Chapter 367 - 342: So Casual?

Chapter 367: Chapter 342: So Casual?

With Yasna finally relenting, Baguda pressed his advantage. "Yasna, rest assured. Our Governor has stated that once Boya joins the Xuanfeng Alliance, your people will receive the exact same treatment and benefits as our own."

"Moreover, our Governor has already outlined three projects to benefit Boya. The first is to construct a large-scale, natural international seaport here."

"Once it’s built, the majority of the Xuanfeng Alliance’s cargo will be shipped out from this very port. You should be well aware of the immense economic benefits a large-scale international seaport can bring."

"And it won’t just be the Xuanfeng Alliance. As the seaport develops, other surrounding nations and factions will undoubtedly choose to use our port as well."

"Just think about it. From shipping, assembly, and logistics to services... how many jobs will be created down the entire related industrial chain? How much will that stimulate Boya’s economy?"

The natural harbor had been their goal from the start, so this would also serve as a public welfare project for the people of Boya.

Yasna was, of course, well aware of the immense benefits that the construction of such a seaport would bring.

It wasn’t that he hadn’t considered developing the natural harbor before. Unfortunately, Boya’s own capabilities were limited, and its industries were even more so. It simply couldn’t build a large-scale seaport on its own.

A small-scale port would have been a trivial endeavor, largely useless, and would never have achieved the kind of impact Baguda described. That was why the natural harbor had remained unutilized.

With the Xuanfeng Alliance involved, however, it was indeed possible to develop this natural harbor.

So he nodded, tacitly acknowledging the point.

Baguda continued, "The second project is that the Xuanfeng Alliance will immediately open a branch of the Xuanfeng Bank here in Boya. The bank will offer loans to the people of Boya, helping them start businesses and achieve prosperity."

"Simultaneously, we will leverage the Xuanfeng Bank to attract international investors to Boya. We will also communicate with the Dragon Country through the bank, requesting them to dispatch engineering firms to assist Boya in building modern, advanced infrastructure."

At these words, Yasna’s eyes instantly lit up.

It wasn’t that Boya had no banks. It was just that their banks operated on a small, local scale, another trivial endeavor. They had even suffered from credit crises and certainly held no international deposits to speak of.

But the Xuanfeng Bank was different.

It was the entity that had supplanted the Swiss Bank.

Countless international funds had been deposited into the Xuanfeng Bank; it was one of the largest international banks in the world.

It was hard to fathom how the Xuanfeng Alliance had managed to create such a formidable banking institution.

Therefore, if the Xuanfeng Bank was willing to take the lead and encourage international merchants to invest in Boya, it was entirely possible.

This was a massive advantage.

Then there was the Dragon Country.

Everyone knew the relationship between the Xuanfeng Alliance and the Dragon Country was extraordinary.

After all, the Xuanfeng Alliance was currently filled with infrastructure engineering teams dispatched by the Dragon Country, helping them with all sorts of modernization projects.

He had seen the footage on the news.

He was well aware of the state of Wind Capital. What had it been like before it was renamed?

It had been extremely backward.

Cracked streets.

Utterly dilapidated.

And now?

Wide asphalt roads were gradually being completed, demolition and reconstruction had begun everywhere, and the facilities were becoming more and more comprehensive.

It was safe to say the transformation of the entire Wind Capital was the envy of countless leaders from the small surrounding nations.

It was just a shame they lacked the funds for such infrastructure projects, and they couldn’t find such capable engineering teams to help them build, either.

Their own domestic engineering teams were garbage.

The Dragon Country didn’t just send aid to anyone who asked.

Therefore, if the Xuanfeng Alliance could truly deliver on this promise, it would bring immense benefits to Boya—it could even completely transform the nation.

Baguda naturally noticed the undisguisable flicker of emotion on Yasna’s face.

Evidently, the projects he and His Excellency the Governor had devised had completely won the man over.

Then, he announced the third project. "Yasna, besides the first two projects, there is a third. Once Boya joins the Xuanfeng Alliance, we will immediately establish factories here to produce Dream-Returning Wine, Xuanfeng Facial Masks, and a new nutritional supplement. We will even recruit workers from across Eurasia."

"Similarly, the factories will procure raw materials from within Boya. As for the acquisition price, you’ve probably heard that we pay very well."

