"That's right. At this time, Raymond slapped him as if he remembered something: "Originally, I thought that the garrison of Headington assisted us in clearing out the bandits, and they should have their share of the loot." But the three of them are so noble in character that they refuse to ask for anything that does not belong to them, so please give me back that share of the spoils, and I will help you deal with it properly. ”

Unexpectedly, he suddenly attacked, not only did he not stump Raymond, but he was bypassed by him. Now in the face of Raymond's "reasonable" request, the three of Lambert looked at each other, faintly mad.

Seeing the reaction of the three of them, Raymond laughed, ignored them, and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Raymond, that's not what we meant. Charlotte was in a hurry and wanted to chase after her to explain, but looking at the three Lamberts with blue faces, she hesitated for a moment and stayed.

Hearing Charlotte's words, Raymond waved his hand without looking back: "It's okay, that batch of loot, please send it to me as soon as possible." ”

"Besides, I'll wait for Mr. Lambert's list of lost owners. ”

"It's... This guy!" Lambert, who was originally confident, was hit so hard that he almost vomited blood.

Seeing Raymond striding away, Charlotte couldn't help but blame, "Mr. Lambert, why are you doing this behind my back?"

Fanning snorted, "Mayor Mare, we're just getting back what originally belonged to Headington for you." ”

Morant interjected: "Didn't we already decide not to pursue the ownership of that batch of loot?"

Depero's eyes flashed with resentment: "Don't be deceived by that kid, he smuggled what belongs to us, and then used the money to be a good person in front of us, don't you think it's too shameless?"

"That's right, these people came to Hydington, and it was a disaster... Ahem, ahem. Lambert clutched his chest in discomfort.

Raymond had only helped Headington clean up the robbers a few days earlier, and in the blink of an eye, it was called a disaster, and the three of Lambert turned their faces mercilessly, and even Charlotte was dumbfounded.

"I have already declared a covenant with them in front of all the residents, and for the sake of the long term, please don't say anything more," she said. ”

"Hmph, don't you understand that we're doing this with Beddington's future in mind?" Depero snorted.

"You are inexperienced, and you have been blinded by a little favor from that kid. ”

"It seems that it was a wrong decision to make you mayor in the first place. ”

Fanning and Lambert also shook their heads and sighed.

As they spoke, the three of them ignored Charlotte's reaction and left.

"It's just too much. When Headington was in crisis and was about to collapse, none of them dared to take responsibility, and they just put you in the position of mayor, but in the name of what committee, they retained their power. ”

"After the robbers were cleared, they really began to get restless. It seems that now even you want to drive away, this is simply crossing the river and demolishing the bridge. Molini said indignantly.

"Don't say it. Charlotte sighed a little tiredly: "I believe that Mr. Morant has good intentions, although the method is a little wrong. Now that the robbers have been driven out, I need your help to revive Headington, and I really don't deserve such a needless quarrel. ”

"Mayor Mare, but they—" Morini snapped.

"Needless to say, let's just assume that nothing happened just now. Charlotte waved her hand tiredly, and Morini had to stop.

However, Morini did not see the anger that was forcibly suppressed in the eyes of this strong woman...

Manas Island, unknown 10 years ago, is a small island in the middle of the continents of Mordina and Veronica, and now among smugglers, black marketeers and pirates, its fame has almost overshadowed the famous black market in Freetown, on the continent of Mortina.

On this isolated island of about 30 square kilometers, Reed has turned it into a thriving trading city after years of painstaking management.

There are two well-equipped docks throughout the island, which are filled with merchant ships from all continents all year round. The island is home to residential quarters, hotels, infirmaries, warehouses, shops and workshops of all kinds, and a huge market with all kinds of facilities, and the amount of goods and money that flows in and out every day is an astronomical figure.

With this small island as the center, Reed, who is concentrating on overseas trade, is gradually extending the tentacles of the Lowville Chamber of Commerce to various places.

