If it were possible, Viscount Carrington would prefer to drive Leon out of the Ironforge area, but that would be more unrealistic than the autonomy of Ironforge.

"I think we have a lot of ways to show our attitude, if we push the other party to a dead end, do you think he doesn't have the courage to fight hard?" The old fox nobleman sneered: "He is a nobleman of military achievements, and he has an army under his command that has killed barbarians in the far north!"

This is exactly what most people are afraid of, Leon is not the kind of hereditary nobleman who inherits the family business, his title and territory are fought for with his life, if he is really forced to be in a hurry, who can guarantee that there will not be an uncontrollable situation?

"Yes, yes! ”

"We're going to have to wait and see, and if he's going to trouble us, won't he have an excuse?"

"It must be more appropriate to be steady..."

There are quite a few nobles and businessmen here who agree with the fox nobles, in the end, they have no proper reason and name, and it is not the best choice to rashly oppose Leon.

Viscount Carrington was angry when he heard this, but he understood that it was useless to be angry, so he suppressed his mood and said, "Everyone, we can't give each other time!"

"I just got the news that Leon has issued a recruitment order to expand the Thunder Beast Warband, and once he has a firm foothold in Ironforge Castle, I'm afraid our day will be sad. ”

"You have to understand that he is not the old fellow of Keane, and he will definitely not be indifferent to the smelting industry of Ironforge Fort, otherwise what would he rely on to pay the taxes to the kingdom and rely on those barren arable land?"

Everyone fell silent, for Viscount Carrington had a point.

They don't want to make a big deal out of it, and if Leon really offends their interests, then no one will tolerate it.

The old fox nobleman said lightly: "Viscount Carrington, I don't object to you letting out the news of the autonomy of Ironforge City to make the other party submit, I just want to remind you not to make too many moves." ”

"We've been operating here for decades, can't we fight a samurai who made a fortune by military exploits? If he wants to recruit an army, let him recruit it, but I want to see what he uses to maintain his territorial army, just bluffing!"

His fluttering words immediately eliminated the psychological pressure created by Viscount Carrington, and the merchants who could be called the grass on the wall nodded one after another.

Viscount Carrington couldn't help but clench his fists, and he wanted to smash his fist into the opponent's old face.

"What if it's not a bluff? Don't forget that Leon is rich!"

"We can't afford to sit still!"

Several nobles who had reached an alliance with him stood up in solidarity, and the conference room suddenly quarreled and became a miasma.

At this moment, the door to the conference room was pushed open, and a guard warrior hurriedly walked in.

He leaned over to Viscount Carrington and whispered a few words, and took out another letter.

The viscount took the letter and read it carefully, and his expression became strange.

The room fell silent, and all eyes were on him.

"Everyone..."Carrington stood up, raised the letter in his hand, and showed a smug smile on his face: "Our lord can't help it anymore, he invites all of us to go to the lord's mansion tomorrow morning to discuss!"

"I'm afraid that at this time, all of you have received invitations!"

Everyone looked at each other, and it was only two or three days after the news of Ironforge's quest for autonomy was released, and Leon couldn't sit still.

For them, this is definitely a good thing, which is tantamount to grasping the initiative in negotiations.

Some people are confused, some are happy, thinking about how to fight for more benefits, and some are secretly disappointed.

Viscount Carrington glanced triumphantly at the fox nobleman, who snorted coldly and leaned back in his soft chair and smoked his cigar.

With an unexpected turn of events, the rest of the conversation became much easier.

At the suggestion of Viscount Carrington, the thirty-seven nobles and merchants present formed a provisional common alliance and worked out a detailed document as a basis for negotiations with Leon.

They believed that under pressure from their own side, Leon would inevitably give in.

Ironforge will always be their paradise!

......... The long night passed, dawn came, and Ironforge ushered in a new day.

The former garrison headquarters of Iron Fort and the current gate of the mansion of the lord of Sal suddenly became extremely lively, and one after another luxury carriages stopped at the door, and one or several nobles or merchants walked down from the carriages.

Dressed in gorgeous clothes, the guests talked and laughed loudly, and under the cold gaze of the Thunderbeast Guard, they walked into the building that symbolized the supreme power of the Ironforge Fortress region.

In the large conference hall on the fifth floor, they met Leon, the lord of the new Sal Lord.

It was the first time that these Ironforge Snake Snakes had seen Leon in person, but most of their attention was drawn to Corinna standing behind Leon.

