The idea of writing a book was interrupted by something unexpected.
It would not be wrong to say that it was completely sudden. When I learned that Viscount Leslie would leave Bonta City, this thing, or this person, would definitely come, but I didn't know when exactly he would come.
At the end of April, a convoy arrived from Anvilmar City to Bonta City.
The person on board this fleet is the successor of Viscount Leslie and the new lord sent by the Stark family to control the territory of Bonta City - Baron Billil Stark.
The Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has leased one hectare of territory from the Stark family, so as the president of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, Xu Yidu must pay a visit as soon as possible.
However, when I asked the Baron to meet with him through the Brunei housekeeper who did not follow Viscount Leslie, I was told that the Baron had just arrived in Bonta City and there were many important people who needed to meet. He did not have time to meet Xu yet. Also, let him wait first.
Xu Yi was suddenly stunned, frowned and asked the Brunei housekeeper: "Just the Baron's exact words?"
The Brunei housekeeper replied expressionlessly: "Yes."
Xu Yi's frown deepened.
If the Brunei butler relayed the original words of Baron Billil Stark, then this means that the newly arrived Baron either despises Xu Yi in his heart, or deliberately showed his hostility towards Xu Yi.
No matter which aspect, it is not what Xu Yi wants to see.
From the perspective of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, Xu Yi hoped that the Baron would look down on him rather than being inexplicably hostile to him.
Looking down on someone is just a bit of neglect and arrogance at best. If there is hostility, it will be very troublesome.
Think of this. Xu Yi asked again: "Steward of Brunei. Has the Baron ever mentioned my name and our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in front of you?"
The Brunei housekeeper raised his eyelids and glanced at Xu Yi. After a pause, he nodded slowly: "Yes. When I reported on the situation in the territory, I mentioned your New Flying Chamber of Commerce. At that time, the Baron expressed his knowledge of your existence."
"Then what is the Baron's attitude?" Xu Yi asked.
Originally, Xu Yi didn't think that the Brunei housekeeper would answer this question seriously, but he didn't expect that after thinking about it, the Brunei housekeeper straightened up, showing a look of disdain, and said contemptuously: "Everyone in Bangta City. A small chamber of commerce that is not ranked high. I really don’t know why that guy Leslie takes it so seriously.” After saying this, the Brunei housekeeper returned to his dead look and continued: “This is the exact words of the Baron.”
Xu Yi looked at the Brunei housekeeper in surprise for a while, and then solemnly said: "Thank you."
The Brunei housekeeper nodded and remained silent.
After leaving the manor left by Viscount Leslie, Xu Yi got into the carriage and ordered the driver to drive to the city lord's palace.
As the carriage kept sneaking, Xu Yi fell into deep thought.
Although he didn't know why, the Brunei housekeeper exceeded Xu Yi's expectations and fully and clearly expressed Baron Billil Stark's true attitude to him. This is a great help for Xu Yi to make correct judgments.
According to the Brunei housekeeper, the Baron should have learned about the existence of Xu Yi and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce from Viscount Leslie.
It can even be inferred from his words. It is also possible that Viscount Leslie specifically targeted the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce before he came to Bangta City, or he might have told him something.
As for the Baron's reaction, he was dismissive of this, because in his opinion, the New Flying Chamber of Commerce is not even ranked in Bonta City, so it is naturally impossible for him, a son of the Stark family, to be discerned. .
Xu Yi did not expect the new lords to be as enlightened as Viscount Leslie and to have an attitude of appreciation and support for himself and the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, but he did not expect the new lords to come with a special purpose. .
For example, according to what Viscount Leslie said, the Stark family noticed the potential of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and decided to attack the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. They sent a shrewd and capable lord and relied on the prior knowledge of the land currently leased by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. The powerful forces of the machine and the Stark family gradually eroded the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
"Hahahaha...Xu Yi, you really think too much." Earl Sean Summer burst into laughter, pointing at Xu Yi and saying: "I say Xu Yi, should I say that you think too highly of yourself, or you think too little of yourself? Woolen cloth?"
Xu Yi looked at Earl Satsuma in confusion, wondering why he had such a strange reaction when he came to ask him for advice.
"How do you say this?"
"You think too highly of yourself. You actually think that the Stark family will send people to deal with you and your New Flying Chamber of Commerce. You have to understand that the Stark family is one of the largest families in the Lampali Kingdom. , even I can only look up to Lord Stark when I see him. Such a powerful family, second only to the royal family of the Kingdom, will they go to great lengths to deal with this small New Flying Chamber of Commerce like you? " Earl Satsuma asked with a smile.
"Well... although the scale of our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is not large yet, I think it is still somewhat valuable. Not only do the products have high profit margins, but they also have broad prospects. Isn't it surprising that we are favored by the Stark family?" Xu Yi asked back rather unconvinced.
Earl Satsuma smiled and shook his head: "Although what you said is not wrong at all, Xu Yi, you have to recognize the reality. No matter how bright the prospects of your New Flying Chamber of Commerce are, it is only an annual sales of less than A small chamber of commerce with half a million gold coins is simply insignificant in the eyes of the Stark family. Why do they want to deal with your chamber of commerce?"
"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens." Xu Yidao.
"You have to thank that guy Leslie for this. If he hadn't tried his best to help you hide the true situation from the Stark family, I'm afraid what you are worried about would have become a reality." Earl Summer sighed profoundly. "I still don't understand why he helped you so thoroughly and even thought of such long-term things."