At this moment, in Reed's annex, built on a hilltop in the center of the island, he was listening to Javier's report on Hydington.

"Did it take only one night?" Reed couldn't help but smile when he learned that Raymond had wiped out the bandits outside Headington in just one night: "I originally introduced him to the past, just to give it a try, but his performance really exceeded my expectations." ”

"Yes. Javier nodded: "And their strength is only half that of the bandits, and their losses are very small, which is really impressive." ”

"But," he added, "I find that the people of the Town Council of Headington seem to be very dissatisfied with Raymond, and that something may happen in the future." ”

"It's okay, it's not something we're going to think about. Reed said nonchalantly, "If he doesn't even have the ability to establish himself in Haydington, then he doesn't deserve our attention." ”

"So, have you promised to send a fleet to establish a trade route with Hydington?" asked Javier.

Reid nodded: "Of course, my original intention has been achieved. Now I don't have to personally intervene in the internal affairs of the Rawitt Federation to bring Headington into the trade circle of our Chamber of Commerce, and thus gain a trading point on the continent of Veronica. ”

"Hmph, now I really want to see the faces of those guys in the Lavuit Federation. ”

As he spoke, Reed turned his head and said to the emir beside him, "Go and investigate the geographical location, special products, production capacity, population size and other information of Haydington and the trading towns near him." I also had a plan to draw up for me, I wanted to know how many ships we should send, what products we should use to trade with each other in order to get the most profits, and how to develop this trade line in the future. ”

The emir was a person personally cultivated by Reed, and these important preparations before opening trade routes were essential qualities for a good merchant. Seeing Reed entrusting such an important matter to himself, the young emir's eyes couldn't help but show excitement.

Then Reed said to Javier, "When the fleet is ready, you can follow it to Beddington." ”

Javier was stunned: "Is there anything else you want me to do?"

Reed said: "In the future, we will gradually infiltrate the trade route into the Veronica continent with Headington as the center, so there needs to be a person in charge there." ”

Javier said in disbelief, "Are you saying that you want to hand over this trade route to me?"

Reid nodded: "Yes, you have been with me for so long, it's time to give you a chance to prove yourself, I believe you are a suitable person." ”

Hearing this, Javier couldn't help but be very excited, knowing that being in charge of opening up a new trade route alone is the greatest honor and test that can be given to a businessman. It was from the opening of trade routes on the frozen plateau that Reed gradually became famous.

Now in his 50s, how can he not be thrilled to get such an opportunity. The emir, on the other hand, was taken aback, and then showed an undisguised look of disappointment.

After Javier left excitedly, Reed suddenly said, "Emir, are you disappointed?"

Unexpectedly, his expression at that moment did not hide from Reed's eyes, and the emir was stunned and said, "You... Did you see that?"

Reed shook his head with a smile, his eyes full of love for this young man: "Observe, how many times have I said it, you must pay attention to everything around you at all times." This is an essential point if you want to be a qualified businessman. ”

"Yes, I remember. The emir lowered his head, but he couldn't help but say, "But, I don't understand, why did you give that trade route to Javier?"

"Do you think he's inappropriate?"

The emir shook his head: "No... It's just that, for so many years, he has only done some trivial things for you, and although he has gradually risen to his current position, he has never been in charge of such an important matter before, so..."

At this point, the emir raised his head and said, "I think I am the right person." ”

Reed shook his head: "O Emir, although Javier is not as talented as you, so many years of running around outside has given him one of the most important things, and that is experience. ”

"Relying on Hydington to gradually infiltrate our business circle into the continent of Veronica, to be honest, I don't know if it will succeed. The early development stage will be a long and tedious process, requiring enough patience to do a lot of work, which depends on Javier's experience. ”

"But won't you also leave the preliminary preparations to me this time?" said the emir unconvinced.

