Release that Witch Chapter 18: envoy (below)

The abdomen belongs to the abdomen, and the feast is still to be eaten.

The dinner atmosphere is quite harmonious. Fourth Prince didn't talk about ore, so he didn't say much.

When the prince ordered the waitress to change to dessert, Petrov tentatively mentioned, "His Highness, according to past practice, today should be the day of delivery of ore, but I did not see any ore in the dock yard. "

Roland put down the wooden stick in his hand and nodded, "Unfortunately, Northern Slope Mine collapsed a while ago, and my people have been trying to resume production this month. However, the rubble in the collapse has not been cleared yet, press this Progress, mining site is afraid to start until next year. "

A landslide? Petrov froze for a moment, so coincidentally? But he quickly realized that there was no need to lie to him. Otherwise, it is clear to go to Northern Slope once, and telling such obvious lies is equivalent to beating your own face.

"So ... two months ago?"

"Not too much. As usual, then I ca n’t afford my citizen with a little stone." Roland added a tone to the word "conventional," Mr. Ambassador, you should remember Months of Demons two years ago? "

Of course, Petrov remembers that the severe cold that lasted for four months starved nearly 20% of the people in Border Town. The reason was that the city official Freno was greedy. noble is not without voices of opposition, and some even demanded that Freno be punished afterwards. But in the end this incident was left to end, just because he was the husband of the Duke second daughter.

Now that the prince brought the matter up, Petrov felt awkward in his heart.

"This time is even worse," Roland sighed. "If delivery is done as before, I'm afraid I can only switch to a two-month share of wheat. My people can't survive the winter, sir. The past trade method must be abolished . "

Petrov opened his mouth, but didn't know how to refute. He is not a professional diplomat. In the face of good reasons, he ca n’t find a problem, so he has to delay. “His Royal Highness, I regret this matter. This time, I will never repeat the previous tragedy. I will Let the six families lend food for one month together, and your people can slowly pay back when they resume production in the coming year. "

"If I sell it to Willow Town, I don't need to pay it back slowly."

"But ..."

"There is nothing good," Roland interrupted. "They are willing to use gold royal to buy stones, and at the same time sell wheat, cheese, bread, honey ... at the market price, they can sell everything they can buy with gold royal. Take a step back, Mr. Ambassador, even if you are willing to lend a month's worth of food, will the other five companies agree with your decision? As far as I know, Duke Ryan is not the person who can easily reach an agreement. "

Petrov is silent, Fourth Prince is right, not only the other five, he is not even convinced by his father. If he wants to maintain the monopoly, he must modify the trading plan, but he does not have the right to make a final decision. Said to be an ambassador, it is actually just a microphone. Maybe Duke doesn't want anyone to reach any agreement with Border Town without permission? It doesn't matter whether the object is the previous feudal lord or Fourth Prince. That's why he assigns different candidates every season, and these people will never be ruler in the family.

No matter what the result, he must try it. Thinking of it, Petrov showed his final hole card, "30%," and he extended three fingers. "stronghold bought ore and raw gems for 30% below the market price. I think This price should be higher than Willow Town, Your Highness. "

Roland said, "It's really higher, but it's still an old question, can what you say become a consensus decision among the six?"

"I will return to Longsong Stronghold tomorrow, and after reaching an agreement, I will come with a new contract."

"But my people can't wait that long. You should know that it is usually time-consuming to reach agreement between noble."

"His Highness, Cooperation with stronghold is a better choice for you and your people. Willow Town is too far, although you can avoid Months of Demons there," said that Petrov felt that her throat was a little dry , "But on the road is easy ... dangerous."

God, the gods are up, what am I doing, his heart pounding, am I threatening a prince?

"Hahahaha," Unexpectedly, Roland did not jump like crazy, but laughed, "Mr. Ambassador, you seem to have made some mistakes. I never thought about going to Willow Town."

"You mean ..."

"Of course, I don't plan to go to Longsong Stronghold," Roland stared at the ambassador, "I won't go anywhere."

Petrov wondered if his ears were wrong.

Fortunately, the prince did not let this weird silence last. He went on to explain, "This winter, I will always stay in Border Town, Border Town will become the new frontier of Kingdom of Greycastle. Don't be so surprised, my friend, this is not In nonsense, I can take you to visit the newly built city wall at the foot of Northern Slope Mountain. "

"City ... wall?"

"Yes, the stone steps city wall connecting Northern Slope and Scarlet Water River, twelve feet high and four feet wide. With this, we can defeat Evil Beast in Border Town."

Petrov felt that his brain was not enough. When the ambassador returned last season, he didn't mention any city walls. Wrong. At that time, Border Town feudal lord or stronghold people, how could they send limited staff to build this. In other words, as soon as Fourth Prince arrived here, it started repairing the city walls? Even so, it is only three months until now. What can be repaired in such a short time?

Wait ... what did His Highness say? Twelve feet high and four feet wide, but also Northern Slope and Scarlet Water River? Petrov bottom of heart estimated that the city wall of this size was completed by impossible within a few years. First of all, he didn't have so many Stonemason to cut whetstone materials! Border Town is not Greycastle. Most of the people who live here only sell hard labor.

Before he finished digesting the news, Roland's next sentence also shocked him.

"As for ore sales, starting next year, I am willing to reduce the price to 50%, sir, but not all of them are sold to Longsong Stronghold. Because you do n’t necessarily need that much ore. I think you will prefer raw ore with lower profits than cheap ones. For some metal products, such as shovel, shovel and so on. "Speaking here, he paused for a moment, and seemed to be waiting for Petrov to understand the meaning of his words." As for raw gems, it will be purchased by the highest bidder in the form of auction. Although I also want to wait for the gem to be cut before buying a good price, I regret that the Border Town currently does not have such capability. "

Then you have the ability to build a city wall in a few months! Petrov yelled at bottom of heart, and it doesn't need that much ore to be What does it mean. The output of only one thousand gold royal a year, even if the output will increase, it will double it! Can't eat two thousand gold royal stronghold? Too arrogant!

He resisted the persistence in his heart, and tried his best to maintain his final etiquette. "I have written down what you said, Your Royal Highness. I will negotiate with the Six Houses immediately after I return. But, the walls you said ... I want to check it out. "

"Of course," Roland smiled, "But don't hurry, it's not too late to enjoy these Kingdom Capital-flavored cakes, set off, right? Mr. Ambassador."