It is very difficult to trade on wasteland.
There are bandits with as many flies, alien monsters that cannot be guarded against... Various difficulties make trade between survivor bases very difficult.
Generally, only survivor bases that are relatively close together can generate stable trade routes.
The more famous ones are the trade route between Liuding Town and the beer bottle company. Both sides even sent some forces to establish supply stations with certain firepower along the route.
These supply stations usually have a small assault force, providing security assistance to caravans joining the trade route.
This trade route is due to the extreme imbalance in the production direction and technological level between the various survivor bases.
For example, as we all know, the so-called Liuding Town is actually a huge aircraft carrier.
This aircraft carrier, named Bohai, was paralyzed in the port during the war due to a nuclear explosion, and was abandoned for many reasons after the war. It was not until the disaster occurred that it was used by survivors.
After a lot of illegal reconstructions of the hull, this ship can no longer be called a ship, but rather a water platform.
Absolute security makes this place a paradise dominated by the entertainment industry and supplemented by the high-tech industry.
However, Liuding Town's industrial capacity is almost zero.
Even the mass bombs required for carrier-based Gauss guns lying on the deck cannot be produced by themselves, let alone things such as air defense missiles.
After all, it is impossible to build a factory on the ship no matter how you say it?
Most of the factories built on the road surface of the port are small workshops, and heavy industrial production cannot be carried out.
However, the beer bottle company solved this problem in Liuding Town.
Don’t get me wrong, beer bottle companies are not what they produce beer bottles, but a survivor base mainly based on heavy industry.
The base is located in a heavy industrial park near the suburbs of Shanghai. It not only produces the 10KG-class mass bombs required for ship-based electromagnetic guns, but also produces guided missiles with high technical content.
However, the output is not very high, and most of the industrial raw materials are obtained from waste products.
Of course, these are all off-topics.
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In order to open up the market in Shanghai, I am planning to build a supply station here. In fact, I am already doing this, but we are in short supply here, both manpower and equipment.In this regard, the company headquarters gave me instructions to use local materials, and I will invest all the profits in the first year into the construction of the base.We can talk about these three points, population, basic equipment, and arms.By the way, I don’t need a criminal who cannot guarantee his character.
Supply station?Why not directly located in the Sixth Block, we will provide the safest protection for your industry.Zhao Chenwu frowned slightly and raised the question in his heart.
The Sixth District may have a good reputation in Shanghai, but there are still many unfamiliar places for us.This is the instructions issued by the company, and I just act step by step.Jiang Chen continued to fool around and left all his questions to the false company outside Shanghai.
I have to say that this explanation is indeed very convenient and convincing enough.
Zhao Chenwu thought for a moment and spoke.
No problem with population.Overall, the slum labor force is still in a state of surplus. Although in principle, non-criminals cannot be sold, but... a mysterious smile flashed across Zhao Chenwu's face. If not many, I can artificially let them have a small accident and become a population that can be traded.
If the rules are determined by people, then there will inevitably be loopholes within the framework, as long as they are not too much.
Jiang Chen nodded.
It doesn't take many, about thirty people can do it.
Thirty people are just a drop in the ocean compared to slums with a population base of over 10,000.
I guess no one would impeach him for these thirty people, so Zhao Chenwu naturally agreed immediately.
As for basic equipment, everything I need is listed on this list. Jiang Chen smiled slightly, took out an electronic card and gently placed it on the table.
This card with the main structure of graphene can write holographic image information of about 12G in size and can be charged by putting it under the sun. It is a very convenient thing.
The sixth block market is also very cheap.
Zhao Chenwu took the card, but he was not surprised. He directly clicked the start button on the lower left, and a list appeared in front of him.
...Anti-corrosion cement synthesis device, carbon nanotube generator, graphene synthesis and cutting machine tool... These are all fine. There are some of these things in the inventory in the sixth block, and you can buy them in the name of Zhao Group.However, that arms production line, and nanochip production machine tools... Zhao Chenwu showed a hint of difficulty on his face. These things were really not easy to work with.For arms-related production lines, such things are strictly prohibited for sale no matter which survivor base they are located in.As for the nanochip production machine tool, not to mention the large size and inconvenient transportation, even if you buy it back, you cannot produce anything without a certain industrial foundation.
