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In the 1930s, one of the characteristics of the feudal economy was its high degree of self-reliance, but the actual material level of this high degree of self-reliance was actually very low.

Angelina and "Lina" behave in a similar way. They are both good lords who can make their subjects live and work in peace and contentment and their own island power prosper. Almost all of their territory income is used in fiscal expenditures, that is, the construction and development of the territory, so they don't have much personal wealth reserves.

Sometimes, when the income from the territory is not enough, they may even use their personal wealth to supplement it.

There were examples like the feudal aristocracy and landlord class, where their wealth was so great that they had to cast precious metal balls and store them in silver vaults or bury them underground. Other island lords might have had such experiences, but they did not.

Moreover, in the current situation, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy supplies.

What is the use of having a lot of money if the trade system itself is destroyed and ceases to exist?

So one can imagine how surprised "Linna's" third aunt Angelina would be in this situation by the emergence of Yang Sheng and the trade possibilities he represents (meow).

Moreover, Yang Sheng has never been a person who takes advantage of others' misfortune. His philosophy is fair trade in the style of a mysterious country. It doesn't matter if the cash flow of Ishatar Island and Yimen Island is exhausted. He is even willing to purchase a large number of fresh sea fish that no one is interested in in the "Falling Star Sea" or any items for trade through barter.

Providing large amounts of steel (backed by a mysterious country), food (although many of them were unprecedented varieties, they were indeed high-quality food crops), cloth and various war materials.

Although Angelina was amazed at the [Miracle Ancient Tree], a magical creature with its own spatial properties that could continuously "eat" and take out large amounts of supplies, this was, after all, a magical world full of miracles and magic, so she and anyone who knew about it did not obsess overly about it.

For these natives, the existence of such mysterious events is reasonable and logical, just like political correctness in the ordinary world.

Compared to magical creatures like the [Miracle Ancient Tree], or magical alchemical creations, when facing a powerful enemy, they were more surprised by the [Miracle Ancient Tree], that is, the supplies that Yang Sheng could come up with.

Since it was Yang Sheng who personally came to Yimen Island to set up this magic network and material circulation node, he also took the opportunity to chat with the island owner Angelina and learned about the current situation of Yimen Island.

For example, Angelina sets aside a lot of budget every year to maintain the island's infrastructure, and now she also has to bear the daily necessities of the original residents of Ishatar Island. The entire Falling Star Sea is generally short of food and steel, and Yimen Island is facing financial difficulties.

Yang Sheng didn't think too much at the time and gave her some advice. Because the target of his connection was Yimen Island, Angelina could use this as capital to add a little bit of handling fee to the materials traded with Yang Sheng, and then sell them to others...

As long as the profit she adds is not too much, this will not only balance the trade in half of the sea, but also increase the financial revenue of Yimen Island itself, and allow the strategic reserve materials that have been gathering dust in the mysterious country to enter this world in large quantities, benefiting the humans and many races here, and making the best use of these materials.

At least compared to the domestically produced products here, even if the price is increased by two or three times, the products from the industrial society in the mysterious country are still of high quality and low price.

As long as the supplies are replenished, the strength to resist the invasion of orcs will be replenished. This is a good thing, at least from a more civilized perspective.

……

The light descended, and Yang Sheng's figure appeared in the teleportation array.

With the improvement of magic facilities in the villa community in Shanghai City, he was finally too lazy to do free fall every time, and instead built a teleportation array in the basement. Now he can teleport to the basement of his own villa instead of the Submarine Airship No. 1 above his head.

He didn't care at all about the trade demands from the "Falling Star Sea".

Although the mysterious country was affected by the "Heavenly Demon Pest", its trade level and industrial output were inferior to those of the country where he came from, but this was only relative.

