No matter how much Old Earl Longley thought about the common people and was unwilling to be extravagant and wasteful, in the end he was still a nobleman with status, and some things were unavoidable.
For example...a large private estate that every noble family must have...
"President Xu, please come in." Count Longli enthusiastically invited Xu Yi into the gate of the manor, and called a few servants to welcome the magic motorcycles in the fleet behind and the staff of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce and settle them down. "The conditions of this manor are not very good, please forgive me, President Xu."
Xu Yi shook his head and smiled: "Anyway, it's much more convenient than camping in the wild, isn't it?" After a pause, Xu Yi added quietly. "What's more, in this manor, there is no need to worry about any danger."
Count Longli paused, glanced at Xu Yi, hesitated for a while, looked left and right, and motioned for Xu Yi to follow him (Dingdian Novel Mobile Version).
The two of them entered a small room on the side of the manor alone. After the servants gave them hot tea, Earl Longley waved his hand to signal the servants to leave. He was silent for a moment and said in a deep voice: "President Xu, it was indeed you who were attacked last night. ?"
Xu Yi smiled slightly: "Why do you say it's true?"
"Because I have been chasing your convoy since yesterday, but this morning, I saw some..." Count Longley frowned. "A regrettable scene..."
"Is it just regret?" Xu Yi carefully observed the expression on Count Longli's face, trying to see from his expression what connection there was between him and this matter.
However, although the expression on Count Longli's face was complicated, most of it was bitterness and helplessness. The rest showed concern for the New Flying Chamber of Commerce that had been attacked.
"President Xu. I understand. You may doubt me because of our previous position in Batru City. But on this matter, please believe me. I am indeed deeply regretful and angry." Earl Longli paused. , the conversation changed. "President Xu, were your losses last night...serious?"
"It's very serious." Xu Yi's face darkened with a sad expression. "In the attack last night, our Chamber of Commerce lost three loyal guards. I am deeply saddened and indignant about this. When I return to Anvilmar City, I will report this matter in detail to the Kingdom Council. , to obtain the compensation they deserve for these three guards.”
Earl Longli was stunned: "Only three guards were lost?"
Xu Yi glanced at him lightly: "Only? Count Longli, in my opinion, all guards are valuable employees of our Chamber of Commerce, and we cannot bear the loss of any one."
"Ah no, President Xu, you misunderstood. I didn't mean anything. It's just..." Earl Longli waved his hand, with an unbelievable look on his face. "In that case, you actually only lost three guards... I have to say that the combat effectiveness of the guards of your New Flying Chamber of Commerce is really outstanding."
"What? Count Longley, do you know what happened last night?"
Earl Longli shook his head quickly: "No, no. I only inferred from the battlefield traces I observed in the morning. If I guessed correctly, the one who attacked you was probably a group of elite cavalry..."
"Did you calculate this?" Xu Yi looked at Count Longli. The expression on his face was half a smile but not a smile.
Seeing that Xu Yi kept acting like he didn't believe him, Count Longli smiled helplessly and didn't know how to continue for a while.
He didn't speak, but Xu Yi looked at him and said he didn't speak either, and the room fell into silence for a while.
After the awkward atmosphere lasted for a while, Count Longli coughed dryly, put a smile on his face again, and asked Xu Yi: "President Xu, your destination this time is Sewell City, right?"
"Yes." Xu Yi nodded.
"Last time I went to Sewell City and met with Earl Satsuma, he mentioned that he would invite your New Flying Chamber of Commerce to go to Sewell City for investment and construction. If I guessed correctly, the materials you transported in the convoy this time Is it related to these?”
"That's right." Xu Yi put down the tea cup and glanced at Earl Longli, thinking that if he took the initiative to ask about this matter, he might have some special ideas as he had speculated before
Earl Longli pondered for a moment and then asked: "So, President Xu, can you reveal how much money your Chamber of Commerce plans to invest in Sewell City this time?"
Xu Yi smiled slightly and stretched out a finger: "The initial estimated investment is one million gold coins."
"One million gold coins?" Count Longli opened his eyes slightly, and his breathing suddenly became a little faster. It seemed that even as the lord of a city, he was shocked by this amount. "Is it still early days?"
"Yes. Our ultimate goal is to build a production base belonging to our Chamber of Commerce in Sewell City, and use Sewell City as the center of our Chamber of Commerce in the northeastern part of the kingdom to radiate to the entire northeastern part of the kingdom, and even here To complete the trade interaction between the Chamber of Commerce and several surrounding countries and regions, one million gold coins can only be considered an initial investment. Based on the final estimate, I think the total investment should not be less than five million gold coins." Xu Yidao.
"Five million gold coins..." Count Longley sighed softly, his tone full of surprise and admiration. "President Xu, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is really wealthy. Just in the city of Sewell, you are actually willing to invest such a huge amount of five million gold coins."
