The Journey of the Infinite Wizard

The news conveyed by the dwarves is quick and fast. These hard-working dwarves who dig mountains and drill holes all day long seem to lack the necessary senses for things like enjoyment. They are not keen on farming, doing business and other farming, or

What the nomads should do. All they think about is digging out the treasures, various mineral deposits, etc. contained in the mountains and underground. They will separate the metals wrapped in the stones and then forge them into

All kinds of things, weapons, accessories, etc.

They kept digging deep underground and built passages and cities to live in along the way. Although they were short in stature, the cities they built were very tall and strong. They used the stones in the mining process to polish and build their own cities.

, regarding the bonding problem between them, the dwarves seem to have a special method that can bond these large boulders with almost no gaps. They are also extremely strong and can withstand the test of long years and remain standing.

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Comparing the level of civilization of the dwarves with the high elves during the First Era, they were undoubtedly at a disadvantage. The highly developed high elves had a natural sense of superiority over the dwarves and humans. Whether it was forging, farming, military,

In terms of culture and art, the high elves at this moment have already surpassed other races for hundreds of years. Dwarves and humans have also learned knowledge from the high elves. Especially the latter, because humans have certain skills in certain aspects.

In terms of aspects, they are closest to the elves, and as they are both children of Ilúvatar, they are naturally somewhat close to the elves in terms of identity. But it is only the closeness shown when compared with the dwarves. At other times, the elves actually treat humans

It's not that good or enthusiastic. They are a group favored by Valar. They are the eldest son (eldest daughter) of Ilúvatar's children, and the eternal fire contained in their souls allows them to enjoy

Nearly endless lifespan!

In addition, in other aspects, elves have too many advantages over dwarves and humans. Super sharp five senses and an almost magical sixth sense. The latter is especially reflected in the powerful high elves.

incisively and vividly. They always have special superpowers and can talk to people in their minds.

It is the simplest way to use it. In addition, their physical coordination ability is also amazingly powerful. Compared with elves, dwarves and humans must go through a process to achieve this kind of light and sharp physical coordination ability.

It takes the most arduous training the day after tomorrow. In addition, it also depends on a little bit of talent.

Newly born dwarves and humans are more or less equipped with certain special abilities. However, as the years change and civilization improves, their abilities almost disappear little by little. So much so that by the time of the Third Era

, humans no longer have such special abilities. And the elves, except for the high elves,

, the talents of the secondary elves are also constantly fading. The most obvious example is that the high elves at this moment are generally more than 1.9 or two meters tall, while their descendants are even taller in height.

He has obviously regressed. Moreover, his figure has also become thinner, and he no longer has the tall and strong body of the high elves.

In fact, in the wars that took place during the First Era, the high elves were able to stand firm in the face of the evil legions under Morgoth and the attacks of evil gods, and even won many times. Their tall and strong bodies were indispensable.

Few. However, in the Second and Third Era, their descendants faced the attacks of the Orcs and often suffered heavy losses. Except for a few elites, it was difficult for most elven armies to achieve a battle in which a small number defeated a large number.

However, the number of the high elves who returned eastward in the First Era was not large. At least Morgoth's legion was many times their number. However, such a group of elves whose numbers were far smaller than the enemy. Not only many times

Defeat Morgoth's legions and the evil gods under his command, and even once attacked Morgoth's lair Angor.

Ban. And under the command of Morgoth, there were five to seven Balrogs alone. This extremely rare and powerful species, by the third era, only one remained. So what about the other Balrogs?

The answer is obvious: he was killed by the high elves, or there may be a fish that slipped through the net and was sleeping deep in the unknown depths.

These are some of the issues Jiang Ning is thinking about in the royal tent. Currently, these issues have not been revealed among his tribe. He still has a lot of time to think or verify his guesses. That is, at this time, in the mist

The Durin dwarves on the mountain range sent envoys to reply. They responded quickly. In less than three days, the dwarves sent envoys again. Jiang Ning was slightly surprised, and then he went to his royal tent in

Received the envoy of the independent dwarves inside.

Looking at the acquaintance, Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Your envoy came very quickly!" He meant something, but the dwarf Dann didn't care. He took out a roll of animal skins from his arms.

The attendant took the roll of animal skin and placed it on the table in front of Jiang Ning. He looked at the slightly worn animal skin, which had a few lines of dwarven writing written on it.

"I'm sorry, I don't understand dwarf writing!"

Dann frowned. The language communication between the two parties was not smooth. They were able to communicate normally and without hindrance, thanks to this special telepathy ability.

"Let's do this, let's find a trade method that is understandable to both of us!" After saying that, without waiting for Dan's reply, he took out a roll of white parchment, spread it on the table, took out a dip pen and dipped it in some

Ink, drawing on parchment. Because we don’t speak the same language.