"You are my most promising successor, with great talent, but you also have the common problems of young people, arrogance, impatience, and too adventurous, all of which take time to slowly grind." So what you need now is to continue to learn from me and slowly accumulate experience. ”

"Believe me, you're still young, and you have time. In the future, your achievements will not be below me. ”

Reed said this, and the emir had no choice but to say, "I understand. But your Excellency, does that man named Raymond really reassure us?"

"Oh, what do you mean?" Reed raised an eyebrow slightly.

The emir said, "Although it is up to you that he can stop in Hydington. But after all, it is the sphere of influence of the LaWitt Federation, and if LaWitt puts pressure or inducements, it is hard to guarantee that he will not go back on our agreement and take refuge in the other party. ”

Reed smiled and sighed softly: "I will never be wrong, Raymond is ambitious and skillful, and he is definitely not a person who will stoop to the Lavuit Federation." ”

As he spoke, he stood up, slowly walked to the window and said, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the days when I could only avoid the Lavit Federation and quietly do business on the Veronica continent have finally passed. With Hydington, we will be able to gradually expand our influence on the continent of Veronica. ”

"So, we want to fully support Raymond and give him a good price for whatever he wants. This unintentionally planted seed has begun to take root and sprout, and as long as it is cared for properly, it will definitely bear sweet fruits for us in the future. ”

I'm afraid no one would have thought that this big businessman, who grew up from a small trader back then, is now using the money in his hand as a weapon to seize control of a continent at the trade level. He has a long-term vision and great talent, and is no less than a first-rate strategist.

The emir, on the other hand, looked at this idol who was also a master and a father with undisguised admiration.

At this moment, he suddenly seemed to remember something, and hurriedly said, "By the way, Your Excellency, Madame has sent a message." ”

"What?" Hearing this, Reed, who was still pressing his bearings a moment ago, was already full of panic.

"She... What did she say?"

"Madame told you to send her money as soon as possible, this time three times as much as the last one. ”

Reed covered his forehead: "What's wrong with this time?"

The emir also looked sad for Reed: "Uh... It is said that the products that Mrs. spent a lot of money on this time were not sold, and she also blew up a well-equipped workshop. In addition, her guild has a new batch of warlocks, and they urgently need money to cultivate, and because of the relationship between the frozen plateau and the orc war, the price of various raw materials has risen sharply, so..."

"Alright, don't say it. Reed reluctantly interrupted him: "Alas, it's these excuses every time, since she established the guild, in order to cultivate new people, she will do whatever it takes, in fact, this guild is simply what I am raising... No, it should be said that he is raising the money from the territory, but fortunately, the lord never cares. ”

"But why would the lord be so laissez-faire to Madame?" said the emir, puzzled.

Reed sighed with a sigh on his face: "You don't know, in fact, since my father-in-law's time, their father and daughter have eaten the lord, which is really terrible heredity." ”

"So... Do you refuse?" said the emir tentatively.

Reed's eyes widened: "How is it possible, I don't dare, do you dare?"

As soon as these words came out, as if remembering something terrible, Emir's face suddenly turned extremely pale, and he hurriedly shook his head.

Reid waved his hand: "Forget it, just double the amount she said and send the money." Alas, hopefully this time it will take her a little longer. ”

"Understood, I'll do it. Hearing Reed's generosity, the emile couldn't help but stick out his tongue.

You must know that the money that the lady took last time was enough for a nobleman to live comfortably for several years. This time she asked for three times as much, and Lord Reed generously doubled it, a figure that would have stunned anyone.

With such a huge amount, I am afraid that even the four major chambers of commerce have to weigh it, and now the only one who can come up with this huge amount of money casually is the wealthy Lowville Chamber of Commerce.

"Wait. Reed stopped him, "I'll write her a letter myself." I've been running around all the year round, and she, as a mother, has no sense of responsibility, she's always not at home, leaving her daughter in the territory to be taken care of by that even more unreliable grandfather, God knows what bad effects will be affected, alas, it's really damn me..."

Looking at Reed's chattering and worried about his family, Emile couldn't help but think that maybe all the big people have such an unknown side...

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