Chapter 0009: Evil Alchemist
What the?
Already ready to sign an agreement?
Damn it!
If Viscount Dassault knew that I had not been able to negotiate the iron mines, but had been bought by the merchants of Bihaiwan, I would have been killed. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Carmen, rush in." Baron Hill was already anxious to keep up with the ants on the hot pan.
The knight Carmen didn't say a word, and rushed over directly with the guards, and a mere soldier was not a problem at all.
"Hey, this knight, our master is meeting Young Master Van Pei to talk about things, and if you rush in so rudely, we will regard it as a provocation." The mercenaries in the Philigot caravan drew their swords and blocked the doorway, and the mercenaries licking the blood on the tips of their knives smiled at the group of free folk guards around Carmen.
Although there are many people on the other side, the mercenaries are all outlaws, as hideous as wolves looking at a flock of sheep.
Damn it!!
Baron Hill is simply crazy, he knows how powerful Viscount Dassault is.
But the goddess of hope did not seem to abandon him, and when Baron Hill did not know what to do, a young man in a snow-white mink coat walked out of the town hall, followed by the head of the Knights of the Black Tower, and to the left of the young man was Philigot of Biwan, and the two were talking and laughing.
There is no doubt that the young man in front of him is the third son from the royal capital Shaw Bird's family, Van PĆ© Shaw Bird.
"Young Master Van Pei, don't sell the iron mine to this merchant, I'm willing to pay a higher price to buy it." Baron Hill was stopped at the door and shouted with complete disregard for his image.
At such a shout, the young man seemed to have only noticed Baron Hill at the door, and then frowned.
"Young Master Van Pei, I am Baron Hill from Vickendun Town, and I am willing to pay 100,000 golden bears to buy your iron mine." Baron Hill, who originally only planned to give out 80,000 golden bears, raised the price by 20,000 at this time, and his heart was like a drop of blood.
"Baron Hill, your generosity has indeed surprised me. But alas, this Philigot from Biwan is willing to pay 150,000 golden bears for my iron ore. ā
Van Pei bit Dafang and 150,000 golden bears very hard, which embarrassed Baron Hill, who had just shouted for a higher price, but only paid 100,000 golden bears.
150,000 Golden Bears?
How dare he produce so many golden bears?
Could it be that the business alliance is in dire need of more iron ore this year, and the purchase price is higher?
Oh my God, according to the price of ore that has risen wildly every year, if the iron mine is not taken down, Viscount Dassault knows about it, and he will not be able to skin me alive.
Do whatever it takes!
Baron Hill remembered Viscount Dassault's words, which made Baron Hill feel that there was new news from the negotiations between the royal capital, and the iron ore was going to rise wildly this year.
"Young Master Van Pei, 160,000, I am willing to give 160,000 golden bears." Baron Hill almost gritted his teeth and shouted, although 160,000 was far beyond the budget, he could still make it up with his own money.
Philigot looked at the hateful Baron Hill and touched his upturned beard: "Master Van Pei, I am willing to increase the price to 170,000 golden bears." This iron mine is very much needed by my caravan, and I am very sincere to buy your mine. ā
170,000!!
Crazy, is this guy crazy?
This is a 170,000 golden bear, not 170,000 silver langs.
Baron Hill had been in business in the town of Wickdun for ten generations, and although he had amassed a lot of wealth, he had even made a windfall by buying a small iron mine in the early years, so that the nearby towns were far less financially powerful than him.
But even so, the 170,000 golden bear still made Baron Hill tremble.
"Young Master Van Pei, it seems that this iron mine belongs to me. Although because of a little accident, it cost a little more. Philigot saluted, and seemed pleased with the negotiation.
"Then I wish us a happy cooperation. However, Lord Frerigot, I am curious, 170,000 golden bears are not a small amount of money, far more than the current price of iron mines in the kingdom, can you still make money like this? "Van Pei looks very considerate.
"Thank you for Young Master Fanpei's concern, next year the business alliance needs twice as much iron ore this year, and there may be more demand the year after tomorrow, so don't worry."
Philgiott was telling the truth.
With the dawn of the Age of Discovery, the demand for weapons grew, as the principalities of the merchant alliance plundered colonies everywhere. It's just that they now have cheaper ore overseas, and they don't need the high-priced ore of the Grizzly Kingdom.
But to the ears of Baron Hill, it was completely different.