"Moreover, our surveys have shown that many of the materials we require can be cultivated right here in Boya, which would create yet another industry for your nation."

Baguda delivered this all in one breath.

This too was a plan devised with His Excellency the Governor.

For one, building the seaport here and then opening the factories nearby would reduce costs.

At the same time, it would win the loyalty of Boya’s populace. It was a perfect case of killing two birds with one stone.

More importantly, the products Lu Feng had brought from the game world were by no means limited to the current two or three varieties.

Among the unreleased products alone were the nutritional supplement and a medicated wine that cured nearsightedness—products that could also revolutionize the market.

In the future, he would bring out even more products from the game world.

When that time came, the Xuanfeng Alliance alone might not have enough space for all the factories. They might have to expand into surrounding regions or negotiate to lease industrial land.

If Boya joined the Xuanfeng Alliance, the area around the natural harbor would become a major industrial hub.

Upon hearing this, Yasna immediately countered, "The factories must guarantee that 70% of their employees are residents of Boya."

He knew just how miraculous the Xuanfeng Alliance’s products were.

After all, the technology behind these products was the very reason they had moved against the Xuanfeng Alliance in the first place.

Therefore, he knew better than anyone that once the Xuanfeng Alliance’s products were fully launched on the international market, the required production volume would be absolutely staggering.

Moreover, this was a project that would bring immediate benefits to the people of Boya.

Compared to the first two projects, the third one had far more tangible significance.

If this was the case, Boya was certain to experience tremendous development.

"How can you prove what you’re saying is true?" Yasna demanded. After all, talk was cheap. If Boya joined and the Alliance reneged on its promises, where could they turn for recourse?

Baguda laughed. "We can sign a treaty of peaceful accession, putting all these terms in writing. We can also publicize it internationally, so the whole world knows. That way, there’s no way for us to back out. If we did, the Xuanfeng Alliance would lose all face and credibility on the world stage."

"Let’s do it," Yasna finally confirmed, then immediately added, "We must announce this to the world immediately. We can’t let Myanmar continue what they’re doing."

He wasn’t a fool; he knew what Myanmar was after. Now that he had chosen the Xuanfeng Alliance, he had to make Myanmar back down.

Joining the Xuanfeng Alliance was the best way to achieve that, as it would rob Myanmar of any pretext.

"Baguda, go make the announcement!" Lu Feng’s voice suddenly cut in. He stood up, walked to the screen, and addressed Yasna. "I look forward to meeting you in Wind Capital."

"Mm," Yasna replied, subconsciously nodding at the young Governor.

Baguda immediately ushered the other high-ranking officials of the Xuanfeng Alliance out of the hall to release the news. Their faces were all alight with excitement and disbelief.

None of them had expected to secure Boya so easily.

Shortly after, Baguda broadcast the shocking news.

Countless people around the world had been watching the situation between the Xuanfeng Alliance and Boya. When the announcement came, it swept across the globe like a tsunami.

Everyone was shocked.

What had just happened?

It was all happening too fast!

They had just heard about Boya’s transgressions against the Xuanfeng Alliance, and in the blink of an eye, the Alliance had invaded Boya, and then the two sides were in negotiations.

And now, after what felt like no time at all, Boya was announcing it was joining the Xuanfeng Alliance?

This news, of course, quickly reached Myanmar.

Cai Caida had already led his men into Boya and had successfully occupied a city.

Boya’s forces seemed to have their attention completely fixed on the Xuanfeng Alliance, offering little resistance against them.

Facing Myanmar’s soldiers, Boya’s civilians were naturally caught in the crossfire. Many died, plunging the entire city into a panic.

"This is a good start. We’ll regroup at once and head directly for Boya Central City," Cai Caida said, looking at a map. "We must reach the city before they can begin formal negotiations. When we do, we’ll have the chance to control the entire situation."

Cai Caida’s plan was clear. He just had to follow the steps.

But at that very moment, Mei Luo Ye rushed in. "Cai Caida, sir! Something’s happened! Boya has announced its peaceful accession to the Xuanfeng Alliance! We are now standing on Xuanfeng Alliance soil!"

"What?" Cai Caida was utterly dumbfounded by the news.

’Are you kidding me?’

’The negotiations are over? Did they not want any ceremony? Shouldn’t both sides gather together and invite international reporters to witness it?’

’How could they be so casual about it?’