Xu was also a little disappointed.

When he learned from Ambassador Hakanin that the Candela Imperial Military Department would send someone to the Duchy of Statine to inspect the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, Xu Yi was very happy, thinking that his previous efforts had finally paid off, and the Candela Empire had finally begun to notice the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

Moreover, Lord Russell, who came with Ambassador Hakanin this time, is the deputy chief of staff of the Naval Staff of the Candela Imperial Military Department, whether it is identity, status or official position, it is very suitable for Xu Yi's previous budget, which makes Xu Yi think that sending this person appropriately represents the attitude of the Candela Empire.

It's not too high-spec, but it's not trivial.

Originally, Xu Yi thought that with this contact with Russell, he could make the Candela Empire officials pay more attention to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and at the same time pay more attention to it, so as to open the window of cooperation between the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Candela Empire, so that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce could smoothly enter the huge market of the Candela Empire.

However, after close contact with Russell, Xu Yi found that he was really thinking too simply.

Although Lord Russell is classified as a high-ranking member of the Candela Imperial Military Department and Navy, this time he did not carry any official will of the Candela Empire, and even the Candela Imperial Military Department and even the Imperial Navy could not be represented, and he came completely by virtue of his personal capacity.

According to Russell himself, the reason why he came to the Duchy of Stantin to inspect the New Flying Chamber of Commerce this time was simply to see the New Flying Chamber of Commerce to escort the fleet, and did not contain any other purpose.

Of course, Xu Yi was disappointed with this result, but after thinking about it, he felt that this was the most normal thing.

The Candela Empire is one of the two major empires on the continent of Sainz. Even small countries like the Lampari Kingdom and the Ruerson Kingdom are just not worth mentioning in their eyes. Not to mention the small chamber of commerce in the Duchy of Stantin.

The New Flying Chamber was able to arouse Russell's personal curiosity and interest. It's also entirely because of some peculiarities that the New Flying Chamber of Commerce Escort Fleet showed in the last conflict with the Third Fleet of the Candela Imperial Navy.

If it weren't for the suspicion of the matter itself, I'm afraid that even Russell wouldn't have the idea of finding out, then this matter would be pressed within the Candela Imperial Military Department as if it hadn't happened.

Xu also knew very well that even if the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce had a huge influence in these nearby countries, it would definitely not be taken seriously by the Candela Empire, so it would not be shaken by Russell's attitude.

But the matter of Tong Guò also reflects a problem.

The Candela Imperial War Department took this matter so seriously. It can be seen that they have lost their vigilance.

Otherwise, the escort fleet of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce deliberately showed such a peculiarity under Xu Yi's instructions, and the Candela Imperial Military Department should pay attention to it no matter what.

And now the fact is that if it weren't for Russell's personal curiosity about this matter, the things that the New Flying Chamber of Commerce did to escort the fleet would be completely equivalent to flattering the blind man.

After figuring out these questions, the disappointment in Xu Yi's heart subsided slightly, and he continued to follow the previous plan and warmly entertained Russell and his party.

Russell was interested in the escort fleet of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, and Xu Yi showed him the escort fleet generously.

When Russell and two of his assistants saw with their own eyes a huge magical steamer made of steel all over its body. The look of shock on his face was definitely not faked.

However, no matter how surprised they were at what they saw, they ended their three-day expedition. Until he finally left the Duchy of Statein, Russell remained silent and did not give any definite response.

However, Xu can also be sure that through the assessment of Guò in the past few days, he will have some thoughts in his heart.

In contrast to Russell and his two assistants, who came and went, leaving nothing behind and taking nothing with them, Ambassador Hakanin came to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce again, and he was satisfied with the same harvest as before.

According to the private agreement reached between Xu Yi and him in private, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce once again sold him all kinds of household magic machinery worth a total of 300,000 gold coins at a price ten percent lower than the market price.

According to Xu Yi's understanding, these household magic machines are currently in Wimbledon, the capital of the Candela Empire, but they are being sold at nearly twice the price here, and they are in short supply.

Even if Ambassador Hakanin was responsible for the freight on the way back to Wimbledon from the Duchy of Stantin, as long as he transported these household magic machines to Wimbledon and sold them, he could earn a huge profit of at least 150,000 gold coins.

Since I met Xu Yi at the beginning of last year, it has only been a year now, and Ambassador Hakanin has gained more than 400,000 gold coins because of several cooperation with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

And before that, no matter how much he relied on his identity to be insatiable in the Candela Empire and the Ruerson Kingdom, the most he could get a year was only a few tens of thousands of gold coins.