What does it mean to double the demand for ore next year and continue to increase the year after? Meaning endless wealth. An iron mine is a huge mountain of gold and silver, no wonder Philipp would be so willing to pay for it.
Plus or no markup?
Of course, if you don't grit your teeth and buy it at this time, you will be a fool!
His grandfather gritted his teeth and bought a small mine, which made the family rich ever since.
"Young Master Van Pei, I am willing to pay 200,000 golden bears to buy this iron mine." Baron Hill finally made a decision.
Two hundred thousand!
Philippe and Van Pei looked at each other, and both saw in each other's eyes the price of a pleasant cooperation.
"Two hundred thousand, all right. Baron Hill, I have to admire your courage, but Philgiott provided me with fifty thousand pounds of grain in addition to the golden bear. "You know, Sunset is the most scarce food right now. ā
"50,000 catties of grain!"
Baron Hill felt a little dizzy, what is this business alliance for, why did it suddenly ask for so many ores?
"Sixty thousand, I can provide six...... Yes, I will be able to provide 60,000 catties of grain, and I will arrange for someone to transport it at once, far faster than Philigot will transport it from Biwan. Baron Hill remembered his grandfather's wise decision and decided to grit his teeth.
"Thank you Baron Hill for your generosity. It's just that Philigot is going to help give me all these mercenaries. They are brave and skilled in battle, and they are able to keep Sunset safe. Van Pei looked at the mercenaries with satisfaction.
Oh, my God!
Philigot is crazy, you must be crazy.
But it had come to this point, and Baron Hill could not back down.
"Master Van Pei, this is my knight Carmen. From now on, he and these guards soldiers will be yours young master. These mercenaries are not good at all, and accidents can occur at any time. The Knight of Carmen, on the other hand, is an upright knight with the qualities of being loyal to his lord, and these guards are also free people, and they will do their best to protect your sunset town. ā
Baron Hill sold the Carmen knight who was loyal to him as soon as he opened his mouth, and for fear that Van Pei would not be willing, he sold very hard.
Anyway, if you take this iron mine, you will make a lot of money, and you may have more money than Viscount Dassault in the future, and these losses are nothing now.
Carmen was just escorting Baron Hill over today, and waiting to go back in the evening to eat dinner cooked by his wife, who was going to cook her favorite pure cod, why was it sold to Sunset Town in a blink of an eye?
Carmen was about to speak, but before she could open her mouth, Baron Hill glared back.
"Well, well, Baron Hill, I can see your sincerity." Just when Baron Hill finally breathed a sigh of relief, Van Pei looked at Baron Hill with a smile, "I still have one last condition, if you can do it, I will decide to sell the mine to you." ā
"What, on what terms?" Baron Hill was a little uneasy.
"I want all of Baron Zorn's family and their guards and serfs who are imprisoned in the Fury Wind Fortress." Van Pei uttered a condition that made Baron Hill's heart tremble.
"No, it's impossible." Baron Hill's head shook like a rattle, "Baron Zorne's daughter is an evil alchemist, and she declares every day that the ground beneath our feet is spherical. Damn, if it weren't for Viscount Dassault and Baron Zorn colluding with the Shedi people to execute them early, it would have attracted the church. ā
Van Pei frowned.
Alchemists in this world are defined by the Church as evil beings, which is easy to understand.
Copernicus of the European Renaissance put forward heliocentrism, which vetoed the authority of the Church, and the Roman Catholic Church suppressed him because he violated the Bible. And the scientist Bruno, who defended the Copernican doctrine, was even condemned as a heretic by the Inquisition of the Holy See and burned alive in Campo de' Fiori in Rome.
Obviously, in this world, the Church is also consolidating its position by constantly suppressing pioneering alchemists.
"Young Master Van Pei, if Baron Hill is unwilling, I am willing to add 210,000 gold bears and 70,000 catties of grain, your iron ore might as well sell it to me, this is a good deal for you and me." Philigot spoke appropriately.
"It seems that this is the only way to go." Van Pei looked at Baron Hill with pity.
Damn it!
Baron Hill is going crazy, isn't this Philigot taking money for money?
How far is this damn ore going to go up!!
"Wait a minute, Young Master Van Pei, it's not like there's no hope at all." Baron Hill decided to let it go completely, "You also know in the royal capital that many nobles have the habit of keeping alchemists in captivity. So with a little bit of operation, maybe Viscount Dassault will agree. ā