85_85536 "So be it. Looking at the unhappy look on the face of the merchant John. William thought to himself, he couldn't upset him too much. After all, there is still a place to use each other.

John the Merchant, and the Blue Hat Merchant Corps behind him, William also had to rely on their energy. And in addition to that, William also wants to have a hot money for emergency use. Coupled with the profits of the entire business district, this is too eye-catching after all. If you want to eat alone, it's not impossible, but the problem is that it's too hateful.

So from the very beginning, William did not think of taking the interests of the entire business district in his hands - of course, this could not be said to the merchant John. You have to continue to bargain. Let the other party come up with other more benefits in exchange.

And in addition, it is not possible for the Blue Hat Merchant Group to swallow all the benefits of letting him out. Polotsk merchants in the north, and Novgorod in the northeast, plus local Gothic merchants, the more people involved the better.

The more people join, the more interests are involved. The more contradictions there are. William, as a local lord, lived in it, and it was good to cross it.

William naturally understood this truth. It's just that William can't tell the merchant John now. He's just making it clear to merchant John now. After the commercial block is up, he will never give up the power of taxation and management to anyone. It is absolutely impossible to allow any guild, guild, or federation to interfere - the so-called "order" can only be the order of Count Circassian. There must be no dark order, a shadow government, or anything like that.

As for business matters, he will not interfere. He will only give them a platform. And give them certain reference opinions and preferential policies. As for whether it is profitable or lost. That's another story.

"Therefore, after the commercial block is built, it is impossible for your business group to settle in. You have to find another businessman. Don't try to monopolize all the business. Because that's simply not possible, and I'm not going to allow it. ”

William said to John the Merchant.

Although it was said, the merchant John was a little upset when he heard this. Muttering quietly, their merchant group would be able to meet any need. There is no need for anyone else to come. But William just didn't hear it.

That's it. The two sides have preliminarily, roughly negotiated the matter. John the merchant promised to bring all the necessary building materials and construction workers before the summer. As for the funds for construction, this is something that William can pay. The one used was the seizure that he had obtained from the rogue.

Of course, that's not enough. So William mortgaged the first year's tax after the commercial block was built. Borrowed a sum of money from merchant John.

Originally, the businessman John also wanted to make a fuss about the loan interest, but William still saw through it. Not only did he use this as a lever to forcibly reduce the annual interest rate of the loan to an outrageous low of 0.25 percent, but he was also ridiculed and threatened by William, which can be said to be physically and mentally exhausted. Of course, this is still not as low as the interest rate on his own loan, which makes merchant John feel unhappy.

The annual interest rate is 0.25 percent, which is simply unreasonably low for businessmen in this era. In fact, even for future generations of bank loans, it is unimaginably low.

At every turn, it is nine out of thirteen. In the era of usury with rolling donkeys, the single interest rate is only so low, it can already be regarded as an idiot. Even the psychology of the businessman John is better. When I think about it, my head hurts.

He has such a headache, and in the next negotiations, he will not be able to occupy the advantage. William, on the other hand, took advantage of the victory and struck down a large bargain order.

"That is, in the next month, you will supply our army, the new Circassian army, with 1,500 flintlock guns, 500 kilograms of gunpowder, and 150,000 rounds of lead bullet.

Each flintlock pistol is equivalent to the price of ten vindekin. Gunpowder and buckshot are included as bonuses. We are to pay 15,000 Wendekin. It is possible to use the currency of other countries, or physical precious metals as an alternative currency. The exchange rate is based on the current market situation in Polotsk. That's right, right?"

After half an hour of negotiations, William thought to the merchant John.

"Yes, that's right. "John's affection for the merchant is not high—the price of ten vindin gold per flintlock pistol is just a hard money. And if you calculate the price of gunpowder and buckshot. Then he is likely to lose a little bit of money.

"Well, then, the Blue Hat Merchant will help us build a gun repair shop. At least 10 gunsmiths will be deployed to maintain the repair and maintenance of the Forces nouvelles' equipment. As for the price, hiring a gunsmith, building a gun repair shop, and all kinds of tools for making firearms are all calculated according to the cost price, right?"

