Yang Yi and Hei Lie looked at each other with a smile in their eyes, it was really God who wanted to help them.
"Envoy, is there something wrong with these stones?"
Murray was a little nervous, and his heart was always uneasy. After all, he couldn't guarantee anything at all, so he asked for too many things. Until now, he is not sure that all these are true.
"Murray, I think our transaction contract may have to be redrawn." Black Hunter looked serious, unable to see what he was thinking.
Murray tensed up all of a sudden.
Although Murray is very good, he is still young after all, and it is difficult to maintain his calm at critical moments.
"Don't be nervous." Yang Yi smiled and reassured, "These stones you brought are what we have been looking for. We used to fund and borrow money before, but now it will become a formal fair transaction."
Murray stared wide-eyed, never expecting such a good thing.
In fact, it's not that I didn't think of it, I just can't believe that the stones I picked up casually on the ground can also have value!
"You, are you telling the truth?"
Hei Lie and Yang Yi just smiled, and Murray quickly reacted.
"Envoy, I am very glad that these stones are useful to you, which makes me feel at ease. But you don't need to make a deal with me, let's keep the original agreement!"
Murray didn't know the value of those trona. Judging from the performance of Yang Yi and Hei Lie, it should be quite valuable.
However, he still wouldn't use this as an exchange. After all, the Starfire tribe had helped him too much. There was absolutely no tribe in this world like them that could provide him with so many supplies without any guarantee.
Now those stones can still be used a little bit, and the uneasiness in his heart can be relieved a lot, but it will not be a price.
"No, our Starfire Tribe can afford such a price. But all of this is conditional, you have to keep the supply, the specific price will be negotiated with you later."
Black Hunter spoke very domineeringly, and he was not allowed to refuse.
Murray didn't understand that this was the generosity of the Starfire Tribe, otherwise he would directly ask him where the stones were collected. They were absolutely capable of mining and transporting them themselves, and there was no need for a long-term transaction.
"Thank you, I, I, I am really lucky!" Murray was very moved.
Yang Yi smiled and said: "We are also very grateful to you. You must know that we have been looking for this thing for a long time. Where you found the stones, are there many stones?"
"A lot! It's just not on the road that everyone often walks. We also found it after taking a long detour to avoid wild beasts."
Murray has calmed down now and feels extremely lucky.
To be honest, although the Xinghuo Tribe gave a lot of supplies this time, they will be consumed soon.
It is impossible for him to exchange with a pile of useless stones all the time, and he always has to think of other ways to maintain it for a long time.
Now these materials are only for emergency and opening up various contacts, and we still have to rely on ourselves to maintain them.
Now he can use these stones to exchange, which means that he can go further in the future, and he does not need to do things that violate morality and law to accumulate wealth.
"Envoy, chief, no matter how much you want, we will bring it to you, and we promise not to trade with others!"
Murray assured that he is also reluctant to give up the deal now, but he can do something beneficial to the Spark Tribe.
This is what Yang Yi and Hei Lie wanted. Although the transaction with Murray increased the cost, they also avoided dividing their own people, and they didn't need to meddle in everything.
As long as the price is right, they can still afford this cost.
They made glass, and it was very easy to get their money back.
Everyone was amazed and liked by each of the glass products that Yang Yi brought, but these things could not last for too long, so Yang Yi did not take them out for exchange.
Occasionally used for exchange, he also said that these things will soon be damaged.
Even so, there are still many people who are very fanatical and willing to buy them at a large price.
The checkers that Yang Yi brought before were bought by Joe almost half-forced and half-shaming, and the price was not low.
At that time, Yang Yi still felt that he had cheated Qiao. Although he had explained clearly, the price offered by the other party was too high, which made him feel embarrassed.
But the other party felt that he had earned it, and happily took it away.
With such a premise, there is no need to worry about not earning back.
So in the last deal with Murray, the price for Murray was still very good, which greatly relieved Murray's pressure.
Even when Murray signed the contract, he tremblingly reminded them that it was too bad to do so.
It's just a pile of stones, which don't contain metal, and don't have the beauty of precious stones. What can they be used for
Lancao, who had already been hired as a military adviser, made him rest assured to sign the contract, and the Spark Tribe would not make a loss-making business.
Murray had seen Lancao's ability, and he had great trust in the Starfire Tribe, so he signed the contract with suspicion.
Originally, in order to ensure Murray's safety, it was also because the transaction could not be seen, so it was kept secret.
