As Alfonso told him, Joshua finally understood why he invited him so solemnly.
Speaking of which, it's not a big deal - it's just money.
As a businessman, no matter how big the matter is, there is always money involved.
According to the middle-aged chamber of commerce president, just five days ago, all the chambers of commerce in the north encountered the same problem - the road to the south of the empire was unexpectedly blocked, and everyone is currently trapped. In the Northland, you are not allowed to escape.
Roads are blocked and trade is interrupted. This is no joke for businessmen. If Alfonso cannot leave now, he will soon be unable to catch up with the next transaction. Not to mention losing a large amount of liquidated damages, his reputation over the years will also be damaged. Suspicion, coupled with chain reactions from all aspects, the entire Beishuang Chamber of Commerce will face a big crisis.
"It is said that something strange happened in the Black Forest in the middle of the empire. In order to prevent the situation from getting worse and the chaos spreading, the checkpoints on the road were blocked by the legions, and no one could pass through."
With a tired look on his face, Alfonso took out a map and pointed to the Ural Mountains that divide the Northland and the central area of the empire. "Except for the Ural Fortress, if you want to go to the south, you can only climb over the mountains. I Of course, if you are not crazy, you will not send food to Warcraft in vain. The Moldova Territory does have the Maghe River, which can be transported by water. However, there are very few ships that can travel on this glacier, and the local chamber of commerce is not enough. Not to me.”
"Why don't I know this news..." Joshua frowned. He thought for a while and said bluntly: "Don't talk about the blockade caused by the movement in the Black Forest. Not even the Grand Duke of the Empire can do anything about it, although it is a bit embarrassing. , but it’s really a big deal and there’s nothing we can do about it.”
"You don't know, this is because it is only a warning blockade now. Civilians and adventurers can pass through, and it will not have much impact on ordinary people. However, it is absolutely not allowed for a large number of people like the Dragon Car Merchant Group, which will alert the Warcraft."
Alfonso was also very helpless. Faced with this absolute emergency and the merciless checkpoint guards, he was really powerless: "But sir, it's fine if you say that others can't do it, but you can definitely do it." of!"
With a change of tone, he was full of confidence when he spoke, and he looked really confident.
Joshua rarely encounters this kind of situation where others have more confidence in him than himself. The black-haired warrior touched his chin and said with interest: "Interesting, tell me, I'm also curious. Where does your confidence in me come from?”
"dwarf."
Without saying much, the middle-aged president of the Chamber of Commerce said these two words, and then said seriously: "Dwarf tunnel!"
He pointed to the map again and clicked on the lava lake near the Great Ajax volcano in the territory of Moldavia: "As we all know, Lord Count, your family has been friends with the dwarves for generations, and you must also know that the dwarves' underground passages link the entire empire. Through the dwarf tunnel, you can easily bypass the checkpoint guards and head to the south. My requirements are not high, as long as you give me a chance to meet the other party's senior officials!"
When Alfonso spoke, his face was very serious, and he saluted Joshua again: "You don't need to come forward, sir, as long as you give us a chance to meet the dwarf leader, then I am confident that I will get the right to use the dwarf tunnel! In this case, it will be even faster than before to quickly cross the snow-covered plains underground, jump over the valley checkpoint, and head directly to the south of the empire!"
"You have a good idea, but the dwarf..."
After frowning and thinking for a while, Joshua nodded and remembered a lot of things. He whispered to himself: "Yes, the dwarf sent a letter three days ago. It was written by Master Iron Body Moria himself. , that was an elder of my great-grandfather’s generation. In order to write a polite reply, I asked Yingying to look through three bookshelves before finding a similar template... Alfonso."
The voice became louder, Joshua picked up the map, drew a circle around the lava lake with his finger, and said with a serious face: "You and I are not strangers, so I won't say much - although I know the dwarves, they are also me in name." The people of the territory, and the family has indeed been friends with them for generations, but in view of my reputation as the new lord, the most I can do is give you a letter of recommendation, so that you will not be kicked out as soon as you prepare to approach the lava lake area. You have to fight for everything yourself.”
"That's enough, Lord Count!"
After hearing this promise, Alfonso's heart dropped. The faint depression on his face lightened a lot, and he looked energetic: "Such a great kindness, I will definitely repay you in the future!"
"No need."
Shaking his head, Joshua looked directly into the eyes of the middle-aged businessman: "I don't need money."
When he said this, the warrior seemed to be thinking about something. He recalled some things that happened in the empire at this time in his previous life. After pondering for a while, Joshua chuckled and said: "Exactly, if you successfully return through the dwarf tunnel In the south of the empire, I have something to entrust to you. You also know that as the new lord, I am a little bit unable to get away from it at this time."
"As long as it is your wish." Alfonso agreed without any doubt: "I swear by the name Carlos, I, Alfonso, will do my best to achieve it!"
"Don't worry, let's talk about it after the banquet is over."
Waving his hand, Joshua walked towards the door, but before he could get close, the middle-aged businessman quickly ran over and opened the door for him. The housekeeper standing outside the door originally wanted to lead the way, but was stopped by his master. Coming down, Alfonso said very naturally: "Let me lead you. The hall goes in this direction."
The three of them walked forward and soon arrived at the hall. The middle-aged businessman took the lead and opened the door for Joshua himself, saying: "Your Majesty, please."
The soothing violin and piano concerto came from behind the door, and the chatter of many guests and the chuckles of ladies could be clearly heard. Faintly, Joshua could smell the faint scent of incense in the air. He had to say that Alfon Suo had indeed spent a lot of money to hold this banquet. The scent of incense that filled the hall alone cost a lot of money.
As he got closer, louder music and voices could be heard, but just as Joshua walked into the hall, a vigilance suddenly rose in the warrior's heart, and a faint fragrance wafted over.
This fragrance is not incense or food. It seems to be a refined floral fragrance mixed with female hormones...
Without having time to think carefully, he walked into the banquet hall, and as Joshua entered, the whole place suddenly became quiet. Even the three-person orchestra playing on the left made a small mistake, and the scene was suddenly as cold as ice. No one cares about such trivial matters anymore.
A wonderful cold scene.
Intimidating 18 is just too high.
Joshua sighed in his heart. It was just that his character had low charm. He was not ugly anyway, he just had no affinity. However, the intimidation value must be lowered, otherwise it would be cold wherever he walked, and the place he passed would be silent. It's really boring.
He glanced at the scene with the corner of his eye, but when he saw it halfway, the soldier suddenly froze.
Wait, all... all women? !
There were not many people in the entire banquet hall. Except for the band playing and the attendants, the number of guests was only in their early thirties. However, more than half of the more than thirty people were wearing formal dresses and long skirts, and were polite. girl
"What the fuck is going on?!"
After muttering to himself in a low voice, Joshua took a closer look and was pleased to see several middle-aged men and their wives. Although there were many girls holding their breaths and silently daring not to say anything in front of him, there were only a dozen or so. .
After a rough observation, there should be four or five heads of chambers of commerce here, and those girls should be their relatives, about two or three per family...
Looking sideways at Alfonso, who was walking towards him, Joshua seemed to realize something.
Tsk, I should have thought of it a long time ago. He is a 23-year-old single earl and field lord. This is a diamond-encrusted platinum and amber king. A businessman is indeed a businessman. His tricks are really deep. If he had not agreed to this guy's request before If so, now should be the time to vigorously promote your daughter.