When will you leave?"

Zhou Nan replied.

"Three days, or if we have enough people, we may start on the road earlier."

Sun Eqi thought for a while but did not agree to him immediately.

The situation in the northern suburbs of Qingquan exceeded his expectations. Although the population here was not as large as that of Boulder City, nor was it as prosperous as Boulder City, the potential shown here was surprising.

For a businessman, it is the same wherever he makes a fortune.

He planned to explore here first before deciding whether to continue to Boulder City.

He is here to purchase weapons.

If he can buy what he wants here, why bother traveling twenty kilometers further?

And still risk the waves.

"I'm going to take a look and decide."

Not surprised by his answer, the businessman named Zhou Nan shrugged helplessly.

"Okay, friend, I'll probably be here these three days anyway. If you're interested, you can come find me at the hotel next door... just tell me my name."

Sun Eqi nodded.

"Okay, I'll stay at the roadhouse, and we can have a meal together in the evening."

After saying goodbye.

Sun Aiqi didn't waste time here.

He threw the key to the mercenary who had been with him the longest and ordered him to take some worthless packages to the room. Then he took the remaining people and goods to the trading station next door.

The trading post here, like the hotel on the street next to it, has just opened.

Several residents of the shelter were also here, wandering around curiously, wearing VMs and looking for people to say confusing things to.

Sun Eqi could recognize them at a glance. They were the people in the park. Their expressions and movements were exactly the same.

Although they don't understand the language, the locals respect them quite a bit, and the blue coats are also very polite, but some of them look a little dazed.

Instead of wasting time on people who couldn't communicate, Sun Qi walked to the booth closest to the door.

The trader on duty here is a good-looking young girl. Compared with doing business with those old guys with weathered faces, he still prefers to find young people.

Firstly, it is pleasing to the eye, and secondly, it is easy to deceive.

Stopping in front of the stall, Sun Eqi looked at the girl in front of him and whistled.

"I have a shipment here, but I want to see what you have first."

The trader looked up at him.

"Coming from Honghe Town?"

Sun Eqi's face showed surprise for a moment.

"Yes, how do you know?"

The dealer smiled slightly.

"Guess, the slave behind you won't be able to capture it yourself."

Sun Eqi coughed twice.

"How is it possible..."

Seemingly realizing that his joke was not very funny, the trader stopped talking and handed over a tablet skillfully.

"You are here to buy weapons. Everything is above. I solemnly recommend you the LD-47 assault rifle. The price is only 200 silver coins. It is very useful in jungles, deserts and swamps. The 7X50mm full-power ammunition can Providing you with firepower comparable to that of a machine gun, even if the Death Claws see it, they will have to circle around... But I recommend that you each take a step back. "

"In addition to this, we also provide KV-1 exoskeletons with higher strength and lighter materials, 20mm light rifles from No. 81 Steel Factory, and 88mm mortars from Goblin Technology. If it is a large customer, we also provide 'death' Screaming rockets and larger caliber 37mm heavy rifles."

Looking at the tablet, Sun Eqi asked Yu casually: "How can I become your big customer?"

The trader said with a smile.

"If you have a deposit of 1 million silver coins in the bank, they will give you a black VM, which can store and identify your identity information. As long as you are wearing it, you can use it to pay as long as you are in a place with a signal. "

Sounds a bit like the Boulder Bank Card.

Sun Aiqi briefly calculated the list of goods and silently calculated the accounts in his mind.

The price of a slave is about 1,000 silver coins, an LD-47 only costs 200 silver coins, and a 7mm bullet costs 1 silver coin.

In other words, a slave can be exchanged for at least one assault rifle!

And if it was Boulder City, although weapons were very cheap, a drone assault rifle only cost 150 chips, the price of slaves was also not high. According to his past experience, one slave could be exchanged for at most two or three guns.

The same goes for ores.

The 2 tons of copper ore and the large and small bags of sulfur, tin ore, nickel ore, tungsten ore, molybdenum ore and other rare ores that I brought with me can be exchanged for up to 2000~3000 chips in Boulder City.

But you can exchange it for at least 8,000 silver coins here!

After calculating the account clearly, Sun Shiqi held his breath for a moment, and his eyes wished they had changed the color of silver coins... even though he had never seen what silver coins looked like.

"I have ten slaves here and a load of cattle. Please give me a price."

the trader asked with a smile.

"Are the cattle also sold?"

Sun Shiqi said quickly.

"That one is not for sale."

Just kidding.

After selling the cattle, he used two legs to transport the goods back?

Although the prices they offer are indeed quite attractive.

The trader standing in front of the stall quickly called for employees from two trading posts to take his slave's temperature, check his teeth, fingers and toes, and weigh him.

The same goes for those goods. After careful inspection and weighing, the trader gave him a list with a price quote.

There were a total of 29,724 silver coins, which was a thousand higher than Sun Shiqi's own estimated price, and this also made him happy for a while.

