Chapter 148: I Want Something More

At least for two or three months after the armistice was signed between the two empires, the New Flying Chamber of Commerce did nothing at first glance.

Although with the end of the war, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has been actively rebuilding the major institutions of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce that have been closed or even severely damaged due to the impact of the war, but in the eyes of the vast majority of people, these things are just trivial things, and they are not very important at all.

No one would have believed that the New Flying Chamber would take such a big risk to go to war with the two empires, and then after winning the victory, it would simply restore everything to the way it was.

However, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce really didn't do anything, and it was still recovering bit by bit according to the plan it had made.

However, it is also easy to see that these strongholds restored and rebuilt by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are obviously much more important than before.

Not to mention that in many small countries, even in huge empires like the Candela Empire and the Maro Empire, any institution of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will receive all kinds of care and preferential treatment from the local authorities, and even in many cases, they will be treated better than the chambers of commerce of the two empires.

Of course, this is the benefit that the New Flying Chamber of Commerce has gained through this war, but in the eyes of many people, it is still far from enough.

You see, both the Kingdom of Lampari and the Duchy of Draco have acquired large areas of valuable territory and have stabilized the situation.

Although the Ruerson Kingdom did not acquire a large area of territory, it also took the territory that originally belonged to the Duchy of Norton into its arms, and also received a huge amount of war reparations from the Candela Empire, even more than 200 million gold coins, and other immeasurable benefits.

Although the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce, theoretically there should be no territorial thirst. But the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed protagonist in this war. Whether it's the Kingdom of Lampari, the Duchy of Draco, or the Kingdom of Ruerson. The main reason why they were able to defeat the two empires was because of the support of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

Since this is the case, then the new flying chamber should get the maximum benefit.

Therefore, many people are very puzzled that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has not done anything for such a long time, because this is completely unreasonable.

"Is it really hard to understand?" Xu Yi shrugged his shoulders and showed a relaxed smile. "For our chamber of commerce, it is in the best interest to get everything back to normal. You see, because of this war. Our chamber of commerce has invested a total of nearly 300 million yuan. And that's not even counting the huge profits we have lost in the last two years due to the severe impact of the war on trade, which is at least more than 200 million gold coins. So it's in our best interest to be able to restore everything to a state of order. ”

Sevini frowned slightly, stared at Xu Yi for a while, sighed lightly, and shook his head.

"I believe that's what you really think. But Xu Yi, I'm afraid this is not the will of all of you Chamber of Commerce. So you say that your Chamber of Commerce really doesn't plan to get any benefit from it, but I won't believe even a finger. ”

"If you don't believe it, don't believe it, do you still expect me to explain them one by one?" Xu Yi smiled. It was decided to put this issue aside. "When it comes to profiteering, on the face of it. Most people will think that your Lampari Kingdom is the one that has made the most profits. So how do you feel about being Her Majesty the Queen of the Lampari Kingdom?"

Sevini smiled wryly: "Okay, don't be sarcastic about me." It's not like you don't know how busy I've been lately? To be able to meet you today is already the time I have taken out with all my might. ”

"So I'm bothering you?" Xu Yi laughed and made a gesture to turn around to leave, but was grabbed by Sevigny in a few steps.

"No kidding. Sevini reprimanded. "You should know very well what I came to you to discuss. ”

Looking at the unconcealable tiredness in Sevigny's expression, Xu Yi sighed, nodded and said, "Okay, no kidding." Seviny, you're wondering how to digest the vast territories you've gained from the Sack and Frankish kingdoms, right?"

"How to digest the large number of people in these territories, to be precise. Sevigny's brows furrowed deeply. "While it's a good thing to have a lot of territory, and even to make countless people in the country call me the greatest King of all time, but none of these guys know how difficult it is to make the people of these territories truly become the people of our Lampari Kingdom. ”

"I don't think it's that hard. Xu Yi smiled lightly. "To be honest, I have conducted field research in countless countries on the continent of Sainz, and I have found a characteristic that all countries have, that is, the people of any country actually have no sense of belonging and so-called loyalty to that country. ”

Sevini blinked and stared at Xu Yi for a while, looking strange.

"Isn't that something to be taken for granted? You don't just find out now, do you?"

Xu Yi suddenly looked stunned.

He thought that this was an extremely sharp and profound conclusion that he had finally come to after observing for so many years, but he didn't expect Sevigny to actually jump out of the sentence "take it for granted".

"Hey, as a king, do you take it for granted that your people are not loyal to you?"

