Love and passion, cutting up the wasteland

"When will the next batch of support... other troops in the swamp, and our Embers Cult members, arrive?" Lu Meng asked.

"When I set out, I saw General Kang reorganizing," Maile replied, "As for the members of the Cult, it may be a little later, but it should not exceed a month."

At present, Lu Meng's development in the Flash Land is in full swing.

But his base.

In fact, it is still in the swamp.

—— To be honest, the people in the swamp have never seen such a king of the swamp. Not long after he ascended the throne and stabilized the situation, he went out to develop new business without stopping.

It seems that such a large dense forest.

It's not enough to toss.

Of course, Lu Meng's analysis and judgment of the situation still convinced them. At least the Rotten Town has not had a war with the Sand Bandits as expected.

And after the layout is perfected.

There is cooperation with the Shark Kingdom.

Everything is in order and developing freely. It really doesn't need him, the king of the swamp, to sit in and operate it personally, so he will do it.

—— Otherwise, how can it be stopped?

As long as the swamp develops, the foundation will be strong. No matter how the outside world changes, at least it can hold on.

For example, from common sense.

With the grasslands of Shandi grazing, the food production is a bit stretched to support the current population of the base.

But as long as the grain transport team from the swamp arrives, even if the share is only one-tenth of the share given to the Shak Kingdom, the problem will be solved.

And this is not the limit of the swamp.

Even the dancing skeleton boss Kurt has not mentioned it to outsiders, and seems a little hesitant.

But Lu Meng knows it.

During the Second Empire, the swamp area was a large granary that could supply the entire continent, and the general who guarded this place was also called the "head of agriculture."

In comparison.

The current grain production of the swamp is only supplied to the Stan Desert and Shandi, two areas with a small population... It can only be regarded as a small fight.

However, to restore the ancient splendor.

It is impossible to do it with the current farming model. We must rely on the black technology of the old empire to accelerate industrial production - and their finished products have been destroyed in the past.

It is for this reason.

That caused the great famine at the beginning of the destruction of the Second Empire. After all, the food of the entire continent depends on the swamps at that time. Once the supply is cut off, the disaster caused can be imagined.

This is also the disadvantage of over-centralization.

In Lu Meng's plan, as far as food is concerned, first of all, it is necessary to constantly interpret the scientific and technological knowledge left by the ancient times. Secondly, even if they can be reproduced, food production will not be only arranged in the swamps.

It can be regarded as learning from the lessons of predecessors.

"After the cult entered the dense forest, it also followed the route left by the Grand Master to open those "forbidden areas" and "ruins"..." Mail was still introducing enthusiastically, "and got a lot of holy books."

That is, ancient science books.

In the eyes of this priest.

Those believers of Oakland are simply stupid. They have obviously taken over the entire swamp, but they have turned a blind eye to these treasures.

Even if they are excavated.

It was also regarded as a dark apocryphal book, sealed up with disgust and fear, and even dared not destroy it for fear of releasing the devil's temptation...

Directly missed the truth.

It was different when it fell into the hands of the Embers Cult. Every symbol in the book was taken out and studied as if it were a treasure.

And the Grand Master who marked these locations.

It undoubtedly further confirmed his identity as the First Fire - otherwise how could he open these lost teachings and knowledge to the cult so accurately...

Although Lu Meng wanted to say.

This is not reserved for you.

Stabilizing the situation in the swamp and then thoroughly excavating the ruins inside was his plan a long time ago, but it just happened that the Embers Cult entered the dense forest.

This manpower would be wasted if not used.

Lu Meng didn't want to interrupt Maile's enthusiasm.

It was just from the other party's tone.

He had a hunch.

The research department that he was still preparing might become the most peculiar department in the entire swamp...

"However, to do serious research, you still need real scientific research talents, especially the pioneering part," Lu Meng thought, "even if the current work is just 'archaeological translation'."

Even if it is archaeological research.

You must be able to learn and understand it.

The model that is really suitable for the Ash Cult is that others first handle the "science" part, and then formulate technical specifications, and use religious scriptures and worship ceremonies to let believers learn how to operate specifically.

In this way, even the most illiterate people.

There is a chance to become a skilled technician in a certain field, thereby greatly improving the quality of the labor force.

"So... do you want to cooperate with mechanics?"

When it comes to professional researchers.

That must be mechanics.

Even, they still follow the orthodox university and research institute model of higher education. Members who have walked out of the end of the world have also become local bachelors and consultants in many places.

It's just compared to the mechanics' ideal of reviving technology.

They also lack the ability to popularize and transform production, and can only rely on printing some illegal pamphlets that are considered contraband in the Holy Congress to make a living...

It seems that they are a perfect match with the Embers Cult.

"However, the mechanic has always been aloof and very averse to cooperating with specific forces. After all, once he expresses his position, he may be attacked by his opponent." Lu Meng stroked the hilt of the knife and looked into the distance.

[Faction Relationship: Mechanic (Neutral)]

Neutrality is not absolute, but it is absolutely not neutral.

In the past, if he had directly joined the mechanic and went to the end of the world for further study, there might be a possibility of cooperation... but that would be the black technology route of the academic tyrant.

Now Lu Meng has become the leader of the forces.

The other party may not reject him.

But he will also be extremely vigilant.

Unless he comes up with some reasons that the mechanic cannot refuse and something attractive enough -

For example, the artificial intelligence core.

But... Lu Meng is still reserved about whether to share research with the mechanic.

The mechanic will be vigilant.

Isn't he the same?

Treat others with sincerity.

But there is no guarantee that the other party will return the favor.

It is still too rash to bring out such a big trump card at the beginning.

However, although it is difficult to start with the mechanic.

Lu Meng has another route.

[——Tech Hunter (Friendly)]

Compared to the pedants of the Mechanic, the Tech Hunter’s style is undoubtedly much more chivalrous.

The other party is a stable partner of the Mechanic.

And Lu Meng himself.

Just happened to have a silver card of the registration authority issued by the Tech Hunter himself, and the relationship level can reach "Friendly" because of this.

After so many times of getting along.

He has always cooperated with the Tech Hunters in a harmonious way-except for the high price, the other party basically has no other problems.

This may be a breakthrough.

After listening to Mail's report on the activities of the Embers Cult in the swamp, Lu Meng's thoughts became clearer and clearer, and he also planned the next strategy in his mind.

However, for the present.

"... One month?"

Too slow.

It's too late to wait for the support of the Swamp and the Embers Cult-even too late to wait for the extension and construction of the new defense line.

He must go to the eastern part of the Flash Land now.

Go to the White Eyebrow Clan.

Completely eliminate the threat of the beast disaster to the Flash Land.