Zhou Yi refused, "We will not launch an external invasion war, this is a basic principle."

"The establishment of the Wasteland Development Company is based on the most extensive ordinary life groups, by improving everyone's living conditions, and then transforming the entire Wasteland World."

"This is also what distinguishes us from other sea lords' areas and profit-oriented companies."

"What a pity."

Guan Zhong said with some regret, "Chairman, now is the weak moment of the Legal Front, they are seeking external intervention for decision-making. Once they confirm that we will no longer launch attacks, they will enter a new stable state again."

"Do not fight."

Zhou Yi shook his head, "Having a gun in hand is not to point at ordinary people, it is to ensure everyone can speak reason."

Besides,

War is not a child's play.

Once you take the initiative to start a war, when it ends is not up to you to decide.

Even the Heavenly People face constant resistance from one generation to the next of native life on Earth.

The Heavenly Kingdom relied on military prosperity and the support of the Heavenly People to conquer a vast empire, but the rebels have been rioting for years, and governors and sea lords all have their own ulterior motives. Eventually, the Black Emperor had to adopt a conservative approach to governing to avoid internal division and chaos.

Having fought with samurai crabs on the sea floor for ten years, Zhou Yi deeply understood this.

As long as you choose to conquer with war, unless you annihilate the opponent, the attacked will always want to resist and retaliate. This is the instinct of life to pursue autonomy and freedom.

The samurai crabs raised from childhood never had a second thought, not because they were too foolish to escape or rebel, but because they had received long-term help and support from this group, so they had a strong sense of belonging. Compared to the outside world, they recognized the place they belonged to more.

This is also nature.

Fighting can eliminate enemies but cannot truly turn enemies into one's own. By creating more benefits through development, more individuals and groups can be firmly united.

This has always been Zhou Yi's unchanging strategic thought.

"Chairman, you are indeed unique."

Guan Zhong sighed, "Perhaps we missed an opportunity right now, but this direction conforms to universal principles... what's important is not the size of the territory, but how to bring others along with us to move forward."

Zhou Yi smiled, "That's about it. Our opponent is the Heavenly People. Look forward, look further ahead."

"You are right."

Guan Zhong also said seriously, "I have focused too much on immediate gains and losses, learned a lesson."

...

Due to looking for Space Holes along the way, the speed of the expansion of the overpass to the north also slowed down.

Duke Destructive was anxious, "What's going on? Why is the construction progress of the overpass not right when it reaches my side?"

"Following your requirements, the basic electrical infrastructure construction of the three cities in the Shuanghe Region is basically completed, the electric cat facilities are also being built around the clock, why is the overpass lagging? Push it a bit."

Zhou Yi told him the reason.

"..."

Objectively difficult problems also left this Doll Governor helpless, "Then we can only wait. Sigh, this geographical location... there are pests, it's far from your side, and there are rebels nearby, now the environment doesn't look so good."

Zhou Yi said, "Your place is good, isn't there now the Independent Mountain District? How is the construction and renovation of Independent Mountain District?"

Speaking of this, Duke Destructive's tone changed slightly, he said reservedly, "Not bad. Two simple ports were built there, one external, one internal, mainly used for farming, water storage, and warehousing."

"I established a tax-free town over there. As long as basic merchandise value requirements are met, no taxes are charged at all. The town allows various groups and individuals to trade, except for sensitive contraband, no entry is allowed, only annual shop rental fees need to be paid."

"The town has initially developed, introducing agents from Zone 7, Segment 16 of the Forbidden Continent, some intermediaries from the Heavenly Kingdom black market, distributors of rebellious forces like the Freedom Army, and some independent businesses."

"As long as the popularity comes up, the entire Independent Mountain District's consumer market will be driven. The grain, water storage, warehousing, and ports there are ready for merchants and buyers. Peripheral industries can bring continuous income, create many jobs, and settlers or renters will promote the development of the whole area."

"I make money from this part, and the electric cat ensures security with quick response."

Zhou Yi was secretly amazed.

Goodness, Duke Destructive had been busy, starting a free-trade zone.

This development plan is very solid.

"Really impressive," Zhou Yi sincerely said.

"So-so, it can't compare with your side. But Independent Mountain District has the Space Tree structure, making power construction more convenient, wires can directly access underground."

Duke Destructive said with a hint of pride, "That Divine Clothing is very useful, I am preparing to make it a standard for the free-trade zone. What do you think?"

"Standard?" Zhou Yi asked, "What do you mean?"

