"A trade deal? Oh, it's a must. In fact, before you even came, I had my officer draw up the basic framework. It's just that there are many details that need to be discussed. ”

Sogard said.

Dwarves know that they will repay Rhodes if they have kindness, but when it comes to doing business, they will not be sloppy, and a copper plate will be calculated clearly with you. Every account is recorded in a small notebook......

"Your Excellency, what kind of commodities do you intend to trade with?"

Sogard asked. Although the products of Black Hammer Fort are not rich, compared to the overall trade volume of Dulong City, the products of Black Hammer Fort can be said to be pitiful, accounting for a negligible proportion. However, out of Rod's kindness to Dulong City and his character, Sogard still personally received Rhodes and discussed trade matters with him in detail. And those who don't know still think this is a big order......

"Potatoes, furs, wood, chilled peppers. ”

Rhodes said. The first few items were ordinary commodities, and Sogard almost didn't hear about them, because there was no shortage of these products in Dulong City, not at all. It was only when Rhodes finished saying the last item of trade that Lord Sogard suddenly became energetic.

Like kyanite, ice peppers are a luxury, and they are a priceless luxury. Kyanite is a specialty of Dulong City, not available in other mines, and the product is scarce, so that even the black market of the empire will sometimes run out of stock. The Ice Pepper is a specialty of Kislev, it needs extremely low temperatures to grow, and it requires the frost spell of the Frost Witch, and in the entire old world, only Kislev can produce. Coupled with the fact that the Frost Witch is generally busy with affairs and has little time to cast spells on crops, the price of Ice Pepper is comparable to gold.

What's more, kyanite is a luxury, but not a necessity. Ice pepper is not only a luxury, but also a necessity! It is a very good medicinal material, and has a good therapeutic effect on rat fever, heat cold and various febrile diseases. Dwarves have been dealing with nezumen for a long time, and rat fever and plague are a major threat. Therefore, for Dulong City, ice pepper is undoubtedly the most scarce resource.

When Rod finished saying the last word, Sogard's eyes widened. He walked up to Rod and stared at him with a very serious gaze.

"Bingjiao, how many do you have on hand now?"

He asked.

"Not much, just over a hundred. Because the first seeds were not sown too much. However, the second batch of seeds has already been planted. This winter's production is at least three times that figure. ”

Rod replied confidently.

"Not much, really. But it's a good thing. I believe that many people in Dulong City need it. What about the price?"

"If the quality can be passed, it will come at the market price. Lord Lord, you know, I can't destroy this market. The friendship between Blackhammer and Dulong City is bound to endure, however, trade can only be done according to the rules of the market. I'll try to maximize the production of ice peppers. ”

Rod replied earnestly.

Sogard understood what the little human lord in front of him said, if his price was lowered, the other cities of Kislev, the people of the Chamber of Commerce, the merchants, and the nobles might trouble him...... Therefore, the market order cannot be disrupted. The dwarves know this. Sogard also believed that all the chambers of commerce under his command understood this truth.

Of course, Blackhammer Fort is located north of Kislev, and compared to the southern cities, Blackhammer Fort is closer to Dulong City, and the transportation cost will be cheaper. Therefore, in comparison, the price of ice peppers imported from Black Hammer Fort in Dulong City will be lower than that of southern cities.

"Thank you, then, my friend. So, what goods do you need from Dulong City? Say it, as long as I can do it, I can try my best to satisfy you. ”

Sogard said sincerely. Rhodes believed in his sincerity, and the dwarves were a race of words, unlike humans. They say one is one, and two is two.

"Firearms. ”

Rod stared at Sogard and replied earnestly.

"That's all?"

Sogard looked at Rhodes with a confused look. He thought that the friend in front of him asked for a lot, but Rod only asked for this one......

"Hmmm......"

Rhodes returned. In fact, there are a lot of good things in Dulong City, but Rhodes knows that with the current economic strength of Black Hammer Fort, he can only buy firearms. Others, such as precious stones, amber, and silver, were consumables belonging to the Kislev nobility. Blackhammer Keep might as well have the money to buy more food in case it is besieged by the Beastmen or other dark creatures. Or hire more soldiers to defend the city. It's better than buying these luxuries.

Rhodes would even sigh that as soon as the Chaos Legion invades, these things that usually seem expensive will become worthless at that time. And food, clean water, has become priceless...... Once when the capital of Kislev was besieged by the Chaos Legions, a noblewoman exchanged her family's gold utensils for a generation of flour...... The price is reversed thousands of times......

"Well, I promise you, friend. ”

Sogard should arrive. Hearty laughter erupted from both sides.

The sound of laughter echoed in the empty hall, and for some reason, Rhodes felt a little sad.

Rhodes originally wanted to reach a military mutual assistance agreement with Dulong City, but he swallowed it back when the words came to his lips. The difference in strength between Dulong City and Black Hammer Fort is not a little bit, why should people help them guard the castle? Although he saved a group of dwarven caravans, he would not ask Dulong City to send troops to protect Black Hammer Fort with this credit.

Although the military agreement is reciprocal, if Dulong City is in trouble, Black Hammer Fort should also send troops. But how many people are there in Black Hammer Castle, how many people are in Dulong City, and his own subordinates may not be anything in Sogard's eyes. It's really nothing......

Rhodes knew that it would take time to cultivate a military mutual aid alliance with Dulong City.

"Rod, my friend, I have something to do, please take care of yourself. Bogur and Gudeream will show you around the area, and if you can, stay longer. Now that you're here, enjoy some of our dwarven wine and food. ”

Sogard said.

Rhodes smiled in return.

Just as he was about to leave, Sogard stood still, and he turned his head, his expression suddenly becoming extremely serious.

"The flames of doom are about to burn, darkness is coming, and we need a torch, a torch to guide us, whether dwarves, humans, or any other race. There are some hatreds that we will never forget, and some that we will never forget. Living in this era, we only have to keep fighting, if you still want to live. ”

The Dwarven Lord said.