With the arrival of boatloads of immigrants, the "Bear Harbor", which does not have much presence, has also become lively.

Behind the strange name, there is often a legendary story.

"Bear Harbor" is located at the mouth of the Grand Canal, because during the excavation of the canal, a certain bear made great efforts to obtain the right to name the port.

"Captain Gul, what are you looking for from me?"

Looking at the visitor, José had an ominous premonition.

As an important partner of the territory, Gul's fleet has helped transport tens of thousands of migrants in recent days.

For the mountain territories with land and no land, the population is the most valuable asset.

The increase of tens of thousands of immigrants means that the territory can increase by another 100,000 or 200,000 acres of fertile land.

There is no geriatric crisis in the Yaslant continent, and there is no shortage of livestock in the mountain territory, even if the proportion of young and strong men among the immigrants is low, a discount on the data is a lot of wealth.

"Mr. José, it is said that the fleet of the Holy See is about to enter the southeast coast, and I am afraid that the sea will not be peaceful for some time to come.

For the safety of the fleet and for the sake of being responsible for our customers, we need to wait and see the situation in the coming days.

You can choose to postpone the delivery or terminate the contract.

Liquidated damages can be deducted from the subsequent payment of this shipment. ”

Captain Gul said with a pained look on his face.

The mountain territory's transportation mission is not very rewarding, and the next task is mainly to fly the flag of Lord Hudson, and to be able to unimpeded the waters of the Alpha Kingdom, and there is no long-sighted coming to make things difficult.

Although it didn't make much money to transport the refugees, the boats were empty when they went to Newport. At this moment, there is a shortage of all kinds of strategic materials on the prairie, and you can get a good return by bringing some goods with you.

One transportation task, earn two waves of profits, and properly earn the rhythm of blood.

However, the plan did not change quickly, and the fleet of the Holy See went north. If you want to live long at sea, you have to keep your eyes open.

The strife between the Alpha Kingdom and the Holy See is not something that these little people can mix. If you accidentally get involved, there will be no scum left that will only be devoured.

After a slight hesitation, Jose nodded and said, "Then postpone it!"

Forget the liquidated damages, the Holy See fleet is beyond your control and I can go north, and we will continue to perform the contract after the situation is stable. ”

Cooperation will not be only once, and things cannot be done absolutely.

Maritime transportation seems to be profitable, but in fact, the risks are also equal, and if you are unlucky, you will lose all your money.

The fleet under the command of the great nobles is okay, there is a lot less exploitation along the way, the safety is more secure, and the profits are indeed very rich.

A grassroots fleet like Gul adds blood to the knife every day. Most of the huge profits obtained were used to tie up the relationship.

Not being able to go to sea for a period of time is a great pressure on the fleet. After all, the cost of maintaining the fleet, as well as the cost of daily connections, are indispensable.

What's more, the matter was caused by the lord of his own family, and the others were all passively suffering from unwarranted disasters, and no matter how much they cared, they fell behind.

"Thank you, Mr. José, for your understanding, and please rest assured. When the situation stabilizes, the fleet will definitely complete the task as soon as possible! ”

Captain Goul hurriedly assured.

The business of the aristocratic lord is not good, especially when he encounters a powerful nobleman, he insists on fulfilling the contract, and he can only take the risk of going to sea with the fleet.

Even the penalty is waived, which is proper care.

"Captain Gul doesn't have to be polite, I need to report this matter to the Earl, so I won't keep you."

Jose said politely.

It's not easy to be a housekeeper, and there are a lot of trivial things. In particular, the influx of refugees has exacerbated administrative pressures.

The original population of the mountain territory was only 340,000, and in recent days, nearly 70,000 refugees have been imported, and the population has increased by more than 20%.

The suspension of refugee imports would also provide relief to the territory's bureaucracy.

Fortunately, Hudson had the foresight to start stockpiling grain before the outbreak of the Continental War. When the war broke out, it took advantage of the lack of reaction from all parties to sweep the goods on the market.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard you try, you are still far from the ultimate goal of one million tons.

Up to now, the total grain reserves in the territory are only 670,000 tons.

It seems like a lot of numbers, but the people, horses and livestock in the territory have to be consumed!

If millions of immigrants were to pour in all at once, the stock would be exhausted in a year or two.

Of course, the territory is also making its own blood.

It is still possible to supply the consumption of 410,000 people with the current total grain output in the mountainous areas.

As expected, in the next few days, we received notices of suspension of transportation from various shipowners.

The Holy See fleet is still on the way, and it has already had a significant impact on the development of the Mountain Territory.

Along with the troubles were the southeastern coastal provinces, where maritime trade was on the verge of extinction almost overnight.

