Chapter 99: Negotiations with the Military Department
Sevigny had a smile on her face, and with the seriousness in her eyes, it was impossible to tell whether she was joking or not.
Xu Yi hurriedly smiled and said, "Your Royal Highness, you are really joking. I'm a loyal, law-abiding citizen, how could I think of rebelling? Besides, our Chamber of Commerce has only recruited less than 300 magicians this time, so how can I have the ability to rebel?"
"Three hundred magicians, aren't you too little?" Sevigny glared at Xu Yi slightly. "You must know that even in the kingdom's army, the total number of mages in a legion is only five hundred. And don't forget, there's a great magician in your New Flying Chamber of Commerce!"
"Your Royal Highness, you can't wronged me like this. Xu Yi hurriedly shouted. "Our Chamber of Commerce recruits so many magicians purely because of work needs, but it has nothing to do with rebellion. Even Grand Magician Camilla is only in charge of researching magic machinery in the Chamber of Commerce, do you think I dare to command his old man to rebel?"
"Of course you wouldn't dare. Sevini shook his head, and then sighed, "But some people think you dare." Do you know that because of this matter, someone has already said in front of my father that your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has not only recruited so many magicians, but also recruited so many foreign clans, and it must have bad intentions. I hope that my father will be more vigilant against the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and even directly supervise it. β
Xu Yi was stunned for a moment, and his brows furrowed: "This person is too daring to slander, right? Our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is just doing business honestly, and recruiting those foreigners is just looking at the special abilities of the foreigners, how can they have bad intentions? I don't think His Majesty the King will believe this kind of nonsense, right?"
Of course, the father would not listen to these words. It's just that this represents a meaning, and that is with the rise of the fame of your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Someone has noticed you and wants to do something about you. I hope you will be able to be more vigilant in the future. Don't leave too much of a handle on others. For example...... This time, your factory has recruited another 300 elves, but you have not submitted their labor certification applications to the Kingdom Council. Speaking of which, it can be regarded as a proof that you have bad intentions. β
Xu Yi patted his head and said with a smile: "I was so busy during this time that I forgot about it for a while." That's good, I'll count the list in the next two days, and then go to apply for a labor certificate for them, and promise not to let Your Royal Highness worry about us anymore." β
"It's strange not to worry about it. Sevini sighed softly, shook his head, and took out a copy of Wen Ji from his small bag and gave it to Xu Yi. "I've already submitted your application for you, you just need to fill out the list. I'll just add their names. β
Xu Yi took the application and took a look at it, and found that all the procedures were actually very complete, and there was only a list left.
Xu Yi couldn't help but sigh: "Your Royal Highness, you really take care of me, I really don't know how to express my gratitude to you." β
"You don't need to express yourself, you just need to do what you and the New Flying Chamber of Commerce are doing well in Bangta City. Severny laughed. "I heard that Grand Magician Camilla joined your New Flying Chamber of Commerce because he found that what you New Flying Chamber of Commerce was doing could improve the lives of ordinary people in Bunta City. This is the same for me, and as long as you and the New Flyer can continue to do so, I will always support you. β
Xu Yi shrugged his shoulders: "Since everyone can see that what I and our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are doing is beneficial to everyone. Why would anyone maliciously slander us?"
"Because this benefit has nothing to do with them, and because their position is different from yours. β
Sevini replied vaguely, did not continue to explain, and beckoned to Xu Yi. took Xu Yi to another hidden room in the City Lord's Mansion where the two met.
There were two people sitting in the room, and when they saw Sevigny enter the door, they immediately stood up. They all saluted Severny.
Xu Yi's gaze swept over the two of them, and found that the thinner of the two revealed a fierce spirit between his gestures. Stand in place, straight, and don't squint. At a glance, you can recognize that he should be from the military.
On the other hand, another middle-aged man of moderate stature had a friendly smile on his face, and he looked very kind, just like an ordinary businessman.
"Let me introduce you, this is Xu Yi, the president of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Sevini pointed to Xu Yi and introduced the two of them first.
"President Xu, I've heard your name for a long time, and it's a great honor for me to finally meet you today. The middle-aged man who looked like a businessman immediately stretched out his hands and held Xu Yi's right hand tightly, looking close. "Let me introduce myself, I am Major McConley of the Logistics Department of the Kingdom Military Department, and my main purpose is to help the soldiers of the Kingdom manage logistics, that is, to help my brothers buy clothes to wear, meals to eat, etc., anyway, I am a handyman. β
Xu Yi put his other hand on it, clasped it with Major McConley, and smiled enthusiastically.
