In the evening, Du Wei asked Made to decorate a small banquet hall, and asked the kitchen to prepare some exquisite dishes. Very early in the dining room, waiting for the arrival of the Marchioness.
When the servant opened the door and ushered Mrs. Liszt in, Du Wei couldn't help being dazzled for a while when he saw the woman coming.
Mrs. Liszt had an elegant smile on her face, and a red evening dress on her body made her look like a delicate and blooming rose. The well-cut style fully reveals her slender waist. Her elegant demeanor, coupled with a face of a young girl, seems to combine the two completely different charms of innocence and maturity. And it fit perfectly on her body. With such a devilish figure, coupled with a perfect face, and that charming demeanor, Du Wei lost his mind for a moment.
In the blink of an eye, Mrs. Liszt smiled at Du Wei, bowed her body, and said softly: "My lord, am I late?"
Du Wei coughed lightly, stood up, pulled out the chair for her personally, and said with a smile: "No, no. It's just that I lost my composure when I saw Madam's charming demeanor just now."
Mrs. Liszt glanced at Du Wei quietly, her eyes were full of heart-pounding resentment, and she whispered: "I'm afraid the Duke is insincere, I have been in the Northwest for so long, and this is the first time you have invited me alone. I'm having dinner."
Du Wei turned his head and pretended to get the wine bottle on the table, avoiding Mrs. Liszt's eyes, and then waved all the waiters in the room out.
Wait until the door is closed. Du Wei had already calmly stood beside Mrs. Liszt, poured her a glass of wine with his own hands, and said with a smile: "Madam, you are blaming me for neglecting the distinguished guest. If the news spreads, if the nobles in the imperial capital know that I dare to neglect The number one beauty of our Roland Empire, I'm afraid I will be drowned by people's spit."
Then Du Wei went back to his seat and sat down, raised his wine glass and signaled from a distance: "I'll toast my wife first, just because I neglected the beauty, I would like to express my apology first."
Mrs. Liszt smiled, and the two raised their glasses for a gesture, and Du Wei drank it all in one gulp. Mrs. Lister only tasted it lightly.
Du Wei then poured himself a second glass of wine, and said with a smile: "This is the second glass. I wish my wife a beautiful and eternal life, and my Tulip family and the Liszt family will have a good relationship forever."
The Marchioness chuckled. This second cup drank a little more.
After the two cups passed, Du Wei poured the wine again, raised his cup and said, "The third cup, I want to thank you... Dardanelle told me..."
Before Du Wei could finish speaking, Mrs. Liszt interrupted him. The beauty covered her mouth lightly, and gave Du Wei a half-angry, half-resentful look. Eyes are charming. The voice was even more soft as if it was about to drip: "Duchess, you have it again and again. You don't want to get me drunk, do you?"
"Where!" Du Wei didn't change his face, as if he was not intimidated by the other party's beauty: "The third cup is to express my gratitude to you, thank you for giving me a good idea. Well, this cup you can drink You don't need to drink it, I'll drink it myself."
After three glasses of wine in a row, Du Wei couldn't help taking a breath, then put down his glass, looked at the Marquise, and said, "Actually, apart from being grateful, I also admire Madam's talent. If It's not your idea, but I don't know how long I will have a headache."
The Marquise pursed her lips into a smile, and then said lightly: "My lord duke is so smart, what can be difficult for you? I'm afraid I came up with random ideas and made fun of you. I just hope you don't blame me for talking too much. I understand it myself. As a woman, I have a lot of knowledge, so it is not easy to speak out a little nonsense, so I can only ask Lord Dardanelle to do it for me."
"Madam's thoughts, I am deeply impressed." Du Wei said so solemnly.
The Marquise suddenly stared at Du Wei with a pair of eyes, the eyes fluttered, and there was a deep meaning in the dimness, which made Du Wei feel a little bit overwhelmed, but this time before he jumped out of the subject, the Marquise had already started laughing Laughing, he said: "I think the Duke invited me to dinner tonight, just for this matter. Could it be that if you didn't have this matter, you would just ignore me?"
Du Wei coughed, smiled, and was about to speak...
"Well, Your Excellency the Duke." Mrs. Liszt turned her head and thought about it - she had to admit that her action was really charming, and it took a lot of perseverance for Du Wei to look away. "My lord... If you still want to say thank you, then there is no need. If you really want to express your gratitude, then I want you to ask for one thing. I wonder if you can agree?"
Du Wei's heart suddenly jumped... Could it be that he asked for marriage again? Well, probably not.
"As long as it's within my power." Du Wei sighed, but said it to death first.
The Marquise smiled, and gave Du Wei a charming look. There was a playful meaning in her eyes, which seemed to mean: I knew you would say that a long time ago.