Zhao Chenwu did not lie about this.
Although nanochips have a wide range of uses, they have to be used to make holographic devices, which is also a necessary link for Jiang Chen to enter the holographic computer market.
However, it is not possible to produce such chips without a series of supporting production lines. For example, the nano-scale silicon plates used in nanochips require special cutting equipment to complete.
Jiang Chen touched his chin and thought for a moment.
It seems that this kind of thing is not too anxious, so I should do it step by step...
Jiang Chen, who made up his mind, also made some concessions.
Forget about the arms production equipment and the nanochip production machine tool, but for the defense needs of the supply station... I wonder if Mr. Zhao is interested in the arms business?
How could you not be interested?Zhao Chenwu naturally immediately patted his chest and promised that as long as the equipment was licensed for sale in the Sixth Block, he was sure to get it for Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen naturally expressed his gratitude for this.
Since the two sides have reached an agreement on the items they are traded, the next step is to discuss matters in the details of the cooperation.
After some careful consultation, the details of the trade were finally finalized.
The female secretary named Su Lei professionally made an electronic contract on the spot and handed it to Jiang Chen and his boss one copy each.
After careful inspection, Jiang Chen confirmed that the above content was correct with the details discussed just now, and then pressed his fingerprint on it.
Zhao Chenwu trusted his secretary's ability very much, but he just glanced at it and pressed his fingerprint.
When two gene IDs emerge on the electronic contract, this also means that the agreement has officially come into effect.
But to put it bluntly, this is just a symbolic thing. After all, there are no problems such as commercial default in the end of the world.
The key to maintaining the agreement is that both parties are profitable.
The price of canned fruit is 30 sub-crystals, the price of various canned meat is 10-20 sub-crystals, and the compressed biscuit is 1 sub-crystals.
The reason why the price was not too high was because Jiang Chen was preparing to sell it in large quantities.
As the saying goes, rare things are expensive. When Jiang Chen only took out 20 cans at that time, each can was indeed worth a high price of 50 sub-crystals. But now that a stable trade agreement has been signed, these cans have a steady supply, so such high prices are naturally impossible to appear again.
However, the price is not low, it is more than five times higher than the price of canned mutant beef, and he also needs to raise the retail price.
If it is a little taller, it is probably not possible for the rich to afford it.
As for the various production equipment that Jiang Chen needs, the prices are different. As for corrosion-resistant cement synthesis devices, only 300 sub-crystals are needed, but the price of graphene synthesis and cutting machine tools is as high as 11,000 sub-crystals.
This is the price after a certain discount is made according to the market price.
The mass-produced lacerator rifle in the sixth block is priced at 20 sub-crystals per piece. This assault rifle with excellent performance is a standard weapon of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It uses 762mm ammunition, which is slightly inferior to power and is strong and stable, and is suitable for combating people.
Jiang Chen bought 40 at one time and also bought some things such as thermal grenades and EMP grenades.
The price given by Zhao Chenwu also satisfied Jiang Chen very much, with a market price of 90%.
This can also be regarded as compensation for Jiang Chen's concession on the canned price.
Although it was compensation, he probably didn't know that the cost of the goods Jiang Chen had in his hands was not even 1 Asian crystal.
All the goods were delivered in the warehouse that Jiang Chen rented in advance.
Zhao Chenwu was also secretly surprised at how Jiang Chen brought these canned gods in without knowing it.
He did not receive any reports from his subordinates, such as the news that a large number of canned foods similar to those that appeared in the inner circle last time had entered the base.
Although goods entering the Sixth Block do not need to be taxed before transaction, simple registration still requires it.
He was secretly afraid of Jiang Chen's strength, but Zhao Chenwu didn't say anything.After all, there is no conflict of interests between the two, and the strong allies are naturally beneficial to him.
It is probably unique to transporting supplies in the wilderness where alien species are rampant and bandits are everywhere.I guess it is some special transportation technology or something.
He wouldn't have thought that Jiang Chen had brought these foods from a parallel world if he killed Zhao Chen.
Although the delivery of the goods was carried out in the Sixth Block, Jiang Chen was unwilling to come here in person every time, so he would not have to do anything every day.
Jiang Chen had no scruples and directly drew a line on the holographic map, which was the sewer passage he had explored that had been safe.
