At that time, everyone saw Gould's sword cut off the sword of the great leader Ungreave. Gould also showed contempt for Ungreef, as if this guy's so-called discussion was Ask everyone to support him as the new leader.
The merchants initially felt that the sword was a treasure and it was worth spending a lot of money for it.
Because of the desire to compare, people can't help but get carried away in the bidding, and in order to compete to prove their wealth, they start to keep raising the price!
If it is true that Gould is tired of the life of a businessman and feels that he can be a businessman and a leader at the same time, the businessmen will now want to curry favor with this fat guy for their own future interests.
While Ungreave was stunned, more than a dozen businessmen were chattering about the price. Gould also stuck his sword on the ground and watched the development of the situation.
The price has reached one thousand silver coins! Five people have already stopped!
Later, the price reached 1,300 silver coins, and four people were still fighting for it.
In the end, a businessman whose face turned red from suppressing his emotions, and the veins on his forehead were about to explode, came up with a crazy price.
"Two pounds of gold! That's two pounds of gold! Don't do this to me. This sword from the north belongs to me!"
When he learned the price, Gould was also shocked: "Fordgen? Are you sure?"
The businessman named Fo Degen stood up suddenly. He was covered in sweat at this moment, his body was shaking violently, and the excitement in his heart could not be calmed down at all.
Fordgen beat his chest hard: "I never break my promise! Two pounds of gold, buy this sword! I swear on my honor."
"Okay! I'll give you this sword that can cut through everything."
Ungreave, he witnessed the madness that only belongs to a group of businessmen! Two pounds of gold is twenty pounds of silver! After all, Ungreave can also take out this money, but if he does take it out, his family will immediately fall into poverty, and he will not even pay his employees, and his life will become difficult.
As a result, when the merchants arrived, it seemed that they didn't care about two pounds of gold.
In fact, it was just an act. When merchants take out two thousand silver coins, they usually bleed heavily. Only people like Gould won't feel particularly painful.
Gould believed that his friends would not break their promise, but then again, the businessmen were not very trustworthy, because he had just broken his promise to Ungreave.
Gould specifically ordered his Jevro to stare at the businessman Voldegen, and said to himself: "When the meeting is over, you take the money to my house, and I will give you this sword personally. Also, I will give you some You will be particularly happy with a different kind of gift.”
"Oh?! Really? I think the brothers will all go back then, and just like it's done, we're going to buy stuff from you! I'm going to the south, to the southernmost tribe, and I hope you can make a lot of money."
"Then I wish you good luck." That being said, going to the south is very risky. It would be terrible if we encountered Danish gangsters! Youdao means wealth can be found in danger. Gould can only wish this friend a safe journey.
Ungrieve's expression became complicated, as if this ceremony was a farce performed by businessmen.
Ungreave held his old face and watched Gould finish his performance with mixed emotions. Then with obvious anger, he slowly asked: "Now, your matter should be over. Go on, What else do you want to say?!"
"Of course I have something to say." Gould fully understood that he had offended this guy. Maybe my behavior is not very wise, so what?
Gould first slowly raised his fat body and stood up, then bowed softly, and then faced everyone present.
"Friends, I thought about many things before returning home. I think I should move to the territory of the Russians. Only in that way can my wealth continue to increase in value and my wealth be fully guaranteed."
As soon as these words came out, the businessmen were speechless.
Even the great leader Angreev could not imagine Gould's wishes.
"Gould, what did you say?"
"I've decided! I'm going to the Ross people!" Gould turned his head and looked at Ungreave's eyes.
"You? Don't you spend most of your time with the Ross people every year? Could it be that...you want to move? Is that true?"
"Yes! I just want to move. I have decided that this year, before the first snow falls, most of my wealth will be moved to Roseburg. Ah, my friend!" Gould opened his arms in excitement. His arms were raised, and his face was extremely rosy with excitement: "From now on, Angklas will lose one of the richest people like me. This may give other people more opportunities. Maybe you will also be happy."
In response, Ungreave replied with a bitter smile for the time being.
hapiness? Really happy? !
When it comes to reality, Ungreave certainly doesn't like the very wealthy Gould. This man has never had the will to compete for position for many years, but no one can ignore this man's powerful power. Especially the fifty warriors raised by this "fat seal", they were a group of elites, more powerful than the farmers gathered together.
Ungreave hoped that Gould would lose this terrible power, but he did not want him to leave Unclas forever.
Why? Every time Gould came back from the north, he would sell some goods that were useful to the tribe. It was also him who was willing to purchase the tribe's excess agricultural products, so that the farmers did not have to row their own boats to the Mälaren market to earn a small amount of money as a traveling merchant.
