Chapter Five Hundred and One: 1 Unification of the West

Link had a faint smile on his mouth, looking at the scene in front of him with a cup of coffee.

The macaw put his hands on his hips, his fat belly looked majestic and majestic because of the sudden inhalation, his small eyes were like copper bells, and the temperament of the whole bird was like a door god.

The duke across from the sofa was also holding a cup of coffee, but his eyes met Link's, and he didn't care about the macaw's anger.

"That's all I have to say, General Lin can think about it." After the Duke finished speaking, although his face did not change, he was still very uneasy. You must know that the Wasteland Gang joined forces with the Mechanic Sect before and approached Sandu, which put a lot of pressure on Link. And I had just ambushed Link some time ago, and returned without success...

It has only been two days, and I have come to seek peace. Moreover, with the current chaotic situation of the Wasteland Gang, as long as Link is willing, Esiah can get it at his fingertips. If I were myself, I'm afraid I wouldn't agree to this request.

Before Link could speak, the macaw couldn't bear it any longer, with his hands on his hips aggressively: "Oh, you're really a good abacus. The ambush failed before, and then went back and got caught by Sang Kun again, now the Wasteland Gang After the chaotic battle, I found that the troops were insufficient and shaky, so I turned around and came to seek peace? Fight if you can, but admit defeat if you can't. Are you a flower of Esia, why do you think so beautiful?

The Duke was silent for a while, and decided to make a last-ditch effort: "Yes, you're right, but..."

"I agreed."

A look of shock finally appeared on the duke's stiff face. Although his eyes and pupils were only 30% larger than usual, Link was keen to capture the change.

The Duke thought that he would spend countless more words, but he didn't expect that he was just showing his purpose, and Link agreed directly, which made him brewing for a long time without saying a word.

Will this promise be too fast?

Is there any fraud in it?

Link saw the duke's doubts and explained: "Of course, my agreement is also conditional. First, there will be no so-called wasteland gang from now on, and Essia will be ruled by Sandu; secondly, it will be fully open to the public. The trade between Shadu and Essia, the trade port is taken over by the Shadu official; 3. Daotuo is allowed to have private soldiers, but the number must be controlled at 10,000. The Shadu military will be stationed in Essia for daily stationing, but will not intervene in daily management. 4. Sand doesn’t ask about the usual governance and management, but Essia must cooperate unconditionally with all major policies and guidelines.

As long as you agree with these four requirements, then I welcome the incorporation of Essia. "

The Duke did not respond immediately, but lowered his head and pondered, carefully considering these four requirements.

To sum up, dispatch troops to guard against rebellion and not interfere with daily rule, but in the general direction, we must listen to the call of Sandu, open up business, and strengthen contacts.

At first glance, it sounds like the requirement is very strong, but after thinking about it, it feels very reasonable. Every step is just stuck in front of the bottom line of Dao Tuo and the Duke.

"Okay, I agree." After considering it, the Duke finally agreed to Link's conditions.

The Sandu Army, the terrified wolf cavalry, and the special forces are all located five kilometers away from Essia. The duke also knows that a lot of Sandu Teko's intelligence personnel have also lurked in Essia, and now they are mixed with Dao Tuo's hire. in the army. The most terrifying thing is that there are more aliens in Sandu, like locusts entering, no grass grows wherever they go.

Although there are aliens in Esia, but the number is nothing compared to the sand.

These "undead" aliens are still very strong. If Link gives an order, I am afraid that the entire Aishia can be evacuated.

Essia is at a disadvantage in every way,

If Link's conditions are rejected, then he and Dao Tuo are left with only one way to go. What's more, Link's conditions are not aggressive, and the Daotuo is overridden, and the rule of Esia is still in their hands, more like becoming an autonomous area under Sandu.

The macaw, who was brewing more intense words, was dumbfounded when he saw the two men shaking hands and making peace. When the words were stuck in his throat, they drifted 180 degrees at the last moment. After the hairpin bend, he blurted out: "The person who knows the current affairs is Junjie, and it is a wise move for the duke to join Shaduna. The people of Essia have been spared the pain of war, and the merits are boundless~ I have long heard that Commander Dao Tuo is an upright man, and he refused to meet the mechanical god before. He cooperated with the teaching and was framed by the villain Sang Kun and a group of people and was tragically imprisoned. This time he came out to take charge of Essia, which is a blessing for the people of Essia!"