Although it is very concealed, it is still difficult to keep so many things completely unknown to people. There are many smart people, and it is inevitable that some people will suspect something, but there is no evidence.
Now it has become an equivalent exchange, and the atmosphere is suddenly different.
The original hiding has become aboveboard, and now it is still kept secret, but this kind of secrecy is completely different from the previous one.
Everyone knew that Murray brought something magical, something the Starfire tribe had always wanted.
What it is, no one can find out, but no one suspects that there will be some conspiracy inside.
Especially seeing that the Xinghuo Tribe generously exchanged a large amount of supplies with Murray, I felt that Murray might have found something that the Xinghuo Tribe liked very much, so that was the case.
The Xinghuo Tribe has always been mysterious, and there are some weird things coming out from time to time, and everyone is almost used to it.
Some people have even started to ask if there will be something special soon.
The members of the Starfire Tribe revealed a little bit that they must hurry up for the next trade fair, because there will indeed be good things at that time.
Murray's complacency also made everyone feel that this guy who appeared out of nowhere really has two talents, and it's not surprising that he didn't say anything specifically. If he said it, who would still be able to do exclusive business
As for those who still have doubts, when the glass appears in front of everyone's eyes, the last doubt will naturally be dispelled.
After getting the trona, Black Hunter quickly organized a glass-making team and transferred the best technicians there.
The reason for the rush is not only the huge profits brought by the glass, but also the fact that the glass in their room has gradually aged and must be replaced as soon as possible.
Then comes winter, if the windows are replaced with wooden windows, then the house will always be dark, and the lights can only be kept on.
Hei Lie didn't want Yang Yi to live in such a house, so he was very positive.
Yang Yi was relatively calm. At the beginning, he didn't intend to use advanced technology directly, but started from the oldest firing method, and didn't need to focus on how to purify the technology from the beginning.
Let everyone gradually understand and understand the craftsmanship of making tribes, and then evolve step by step, which is more conducive to everyone's mastery.
Moreover, although the ancient firing method cannot produce transparent glass due to many impurities, it can produce beautiful colored glass with rich and colorful colors.
This color is very special and pleasing. It was once used as a building decoration by the earthlings in some areas, and the decoration is very beautiful and characteristic.
"It's really beautiful." Yang Yi looked at those glass beads and sighed, "It's almost like a gem."
"The current research and development is too slow, and only a small piece of glass can be produced." Black Hunter is not very satisfied.
Windows require large pieces of glass, and current technology cannot produce such large pieces, otherwise they are prone to breakage.
Yang Yi smiled and said: "Don't be so anxious, let everyone have a learning process. Everyone gets used to getting it from the beginning, and it is easy to develop the habit of dependence. You told me this sentence."
Black Hunter curled his lips, he was indeed the one who said this, but the situation was different.
"Besides, a small piece of glass can also be made into a window, just use the window frame, and a little more color can be used as an embellishment."
Looking at the glass in his hand, Yang Yi always felt that they were more beautiful than those he saw on earth.
"I can't wait to see them form windows, it's going to be beautiful."
The construction of the temple was based on solidity and practicality. At that time, everyone was just starting to build houses, and they didn't have so much experience, so they didn't pay too much attention to the appearance of decoration.
With the development of the tribe, everyone's aesthetics will become higher and higher. Although the temple is very imposing and majestic, it is not refined enough. There is almost no decoration on the outside, unlike the later buildings that still take into account the beauty.
Although the new city is still under construction a little bit, it is obvious that aesthetics has begun to be applied on the basis of the old city.
A few days ago, the design drawings were sent over there, including the exterior design drawings of some buildings, which Yang Yi liked very much.
Yang Yi didn't interfere with the aesthetics here, and let the people here develop according to their own preferences.
Therefore, they have their own characteristics, and because they have read a lot of books on the earth, they will inevitably be affected.
Therefore, the style of Xinghuo Tribe is very different. It has local characteristics and foreign fusion, which is very special.
Yang Yi has always liked it very much, except that his study has maintained the Chinese style for nostalgia, everything else is designed by the people here.
Now they have glass, which they can use to add color to the temple.
If all the windows can be replaced with glass, it will definitely add a special beauty when it shines brightly in the sun.
Hei Lie saw that Yang Yi didn't mean to force it, and his heavy complexion eased slightly.
"Our house can be replaced in a few days, and these should be replaced."
Since the glass was made, the glass in the house has become more fragile. Yang Yi dared not open the window for fear that it would break if he moved it.
Yang Yi looked at the window, feeling very emotional: "I've been here for more than three years before I knew it."
