Xu Yi didn't know what was happening on the border between the Luersun Kingdom and the Candela Empire, but after autumn, the Luersun Kingdom suddenly made a large order for a new batch of military magic machines to the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, which made him heartbroken. A sense of alertness arose.
Although the Luersun Kingdom has been purchasing large quantities of military magic machines from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and has always hoped that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can give the Luersun Kingdom an equal share of the supply of military magic machines as it does to the Lampali Kingdom, but here Previously, the Luersun Kingdom had some experience in this regard and did not make demands without a bottom line.
And this time, the Kingdom of Luerxun not only directly raised the demand for military magic machinery to a higher level, from the previous main demand for magic repeating crossbows and a small number of individual magic rocket launchers to the main demand for individual magic rocket launchers, it even required A large number of magic artillery and magic rockets are relatively high-end military magic machines.
And in order to ensure that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can defeat them, the Luersun Kingdom privately sent a delegation to negotiate and even proposed three conditions that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce could hardly refuse.
The first condition is to fully open the mineral market of the Luersun Kingdom to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and there will no longer be any share restrictions on the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce's purchase of various minerals in the Luersun Kingdom.
Second, allow the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to directly invest in various mines in the Luersun Kingdom, achieve limited holdings, and allow the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to have certain independent operating rights.
Third, further reduce the tariffs of the Kingdom of Lursun on various magical mechanical products of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, and open a tariff-free trade zone in the Azshara tribe not far from the border between the Kingdom of Lursun and the Principality of Standing, where they will be sold. Various magical mechanical products produced by Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Customs duties will be completely exempted.
have to say. These three conditions bring great benefits to Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. So much so that Xu Yi couldn't help but be tempted by it.
But before agreeing to these conditions, Xu Yi must confirm one thing.
"What the Luersun Kingdom is doing is simply militarism. Sevini, are you sure they are not planning to go to war with your Lampali Kingdom?" Xu Yi frowned and asked Sevini, who was sitting opposite and sipping a glass of iced juice. .
"I'm not 100% sure." Sevigny put down the juice, thought about it, and shook his head slightly. "But I don't think the Lursun Kingdom's sudden desire for military magic machinery is because it wants to go to war with us, because it will not do them any good. Just last month, we have reached multiple agreements between our two countries. If they want to go to war with us, why should they waste so much effort on agricultural cooperation and exchanges and the common development of magic industry?”
"Well, I also think that unless everyone in the Luersun Kingdom suddenly goes crazy, it is impossible for them to start a war with you. But they suddenly proposed such surprising conditions, which really makes me feel a little uneasy." Xu Yi pondered. . "Sevini, if you analyze it from your perspective, why do you think they did this? I don't believe there is no reason why they gave up such a huge benefit to our Chamber of Commerce."
Sevini smiled slightly: "Xu Yi, you are only worried that the Kingdom of Lampali will suddenly declare war on our Kingdom of Lampali. Have you ever thought that our Kingdom of Lampali will suddenly declare war on the Kingdom of Lampali?"
Xu Yi was startled: "How is this possible? Unless you are crazy."
"I'm not crazy. So of course this is actually impossible. But Xu Yi, if you are King Trutz and know that there is a country similar to yourself around you, but it has a more powerful military than your own country, then you Will you feel uneasy?"
Xu Yi's heart moved: "You mean... the Luersun Kingdom is actually just trying to catch up with your Lampali Kingdom in terms of military magic machinery and equipment?"
"That's probably it." Sevini turned to look to the southeast, smiled and continued: "It's always uneasy when there is a dangerous guy around, isn't it?"
Xu Yi couldn't help but shook his head: "I really don't understand what you kings think. If you are so rich, why don't you invest more in improving the lives of your people? Obviously I am willing to work with Lu Erxun Although the kingdom has cooperated in more cooperation projects on civilian magic machines, King Trutz has always refused to make up his mind. Now he is willing to pay such a high price for some military magic machines. "
"Actually, you know the reason, don't you? You just don't want to admit it." Sevini smiled. "No matter how good you are with something, if you don't have enough power to protect it, it's just like a lonely child holding a bag of gold coins. It's always very dangerous."
Xu Yi sighed: "Okay, I understand this, but I really don't want to admit it. Forget it, ignore what King Trutz thinks, Sevini, what's your opinion?"
"Is my opinion that important?" Sevini tilted her head and looked at Xu Yi, looking a little playful.
Probably only in front of Xu Yi, Her Majesty the Queen of Lampali Kingdom, would show such a young girl side.