"It means setting a rule, that free-trade zone merchants, if equipped with Divine Clothing, will be recognized as high-quality shops by the Development Alliance. To ensure honesty, the Development Alliance will only engage in high-value transactions with these merchants."

Duke Destructive said, "In this way, not only can the alliance protect itself from fraud, but it will also gradually force merchants to equip Divine Clothing. In fact, I have discussed this with the earth official and a group of merchant representatives from Shuanghe, it's their proposal."

"To create a distinctive trading place, tax exemption alone is not enough."

"Divine Clothing is a good identifier, demonstrating identity first and it brings a quality of being hard to lie. They can't tell lies, but can choose not to tell the truth, leaving room for maneuver. However, just this alone makes it more reliable than other places."

He spoke enthusiastically, "Through this guiding strategy, the Independent Mountain District can become a unique no-lie trading town. Whether as an external attraction or practically to customers, it's excellent."

Zhou Yi praised, "This is indeed a good idea."

One had to admit that Duke Destructive had quite a talent pool.

By slightly integrating existing resources, a qualitative change could be produced instantly.

"As long as you agree, I will proceed."

"I have no reason to object."

"Just that your Clothing Factory has to give us more quotas to make Divine Clothing."

"I have to ask about that."

Zhou Yi contacted the Book-eating Demon immediately and explained the matter.

"There must be the step and process of 'eating books' before writing a book. Essentially, it is to display their own experiences through Consciousness Fragments externally, connecting to their specific Consciousness. It's like projecting a shadow outward."

"To speed up production, you can send the electric cat to help collect and finally summarize to Xiao Chu there."

The Book-eating Demon readily agreed, "Having more audiences is beneficial for me too."

So the matter was settled.

...

Two days later.

An old acquaintance who hadn't been seen for a while arrived outside Jade City.

The Red Kestrel took them to the rooftop.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou, I'm here to visit on behalf of Plastic Island."

Zhou Yi examined the visitor.

The visitor was a V-shaped medium-sized black aircraft.

It was Lin Chi.

It used to be in a rescue team with the Red Kestrel in Recursive City, and later worked in the Chuneng City Detective Team.

The construction of the Guangtai Dam, initially set up by the company, also relied on its help, and it finally found the Space Bubble where Haruk was - the current Moon Landing Area.

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Long time no see, welcome, welcome."

As for what Plastic Island is, he could not grasp.

The Red Kestrel said in consciousness synchronization, "Zhou, Plastic Island is a small mechanical city, located on the Dead Sea, about 780 kilometers southeast of Sand Port. It's not big and has no special products. Although there is a water source, it is a barren island difficult for farming and animal husbandry."

"The first gathered there were a group of scavengers among mechanical life, mainly including collectors, sorters, coarse and fine shredders. They began cooperating, reprocessing collected waste, and gradually developed into a small city."

"The locals mainly recycle and reuse waste plastic, also recycle and process rubber."

"The mechanical inhabitants on Plastic Island are less than 300, far fewer than Recursive City. Since manufacturing cities make new plastic and natural rubber, the quality of recycled plastic and rubber is much poorer and can only be sold cheaply."

"Overall, Plastic Island has a poor economy, maintaining basic city spending by exporting recycled plastic and rubber to Human City."

It was essentially a small island with the nature of a waste recycling station.

Zhou Yi looked at the city envoy in front of him, "What's the business with Plastic Island?"

"It's like this,"

Lin Chi said cautiously, "Through artificial intervention mechanisms and resident voting, Plastic Island officially changed its Law to a city auxiliary program, no longer the city's highest decision-maker."

"Now we have formally set up a Municipal Department to manage the entire city. I happen to be a member of the Municipal Department."

"All members of the Municipal Department are Mechanical Knights, so the island's regime has transitioned to knight rule."

Zhou Yi was stunned.

Ha?

Did he mean...

"Plastic Island has officially shaken off the heavy historical burden of the Law program. Managed by Mechanical Knights, we will drive the whole city's operation and development more actively and openly."

Lin Chi's voice was loud, "This time, I represent the Municipal Department. Plastic Island, in accordance with existing patent protection regulations, will pay a 5% patent fee to your company for each facility and equipment related to the Electric Cat System."

"Besides, we are also very eager to work with your company and the entire Development Alliance."

Zhou Yi came to his senses.

It was indeed a public detachment from the Law!

Previously, Guan Zhong said that the destruction of Spring City had caused significant problems within the Legal Front.

He didn't expect the response to come so quickly.

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