"Yes, that's right. Hearing William say this, the merchant John's affection became more and more depressed. If the previous firearms trade was likely to lose money, then help Wei.

- Although William was talking about the gun repair shop. But businessman John understands well, very well. As long as this "repair shop" operates a little, it is not impossible to change it to a manufacturer. In this way, it will not be easy to sell the next guns and ammunition that you repair.

"Finally, there is the issue of artillery. We will purchase a total of five three-pounder falcons and two six-pounder cannons from you, and you will give us a 20% discount. The price of the falcon cannon is 400 Wendekin, the price of the cannon is 800 Wendekin, and we will pay 3,600 Wendekin.

At the same time, the merchant group promised to help us train no less than fifty gunners. At the same time, 50 kilograms of gunpowder for artillery were presented, as well as the first batch of solid ammunition for both types of artillery with 500 rounds and 200 rounds of shotgun ammunition each. That's right, right?"

"......" merchant John didn't want to say anything anymore. Just a silent nod.

"Good, good. So in the end, our way of trading is to pay on delivery, right? And because our financial situation is relatively tight at the moment. So I chose to mortgage the tax revenue for three years after the new commercial block to get a loan from your business group. The interest on the loan is 0.25 per cent per annum. ”

John, the merchant, suddenly felt like crying. But of course, in this situation, he couldn't make any other expression than smile.

"That's good. I believe that this trade will become a foundation for long-term cooperation between you and us. William nodded, and then took the paper of the various payments that had just been recorded by the recorder. After looking at it and making sure there was no problem, he signed his name at the end.

"Please sign, then. William handed the quill and the contract to the merchant John.

"Ah...... Well. Merchant John nodded listlessly. Then he took a cursory look at the contract. After that, he signed his name.

After this, merchant John only felt physically and mentally exhausted. I hope to be able to go back to rest soon. Then leave this unfortunate place early, and it's better never to come back.

It was when he was about to open his mouth and say goodbye to William that William stopped him again: "Actually, John, my friend, there is another matter that I want your help with this time. ”

Hearing William say this, the merchant John almost fainted - William had already taken such a big advantage from him, it was not enough. Is this going to force him to die?

But then, William's words made him realize that he was wrong—and at that time, William's words sounded as beautiful to his ears:

"I seized a batch of loot before. Some of them are art and jewellery that are not worth estimating. Perhaps, you are interested in taking a look?"

Hearing William say this, the merchant John was stunned for a moment. After that, I was surrounded by a great sense of well-being.

He nodded hurriedly and agreed to the errand. Later, William arrived at a storehouse in the castle, which was stocked with a large collection of art, luxury goods and jewelry. All of them come from the previous captures obtained from the battle against the Rogue army. As for what the soldiers plundered without permission. was obtained by William with a semi-coercive monopoly method.

Of course, that's not too much. In the Middle Ages, the loot of these soldiers was also sold to merchants. And because the literacy of these soldiers is very low. That is, in popular terms, "ignorant goods", so it is easy to be deceived by military businessmen. Something very nice will be bought at a very low price.

From the dark medieval times, to the present. The vast majority of businessmen who have the guts, the capital, and the means - or those who have only one of these advantages, have made a fortune in this way.

So William thought about it. Instead of making those bastard businessmen rich. It's better to make yourself rich. After all, while making a fortune yourself, you can also take care of those soldiers a little, and you won't let them suffer too much loss. Therefore, he chose such a "tactic". After collecting the spoils of war, the merchants were gathered and auctions were held to maximize profits.

Of course, this is not something that John could have known. He is still full of delusions that he can get rich overnight.

"So, this time this good fortune finally befell me?" at the gate of the warehouse. John the businessman was nervous and at the same time a little eager to think so. And when the door to the warehouse finally opened, he realized that the situation was much better than he thought.

Lots of artwork. Oil painting. Porcelain, as well as gold and silver vessels, were properly numbered, placed and placed on wooden shelves. These things, which add up to almost priceless things, are now lying quietly ...... in this dark, dry and cold warehouse.