Unspeakable bubbles

"Haha, I'm not sure what to do, the patriarch called a meeting today."

"Brother, you're well-informed. I wanted to give you a heads-up."

Thorne glanced at the Blue Wing Army senior officer who rode up to his side and smiled: "It's still a matter of Yog territory."

Seeing his colleagues looking blank, Thorne slapped his forehead: "Ah, I forgot you've been conducting closed training for the new army recently, no wonder you didn't know about such a big thing."

"Yoglen..."

"Ah, is that the territory of that count who treated the Boyle family so badly? What happened there?"

“That count, I heard, is doing business with the grasslands,” Thorne said in a low voice.

"what!"

The young officer's fists clenched so tightly they cracked: "How dare she?!"

"Yeah, I find that strange too."

Thorne shook his head: "How dare that count do something so outrageous?"

"Did you know that many adults immediately mobilized their armies to attack the trade routes of the Yogtis after learning about this?"

"That's exactly what we should do!"

"Damn it, if I weren't busy training those greenhorns, I would have grabbed a knife and gone up there to beat them to a pulp too!"

Thorne looked at his indignant colleagues and couldn't help but give a wry smile.

"I haven't finished yet. Count Yog's strength has completely exceeded everyone's expectations. Alas, upon hearing that his trade route had been attacked, Yog's 60,000 elite troops were immediately mobilized."

"Those adults who sent troops were all beaten so badly they couldn't even find their way back."

"Sixty thousand elite troops? How is that possible?"

The man stared at Thorne in astonishment: "The Yog family isn't exactly a prestigious clan, so where does it get such resources! Sixty thousand elite troops... Does Earl Yog have the money to support an army like that?"

"I don't know either, but it's true."

Thorne sighed: "Many adults have come to visit the head of the family in person, hoping that the Boyle family will step forward and demand an explanation from Earl Yog."

"Demanding an explanation?"

"Uh, shouldn't those adults report the news to the capital at a time like this, and then have His Majesty punish Count Yog for treason?"

The Blue Wing Army officer said with some puzzlement, "Why are you all coming to see the patriarch? Without His Majesty's judgment, the Boyle family can't directly attack Yog territory, can they?"

"This matter is not that simple."

Thorne didn't say much, only mentioning, "The head of the family has his own plans, so don't say anything out of line during the meeting later."

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"Everyone, I think many of you already know why I called this meeting today."

"That's right, it's about the Yogtis!"

William was in high spirits today; even the officers familiar with the Duke could tell he was in good spirits.

What do you all think about Bubble Yog doing business with the grasslands?

Is there any need to ask something so obvious?

Many officers cursed and denounced Count Yoghurst, calling him a traitor and a complete scoundrel.

William looked displeased upon hearing these words.

He gave an older officer a wink, who immediately stood up: "I don't think Earl Yog is wrong!"

"..."

Everyone stared blankly at the person who stood up, their faces showing a look of 'What are you talking about?'

“Well, let’s quiet down and hear the old general’s insightful opinion,” William said with a smile.

As soon as these words were spoken, many people understood their meaning.

'Brilliant insight'? Well, so in the Master's mind, everything everyone said indignantly just now was... 'insignificant insight'!

"The Yog territory and the grasslands mainly deal in herbs and furs. Everyone knows how expensive those things are in the kingdom."

"Especially those precious herbs, they are practically priceless!"

"Haha, those barbarians from the grasslands don't know their stuff, they actually sold it all to Count Yog at a low price."

"Well, to be honest, the herbs that Earl Yog sold were indeed sold at a low price."

"Looking at it this way, isn't it the kingdom that's benefiting from the grasslands?"

"..."

"it is good!"

While everyone remained silent, William was the first to applaud.

"Well said, but your understanding is not deep enough."

"Oh, please enlighten me, Master!" the general said cooperatively.

"The southern part of the kingdom has just been embroiled in a major war with the grasslands... well, to put it bluntly, the Boyle family has just been embroiled in a major war with the grasslands."

