rune hunter

Chapter 405 Private goods
No matter how nice the words are, a businessman is a businessman after all, and no one would be so foolish as to really think that the Baron from Silver Ingot Castle is a great philanthropist with compassion.In this day and age, even the king may not be sympathetic to his own people, let alone strangers who have never had anything to do with each other.

Although she was ready to be slaughtered, when Tiana saw the list of goods and price details that Ackford handed over, she couldn't help but change her face slightly.

The price of food has increased by at least twenty times compared to the market price, which is a bit exaggerated but also expected by the girl.Although it is said that the autumn harvest season has passed, the southern plains of the Oakland Kingdom have been invaded by the undead, and this year there may be no harvest.Judging from this price, Silver Dingbao does have its own news channel, but their judgment on this information may still tend to be conservative.

Only the girl who has personally experienced the terror of the army of undead knows best in her heart that it is only a matter of time before the complete fall of the Oakland Kingdom.When the soldiers of the undead army approach the Thunder Fortress, the food will probably immediately become a priceless military controlled product.So now, no matter what price the other party offered, she had to eat this batch of food.

Although the current food reserves of the exiles are not tight, this deal is definitely a surefire profit.It won't take long for these grains to become a hard currency comparable to gold.

What really dissatisfied Tiana was other types of daily necessities. The list prepared by Baron Saladin was indeed complete, including needles, threads, clothes, shoes and socks.Although these odds and ends are indeed the living supplies that the camp is currently in short supply, but the same double price is a bit unbearable.

If it is food and weapons that are sold at a high price, it is justifiable. Even these odds and ends are charged such a high price. Should it be said that Baron Saladin has no business sense at all, or does he have ulterior motives?

"Mr. Baron, if this is the price you offered, then I can only say sorry to you. We have managed to escape to this point, the camp has not yet been established, and everything is waiting to be done. I am afraid that we cannot afford this level of expenses. " Tiana put the list on the table with a sullen face, picked up the teacup and began to taste the tea slowly.

In fact, compared to the wealth she took with her when she left Istaron, this business of millions of gold coins was nothing.It's just that no matter how much money is spent, there will be a day when it will be spent. As the leader of this team, she must not be extravagant.As the saying goes, ask for a lot of money and pay back the money without waiting. No matter how high the price on the list is, no one knows how much water will be in it.The extent to which they can talk depends on the psychological bottom line and eloquence level of both parties.

Tiana is not an expert in this field, but one of her professionals has just awakened, which gives her a lot of confidence invisibly.

"Of course, of course, the price is a bit high. But I think you should also understand that this is mainly a problem of labor costs." Ackford nodded, blushing and saying that no one believed it nonsense.

"This is the Thunder Fortress, not the prosperous cities in the inland areas. Our Silver Ingot Fort is one of the vassals of the Thunder Fortress. All business transactions must first be subject to the strategic arrangement of the upper level. It’s not easy to maintain a balance.” Speaking of this, Ackford couldn’t help but sigh: “We can’t help raising the price to such a high level, Thunder Fortress itself doesn’t have surplus supplies for outsiders, like we brought These goods are all proposed through special relationship channels..."

"Needless to say, Mr. Baron. No matter what the reason is, we absolutely cannot accept this price. If you really want to make this deal, why don't you come up with a reasonable price list and let's talk about it?" Tiana raised her hand to stop Ackford's complaints. She had seen the shameless faces of businessmen. Even if it was for a small profit, it was enough for them to make up countless reasons without changing their faces, even if they cursed their whole family. I don't hesitate.

"Miss Ranstadt, since I have brought the caravan here, of course I sincerely want to conclude this deal with you. As for the price, after all, this is your first contact with Silver Ingot Fort, and what is involved is Such a large business, of course, can get preferential treatment." Ackford's face changed, and he immediately returned to the image of a shrewd businessman, lowered his head and said earnestly: "You can get a 5.00% discount. The maximum discount that can be obtained for you within the scope of authority."

"With all due respect, Mr. Baron, I have heard an old saying among merchants that what can be sold is a commodity, and what cannot be sold is waste. If you insist on this unrealistic price, then this time I'm afraid you're going to return empty-handed." Tiana paused, blinked, put down her teacup and said seriously: "We came from the north, and we know that there may be a food shortage this year, so it's understandable for you to raise such a price. However, we can only purchase other living materials according to the market price, otherwise you can only bring them back to Silver Ingot Castle intact."

