Without much imagination or brain power, Xu Yi could already see the electric light that filled the gap between Marquis Southgaard and Russell.
"Hey, isn't this my dear Marquis of Southgaard? I didn't expect to meet you here by such a coincidence today. It's really surprising." Russell was the first to speak. "I thought you should hide in your mouse hole every day and dare not come out. I didn't expect you to have the courage to come out for some air."
Marquis Southgaard gave a sarcastic sneer.
"Dear Earl Russell, if I remember correctly, it was you who hid every day and did not dare to come out. If you really want to describe it as a mouse, it seems that you are more suitable?"
Listening to the constant sneers from the two of them, Xu Yi smiled bitterly in his heart.
The Malo Empire and the Candela Empire are both such huge empires, with tens of thousands of people, and there are not a few big shots among them. Why do Marquis Southgaard and Russell know each other and seem to have been married for a long time? What does Liangzi look like
"Well... Mr. Russell, Mr. Marquis, you two... know each other?" As a local master, Xu Yi naturally couldn't stand by and watch, so he could only step forward and stand between the two of them.
"Humph, it's more than just acquaintance." Russell snorted coldly. "If it wasn't for this damn rat, how could I have been transferred to the Imperial Navy?"
"It turns out that you have been demoted to the navy. That is really gratifying."
The Marquis of Southgaard was calm and steady in front of everyone else, but when facing Russell, his tone was always mocking. Put on a bad face. Xu Yi was very curious about what kind of conflict the two of them had formed in the first place. So much so that we are still so angry when we meet now.
"Even if I get to the navy, at least I will still serve in the army. But what about you? I have heard that Dayolen Southgaard, who was previously known as the God of War in Maro, has been in Maro since the last battle. He disappeared from the army of the Luo Empire. Are you afraid and don’t dare to face the warriors of the Kandra Empire again? "
Marquis Southgaard snorted heavily, but did not refute Russell. Turning to Xu Yi, he asked: "President Xu, can I ask why he appears here? Is there any cooperation between your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Candela Empire?"
"It's my turn to ask you this." Russell replied before Xu Yi could. "The Malo Empire is at least more than three thousand kilometers away from here. Why did you come all the way here?"
"Are you qualified to know?" Marquis Southgaard responded unceremoniously. "But I can tell you the truth. I accidentally learned about the existence of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and I became very interested in it. I came here specifically to have a look. But you... Russell, it seems that you are here on behalf of your Candela Empire Navy this time. Yes? But can you really successfully cooperate with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce just by relying on you guys from the Candela Empire?"
This sentence just touched the pain point in Russell's heart, but it left him speechless for a moment.
This time I was able to come to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to discuss cooperation and finally decided to purchase three frigates. But he tried his best to convince several senior commanders of the Imperial Navy. In the end, it was extremely difficult to convince the Finance and Budget Department of the Imperial Ministry and got approval.
However, although the Imperial Ministry approved the Imperial Navy's proposal, the budget was still so tight that Russell had to give up his original idea of purchasing dozens or even hundreds of frigates at once.
To be honest, he really didn't think that just three frigates could bring much change to the Imperial Navy. His real purpose was just to bring these three frigates back so that his colleagues in the Imperial Navy could see with their own eyes how powerful the frigates were, and thus change the situation. opinions in their minds.
Only with a clear common goal can the Imperial Navy have the opportunity to obtain more budget from the military department and satisfy his desire to improve naval strength.
However, even so, Russell was still not sure that it would go as smoothly as he expected.
At the end of the day, it's all about money.
The Candela Empire's financial situation has been relatively average in recent years, which has resulted in the military's total budget continuing to decline. The budget of the Imperial Navy, which is not so important in comparison, is naturally even tighter.
In the past, it would have been no problem to spend tens of millions of gold coins to buy dozens of frigates at once, but now, it is very difficult to even spend the money to buy three frigates.
Thinking of this, Russell couldn't help but feel a trace of sadness on his face.
The Marquis of Southgaard was keenly aware of Russell's changes and immediately laughed.
Russell glared at the Marquis of Southgaard, snorted coldly, turned to Xu Yi and made a farewell gesture, then turned and left.
Several of his subordinates behind him quickly followed, and together they got into the magic car he purchased, and disappeared at the far end of the road a moment later.