Yes, use the sewer directly as a trade route.
This approach is actually not uncommon in the end of the world. The drainage system of Shanghai in this world is very wide, and the platforms on both sides of the river are enough for small cars to pass through.
You only need to slightly improve the entrance of the sewer, and then seal off the excess hidden dangerous forks inside the sewer. The entire sewer can even be described as a golden route for trade!
However, since the land parts between the multiple sewers are not completely connected, not all survivor bases can use this trade route.
When Zhao Chenwu heard that the coherent sewer route could be directly connected to Jiang Chen's residence, he was naturally overjoyed and generously stated that he had taken over the reconstruction project of this sewer route.
Of course, after all, trade is a mutually beneficial thing, and Jiang Chen doesn’t want to owe others favors, so he invested 1,000 Yajing to express his support for this project.
The reconstruction work is not very troublesome. Just use a few pieces of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and aluminum composite boards to seal the fork.
This material is not only light but also extremely strong, and even if alien creatures such as Death Claw are extremely fierce, it is difficult to destroy them.
The entrances and exits of the sewer are controlled by both parties, that is, Zhao Chenwu sent his own private armed forces to set up a checkpoint at the exit of the sewer at the sixth block, while Jiang Chen is responsible for setting up a checkpoint on his side, which fully ensures the sealing and safety of this line.
The exits along the way are naturally completely blocked according to convention, which is also considered to prevent other bandits from coming in and shooting.
The delivery of goods for future trade will be carried out at the other end near the sewer Zhongjiangchen Villa.
The preliminary regulations are to centralized transactions at the beginning of each month.
Jiang Chen is responsible for providing 1,000 canned meats and 10,000 compressed biscuits, and an order.
Zhao Chenwu brought the arms and other materials needed by Jiang Chen based on the order content, and offered discounts at 10% of the market price. Jiang Chen promised to cooperate with his family in the Sixth Block food business without breach of contract.
In addition, because Zhao Chenwu has vehicles that can operate in the sewer and has strong escort strength, the transportation matter is naturally left to him to deal with.
As for whether you need to worry that Zhao Chenwu will make a mistake with the armed forces in his hands?
Haha, it’s still the same old saying, no one who can do this position is a fool.
This hero will not do the matter of killing chickens and retrieving eggs. Moreover, Jiang Chen is just a supply station. Whether the real food production base is in this province is unknown, and he does not have the ability to send troops through the unknown wilderness.
Because the closer to the city center, the more dangerous the zombies are, and the farther away from the city, it is naturally a world of alien species similar to wild animals.
At the risk of being removed from the Sixth Block and using known interests to bet on unknown possibilities is something that only gamblers will do.
Instead, he was worried that some bandits would target Jiang Chen's station, and even proposed a defense agreement to sell, but Jiang Chen politely declined.
Just kidding, although safety is guaranteed in this way, there are people watching each other every day, so how can he go back and purchase goods?
If you inexplicably create a bunch of supplies, it will definitely make people suspicious.
After the goods were delivered, Jiang Chen not only got the supplies he wanted to purchase, but also surplused 210 points of sub-crystal.Yang Chenwu expressed his willingness to deliver goods to Jiang Chen, so Jiang Chen did not refuse too much.
After all, the capacity of storage space is limited, and things like production equipment are not small in size.If it is transported in several times, it will be a bit unsafe in all senses.
The negotiations went very smoothly. After signing such a large order, Zhao Chenwu was naturally very happy. He immediately expressed his invitation to Jiang Chen to go to the industrial area of the Sixth Block with him to visit his industry in the industrial area.
Jiang Chen naturally accepted this and got on his special car and was invited to go there.
What kind of strength does this hero with one-tenth of the Sixth Block have?Jiang Chen was also quite curious about this.
Since his allies want to show him his strength, Jiang Chen has no reason to choose to refuse.
……
(I have to add just in case I want to write this, it is different from the end of the world and modern times. Having money does not mean having commodities, having a market does not mean having productivity, and having productivity does not necessarily mean everything can be put on the shelves. In other words, don’t complain about why the protagonist doesn’t spend money on a power armor, or simply buys a nuclear warhead, etc.... Someone asked before, and I’ll give it up in this chapter.)