Not to mention anything else, just taking the steel production as an example, there is the problem in Tangshan, Hebei, China. Steel companies with an annual output of one million tons are considered to have small output and need to be shut down and reduce emissions. It is not known whether the total annual steel demand in the entire Luoxing Sea is one million tons. Even if it is crude steel of lower quality, it is high-quality steel that can be used to make fine armor, weapons or daily utensils.

Of course, this is only limited to the large-scale conventional combat needs of mortals. After all, the Falling Star Sea is a magical world with a high level and magical civilization. Although the large-scale production capacity of mortal iron is very low, it does not mean that there are no high-end magical smelting and alchemical products.

The situation is basically the same for other supplies such as food, cloth, and medicine.

In addition, as long as it does not involve complicated currency exchange and profit calculations, simple barter can be done with the help of a simple AI like the [Miracle Ancient Tree], and no professional trade and settlement talents are required.

This time, Yang Sheng brought the finished [Miracle Ancient Tree] and [Ancient Guardian] with him for placement, as well as several [Elves] and [Tree Spirits] to maintain this node facility.

After a long period of practice, he found that it was very painful and troublesome to be unable to carry living units with him, so

I clicked on the mass teleportation item in Warcraft - [Mass Teleportation Necklace (3/3)] and used it this time.

He first used the teleportation array set up by "Lina" on the Fruit Island to come to Yimen Island. After dropping an elf as a beacon, he returned. Then he used the "mobile phone" to connect to the "Lucas Magic Network" to locate the elf, used the "group teleportation necklace", and brought all the units over at once.

[Group Teleportation Necklace] Not counting the user, a maximum of 12 independent units can be carried for long-distance teleportation at a time. Inter-dimensional teleportation is not possible and long-distance movement can only be performed within the same plane.

Because the spell of mass teleportation is relatively complicated, this spell is completely dependent on the spell fixed on the necklace to activate, and also uses the magic energy stored in the necklace itself. In the high magic world, the self-charging time of a mass teleportation necklace is about three days.

In other words, the number of times this necklace can be used (3/3) can be self-restored.

This setting is in line with Yang Sheng's consistent characteristics. Although the cost of the unit is a bit high, it can be used repeatedly, just like the [Teleportation Scepter]. As time accumulates and the number of props increases, they can be used in turn in an infinite cycle.

……

Because he had to go to work in the morning, Yang Sheng took advantage of the lunch break to make this trip. He wasted some time there and it was already past three in the afternoon when he came up from the basement.

Zhuo Yisi and Luo Ruier were both resting at home, and one of them would go to the kitchen to supervise the work at 5 o'clock.

Emily is here too, because today is Sunday and not only does she have no classes, she also doesn't have to do a live broadcast.

It's a bit chilly here in Shanghai, like in the south. The weather outside is not good today, so the three of them stayed in the warm living room, leaning on the lazy sofa with bare feet, holding their phones and playing a MOBA mobile game from this world online with Yang Sheng's nominal cousin Baichuan and Tao Yun.

There were neither adults nor outsiders at home, the heating was on high, and there was no need to start a live broadcast. Emily was only wearing a vest and shorts, her white arms, thighs and beautiful figure were all exposed.

Since Emily tacitly agreed and they formed a foursome, Zoey and Laurel started to dress casually at home. Zoey was only wearing a white gauze suspender top and a pair of black silk briefs, which further highlighted the whiteness and roundness of her beautiful legs.

Luo Ruier was wearing a pure white panties and sports bra, but it seemed too small on her. It was obviously a very formal style, but it always had a sexy and even green taste.

Each of the three girls is a beautiful sight on their own, and when they are together they are simply breathtakingly beautiful.

Yang Sheng is a polite person, so naturally he went over to say hello to them.

It was just the usual cuddling, kissing, rubbing, etc., and then he would go upstairs to the study to read a book by himself.

……

Although he has always been troubled by that problem, Yang Sheng, who has long been able to arrange his time and life reasonably, has not let it trouble his life.

As people who lived with him day and night, Emily and the other two could actually see that he was worried about something, and they all tried different ways to cheer him up, or use their professional abilities to help him solve his problems, such as the eye-catching lingerie show before.