"I need a hundred rifles and 9,000 rounds of ammunition. Just settle the rest with silver coins..." Sun Shiqi returned the board to the trader and said eagerly, "How long will it take to see what I want?" ?”

Send this batch of arms that can arm a hundred-man army to Red River Town, and the slave owners there will definitely regard him as a benefactor!

He can't wait for his first trip!

"Before tomorrow evening, if you hurry up, you can do it in the morning." The trader glanced at the two-headed bull behind him with a pity and said, "Actually, sir, if you are coming from Honghe Town, you might as well consider ours." eMule'.

Sun Shiqi was stunned and asked.

"Electronic mule? What is that?"

The trader smiled slightly and said: "The light trucks produced in the Beijiao Industrial Zone have a rated load of 1.8 tons. In fact, there is no problem at all if they are overloaded by two or three times. They can even easily cross a one-meter-wide trench with rubber tracks. The price is only 50,000 silver coins, and it’s high-quality and low-priced. Although it can’t be driven into the area, it’s easy to run in the wild. We use this one ourselves.”

"Ten thousand?!" Sun Shiqi's eyes widened, "I don't have that much money."

㩙Ten slaves for one car?

Can this be considered high quality and low price? ?

The trader said with a smile.

"The current discount is 10% off. If you are willing to sell that two-headed cow, it will definitely be enough."

The ore in Honghe Town is much cheaper than slaves, and the lowest denomination of blue stamps starts at 1 ton, which is mainly used for transportation in the capital.

If trucks could be used to transport goods, the ore trade would be much more profitable than the slave trade!

And there’s no risk of riots…

However, Sun Shiqi was still sober. It was impossible for him to spend all his belongings to buy transportation equipment. After all, he was a businessman, not a coachman.

What's more, this car probably consumes electricity, right?

I don’t know how much the electricity bill is here, but it’s not cheap in Honghe Town.

"Next time...I have to leave some money for business."

The trader felt a little regretful, but didn't say anything. He handed seven hundred-dollar bills and fourteen silver coins into his hand.

"Here are the 724 silver coins for you. Please check them... I just gave you a little suggestion about the truck. I will choose it for you."

Pity.

The most profitable thing is selling trucks.

I heard that the cost of an e-mule is less than 10,000 yuan. The steel body and wooden cargo box are very cheap, and half of the cost is the battery and motor.

If she can sell one car, the payment will give her two months of basic wages.

Sun Shiqi put away the money and was about to leave, but at this moment, there was a commotion outside the trading station, and two groups of mercenaries quarreled.

There were quite a few of them, there were about a dozen of them on both sides, swearing ugly words, making their faces red and thick-necked. Some even rolled up their sleeves and were about to do it.

Listening to the content of their quarrel, it seemed that it was because of some grudges outside.

This kind of behavior is very common.

Everyone is his own master. Maybe yesterday we were drinking and bragging together, but tomorrow we will be fighting each other in some corner of the wasteland.

In most cases, everyone will treat it as nothing happened after the commission is over, but it is inevitable that some people will do it for dead siblings or parallel heads.

The trigger may be just a look or a joke.

These people were quite sane. Although they were making noises and fighting with fists and feet, no one took out their guns.

But it's hard to say whether they can always be so rational.

The four mercenaries led by Sun Shiqi consciously stood in front of their employer, not because they were professional guards, but because only by sending their boss An back to Honghe Town could they get the remaining money from the trading company. .

"...Are we going to fight again? This is already the first time this month."

The little girl standing behind the stall didn't seem to be worried about anything happening. Her accustomed calmness made Sun Shiqi look at her twice.

"How do you usually handle it?"

The trader said calmly.

"If someone pulls out a gun, he's in trouble. If it's just a fight, the guards will send them to a cell to cool down for two days and then fine them a sum of money."

"What if I can't pay?"

"In brick factories, cement factories, even mills or farmland next door, there are many jobs here, and there is always something they can do."

Sun Shiqi suddenly felt that this little girl was quite interesting.

"What's your name?"

"River of Frost."

"Shuanghe, that's a good name... When will you get off work? You told me so much love, I want to treat you to a meal."

Shuanghe said with a smile.

"For bribing us, we will be sent to jail. I heard it starts in three years."

Sun Shiqi smiled sarcastically.

"Then forget it."

He admitted that he had had the idea of ​​in-depth communication. Although he would definitely be able to get a discount from her, he could at least get some information that ordinary people didn't know.

Doing business.

What you earn is the information gap.

However, judging from her attitude, it was obvious that she was not interested in him, and she was keenly aware of his hidden intentions.

To be honest, this career is surprising.

Recalling the attitude of the hotel owner, Sun Shiqi silently recorded a clue in his heart.

The manager of Vault 404 has extremely strong control over the place. The local residents respect and thank him from the bottom of their hearts, abide by the laws he has established, and are proud to maintain order.

If no major problems occur, this dominance will last at least ten or even ten years until this generation grows old and their children grow up.

To be honest, Sun Shiqi's attitude and behavior towards these people is not too strange.