There are bandits with as many flies, alien monsters that cannot be guarded against... Various difficulties make trade between survivor bases very difficult.
Generally, only survivor bases that are relatively close together can generate stable trade routes.
The more famous ones are the trade route between Liuding Town and the beer bottle company. Both sides even sent some forces to establish supply stations with certain firepower along the route.
These supply stations usually have a small assault force, providing security assistance to caravans joining the trade route.
This trade route is due to the extreme imbalance in the production direction and technological level between the various survivor bases.
For example, as we all know, the so-called Liuding Town is actually a huge aircraft carrier.
This aircraft carrier, named Bohai, was paralyzed in the port during the war due to a nuclear explosion, and was abandoned for many reasons after the war. It was not until the disaster occurred that it was used by survivors.
After a lot of illegal reconstructions of the hull, this ship can no longer be called a ship, but rather a water platform.
Absolute security makes this place a paradise dominated by the entertainment industry and supplemented by the high-tech industry.
However, Liuding Town's industrial capacity is almost zero.
Even the mass bombs required for carrier-based Gauss guns lying on the deck cannot be produced by themselves, let alone things such as air defense missiles.
After all, it is impossible to build a factory on the ship no matter how you say it?
Most of the factories built on the road surface of the port are small workshops, and heavy industrial production cannot be carried out.
However, the beer bottle company solved this problem in Liuding Town.
Don’t get me wrong, beer bottle companies are not what they produce beer bottles, but a survivor base mainly based on heavy industry.
The base is located in a heavy industrial park near the suburbs of Shanghai. It not only produces the 10KG-class mass bombs required for ship-based electromagnetic guns, but also produces guided missiles with high technical content.
However, the output is not very high, and most of the industrial raw materials are obtained from waste products.
Of course, these are all off-topics.
……
In order to open up the market in Shanghai, I am planning to build a supply station here. In fact, I am already doing this, but we are in short supply here, both manpower and equipment.In this regard, the company headquarters gave me instructions to use local materials, and I will invest all the profits in the first year into the construction of the base.We can talk about these three points, population, basic equipment, and arms.By the way, I don’t need a criminal who cannot guarantee his character.
Supply station?Why not directly located in the Sixth Block, we will provide the safest protection for your industry.Zhao Chenwu frowned slightly and raised the question in his heart.
The Sixth District may have a good reputation in Shanghai, but there are still many unfamiliar places for us.This is the instructions issued by the company, and I just act step by step.Jiang Chen continued to fool around and left all his questions to the false company outside Shanghai.
I have to say that this explanation is indeed very convenient and convincing enough.
Zhao Chenwu thought for a moment and spoke.
No problem with population.Overall, the slum labor force is still in a state of surplus. Although in principle, non-criminals cannot be sold, but... a mysterious smile flashed across Zhao Chenwu's face. If not many, I can artificially let them have a small accident and become a population that can be traded.
If the rules are determined by people, then there will inevitably be loopholes within the framework, as long as they are not too much.
Jiang Chen nodded.
It doesn't take many, about thirty people can do it.
Thirty people are just a drop in the ocean compared to slums with a population base of over 10,000.
I guess no one would impeach him for these thirty people, so Zhao Chenwu naturally agreed immediately.
As for basic equipment, everything I need is listed on this list. Jiang Chen smiled slightly, took out an electronic card and gently placed it on the table.
This card with the main structure of graphene can write holographic image information of about 12G in size and can be charged by putting it under the sun. It is a very convenient thing.
The sixth block market is also very cheap.
Zhao Chenwu took the card, but he was not surprised. He directly clicked the start button on the lower left, and a list appeared in front of him.
...Anti-corrosion cement synthesis device, carbon nanotube generator, graphene synthesis and cutting machine tool... These are all fine. There are some of these things in the inventory in the sixth block, and you can buy them in the name of Zhao Group.However, that arms production line, and nanochip production machine tools... Zhao Chenwu showed a hint of difficulty on his face. These things were really not easy to work with.For arms-related production lines, such things are strictly prohibited for sale no matter which survivor base they are located in.As for the nanochip production machine tool, not to mention the large size and inconvenient transportation, even if you buy it back, you cannot produce anything without a certain industrial foundation.