But they were all wise enough not to point it out directly.

Yang Sheng could feel their kindness and gave something in return, for example, he worked harder to give them positive energy drinks like Nutri-Express.

But the emotions were enhanced, but it didn't help with the problem...Except for the areas he didn't want to get involved in for the time being, he and the three girls had already unlocked all the DLC content, including player-made MODs (dog heads).

In addition to thinking recently, he has also been reading a lot of historical materials, trying to find inspiration and breakthroughs by seeking historical practices.

The information was collected and sent over by Zheng Zhi.

Through some of "Lina's" performance and the fact of bringing her into this world, Zheng Zhi vaguely knew what Yang Sheng's troubles were, so the information he sent was carefully selected.

It’s not that there is any personal opinion mixed in, but that these materials are all compiled by domestic “big guys”. Some of them are not published in public channels, but only exist as “internal (cat) references” and are read within a very small range.

There are comments, discussions, macro-narratives, and specific analyses of specific cases.

There is ancient history, modern history, the historical impact of major events, and summary and analysis of regional wars.

Although they may not be the same as the "history" that Yang Sheng knows, their value and theoretical value have not diminished in the slightest.

Yang Sheng may not necessarily agree with some of the viewpoints, but he still feels that he has benefited a lot from it.

What he was looking at today were several financial and economic game events that affected the world situation before the modern currency war and the Tianyao insect pest incident, that is, before the 1980s.

After reading the professional explanation of how America became the global financial hegemon, Yang Sheng suddenly had an idea and thought of his lunch trip and the problems that have been bothering him recently.

"Hmm - why do I feel that this is somewhat similar to the situation that Americon was in back then?"

"A stable social environment... at least relatively stable, with strong industrial capacity, is quite a big deal for me who controls the only logistics channel.

The only difference for me is that I did not secretly use debt and crisis to force the orcs to launch a war of aggression. They took the initiative to invade the Fallen Star Sea and implemented a massacre policy similar to a hot bath (referring to the gas chamber). 』

"In the words of the chairman, when all things are full of vitality, I have the moral high ground."

"Because of "Lina", I seem to have appeared in the eyes of the indigenous people of the Falling Star Sea in a way that did not cause any resistance?"

"Then is it possible to use this opportunity of the Orc War to slightly recreate the process of establishing the financial hegemony of America after World War II... No, we should not think of establishing hegemony, but should think of promoting the progress of the times..."

"This is indeed a good idea. Since we don't want to intervene militarily (buttstroke in a cesspool), then intervening through economic means is a good way. And there is no need to intervene personally. Just choose an agent. Thanks to my Great Ying Empire, for so many years of teaching by words and deeds... No, it's been teaching by words and deeds since my Great Qing Dynasty. We are so familiar with this set..."

"...So, now I need to act like a rich man who spends money like water?"

"Lend Angelina one million Crown Eagle Mountain gold coins first? Just like the 100 billion funds that the mysterious country rewarded me with? "

"Why bother about how to intervene militarily in the situation? Sell them a few battleships retired from World War II? Let the orcs experience what big guns and big ships mean?"

"Well... let's not talk about why I hallucinate the sound effects of the Iron Star being activated and the lines that have changed with the times... the lesson that historical reality has taught me is that, except for the mysterious country, other countries and nations in the world are restricted by blood and consciousness, and do not have such strong core cohesion and self-esteem. They have never developed an independent and self-reliant country. They can only make themselves "rich" and become compradors, lackeys, dictators or spokesmen for foreign forces... For example, the place where Russia is being forced to become an invader now?"

"Eh? I've already left my original world, why do I know this?"

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Yang Sheng finally found a solution to the problem that had been bothering him for days, and inspiration came to him like a spring, making him feel much better.