"So, everyone is the same. I, as the president, am actually responsible for taking care of these chores for the employees of the Chamber of Commerce. β
Major McConley laughed, "That's great, President Xu and I will definitely have a lot to discuss." β
Xu Yi smiled, thinking that this Major McConley was so modest, but in fact, the Logistics Department of the Military Department is the most oily place in the Kingdom Military Department, and this Major McConley can be in charge of the logistics department.
After these thoughts flashed through his mind, Xu Yi looked at the other person.
The man looked at his age and was about forty years old, and when he saw Xu Yi's gaze, he didn't say much, just nodded slightly to Xu Yi, and said expressionlessly: "My name is Sahas." β
Seeing that this Sahas's personality was completely different from Major McConley, Xu Yi didn't say much, just smiled at him and nodded, "It's a pleasure to meet you." β
Seeing that the three of them knew each other, Sevini motioned for everyone to sit down, and then said straight to the point: "President Xu, this time I have come to you with Major McConley and Major Sahas, just to ask you about the arsenal, and I hope you will fully cooperate. β
"Well said. Xu Yi nodded and looked at Major McConley.
Judging from the demeanor of the three of them, the main question this time should be the head of the logistics department of the military department.
Sure enough, McConley coughed lightly, sorted out the look on his face, restrained his smile, and asked Xu Yi, "President Xu, I will inform you of the good news first." The arsenal supervised by the military department has now been built, and it can be put into use only without the corresponding magic machine tools. I would like to ask, when will the magic machine tools and equipment for the production of armor and weapons that you Xinfei Chamber of Commerce promise to provide be delivered?"
"In fact, after the last time I discussed with Her Royal Highness the princess and decided to establish an arsenal, our chamber of commerce has been secretly producing the corresponding magic machine tool equipment, and now we have completed a series of magic machine tools and equipment that are enough for the two production lines to start at the same time, and they can be delivered at any time. Xu Yi replied.
McConley and Sahas looked at each other, and there was a hint of joy on their faces.
"Then President Xu, according to the agreement signed between you and Her Royal Highness the Princess, in addition to providing magic machine tools, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce must also provide corresponding technical personnel to assist and guide the military department to master the technology and various specifications of how to use these magic machine tools. Are you ready, these technicians?" McConley asked again.
"There is no problem with this either. I selected the corresponding skilled workers from among a hundred slaves under my name, because their identities could guarantee that they would not divulge secrets. Of course, for the sake of prudence, I propose to transfer these slaves to Her Royal Highness, who will control them. It is believed that in this way, it will be more convenient for the military department to control. Xu Yidao.
Sevigny, McConley, and Sahas all looked a little stunned.
McConley couldn't help but cough lightly, in fact, Xu Yi had already told SΓΉ Sevini that the corresponding skilled workers would be selected from his slaves last time, and in this negotiation with Xu Yi, McConley originally planned to put forward this condition on behalf of the military department, but he didn't expect Xu Yi to take the initiative now.
"President Xu, I have to say, you are very wise. McConley complimented, turned to Sevigny and asked, "What do you think, Your Highness?"
Sevini glanced at Xu Yi deeply and nodded: "Okay, just do what President Xu said, these slaves will be transferred to my name." But President Xu, based on what I know about you, you don't want to give me these slaves for no reason, do you?"
Xu Yi smiled: "Your Royal Highness, you really know me very well, indeed, these slaves are not only my precious personal property, but also very important skilled workers in our Chamber of Commerce. Suddenly missing them would be a huge loss to me and to our chamber of commerce. If Her Royal Highness and the military department don't give me some proper compensation, this is a bit unreasonable. β
McConley laughed: "President Xu is right, there is no free lunch in this world, and since President Xu has paid the price, then he is qualified to make conditions." President Xu, please make your terms. As long as it's not too much, now that Her Royal Highness is here, she can definitely make the decision and promise you. β
Sevigny didn't speak, just nodded his head in agreement.
Xu Yi looked at the three who were a little nervous, and smiled: "Don't worry, of course I won't mention too many conditions." Well...... This condition is very simple, in the future, the kingdom military will be in the territory controlled by the Sark Kingdom, and all the minerals will be mined by our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. β
The faces of the three of them changed in unison.
Severny barely thought about it, and blurted out, "It's impossible!" (to be continued......