Zhao Chenwu did not lie about this.
Although nanochips have a wide range of uses, they have to be used to make holographic devices, which is also a necessary link for Jiang Chen to enter the holographic computer market.
However, it is not possible to produce such chips without a series of supporting production lines. For example, the nano-scale silicon plates used in nanochips require special cutting equipment to complete.
Jiang Chen touched his chin and thought for a moment.
It seems that this kind of thing is not too anxious, so I should do it step by step...
Jiang Chen, who made up his mind, also made some concessions.
Forget about the arms production equipment and the nanochip production machine tool, but for the defense needs of the supply station... I wonder if Mr. Zhao is interested in the arms business?
How could you not be interested?Zhao Chenwu naturally immediately patted his chest and promised that as long as the equipment was licensed for sale in the Sixth Block, he was sure to get it for Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen naturally expressed his gratitude for this.
Since the two sides have reached an agreement on the items they are traded, the next step is to discuss matters in the details of the cooperation.
After some careful consultation, the details of the trade were finally finalized.
The female secretary named Su Lei professionally made an electronic contract on the spot and handed it to Jiang Chen and his boss one copy each.
After careful inspection, Jiang Chen confirmed that the above content was correct with the details discussed just now, and then pressed his fingerprint on it.
Zhao Chenwu trusted his secretary's ability very much, but he just glanced at it and pressed his fingerprint.
When two gene IDs emerge on the electronic contract, this also means that the agreement has officially come into effect.
But to put it bluntly, this is just a symbolic thing. After all, there are no problems such as commercial default in the end of the world.
The key to maintaining the agreement is that both parties are profitable.
The price of canned fruit is 30 sub-crystals, the price of various canned meat is 10-20 sub-crystals, and the compressed biscuit is 1 sub-crystals.
The reason why the price was not too high was because Jiang Chen was preparing to sell it in large quantities.
As the saying goes, rare things are expensive. When Jiang Chen only took out 20 cans at that time, each can was indeed worth a high price of 50 sub-crystals. But now that a stable trade agreement has been signed, these cans have a steady supply, so such high prices are naturally impossible to appear again.
However, the price is not low, it is more than five times higher than the price of canned mutant beef, and he also needs to raise the retail price.
If it is a little taller, it is probably not possible for the rich to afford it.
As for the various production equipment that Jiang Chen needs, the prices are different. As for corrosion-resistant cement synthesis devices, only 300 sub-crystals are needed, but the price of graphene synthesis and cutting machine tools is as high as 11,000 sub-crystals.
This is the price after a certain discount is made according to the market price.
The mass-produced lacerator rifle in the sixth block is priced at 20 sub-crystals per piece. This assault rifle with excellent performance is a standard weapon of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It uses 762mm ammunition, which is slightly inferior to power and is strong and stable, and is suitable for combating people.
Jiang Chen bought 40 at one time and also bought some things such as thermal grenades and EMP grenades.
The price given by Zhao Chenwu also satisfied Jiang Chen very much, with a market price of 90%.
This can also be regarded as compensation for Jiang Chen's concession on the canned price.
Although it was compensation, he probably didn't know that the cost of the goods Jiang Chen had in his hands was not even 1 Asian crystal.
All the goods were delivered in the warehouse that Jiang Chen rented in advance.
Zhao Chenwu was also secretly surprised at how Jiang Chen brought these canned gods in without knowing it.
He did not receive any reports from his subordinates, such as the news that a large number of canned foods similar to those that appeared in the inner circle last time had entered the base.
Although goods entering the Sixth Block do not need to be taxed before transaction, simple registration still requires it.
He was secretly afraid of Jiang Chen's strength, but Zhao Chenwu didn't say anything.After all, there is no conflict of interests between the two, and the strong allies are naturally beneficial to him.
It is probably unique to transporting supplies in the wilderness where alien species are rampant and bandits are everywhere.I guess it is some special transportation technology or something.
He wouldn't have thought that Jiang Chen had brought these foods from a parallel world if he killed Zhao Chen.
Although the delivery of the goods was carried out in the Sixth Block, Jiang Chen was unwilling to come here in person every time, so he would not have to do anything every day.
Jiang Chen had no scruples and directly drew a line on the holographic map, which was the sewer passage he had explored that had been safe.