When he came out of the study, Emily and Laurel were the only ones left at home. Zoeys had gone to work. The two girls sat on the sofa with him for a long time, holding two bread and cheese sandwiches, and then they got up, dressed and cooked.

Emily now cooks regularly. She learns things quickly and has no talent for "dark cuisine". After being influenced by her surroundings for a long time, she can cook anything well.

When it was time to eat, "Lina" and her two maids also appeared at the dining table.

"Lina"'s hair is now dyed black, and the color of her pupils is also ordinary black. The two features of poking someone's operating system are covered up, but she is still a great beauty.

The two maids were originally the daughters of fishermen from the territory of Ishatar Island. They were raised by "Lina" since they were young. Not to mention the incident where she sacrificed herself to cover the retreat, even if that didn't happen, the two maids would still be loyal to her. Of course, their appearance and personality were basically impeccable, which was why they were brought by her side to accept the baptism of the new world and new things together.

The three of them looked and behaved similarly to the college students at Emily's school, as were their clothes.

For Yang Sheng, to use the famous words of an old man on the Internet, it is great to have three people accompany him, even if it is just for his own physical and mental happiness.

The dining table at Yang Sheng's home has always been of very good quality, both in terms of ingredients and cooking methods.

Basically, when they come to his place to eat, "Lina" and the other two simply enjoy the pleasure of eating. The two maids will also discuss in a low voice the cooking methods of the dishes and how to cook them for Lina to taste when they go back... Although they have experienced the baptism of information explosion and learned to use various modern facilities, such as TV remote controls and mobile phones, they are still very simple in nature. They always remember their identity as maids and have not lost themselves in short videos and modern audio-visual entertainment.

The dinner table is also an ideal place for conversation, so Yang Sheng took the opportunity to tell "Linna" about his thoughts.

After being here for such a long time, she has basically understood how powerful this country with a modern social background is in all aspects - compared to her island country.

But at the same time, she also understood that it would be extremely difficult to get this country to help her restore her rule... and it was more likely that Yang Sheng would take action.

Moreover, in the "history" that Zhao Qing had taught her, the situation of small countries was not so good most of the time, and "justice" also had a cost. If she wanted others to help her, she had been thinking for a long time about what she and Ishatar Island had that was valuable to the mysterious country or Yang Sheng.

The area of ​​Ishatar Island is not even as big as Tongliao, and even the country of booger is far smaller than it. It may be about the same as Zhangzi Island. Although the country of booger is not the smallest in the world, Ishatar Island does not have the value and significance of the Vatican, right? Moreover, even the Vatican is nothing to the mysterious country. How many divisions does God have?

Apart from seafood, Ishatal Island has basically no mineral deposits or special outputs, unless you have the ability to do so like Yang Sheng.

She has the means to come to two worlds, as well as the ability of large-scale and cheap logistics, otherwise the magical knowledge she possesses would be of little use in the ordinary world.

For example, the S-level "Divine Skin Soaking Solution" she prepared required the use of some magical materials from the original world, and the configuration techniques and alchemical tools were secondary.

Because her island of Ishatar was destroyed thoroughly enough, with only her life saved while her people lost their land, Yang Sheng had not thought of cultivating an agent at first. Now that he had Angelina from Yimen Island as a support, after proposing his plan, "Linna" also had a feeling of seeing the moon after the clouds had cleared.

After all, he is a ruler who has been in power for hundreds of years. She knows that this plan is very feasible... Let alone aircraft carriers, 98A, J-19, trucks for transporting logs, and other cutting-edge weapons. But she still dares to ask for several old ships of hundreds or even thousands of tons.

At least if she saves the money from selling S-level "Divine Muscle Immersion Liquid" for a few years, she can buy a big house in the Magic City or the Imperial City. This ability to make money is indeed comparable to the fiscal revenue of some small countries. She can't afford the fully equipped Abrams at 800 million US dollars, but the Monkey Edition Vt2000 at 4 million Mystic Kingdom Coins also comes with air conditioning, which was originally tailor-made for bosses like her.