"In the future, I will leave it to everyone to build our home together, and fill up your space little by little." Black Hunter said confidently.
Yang Yi laughed, he is no longer entangled in the future, but cherishes the present more.
"Together we will."
Hei Lie smiled and embraced him: "Let's go together."
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All the windows of the temple were quickly replaced with gorgeous glass. Although the glass is not transparent enough, the beautiful color makes people like it even more.
Yang Yi likes a spacious and bright style, so the temple has a lot of windows. Before, many of them were made of wood or paper windows, but now they are all replaced with glass, which suddenly changed the temple.
Looking under the sun, it looks like gems are dotted in the temple, with dazzling colors.
In addition to changing the glass, these glasses are also used for embellishment in some places to make the temple more beautiful.
It's as if some characters were bare at first, but now they wear beautiful clothes, which also makes the temple feel more mysterious.
The Green Python Tribe was still the first to get the news, and they quickly sent people over. When they saw the new look of the temple, they decided to buy, buy, buy without hesitation!
"Your tribe really wants to empty us out, you always bring so many novel things!"
Xiang Zhang, the person in charge of conducting transactions in the Xinghuo Tribe, sighed that every time he came to the Xinghuo Tribe, he would get surprises.
I always thought that this should be the last miracle, and it didn't take long for something that fascinated them again.
If it weren't for them to have a lot of salt, they would not be able to satisfy their desire to exchange.
But I have to say that since the Xinghuo Tribe came into existence, the life of their tribe has become more and more colorful and interesting.
Hei Lie smiled and said, "This is what you want to see, isn't it?"
Xiangzhang looked at the gorgeous glass windows and had to admit this.
It is not yet possible to make glass that is too large, so a window is divided into pieces of wood of equal size, and the glass is inlaid inside.
Those woods are all carved, and how to arrange them is also particular, so it has become a kind of decoration, not a makeshift under the condition of helplessness.
These glasses look more textured than clear glass, which is hard not to like.
"If you didn't make it clear to me, I would definitely think it was a gem."
Xiangzhang sighed, he could already imagine what kind of expression that Sean, who didn't understand the situation, would show when he came all the way to see these windows.
No matter how wealthy a tribe or city-state is, it would be difficult for them to spend so many gemstones on walls and windows.
The appearance of glass set off a frenzy again, and no one would dislike such gorgeous things.
However, the Western Continent Caravan will be disappointed, because they have no way to get goods directly from the Spark Tribe.
"Oh, my respected angel, aren't we best partners? Why are you even unwilling to exchange such beautiful glass with us?"
Joe's face was hurt, unable to accept such a fact.
Yang Yi expressed his embarrassment: "This is a deal between our tribe and Murray. For at least three years, we can only trade with him. There is no way, who let him control important raw materials."
Since they want to support, then Yang Yi and Black Hunter will also give Murray the greatest convenience.
Murray's rapid growth is very beneficial to the Starfire Tribe.
Moreover, this excuse is also reasonable, no one can say anything, after all, it is too fatal to control the raw materials.
And after doing so, no one will doubt the relationship between Murray and the Spark Tribe.
Because of Murray's monopoly, the Starfire tribe will lose a lot of benefits.
As a supplier, it is very unfavorable to only do exclusive business, and the price will be affected by this monopoly. Everyone is willing to pay more for glass, but the Xinghuo Tribe refuses, and the opposite is true for the receiver.
In order to guarantee the value of glass, it has been claimed that this raw material is very rare.
In fact, it is not a lie. Trona is not a very rare crystal on the earth, but it is not easy to find here.
Yang Yi has always wanted to make glass, but Han Bing searched many places and couldn't find it.
Murray also found it by accident. Although there are many there, it is still relatively difficult to find.
"Can't you accommodate me?"
Joe was so greedy for those glasses, it was like adorning with gems!
The checkers he exchanged with Yang Yi before attracted many people, even if it was only for a short period of time, it still gave him a lot of benefits.
Even because of this ephemerality, it has become a kind of magical treasure, and there are still various beautiful legends about them.
It is better to say that they are the tears of the most beautiful woman, the tears of the past will disappear after that woman is happy, etc., or it is a very poignant story.
When an object is endowed with other meanings, it becomes even more mesmerizing.
"I'm very sorry." Yang Yi apologized very much.
Joe was so disappointed that he rushed here as soon as he got the news, which took about half the time he usually took.
Did not expect such a result!
It was really dissatisfying for him to return empty-handed.
