The wine is now fragrant.
Not far away, Xue Yun and Croft were sitting side by side by the flower garden in front of the mansion.
Looking at the men and women enjoying themselves at the banquet, no one took the initiative to speak for a while.
"Come and try the unique wine of our 'Aisha Principality'."
The calm was broken first.
Kroff smiled slightly, picked up the glass bottle on the table, and poured half a cup of rum for Xue Yun.
He glanced at the brown liquid in the cup calmly.
Xue Yun gently shook the wine glass, put it in front of his nose, smelled it, and immediately praised: "Yes, it is indeed a good wine."
He raised his head and took a sip.
An unusually spicy taste immediately exploded between his lips and teeth, making Xue Yun feel a little unacceptable.
"It's just that the taste is a bit too unrestrained. I'm afraid outsiders can't stand it..."
As Croft said.
This kind of rum is a specialty product of the "Principality of Elsa". It is a delicacy that can be obtained by fermenting wheat and then undergoing dozens of traditional purification processes.
Although the aroma of wine smells very strong, it is much stronger than ordinary wine.
"Hahahaha, there's no way."
I couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.
Kroff shook his head and sighed: "A land and water support a people. Although our 'Aisha Principality' is vast, most of the land is in the far north. There are usually only severe winters throughout the year, and the temperature is It’s even more bone-chilling.”
There was a pause.
Kroof said helplessly: "So, our local wine must be strong enough. Only in this way can the people here resist the severe cold and keep themselves and their families alive."
Hear the words.
Xue Yun was stunned for a moment, then put down the wine glass in his hand, and said bluntly: "Chief Croft, if you have anything to say, you can just say it directly, why bother to beat around the bush with me?"
His gaze is profound.
Kroff smiled slightly and said thoughtfully: "Refreshingly, then I will have something to say directly."
He picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it in one gulp.
Kroof changed the topic and asked: "I heard from Angele that Mr. Kondo came all the way this time to find opportunities to open the Black Dragon Society's overseas trade channels?"
Although the "Black Dragon Society" is powerful, it is ultimately just an underground gang.
All the time.
All trade matters between the "Sun Never Sets Empire" and "Elsa Principality" are finalized by the cabinet.
The profits from trade between the two major human civilizations can be described as terrifying astronomical figures.
so.
Xue Yuncai made up such a seemingly reasonable motive in advance, hoping to use it to get through.
"That's right."
Nodding silently.
Xue Yun's eyes were deep and he responded: "This is indeed the task assigned to me by the president."
"I can help you!"
His eyes became extremely greedy.
Kroof said bluntly: "As long as you are willing to contribute money to support the financial expenditure of our 'Fredericksburg', I can obtain the trade qualifications of all towns along the border for you!"
After holding it in for a long time, Croft finally expressed his request happily.
In the final analysis, it’s just two words—lack of money!
According to what the other party said.
In recent years, the Aisha Principality has been aggressively militarizing and has launched several campaigns against the Great Xia Empire, which has already exhausted the local tax funds.
even so.
The pressure of corvee and taxation continued to increase.
In order to fill this huge hole, Croft tried every means he could think of.
They even hesitate to lose face and hold such ridiculous charity dinners non-stop.
However, it still cannot solve the local government's fiscal deficit problem.
"Sounds pretty good."
He pretended to think for a moment.
Xue Yun crossed his legs, took out a small handful of magnetic gold ore from the system space with his backhand, and gently placed it on the table in front of him.
next moment--
Croft's eyes immediately shone.
The value of such a small amount of magnetic gold already exceeds millions of federal coins.
"You just said that where the soil and water support the people, I agree with that."
A smile spread across his lips.
Xue Yun shrugged his shoulders and said calmly: "Our Sun Never Sets Empire is surrounded by the sea and has limited resources. But when it comes to the reserves of magnetic gold ore, it can definitely be regarded as the number one in the world."
What is magnetic gold? !
This is the only hard currency that everyone in the world agrees on so far!
Xue Yun's meaning is obvious - I am very poor, so poor that only money is left!
"So, you agree to my request!"
Stand up suddenly.
Kroff's face was full of excitement, and he said: "Don't worry, I will have someone prepare a formal contract, and you will not suffer any loss!"
Don't blame him for being impatient.
In fact, these days, I have been worrying about money.
It was because I couldn't eat well and sleep well, and even my originally lush hair became much thinner.
"Chief Croft, please be patient."
He waved his hands lightly and motioned for the other person to sit down first.
Xue Yun curled his lips and raised his eyebrows: "Although the terms you offered are very generous, they are still not attractive enough."
He slumped down in his original position.
Croft's breathing was rapid, and he was no longer as calm and capable as before.
As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos.
Seeing Xue Yun's strong financial resources, he really didn't want to miss this great opportunity to turn the situation around.
"Mr. Kondo, I really tried my best..."
Secretly gritting his teeth.
Even though he felt extremely humiliated, Kroof still tried his best to persuade Xue Yun.
"'Fredericksburg' is a small satellite town. My abilities are very limited. Promising to help you open the trade channels on the border is the best effort I can make..."
He looked up suddenly.
Kroff said in a deep voice: "If you have anything else you want, just bring it up, women, land or people that can be used to enslave..."
His eyes are as bright as a torch.
Croft gritted his teeth and said: "As long as I can do it, I will try my best to satisfy you!"
Beside the ear.
Soothing orchestral music is almost constant.
As the lights flickered, the guests at the banquet occasionally laughed happily.
Mountains and rivers are exhausted, and there is no way out.
All the grand scenery in front of us is just a short-lived whitewash of peace.
Only Kroff knows best in his heart that "Fredericksburg" is already crumbling. If this continues, sooner or later the people in the city will rise up.
All the power he possesses will eventually become the reason for guillotining himself.
"it's actually really easy."
With his hands spread out, he already took the initiative in this negotiation.
Xue Yun's eyes were blazing, and he said: "What I really want is not just the trade rights in the border areas of the Principality of Aisha, but something further..."
Lean forward.
Xue Yun said word by word: "I want to replace it and let the Black Dragon Society become the spokesperson of the Empire on which the sun never sets, and take over all trade with the entire Principality of Aisha!"
