I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early
Chapter 829: 569: A New Era of Great Development_2

Chapter 829: Chapter 569: A New Era of Great Development_2

“However, partnerships with the major clans regarding equity can be initiated.”

“Let’s negotiate one by one and strive for a good start. Does anyone have any better ideas?”

Hai Zhiyun, the head of the Information Engineering Department, pressed the speech button: “I think we can trial the artificial intelligence management system in the Trading Market.”

“Oh?” Everyone straightened up and listened carefully.

Lu Yuan was also slightly stunned.

Hai Zhiyun said: “This technology has been mature for a long time. The Lanpeng Civilization’s artificial intelligence can achieve fully automated management in many factories and farms, automatically calculating daily consumption and demand.”

“For professions like judges, lawyers, and doctors, AI can all be competent.”

“According to intelligence tests, this kind of artificial intelligence’s IQ is around 120, equivalent to the level of an average person, and it can independently complete most tasks.”

“I think this method can be extended to the Trading Market.”

The weak artificial intelligence of Lanpeng Civilization can completely pass the Turing test.

The characteristic of weak artificial intelligence is that they have no “self” and no subjective initiative, only excelling in fulfilling tasks within specific fields.

Therefore, the cliché plot of artificial intelligence rebellion is unlikely to occur.

Now, Hai Zhiyun’s idea has gone further; he wants artificial intelligence to directly manage large trading markets of millions or even tens of millions of people.

The vast majority of interfacing would be done by artificial intelligence.

Hai Zhiyun added: “Secondly, this can save us a lot of human resources. Without artificial intelligence, we would need 100,000 to 200,000 permanent residents to maintain market order. The cost of training so many diplomats, service personnel, and administrative personnel is excessively high.”

“Thirdly, we will have to leave this place sooner or later. Yet, this market cannot leave. If the civilizations here get used to AI management, as long as we support a frontman, the market can still operate stably for quite a long time.”

“For instance, the Dwarf Civilization or other powerful civilizations would certainly be willing.”

“You think quite far ahead… arranging things for after we leave, which would be several hundred years later.” Lu Yuan couldn’t help but laugh.

“Since we’ve started this market, we have to take a bit of responsibility,” Hai Zhiyun said, always in a serious and stern tone. “We came here bringing some hope, and we can’t leave a mess behind.”

Lu Yuan and Old Cat exchanged a glance.

If the Greedy Demon God’s [Temple] really falls into human hands, even if they leave in the future, a part of the population could still remain.

Thus, a frontman wouldn’t be necessary at all.

He genuinely agreed with the idea of an AI-managed plan.

What’s more, Lu Yuan had even thought about promoting an AI reform system within Human Civilization… like in courts and among lawyers, only artificial intelligence can offer relative fairness and justice.

This is actually the trend of historical development.

The Human 18th Civilization is indeed flourishing, but certain dark aspects of human nature are hard to change. No matter how good the quality of education, there’s always a small number of bad apples.

Seeking institutional construction and strengthening the supervision of power is an eternal theme in civilization development.

Just like Lu Yuan, who realized that meddling too much actually hampers human development potential—relying on him for everything is not a good thing.

Over the years, he has been increasingly less involved in internal affairs, like personnel appointments, market construction, and diplomacy—these he hardly bothers with, and he doesn’t inquire about the prices at which various goods are sold.

Only for the biggest issues does he take an interest in finding solutions, maintaining an overarching direction.

“Then, let’s deploy our latest developed Green Elf·1 into the Trading Market.”

…

Thus, one developmental meeting after another took place, leaving people dizzy, along with other meetings like the Craftsman Meeting and the establishment of the craftsman university, all needing to be presided over by Lu Yuan.

“Then I announce that the Northern Border Craftsman University is officially established!”

“Hooray!” Waves of enthusiastic applause.

“The first president will be Comrade Li Datie of Human Civilization. At the same time, we will establish an education committee composed of six Craftsman Masters.”

“The first batch of students totals 531, from 165 different races. I hope everyone can gain something here.”

It’s impossible for Lu Yuan to be the president; his time is too precious to be spent on lower-level craftsmen—it’s a tremendous waste.

What’s more, Lu Yuan could at most become a senior member of the “Field Research Institute” and wouldn’t serve as any professor or instructor.

He made no promises because “field industrialization” is a grand subject. It’s already considerable that he paved the way for it.

To take on even more responsibility would be too tiring. Only with the joint effort of all craftsmen can we create a bright future.

…

“Mr. Lu is indeed too busy; it’s really hard to see you.” On this day, with a dizzying head, Lu Yuan walked out of the conference room to find a group of dwarf diplomats patiently waiting.

“Hello, what can I do for you?”

“It’s that… our clan elders have been waiting for you for days.”

“Oh, I remembered!” Lu Yuan’s eyes lit up, summarily dismissing the next pointless meeting with his secretary team and left with the dwarves.

Ten armed human soldiers escorted Lu Yuan. Well, it was quite a formality but one that couldn’t be avoided.

[Giant God Soldier·Immortal King]!

The dwarves had been nagging about this for quite a while, and he almost forgot.

The dwarves, wealthy and influential, had rented the best location in the Trading Market as their office.

Part of the area was even covered by a “sheltered area,” where some extraordinary animals were kept.

But at this moment, the place they headed to was the Floating Fortress docked in Wulan City, about half an hour by rail train.

Lu Yuan, with his superior skills and courage, swaggered into the fortress—after all, he wasn’t afraid of death, as he’d resurrect immediately as the Greedy Demon God.

This fortress was made of granite, and the corridors were filled with a faint aroma of ale, with occasional “ding ding dong dong” forging sounds.

On the obsidian pillars ahead, generations of craftsmen engraved layer upon layer of words using diamond engraving knives.

The newest engraving was a gear-shaped design, recording their journey of exploring the “Gear Manual.”

Reaching the end, Lu Yuan entered a bright room and saw several familiar leaders.

“How’s Mr. Lu’s health recently? You seem a bit tired. Would you like to visit our bathhouse for a hot spring bath?” Council President Stormbrew directly invited.

“The spring comes from an ancient heritage, with a comprehensive evaluation reaching Superior Level! It’s one of the foundations of our civilization.”

“Cough, cough, it’s just too many meetings, making me a bit dizzy. Thank you for your kindness.”

“What is Mr. Lu’s view on our Dwarf Clan?” The other party lowered his voice.

“Naturally… very promising.” Lu Yuan hesitated briefly. “Indeed, quite good. We’ve traveled far and wide for so many years. Your civilization is among the best outside those Alien Civilizations. Of course, our human experience is quite limited.”

“That eases our minds a lot… We hope the human delegation can visit our homeland someday.”

Of course, his underlying tone was—hoping to establish stable trade relations between humans and dwarves.

The dwarves had been operating for many years with significant influence, and what’s more, the two bases are separated by tens of thousands of kilometers, indicating complementary potential.

“Haha, I’ll be sure to visit when I have the chance.” Lu Yuan understood these nuances and did not refuse.

“Alright, enough chit-chat. You all step outside.” Rock Fist·Deep Furnace waved his hand.

Lu Yuan also signaled his soldiers to leave.

The large room was left with only Lu Yuan, forty-something strangers, and the massive, formidable [Immortal King].