When the Saint comes, she does not collect food

Chapter 975 New Market

The King Gigi incident could be a major crisis for him.

But for the entire Holy Alliance, it was just a small episode during the central conference, and the meeting continued as usual.

By the end of September, the Central Conference had also come to an end.

Amid the mutual questioning and answers between the cardinals and representatives, new policies and memoranda emerged one after another.

These included building new horse-drawn trains, constructing transit stations on major trade routes, establishing a new department, the Purification Court, phasing out the Alcohol Prohibition Act, and so on.

At this point, most of the issues and bills have been responded to and resolved, and the fiscal budget allocation for the next year has also been informed to the representatives.

The main task had been completed, so Horn announced that "the meeting would be adjourned for one day and the final summary meeting would be held the day after tomorrow."

Just like that, this ten-day conference finally came to an end.

The representatives were satisfied, and the cardinals finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to care about the candidates for the president of the South Mound County Order and the president of the Xinmin Bank.

They did not dare to harass Horn, but instead focused their main firepower on Madeleine.

Almost every day, Madeleine, who was in charge of personnel transfers, would encounter all kinds of people who came to pry for information in the restaurant, corridor, toilet, garden and even at the door of his own house.

Madeleine was so annoyed that she even got angry and started cursing, which was rare for her. However, she still couldn't stop the concerned crowd.

Horn, who held the real power of consent, held Catherine in his arms, sat in the open carriage, and let the cool breeze blow across his face.

"Most of the issues at the Central Conference have been resolved. The only issues left are the Iron and Steel Guild and the Tariff Agreement." Horn touched Catherine's hand. "Coincidentally, both of these are related to you."

"Given the current situation, with the cooperation of the French Spice Faction, it will not be difficult to maintain the current agreement.

However, it is still unknown whether Charles VIII will agree. "

Catherine let Horn touch her hand, but pretended not to see it and continued to reply seriously.

Horn shook his head mysteriously: "There is no need to make a too strict agreement. We can make certain concessions on spices and sugar in exchange for maintaining the current high tariffs.

Give Charles VIII a little sweetness, so that they will think we have given in."

Catherine was surprised: "Wouldn't that mean our income would be greatly reduced? Would the shareholders and wholesalers of the spice company agree to this?"

"It's okay. We have accidentally discovered a great new route. There is no need to worry about that."

Over the past four years, the production of sugar and spices has increased significantly. It is foreseeable that in the next four years, Shenglian’s various commodities will also increase significantly.

But for Fran, the quality and reputation of Shenglian’s products were too poor, and even low tariffs could not open up the market.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to give way and find other markets for sugar, spices and other commodities.

Horn selected two targets.

Cheap bulk commodities such as medicines, woolen cloth, and grain were sold to Griffin Corner, but the prerequisite was to open up the eastern county of Black Snake Bay and bypass the Franks' territory.

Luxury goods such as sugar, spices and furs are sold to the Flesh and Blood Court. These vampires are big spenders.

You know, although vampires, especially the ancient dukes, are extremely long-lived, their senses are degenerating.

They need seasonings, sugar, toys and even more powerful hallucinogens to fill their empty lives with no goals and no future.

They have endless manpower to grow food and mine minerals, and they have an insane amount of money but cannot spend it.

For Horn, it was an instant hit.

As for whether trading with vampires is against doctrine...

Fran did it, Lea did it, and even the two Popes of Grandivac and Pugliano did it.

Doing business is not shabby.

However, as for the informant Paolina, truly recruiting her requires a lot of trials and tests, and it would be best if she could show her loyalty.

As for her debts, Horn could help her pay them off, and then convert them into Holy Union debts, which would be deducted from her salary and bonuses.

When the vampire heard that the Holy Alliance actually offered a salary of 8 gold pounds per year, his face was extremely interesting. If you hit someone with a big stick, you must give him a sweet date.

However, this matter is not urgent for now and can be dealt with slowly. The most urgent task right now is to take it back to the Steel Guild.

Previously, Horn had already put a lot of pressure on the Steel Guild, and the most critical finishing touch fell on Shilov.

The first batch of mass-produced lightning furnace projects has finally been officially launched.

"Your Majesty, we are here."

Following the coachman's voice, Edwin was the first to jump off the front seat of the carriage, trotted around to the back of the carriage and opened the door.

The noble mine owners and dwarf craftsmen who were engaged in smelting and mining in North Mound County, who had seen the flag of the Holy Gun Cavalry early on, immediately came forward to greet them.

Pushing open the black-painted car door, Horn stepped on the pedal and got off. The soldiers guarding the experimental site immediately put their legs together and saluted.

Horn also waved to them, and then walked towards the representatives from North Mound County with an inexplicable smile.

In the current system of the Holy Alliance, North Mound County is considered the base camp of the old nobility.

On the one hand, it was for the sake of the mountain knights and Carrie, and on the other hand, they did play a significant role in the Thousand Valley War.

Although they were scolded in the newspapers, they tried their best to meet the demand for iron ore and various raw materials during the war.

To say that they are similar to the landed aristocrats of old is not the case.

The fields in the mountains are barren, and the nobles all have more or less other industries besides land, so there is nothing wrong with digging up the land.

As for this other industry, it is basically related to ores and smelting.

In a sense, they are essentially no different from the aristocrats who invest in industry and commerce.

It’s just that the old aristocrats make a living by purchasing bonds and financial products with movable property. In addition to movable property, they also own various smelters and mines.

The Mayo Mine is not a rich mine and cannot support the huge iron ore expenses in the future.

Only North Mound County has this condition.

Seeing Horn coming forward, the old nobles of North Mound County had to show respect no matter how reluctant they were.

This is not a bow to Horn, but a bow to the Pope's crown on Horn's head.

Following the leader, Herman, the president of the North Mound County Order, they lined up in order of status.

"Blessed be the Holy Father, and I salute you, Your Majesty."

Dozens of mine owners, both large and small, and dwarf workshop owners all stepped back and bowed in salute.

Just as he started talking, Horn stepped forward and forcibly pulled Herman up: "Haven't you read the Etiquette Decree? All the old, cumbersome and insulting etiquette has been abolished. Shaking hands and hugging are enough."

These old aristocrats looked at each other, but didn't know what to do, so they could only freeze in place, half-squatting.

It was Herman who took the lead and stood up, shaking hands and hugging Horn, and then they stood up with grumbling: "How can we abolish etiquette? It is a precious tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years."

No matter what these people thought, Horn went up to them one by one and shook hands and hugged them.

No matter what, the nobles grew up in social circles, their emotional intelligence is not too low, and the atmosphere is naturally harmonious.

If it weren't for the occasional murmurs from the crowd, people who didn't know would really think they were die-hard members of the Saint Sun sect.

"What is the matter that His Majesty the Saint Sun called us here for?" asked the leader Herman with a complicated expression.

When Horn saw that everyone had quieted down, he realized that they were also waiting for his answer.

Walking to the center of the crowd, Horn looked around and announced loudly: "I invited you all here to show you our newest steelmaking furnace in the Holy Union."

Amid the confused gazes of the crowd, Horn took the lead and stepped forward with a mysterious smile on his face: "We are all experts, and I hope we can give more suggestions for the Holy League."

(End of this chapter)