Xu Yi chuckled and said: "I am a businessman. Naturally, I invest money to make money. I am confident that if I invest five million gold coins in Sewell City, I will definitely earn far more than five million gold coins in the future. "
"I believe you can do it, President Xu." Earl Longli nodded and asked, "But President Xu, can I ask another question?"
"Excuse me."
"Your Chamber of Commerce has decided to invest five million gold coins in Sewell City. Although I believe that President Xu is indeed capable of earning back much more gold coins than the investment, where do you plan to invest these five million gold coins? Can Sewell City develop as quickly as Bonta City with the investment from your Chamber of Commerce?" Earl Longli asked with a serious expression.
"I'm not 100% sure about this. Whether a city can develop rapidly, in addition to the need for financial investment, the most important thing is that the decision-makers themselves must be strong enough. Of course. Earl Satsuma used to be the city lord of Bonta City I have a lot of good experience working with him. I believe that we can still have a very happy cooperation in Sewell City. I think as long as we can deal with some details, Sewell City can develop rapidly. Anticipate.”
After hearing Xu Yi's answer, Count Longli fell into deep thought.
Although the expression on his face did not change much, it could be seen from his ever-changing eyes and unconscious fingers tapping on the table that he was struggling in his heart at the moment.
After a while, the tea in Xu Yi's cup almost became cold. Only then did Earl Longli stop his fingers, his eyes gradually turned firm, he looked at Xu Yi and said with a smile: "President Xu, since you finally came to our Batru City, can you stay here for one more day and let me entertain you well?" Where is this rare guest of yours?”
Xu Yi glanced at Count Longli meaningfully: "Count Longli, I'm afraid it's not too convenient for you to keep me here as a guest?"
Earl Longli smiled slightly: "You are already here as guests, so what's the inconvenience? And I do have a lot of things to ask President Xu, and I hope President Xu can be kind enough to stay here for a day."
Xu Yi looked like he was considering it. After thinking for a while, he nodded: "Okay. Seeing Count Longli's warm invitation, my subordinates and I will stay here for one more day. As for asking for advice, Count Longli, you are too polite. Is there anything you need to discuss with me? If so, please speak up.”
The smile on Earl Longley's face was brighter: "Definitely."
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"Snapped-"
The exquisite natural amber jade bottle, made by Master Panda and bought by Earl Weir at a high price of 13,000 gold coins at the last Anvilmar auction, fell heavily to the ground and instantly broke into pieces all over the ground.
Several servants around were shocked, but they didn't dare to show any strange expressions on their faces. They could only lower their heads deeply, not even daring to take a breath.
They all know that when Earl Will is furious, it is best not to be noticed by him, otherwise the consequences will be unpredictable.
Lewan, the secretary of the Lord's Palace of Laimat City, frowned and glanced at the fragments of the jade bottle on the ground, then waved his hand, and several servants immediately walked out quickly as if they had been granted amnesty.
Seeing that the last servant who had gone out had closed the door obediently, Levan waited for a while and then said to Count Will: "Your Majesty, it's time for you to make a decision."
"Decision? I am so decisive!" Earl Will shouted angrily. "Attacking the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce's convoy at night on my territory? You even attracted those bastards from the Sark Kingdom! They just want to kill me! Damn Michelle, this must be the case That old fox did it! I’m not done with him!”
Lewan frowned deeply, thought for a while, and sighed: "Lord City Lord, if this matter was really done by Count Michel, then I think we will definitely not be able to get any evidence. And..." Lewan smiled bitterly. After a sound, he continued: "I suspect that this matter may have been done by him under the instruction of His Highness the Prince."
"His Royal Highness the Prince's instruction?" Earl Will was startled and thought for a while, with a bone-chilling chill in his eyes. "Why does Your Highness want to harm me? What good will this do to him?"
"No, His Highness the Prince may have just given instructions to get rid of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and Count Michel's choice to do so in our Laimat City was just his own decision." Lewand analyzed. "Count Michel has been competing with you, Lord City Lord, for the dominance of the Northeastern Province. If he can overthrow you through this matter, then his goal will be achieved. Even if he cannot overthrow you directly, as long as this matter makes him If the Kingdom Council is wary of you, that will help him achieve his goal."
"He has a beautiful idea!" Earl Will snorted coldly, walked around the room thoughtfully for a few times, and waved to Levan.
Lewand immediately leaned over.
Earl Will leaned against his ear and whispered: "Listen carefully, you are going this time..."
After listening to Count Will's instructions, Levan looked at him in surprise.
If we really follow Earl Will's instructions, wouldn't it mean a complete break between Laimat City and Dulacton City
But seeing Earl Will's gloomy face and the fierce look in his eyes, Levan did not dare to say anything.
He knew very well that Earl Will was the most dangerous in this state. (To be continued...)