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Chapter 188: The monopoly of the three makes people grateful

Chapter 188 The three monopolies make people grateful
The 15th Templar Guards?
Chen Jian didn’t even know what the 15th Brigade was, let alone any intersection there might be.

However, his intuition told him that the person who came to visit at this time was most likely not someone who had nothing to do.

Combined with the drone reconnaissance of a team gathering in Jinling City, Chen Jian keenly felt that perhaps something unusual would happen in Jinling City.

So he decisively agreed to the request for a meeting, and a few minutes later, he met the so-called brigade commander Zhang Tao.

And Jin Zhong beside him.

Both of them had taken off their armor and were wearing normal clothes.

From the outside, there is nothing special about these two people except that they are stronger and taller than ordinary people.

Even his appearance is not outstanding - not to mention compared with the fair-faced scholar Shen Yue, even compared with the always serious He Shuo, he lacks some resolute demeanor.

Especially the one named Zhang Tao, who stood next to Jin Zhong, and his expression looked even more slick.

He doesn't look like a brigade commander, but more like a businessman.
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And the first sentence he said almost confirmed his identity as a "businessman".

他说:

"Masters of the Chinese Army, the reason I came here is not only to see the face of the hero who saved Jinling City, but also to make a deal with you."

"You? Make a deal with me?"

Chen Jian was stunned, and Jin Zhong beside him was also dumbfounded.

He frowned and looked at Zhang Tao, as if he wanted to speak, but was stopped by the other party with a concealed move.

Then, Zhang Tao continued:
"Yes, it's just a small transaction, only on my behalf, not on behalf of the Adeptus Mechanicus."

"tell me the story."

As soon as he said this, Chen Jian became interested.

What does it mean to only represent yourself?

In such a religious group, saying such things is tantamount to treason.

And this Zhang Tao seems to be accustomed to such rebellion?
This is interesting.

Chen Jian couldn't wait to hear what his so-called deal was.

If he wanted to trade equipment, skills or something like that, Chen Jian would certainly not give it to him.

But if what he wants is resources and wealth.
Chen Jian didn't mind making this deal with him.

After all, differentiation is gradual.

It would be a good start and might have a positive impact on the future adaptation and incorporation of the Mechanicus.

Chen Jian waited quietly, but then Zhang Tao's words stunned him.

"I want to exchange information about the Pope's negotiation strategy for your remembering my name."

"what?"

What do you mean?
Chen Jian looked at Zhang Tao a little dazedly, and it took him several seconds to finally react. The other party was trying to show goodwill to him and the Chinese Army.

In exchange for a piece of information to make me remember his name?

What kind of high EQ statement is this?

You really want to improve yourself, don't you?!

Chen Jian looked at Zhang Tao with a smile on his face, then glanced at Jin Zhong who was already at a loss beside Zhang Tao, and then asked:

"Have you two discussed this? Do you want to rebel against the Adeptus Mechanicus?"

"Such a big thing can't be accomplished in this way, right?"

"I'm not trying to betray the church."

Zhang Tao spread his hands and answered without fear:

"I just wanted to give you a friendly reminder based on the information I have."

"This reminder is that the Holy Father has mobilized four Holy Temple Guard Brigades stationed in other areas to enter Jinling to protect the Holy Temple, and the first three Guard Brigades are expected to arrive today."

"So, the saint will definitely delay the negotiation process."

"I think you should prepare for this in advance or develop a smarter strategy."

"understood."

Chen Jian nodded slightly, then replied:

"We are not afraid of the pressure from the Mechanicus. To be honest, if they do something excessive, it will be them - no, it will be you - who will suffer."

“That’s exactly why I’m here.”

Zhang Tao sighed softly, then said:
"No matter what, the civilians in Jinling City are innocent."

"They just escaped from Huadu's clutches. I really don't want to see this century-old city destroyed."

"So, my reminder to you is also selfish."

“If you’d prepared ahead of time, maybe you could have done this negotiation in a more decisive and less costly way.”

"This will benefit you and the people of Jinling City."

"The only one who was hurt was probably the church itself."

"And this result should be acceptable to you, right?"

"really."

Chen Jian nodded again, and then said:
"Don't worry. Even in the most extreme case, we are able to ensure that the civilians in Jinling City will not be affected."

"In our eyes, the power of the Mechanicus is still a little ridiculous to be honest."

"You are no threat to us, nor can you threaten the civilians in the city in time."

"I can rest assured that."

Zhang Tao smiled and said:

"My name is Zhang Tao. As you know, I am the commander of the 15th Brigade of the Temple Guards Brigade."

"I have nearly 600 soldiers from the Templar Guard Brigade under my command. They are stationed with me in Jinghai City."

“Maybe we won’t have many interactions from now on, but I still hope you can remember my name.”

"why?"

Chen Jian asked curiously.

He really wanted to get a definite answer from Zhang Tao, because in fact, he could vaguely see the other party's intentions.

This man is quite unstable, and his views on the Adeptus Mechanicus, or even religion itself, do not seem to be very firm.

And now, he came here on his own initiative and invited me to "communicate". There was no doubt that there were only a few possible purposes.

Or, he will rebel.

Or, he wants to purge the emperor's side.

Or, he wants to cooperate privately.

But no matter what the purpose is, in the final analysis, he needs to borrow strength.

Of course, there is a price to pay for borrowing power.

Chen Jian wanted to know what price he could pay.

However, although Zhang Tao looks reckless, he is actually quite meticulous.

He did not give the answer Chen Jian wanted, but said respectfully:

"You and your team are undoubtedly the strongest in this land. Your team descended from the sky like a legendary hero, saving the entire Jinling City and the lives of tens of thousands of civilians."