"Of course it is important. Improving the military strength of the Luersun Kingdom will definitely have an impact on your Lampali Kingdom, so I came to see you this time just to hear your thoughts on this matter." Xu Yi said seriously.
"What I think... doesn't matter." Sevini responded with a relaxed expression. "Anyway, even if your Chamber of Commerce agrees to the purchase of the Luersun Kingdom, the military magic machinery they obtain is still not as good as our Lampali Kingdom in terms of quality, right? In this case, they will not pose a threat to us. For our two countries, the best situation is that both sides are about the same strength. It would be more beneficial for the cooperation between the two countries to not have one of them be too strong. "
Xu Yi nodded to express his understanding.
This is ultimately a balance.
Whether it is the Lampali Kingdom or the Luersun Kingdom, if one of the countries is obviously too strong, then a series of disharmonious events will occur due to the imbalance of strength.
However, these two countries are not huge continental empires like the Maro Empire and the Candela Empire. It is impossible for them to simply consider each other's threats without any scruples.
Among them, the Luersun Kingdom has the behemoth Candela Empire beside it, so it is even more impossible to have no scruples.
This time, the main purpose of purchasing a large amount of military magic machinery from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce should still be for self-protection.
It's just that this purchase came too suddenly and the conditions given were too generous, which made Xu Yi feel a little confused.
However, for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, the conditions offered by the Luersun Kingdom are really irresistible, and now that Xu Yi has clarified the attitude of the Lampali Kingdom, the largest partner, from Sevini, there is no need to worry. Therefore, Xu Yi has decided to accept the conditions of the Luersun Kingdom and provide them with a new batch of military magic machines.
Of course, while giving the Luersun Kingdom some sweet treats, it is natural that the Lampali Kingdom cannot be treated badly.
Xu Yi took out a document and handed it to Sevini.
"I came to see you this time, in addition to asking you for your Lampali Kingdom's opinion on this matter, I also want to tell you good news." Xu Yi said with a smile.
"What good news?" Sevigny took the document in surprise.
"Just look at it and you'll find out."
Sevigny opened the file and glanced at it, then sat up straight in surprise.
"The magic airship has finally achieved mass production? Great!" Sevini quickly read the document, but frowned slightly. "Only five ships can be delivered this year? Isn't this too few?"
Seeing Sevini's sad gaze, Xu Yi smiled bitterly and raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.
"Don't look at me like that, there's nothing I can do about it. The output is only so high, and I have to prioritize ensuring the necessary equipment for the escort team. Being able to free up five ships for you within this year is already very difficult."
Sevini glanced at Xu Yi sadly: "Don't forget that when you promised to provide us with a hundred magic airships, I signed the agreement with you without hesitation. It has been several years now. , you only gave me five ships..."
Xu Yi could only continue to smile bitterly: "You have to understand, after all, this is something flying in the sky. If it cannot be guaranteed to be foolproof, how can I dare to deliver it casually. In order to study this thing, the people at the institute have not taken long vacations for several years. Yes, you should be more considerate of their hard work."
Sevini suddenly pursed his lips and smiled: "The person who understands the hard work of your Dean Evita should not be me, but you, the president, right?"
Xu Yi ignored her teasing and clicked on the document.
"If there's no problem, just sign. Next month, you can ask some people to come to our Chamber of Commerce to receive training on the posture and basic maintenance of the magic airship. Otherwise, even if these gadgets are given to you, you won't be able to use them."
"Got it, my president." Sevini smiled lightly and signed his name at the bottom of the document without hesitation. When he handed one of them to Xu Yi, he suddenly said: "By the way, Xu Yi, although I believe that the Luersun Kingdom will not be hostile to us, but just in case, shouldn't we do the same?" What about some responses?”
"for example?"
"For example, you can sell us some more high-end military magic machines? I heard that your Chamber of Commerce is recently developing a magic chariot. Can you sell us some as well?"
"Impossible." Xu Yi objected instantly. "The Magic Chariot is still in the research and development process and it is impossible to put it on sale. It is expected to be officially put into mass production and sale in three years at the earliest."
"The magic rockets and the mobile magic rocket launcher..."
"That's impossible. I don't plan to sell these two for the time being."
Sevini couldn't help but glare at Xu Yi: "You mean you plan to send me away with only five magic airships?"
Xu Yi chuckled, took out another document and threw it to Sevigny.
"Don't just focus on military magic machinery. Well, I don't believe you are not interested in this."
Sevini picked up the document and looked at it doubtfully, and his eyes suddenly lit up. (To be continued...)