Valena did not immerse herself in the shock and doubts. She quickly sorted out her thoughts and words, and clearly put forward the three aspects that should be focused on at the moment.
Food, transportation, and aerial waterways that can't be compromised.
Although the mining industry in Alkanas accounts for an increasing share of the family's overall income, especially after the emergence of wind turbines, the cost of investment dropped by 80%, which was an absolute huge profit. The family also used this move to shake down the two major competitors. foundation to secure victory.
But for the sake of subsequent development, the vast majority of manpower and defense should no longer be tied to the Gale Land at this time, but should be appropriately allocated to the southern oasis.
Many crops are about to be harvested this season. If there is large-scale abandonment or unorganized harvesting due to this accident, it will cause immeasurable waste, and famine will definitely occur by the beginning of the next year at the latest.
Food has always been the top priority for various human strongholds. If there is a famine in Kartim City, even if we ask for help from Lu Gaoyin, who has popularized glass greenhouses, it will be difficult to save the fire nearby, not to mention that it will cause all kinds of chaos. The consequences are serious and difficult to end.
Mo Bei was aware of this problem, but there was still a long way to go before he realized it and had a concrete solution. After all, he didn't understand the actual situation. He just tried his best these days, hoping to disintegrate the power of the Holy See and seize the power of the Holy See as soon as possible. Belial, the king of lies, comes out to make amends.
Valena's concise words put forward many implementable plans, but whether it was recruiting idle labor or acquiring suspended grain workshops, there were a lot of details to deal with, and the workload was huge.
As for keeping transportation lines open and defending along air waterways, the reasons are actually the same as guarding against food shortages, and the three are closely related.
There is a small amount of groundwater near Kartim City, but the ability to provide hundreds of thousands of people with free drinking water and even the use of artificial fountains and waterfalls to improve the living environment of the powerful is all due to the aerial waterway, so all parties have been working together. Guard this lifeline.
But if those big families collapse, there may not be many career changers left who are willing to stick to that line of defense. Valena believes that a signal should be sent out at this time, indicating that they can accept mercenaries who are willing to surrender. and guards, but this process is relatively complicated and takes a certain amount of time.
During this period, they must stick to their posts and wait for receipt.
Mo Bei also agreed with this plan that could temporarily stabilize people's hearts. But having said that, you must take action after sending out the signal, otherwise it will be counterproductive. This is another lot of things, which is a headache to think about.
Valena said all her thoughts in one breath, which made several people outside the door have a new understanding of her. It was not just that she was from a business family and had a lot of insight. This woman might have the ability to govern the country.
Conrad waited for her to finish speaking, then slowly asked again:
"Regarding the announcement from the Holy See, what plans does the Federation of Commerce and Industry have?"
"What announcement?" Valena frowned again, looking puzzled. She didn't understand why it was related to the Federation of Commerce and Trade.
Conrad simply picked up a letter stamped with the Zakarum emblem on the table and handed it over.
"This...when did this happen?"
Valena was shocked. She was keenly aware of the ambition of the Holy See and knew that this matter was difficult to resolve.
"Just received it." Conrad told the truth.
"Two days... is too short a time. Under such circumstances, it is difficult to find a way to deal with it."
Valena didn't even have time to wonder about her husband's change of attitude at this time, and tried hard to think about the possibility of delay in her mind.
"This is a complaint filed by Virgil to the Holy See. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is also involved. Your father didn't tell you?" Conrad continued to ask.
"I haven't seen my father for a while. In fact, I hope he can take this opportunity to leave the Federation of Commerce and Trade."
Mo Bei and the others looked at each other outside the door, wanting Perona to ask what happened, but at this moment, the guard captain announced in a low voice from the end of the corridor:
"Sir, President Borg wants to see you!"
The guard captain saw Mo Bei and the others clinging to the door, obviously eavesdropping. He hesitated for a while before daring to warn them, for fear of upsetting the adults.
"Ahem... Got it. Just ask him to wait a moment."
Mo Bei responded, believing Valena's words a little more. Now that he was sure that she was indeed not here for the Federation of Commerce and Trade, he whispered again:
"She is truly a woman with a heart for the world..."
Ned nodded in agreement and gave Mo Bei an approving look, as if to say:
"Yeah! The wording is accurate!"
Several people looked at Alvin subconsciously again, all with burning eyes, making his anus tighten.
"Do...what?"
Seeing his stupid look, several people knew that this guy's proposal to let Valena accept family affairs was actually mindless nonsense, and then they looked away in disappointment.
Alvin did not breathe a sigh of relief. Instead, he felt an inexplicable feeling of being despised. He could not explain it clearly and felt uncomfortable.
In the room, Conrad seemed to think about it for a while before speaking:
"I have a way to deal with the Holy See. The things you just mentioned are left to you. I will let Gioia fully cooperate."
Valena's eyes flickered and her expression was complicated. She thought she understood the reason for Conrad's change in attitude.
The Federation of Commerce and Industry is no longer a threat to the family, and there are indeed many things to worry about in the family. That's why Conrad went out of his way and no longer showed disgust towards her interfering in family affairs.
Thinking of this, she actually felt a little gloomy, but this might be a good start.
Conrad saw her nodding and asked again:
"How many gold coins are needed?"
"You haven't confiscated last month's income, which is enough for turnover."
"Isn't it enough to acquire the workshop?"
"At this time, we will definitely not be able to feed them through acquisitions with gold coins, but we are just helping them manage the operations and paying a little rent. On the surface, it seems that this is extending the life of their industry, and they will not refuse. of."
Mo Bei couldn't understand what he said, but Valena's tone seemed quite confident, and she seemed confident about how to operate it, so she didn't bother to think about it anymore.
Perona on the side breathed a sigh of relief. It would be best if she didn't have to take money out.
The door was opened from the inside, and Valena walked out. When she passed by Mo Bei and the others, she stopped again, glanced at them, and asked:
"Which one of you is the Ursine Druid?"
Um? ? ?
After hearing this, the five people couldn't help but look at each other again, obviously a little confused by this situation.
Looking for the Ursine Druid again? what's the situation! ?
But Alvin looked surprised, and seemed to want to raise his hand to expose himself immediately:
"It's me, my little brother!"
"Why are you asking?" Conrad asked, standing in the room.
"Is it necessary to pretend to be confused? Tabetha is my sister. If you let your subordinates humiliate her in public like that, isn't it also damaging your own face?" Valena seemed a little angry.
The look of surprise on Alvin's face disappeared, and he lowered his head and said nothing.
But Mo Bei and Ned pushed him forward and gave him away. . .
Alvin felt sad and angry, but after being stared at by Valena with a chilling gaze, he still defended himself:
"I don't know if you have heard that some druids will have a second personality after they transform."
