No matter how much the old Earl Longli thinks about the commoners, he is not willing to be extravagant and wasteful, but in the final analysis, he is still a nobleman with status, and some things cannot be avoided.

For example...... A large private estate that every noble family must have......

"President Xu, please come in. Count Longli warmly invited Xu Yi into the gate of the manor, and called a few servants to welcome the magic locomotive in the back convoy and the staff of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to welcome him in and settle him. "The condition of this manor is not very good, please forgive President Xu. ”

Xu Yi shook his head and smiled: "Anyway, it's much more convenient than camping in the wild, isn't it?" After a pause, Xu Yi added faintly. "What's more, in this manor, there is no need to worry about any danger. ”

Count Longli paused, glanced at Xu Yi, hesitated for a while, looked left and right, and motioned for Xu Yi to come with him.

The two entered a hut on the side of the manor alone, and after the servants gave the two hot tea, Count Longli waved his hand to signal the servants to retreat, was silent for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "President Xu, was it really you who were attacked last night?"

Xu Yi smiled slightly: "Why do you say that it is true?"

"Because I've been following your convoy since yesterday, and this morning, I saw some ......," the Earl of Longley frowned. "Regrettable ......"

"Is it just a pity?" Xu Yi carefully observed the look on Earl Longli's face, trying to see from his expression what connection he had with this matter.

However, although the expression on Count Longli's face was complicated, most of them were bitter and helpless, and the rest was all concern for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce that had been attacked.

"President Xu. I understand. You may doubt me because of our previous position in Batroux City. But in this matter, please believe me, I am indeed deeply sorry and angry. Earl Longli paused, and the conversation changed. "President Xu, your loss last night...... Yan zhòng?"

"Very strict zhòng. Xu Yi's face sank, and his expression was sad. "I am deeply saddened and saddened by the loss of three loyal guards in our Chamber of Commerce in last night's attack. When we get back to Anvimar City. I will certainly report this matter to the Kingdom Council in detail, and obtain the compensation they deserve for these three guards. ”

Count Longli was stunned: "Only three guards were lost?"

Xu Yi glanced at him lightly: "Earl Longli, in my opinion, all the guards are valuable employees of our Chamber of Commerce, and we can't afford to lose any of them." ”

"Ah no, President Xu, you misunderstood, I didn't mean anything. It's just ......" Count Longli waved his hand, the expression on his face was still a little incredible. "In that case, you only lost three guards...... I have to say that the combat effectiveness of your escort team of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is really outstanding. ”

"Why, Count Longley, do you know exactly what happened last night?"

Count Longli hurriedly shook his head: "No, no." I only extrapolated from the traces of the battlefield that I observed in the morning. If I'm not mistaken, you're probably attacked by an elite cavalry ......"

"Did you deduce this?" Xu Yi looked at Count Longli. The expression on his face was not a smile.

Seeing that Xu Yi had been putting on a posture of not believing in himself, Count Longli smiled helplessly, and he didn't know how to continue for a while.

He didn't speak, but Xu Yi also looked at him and didn't open his mouth either, and the room fell silent for a while.

After the awkward atmosphere lasted for a while, Count Longli coughed dryly, put a smile on his face again, and asked Xu Yi, "President Xu, your destination this time is Thurwell City, right?"

"Yes. Xu Yi nodded.

"Last time I went to Therwell City to meet with Count Satsuma, he mentioned that he would invite you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to invest in Thurwell City, if I guess correctly, the materials transported by your convoy this time are related to these?"

"That's right. Xu Yi put down the teacup and glanced at Count Longli, thinking that he took the initiative to ask about this matter, could it be that he had some special ideas as he had speculated before?

Earl Longli pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Then President Xu, can you reveal how much money your Chamber of Commerce plans to invest in Thurwell City this time?"

Xu Yi smiled slightly and stretched out a finger: "The preliminary estimate of the investment is one million gold coins." ”

"A million gold coins?" Count Longli's eyes widened slightly, and his breathing suddenly became a little short, and it seemed that even in his capacity as the lord of a city, he was shocked by this amount. "It's just the beginning?"

"Yes. Our ultimate goal is to build a production base belonging to our Chamber of Commerce in Sewell City, and use Sewell City as the center of our Chamber of Commerce in the northeast of the kingdom, which can be used to radiate the entire northeast of the kingdom, and even complete the trade interaction between the Chamber of Commerce and several surrounding countries and regions here. One million gold coins can indeed only be regarded as an initial investment, and in the final estimate, I think the total investment should not be less than five million gold coins. Xu Yidao.