Buying agricultural products locally from merchants of the same tribe, and selling them to anyone is theoretically the same. For maybe ten or twenty years, Gould's family has always been the largest acquirer, and they never reject anyone who comes!
The businessmen started talking, and soon their attitudes became unified, that is, they tried their best to retain Gould, who wanted to run away.
Since the merchants had such an attitude, the hesitant Ungreave slammed the table.
He was angry, and at this moment he could only say in a low voice: "Can you not leave? You still keep your family in Ankelas. Don't forget that you are an Ankelas person."
"Yes! I have never forgotten that no matter where I go, I am an Onkras. I just plan to make my home among the Ross. This is my freedom. You..." Gould put on a show With an intriguing smile, he slowly asked: "Do you still want to expel me?"
"You! I..." Ungreave was defeated. He was stunned for a while, pouting and shaking his head: "Well, that is your freedom, I have no right to interfere."
In fact, Gould knew that as the big leader, Angreev had the power to declare a certain tribesman to be an enemy of the tribe and should be expelled.
Of course Ungreave wouldn't dare to do this! No matter what Ungreave's inner thoughts were, Gould estimated that the main part of his family had moved to Roseburg, and in the end only a small dealership of his own was left in Ungreave's hometown, and the family's influence was not It will be much weaker.
However, placing the "family base" in Onkras completely limits the development of his power.
Capital has no motherland, and Gould has basically realized this truth. It is entirely because the Russians can give themselves more wealth and guarantee the safety of their wealth that they choose to move.
Realistically speaking, if the people of Melalen can provide more considerable benefits and safety guarantees, then my home in Melalen will not be as simple as a dealership.
Now Gould only believes in the Ross people, and he has more confidence in the Ross tribe under Rurik's rule in the future.
The big leader Angreev was powerless to face the reality. Gould looked at the faces of other businessmen and saw their regrets clearly.
Gould clapped his hands hurriedly: "Friends, don't be sad about the future. Just because I'm moving doesn't mean I'm leaving Onclas forever. I can assure you that I will keep people and I will arrange for a son to run the business full-time. Trade in Onkras. You can still sell me agricultural products as usual, and I can still ask for whatever I want. And...this year’s situation is indeed somewhat special.”
"Special?" Ungrieve asked, holding his chin and sullenly asking: "What's so special? Agricultural products are not valuable."
"This year is different! The chief of Ross told me something. If I transport the new wheat in the autumn to Rossburg, he will pay me twice the market price in silver. I think this matter is obviously profitable for you. .”
"You?!" He was still depressed just now, but Ungreave smelled a business opportunity in an instant, and his mood instantly improved a lot, as did other businessmen. "Aren't you kidding? Double the money?!"
"Exactly!"
"Oh, thank you for telling me this." Angreev pinched his beard, "Since Otto suddenly became so generous, I can organize my own fleet to transport the wheat and earn this money."
Gould was unmoved. He left his seat, walked confidently in the chamber, and continued: "That is my agreement with Otto, and also with Rurik. They will fulfill this agreement with me." As agreed, we have no obligation to perform the contract with you. Of course you can transport the wheat there, and they will buy it at the market price. Besides, don’t you know that they can get it for free from those people in the East every year? A lot of wheat?”
Ungriv suddenly raised his head: "Novgorod? Is this this place?"
"Yes, a very far away place."
"Forget it." Angreev shook his head, "It's too far there and full of dangers. My people don't want to take risks. They just want to farm the land in peace and exchange wheat for wealth."
Gould narrowed his eyes and asked deliberately: "Are you all willing to make money in peace? Oh, you'd better not organize a fleet. You may not know that the vast sea is full of pirates, and only people like me can organize large ships. Team, keep the pirates at bay. Just do this!"
"You...what suggestions do you have?"
"Alas!" Gould deliberately stomped his feet and looked dejected: "Let's just do this. We have been brothers for generations. I plan to move, so I can't treat my brothers badly. Ungreave, the great leader , I want you to make an agreement with me. And other brothers!"
Gould explained his plan to everyone present: "I will make an agreement with you. This autumn, you can sell as much grain as you produce to me, and I will give you a purchase price that is 20% above the market price."
Upon hearing this, Ungrieve slammed the table excitedly, causing the water glass on his table to overturn.
"Are you serious? 20%"
"That's true!" Gould continued: "This is how it is for us Anglas people. No matter who wants you to be an Anglas person, if you sell wheat to me before I return in the autumn, I will pay 20% more." Money. I don’t care how you get the wheat. If you get it for me, I’ll give you more money.”
Many businessmen, including Angriff, understand this business opportunity. They just want to know one thing, that is, whether "any means" is acceptable.
"Yes! Any means!" Gould emphasized again: "Even if you rob the Danes and finally transport the wheat to me, I will buy it at a price 20% higher than the market price. I will take it out immediately I will never default on the ready-made silver coins! Remember, because we are all Angklas people, I will give you such a preferential price."
