Release that Witch

On the tail of Qiu Jin, no winter city ushered in a guest who had not seen for a long time. ?

Businesswoman Margaret.

For the friend who first came to the door and brought a rewarding reward to the struggling Bianque Town, Roland gave a very high standard of courtesy. Not only did the first army firearms welcome, he also personally went to the shoal and took her in. castle.

"You are so polite, kneel," Margaret said with a smile. "I am just an ordinary businessman."

“Without your help, it’s hard to get into the West today,” Roland said easily. “No winter city will never live up to friendship.”

Whether it was the initial bulk purchase of food, or the subsequent loaning of many vessels to transport refugees, it was done with the help of the Margaret Chamber of Commerce. Even Tassa can stand firm in the old king, and can not do without the connections and support of Margaret. Although these are not provided free of charge, Roland is very clear that many things can be done without money.

“It’s my pleasure to be called a friend,” Margaret said slightly. “This time, in addition to fulfilling the previously signed perfume contract, I have brought you new business opportunities,” she pointed to her. “They are the most prominent merchants in the fjord and are very interested in your steam sailing plan.”

"Is it?" Roland smiled. "I will trouble you for introducing me."

According to his practice, dealing with businessmen is to eat and talk. After entering the living room, the long table has been filled with all kinds of delicious food, and these overseas visitors seem to be particularly satisfied with not eating fish. Plus the fjord is not popular aristocratic etiquette, they also tried to control at first. Be yourself and be as elegant as possible. After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere rose higher, and the rituals that were imitated were all left behind.

Roland didn't mind this at all. He liked the lively dining environment more than the cumbersome table rules in the court.

During the chat, he also had a general understanding of the visiting business group. In addition to the two Moore and Marland, the first to visit the Bianyuwan merchants in Bianbu Town, as well as the Chamber of Commerce from the Sunset Island and Shallow Water City. The two islands, one south and one north, are next to the Crescent Bay, forming a close-knit business circle.

As the first place to live in the fjords, the size of the three islands is small, the population and strength are the top of the fjord, and the competition between them is fierce. This can be seen from the scale of the other two fleets. . Each boat docked at the port of Shoal is full of three sea-going vessels, each capable of carrying nearly three hundred people, and the price of a ship such as heavy cargo is close to five thousand gold dragons, not including sailors. Obviously, in the battle for face and strength, the two chambers do not want to lag behind the Crescent Bay.

When the dessert comes up, it means that the talks have officially begun.

"Listen to Margaret, do you want to buy a steam engine?"

"Yes, dear Majesty," Nie Long, the head of the Shallow Water City Chamber of Commerce, spoke first. "But it's not just the steam engine, the steam ship you sell to the Crescent Bay, we also hope to have it."

"I heard that the renovation cost you have previously issued is 1,800 Jinlong? The island is willing to add another two hundred, and the five ships will be rebuilt at the price of two thousand gold dragons." The sunset island merchant Etiye is also unwilling to lag behind. You can pay half of the deposit first."

Obviously they are referring to the steam paddle steamer that Chiwan Bay bought a year ago. For Roland, this is already a technology that is about to be eliminated. It can use this order to train workers and earn a lot of income. A very cost-effective transaction.

"It takes two to three months to rebuild a paddle steamer. It takes about a year for five ships. If you can accept it, City Hall Chief Executive Barov will sign this contract with you."

"There is no problem at all, but there is a small request on the island." Etiye cleared his throat. "We hope that you can use the craftsmen of the fjord to complete the ship renovation."

"What do you mean?" Roland brows.

“Like the steam engine factory in Crescent Bay, we offer you a group of craftsmen whose boats are converted to the islands of Priority Island and wait until the expiration of ten years before giving them the freedom to stay.”

“Shallow Water City also hopes to sign the contract in this way,” said Nibelon. “The five sailboats are only the first orders. If you can promise our request, at least five ships will be remodeled each year.”

So, Roland thought, so this is a big list of ten thousand gold dragons that have been sold for ten years each year, and they will get detailed reform methods after ten years, and they will not be subject to people.

But the fact is that he didn't care to spread the method. Compared to the steam turbine being developed and the three-up steam engine that has already been put into production, the paddle steamer is clearly behind the times.

The purpose of his initial ten-year contract with Chin Moon Bay was to use these ten years to adapt the craftsmen to the life of the West, so that they would not return to the fjord and eventually become a member of the Winter City, not to prevent technology leakage. .

The technology that has left the industrial base is nothing but a seemingly beautiful castle in the air.

Thinking of this, Roland knocked on the table. "There is no problem in principle, but we may be able to make some changes in the details, such as changing ten years into five years..."

Speaking of this, the two big businessmen have a clear smile on their faces. For them, it is a better choice to master the steamboat transformation technology earlier.

"As long as Shallow Water City and Sunset Island are willing to leave the craftsman in the West, I can still give you 20% off the price. How about?"

"This……"

The two suddenly hesitated. After all, the craftsmen were not so well trained. Hundreds of people were shortened by five years, plus two thousand gold dragons per year. Whether the deal is worthwhile or not.

"Your Majesty, can I give you a reply after discussing with other people in the Chamber of Commerce?" Nieberon said.

"Of course," Roland made a gesture of please.

"Also let me retire temporarily," Etiye followed and left the living room.

"So..." He looked at Gamal and Marland. "The purpose of your trip is not a steamship?"

Just as the two chambers of commerce were rushing to talk about business, the representative of the Crescent Moon Bay has always been calm. Sometimes, it is also about the past transactions with Bianbu Town. It feels that they are not coming to talk about business, but to come home. The kind of sentimental sentiment naturally caused Roland’s curiosity.

"No, dear sire, we are also coming for the steamship," added Moore's mouthful of white wine, "but not a paddling made of wood. Jiuyuewan wants to be able to open the wind and the indestructible steel ship is you as the Thunder." The one that adults have built."

When this was said, Margaret changed her face. 8