RNP Chapter 98 New Business
Chapter 98 New Business
"A new business?"
Upon hearing Luo Ang's words, the noble procession in front of them was taken aback.
The next moment, Te Wengtong pushed two boxes in a cart to the crowd and slowly opened the boxes in front of him.
In an instant, a dazzling light burst forth before everyone's eyes.
One box contained gold coins of different types, totaling tens of thousands, from various countries.
The other box contained countless pieces of jewelry, pearls, gemstones, coral, crystal, and more.
These were all spoils of war obtained from the wizard Recent—who ruled the Storm Sea for over twenty years, plundering wizards himself and his pirates who also blockaded shipping lanes and raided fleets.
It is easy to imagine how much wealth he has accumulated over the past two decades.
Although all the materials related to mystery in this wealth had been completely consumed by the wizard Recent, and the remaining items were of little use to the wizard, the person standing in front of this wealth was just an ordinary person.
When the radiance of that wealth was revealed, the group of people from Iron Felt City once again held their breath, and their hearts stopped beating.
It was as if I had been subjected to another round of heartbeat resonance magic.
This was an immense fortune they had never seen before.
Tens of thousands of gold coins, and jewelry worth several times or even dozens of times that amount... totaling tens of thousands of gold coins.
Even if you were to search all the cash in Iron Sword Territory and Blood Fang Territory, you still wouldn't have this much.
Even if all the wealth accumulated by a viscount family over a hundred years were converted into currency, it wouldn't amount to this much. One can only imagine how enormous this wealth is.
This enormous wealth alone would be enough to completely destroy the markets of several nearby viscountries!
"No wonder in ancient legends, even those kings who were reduced to beggars could turn their fortunes around once they gained the favor of a certain wizard."
"So, wizards are this wealthy?" This thought crossed Viscount Bloodfang's mind for a moment, before he vaguely continued with another question.
"What kind of business requires so much money?"
Next, Luo Ang's voice rang out, answering his question.
"I have some new plans in Chashanling."
"Next, I need a lot of artisans, laborers, and freemen."
"I hope that when someone comes to Chashanling, they will not be stopped by you."
"I also don't want to see them being robbed by bandits in your territory on their way here, or after they've made money here and left."
"Of course, I also know that there will always be bandits in the territory of nobles. There will be casualties and compensation when bandits are wiped out."
"I won't make things difficult for you. I'll cover half of the expenses you incurred in clearing out the bandits, as well as the subsequent compensation."
"Consider it me hiring you."
Hearing Loon's words, the nobles and knights present originally wanted to argue that they were noble nobles, not lowly mercenaries—but seeing the two boxes of glittering treasure, they put away their thoughts of arguing.
Becoming a mercenary isn't out of the question.
"Sir, is this all our military spending?"
The blood relatives of Viscount Bloodfang and Viscount Little Iron Sword swallowed hard.
They felt they were fully capable of handling this business—even if other nobles in their territories were dissatisfied, this enormous wealth would be enough for them to wipe out the dissentful nobles as if they were bandits, leaving only their business in each of their territories.
"You wish," Luo Ang scoffed.
"Besides the bandits, there are also roads."
"I've traveled the road between Chashanling and Iron Felt City, and it's really not a good road."
"I hope that in the time to come, you will be able to level all the roads in your territories."
"At least, it allows people and carriages to pass through easily."
Hearing Luo Ang's words, the elders of Viscount Bloodfang and Viscount Little Iron Sword fell silent.
In truth, this deal is quite simple—its essence is buying into the future time of Bloodfang Territory and Ironsword Territory!
Reorganize the troops and wipe out the bandits.
Repair and protect the roads.
No, it's not just roads... it's trade routes!
Later, we may need to escort some craftsmen to this mountain pass.
Ultimately, it's about using Forked Ridge as the center, making Bloodfang Territory and Iron Sword Territory serve Forked Ridge.
—Whether in politics, military affairs, or business.
What do they take Bloodfang Territory and Iron Sword Territory for?
Are they vassal nobles with no autonomy?
But... looking at the enormous wealth before him... and the terrifying martial prowess of these two wizards.
The allure of wealth.
The threat of force.
With both factors combined, neither Viscount Bloodfang nor Viscount Little Iron Sword could bring themselves to refuse.
They were neither willing nor dared to.
Then the only option is to agree.
"Think about it carefully, if a superior lord is willing to spend so much wealth to support the development of a subordinate territory, then becoming a vassal noble is not an option."
"Don't even mention being a vassal, I'd even be happy to be treated like a son!"
Viscount Bloodfang and Viscount Ironsword exchanged a glance and quickly made a decision.
"As you wish!" Both bowed to Luo Ang with their hands on their chests, then turned and left with half of the gold coins and jewels.
The remaining half was the money that Loen and his team left for the craftsmen.
"Oh, right." Just as they turned around, Luo Ang's voice rang out.
"Don't forget about agricultural taxes either."
"Whether it's when I go out and see those farmers who don't have enough to eat or wear."
"I've heard that some people were stopped on their way to Chashanling, or that some were robbed on their way back from Chashanling."
"I'll take it all as your doing and hold you responsible."
Luo Ang said with a smile.
Luo Ang knew very well that, in any era, there was always room for manipulation and deception, and the effort required to investigate such matters was immense.
Fortunately, this is an era where great power returns to itself—Loon doesn't need to be overly rule-abiding!
There's no need to be overly fair.
In short, outside of Forked Ridge are Bloodfang Territory and Ironsword Territory.
The ones in charge are Viscount Bloodfang and Viscount Ironsword.
If any problems arise, Luo Ang will contact them directly.
Loon believed that, for the sake of his life, Viscount Bloodfang and the newly appointed Viscount Little Iron Sword would take these matters very seriously!
After signing the contract, Teon left the White Whale in front of Fork Ridge as Loon and his men's vehicle, while he himself drove the Black Oak back to the Storm Sea, flying Loon and his men's wizard flag.
Since Luo Ang and his group have decided to settle in Chashanling, the Baishi Chamber of Commerce and the Jinjinhua Chamber of Commerce will naturally move their headquarters here as well.
The focus of the two chambers of commerce will gradually shift from the sea to the shore.