Chapter 756: The Fox's Tail Is Exposed (1/4)
"What are you doing here, Emperor Thoreson?" Jiang Zai was curious.
For he saw that Thorrison the Great and some of the Black Iron Miners, and some others, were clearing the entrance to the Molten Heart, and it seemed that ......
Want to get into the heart of the molten fire?
The amount of work is a bit large!
It's basically equivalent to digging a large mine, even with the workload of the Black Iron Dwarves, it won't be possible in a few months.
"The Grand Duke."
When Emperor Sorison saw Jiang Zheng coming, he greeted him politely, and then he didn't hide it, pointing to the heart of the molten fire and said: "Actually, the heart of the molten fire turned out to be a vein of Saffron, where we mined Suffron ore hundreds of years ago. Now that Ragnaros is dead, we intend to re-mine the Safron mine and sell it to other countries in exchange for food and other necessities. You know, the Black Iron Dwarves don't know anything other than mining and forging. ”
Saffron Mine?
Jiang Zai nodded.
I see.
Ragnaros's more than 10-meter-long war hammer, in fact, the main ingredient of the main body is the Suffron iron ingot.
This is a very precious iron ore, its appearance is related to the ancient gods, it is the fusion of the power of the ancient gods and the ore, the resulting mutation, the value is much higher than that of Aojin.
With such a precious ore, of course Emperor Sorison would not give up.
Mining and forging for living materials, in fact, the Black Iron Dwarves have always done this.
Although it is said to be isolated from the world, in fact, the Black Iron Dwarves have always had trade contacts with nearby towns and things, such as the lakeside town of Red Ridge Mountain and some places in Rokmodan.
Speaking of which, although the Black Iron Dwarves have a normal relationship with all the nearby forces, they are not hostile, except for Ironforge Fort.
Ordinary trade can still be guaranteed.
"Grand Duke, at the tripartite meeting, I have promised that tomorrow I will send five thousand Iron Fury soldiers to attack the lower level of the Black Stone Tower. The Black Stone Tower was originally built by us, then occupied by the Horde, and now occupied by the Black Dragon Legion, they are our enemies, and we will do our best in this battle! ”
Emperor Thorrison patted his chest and reassured, and then asked with some hesitation: "Grand Duke, the Black Stone Tower was built by the Black Iron Dwarves, and it is our painstaking efforts for hundreds of years. After defeating the Black Dragon Legion, the question of the ownership of the Black Stone Tower ......"
"I'll mention this to King Varian and King Magni."
Jiang Zheng was noncommittal, and said lightly: "If you want to recover the Black Stone Tower, the Black Iron Dwarf may have to pay a greater price." ”
"The Black Iron Clan is willing to join the Alliance!"
As soon as Emperor Thorrisen heard that Jiang Zheng did not immediately refuse, he knew that there was a door, remembered the decision he had discussed with the queen before, and immediately promised: "We are willing to join the alliance like the High Elves!" ”
"Join the Alliance? There are already quite a few members of the alliance, and the benefits of Black Iron joining the Alliance will only be greater than that of Black Iron. It's not a give, it's a bigger demand. ”
Jiang Zheng looked at Emperor Sorison and smiled: "Do you think King Varian and King Magni will agree?" ”
"Magni loves his daughter very much, and Moira is in the camp of the Ironforge Legion right now. The hatred between Black Iron and Copper Whisker has passed for hundreds of years, and Copper Whisker can live in harmony with Brute Hammer, and it is not impossible to get along with Black Iron. We are willing to cede mining rights to the northern part of Scorching Canyon. You know, the Scorching Canyon produces more black iron, real silver, pure gold, and silver than the Danmodo Snow Mountain and Lokmodan Mountain. ”
Emperor Thoresen was obviously prepared for a hemorrhage, and said, "As for King Varian's side, I will trouble the Grand Duke to help persuade him." We are willing to give up the mining rights in the southern part of the Burning Plains, where there are more ore reserves than the whole of Red Ridge Mountain or the whole of the Western Wilderness! Of course, we will not keep the Grand Duke busy, and we are willing to pay enough. ”
Jiang Zai raised his eyebrows, a little surprised.
While Stormwind and Ironforge also have activity in the Burning Plains and Scorching Canyon, they are primarily the territory of the Black Iron Dwarves, with the exception of the Blackstone Orcs and Trolls.