There is no communication, and the communication is very inconvenient. Jiang Ning does not believe in dwarves, and the dwarves also do not believe in their group of elves. Therefore, to avoid constantly wrangling in possible boring tricks in the future, it is better to solve the possibility from the beginning

hidden dangers that arise.

He used pictures on parchment as a substitute for words, and drew what he needed. After thinking about it for a while, he felt a little uneasy, so he specially used colored inks to ink, adding bright colors to the monotonous pictures.

, and also further prevent the so-called loopholes from appearing. He ordered people to hand over the completed parchments to the dwarf Dann, and then he used his telepathy ability to

Li Li spoke in his mind: "When your envoy goes back, please inform your king. We, the Elves of Isver, can provide many things that you have never thought of or seen. And once the two parties confirm the trade relationship, then you

You must provide your items according to the requirements we have given, and we will also use alcohol, spices and other things as bargaining chips for both parties to trade with each other!"

Dan unfolded the parchment in his hand and looked at the almost lifelike pictures drawn on it. Through the colors added on it, he could easily understand what the pictures on it were about. It was nothing more than a large block of different lengths and widths.

Boulders, strips of stone, iron blocks, mithril, feathers, etc. As for gold and silver, to be honest, they don’t need these things at the moment.

That is to say, they look good. But for them now, they don't have much value at all. What they need most now are all kinds of boulders to build cities and feathers for making arrows. As for trees, the forest where they live is plentiful.

Moreover, there are countless trees in the Fangorn Forest in the south. And to the east of them, there is an even larger area of ​​​​Dark Forest!

Dann watched carefully. He looked at the boulders and iron blocks and asked uncertainly, "Dear Majesty the Elf King, I would like to ask you about these boulders polished according to your requirements. Is it a thousand yuan for a barrel of wine? For one

Two spices?" Jiang Ning laughed secretly in his heart and said, "That's right, we don't need you.

For gold, silver and jewelry, we only need the stones to build the city, which are of course carefully polished according to the specifications we provide. In addition, we also need high-quality iron blocks and mithril, as well as bird feathers.

Apart from that, we don’t need anything else!”

Dan's face looked a little bad, and he defended, "But your respected Majesty the Elf King, don't you think the transaction is a bit unfair?" Jiang Ning said in surprise: "I wonder where your envoy saw the so-called unfairness?

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Dann pointed to the exchange column above and said: "A thousand pieces of stone polished according to your requirements can only be exchanged for a barrel of wine, or one or two spices or sugar? Isn't such harsh trading conditions excessive?

?”

"No, no, of course not." Jiang Ning shook his head and raised a finger, "These stones are worthless things and are scattered all over the world. Not to mention the far ones, let's talk about the nearby ones. There are stones everywhere in the Misty Mountains.

, it just takes a little time. In fact, the price I gave is very fair. It is consistent with the goods we trade.

No, these are just garbage, things that no one will take a second look at if they are thrown on the ground. They have no value at all! And the wine we produce and the delicacies made with spices, you will know how much they are worth after you have tasted them yourself.

That's clear. I think the way the deal was done is fair and I don't want to change it."

"But…"

Jiang Ning interrupted him, "Your Majesty, you must understand that we are not in urgent need of doing business with you. The purpose is to use the basis of trade to further deepen the relationship between our two races. Although we don't have to do this, we

I still want to establish friendship with the dwarves. In addition, I also want to hire you Durin dwarves to help us build the city. The payment can be wine, spices, sugar, soft silk, or shiny gold.

, silver and jewelry!”

Dann thought about it, and after a while he said: "Hire us to build a city for you. I'm sorry that my king did not authorize me. I need to ask His Majesty the king. As for the trade relationship between us, I can be sure that here

Said that the Durin dwarves are willing to establish friendship and trade relations with the Elves of Isweil."

"We are equally pleased to establish friendship and trade relations with the Durin Dwarves!"

Afterwards, the dwarf messenger Dane left the king's tent and headed for the Misty Mountains. He wanted to tell Durin I about this trade relationship and the elves' request to hire them to build a city. As for whether Durin I agreed or not, it was not his responsibility to care.

Things. However, these are not important to Jiang Ning. He does not value them at all. He just wants to build a tall, safe and strong fortress city earlier. Although the trade between the two sides is not important to the dwarf

People are very unfair, because they have to spend manpower to mine, polish these huge stones, and then transport them to the elves. The value of the manpower spent during this period is far more than the value of a mere barrel of wine, but Jiang Ning does not consider this at all, he is the Elf King.

He is not the dwarf king. What he should consider and pay attention to is the interests of his own group, not the dwarves. And he is not the kind of fool who will suffer losses himself and let others make big profits. Whether the dwarves suffer losses or not has nothing to do with him.