"However, although we must abide by the rules and cannot conduct transactions, we can still give gifts."
Yang Yi took out a wooden box: "This is the checkers I gave you as a gift. They should have been damaged last time, right? As long as you take good care of them this time, they won't be easily damaged again."
Joe's eyes widened in disbelief. He took it and opened it, and was immediately fascinated by the gem-like glass ball.
"Oh my god, isn't this a gem?! It's just beautiful!"
This time I made it by myself, and Yang Yi thoughtfully left a small hole in the middle—not only can it be used as checkers, but also as decorations such as necklaces.
Forgive him for his fondness for multiple functions, but Yang Yi always wants to use one thing for multiple purposes.
Because the colors cannot be distinguished, different shapes are used to distinguish them.
Joe couldn't put it down, even more so than Qiao Yangyi.
It is probably because here is still different from the earth, so the color of impurities burned is very beautiful, and the gloss is also very good.
"If you really like it, you can sign a contract with Murray as soon as possible. Although he is very smart, he is still young. As long as you make friends with him, I believe I will be very happy to give you a fair price."
Yang Yi did not forget to match Murray, and the glass was not worried about selling, but with his help, it would be easier to make connections.
After all, Murray came from Yeluzi. Although he made up a lot of people, he was a slave after all, and he would inevitably be discriminated against. He needs to be given a chance.
"I wish he told you what he said." Joe wasn't entirely convinced.
Yang Yi smiled and said: "You are good partners of the Xinghuo Tribe, Xinghuo and Murray are also partners, he will give this face."
"Envoy of God, your kindness is really touching!"
Joe received a reply and a thank you gift, and after a full meal in the Starfire Tribe, he left in a hurry.
Not long after, news came from Murray that Joe and En's caravan had indeed contacted them, and Maple Leaf City and other places were very polite to them.
Especially after learning that they could get a low price, the city lord formally invited them to a ball belonging to the nobility.
Glass became the stepping stone for Murray to formally enter the aristocratic circle, allowing him to be further recognized, so that he would not become the target of public criticism when he carried out some methods.
In the cold season, glass making has become one of the most important jobs of the Xinghuo Tribe.
Since the glass flowed into the Western Continent, those nobles were completely fascinated.
Their stone castle is very strong but very dark, especially in winter, when all the windows are closed, there is darkness everywhere.
Although there are many lights on, but without sunlight, it always feels very dark.
But if glass can be used on the windows, the gorgeous colors will make the cold castle come alive.
There used to be extremely wealthy city-state owners who decorated their castles with precious stones.
But such a price was too great, which caused a lot of controversy, leading to the eventual overthrow of the city lord.
Now it's different, they have glass!
Although glass is also not cheap, it is much more conscientious compared to the price of jewelry.
In addition, Murray is not simply selling.
Under the impetus of Lancao, some marketing knowledge was used.
Similar to the "woman lipstick theory" and so on, spread in the aristocratic circle.
Let glass not only be popular because of its own charm, but also represent a symbol of power.
You don't even have glass? You are too outdated!
There has always been such an ethos of comparison in the aristocratic circles of the Western Continent, and now some people are deliberately fueling the flames, and a fanatical pursuit of glass has quickly formed.
This made Murray's development in the Western Continent smoother, and the formation of his own strength became smoother.
"Murray has Mao and Lancao, so it's like a tiger with wings added." Yang Yi looked at Xinjian in his hand and smiled helplessly, "Mao and Lancao are just children in the tribe, and it's like a different person when they go out."
These two little guys usually look harmless to humans and animals, especially bluegrass, but they didn't expect so many ghosts.
"It's not your own home, you can always be more presumptuous."
Anyway, it doesn't hurt to play badly.
Yang Yi nodded. Fortunately, although these two little guys have many ideas, they are not that bad.
"But it's not the same as what I thought at first."
In fact, Yang Yi didn't have too many ideas at first, but he always felt that something was weird.
"The revolution is not easy. As long as the goal is achieved, no matter what method is used to free more slaves, it is worthy of recognition."
Yang Yi is also very aware of this, and there is nothing wrong with Murray's approach. After all, the class conflicts in the Western Continent are not serious enough to be overthrown.
Moving forward in history is not something that can be accomplished by an individual. It takes development to a certain stage before quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes.
"In any case, having such a person is very beneficial to our Starfire Tribe."
Yang Yi looked at another letter with a higher degree of secrecy, which was written in English by Lancao, which recorded some news about targeting the Xinghuo tribe that Murray had inquired in the Western Continent.