“After the great war, the Boyle family really needs a transition period.”

"At least for the next five years, I don't want to fight with the grasslands."

William said calmly, "It's not that I'm afraid of the grassland barbarians, it's just that the Blue Wing Army needs time, and the Boyle family also needs time to recover."

"What does it mean for the Yog family to trade with the steppes at this time?"

"...Patriarch, if the grasslands and the kingdom have business dealings, the possibility of another war breaking out will be lower."

Thorne spoke up: "You could even say that the bigger the business on the plains and in Yog territory, the lower the chance of war breaking out."

“I think this is not only what the Boyle family wants to see, but His Majesty also wishes for it.”

Section 532, Chapter 531: You're just after her business.

"That's why I didn't report the matter of Yugoslavia to His Majesty."

William continued Thorne's words, saying, "His Majesty has seen what's happening in Yogtis. The fact that he hasn't spoken yet makes his meaning quite clear."

"If I were to report this matter to His Majesty again, wouldn't that be deliberately putting His Majesty in a difficult position?"

William smiled and said, "Whether we're fighting the steppes or doing business, Count Yog and I have the same goal: the future of the kingdom!"

“Many adults have come to see me these past few days. I’ve been advising them to relax and be more forgiving.”

"Everyone has the same goal, and we shouldn't exclude others just because of different methods."

"There's a saying, 'Seek common ground while reserving differences,' which is perfect for Count Yog."

William waved his hand, and the young butler standing beside him cleverly handed out a piece of intelligence to each of the officers present.

"Look everyone, this is something I collected with great difficulty."

"I've been hearing rumors lately that Earl Yog has made a lot of gold coins doing business with the plains. Ha, those rumors are too outrageous and not credible at all."

"What you have on hand is the most real benefit of doing business between the Yogtis and the grasslands."

"..."

'A profit of nearly seven thousand gold coins in one go? That number alone isn't particularly high.'

Thorne muttered to himself, then tentatively asked, "Master, how many times a year does the Yog family conduct such large-scale business with the grasslands?"

"In terms of frequency, it's about once a month, which is twelve times a year."

William's voice changed slightly: "Moreover, as the trade routes mature, the Yog family will earn more and more each time."

"Conservatively estimated, the Yog family can profit 100,000 gold coins this year."

"so much!"

"Does the entire earldom's tax revenue add up to 100,000 gold coins a year?"

"The Earl of Yog has struck it rich!"

"They weren't transporting herbs, they were transporting gold!"

All the generals were stunned by the profits from the Yog territory, and as they were discussing it, William spoke up.

"I heard that Earl Yog named his trade route the 'Golden Trade Route,' and I think that's a brilliant name!"

The duke said meaningfully, "'The Golden Trade Route' is the greatest treasure of the entire South!"

No one can imagine William's reaction when he first saw the secret report; his eyes turned red immediately!

An annual income of 100,000 is equivalent to one-sixth of the Boyle family's total annual income.

This is just the beginning of the 'Golden Business Path'!

William couldn't help but think: if he got involved, with the Boyle family's influence in the South... doubling the size of the Gold Route would be a piece of cake!

With a little effort, doubling or tripling the profits is not a problem.

I don't want to think about anything else, but if the Golden Trade Route could be expanded to three times its original size...

A trade route that can generate 300,000 gold coins in profit a year is enough to make any noble wage war for it!

“Master, this trade route should belong to the Boyle family.”

"Huh? Nonsense!"

Upon hearing such remarks from a general, William immediately rebuked him.

"This is a trade route that Earl Yog painstakingly established. What does it have to do with us?"

"Just because the Boyle family is influential in the South, does that mean all the good stuff should be ours?"

"You know what? Only a robber would have such an idea!"

All the generals were filled with awe. So this was what true nobility was like.

Just as someone was about to cheer for William, the Duke said calmly, "Besides, do you think anyone can maintain this trade route?"