"Of course. The people will only owe allegiance to their noble territories, and to the country...... It doesn't make any sense to pledge allegiance, so why do that?"

Only then did Xu Yi realize that Sevini had confused what he called "loyalty" with the popular "oath of allegiance to the territory" that was popular on the continent of Sainz.

But seriously, Sevigny is not bad.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this cultural tradition on the continent of Sainz that the people of this continent have little loyalty to the country.

When Xu also studied the history of the Sainz continent, he found that the Sainz continent has undergone countless national historical changes under the rule of human beings for the past 3,000 years, which has led to countless wars, but there has never been a war dominated by ordinary civilians.

Strictly speaking, the countries on the continent of Sainz rise and fall alternately. It's like it's completely unrelated to ordinary civilians. It's a game between aristocrats.

It's always been like that. How can civilians have any sense of belonging and loyalty to the country?

However, this also has the advantage of being that when one country occupies the territory of another country, it does not have to take much effort to change their minds and make them identify with the new country.

"So it's not a very simple thing. As long as you let the new people live and work in peace, and everyone has something to eat, a house to live in, and clothes to wear, I don't think any of these people will cause you trouble. Xu Yi said with an indifferent face.

"It's quite simple. Sevini glared at Xu Yi. "Don't say anything else. It's hard to just feed everyone, okay?"

"Is this difficult?" Xu also wondered. "Take your previous experience in promoting the farmland magic mechanical farming model, and you can just promote it. These things were also very popular in the Kingdom of Sark and the Kingdom of the Franks before, and there is no reason why they will not work after the rule of your Lampari Kingdom. ”

"Herein lies the problem. Sevigny shook his head. "In the past, it was just you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce who sold farmland magic machinery to the Kingdom of Sark and the Kingdom of Franks, and they could only get what you sold to them. Even if the farmland magic machinery you sold them is a little lower than the level of our Lampari Kingdom, the model is older, and the function is a little worse, it is no problem, they have no complaints. Even if there is, it's for your new flying chamber of commerce. ”

"And now they have also become the children of the Lampari Kingdom, so they ask for the same treatment as the other people of your Lampari Kingdom, and ask for the same type of farmland magic machinery?" Xu Yi asked.

"That's just one point. In addition to the farmland magic machinery. The people of the new territory also demanded a supply of fertilizer, preferential treatment for household magic machinery, and equal follow-up maintenance...... "Sevigny spread his hands. "I'd love to say yes to these things, but I don't count. But they won't believe me if I say it's not counted. ”

Looking at the helpless look on Sevigny's face, Xu Yi couldn't help laughing.

"So you want to get these things from me now that will give you the final say?"

"Yes. Severny nodded generously in acknowledgement.

Having known Xu Yi for so long, she knows very well the way she should take when talking to Xu Yi.

In many cases, a little more direct will also be preferred.

"Hmm...... So what exactly do you want?" Xu Yi asked again.

Sevini turned around and took out a document from the table that had obviously been prepared a long time ago and handed it to Xu Yi.

"It's all over here. ”

Xu Yi took the document, glanced at it casually, and opened his mouth in surprise.

"Oh, Sevigny, you have a lot of appetite, and you want to take so many things from me in one go? You should know that these technologies have never been transferred by our Chamber of Commerce. ”

"It has never been transferred, and it does not mean that it will not be transferred in the future. Sevigny said. "Xu Yi, your ideal is to spread the magic industry industry throughout the Sainz continent, so these magic machine tools will not be exclusive to you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce forever. Otherwise, the other countries and chambers of commerce on the continent will always be able to manufacture some of the simplest household magic machines, which is not called the development of the magic industry at all. So, sooner or later, you'll have to transfer all the technology except for the manufacture of magic machines at home. ”

"You have a point. Xu Yi chuckled and nodded. "But why do you think that your Lampari Kingdom will be the first to be transferred by me?"

"Would you believe it if it was based on my good personal relationship with you?" asked Sevigny with a smile.

Xu Yi smiled and shook his head: "You are not such an unintelligent person. ”

"So I rely on the already relatively complete foundation of the magic industry in our Lampari Kingdom, and the relevant experience in manufacturing magic machinery that is far deeper than that of other countries, as well as the good cooperation with your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce over the years. How? Is that enough?"

Xu Yi glanced at the document in his hand, then looked at Sevigny's sincere and serious eyes, and smiled slightly.

"It seems that it is time to open a new page in the history of the magical industry on the continent of Sainz. (To be continued......)