According to her understanding, the cost of building a steel ship that is 20 to 30 meters long does not seem to be that expensive. It is just that the value of steel here is too low.

Moreover, the orc invasion is not just her problem, but a crisis faced by hundreds of lords and pirate forces in the entire "Falling Star Sea". If there is any money to be paid, it will not be paid by her alone, but by everyone together. Can't so many people gather together a dozen small and medium-sized surface ships of the World War II level?

And with just a dozen of these ships, back to the level of combat readiness in the Falling Star Sea, they could blast the Orc fleet into pieces from a few kilometers away... As for the Orc strongmen forming a landing combat team, do you think there are no strong people in the local forces of the Falling Star Sea? She herself is one, and it was 1 VS. dozens of people, although she was defeated in the end...

"Lina" also switched back to "Lord" mode with one click, and immediately weighed the pros and cons of this suggestion.

"Now that the Falling Star Sea has formed an offensive and defensive alliance, there is no need to even use taxes as collateral. The city lords of each island can gather together a sum of valuable goods that you can use to purchase the weapons and military supplies you need urgently."

As she spoke, she looked at Yang Sheng.

The latter nodded and said, "It doesn't matter if I can't get the total. I told you before that I plan to issue a sum of 100 million Crown Eagle Mountain gold coins first. The value of Crown Eagle Mountain gold coins is very high, and the exchange rate with the mysterious country's currency is 1:**

**, but I don't know Angelina's ability and strength. I don't know if this loan should be given to her personally or to the alliance forces in the Falling Star Sea?"

When saying this, Yang Sheng slightly concealed the upward curve of his lips. He really didn't know Angelina's strength and ability, but he understood human nature - but considering that the one sitting opposite him was actually a possible fairy dragon, this human nature might as well be replaced by the common characteristics of intelligent creatures.

"Of course I'll lend it to Aunt Angelina. She's much more reliable than those people in a loose alliance that's full of conflicts of interest and constraints."

"Lina" blurted out as expected, but she immediately realized that she was being a little impatient, and said, "You also know that my Isataal Island has a population of nearly 10, this is the result of my hundreds of years of hard work, and her Yimen Island is about the same, but do you know how many people are there in the big cities on other islands? 2! The largest is no more than 5, and they are large islands that are much larger in area and scale than Isataal Island and Yimen Island."

As she spoke, the two maids, who had learned to converse in Chinese through some extraordinary means these days, also showed proud looks.

In this regard, "Lina" is indeed the best in the Falling Star Sea.

However, the other three people at the table were indifferent. Emily and Laurel were not interested in this topic, while Yang Sheng wanted to laugh - it took hundreds of years to develop a population of tens of thousands... Not to mention the modern times, you have to know that during the Three Kingdoms period, and even the earlier Warring States period, people could easily accumulate a population of hundreds of thousands in just a dozen years.

But he was a polite man, so he didn't laugh or say a perfunctory "wow".

"Okay, I know Angelina has the ability, but what about the strength? Can she keep the loan and use it for the right purpose... Specifically, in the war against the orcs?"

"Of course you can. She is just like me, a person without much selfishness. She will definitely use the money for the right purposes. Speaking of strength, you know that she is an immortal like me, right? Although it may be a bit offensive, Aunt Angelina is actually a grandmother-like figure in the Falling Star Sea. Many lords are not even her grandchildren. You can lend her this money. I can't guarantee anything else, but no one will dare to touch anything with her hands."

Thinking back to the blonde elf who looked like just a young woman, Yang Sheng's expression was a little strange. Looking at the girl opposite who looked like a young girl, there was also something strange in his eyes.

"Speaking of age, you seem to be about the same... But what you said is absolutely right. If there were such antiques that are hundreds of years old in my circle, I'm afraid I wouldn't act rashly..."

Nodding slowly, he initially agreed with "Lina"'s statement.

Next, the two talked about how to repay the loan.