Cutting off people's financial routes, such as killing parents. Even if it is a roaring Holy See, everyone cannot tolerate it.

Driven by common interests, a large net against the Holy See fleet has quietly spread along the coast of the Alpha Kingdom.

……

In the royal capital, after receiving the news from the territory, Hudson couldn't help but greet the high-ranking members of the Holy See.

The current migration activities are underground in nature, and there is no light at all.

Once the kingdom and the steppe countries have completed negotiations and the migration activities are on the surface, then the kingdom will share the cake together.

Even the big nobles who are not short of people will come in and get a piece of the pie.

After all, war is full of uncertainties, what if you get another enclave after the war?

It's really useless, and you can sell it again, and you won't lose money.

Hudson calculated that half of the millions of people on the prairie could run out of it with the blessing of the Lord of Dawn, and if they were unlucky, the survivors might not even have a third.

This is still based on the cooperation of all countries, otherwise the number of people who can escape will be even smaller.

Many nobles in the country shared the spoils together, and it was estimated that it would be more than 100,000 yuan if it fell into his hands. If you work hard, it will be 200,000 at most.

How can such a small population satisfy Hudson's appetite?

If formal channels can't work, then you can only make small moves in private. This is the advantage of being a coastal noble, if it is an inland noble, even if it is a connection, it will not be used.

Similar things are also happening in northern Xinjiang. Some of the sparsely populated border noblelords also wielded their hoes.

It's just that everyone's way is not as wild as Hudson, and he directly pulls people boats by boat.

In fact, Hudson has been quite restrained. The fleets hired are all inconspicuous existences, and if the fleets of the coastal nobles are hired together, the benefits will definitely be much greater.

However, the benefits are greater, and the disputes caused are also greater.

Theoretically speaking, the negotiations have not yet ended, and at present, the refugees in the grassland countries are still ownerless, and whoever grabs them will belong to whomever they want.

But the whole kingdom regards these people as a bag, and eating them too ugly can easily cause public anger.

Even if everyone doesn't have the time to attack now, they will definitely remember in their hearts that sooner or later they will pay the price for it.

After a slight hesitation, Hudson quickly came up with an idea.

If the cake is not enough, then find a way to make it bigger. With such a wide range of wars on the mainland, how could there be a shortage of refugees?

Not to mention, the refugees who poured into the Duchy of Moxi from the Warhammer Kingdom alone are afraid that there are millions of them.

If the war continues to expand, the Duchy of Cantru, the Duchy of Usda, the Duchy of Fik, the Duchy of Orton...... Refugees from a range of countries are at risk of an influx into the Duchy of Moxi.

If you want to retain people, you must at least solve everyone's food problem. The Principality of Moxi, where the flames of war are about to burn to the doorstep, obviously cannot afford to accept so many people.

It just so happened that the next military operation was to support the Principality of Moxi, and no one would buy it.

It's all labor, no matter which way it comes from, Hudson doesn't pick and choose.

Recruiting people from the Principality of Moxie, except for the distance is a little farther, the immigration cost is a little bigger, and there are no other disadvantages.

Isn't it just money!

As soon as the war broke out, there were ten thousand taels of gold.

In the last war, Hudson made a lot of money selling arms; This time the war was even more severe, and before the battle began, the magic potion was out of the circle first.

I have to admit that huge profits still depend on extraordinary strength.

There is no deliberate extortion, just pricing based on the current market rules.

To mature a low-level Demonic Beast cub, the magic potions that need to be purchased are about 800 gold coins to 3,000 gold coins.

Mainly depending on the situation of the Warcraft, the energy required for the growth of the first-order Warcraft and the third-order Warcraft is different, and the cost is naturally different.

For the little nobles, such an expense must be a sky-high price, and everyone would rather wait for ten or twenty years for the Warcraft to mature naturally.

But for the great nobles, a small amount of money was not worth mentioning at all. Compared with the cost of the potion, everyone is more worried that the number of Warcraft cubs in their hands is not enough.

Because of the cultivation in the early stage, the actual cost of magic potions is slightly smaller now.

There are only one hundred and eighty Demon Beast cubs in a family, and the total cost is only a hundred thousand gold coins. Even the poorest nobles would not be unable to come up with this little money.

The small and medium-sized nobles are not so wealthy economically, but the number of demonic beast cubs in their hands is also small, and some families are even like that, gritting their teeth and passing.

A single family is nothing, and when all the nobles in the kingdom are combined, it is an astronomical order.

In addition to this, the Kingdom Military is also a big customer. There were more than 800 Argoons alone, as well as a flock of underage griffons.

According to preliminary estimates, the final order amount will not be less than five million gold coins, and it is only a matter of time before the business scope is expanded to the entire Northern Continent.