"Five million gold coins......" Count Longli sighed softly, his tone full of surprise and admiration. "President Xu, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is really wealthy, just in a city of Thurwell, you are actually willing to invest such a huge amount of money as five million gold coins. ”

Xu Yi laughed and said, "I am a businessman. Invest money, naturally, in order to make money. I am confident that if I invest five million gold coins in Thurwell City, I will definitely make far more than five million gold coins in the future. ”

"I'm sure you, President Xu, will be able to do it. Earl Longli nodded, and then asked, "But President Xu, can I ask another question?"

"Excuse me. ”

"Your Chamber of Commerce has decided to invest five million gold coins in Thurwell City, although I believe that President Xu you do have the ability to earn back much more gold coins than you invested, but where do you plan to invest these five million gold coins?

"I'm not 100% sure. Whether a city can develop rapidly, in addition to the need for capital investment, the most important thing is that the decision-makers themselves must be strong enough. Of course. Count Satsuma used to be the lord of Bonta City. I've had a lot of good experiences working with him. I believe that we can still work together very happily in the city of Thurwell this time. I think that as long as we can take care of some of the details, the rapid development of Thurwell City is completely predictable. ”

Hearing Xu Yi's answer, Count Longli fell into deep thought.

Although the expression on his face hadn't changed much, it could be seen from his changing eyes and the fingers that were unconsciously tapping on the table that his heart was constantly struggling at the moment.

After a while, until the tea in Xu Yi's cup was about to cool down. Count Longli stopped his fingers, his eyes gradually turned firm, looked at Xu Yi and smiled: "President Xu, since you have finally come to our Batlu City, can you stay here for one more day and let me entertain your rare guest?"

Xu Yi glanced at Count Longli meaningfully: "Count Longli, I'm afraid it's not too convenient for you to leave me here as a guest, right?"

Count Longli smiled slightly: "Aren't you already a guest here now, what's the inconvenience? And I do have a lot of things to ask President Xu for advice, and I hope that President Xu can stay here for a day." ”

Xu also made a thoughtful look. After thinking for a while, he nodded: "Okay." Seeing the cordial invitation of the Earl of Longli, my subordinates and I will disturb here for one more day. As for asking for advice, Count Longley, you are too polite. If there's anything you need to discuss with me, please don't hesitate to ask. ”

The smile on Count Longli's face brightened a little: "Definitely." ”

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"Smack-"

Created by Master Panda, the exquisite natural amber jade bottle that was bought by Count Will for 13,000 gold coins at the last auction of Anvimar fell heavily to the ground, instantly shattering into pieces.

Several servants around were shocked, but they didn't dare to show the slightest strange look on their faces, so they could only hang their heads deeply, and they didn't even dare to take a breath.

They all knew very well that when Count Will was furious, it was best not to be noticed by him, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable.

Lewan, the clerk of the City Lord's Mansion of Lemat City, frowned and glanced at the fragments of the jade bottle on the ground, waved his hand, and several servants immediately walked out as if they had been pardoned.

Seeing that the last servant who went out was very obedient and closed the door, Lewandowski waited for a while before he spoke to Count Will: "Lord Earl, you should make a decision. ”

"Decision, I'll make a decision!" said Earl Will, whispering angrily. "Raiding the convoy of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce at night on my territory? Actually attracted the bunnies from the Sark Kingdom! This is completely fucking trying to kill me! Michelle of the dog, this must have been done by the old fox! I'm not done with him!"

Lewandowski frowned deeply, thought for a while, and sighed: "Lord of the city, if this matter is really done by Count Michel, then I don't think we will be able to get any evidence." And ......," Levan smiled bitterly and continued, "I suspect that he may have done this at the behest of His Royal Highness the Prince. ”

"His Royal Highness's instructions?" Count Will was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment, and a chill shot out of his eyes. "Why does His Royal Highness want to harm me, and what good is it for him?"

"No, His Royal Highness the Prince may have just instructed the New Flying Chamber of Commerce to get rid of it, and Count Michel's choice to do so in Lemart City is only his own decision. Lewandowski analyzed. "Count Michel has been fighting with you, Lord of the City, for the dominance of the Northeast Province, and if he can bring you down through this matter, then his goal will be achieved. Even if he can't bring you down directly, as long as the kingdom council is wary of you because of this incident, it can still make him achieve his goal. ”

"He's beautiful!" Count Will snorted coldly, walked around the room in contemplation, and beckoned to Lewandowski.

Lewandowski immediately leaned over.

Earl Will pressed to his ear and whispered, "Listen, you go ...... this time"

After listening to Count Will's instructions, Lewandowski looked at him in surprise.

If he really did what Earl Will told him, wouldn't it mean a complete break between Lemart City and Durekton City?

But seeing Count Will's gloomy face and the fierce light in his eyes, Levan didn't dare to say anything.

He knew very well that Count Will in this state was the most dangerous. (To be continued......)