Gao Wen began to think that Viscount Andrew was an interesting guy.
He was more like a merchant than a nobleman.
But at the same time, he is not a very brilliant businessman - at least in Gao Wen's view.
A smart businessman would not put such things as transactions, bargaining chips, and debts on the surface at this time, and an aristocrat would not bother to mention such matters at all. The best thing Viscount Andrew can do at this moment is to continue to help the Cecil family quietly, but at the same time infiltrate his influence among the knights and soldiers who are sheltered, and at the same time use his status as a nobleman, It is no longer important whether Rebecca is willing to repay the debt.
The laws of this country and the rules of the aristocratic system will help him complete this transaction.
Of course, Gao Wen felt that he could also understand Viscount Andrew's feelings. After all, the decline of the Cecil family is well known, especially today when the family's core territory has been completely destroyed, how much "repayment ability" Rebecca can have is really a question unknown.
"The Cecil family doesn't owe anything to others," Rebecca's words seemed a little unconvincing, "Don't worry, we have the ability to repay. Although we lost the most affluent area, some forests on the outer edge of Cecil's territory It is still there, and as long as I, the heir, is still there, there will always be a loan belonging to the Cecil family waiting in the Mithril treasury, the big deal... "
Gao Wenqing coughed twice, interrupting Rebecca's words.
He felt that he had seen enough dramas and understood the current situation. At the same time, the memories in his mind were almost sorted out, so he stood up: "Rebecca, don't be impatient. Viscount Andrew, take a long-term view."
Andrew glanced at Gao Wen. After all, this "suspected ancient hero" man had a certain deterrent effect on him. Regardless of whether the other party was real or not, the Viscount restrained himself: "Sorry, I do have a little... greedy."
He actually admitted the word "greedy" frankly, which surprised Gao Wen a little. He raised his eyebrows: "You are very honest, but that's fine—pursuing profit is not something to be ashamed of, but we have to figure out the status quo. A viscount Destroyed, a dragon appears in the kingdom, monsters from the time of the Tide reappear—it is inappropriate to talk about business in the face of these things.”
Before Andrew could speak, Gao Wen continued: "Of course, after Dayi Lingran finished speaking, we still have to consider the practical issue. You are worried that the aid to the Cecil family will accumulate infinitely and eventually cost you a lot of money." If you have no return, then I will tell you clearly that the Cecil family is not only capable of repaying any debts, but if you can seize the opportunity, we can also bring you unlimited benefits."
Viscount Andrew looked into Gawain's eyes: "Please continue."
"I myself," Gao Wen pointed to himself, "I am your biggest investment."
Andrew's expression froze for a few seconds, and then he twitched the corners of his mouth in embarrassment: "Duke... Your Excellency, I believe that you are really the Duke, but I have to remind you that you have passed away for seven hundred years. Ansu is even in the second dynasty. Whether it is your title or property, it has actually been divided, inherited, consumed or... taken back by the royal family. Of course, I respect you personally, and every Ansu person respects you, But I am not only a person, but also a lord, I should consider my territory and people... "
Gao Wen shrugged: "Think broadly, Mr. Viscount, is it true that only real money and real territories are worth investing in?"
Andrew: "You mean..."
"I have the right to open up forever," Gawain raised the sword in his hand, "When Gawain Cecil holds the Sword of the Pioneer, he has the right to open up any unclaimed land, including but not limited to The undeveloped areas in Ansu, the barren areas outside the borders of various countries, and the wasteland of Gondor, etc., where there are no legal disputes, as long as they can maintain a certain degree of control after pioneering the above areas, wherever the pioneer sword goes , are all Cecil family territories, and the Ansu royal family will recognize and ensure Gawain Cecil's lordship rights at any time."
As Gao Wen spoke, he looked at Viscount Andrew's widening eyes, and then deliberately slowed down his speech: "The above development rights were signed by Charles I, the founding king of Ansu. The Typhon Empire, the Southern Gaoling Kingdom, the Elven Silver Empire, and the northern city-states jointly recognize that the period of validity is unlimited—as long as the authorized pioneer, that is, I am still alive, it will take effect forever.
"Actually, this decree was not signed by me alone. All the pioneering leaders at that time had a corresponding authorization, but today... I am the only one who can exercise this right."
