Ji Yu is like a curious baby, accompanied by Ding Kui, he walked around for a few days, visited the factory, visited the hot spring paradise, experienced the rail car crossing the river bridge, climbed the cement platform, etc., and almost traveled to the unique places in Ding Kui's territory.

"I never thought of such a state-of-the-art terminal. Eventually, he arrived at the new wharf in Juyang City and was amazed by the conveyor belt and the large floating platform.

"This is because there is no deep-water port here, and it was forced to be developed in order to cope with the massive amount of cargo. "Ding Kui is half the scene, half the truth.

The floating platform is connected to the cement pillars on the shore and can float to the deep water area for large merchant ships to unload, which is indeed a solution that was conceived because there is no deep-water port.

The conveyor belt is newly installed on the wharf according to the principle of crawler rotation after the ink tool developed the iron pulley, which greatly improves the loading and unloading efficiency of the cargo ship, shortens the docking time of the cargo ship, and doubles the cargo throughput of the new wharf.

"You are more prosperous here than many large dock cities, the dock is good, the application of rail cars is unique in the world, such bridges and tunnels are rare in my life, I don't know how backward I am if I don't come to Juyang City!" The last sentence of Ji Yu has become a good story that has been passed down through the ages.

It sounded pleasant to hear, and it made me feel even more stressed. Ding Kui wrote it down and prepared to go back and let Widow Hu publicize it.

Ji Yu pulled Ding Kui to a secluded place and said, "I received news that my country is mobilizing troops and materials and preparing to send troops to Cao State, the purpose is to go to Diyan Lake to compete for ethereal strange things, you can't be used by them." ”

"Let's be honest with you, Shaodian Shi and Shaodian Yong both regard me as a thorn in their side, I am very reluctant to deal with both of them, how can I have the spare strength to bear the pressure of my own country, as long as my country is determined to send troops, I will definitely not be able to stop it. Ding Kui looked helpless.

This reason is very realistic, Ji Yu also has information about the overall situation of the Shaodian Kingdom, and it is impossible to deny Ding Kui's words, "The Tongbei Empire can provide military assistance to help you resist the pressure of your own country." He offered conditions.

"Let's not talk about whether your country's aid is enough, but just talk about the cost and time of your country's aid, can it really help me tide over the difficulties? Ding Kui knew that the other party would put forward such a condition.

"Hey, it's not that I don't know, but some people in China don't know how to calculate this account. I can understand your difficulties, and you have no obligation or need to help Qi Guo, but I hope that you will find a way to delay your own country's march for the sake of your friends. This is the main purpose of Ji Yu running over.

"Delay, this, there can be!" Ding Kui's pause made Ji Yu uneasy, "We have a deal to do, and it is appropriate to lend a helping hand when the time is right, but I can only promise that I will do my best, and it is not certain how long I delay,"

Ji Yu's face was happy, and it was a good thing that Ding Kui didn't refuse.

Since the general trend of Meng and his own country sending troops to Diyanhu is unchangeable, gaining more time to prepare is the first option.

"Of course, of course, if I can delay one more day, I will remember this love, and it will be rewarded in the future.

The Tongbei Empire is too far away from here, and it is a little difficult to help you in terms of materials, so you can only provide some convenience in terms of money.

I heard that you are issuing 'treasury bonds', which shows that you have been very short of money recently, and our country can provide low-interest loans, what do you think?" Ji Yu made a new condition.

Lending money to Ding Kui is a long-term investment, and it can be done very hidden, it can hide from the eyes and ears of the Zhenjing City and the rebels, and it doesn't pay much, and the low-interest loan will eventually have to be repaid.

"How low is the low-interest loan?" Ding Kui was very interested.

"One percent per year for a period of ten years. ”

Since it is aid, it will not be based on profit, Ji Yu did not open his mouth, but gave a very preferential interest.

Tongbei Empire invested in Ding Kui, not afraid that he would be destroyed within ten years, no matter how bad he and Shaodian Luan were, he could escape abroad, and it was not a problem to repay debts with his earning power.

"How much to borrow?" Ding Kui's eyes lit up.

One cent of interest a year is almost the same as borrowing for nothing, and this money can be multiplied several times in ten years in the hands of people who can do business.

"Well," Ji Yu thought for a moment, "it's just like your 'national debt', 10 million gold coins." ”

"Deal!" Ding Kui stretched out his index finger and nodded with Ji Yu's index finger.

It's not easy to come all the way to deliver money.

Ding Kui's heart blossomed.

The issuance of treasury bonds was also quite smooth, and all the commercial banks engaged in import and export trade donated generously one after another, subscribing for more than 5 million gold coins on the first day of issuance, and in less than 10 days, the 10 million gold bonds were snatched up.

These days, Shaodian Luan is so happy that he can't keep his mouth shut, 20 million gold coins have been credited to his account, and the vault of the Earl's Court has overflowed.

"If only I didn't have to pay it back. This is what she mentioned the most in Ding Kui's ear.

"Okay, okay, okay, can you go and grab it? Ill-gotten gains can't be taken for nothing. Ding Kui finally couldn't help but educate his wife.

"Maybe I have to think about it when others say this, it's like a joke from your mouth, and you have less to rob?" Shaodian Luan rolled his eyes.

"Purr. A dark shadow flashed outside the window.

