Xu Yi didn't faint with joy, but he almost jumped with joy.
Owning a private territory is a dream he has had since he traveled to this world.
The clearer he understands the social structure of Sainz's continent, the more he understands the importance of owning a private territory.
And after he opened the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, especially after being driven out of the Stark family's territory in Bonta City by Baron Bilier in a nearly evicted manner, he became even more eager to own a private territory.
The benefits of owning a private territory are countless. In addition to not being driven away by others at will, Xu Yi can also make any changes to the territory according to his own wishes without anyone daring to point fingers. Because this is his privilege as a lord.
In addition, the most important point for Xu Yi is that after owning a private territory, Xu Yi can confidently and boldly set this territory as the base of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and make long-term plans based on this, without Worry about reacting passively due to inexplicable factors.
To put it simply, in this territory, Xu Yi himself is the king. He can do whatever he wants, and others have no right to interfere.
So when he heard that Sevigny actually said that he would give him a private territory, Xu Yi immediately screamed in excitement, waved his fist vigorously, and quickly asked Sevigny: "Then where is this territory? It's best not to It’s too far away from Bangta City, and it’s best not to be too small. At least it should allow me to put down a few factories and workshops, right?”
In the past, whenever Xu Yi used the honorific title to Sevini, it meant that he was already a little dissatisfied and was planning to raise his opinion, but this time, it was obvious that he was too happy. I couldn't help but use the honorific.
Sevini couldn't help laughing when he looked at Xu Yi's fawning face. After smiling for a while, he blinked and said: "Dear Viscount Xu Yi. If you are allowed to choose your own territory. You Where do you want to choose it? And how big do you want it to be?”
Xu Yi replied without hesitation: "Of course it's the Luoyu Valley. As for the size, it would be better if you could give me the entire Luoyu Valley. But I know. This idea is too extravagant, so... "
"No, this idea is not extravagant." Sevini interrupted Xu Yi.
Xu Yi was startled: "No way? Could it be that... could it be... that you really want to give me the Luoyu Valley?"
Sevini smiled and nodded: "That's right. After discussing with my father, I obtained the Fallen Rain Valley for you from the Noble Council as your private territory. The area was also enlarged to a total of twenty square kilometers. . How are you satisfied with this territory?"
"Satisfied! So satisfied!" Xu Yi laughed immediately, looked around excitedly, as if he didn't know how to express his inner emotions, and then suddenly rushed up and hugged Sevigny, patting Sevigny at the same time. He shouted loudly from behind: "Your Highness, thank you so much! From today on, I will be your loyal fan!"
Sevini was startled by Xu Yi's sudden move. Feeling the strength on Xu Yi's arm and the breath coming from his body, she couldn't help but blush slightly.
In fact, this was the first time in her life that she had such close contact with a man other than her father. Even her two brothers had never hugged each other before. Now she was suddenly hugged so enthusiastically by Xu Yi, which made her very uncomfortable. But surprisingly, she didn't feel any disgust at all. Instead, she felt very comfortable and at ease.
This feeling could only be felt when her father hugged her when she was young, but now she has not felt it for a long time.
In the end, Xu Yi suddenly reacted, quickly let go of his hand, took two steps back, and explained to Sevini with an embarrassed look on his face: "This... Your Highness, I'm sorry, I was so happy for a while that I couldn't help it... I didn't mean it... "
The blush on Sevini's face slowly receded, she shook her head slowly, and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, I understand your excitement. After all, our Lampali Kingdom has not given territories to nobles for a long time. But Xu Yi, I still I thought you would always remain extremely calm and rational, but I didn’t expect that there would be times when you would be so excited.”
Xu Yi laughed: "There's nothing I can do about it. Everyone has this kind of moment. I'm definitely no exception. There are always times when I can't contain my excitement."
Sevini suddenly sighed: "It seems that you only show your true self when you are with Miss Steele. It is difficult for others to see you."
Xu Yi shrugged and said, "If you want to see it, just get along with me like Steele."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sevini's pretty face turned red again, and Xu Yi was stunned for a moment before reacting instantly.
This sentence is too obscene and can even be called teasing.
The problem is that any explanation at this time would be too deliberate, so both of them fell into a strange silence for a while.
After a while, Xu Yi coughed lightly and asked Sevini: "Um... Your Royal Highness, why has the Kingdom of Lampali not allocated territory to the nobles for hundreds of years, but now the noble council will agree to allocate territory to me?" I’m not that special, am I?”