Speaking of this, Gao Wen grinned happily: "The old guys who signed these documents back then must not have imagined that I would be unmasked one day."
Viscount Andrew, who was in a stunned state, hadn't opened his mouth yet, but Rebecca next to him couldn't help but exclaimed: "Master Ancestor!! You... this is true?!"
"Who is in charge of her history class?" Gao Wen couldn't help covering his forehead and squinting at Hetty, "Or is this decree already abolished? If it is abolished, then I would be a little embarrassed—in other words, the heads of state should Wouldn’t it be so boring that after hundreds of years, they would suddenly get together to hold a congress and announce the cancellation of a pioneering bill that has long been useless?”
"Rebecca's history class... is actually taught by me, but the grades have been really bad," Hetty explained with a blushing face, and then quickly answered Gao Wen's question, "Of course the decree you mentioned is not Repealed—No one dared to revoke it while the pioneer knights were still alive, and after the death of the last pioneer, this decree became part of the glory, representing the belief of mankind in reshaping civilization, let alone will abolish it."
Viscount Andrew continued the second half of the sentence: "Not only has it not been abolished, but those historians and polymaths will write about it..."
Gao Wen shrugged his shoulders: "So it's definitely a pleasant surprise to them that I suddenly cheated on the corpse—this law from seven hundred years ago is finally useful again."
Viscount Andrew stared at Gawain, especially the pioneer sword in the opponent's hand: "I admit, this is indeed... an idea I never thought of... If you use the permanent development right, you really have the power to revitalize Sisi The possibility of the Er family, but with all due respect—this will be a very long-term deal. Do you know how much unclaimed land there is on the border of the kingdom right now?"
"I probably know something. My descendants have already told me about it on the way," Gawain glanced at Hetty and Rebecca next to him, "Basically, all the places that can support people have been entrusted. They are all forests and poisonous swamps, or bordering on the wasteland of Gondor."
"So what are you going to do?" Viscount Andrew spread his hands, "Where do you want to revive your family?"
"That's what I have to consider," Gao Wen smiled, but what emerged in his mind was a picture of looking down on the earth from a high altitude, which is absolutely impossible for humans in this era, and the accuracy and breadth are almost insane. The satellite map is deeply stored in Gao Wen's memory. Although it may be an outdated record of several years or even more than ten years ago (after all, Gao Wen has lost contact with that bird's-eye view), it is enough for Gao Wen Pointing out the future path, "You just need to think carefully about how much investment value a founding prince who has participated in the second development and still maintains the permanent development right can have."
Andrew lowered his head, thinking seriously about this matter for the first time.
After a long time, he opened his mouth to break the silence: "If your permanent development right is really recognized by the royal family, then I, a little Viscount, will be happy to help you as much as I can."
The standard smooth aristocratic speech - leaving no openings, not exceeding the rules, and showing a certain degree of respect.
Rebecca opened her eyes wide: "Could it be that the right of permanent development recognized by the founders of the country and the ancestors of all countries will not be recognized by the current King?!"
Gawain smiled and glanced at this immature junior: "Of course he doesn't want to admit it—in fact, he will most likely not admit my identity, even if Charles I comes out to prove that I am real, who His Majesty the King and his staff will probably still pray from the bottom of their hearts that I can die on the spot, and then be buried back in the ancient tombs in the southern border of the kingdom."
"Why?!" Rebecca felt that her three views had been challenged, "You are the founding prince! You are enshrined in the temple! Kings and nobles remember you every year, don't they want you to come back and help the kingdom again? Is it?"
Just as Gao Wen was about to explain, he heard Amber yelling across the table: "Because they lost three days off!"
While yelling, the half-elf lady deliberately winked at Gawain, which caused Hetty to stare angrily.
"Don't listen to her nonsense, that's a joke I made on her," Gao Wen waved his hand, "The real reason... Hetty and Mr. Andrew should have already figured it out, right?"
Hetty sighed: "The king will remember the hero, because the hero's image and prestige can be used to consolidate his rule, but he will never want the hero to come back. Once the hero returns, those images and prestige will no longer be He can control things now…”
Because of Andrew's presence, Hetty still had some more outrageous things to say: especially when the king originated from an illegitimate child, and his name was not right.
"So the issue we have to consider is actually clear." Gao Wen looked down at the pioneer sword on his waist, "That is... to make my permanent pioneering right take effect."