Wearing a lilac dress, Corinna is mature and beautiful, and the faint smile on her pretty face even makes some people have unrealistic fantasies.

Thirty-seven representatives of the responsible persons of the various forces in the Iron Fort were all present, and they were faintly a whole, full of momentum.

"Welcome!" Leon said with a smile: "This time I invite you to come, first of all, I want to meet with you, this time to get to know you, after all, there are still many places in the Sal Territory that need to rely on your strength in the future." ”

This opening remark made many people's eyes light up, and Leon's posture was very low, so today's negotiations were really simple.

Viscount Carrington touched his neatly trimmed beard and smiled smirkingly, "Your Excellency, you are too polite. ”

The aristocratic merchants laughed one after another, and the atmosphere was a harmonious mess.

The smile on Leon's face remained unchanged, and his fingers tapped lightly on the table: "Secondly, I have heard a rumor in the past few days, I heard that you are interested in making Ironforge Castle autonomous, and you want to ask the kingdom for consent?"

When it came to this topic, the atmosphere in the conference room changed abruptly, and no one expected that Leon would put the most sensitive issues on the table so directly.

Quite a few people's smiles froze on their faces.

Viscount Carrington glared at the old fox nobleman sitting across from him, and the other party coughed and said, "Count Leon, we have also heard this rumor, it is not very reliable, we have no intention of challenging your authority, but we hope to be able to reach a consensus with you on some issues." ”

The old fox is the old fox, and he lightly puts aside the crucial issues, but there is a strong hint in his words.

For his response, even Viscount Carrington secretly applauded.

Leon smiled: "Your Excellency misunderstood, I think this is a good idea. ”

Isn't it true that Leon still thinks it's a good thing to make Ironforge autonomous?

"Ironforge Castle is not my castle alone, it can still achieve today's achievements by your credit..."Leon said calmly: "I am willing to hand it over to you, and I will never interfere in the affairs inside." ”

"I can sign a contract with you, and you will have full control of the Ironforge Fort, without self-government, and the time of the contract can be set at fifty years!"

"And my only condition, you will have to pay a sum of money to Sal Ling every year. ”

Fifty years of management is equivalent to de facto autonomy!

The noble merchants looked at each other, they hadn't launched an attack yet, why did Leon take the initiative to surrender?

"May I ask Your Excellency, how much is this money?" asked the old fox nobleman.

The old fox always felt that under the surface of Leon's smile, there was an unspeakable danger lurking, and the impression of Leon that he had obtained through intelligence was definitely not such a good person.

Leon raised his index finger: "This number." ”

"100,000 gold coins?" asked a merchant tentatively.

Seeing that Leon was easy to speak, they all became bolder, if they could spend 100,000 gold coins in exchange for full control of the Iron Furnace Castle, it would be extremely cost-effective.

Leon smiled and shook his head.

"Do you want a million gold coins?" said the merchant's face turned ugly.

Asking them to contribute so much money, even if it is shared by thirty-seven families, it is definitely not an acceptable amount.

"A gold coin!" said Leon, in a loud voice.

A gold coin! The audience was in an uproar, which was completely unexpected by everyone, and it was a little incredible.

The only one who remained calm was the old nobleman of fox origin, and he frowned: "Is this the only condition?"

"Rest assured, the Sal Territory recognizes the interests of your existing mines, your right to free passage within the Saar Territory, and the inviolability of your private property around Ironforge Fortress. Leon replied, "However, in the territory of Thrall except Ironforge, you must abide by the laws of Thrall, and do not act in any way that infringes on the rights of your realm and lords. ”

"All of this will be written in a legally binding deed, and will be witnessed by the priests sent by the Temple of Tormond!"

The nobles and merchants couldn't believe their ears, what Leon gave them was exactly what they wanted, and they didn't even have to waste their saliva.

The victory came so easily that it felt so unreal to them, and the room was silent.

Both the old fox and Viscount Carrington felt that there must be something wrong with it, but they couldn't think of anything wrong, so naturally they couldn't speak out against it.

"This is the prepared contract, you can take a look at it, and if there is no problem, sign it!"

Corinna handed the scroll in her hand to Viscount Carrington first.

Viscount Carrington took it with a blank look on his face.

Looking at the expressions on the faces of these nobles and businessmen at this moment, the corners of Leon's lips flashed with a trace of cold ridicule.

(To be continued)