"Viscount Leslie helped me hide the real situation?" Xu Yi was stunned, thinking of Viscount Leslie's advice before leaving, he understood.
Look. Viscount Leslie has never reported his appreciation and optimistic thoughts about the New Flying Chamber of Commerce to the Stark family. Maybe even deliberately belittled a little bit. As a result, the Stark family misjudged the value of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce and did not pay attention to it.
The three hundred slaves sent by the Stark family to enter the factory last time are proof of this.
According to Viscount Leslie's instructions, Xu Yi did not let the three hundred slaves come into contact with the core technology of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, but only asked these slaves to do some simple assembly work.
Now these three hundred slaves have already left the family magic machinery production workshop, and the Stark family has not sent anyone anymore.
But Xu Yi was still a little confused.
"No matter how much Viscount Leslie hides it, our New Flying Chamber of Commerce should be very famous in the kingdom now. It is impossible that the Stark family cannot find out about our situation, so why do we still have such an attitude?"
"This is the second point I just mentioned. Xu Yi. You look down on yourself and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce too much." Earl Satsuma stopped laughing, paused, and said seriously: "Although your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is not yet large enough, Big, but just through a meeting with His Majesty the King, you signed a cooperation agreement with His Majesty the King and the Department of Agriculture. After the Department of Agriculture announced the cooperation agreement to the Kingdom, your New Flying Chamber of Commerce will at least have all the nobles who have territories in the Kingdom. It is already well-known in the circle. Because His Majesty the King wants to promote the popularization of farmland magic machinery through the Agriculture Department, it is necessary to cooperate with your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. All the nobles who own territories in the kingdom are also inseparable from cooperation with your Chamber of Commerce. . The Stark family is the noble family with the largest territory in the kingdom. They are the highest priority for His Majesty the King when he implements this plan. It can be said that they are the focus of everyone's attention. Of course, it is impossible to take your new flight chamber at this time. How about it."
Xu Yi was stunned: "Then why does the new Lord Baron still treat our Chamber of Commerce with such disdain?"
Earl Summer thought for a while and replied: "Based on my contact and observation with Baron Bilier. Maybe this is his character. As for why the Stark family sent him here, that is the Stark family's own I can't answer you."
Xu Yi pondered for a moment and nodded slowly: "Okay, I understand. Thank you City Lord for your guidance."
According to Earl Satsuma's analysis, the Stark family should actually be aware of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, but they may not know the true value of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce that clearly.
Perhaps from the Stark family's point of view, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was just lucky enough to develop some farmland magic machinery and was appreciated by His Majesty the King, thus obtaining a large order.
After all, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is still only a small chamber of commerce.
According to Baron Billier, it is just an insignificant small chamber of commerce that is not even ranked in Bonta City.
If the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is like the Falcao Chamber of Commerce, with influence throughout the Lampali Kingdom, and the Joseph family behind it, then it goes without saying that it will also gain the attention of the Stark family.
As for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, to put it bluntly, it is not qualified.
"Should I be happy or disappointed?" Xu Yi smiled bitterly.
Earl Satsuma patted Xu Yi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't think so much. You just need to know that I am very optimistic about you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and that guy Leslie is also very optimistic about you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. His Majesty the King's attitude It’s not clear enough, but judging from the attitude of His Royal Highness, His Majesty the King should also be very optimistic about you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. When the farm magic machinery is promoted in the Lampali Kingdom, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will truly establish itself in the kingdom. Heel, if anyone wants to touch you, you must think carefully. With this foundation, what do you have to worry about?"
Xu Yi pondered for a moment, smiled and nodded.
"Your Majesty the City Lord, you are right. As long as we do our own things well, there is no need to think so much." Xu Yi looked at Earl Satsuma and asked seriously: "My Lord the City Lord, I am very grateful to you for your care for me and us. Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has always supported us, but why do you support us so much?”
"Haven't you figured this out yet? No wonder that guy Leslie said you are a political idiot. He is absolutely right." Earl Satsuma sighed and said, "It's very simple. First of all, from a big perspective, To be honest, I want our Lampali Kingdom to become stronger, so I support His Majesty the King.”
"Secondly, from my personal point of view, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce's current factory has hired 500 workers, and these 500 workers are now earning very good incomes, which is equivalent to solving the problem of 500 families. It plays a big role in maintaining the stability of Bangta City, and according to your plan, Xinfei Chamber of Commerce may employ thousands or even tens of thousands of workers in the future. If this plan is realized, then we will. Everyone in Bangta City has become rich, and it will be much easier for me as the city lord. And if this is achieved, do you think my status in the kingdom will not rise? "
Only then did Xu Yi suddenly realize that on earth, this would be called political achievement.
Indeed, if you follow your own plan, with the development of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, the residents of Bangta City will gradually be liberated from farmland and invested in industrial development.
When the entire Bangta City is brought into the industrial track, then every resident will have a well-paying job, and everyone's basic living security will be easily achieved.
This is an extremely dazzling political achievement for the Lampali Kingdom, whose national strength is not yet strong and many people are still in the stage of not having enough to eat.
Thinking of this, Xu Yi couldn't help but said to Earl Satsuma: "Lord City Lord, fortunately the Stark family is not as optimistic about our Chamber of Commerce as you are. Otherwise, what I am worried about will become a reality."
Earl Satsuma smiled slightly: "Your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is right under my nose. Who knows better than me? As for your worries, just put them down. The first thing you have to do now is to develop the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce well. . Remember, as long as you become stronger, you don’t have to be afraid of anyone.”
Xu Yi nodded vigorously. (To be continued...)