As for the cost control of medicines, this is Lord Hudson's strong point. It was originally a medicine that covered people's ears, so naturally it couldn't be expensive, and the biggest cost was energy.

However, it has a stake in the magic crystal mine, and the industrial chain has formed a closed loop, and there must be 93% gross profit.

It's all normal operation, the magic potion industry is a profiteering industry, and all the excess profits are paying for research and development.

In the era of pure handicraft, there was no such thing as an affordable drug. Even if it is the cheapest medicine, there must be at least a half-cut gross profit.

This is still a flat wholesale price, and if you turn a few hands in the middle, the final retail price will be higher.

"Marshal, the Archduke of Newfoundland, the Archduke of Ephiero, the Marquis of Delgado have visited."

After listening to the guards, Hudson knew that business had come to the door.

The Prime Minister, the Minister of War, and the Minister of Finance came together to negotiate the price, but they couldn't talk about Fengyue, right?

"Please!"

It's funny to say, Hudson has been a nobleman for so many years, and Hudson has never been to Fengyue Place.

The legendary aristocracy is drunk on the life of gold fans, and has not enjoyed it, but is the killing companion of Jin Ge Iron Horse.

Maybe after the war, we should find a chance to see it, otherwise there will be a lot less topic to brag about.

……

"Your Excellency Marshal, how many of these potions do you have in your hands, the kingdom wants them all!"

Listening to the words of the Prime Minister Archduke of Newfoundland, Hudson's mouth almost squirted out of the tea.

What was it that gave them the illusion that the kingdom had the strength to eat all the potions in his hands?

If the kingdom dares to sweep the goods, it will be ready to go bankrupt tomorrow!

Hudson could make a hundred versions of the ripening potion in a single day, if he wanted to. It's a small problem if the ingredients are not ingredient, and the key is to be able to work.

Even if you want to take it back and analyze the ingredients, the samples given in the early stage are enough, and the later potions will all go into the belly of the demonic beast.

In fact, most magic potions have anti-leakage devices, and they must be used immediately as soon as the bottle is opened, otherwise it will quickly deteriorate.

Hudson didn't play so much, mainly because he was sure that others had launched the formula, and he couldn't pirate the medicine, so there was no need to increase the production cost for no reason.

"Prime Minister, I have made an agreement with you, you can't break the contract!

The kingdom can take fifteen thousand doses if it needs to. The price is as agreed in advance, 500 gold coins per dose. ”

As soon as Hudson's words landed, the faces of the three of them were very good-looking.

The building near the water was the first to get the moon, and the demonic beast was in front of him, so he naturally completed the potion test first.

Not only did the wurmmon have a remarkable effect after taking it, but even the effects of other monster cubs after using it were also amazing.

Originally, I thought that the yield of this magic potion with low side effects should be very small. In order to seize the opportunity, the kingdom naturally has to strike first.

Who would have known that Hudson's unit of measurement was 10,000?

It is said that a large number of precious medicinal materials are used, but what is precious?

It seems that this statement cannot be miscalculated. Judging from the composition of the elixir analyzed, there is an unknown medicinal material.

According to several magic potion masters, some resemble the urine of dragon feces and some resemble the urine of Earth Bears.

It's just that the ingredients are similar, and there is no comparison with the real thing, and everyone doesn't know what is added to the potion.

After all, it's a wizarding world, not suitable for scientific analysis. Many herbs with identical ingredients can have diametrically opposite effects.

Formulation, method, and temperature ...... when making pharmaceuticals may affect the efficacy of the drug.

The potion provided by Hudson was a mess, and everyone couldn't understand the principle at all.

In the continent of Aslanth, what you can't understand is not necessarily awesome, but what you can't understand has extraordinary effects, and it's definitely awesome.

Scarcity is expensive, and if the production is very low, the kingdom will naturally have to sweep the goods directly.

At present, the production units of pharmaceuticals are all used in 10,000 units, which obviously has nothing to do with scarcity. Fifteen thousand doses, that's seven and a half million gold coins.

For the financially struggling Alpha Kingdom, it is obviously a pressure to withdraw so much money at once.

"Your Excellency, it doesn't take that much. The kingdom procures 3,500 doses, and the royal family procures 2,000 doses, and 5,500 doses will be sufficient. ”

The Prime Minister of Newfoundland said with a little embarrassment.

It's a big joke, but there's no way, the overall budget is so much.

The number of demonic beast cubs in his hand is limited, and even these potions may not be able to be used up.

After all, these ripening potions are all for primary Warcraft cubs, and the demand for one Warcraft is not very large.

"No problem, I'll arrange for Maxim to deliver the goods right away, and you can come and pick up the goods tomorrow."

Hudson said steadyly.

As long as you don't haggle, everyone is a good friend.