Yes, use the sewer directly as a trade route.
This approach is actually not uncommon in the end of the world. The drainage system of Shanghai in this world is very wide, and the platforms on both sides of the river are enough for small cars to pass through.
You only need to slightly improve the entrance of the sewer, and then seal off the excess hidden dangerous forks inside the sewer. The entire sewer can even be described as a golden route for trade!
However, since the land parts between the multiple sewers are not completely connected, not all survivor bases can use this trade route.
When Zhao Chenwu heard that the coherent sewer route could be directly connected to Jiang Chen's residence, he was naturally overjoyed and generously stated that he had taken over the reconstruction project of this sewer route.
Of course, after all, trade is a mutually beneficial thing, and Jiang Chen doesn’t want to owe others favors, so he invested 1,000 Yajing to express his support for this project.
The reconstruction work is not very troublesome. Just use a few pieces of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and aluminum composite boards to seal the fork.
This material is not only light but also extremely strong, and even if alien creatures such as Death Claw are extremely fierce, it is difficult to destroy them.
The entrances and exits of the sewer are controlled by both parties, that is, Zhao Chenwu sent his own private armed forces to set up a checkpoint at the exit of the sewer at the sixth block, while Jiang Chen is responsible for setting up a checkpoint on his side, which fully ensures the sealing and safety of this line.
The exits along the way are naturally completely blocked according to convention, which is also considered to prevent other bandits from coming in and shooting.
The delivery of goods for future trade will be carried out at the other end near the sewer Zhongjiangchen Villa.
The preliminary regulations are to centralized transactions at the beginning of each month.
Jiang Chen is responsible for providing 1,000 canned meats and 10,000 compressed biscuits, and an order.
Zhao Chenwu brought the arms and other materials needed by Jiang Chen based on the order content, and offered discounts at 10% of the market price. Jiang Chen promised to cooperate with his family in the Sixth Block food business without breach of contract.
In addition, because Zhao Chenwu has vehicles that can operate in the sewer and has strong escort strength, the transportation matter is naturally left to him to deal with.
As for whether you need to worry that Zhao Chenwu will make a mistake with the armed forces in his hands?
Haha, it’s still the same old saying, no one who can do this position is a fool.
This hero will not do the matter of killing chickens and retrieving eggs. Moreover, Jiang Chen is just a supply station. Whether the real food production base is in this province is unknown, and he does not have the ability to send troops through the unknown wilderness.
Because the closer to the city center, the more dangerous the zombies are, and the farther away from the city, it is naturally a world of alien species similar to wild animals.
At the risk of being removed from the Sixth Block and using known interests to bet on unknown possibilities is something that only gamblers will do.
Instead, he was worried that some bandits would target Jiang Chen's station, and even proposed a defense agreement to sell, but Jiang Chen politely declined.
Just kidding, although safety is guaranteed in this way, there are people watching each other every day, so how can he go back and purchase goods?
If you inexplicably create a bunch of supplies, it will definitely make people suspicious.
After the goods were delivered, Jiang Chen not only got the supplies he wanted to purchase, but also surplused 210 points of sub-crystal.Yang Chenwu expressed his willingness to deliver goods to Jiang Chen, so Jiang Chen did not refuse too much.
After all, the capacity of storage space is limited, and things like production equipment are not small in size.If it is transported in several times, it will be a bit unsafe in all senses.
The negotiations went very smoothly. After signing such a large order, Zhao Chenwu was naturally very happy. He immediately expressed his invitation to Jiang Chen to go to the industrial area of the Sixth Block with him to visit his industry in the industrial area.
Jiang Chen naturally accepted this and got on his special car and was invited to go there.
What kind of strength does this hero with one-tenth of the Sixth Block have?Jiang Chen was also quite curious about this.
Since his allies want to show him his strength, Jiang Chen has no reason to choose to refuse.
……
(I have to add just in case I want to write this, it is different from the end of the world and modern times. Having money does not mean having commodities, having a market does not mean having productivity, and having productivity does not necessarily mean everything can be put on the shelves. In other words, don’t complain about why the protagonist doesn’t spend money on a power armor, or simply buys a nuclear warhead, etc.... Someone asked before, and I’ll give it up in this chapter.)
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