"Even Wangcai can't listen to it anymore. ”

Thinking of the magic core that shared the old nest of prosperity with the Kangsheng team, Ding Kui's face couldn't help but turn red, "It knows what a fart!" he was annoyed and angry, "Sooner or later, one day I will taste the taste of the leopard whip." ”

"Purr. The shadow ran back again, shivering under the window.

“......”

After sending Ji Yu away, Ding Kui got busy, running back and forth between Juyang City and Hengfu City every day.

The Magic Tower has to be located, the Financial District has to be located, and there are new weapons to be examined.

The Dense Crossbow Array is a new weapon jointly developed by Qian Bu and Qingyang Zi, consisting of sixteen strong crossbows stacked up and down, which can shoot sixteen arrows at the same time, with a string pulling device in the back and an arrow rail in front of it, which can quickly load arrows.

"A dense crossbow array, the fifth-level combat power will also have a numb scalp when they see it, so they can only dodge and dare not make a hard connection. Ding Kui put away the sixteen arrows in his hand.

Just now, Qingyang Zi tried to shoot a dense crossbow array at him, and he grabbed it.

"Master, this hand is too beautiful, can you teach the disciple?" Qingyang Zi didn't expect Ding Kui to deal with it so easily.

"Your hand strength is enough, but your eyesight and speed are not enough, you can't learn, you have to practice hard! You first practice catching an arrow, a little farther, and then add arrow......s after you are proficient," Ding Kui explained the main points to Qingyangzi.

He didn't want this cheap apprentice to die on the weapon he had developed. "Boring. The green shadow flashed, and Ao Yu came to his side.

"Location?"

"Hmm. Ao Yu flipped through the map and pointed to a point in the northeast corner of Hengfu City.

That was the place where the magic tower was going to be built, and of course Ding Kui had to ask the water system to determine the location.

When he returned home that night, Ding Kui gathered his magician friends, Li Fei, Ruan Xingzhu, Qianyou, Cai Ran, Huang Wan and Huan Qiao, to discuss the construction of the magic tower.

"Since the location is fine, we have to start construction as soon as possible. He showed Ao Yu's selection to everyone.

"Do you want to wait for Senior Brother Tian to come over before deciding?" Huan Qiao was more cautious.

In his eyes, this magic tower was built for Li Fei, and Tian Man and he should do more.

"Trouble Master Tian, isn't it okay?" Ding Kui looked at Li Fei.

"If you don't tell him, he'll probably get angry. Li Fei understands the temper of the senior brothers.

"Definitely angry. Huan Qiao confirmed, "It's okay, I've already informed him, and I believe it will be there soon." ”

"Anyway, the materials of the foundation array have been collected, and the construction will start immediately after Master Tian's confirmation, please leave time for Senior Sister Huang these days. Ding Kui called Huang Wan with Li Fei.

The foundation of the magic tower is very important, and whether or not you can control the water veins well lies in the foundation array, and the earth mage is the best candidate to excavate the foundation.

"I'm afraid I'll mess up, do you want to invite a teacher to come?" Huang Wan had no experience in building magic towers, and her confidence was low.

"Don't. Ding Kui, Ruan Xingzhu, Li Fei and Cai Ran spoke at the same time. Several of them represented different interest groups, and they were particularly sensitive to the interference of the special foreign affairs manager in Ding Kui's affairs.

"I can't afford Master Fang's favor! I said Huang Wan, you have to be confident! Just get a foundation, you are fully competent, and besides, if it wasn't for Master Arita to give you guidance, you wouldn't mess up." "Ding Kui is not afraid of owing Huang Wan favors. This simple sorceress will not dig a hole for him.

Speaking of which, Ji Yu also helped, some of the materials needed for the basic array were the goods that the Lu Chamber of Commerce restricted from selling to Ding Kui, but Ji Yu bought it in his own name, and the Lu Chamber of Commerce did not dare not sell it.

Tian Man came faster than expected, looked at the mountains of materials and was very satisfied, and said: "You didn't run in vain, you are well prepared, first lay the foundation, let the foundation array work, condense the water element, and then build it layer by layer." ”

He also has no experience in building magic towers, but he has experience in using them, coupled with solid skills, it is more than enough to guide Ding Kui's group of rookies.

There was no groundbreaking ceremony, no crowds watching, the construction of the Hengfu City Magic Tower quietly started, hundreds of magicians were busy around a deep pit, and Tian Man stood at the bottom of the pit and commanded in the center.

It is enough to dig a pit with Huang Wan, but the layout of the foundation array is a complex and vast project, what materials are placed in which position in what order and at what time are very particular, there is a step wrong to start over, so the more people, the better the work.

Hearing that Ding Kui was going to build a magic tower, many magicians volunteered to come to help, especially the nearby tower magicians.

As the name suggests, Kaita is qualified to start building magic towers, but the vast majority of magicians of this level have never had the opportunity to participate in the construction of magic towers in their lifetimes.

Who would miss out on the opportunity to participate in the construction of the Magic Tower?

"What are you doing down?" Tian Man pointed at Ding Kui, "Hurry up and don't make trouble for me." ”

"I have a strong mental power, and I am familiar with the water element, and the affinity of the water element molecules is quite high, which can help. Ding Kui hurriedly recommended himself.

He built this magic tower to take the opportunity to improve his magic realm, what a rare opportunity to arrange the foundation array, how could he stand by and watch.