Chapter 140 The Last Deal (please subscribe)
"Stubborn Castle?"
Wei Yihong smiled and said: "Yes, those three towns have been officially merged, and relying on the collected With the resources, a huge fortress has been successfully built.
However, there is still a large resource gap in building the city wall, and the prices of wood, stone, iron ingots and other resources in the fort are still high. "< br>
“Okay, how many gold coins will you bring back this time?”
Aiboka smiled slightly, knowing that it was time for him to show off. He respectfully handed Xu Lai a box the size of a music box and said:
"Boss, all the gold coins obtained from this transaction are in It’s inside.”
Xu Lai was stunned. The bottom of the box in front of him could be completely covered with two hands, and it was only about ten centimeters high. Even if it was filled with gold coins, how much could it contain?
Looking at Big Aiboka’s confident smile, Xu Lai knew that things were definitely not that simple.
If this guy really exchanged Xu Lai's more than 30 antique calligraphy and paintings for this small box of gold coins, Xu Lai would destroy him instead of killing him. How could he laugh?
Sure enough, as soon as Xu Lai opened the box, the golden light almost blinded Xu Lai's eyes.
Xu Lai took out handful after handful, but there was no shortage of gold coins in the box.
Aboka on the side explained: "Boss, the box in your hand is called "Vikli's Gold Coin Box". It was invented by a great mage named Vicki hundreds of years ago.
This is a magic item, but it is not a one-time use. Depending on the level, it can store ten thousand, one hundred thousand, one million or even unlimited gold coins.
You. The item in my hand is a box of 100,000 gold coins, worth 1,200 gold coins, which I exchanged with a merchant
There are about fifteen thousand gold coins stored in it.
On average, each of those antiques, calligraphy and paintings is sold for about 500 to 600 gold. ”
Hearing that fifteen thousand gold was hidden in this box, Xu Lai immediately breathed a sigh of relief. This money solved his urgent need.
He had promised Bai Yang before, She had to train her forest demons and flower demons first.
Moreover, after seeing a medical clinic worth 300 gold coins, 30 units of wood and 30 units of stone, Xu Lai felt that the blacksmith shop and the grocery store were all worth it. Taverns also have their own special value and should be built as soon as possible
With this money, Xu Lai can implement many of the things he wants to do.
"Old Wei, you have worked hard on this trip. I have promised you before that I will give you a commission.
Let's do this, Old Wei, please calculate, this trip should be divided How much.
For our first dividend, there will be no distinction between priority and credit. All commissions will be shared equally."
As soon as Xu Lai finished speaking, Urdola came out. Said: "Boss, I am extremely grateful to you for curing my leg injury this time. I can't count on my share of the commission this time."
After Urdola finished speaking, Big Abokar followed suit: "Boss, I heard Director Wei say that the commission conditions you gave are based on the actual value of the item and the selling price that we can increase based on our ability.
To tell you the truth, these antique calligraphy and paintings were not even sold for their proper price in my hands. I really have no shame in participating in the dividends."
Wei Yihong scratched his head and said. He said with an embarrassed face: "Well, it seems that my errand was not done well.
Priest Ryan promised to give us ten families before, but the news spread somehow during the recruitment.
As a result, not only the original ten families, but also an entire village want to move to our Qingfeng Town, and High Priest Ryan has agreed to them.”
"A village, are you talking about an entire village?" Xu Lai was surprised. He had just managed to get everyone settled here, but he couldn't bear the arrival of an entire village.
Wei Yihong nodded and said: "That's right, and I heard from High Priest Lane that that village has a relatively close relationship with you.
High Priest Lane also did it for your sake. They agreed to move here, otherwise the whole village would not have been allowed to move to the rear when the labor force was most scarce."
As soon as Xu Lai heard that he was related to Xu Lai, he immediately He knew which village this village was. It must be Gram Village. Xu Lai had also interacted with people from this village.
Laqi, the village chief of Gram Village, also provided help to Xu Lai. Now that they have come to his door, Xu Lai can't help but turn them away.
"Then when will they come?"
Wei Yihong said: "Miss Elena is preparing. The temple has also promised to send two trainee knights to escort them, but Village Chief Lazi and the others also want to be escorted." Pack up supplies.
So I made an agreement with Lacy Village and Miss Elena that they will come with us next time we go to Stone Castle to increase safety.”
At this time Urdora also said: "The orcs will not sit back and watch the temple build the walls of the fortress. The stronghold originally lacks long-range power, and the One-Eye who is good at throwing boulders will have difficulty crossing the Pingfeng Mountains for a while.
Therefore, I estimate that the war between humans and orcs will begin soon.”
Wei Yihong continued: "Village Chief Lachi and others also said that more and more troops have been gathered recently, and ordinary people like them are becoming more and more dangerous.
Almost all the villages and towns that have withdrawn from the front want to Hide to the rear, but unfortunately neither the temple nor Count Aini refuses to let go. They are determined to use them as cannon fodder." Xu Lai fell into silence for a moment, not knowing what to say.