Cooperating with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can obtain nearly ten times more benefits than before, and it is no wonder that he will very happily abandon the disagreement with Xu Yi when he first met, regard Xu Yi as his best partner, and even obey Xu Yi's words.

He believed that Xu Yi's construction of him would definitely bring him huge benefits.

However, this time, before leaving, Xu Yi talked to him in private about the things he mentioned, but his eyes still widened in surprise.

"Let my own empire invest in the construction of roads?" said Ambassador Hakanin glaring at Xu Yi with an incredulous expression. "I said, President Xu, are you kidding?"

"No, I don't mean to joke at all. Xu Yi shook his head.

"Not kidding? no, no...... I still think you're kidding. You should know how much it costs to build a road, I don't have that much money. Besides, it's not good for me. Hakan shook his head with great force.

Xu Yi smiled and waved his hand: "You misunderstood, I didn't let you pay for the construction of this road yourself, the funds needed for this road will all be borne by our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce." ”

"Huh?" said Ambassador Hakanin looked at Xu Yi in confusion. "President Xu, why are you doing this? Is it any good for you that your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will pay for the construction of a road in our Candela Empire?"

"Of course there are benefits, but I can't see it for the time being. Xu Yi said with a smile. "But for you, Ambassador Hakanin, there are obvious benefits. ”

Ambassador Hakanin wondered even more: "What's in it for me?"

"Look at the map. Xu Yi turned around and walked to the map hanging on the wall, and stretched out his finger to draw a line on the map from the Duchy of Stantin to the Candela Empire. "Ambassador Hakanin, I would like to ask you a question, how much will it cost to transport the household magic machinery you ordered from here to Wimbledon?"

"I can't say for sure. Ambassador Hakanin shook his head slightly. "However, if you calculate the transportation capacity of a large freight magic locomotive, it will cost you thirty gold coins to run a trip. ”

"Thirty gold coins, are you? Have you calculated what these thirty gold coins are mainly spent on?" Xu Yi asked again.

Ambassador Hakanin frowned, thought for a moment, looked at the map that Xu Yi pointed with his finger, and smiled bitterly: "President Xu, I understand what you mean. At least half of the transportation cost of these thirty gold coins was spent on the journey between Wimbledon and the city of Wimbledon after entering the territory of our Candela Empire. ”

Xu Yi nodded, thinking that this Ambassador Hakanin was not so stupid as useless.

"From here to the junction of the Duchy of Norton and the Candela Empire, the total journey is probably close to fifteen hundred kilometers, but from the junction to Wimbledon, the total journey is less than five hundred kilometers. There is such a difference in mileage, but the cost of shipping is almost the same. Ambassador Hakanin, you must be very aware of why this discrepancy, right?"

Ambassador Hakanin smiled wryly and nodded: "Of course I know. For no other reason, it's because the roads in the Candela Empire are too poor. Those bullshit dirt roads are usually so-so, but when it rains, it's simply impossible to walk. Five hundred kilometers can be run in half a day on this side of the road, but in the Empire, it takes at least two full days. ”

Looking at Ambassador Hakanin's resentful appearance, Xu Yi smiled slightly, thinking that you just understand.

"So the road I'm planning to connect from this junction to Wimbledon. If the road is built successfully, it will save a lot of time and freight if goods can be transported from here to Wimbledon in the future. Ambassador Hakanin, do you think this is not good for you?"

Ambassador Hakanin's gaze swept back and forth several times in the territory of the Candela Empire that Xu Yi was referring to, and nodded slowly.

"If there is such a road, it is indeed too convenient. But President Xu, if this road is completed, I'm afraid the whole journey will be close to 500 kilometers, and your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will have to invest at least one million gold coins, right?"

"Money is not an issue. Xu Yi smiled and shook his head. "The main question is how to make this road a success. Ambassador Hakanin, due to the many restrictions of our Chamber of Commerce in the Candela Empire, we cannot come forward to build this road, so whether this road can be built successfully or not must be done by you. If you want, you only need to get a permit to build a road, and you don't need to worry about anything else, whether it's money, personnel, or preparation. What do you think?"

Ambassador Hakanin hesitated: "But if I suddenly come forward and say that I want to build such a road, it will definitely make many people suspicious......

Xu Yi smiled and stretched out a finger to Ambassador Hakanin: "If it happens, I will personally sponsor you with 100,000 gold coins, which can be regarded as a thank you for your selfless help." ”

"One hundred thousand gold coins?" Ambassador Hakanin swallowed hard and spat, then nodded vigorously. "Okay, deal!" (to be continued......)