The mining power of the Black Stone Orcs is completely incomparable to that of the Black Iron Dwarves.
Half of the minerals in the two regions are really too valuable, and I'm afraid Ironforge and Stormwind City will really not refuse.
But the problem is, Stormwind and Ironforge can be attacked and occupied directly!
Although some people will die, based on the irascible nature of the Copperbeard Dwarf and King Varian's current tough style, I am afraid that he is really more willing to send troops to attack directly!
But it's not non-negotiable.
After all, sending troops to attack will cost manpower and material resources, and I don't know how many people will die.
Varian and Magni, too, think about their soldiers.
And after a series of major wars, these two countries may not be able to afford it.
Jiang Zai thought that he could still influence the decision of the two kings in this regard.
Well, what about the rest of the alliance?
"It's not enough."
Jiang Zheng shook his head and said, "The alliance is not just Stormwind City and Ironforge Castle, there are other countries as well. What are the Black Iron Dwarves willing to give to convince the leaders of other nations to join the Alliance, become part of the Alliance, and avoid ...... The fate of being wiped out? ”
The fate of being wiped out!
Jiang Zheng made his words clear.
If this had been left in the past, Emperor Thorrison would have gone straight to the frenzy.
But after the death of Ragnaros, Thorrison the Great understood thoroughly:
Jiang Zheng can really fight against the entire Black Iron Clan with the strength of one person!
Such a person can't afford to offend!
"We have amassed a lot of precious ores, and the total value is no worse than the High Elves' treasure trove of Sunstriders. We are willing to follow the example of the High Elves and open half of the treasure to contribute to the Alliance's attack on the ruins of Angela. Thorrison the Great said.
"It's not enough."
Jiang Zai said lightly: "The situation between Black Iron and High Elves is different. Quel'Salas was originally part of the Alliance, and there was no enmity with the countries of the Alliance, just to return to the Alliance. Black Iron has never joined the Alliance, and his relationship with Stormwind and Ironforge is not very good, nor is it good with Brute Hammer, and he has no friendship with other countries, so he must pay more. ”
Emperor Thorrison the Great grimaced.
He clenched his fists.
Although he had expected it, he still underestimated Jiang Zheng's difficulty.
But fortunately, Moira reminded him and discussed it with him.
Paying these is not the bottom line of the black iron dwarf, he can still give in.
"So, what about the Grand Duke's thoughts?" Sorison the Great kicked the ball to Jiang Zai.
"Actually, the supplies of the alliance countries have been almost prepared, so the precious ore you plan to pay is of little use."
Jiang Zai turned around and looked to the southwest, which was the direction of Angela: "In order to attack Angela, every member of the alliance will send elite troops. If Black Iron wants to join the alliance, he naturally has to do his part. After this battle, the Iron Fury Legion will send troops to Angela! ”
"But we don't have a ship! Not a single one! ”
Emperor Thorrison was stunned, and his face darkened.
He really didn't want the Black Iron Dwarves to be damaged again!
If you really send troops to attack Angela, how many people will have to die by then?
The most important thing is that once the Iron Fury Legion continues to be damaged, the military strength of the Black Iron Clan will be greatly weakened, and even if they join the alliance, their status will not be very high, and they will have no right to speak!
"It's okay, I've seriously discussed with Admiral Dalin of Kul Tiras, that is, my father-in-law, that Kul Tiras is willing to sell enough warships to the Black Iron Clan, the best warships in the whole of Azeroth!"
Jiang Zai smiled: "And you, you only need to pay enough precious ores!" ”
Thorrison gritted his teeth.
He finally understood:
It turns out that Jiang Zheng has a plan!
Everything is ready, the fox's tail is finally revealed!
But could he not agree?
What else could he do for the sake of Black Iron?
He, the king of black iron, deserves to be so aggrieved!
"Alright, now let's talk about another thing."
Jiang Zai took out the Eye of Safras, with a smile on his face: "Mr. Roctus Dark Covenant of the Thursilver Brotherhood seems to have researched the blueprint for recasting the Ragnaros Warhammer. I'm interested in that artifact, but unfortunately I don't know how to forge and don't have enough precious ores. The great King of Black Iron, who can ...... Help? ”