The corners of the Duke's mouth twitched, and the speed at which this macaw changed its face was astonishing.

He was glaring at him one second before, but the next second, he could say such disgusting words with a sullen face.

Looking at Link's expression again, it seems that he has long been used to it without any fluctuations.

By Link's side, it's really Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon...

After finalizing the intention to surrender, the duke pondered for a while and continued: "The above is the official business that my father asked me to discuss, and it has now been discussed. Next, I would like to discuss some private matters with the general."

Link raised his hand and motioned for the Duke to continue.

"Thank you General Lin for letting me live in the desert, and thank you for telling me about my life experience, so that I can reunite with my family again without continuing to recognize a thief as a father. As a token of gratitude, if the general has a place for me in the future, even if you speak, I will definitely go through fire and water. Repay your kindness." Duke Nukem's eyes were firm, although later he wanted to understand that Link's "righteous deeds" on the battlefield might just be to sow discord and cause chaos in Essia. But it did save him and his father Dao Tuo, and did not cause the tragedy to happen.

The Duke took a deep breath, as if he had made an important decision.

"I know that the Platinum Hotel has issued the most wanted order against General Lin. Now that Essia has been incorporated into the rule of Sandu, as a subordinate, I should draw a clear line with the Platinum Hotel. Later, I will go to the Platinum Hotel in Sandu to apply for retirement, Withdraw."

Link's surface was as steady as an old dog and unmoved, but he was actually overjoyed inside.

The three "goers" of the Platinum Hotel are The Shining, Nightmare, and Duke.

Now that the Duke washes his hands in the golden basin and turns his head to join Shadu, it is not a big blow to the Platinum Hotel.

This is equivalent to digging a wall in front of you.

"Well, I'm actually not that kind of stingy person. You see, the Platinum Hotel has issued a most wanted notice to me, and I'm still running a good business in Shadu. You don't need to be psychologically stressed about this kind of thing, just follow your heart..." Link Said leisurely.

The Duke nodded firmly: "I have made up my mind, and General Lin doesn't have to persuade me. I can take responsibility for my actions."

This boy is very good~

After the Duke left, Link's voice worm called Penguin Penny and let him be responsible for handing over to the Essia staff who were staying in Shenmu City.

The macaw stretched its neck out of the fat with difficulty, leaned close to the window and saw the Duke leave, rushed to Link's side, and asked inexplicably, "Why should we agree to his request, we marched south and took down Egypt directly. West Asia, isn't it better for us to control the construction ourselves?"

Link glanced at the macaw. Although this guy sees the wind changing the rudder's face quickly, he has not figured out the key point.

"It's right to take Essia directly and let us control it, but this is not the best way." Link pointed to the door, "Now the Duke who ranks third in the Platinum Hotel standings has withdrawn voluntarily, and the Platinum Hotel has lost a member. Signature go-getter, do you think this is a loss?"

The macaw suddenly realized: "Boss, are you going to attack the Platinum Hotel?"

Link looked at the gate and said firmly: "Look, Duke Nukem wants to quit the Platinum Hotel, it's not that simple. Think about John's time..."

The macaw suddenly came to the spirit, the eyes as big as rice grains turned back and forth, and it seemed to be ready to join in the fun.

The macaw suddenly slapped his forehead: "Well, I suddenly heard that I have an appointment with Silver Hand today. If there is nothing else, I will leave first~"

Link picked up a newspaper on the table and said, "Well, let's go, I have nothing to do here."

As soon as the words fell, the newspaper was picked up by a gust of wind, the door creaked, and the macaw had disappeared without a trace.

The corners of Link's mouth rose slightly, with an expression of a successful trick.

He knew that macaws usually like to join in the fun, and he said that macaws would definitely follow. And the macaw and the silver hand "father and son" are inseparable, and this wave is absolutely indispensable for the silver hand. As for the silver hand, because it is a clone of John, in getting along with John, it activates the subconscious, that is, the memory of John in the past, among which there is something about the Platinum Hotel.

Look forward to seeing the show tonight!

With a smile on his face, Link turned to look at the newspaper, his face flushed immediately.

Ya'er, the newspaper actually took it upside down.

...

After the Duke left the Whistling Castle, he couldn't help but sighed.

The biggest task of coming to Shadu this time has been completed, and it is the best ending to successfully seek peace and join Shadu.