As soon as Russell left, Marquis Southgaard stopped laughing, looked at the direction Russell left, pondered for a moment, and then turned to Xu Yi and said: "President Xu, thank you very much for your warm hospitality to us during this time. , I have read everything I need to see here, and the questions that need to be answered have been answered. Since I have disturbed you for long enough, it is time to say goodbye to you. "
Xu Yi raised his eyebrows slightly: "Master Marquis, are you leaving?"
"Yes, originally I wanted to stay here for a while, but now it seems that I really can't wait leisurely any longer. President Xu, I am bidding you farewell now. I will return with Seymour in the afternoon. Go to the Malo Empire.”
"Aren't you going with Princess Carolyn?" Xu Yi asked again.
Marquis Southgaard smiled slightly: "Her Royal Highness the Princess has delivered us safely, so there is no need to trouble her again when we return. And I think Her Royal Highness the Princess may want to stay here for a while longer."
Xu Yi nodded and stopped persuading.
"Well, Lord Marquis, I hope that the half month spent here can leave a good impression in your mind. On behalf of myself and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, I welcome you to visit again in the future."
"Definitely." Marquis Southgaard smiled and nodded. "President Xu, I think there will be many places for us to cooperate in the future. The chances of me coming to the Principality of Standing again will only be more than Russell's. If nothing else happens, I will prepare for a period of time after returning to the Maro Empire. I will formally make some cooperation requests to you, and I hope you will be prepared in advance.”
Xu Yi nodded: "No problem. We can be ready for you anytime you need it."
"Okay. In that case, I'll say goodbye like this."
The Marquis of Southgaard made a farewell gesture to Xu Yi, took Seymour and all the men who came to the pier to greet him, and got into the magic car they drove all the way. Like Russell, he left without any hesitation. went.
Seeing the Marquis of Southgaard's motorcade disappearing into the distance, Xu Yi smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Although Russell's meeting with the Marquis of Southgaard today was a complete accident, in fact, he had already had this idea deep in his heart, but he just didn't have a good chance to do it.
As a result, Russell and the Marquis of Southgaard turned out to be old acquaintances, and they met through this unexpected opportunity, which inadvertently achieved Xu Yi's goal.
There is no need for two equally powerful empires on this continent, so the relationship between the Candela Empire and the Malo Empire will always be incompatible, and there is absolutely no possibility of reconciliation.
But precisely because of this relationship between them, it is conducive to Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to profit from it.
Although the current cooperation between the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Candela Empire is only preliminary, and the cooperation with the Maro Empire is only a shadow and has nothing substantial at all, Xu Yi believes that in the future, these two huge empires will and Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are firmly integrated.
Although trying to balance the two empires is no less than playing with fire, Xu Yi doesn't have to worry too much with the powerful chips in his hands.
After thinking for a while on the pier, Xu Yi flashed and appeared in the Magic Research Institute about five kilometers away from the pier.
Xu Yi's sudden appearance startled several researchers who were discussing in the garden outside the institute, but Xu Yi just said hello to them and went straight to Evita's private research room.
As soon as he pushed open the door of the research room, he heard a cry of surprise, and then Xu Yi was filled with a small body.
Feeling the fragrance pouring into his nostrils, Xu Yi calmed down and helped Theresa in his arms to stand still.
"Hey Teresa, what are you in such a hurry for?"
Teresa raised her head and glanced at Xu Yi, a hint of blush immediately flashed across her face, she lowered her head slightly and said softly: "I... I'm going to get something."
After saying that, Xu Yi quickly left like a frightened deer without waiting for any reaction.
Watching Teresa turn the corner and disappear, a strange smile flashed across Xu Yi's face, and then he walked into the research room.
"President, aren't you accompanying the Marquis of Southgaard?" Evita's special gentle voice rang in the research room.
"He has left." Xu Yi responded, glanced around the research room out of habit, and asked, "What was Teresa doing here just now?"
"She asked me some questions about the magic array parameters of the magic artillery." Evita answered.
"Oh? How did you answer her?"
Evita looked at Xu Yi deeply: "Don't worry, Mr. President, I have been answering her according to your instructions."
Xu Yi smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Well, I always feel at ease when you do things. But Evita, what about the things I told you to do before? How's it going?"
"The beginning has been written. Please take a look at it, President." Ivita replied, taking out a thick notebook and handing it to Xu Yi. (To be continued...)