"Special treatment for you, of course, also has special requirements for you." The blush on Sevini's face slowly faded, and he said to Xu Yi seriously: "Xu Yi, my father and I hope that you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can increase their presence in Research on military and magical machinery. Although the Kingdom's Northern Army has gained the upper hand in the battle with the Sark Kingdom on the northern border, it is still far from truly defeating the Sark Kingdom. In order to permanently solve the problem on the northern border, My father hopes that you can develop more and better military and magic machines to help defeat the Sark Kingdom."
Xu Yi was silent for a while, and then sighed softly: "Your Highness, although I understand the thoughts of His Majesty the King and you, please allow me to tell the truth. Although the war is superficially a competition between the abilities and equipment of the soldiers on both sides, Or war equipment, but in fact the real competition is the economic conditions of both sides, don’t you think that the kingdom spends a lot of money on the northern border alone?”
"Of course I understand this. But there is nothing we can do about it. The disputes and hatred between the Sak Kingdom and our Lampali Kingdom have never subsided since the day the Lampali Kingdom was established. If we don't fight, we will The only way is to be destroyed by the Sak Kingdom," Sevini said helplessly.
"I don't think it's wrong to fight against the Sark Kingdom, but I want to say that another very important factor in deciding the war is money. For example, the magic trebuchet is very useful, but buying a magic trebuchet military headquarters It will cost one thousand gold coins. With the current situation of the military, how many can be purchased?" Xu Yi asked again.
Sevini glanced at Xu Yi with a rather resentful look: "It's not because your new flight chamber's price is too high."
Xu Yi immediately called out: "Your Highness, it's not that our price is high, but that the cost of this thing is ridiculously high. Not to mention anything else, the steel required to produce a magic trebuchet is worth hundreds of gold coins. Not to mention the cost of other materials, labor, research and development, etc., our Chamber of Commerce will almost lose money if we sell it to the military department!
"It's weird to believe you." Sevini rolled her eyes at Xu Yi. "Although it's possible that you won't make much money, I don't believe you if you say you're losing money."
Xu Yi chuckled: "Okay, even if it's not a loss. But we are a chamber of commerce after all, so we must be able to make some money."
Sevini shook his head helplessly: "No matter what, you are right. The military and the kingdom cannot afford the high military expenses, so this time my father and I have won this territory for you, hoping that you will I can contribute my strength to the kingdom again.”
"Take people's money and eliminate disasters with them. Since I have received such great benefits, I should pay corresponding rewards." Xu Yi nodded. "But Your Highness, I still have the same question as before. Even if our Chamber of Commerce can develop a series of military magic machines, do you think the military department will have the money to buy them? If our Chamber of Commerce bears all of them, we will definitely not be able to afford it. Therefore, in order to solve this problem in the end, we still need to vigorously develop the economy of the Lampali Kingdom and enhance the financial strength of the kingdom. "
"My father and I are very clear about the issues you mentioned. Otherwise, why do you think my father would take such a big risk to let Bangta City accept the test of those die-hards? Why do we choose to give it to Bangta City at this time?" What about a territory like yours?" Sevini asked.
Xu Yi thought for a while and nodded slightly: "Okay, I understand. It seems that His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness have placed their hopes on me and our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. I feel a lot of pressure..."
"The greater your ability, the greater your responsibility and pressure. I remember this is what you said to me before." Sevini said. "Xu Yi, you have proven with facts that you have the ability to change Bangta City. My father and I believe that you also have the ability to change the entire Lampali Kingdom. The gains and losses of Bangta City are not important. If you can pass This time, the stubborn and conservative nobles in the kingdom will be silenced, so that the father can more easily promote the magic industry that he has high hopes for to every place in the entire kingdom without any scruples, allowing all cities in the kingdom to become If it has to be as prosperous as Bangta City, then it will still be worth it even if Bangta City is destroyed.”
"In other words, retain the spark of our New Flying Chamber of Commerce?" Xu Yi asked.
"Yes." Sevini nodded seriously. "Xu Yi, you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are the hope of the magic industry, which is this fire. As long as you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are preserved, I believe that this fire will definitely ignite a bigger flame in the future and then be released A fire will ignite the entire Lampali Kingdom. "
"Who do you think I am?" Xu Yi showed a confident smile. "I am also very sure that this fire will turn into an extremely strong industrial fire, which will not only ignite the entire Lampali Kingdom, but also sweep across the entire Sainz Continent!"
(End of Volume 2 "Industrial Fire")