In order to welcome the arrival of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce convoy, that night, Count Satsuma made a special trip to hold a grand welcome ceremony in the City Lord's Mansion of Thurwell City, inviting not only all the owners of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce convoy, but also almost all the figures in Thurwell City, including almost all the nobles and merchants in the city, and even some officers of the City Guard of Thurwell City.

Xu Yi originally didn't want Count Satsuma to hold such a welcome ceremony, thinking it was too troublesome, but he also knew very well that this was a necessary means for Count Satsuma to quickly integrate the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce into Sewell City, so naturally he couldn't refuse.

No matter how much Xu Yi didn't like to participate in the banquet and deal with this kind of scene, in order to live up to the painstaking efforts of the Count of Satsuma, and he was the well-deserved protagonist of the banquet, Xu Yi had to cheer up and have a cordial conversation with every guest at the banquet, and even needed to write down the name, identity, background and other information of each guest.

The New Flying Chamber of Commerce wants to develop in Thurwell City, even if it has the strong support of the Earl of Satsuma, the city lord, it is indispensable to work closely with the rest of the city.

After finally dealing with another batch of guests, Xu Yi had already made initial contact with all the guests at the banquet, and finally got a chance to breathe.

As soon as she raised her glass and took a sip, Lord Caroline suddenly appeared.

"President Xu, are you tired?"

Looking at Caroline's energetic appearance, Xu Yi was a little puzzled: "Aren't you tired?" Your Royal Highness, I think you are more popular than me." ”

"What's the matter, are you jealous?" said Lord Carolyn smiled and raised her glass and touched Xu Yi lightly. After taking a sip, he suddenly sighed lightly, turned his head to look at the situation in the banquet hall, and said faintly: "Although I am very popular, the vast majority of people who come to me are men, and they are only interested in my body, not in your strength like President Xu." ”

"The body is also a part of strength, I hope they can be interested in my body, at least this can make me more confident in my handsomeness, right?" Xu Yi smiled.

Lord Caroline sneered and threw a wink at Xu Yi. chuckled, "President Xu." Actually, you're already very handsome. And I'm interested in your body. ”

As she spoke, Lord Caroline approached Xu Yi and stood on tiptoe slightly, her face almost touching Xu Yi's face. Take a gentle breath. The aroma mixed with the smell of wine rushed to Xu Yi's cheeks. "I said last time I left Bonta City, President Xu, I will make my bed in Thurwell City in advance. We look forward to your visit. Now that my bed is ready, would you be interested in spending the night with me tonight?"

"Your Highness, you're drunk. Xu Yi took a half step back and turned his face slightly, avoiding looking at Lord Caroline.

The drunken Lord Caroline looked extremely coquettish, and the lethality was too great, and he didn't dare to guarantee that if he continued to be seduced like this, he would be able to persevere.

Lord Caroline grinned, but no longer imminent, but rolled his eyes, and quickly changed the subject: "President Xu, I was still thinking about the reinforced concrete city wall you talked about during the day today. I would like to ask, if our principality could produce its own steel and cement, would this cost be much saved?"

Xu Yi shook his head: "I don't build yì for you to do this, at least not for now." In addition to the reason for the strength of the reinforced concrete structure itself, the most important thing is the quality of the steel and concrete used in it. Concrete is fine, but the quality of the steel is not something that you can meet with the current technology of your Principality of Drake. If you want to solve the material problem on your own, the consequences can be very serious. ”

A wry smile crossed Lord Caroline's face: "Although I would like to say that you are lying to me from the position of a businessman, I know very well that you are not such a person, President Xu. I think...... It must be impossible for you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to directly transfer steelmaking and concrete manufacturing technology, so when will your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce be willing to go to our Duchy of Drake to directly invest and build a factory? If we produce locally in our Duchy, at least we can save a lot of cost on basic materials, right?"

"I think you should be well aware that this decision is not up to me, but to the Kingdom of Sark. Xu Yidao.

Lord Caroline frowned slightly, sipping her wine and thinking seriously.

I have to say that Lord Caroline, who usually always puts on a seductive look to Xu Yi, is indeed very attractive, but for Xu Yi, he prefers to see Lord Caroline think so seriously.

For him, what arouses his favor the most and attracts him is the kind of woman who can have her own thinking and opinions.

Steele was able to make him feel excited, and finally chose to combine with Steele, because Steele is very outstanding in this regard.

After thinking for a moment, Lord Caroline put down her glass and smiled again.

"Well, it seems that our cooperation can only be done step by step, and we can't rush it. President Xu, I now have a small request for you, can you satisfy me?" asked Lord Carolyn.

"As long as you don't invite me to spend the night with you, it's all negotiable. Xu Yidao.

Lord Caroline was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.

