"A caravan from the East?"

"Yes, they claim that their fleet is huge, with at least ten large ships full of goods, which are full of treasures, specialties from the eastern continent."

Gakison, a goblin guard captain, broke into the mayor's office and reported the latest information to Gakison's chief. Business opportunities come with challenges, high risk but high rewards. There is no precedent for goblins to trade with humans on a large scale. They are wary of all outsiders, but greed tends to make the dwarfs unwilling to give up the fat they get.

Yes, Dalin's fleet is an objective asset for them. Specialties from the East...... Commodity price differentials, trade profits. Caravans, large-scale cargo...... All of this attracts the goblins' wealth-obsessed brains.

"Baby? Specialty? What kind of goods do they have? And I have to make a hypothesis, why do humans come across the ocean to trade with us? Is it just for trade and wealth? ”

The goblin leader of Garkison asked. Although he was also interested in the upcoming trade, it was always safe to keep a backhand. Especially when your trading partner is human. Cunning and camouflage are human characteristics......

"Yes, an eastern specialty. For example, dwarven spirits, rose essences, steel pistols, oil, and some very strong shields and armor. These things are very scarce for the races on this continent. Especially the spirits and the steel helmets, I think the tribe will love them. ”

The goblin guard spoke, his eyes already showing excitement and impatience. His eyes seemed to glow, and they were full of gold, silver, and jewels. If this big deal is negotiated, he will undoubtedly get a lot of profits and rewards as a middleman and a hero. So, what is the captain of the Garkison Guard, it's not a job he wants to continue to do at all. He will become the overlord of one side, control the mine, open an investment company, become the small boss of the rich side, and raise ten more goblin girls by his side, which is the dream of every goblin civilian. It's just a dream though......

"It's a good business, so what do they want? Gold? Or is it a female animal? ”

The leader of Gakison, Kozmoz, asked rhetorically, as restrained as he could. Although his mind was also filled with images of gold all over the ground.

"They want water, fresh water, lots of bread and fruit, and ...... There are also interests. ”

The captain of the goblin guard earnestly reported back. I'm afraid of missing any link. This is a big deal that is about to change his life.

"What kind of benefits?"

Kozmoz asked.

"Gold, gold coins, and our specialties here, like flying snake scales, pyrite."

The captain of the guard returns.

……

Look back two days ago, before the expedition went deep into the Tanaris desert.

"If we find goblins, how should we deal with them? In what name do you negotiate with them? Trade? Tell me what you think, Ares, with what you know about goblins. ”

Standing on the edge of the vast desert, Dahlin anxiously asked Ares, this prospective son-in-law, who had now become one of Dalin's most trusted allies. Although Dahlin is also a veteran in maritime trade, he has dealt with humans and elves most of the time, and has very little interaction with the goblin race. Each race has its own unique characteristics, and before establishing diplomacy, Daelin would prefer to hear from Ares' advice. After all, everything that happened before was fulfilled by Ares.

"Goblins, well, first of all, they are very snobbish, and they value money and wealth even more than they value life. This is a race that values money as its life. They traded all over Azeroth, amassed a wealth of money, and built a network of trade routes through their inventive prowess. However, goblins who value money as their fate are not brainless money-seekers, and because of their wealth, there are many enemies who peep into their assets. Over the years, in fact, the goblins have maintained a strong guard against every alien race. They welcome any merchants, trade caravans from afar. But at the same time, they are wary of every trader. ”

In front of Dalin, Ares gushed endlessly. Dai Lin nodded from time to time, indicating that he was listening and agreeing.

"So if we find a goblin and meet for the first time, we must maintain peaceful etiquette. At the same time, explain our intentions here. The intention, of course, is simple – it is trade. I reckon the goblins will welcome it, but at the same time, we can't be too rough. The nature of a merchant must be maintained, not an army. ”

Ares continued.

"You mean to disguise the entire fleet as a caravan? Dispel the goblins? ”

Dahlin asked.

"Yes. But that's not enough. We now need plenty of food and water to fill our fleet to keep our food stock. But when negotiating with goblins, we must not make this need too obvious, or we must start from the perspective of a businessman. Merchants, who ventured across the sea, did not come just to taste the local food and fresh water. That way, the goblins will suspect our motives and intentions. ”

"Makes sense."

Dalin responded.

"So, while we are asking for the exchange of food and water, we must mention the transaction of other resources. Preferably some lucrative resources, like those that Stormwind, Kurtilas don't have, and that they have. Once this kind of resource arrives in Stormwind City or Danmoro, it can be said to be a huge profit. That way, we are here to make it clear what we are here for, and it sounds so justified. The fleet had come from afar, and after a long journey, it was in dire need of fresh water and food, and it was necessary to carry back as much lucrative cargo as possible. It sounds so plausible. ”

Ares said with a glimpse.

"Having said all this, it is to dispel the mentality of goblins to be wary of us."

Dai Lin continued thoughtfully. He summed up Ares' words.

"Yes. If all goes well, we'll have a good relationship with the goblins, plenty of food and fresh water, and then it's not too late to head north to find out about Varian. ”

After Ares finished speaking, looking at Dalin's expression, the prospective father-in-law seemed to trust his attitude more and more. Taking advantage of this trust, Ares went on to talk about what he had been worried about-

"And the issue of the orcs, Admiral, my opinion is that we must revisit this tribe. Their strength is not so weak, and I don't think we are well prepared. Moreover, at this time, whether it is necessary to go to war with the Horde or not needs to be re-examined. After all, the threat of the Scourge Legion is even more severe. ”

After Ares finished speaking, seeing Dalin's expression immediately became bad, he was a little hesitant, after all, along the way, Ares proved his ability with his own words and actions. But why would such a bright paladin protect the orcs? Or does he not seem to support his war with the orcs?