The Duke felt a cold sweat on his back, and his close-fitting clothes were soaked.

In the last ambush, the Duke just felt that Link's strength was strong, and every move was a big move, making it hard to guard against.

But this time, his trepidation and fear were even greater.

After experiencing the most difficult day, he led Dao Tuo's personal guards and mercenaries, successfully defeated other remnant warlords, and won all and only control of Essia. When they were in the basement, the duke had an open-hearted chat with Dao Tuo. Dao Tuo learned from the duke that it was Link who told all this. After the duke was sure of the authenticity of the matter, he could no longer bring up any relationship with Lin. The mind of confrontation.

Link's horror is simply the power of ghosts and gods.

Whether it is to know the secret or the strength, it is as if this guy knows everything in advance. How to contend in this situation?

What's more, Link still has grace with him, which makes Duke Nukem even more worried.

So he told Dao Tuo of his thoughts. Dao Tuo also accepted Link's affection. In addition, he was ousted by other warlords this time. He knew about the destruction of the Mechanic God Sect. Now the Wasteland Gang is such a mess again. He also let go of the hegemony and let the duke decide for himself. That's why today's Duke came to Whistling Castle.

Along the way, the Duke saw the prosperity of Shadu, and his heart was even more emotional.

Once upon a time, Shadu under the notice of Alonso was synonymous with chaos and disorder. Except for the rich and powerful, the slums are no different from the slums of Essia, and there is violence and crime everywhere. But this time, it's like a different world. If he didn't recognize the buildings in the slums, the duke would have thought that this was the upper city.

People come and go in the streets, and everywhere is full of vitality.

The stagnant streets and closed-door businesses in the past are in stark contrast to the current situation where there is an endless stream of people.

With such a city with a population of 45 million as its logistical foundation, Link's road to domination became more and more solid.

Shadow Alley, the entrance to the underground black market.

As soon as the duke arrived, the beggar who received the gold coins at the door stood up in awe, and knocked on the door to the underground black market for the duke.

Just entering the underground black market, the Duke's brows instantly wrinkled.

The music on the dance floor he remembered was loud, and people swaying on the dance floor, shoulder-to-shoulder, released hormones.

But now, the dance floor in front of me is empty, with all kinds of flashing lights on, no music, and a dead silence. There was only one bartender on the bar next to him, wiping the bar over and over again in a boring manner, his eyes numb.

The Duke did not stop, and continued to walk in.

In the underground black market, in the abandoned subway station, the original lively grand occasion no longer exists.

Many shops were closed, and the tarpaulin above was covered with a thick layer of ash, which seemed to have been left unattended for a long time.

In the shops that opened sporadically, the owner yawned idle, and hung a huge discount card with a red background, full of the words "50% off", but even so, there was not a single customer on the street. .

The duke did not expect that the once prosperous underground black market is now deserted!

The shopkeeper was yawning. When he saw someone approaching, he didn't lift his eyelids. He said mechanically, "Buy something. Now it's 50% off, and two items are 40% off. Do you need..."

The Duke stopped, stared at the shopkeeper and asked, "Why did the underground black market suddenly look like this?"

The shopkeeper sneered, and immediately looked up to see the Duke, shaking all over with fright.

"My lord, the duke... why are you here?"

In the shadow of the famous tree of people, the Duke ranks third in the Platinum Hotel standings and is well-known for Saturn.

"answer my question."

The shopkeeper sighed lightly: "Since General Lin became the leader of Shadu, and his reputation has become more and more prominent, the number of people in the underground black market has become less and less. The Platinum Hotel has issued the most wanted order, and the underground black market is the owner of the Platinum Hotel in Shadu. 'Good man' Derek's industry, people are afraid of Derek, but they are even more afraid of General Lin, who is in the prime of life, for fear of retaliation, so they all made excuses to leave."

"Then why don't you go?"

The uncle of the shop owner smiled: "I have set up a stall here for almost twenty years, and I already have feelings for it. Where should I go? I think that even if General Lin and the Platinum Hotel meet, it will not be difficult for me, a commoner. "

The Duke nodded meaningfully: "Indeed, he will not embarrass you."

"Then borrow your auspicious words~" The uncle boss smiled.

The Duke didn't say the second half of the sentence, and he didn't embarrass me.

"I want these two things, I'll give you the money, you don't need to look for them." The Duke picked up two things and walked towards the Platinum Hotel.