"Don't worry, what I'm asking for is not difficult, and you can definitely do it.
Du Wei felt uneasy, and suddenly regretted a bit: I am very good, why do I ask for trouble to invite this woman to dinner? When it was daytime, my mind was dizzy.
Only by staying with this woman alone can I feel the compelling beauty and heart-pounding charm of the other person.
"You must also know that my Liszt family is a family of merchants. Although I... um, although my life is miserable and my husband died early, His Majesty took pity on me and gave me the title of Marquis. But it is only a lifetime title. No hereditary land." The Marquis whispered softly: "My Liszt family is not a noble lord, so I don't have my own territory. Before, I didn't like the excitement, and I wasn't tired of the troublesome things in the imperial capital. I have always lived at home in the north. Although my Liszt family has no territory, after all these years, I still have some foundations. In the north, there is a castle and manor, and there are two other farms. Normally, it is just a cover-up. The farms are also used by the White Feather Knights to station troops for training."
Du Wei heard her suddenly talk about her family affairs. Can't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It's just that I was puzzled in my heart.
"...Your Excellency, you know. My Liszt family started with maritime trade, but in recent years, the empire's military expenditure has been reduced, and the expedition to the South Seas has not been carried out for several years. I am looking at Prince Chen's policy strategy, and I am afraid it will continue." Intentionally reducing military expenditures, I am afraid that in the short term, the empire will not use troops in Nanyang. Above Nanyang, the current trade profits have little potential to be tapped. If there is no support from the Imperial Expeditionary Force, I am afraid that in the next few years, it will be even less profitable. Figure. This sea trade. I have decided to gradually reduce it." Speaking of this, she paused slightly. He glanced at Du Wei deliberately again. Slowly pick up the glass. He took a half sip lightly. Her face, which was originally as white as jade, immediately seemed to be stained with a layer of rouge after being steamed by the alcohol, and her eyes were even more blurred and intoxicating.
I'm afraid the so-called "Yan Shi Mei Xing", that's it.
Du Wei cleared his throat, and said slowly: "Madam has such a decision. It is also admirable. The Nanyang trade is huge, but Madam can look to the future. When she sees a deal, she accepts it. It is already a vision beyond the reach of ordinary people."
The Marchioness chuckled. Then he gave Du Wei another look: "Your Excellency, don't say your compliments too early. I'm afraid you will frown when I say something later."
Du Wei pondered for a while. Picking up the wine glass, he took a sip: "Ma'am, I have something to do that you just said...does it have something to do with the family business you mentioned?"
"That's right." Mrs. Liszt sighed deliberately: "I am a woman. Although I am the head of the family, I have finally lived up to my father's entrustment over the years. But the days are gradually passing, and I feel extremely tired. Brother My sister is young, and all these years, I have supported myself. But few people know the pain in my heart... Sigh. But no matter what, I can't see the Liszt family go down, and I can't bear to see the foundation left by my father go down. Work hard step by step."
Du Wei didn't interrupt, he realized that what the other party said next was just drama!
"Maritime trade is shrinking day by day. After thinking about it... this trip to the northwest, I saw that the Desa province is flourishing and prospering under your governance. Although the relationship with the prairie people is still a little tense, it is not bad. From now on, it is still stable, and you are sitting at the border, and the entire trade on the grassland has to go through the Desa province. This can be regarded as a lot of business opportunities. Hmm... So, I thought for a long time before I made this Decision, I only hope for your support."
Suddenly, Du Wei's heart moved, and he faintly guessed the lady's intentions, and couldn't help but blurted out: "Do you mean..."
"I plan to move the Liszt family to the northwest!"
Hearing the Marquise say this in a serious tone, Du Wei couldn't help but stunned.
The Marquise looked at Du Wei's expression, and suddenly smiled: "Look, I'm right, you really frowned when you heard it."
Du Wei couldn't help being a little embarrassed, but fortunately, the Marquis didn't have any intention of pursuing it. She smiled lightly and continued: "There will be a lot of business opportunities here in the Northwest in the next few years... Besides, let me say something disrespectful. Even if the empire wants to use troops on the grassland in the future , the two provinces of Desanurin in the northwest are important places for war preparations. Whether it is weapons or ammunition or food tents, my Liszt family has been involved in these businesses. It is better to plan early, and take root here now, so that you can take the lead in the future machine."
Du Wei pondered for a while, and the reason was correct. However, Mrs. Liszt's request may not be purely for some business!
"Master Duke, you are the one who decides the province of Desa. Since I have decided to move the family here, I must rely on your full support."
"Naturally." Du Wei agreed without hesitation, and under such circumstances, he couldn't help but refuse.