"President Xu, am I a pervert in your eyes? Don't worry, I won't eat you. Lord Caroline glanced at Xu Yi rather resentfully, then straightened his face and said seriously: "My request is that when your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is building a production base in Sewell City, I hope to be able to visit the whole process." ”

Xu Yi thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes, but there are some confidential things that you must avoid." ”

"Of course. With Xu Yi's consent, Lord Caroline looked extremely happy and stretched out her hand to Xu Yi: "President Xu, I wish us a happy cooperation." ”

Xu Yi also reached out and gently shook it with her.

Just feeling the softness and smoothness in her hand, Lord Caroline suddenly exerted force in her hand. Xu Yi involuntarily leaned towards her, and then Lord Caroline stood on tiptoe and kissed Xu Yi on the face with a lightning kiss.

"President Xu, I won't close the door tonight, I'm waiting for you. ”

Seeing the Lord Caroline leave with a burst of incense and laughter, Xu Yi touched his face with a wry smile, turned his head to look left and right, but found that many people around him were staring at him in surprise.

Xu Yi felt a little strange in his heart.

With the image of the courtesan displayed by the Lord of Caroline on the outside, it is said that it should never be so blatant to show her inclination to herself in such a public place.

There's no way she's really crush on herself, right?

Xu Yi shook his head and threw the whole thought out.

Head off. only to find that the Count of Satsuma was waving to him not far away. Hurriedly walked over.

"Come, Xu Yi, introduce to you. This is Maral, the leading general of our city guard in Thurwell, and you may have a lot to cooperate with in the future. Let's get to know each other first. Count Satsuma pointed to a burly figure beside him. The middle-aged man with a rough face said to Xu Yi.

Xu Yi hurriedly stretched out his hand to Maral: "Hello General Maral." In the future, our Chamber of Commerce will need you and the brothers of the city guard to take care of you in Sewell. ”

Marar laughed heartily and said, "President Xu, you are too polite. The city lord mentioned you to me a long time ago, saying that when your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce comes, our city guards must cooperate with the work of your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. So that your chamber of commerce can produce with peace of mind in our city of Thurwell. Rest assured, I can assure you that you will not be disturbed in any way in the city of Thurwell. ”

"Then thank you, General Maral, for your care. ”

"Xu Yi, if you want someone to take care of you, you have to give some benefits. Count Satsuma suddenly laughed. "If you want Maral to do your best, how can it be?"

Xu Yi was stunned, but found that Maral was also smiling, and immediately understood, and laughed: "Of course, of course, the city lord has taught the right lesson." Excuse me, General Maral, what do you and your brothers of the city guard want?"

Maral laughed and patted Xu Yi on the shoulder.

"Okay, I like people like President Xu. Brothers don't want any excessive benefits, didn't your chamber of commerce provide a set of armor and weapons for one person in the Zhenbei Army before, just give one of our brothers in the city guard a set. ”

Xu Yi blinked his eyes and asked Maral, "Dare to ask General Maral, how many brothers are there in the city guards?"

"It's not much, just over eight thousand. Maral replied nonchalantly.

"Eight thousand?" Xu Yi gasped and couldn't help but shake his head.

The price of a complete set of armor weapons provided by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to the Zhenbei Army is as high as fifty gold coins, and if there are eight thousand sets, it is a full 400,000 gold coins!

Although Xu Yi can't afford to give it away, and if you calculate the cost price, it is about 200,000 gold coins, but giving it away so much in one go, Xu Yi still can't help but feel a little painful.

"Hey, Xu Yi, what do you want? It's not for you to give it away for nothing, look at it to scare you. Count Satsuma laughed and scolded, "I just hope that you can sell us 8,000 sets of steel weapons and armor for the city guard of Sewell City at cost price." ”

Xu Yi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and waved his hand: "Since it is your request from the city lord, it is easy to say." 8,000 sets is too insincere to show my sincerity. 10,000 sets! General Maral, are you still satisfied?"

"Satisfied!Satisfied!Of course satisfied!" Maral laughed and nodded, and patted Xu Yi's shoulder hard. "President Xu, in the future, if you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce have anything that can be used by our city guards, feel free to come to me, I promise to do my best to help you!"

Looking at the back of Marar turning to leave, Xu Yi rubbed his shoulder, which was a little sore by Maral, and frowned and asked Count Satsuma: "Lord Earl, won't it be a problem to change the clothes of the city guards under his rule privately?"

Count Satsuma smiled slightly and shook his head: "Although there will be a little problem, it is not a big problem. And not just to redress the city guards, I also want to build an arsenal in Thurwell. Xu Yi, can you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce complete it?"

"Build an arsenal?" Xu Yi looked at Count Satsuma in shock. "Lord Count, do you want to rebel?" (to be continued......