Of course, if he really can't erase the face, he will also send a few more sticks appropriately, but the price must not be reduced, this is a matter of principle.

"Your Excellency Marshal, if the production of potions is high, we will take these potions and go out to help the countries of the Northern Continent threatened by alien races, do you think it is feasible?

Of course, we don't fund everybody. If you've had a holiday with someone, you can list them as a no-list. ”

Marquis Delgado asked tentatively.

It can only be said that he is worthy of being the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and he can see business opportunities. Nominally help, but in fact, he wants to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.

In previous years, the Warcraft Legion plan was participated in by the countries of the Northern Continent. At present, all countries have a group of Demon Beast cubs waiting to be fed.

If it can be directly matured to adulthood, it will also improve the military strength of the Northern Continent, even if the price is a little expensive, countries can only grit their teeth and accept it.

With Hudson's ability, he was naturally able to spread the potion, but it would take a lot of time.

Maybe the drug has not been promoted in the past, and some countries have already stopped it in advance.

With the help of the Kingdom, it would undoubtedly speed up the process considerably. The most important thing is that the wholesale price has not been affected, and the Marquis of Delgado has not let him discount.

"If you can help the countries of the Northern Continent and contribute to the great cause of the human race to resist the alien race, it is incumbent on every nobleman of the kingdom!"

Hudson said with a holy look on his face.

He was always helpful without compromising his own interests.

"The marshal is of noble character and is a model for my race......

The extra quota of ripening agents is all requested by our Ministry of Finance, and the deposit will be sent over tomorrow.

The follow-up payment, when the medicine is sold, we will send it over immediately. ”

The wind was very positive in the front, but in the later part the situation changed somewhat, and the Ministry of Finance could not pay in full.

It's not that Hudson doesn't have a heart, it's that there are many things that can't set a precedent. What should I do if the Ministry of Finance plays on credit, and my relatives and friends follow suit?

In times of war, no one is short of money. Even if you are not short of money for the time being, you want to keep more cash in your pocket to meet your unexpected needs.

In normal times, it doesn't hurt to have a little arrears outside. But now the situation is special, and the blink of an eye Kung Fu debtor may be gone.

Correspondingly, it is also the best borrowing period, if you are lucky, maybe the creditor will suddenly disappear.

"Honorable Marquis Delgado, in order to refine this batch of potions, the mountain territory has been hollowed out, and there is a large debt outside.

Now I urgently need to withdraw the funds and repay the debts I owed, so there must be a clear deadline for the payment.

If the Ministry of Finance does not have a tight hand, it can pick up a small amount of goods first. Anyway, the price I gave to the kingdom was already the best, and no one could have come lower......"

Hudson immediately sold miserably.

The Alpha Kingdom is good at resisting risks, but no one dares to guarantee that the Ministry of Finance is equally resilient.

The batch of bonds in his hand made him unable to sleep, and if he added millions of debts, he would not be able to live that day.

With Hudson's understanding of Caesar IV, when the kingdom's finances really collapsed, the debt was really done.

is constrained by the relationship between monarchs and ministers, if he really goes to that point, he can only pinch his nose and admit it.

The title of the hill lords was unclear, and with the exception of the registered fiefdoms, most of Hudson's lands belonged to black households and were not subject to taxes to the kingdom.

This is a tacit agreement between the kingdom and the noble lords, in order to encourage everyone to expand externally, the newly expanded land will not be included in the tax area until the development is completed.

When it will be taxed later, it depends on whether the monarch is strong or not. Based on Caesar IV's current performance, it is estimated that Hudson will not need to pay taxes on this part of the new land in his lifetime.

Originally, the tax area was small, and the financial revenue contributed to the kingdom was limited, so it would be too much for him to take the lead in resisting taxes.

What's more, even if you have a hard cap with the king and forcibly take the territory tax deduction, I am afraid that you will not be able to fill the interest on the funds.

"Your Excellency Marshal, otherwise, the potion will be in your hands first, but the quota will have to be kept by our Ministry of Finance.

When the deal is reached, send someone directly to you to pick up the goods, and then the money and goods will be cleared. ”

Marquis Delgado thought for a moment and said.

If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs finds out, people will come to grab business.

When it comes to relations with countries, people are professionals. At that time, as soon as the two sides dock, there will be nothing to do with the Ministry of Finance.

The Grand Duke of Ephiero on the side also became eager to try. The Alpha Kingdom is poor, and the small coffers of the kingdom's ministries are naturally not rich.

If there is an opportunity to make money, everyone will not miss it.

It's just that the situation of the Ministry of Military Affairs is special, and the Ministry of Finance's support for them is very strong, and the Grand Duke of Ephiero, who has lost the opportunity, is embarrassed to tear down the platform of the financier.

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