Chapter 242 [0240] Economic War (Additional Update 35)

Kumonggra is the largest grain-producing area in northern Shurima, and Beljur is the largest pastoral area. The two are the most important buyers of grain and non-staple food in Zaun.

However, because Kumanggra and Beljur are rich in natural resources and have unique geographical conditions, it was almost impossible to raise the prices of grain and non-staple food in these two places by purchasing in bulk and hoarding materials in the past.

Not to mention how much money it costs, even if you spend money, Beljur is flying the flag of Noxus!

Once Beljur's non-staple food supply is insufficient, the Noxians will not ignore it.

But now, a godsend opportunity has appeared.

Because of the failure of the Ionian War and the recent Besilico Rebellion, the Noxians will be very busy in the short term.

Once Noxus is busy, it means that they have no energy to take care of the price of non-staple food in Besilico.

Moreover, if the Piltover Council really reaches a consensus, the issue of funds will not be a problem.

The councillors looked at each other, and most of them were tempted.

Although the initial investment of this kind of speculation in grain and non-staple food is large, if the market can be controlled, even in the short term, the profit will be amazing!

Why not put pressure on Zaun's economy and people's livelihood in this way, and at the same time take the opportunity to make a fortune?

After a while, six arms were raised.

Six of the eight councillors agreed to the plan.

The plan was passed smoothly.

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Jace did not raise his hand.

At the end of the meeting, he was still hesitant.

On the one hand, although he looked down on Zaun like most people in Piltover, he did not think that the two sides had to engage in such an economic war. Among the many councillors, he was the only one who was not a businessman and was resistant to such things.

On the other hand, he was a little worried about Viktor's condition. Now that the two cities have cooperated, Viktor's physical problems seem to have been solved. At this time, if the relationship between the two cities deteriorates and the cooperation ends, and Viktor eventually loses treatment, it will be too heavy for Jayce.

So, after the meeting, he was a little hesitant.

Camille obviously noticed this.

"Don't be too nervous, Jayce." Camille seemed to be in a good mood after finally persuading the members of the parliament to take the path she hoped for with relatively peaceful means. "Don't worry about Viktor, the joint cooperation experiment will not be affected."

"If so, it couldn't be better." Jayce responded dryly, "In fact, I don't mind some competition..."

"I understand." Camille nodded lightly, "Mr. Jayce, instead of worrying about the joint cooperation, you might as well go back and comfort your girlfriend - those lawless sea rats are really hateful."

"Yeah!" Jayce could only nod stiffly, "Poor sailors."

Just like that, the two ended the meaningless greetings and passed by each other.

Jayce quickened his pace and wanted to go back and talk to Mel, while Camille found the editor-in-chief of the Piltover Evening News who was waiting anxiously next door.

"Ms. Gray Lady!" After seeing Camille, the bald middle-aged man seemed to let out a long sigh, "Should we make some choices for today's evening paper? The news about the Zaun people..."

"There is nothing to choose, just be realistic." Camille gave an answer that stunned him, "Explain to the people clearly what the construction of the new port, the visit of the sea rats, and the emergence of new technologies mean... At this time, we should overcome difficulties together."

The editor-in-chief couldn't help but take out his handkerchief and wipe his forehead again. He seemed to understand something, but he didn't understand it completely, so he could only stand there dully, forcing his brain to think hard.

It seemed that because of the overload of his brain, the sweat on his forehead became more and more, almost flowing down in streams-fortunately, before his handkerchief was soaked, he finally understood what Camille meant.

"I understand, I understand." The editor-in-chief bowed his head and said, "The people should understand the threat of Zaun..."

Seeing that the other party was very sensible, Camille nodded with satisfaction and said no more.

Seeing this, the editor-in-chief simply picked up his file bag and ran away from the parliament building.

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Soon, the Piltover Evening News of the day was finally out after an hour of delayed sales.

Today's evening paper changed its previous extremely contemptuous attitude towards Zaun, and instead reported the entire process of the commissioning of Zaun's new port in a realistic and honest manner, and also focused on describing several breakthroughs in Zaun. Whether it was the brand-new machinery or the precious commodities of Ionia trade, the headlines were all written about it.

At a time when dock workers often took to the streets to protest because of the high pressure of work and the reduction of wages and benefits, the objective reporting of the Piltover Evening News was like cold water poured into a frying pan, which immediately made the dock workers in Piltover explode.

Our life is already difficult enough!

At this time, the Zaun people still want to come and compete with low prices?

They really don't want any face!

Normally when this happens, the dock workers would often choose to storm the parliament building, but this time, according to the Evening News, the parliament has made it clear that it will definitely fight for the right to work for the people of Piltover and make the people of Zaun pay the price - so , these workers who had nothing to do because they couldn't find a job simply rushed to Zaun.

Following the experience of being arrested when they stormed the joint collaborative laboratory last time, these workers simply stayed on the elevator passage and began to speak frantically to Zaun below. Their words were extremely insulting and would raise blood pressure just listening to them. .

However, the Zaun people below are not arrogant. After the Piltover workers started a scolding war here, many Zaun people below chose to scold them back - and when it comes to trolling, even if everyone is bitter haha workers, Zaun’s advantages were also astonishing.

The feud was started by longshoremen in Piltover.

But it ended with a great victory for the Zaans.

And this also means that the relationship between the two parties has finally begun to become tense.

However, just as Mrs. Piltover was gearing up and planning to use financial means to make Zaun look good, they did not know that in Hedoram, not far from Piltover, someone had already set their greedy eyes on it. On Pi Cheng.

In the eyes of the people of Piltover, the economically fragile Zaun is just a piece of meat on the chopping board.

In Swain's view, why is Piltover, which is militarily weak, not the same?

Kalya’s Little Class·Zuan Words:

When it comes to trolling, the people of Zaun have always been unparalleled. Their complicated slang and catchphrases, coupled with their habitual rap rhymes...just listening to them will make your blood pressure high.