“This alone is enough to inspire respect.”

"So, it's normal for me to want you to know my name."

"After all, this is an honor, right?"

".Are you part of the Guards Brigade that specializes in flattery?"

Chen Jian asked with a hint of sarcasm.

"Divided into objects."

Zhang Tao said seriously:

"Of course I won't flatter everyone. I have to see if it's worth it first."

"very good."

Chen Jian waved his hand and then said:

"I remember your name, you can go now."

"As ordered."

Zhang Tao bowed deeply, then pulled Jin Zhong beside him and retreated to the door.

Looking at the backs of the two people leaving, Chen Jian couldn't help but shook his head and said:

"What is this?"

As the two of them walked out of the manor and reached a deserted place, Jin Zhong almost immediately stopped Zhang Tao in a corner and asked sternly:
"Do you know what you are doing?" "Do you know what will happen if what you said today is passed to the saints?"

"Zhang Tao, what on earth happened to you?"

"How could you be so reckless, so unfaithful, so profane!"

"You have exposed the Saint's intentions in front of outsiders!"

"Even if this intention is not difficult to detect, it is definitely not a reason for you to exchange!"

“You shouldn’t.”

"Shut up."

Zhang Tao sighed heavily and did not respond to Jin Zhong's question. Instead, he asked:
"Brother, do you know why you are still alive now?"

This sentence made Jin Zhong freeze in all his movements.

After a few seconds of silence, he finally replied:
"I know, it's because of those Chinese soldiers."

"but."

"No buts."

Zhang Tao interrupted Jin Zhong again and said:

"The Saint wanted you to die, but the Chinese Army kept you alive."

"Don't you understand? Compared to the saints and the church, perhaps they are more worthy of cooperation."

"Are you really going to rebel?"

Jin Zhong spoke sternly, but Zhang Tao looked calm.

"I never said I was going to rebel, and I don't intend to rebel."

"There's only one thing I can tell you."

"After staying in Jinghai for so long, I must find a new way out for myself and my soldiers."

"And the Chinese Army is the way out."

"Don't be evasive with me!"

Jin Zhong looked directly into Zhang Tao's eyes and asked word by word:

"Are you going to apostatize? Answer me, yes or no!"

"No."

Zhang Tao showed no shame and answered word by word:
“I will never apostatize.”

"I just need to do something to right the wrongs that have happened here."

"What is wrong?"

Jin Zhong asked.

".Don't tell me you haven't realized what's wrong."

"Don't you realize that the Pope's authority has become too high over the past few decades?"

"Have you not noticed that over the past few decades, people's worship of the God of All Things and the Holy Trinity has gradually been overwhelmed by the worship of saints?"

"Don't you realize that even the poor people who live in hardship are grateful to the saints?"

"Don't you know what this means?"

".I have no idea."

Jin Zhong answered inconsistently, while Zhang Tao said without hiding anything:

"Something has gone terribly wrong with the Adeptus Mechanicus."

"The monopoly of power makes people weak, the monopoly of resources makes people poor, and the monopoly of information makes people ignorant."

“And when all three are monopolized at the same time, people will be grateful.”

"That is not the doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity."

"It's wrong, and someone has to correct it."

"but not now."

".Why are you telling me this?"

Jin Zhong took a deep breath and then said:
"One word from me can make you fall into the abyss."

"You will not."

Zhang Tao smiled confidently and then said:

"After all, you are the one who has truly seen the strongest side of the Chinese Army, and the only one who has been to their base."

"How could you not be moved?"

"Right, bro?"

At the same time, inside the Mechanicus Temple.

The saint still sat majestically on his "throne", and the black-robed archbishop who personally commanded the great expedition and finally escaped in a panic still served him closely.

The sunlight from the dome shone on the saint, and the dazzling light made him close his eyes.

After a long time, he spoke:
"There are less than three hours left before the deadline given by the Huaxia Army, and the main force of the Guards Brigade has not yet arrived in Jinling."

"We no longer have a chance. Perhaps we have to make some compromises in exchange for more time."

"Let's carry out their third request."

"First, send them some of the information about us to buy them some time."

"Then, prepare the 'bargaining chips' you will need in the negotiation."

"Especially regarding the mineral resources they have proposed to the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce that they want to purchase."

"Saltpeter, coal, iron ore, mercury, and other rare metals."

“These can be given to them.”

"Anyway, with our current technology, most of the resources cannot be utilized."

“Instead of sealing those resources in a warehouse and letting them oxidize, decay, and rust, it is better to give them to them and let them help us build what we want.”

"After all, no matter who builds it, it belongs to us in the end"

".Isn't this a bit too risky?"

The Archbishop asked with some hesitation:
"Even for us, rare metals are scarce resources. If we want to further forge more advanced artillery or replicate giant cannons, these rare metals are indispensable raw materials for special steel."

"If we give it to them, we will fall further behind."

"It's okay, we're already behind."

The saint shook his head slightly, then said:
"It is impossible for us to defeat them. The only ones who can defeat them are monsters."

"They made such a big noise, it's impossible for the monster to ignore it."

"The beast tide is about to happen, and with their current strength, how can they resist it?"

"All we have to do is add fuel to the already rising tide of beasts."

"When those invincible monsters crush them, all their legacy will be ours."

"understood."

The Archbishop nodded heavily, and then asked:

"So, the negotiations will proceed as usual?"

"Yes, as usual."

The saint smiled slightly, and then he continued:
“Not only do we have to carry on as normal, we have to keep them satisfied.”