"Well, I believe in the Lord Duke's Chrysostom. It's just that you still need to worry about some things." The Marquis thought for a while, then said with a smile: "I have a few small requests, and I hope you can agree. "
Du Wei sighed: "Please tell me."
"First of all, I request to set up a house in Loulan City as the residence of the family. Although my Liszt family is not too big, the members of the family, including the servants in charge and the grooms, are three to five There are still hundreds of people. Well, it’s best to be close to the Duke’s Mansion. The streets here are wide and the law and order are good. I can bid to buy the land from the City Guard’s Mansion. What’s the price? Just use the official price.”
"This is the second one. Since I moved here with my whole family, the White Feather Knights of the family are also the place to follow. Although the White Feather Knights are called five hundred people, in fact, you and I both know that it is just a cover-up to avoid the laws of the empire. .Including those knights and "retinues". There are about 2,000 people in total. These 2,000 cavalrymen can't be stationed in the city...and..." Speaking of this. Mrs. Liszt smiled slightly: "Since I am willing to join hands with the Duke, I absolutely trust him. I used to be in the north. Naturally, I needed some force to protect myself. But from now on, I will entrust it to the Duke's territory, the family knights. There is no need to exist. Anyway, I think that if something happens, the Duke will naturally give our family protection. So, I thought and thought. The two thousand White Feather Knights don’t need to be stationed in the city. Please, Duke Another battalion will be set up in the military camp outside the city. I will let these white-feathered knights wear the armor of the Tulip family from now on. Thirty to fifty people will be enough for me. The rest, from now on, will be under the command of the Duke. As for military expenses... From now on, the military expenses of the White Feather Knights, my Liszt family will still bear half of it every year."
"Is there a third... I know that the tulip private army under your command, the Duke, the ordnance, weapons and armor are all purchased from the guy from Delan Mountain Warcraft. Although my Liszt family is not as good in the weapon business as that fat man The land is big, but it is still small and has a large scale. From now on, let me take advantage of you. In the future, the Tulip family's arms business. Let us the Liszt family. I think the guy who came to Delan Mountain has a good relationship with me. It should be You won’t resent me for stealing his business. As for the price, it’s half as cheap as that fat man’s.”
"There's a fourth..."
The more Du Wei listened, the more frightened he became, and the expression on his face was revealed!
This... this woman!
Where is she begging me to do something? It's clearly a big sale at a loss... No! It's just a big gift at a loss ≌ Pao Anji Ji Anxiety Lu Chu K's imaginary meaning is to move the family to the Desa province, but to himself. It's giving money again (the arrival of such a business family will inevitably stimulate business. Taxes will increase sharply), and giving people away (a White Feather Knights gave themselves away!). Finally, the army's ordnance and weapons are provided at a low price! !
Such a good thing, I am afraid that any local official or lord of the empire. As long as you're not an idiot. They will never refuse! !
This Mrs. Lister. It's really bold, is it so daring to stick the Liszt family with you so firmly? !
"Ma'am." Du Wei waved his hand before the Marquise could say the fourth item. Looking at the other party with a half-smile: "The conditions you mentioned... I think as long as you are not a lunatic, you can naturally wish for it. However, in this way, I am taking advantage too much. I feel a little uneasy."
"It's just a business." Mrs. Liszt smiled slightly: "Although I seem to have paid a lot, I believe that the Duke is a man of great talent. All my contributions are just investment. With you as a big tree, I think Li Si The Te family is bound to take root in the Northwest. The future will naturally pay off."
"In this case..." Du Wei pondered for a moment. Said: "I can't accept it completely, otherwise, I'm afraid others will call me too greedy. If my wife moves to the northwest with her family, within one year. The business owned by the Liszt family is exempt from tax. Within three years .The tax will be halved! After three years, the tax will be only 80%!”
After saying this, the Marquise's face darkened instead, she stared at Du Wei in a daze for a while, and then sighed softly: "You... just don't want to accept my kindness, do you?"
On such a good night, in front of the fine wine, Du Wei couldn't help being shaken by the beauty's sigh. Looking at Mrs. Liszt's face and resentful eyes, he couldn't help but take a sip of the wine to conceal his insincere words. He changed the subject and said with a smile: "Tonight's staple food is I asked Made to specially invite the best chef in the dungeon. I will invite my wife to taste it later."
Mrs. Lister's eyes remained unchanged, but she lowered her head. After a while, he raised his face, picked up the cup and drank it down, then glanced at Du Wei again, and said suddenly: "I... It's very stuffy here, Mr. Duke, please accompany me to the garden for a walk."
How to settle the relationship with Liszt's family, it's tonight, this beautiful Yujie, marry or not? Well, Luo Li can do whatever I want, and Sister Yu can do whatever I want... Let's see, since we are playing ambiguously, let's just play it to the end!