"Although I can't accept your hysterical low price emotionally, I'm glad to see your frankness intellectually. This is a good start." The expression on Ackford's face gradually relaxed, and he Picking up the teacup, he took a sip, shook his head and said, "It seems that the living conditions on your side are indeed not optimistic. Your noble character is admirable, but there is no need to be so embarrassing in your capacity. I have some Fresh tea leaves, which can be given to you as a personal gift. If you don't mind, we can make a new pot of tea and discuss these issues in detail."

Outside the tent, El and Laurana had already moved far away and came near the caravan.The girl was silent for a moment, and her eyes that lost focus gradually recovered.A palm-sized red scorpion slipped out of her sleeve and crawled back onto El.

"What did you tell Tiana?" El asked curiously.At this time, the two had already walked a distance of [-] meters, and the surrounding voices were noisy, so there was no need to worry about someone eavesdropping.

"I told her that what can be sold is a commodity, and what can't be sold is trash. Don't worry about that Baron Saladin turning his face, he has brought the goods here, and of course it is impossible to pull them back. First report a minimum Price and him are slowly wasting, we have plenty of time, but he may not." The girl turned her head, with a commercial smile on her face, and said softly.

"I always feel that the taste of these people is a bit wrong. At first I thought that the people from the Truth Society came after us, but after a long time, we thought too much. But if it wasn't because of our troubles, then What is the guy here for?" El glanced casually at the goods on the carriage, and whispered to Laurana.

"If it's Silver Ingot Castle, it's not impossible to have something to do with the Truth. That baron's surname is Saladin, which is not an ordinary surname." Laurana held El's hand and said with a light smile. .

"In the historical records of Auckland, the history of the Saladin family can be traced back to the founding of the country, and in the older historical records, it is one of the most powerful families in the Falcon Empire. It is said that during the founding period of the first king, A descendant of the Saladin family joined the Oakland side as a businessman and provided a lot of financial support for the late king... But this is all unofficial information, and the Saladin family of the Falcon Empire has never acknowledged this blood relationship The existence of it. It is difficult for us to deduce the truth of those upper-level political struggles just relying on the historical materials preserved at present.”

"The truth 1000 years ago is not important to us." El gently rubbed the girl's slender fingers, narrowed his eyes and thought for a moment, and said: "Back when Oakland was founded, there was truth behind the scenes, and the Saladin family The ancestors of your family also happened to take refuge in the late king at that time, so they may have been members of the Truth Society from the very beginning?"

"With the huge energy of the Truth Council back then, a mere businessman might not be looked down upon by them. Perhaps the Saladin family back then was nothing more than a dark chess game. But they still won the title of the late king with great credit. Trust, the establishment of the Silver Ingot Castle in the Thunder Fortress, has become an indispensable and important part of this behemoth."

Laurana glanced at the goods piled on the carriage, and frowned slightly.

"There's something wrong with their stuff."

"Well, I brought a lot of private goods..." El's eyes flickered with blue light, and he nodded.At this time, he and Laurana had already passed the caravan in front, and it was obvious that the guard strength in the second half of the caravan had increased.

"There are a lot of military supplies hidden in the car behind. The unopened weapons that have been buttered are not the same as the ones given to us by Lord Churkin. There are also bows and arrows and crossbows... these things are definitely prohibited. Goods?" With the help of insight runes, El had already seen all the private goods hidden in the carriage, but when he saw those crossbows, he still couldn't help raising his eyebrows. It was the business Mr. Baron Saladin really wanted to do. Compared with the value of these weapons, the daily necessities on the surface were really nothing worth mentioning.

"Arms smuggling? Hehe, this should be the style of Silver Ingot Fort. I said that it is impossible for them to work so hard for such a trivial business." Laurana sneered: "Then that is to say, the purpose of his acting now is actually It is to test our depth. If we are really a group of poor beggars who can't squeeze out oil, then he will undoubtedly turn around and leave."

"Wait a minute... I seem to have found something." El noticed that the guards next to some of the carriages seemed particularly capable, so he looked over with curiosity, but what he saw made his face change slightly.

(End of this chapter)