The history of the rise and fall of any survivor settlement can mostly be traced back to a glorious beginning. Even a ghost place like Red River Town did not turn into a paradise for slave owners on the first day.

What really surprised him was that the man... his name should be Chu Guang, Ju Yi did all this in only half a year.

Even if there is a large amount of knowledge and talents stored in the shelter, it is not easy to complete this great undertaking.

Especially the precarious valley province...

I really want to meet him.

Sun Shiqi couldn't help but recall the last time they met, when the man exchanged dried meat for a jar of ants and several bags of game coins.

㳔How did it snowball to turn those pitiful assets into a survivor colony?

If possible, he would even want to become a disciple of that man.

But he also knew in his heart that he would definitely be able to see him now...

The dispute in the trading post attracted the attention of the guards. A guard wearing a black military uniform came over carrying a stick, as if he intended to warn these blind thorns.

And those mercenaries may have relied on their large numbers and didn't take the guards seriously at all. But what they didn't notice was that the blue coats around them were looking at them with shining eyes.

That expression and demeanor didn't look like he was just watching the fun.

It was almost enough to encourage them to take action.

The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly tense. Seeing that the group of mercenaries were about to fight, the merchants in the trading post avoided them one after another.

At this moment, a group of soldiers wearing gray coats and helmets suddenly walked in from outside the trading post.

They carried automatic rifles on their backs, the shovels and thorns hanging on their waists had shocking blood stains, and they wore gas masks on their faces.

The chilling air that hit his face calmed the scene in an instant.

It was at this moment that Sun Shiqi suddenly had an idea.

The arms I bought were worth it!

"The heroes are back!" Shuanghe's eyes were shining brightly behind the booth, and little girl Sun Shiqi saw the light of admiration in her eyes.

"……hero?"

"Yes!" Shuanghe nodded vigorously, but did not explain.

Not far away, the mercenaries who had been shouting and clamoring to take action suddenly became silent as if they were mute. They all looked at the group of people with fearful eyes, as well-behaved as sheep.

The mercenary standing next to Sun Shiqi also had a trace of fear in his eyes after seeing the group of soldiers wearing gray coats, and his expression gradually became serious.

"...Death Corps."

Sun Shiqi was stunned for a moment.

Although he knew that this group of people was not easy to mess with, this was the first time he heard this name.

"...Death Corps?"

"You just returned to Honghe Town from the south. Maybe you don't know..." Another mercenary next to him whispered, "This group of people came from Lutou Mountain in the north of Honghe Town and beat the people of the Bone Chewing Tribe until they cried for their fathers and mothers."

"I have seen it with my own eyes, and I have also participated in that battle..." The mercenary with a beard nodded and said with shock in his eyes, "Ten of them were chasing more than a hundred plunderers all over the mountains and plains. , that piercing whistle chased into the forest, and the captured predators said that fighting them was a nightmare..."

"I heard that each of them is an awakened one!"

"They are all so ruthless!"

"I didn't expect the Death Corps' residents to come from here..."

Looking at the little girl with shining eyes, Sun Shiqi took another look at the group of heroic and high-spirited soldiers not far away, and swallowed unconsciously.

"Why are they back?"

The mercenary next to him whispered.

"Maybe it's the waves."

"... Something big is probably going to happen recently."

After walking away, he stopped in front of the group of people making trouble, took off his gas mask, stared at the man, and said in non-standard couplets.

"I heard that someone is making trouble here? Is it you?"

A dozen mercenaries shook their heads in unison, and the two strong men who caused the most trouble smiled and hooked each other's shoulders, pretending to be on good terms with each other.

"We are joking."

"Old friends meet... to catch up on old times."

The arm is obviously still very strong.

The guard carrying the stick stared at the two people making trouble and said with a half-smile.

"Reminiscing about old times? How about changing places."

"The location of the guard station is large enough."

The two mercenaries were not afraid of the stick in his hand.

But the group of soldiers in gray coats next to them were too intimidating. The blood on the soldier's shovel obviously didn't look like that of a wild beast...

At this time, their boss finally rushed over from the hotel and tried to plead with them, but the guard ignored them and didn't even look at them.

According to the Public Security Management Regulations, those who gather to cause trouble will be taken away for registration. This is a routine procedure.

The first time was a warning, and he either had to stay in jail for a day or pay a fine of 10 silver coins. The second time was a ten-day tour of the dark room, and a fine of 100 silver coins.

With a lot of reluctance in their hearts, the two thorny heads could only follow the guards.

A pop-up window showing task completion flashed on the VM.

I picked up an experience pack as soon as I came back, and I also pretended to be a dick by the way. I felt quite happy while paddling on the edge.

But this good mood did not last long.

Greetings from old friends came from the side.

Battlefield Atmosphere Group: “WTF, edge?”

Ye Shi: "Hey?! Are you back alive?"

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(Thanks to the leaders of "Qulin", "Yiqianbei", and "Aoao's Sesame Paste" for the reward!)