In itself, during the autumn wheat harvest season, a large amount of wheat will be available in the trade markets throughout Northern Europe. Because even if the agricultural technology in Northern Europe in this time and space is extremely backward, as long as enough land is cultivated, farmers can still have some wealthy food.
Besides, through the accumulation of capital, wealthy families continue to purchase the land of bankrupt farmers at low prices, lease it to tenant farmers, and produce a good harvest from it every harvest season. These wealthy families are the landowners and the powerful class of each tribe.
Ungreave's family had such a group of tenant farmers, so they were so excited when they heard about Gould's offer.
As for other businessmen, many of them are not only second-rate dealers, but also first-rate landlords.
Gould never imagined that his decision would cause the wealthy households in Onkras to desperately squeeze the wealth of the farmers of their tribe in exchange for the extra 20% profit.
Gould couldn't wait to get more food. He knew that although Rurik was a child, it was precisely this child who never broke his promise even when he did crazy things. Rurik still has many tasks assigned to him! Moreover, the food he obtained was transported to the child for the sole purpose of eating.
Gould had already guessed that based on Rurik's attitude towards the servants, he would definitely order all the servants to eat wheat regularly. No matter what the purpose of entertaining the servants, after all, there will be a huge amount of food consumption here.
Rurik must have needed a lot of food, so he deliberately made the bold statement of purchasing 100% of the food above the market price.
So, who would collect so much food for Rurik?
Gould estimated that relying on his own abilities was not enough. The best way was to give up part of the benefits and let his tribe help. Other businessmen of their own tribe can collect food from all directions and exchange it for money on the spot.
In this way, Gould optimistically estimated that he would not have to personally send people to collect food. In this way, it seemed that he had lost 20% of the profits, but in fact he could get more food than he could get alone. His house must be big inside and outside. Make a fortune!
This way, with the extra time, I can do other things during this year’s warm period.
Rurik's demand for goods is extremely strong, and Gould knows it well. He will stay in Melalenburg for a long time this year to supervise his eldest son's business, and at the same time buy all useful goods in the market to stock up. Get up, and at the same time, sell all the soap you brought!
Some shrewd businessmen have realized that Gould's bad face is completely a clumsy acting skill! Did this guy lose money? Pooh! They are obviously making a lot of money, but they are using others as tools.
Some businessmen cursed secretly in their hearts, while others laughed and laughed. With the addition of the big leader Angreef, everyone acted in a highly consistent manner even though they had their own agendas.
Gould's credibility is maintained through benefits. As long as the money given is enough, this person is absolutely credible.
People with a discerning eye realized that because of the high profits behind this matter, Gould would fully implement his decision in four months.
In this way, no one became complicated because Gould announced his upcoming departure.
"Okay! This is our agreement, and I will fulfill it." Gould opened his arms: "I swear to Frey, the God of Wealth will protect us."
Ungrieve's ugly face had changed. He tapped his fingers on the table with interest and asked, "Will it always be like this in the future? If you buy it at this price every year, I will be very happy."
"This...if the Russians are always willing to pay such a price, I will be very happy." Gould emphasized again: "The sea is very dangerous, so I will take this risk. As long as farmers can farm their land with peace of mind, I will give it to them." They have a lot of benefits. Now, you... you know, what I brought back from the Russians is not just a sword, I have more good things here."
"Good thing? What good thing?!" Angreev stretched out his head excitedly, then retracted it, and said suspiciously: "It can only be bought with four hundred silver coins."
"It's not such an exaggeration." Taking the opportunity, Gould promoted it: "That is a magical tool, and the dirtiest things can be cleaned with it. It is a treasure invented by the Russians, and I have shipped it all."
"Well, there is such a magical thing? For example, my clothes..." Angreev speculated while pinching his sleeves.
"It will wash it very clean. That tool weighs two pounds, and one piece can be used for a long time. I only need twenty silver coins, and I know you can afford it."
"Oh! Of course I can afford it." Ungreave had already stood up: "Do you have any more good things?"
"Of course. Come with me now! When you come to my house, you will be my first guests, and I can give you a preferential price."
With that said, Gould walked out of the meeting hall, and the businessmen also left the table one after another.
At last Ungreave walked out of the room, accompanied by his servants, feeling both excited and doubtful.
He really couldn't figure it out. Did Gould receive any mental stimulation from the Ross people this year? No! They are Russians, they may have become different!
There is a bad premonition that begins to linger in Angreve's mind. Maybe there are Russians in the north. This group of Russians is said to have been pushed to the north by the Mellarens a long time ago! Have they begun to challenge the power of the Alliance leader, the Mellaren people?