At this time, Big Aiboka said again: "Boss, if you still want to sell those antique calligraphy and paintings, I suggest that we organize a second transportation as soon as possible.
We can bring the people from Gram Village here as soon as possible, so that everyone will not be able to move if the war breaks out.
Secondly, the caravans also smelled the scent. When we came back, we saw that many caravans were already packing their things. If we had gone later, there would probably not be many caravans left there. "
Uldora on the side snorted and said: "Once the war breaks out, what those stupid nobles like to do most is to recruit the business groups and mercenary groups in the city. Be cannon fodder. "
Obviously Urdola suffered a loss in this matter, and his tone was not polite at all.
Xu Lai sighed, thought for a moment and then said: "Then you should work harder, Anyway, this time's goods have been packed in the warehouse. You can pick them up and set off at any time.
Let's have a good rest tonight. It just so happens that you also brought back this four-wheeled medium-sized supply vehicle. This time you can put the weapons and equipment in it together.
In addition, you can't bring too many stones this time. I will bring out another hundred units of iron ingots, plus a hundred units of rare resources, and you can exchange them for gold coins for me as much as possible. ”
After the war broke out, trading to the west had to stop. Jian Yuan had already gone east, but he set out from the no-man’s land to the east, and he didn’t know how far he would go to meet humans. Town.
Therefore, it is possible that this transaction was the last one. Xu Lai even used some of the rare resources he had reserved in order to exchange for as many gold coins as possible.
No matter how precious the rare resources are, Xu Lai won't be able to use them for a while. On the contrary, without a stable source of gold coins, the advancement of Xu Lai's soldiers will be a problem.
Wei Yihong nodded and said: "No problem, we will. Set off early tomorrow morning and try to get back with more gold coins this time. ”
Big Aboka smiled bitterly and said: "It's a pity that these antique calligraphy and paintings can be exchanged for real prices here. Gold and silver vessels can be exchanged for real prices here. When antique calligraphy and paintings appear on such an occasion, the price will be suppressed by an unknown amount.
If we can By transporting it to a prosperous city in the south or an imperial capital, I am sure that the value of this batch of goods will increase tenfold."
Xu Lai also sighed and said, "There is nothing we can do about it, but there is nothing we can do about it. These are extraordinary times, and prices cannot be calculated based on past conventional experience.
You still have to get a share. If you two don't take it, Lao Wei will be embarrassed to take it alone.
You guys. This time you tried your best but failed to get the rewards you deserve. When the next transaction comes, who of you will try your best again? ”
Urdola wanted to speak again, Xu Lai waved his hand and said:
“I’m not pretending to be fat, I’m not rich now.
Let’s do this, Lao Wu, your legs Now that I'm cured, I have to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities. Tahan is my personal guard captain, and I can't keep doing business with you.
Old Wu, you will be the guard captain of this caravan for the time being. Later, go to the warehouse to pick out a good set of equipment and a good horse, and the money will be deducted from your dividends. Do you think that’s okay?”
Urdola snapped again excitedly. Kneeling on the ground, he said: "Uldola, thank you, Your Excellency."
Xu Laixu helped him and then said to Big Aiboka: "Lao Ai, you have experience. From now on, the caravan will gradually be handed over to you. Now, let's help Lao Wei.
Lao Wei, I will I plan to let him work as a diplomat for me. For the time being, you two will still receive the same treatment.
Tonight I will ask Lao Wei to calculate your share of the dividends, and I will let him share your share. I’ll deliver it to you personally.
If you have the same ideas about force as Lao Wu, the equipment in the warehouse will be the same for you to choose from.”
Xu Lai’s words, It can be said that he said it sincerely, at least Big Aiboka seemed to be quite moved.
When Xu Lai finally turned his head to Wei Yihong, Wei Yihong, who had always been sophisticated, felt a little ashamed for the first time and lowered his head and did not dare to look at Xu Lai.
Seeing this, Xu Lai smiled and said: "Old Wei, you heard it just now, let's take care of the commission tonight.
My suggestion is that this time The commission is divided into at least one thousand gold coins. As for the standard, you can draw it up for me tonight.
As for the business transactions, you can leave it to Lao Ai first. I have a few important political matters. The task must be entrusted to you. "
Wei Yihong is over thirty years old, several years older than Xu Lai. When he heard Xu Lai say this, he actually felt a little bit in his heart that a scholar would die for his confidant.
"Boss, I don't dare to boast about anything else. I will do my best to do whatever you ask me to do." It's not a big deal.
It's mainly about two things. One is to maintain the relationship with the temple on my behalf. I guess that Count Aini doesn't want to see me. If there is no support from the temple, he will be afraid. You are about to come over and deal with me.
Secondly, you said there are many people from villages and small towns who want to leave Stone Castle.
I need you to help me find them. Find connections, open this hole wider, and bring more people to Qingfeng Town
But please note that the people I want this time have requirements. They must exchange the heart of the castle for this spot, and I will use the name of a hero to promise to protect their safety forever. ”
(End of this chapter)