Chapter 40 Compensation

Xu Yi didn't know what happened on the border between the Luerxun Kingdom and the Candela Empire, but after autumn, the Luerxun Kingdom suddenly placed a large number of orders for a new batch of military magic machines to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, which made his heart There was a hint of vigilance.

Although the Luerson Kingdom has been purchasing a large amount of military magic machinery from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce before, and has always hoped that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will give the Luerson Kingdom an equal share of military magic machinery supply as it did with the Lampari Kingdom, but here Before, the Kingdom of Rulson had some rings in this regard, and it didn't make demands without a bottom line.

But this time, the Luerxun Kingdom not only directly raised the required military magic machinery to a higher level, but changed from the magic repeater and a small number of individual magic bazookas that were mainly needed before to the main requirement in addition to individual magic bazookas, and even required A large number of high-end military magic machinery such as magic artillery and magic rockets.

And in order to ensure that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can win their conditions, the Luerxun Kingdom privately sent a delegation to negotiate, and even proposed three conditions that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce could hardly refuse.

The first condition is to fully open the mineral market for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Luerson, and there will be no quota restrictions on the purchase of various minerals by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Luerson.

Second, allow Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to directly invest in various mines in the Luerxun Kingdom to achieve limited holdings and allow Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to have certain independent management rights.

Third, further reduce the tariffs of the Luerson Kingdom on various magical machinery products of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and open a duty-free trade zone for the Azshara tribe not far from the border between the Luerson Kingdom and the Principality of Standing, and sell them here All kinds of magic machinery products produced by Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Tariffs will be completely exempted.

have to say. The benefits brought by these three conditions to Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are too great. So much so that Xu Yi couldn't help being tempted by it.

But before agreeing to these conditions, Xu Yi must confirm one thing.

"The actions of the Rulson Kingdom are simply militaristic, Seweini, are you sure they are not planning to go to war with your Lampari Kingdom?" Xu Yi frowned and asked Seweini, who was sitting opposite and sipping a glass of iced juice .

"I'm not 100% sure." Seweini put down the juice, thought about it, and shook his head lightly. "However, I don't think that the sudden desire of the Rulson Kingdom for military magic machines is because they want to go to war with us, because it won't do them any good. Just last month. We have also reached a number of agreements between our two countries, We have cooperated in various aspects regarding agricultural cooperation and exchanges and the common development of the magic industry. If they want to start a war with us, why would they waste so much effort?"

"Well, I also think that unless everyone in the Luerxun Kingdom suddenly went crazy, it would be impossible to go to war with you. But they suddenly proposed such a surprising condition, which really makes me feel a little uneasy." Xu Yi pondered. . "Sevini, from your point of view, why do you think they did this? I don't believe that there is no reason for them to give up such a big benefit to our chamber of commerce."

Sevini smiled slightly: "Xu Yi, you are only worried that the Rulson Kingdom will suddenly declare war on our Lampari Kingdom. Have you ever thought that our Lampari Kingdom will suddenly declare war like the Rulson Kingdom?"

Xu Yi was startled: "How is this possible? Unless you are crazy."

"I'm not crazy. So in fact this is of course impossible. But Xu Yi, if you are King Trutz and you know that there is a country similar to yourself but with a stronger military power than your own country, then you Would you feel uneasy?"

Xu Yi's heart moved: "You mean...the Luerxun Kingdom is actually just to let themselves catch up with your Lampari Kingdom in terms of military magic machinery and equipment?"

"Probably so." Seweini turned his head to look southeast, smiled and continued: "It's always disturbing to have a dangerous guy around you, isn't it?"

Xu Yi couldn't help but shook his head: "I really don't understand what you kings are thinking. If you are so rich, why don't you invest more in improving the lives of your own people? Obviously, I am willing to share with Lu Erxun The Kingdom cooperates to carry out more cooperative projects on civilian magic machines, but King Trutz is always unwilling to make up his mind. Now for some military magic machines, he is willing to pay such a high price."

"Actually, you know the reason, don't you? You just don't want to admit it." Sevini smiled. "Even if you have the best things in your hands, if you don't have enough strength to protect them, it will be as dangerous as a lonely child with a bag of gold coins."

Xu Yi sighed: "Okay, I understand this truth, but I really don't want to admit it. Forget it, ignore what King Trutz thinks, Sevini, what's your opinion?"

"Is my opinion that important?" Sevini tilted his head and looked at Xu Yi, with a playful look on his face.

Probably only in front of Xu Yi, Her Majesty the Queen of the Kingdom of Lampari would show this young girl's side.

"Of course it's important. Improving the military strength of the Rulson Kingdom will definitely have an impact on your Lampari Kingdom, so I came to see you this time just to hear your thoughts on this matter." Xu Yi said seriously.

"My thoughts...it doesn't matter." Seweini replied with a relaxed face. "Anyway, even if your chamber of commerce agrees to the Rulson Kingdom's purchase request, the military magic machinery they obtained is still inferior to our Lampari Kingdom in terms of grade, isn't it? If this is the case, then they will not pose a threat to us. As for our two countries, the best situation is actually that the strengths of both sides are similar, and one of them should not be too strong, which will be more beneficial to the cooperation between the two parties.”

Xu Yi nodded, expressing his understanding.

It comes down to balance.

Whether it is the Lampari Kingdom or the Rulson Kingdom, if one of the countries is obviously too strong, it will cause a series of discordant things because of the imbalance of strength.

However, these two countries are not super continental empires like the Maro Empire and the Candela Empire. It is impossible for them to simply consider the threat of each other without any scruples.

Among them, the Luerson Kingdom is surrounded by the behemoth of the Candela Empire, so it is even more impossible to be unscrupulous.

This time, the main purpose of purchasing a large number of military magic machines from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce should still be for self-protection.

It's just that the purchase request came too suddenly this time, and the conditions given were too generous, which made Xu Yi feel a little confused.

However, for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, the conditions offered by the Luerson Kingdom are really irresistible, and now that Xu Yi has clarified the attitude of the largest partner of the Lampari Kingdom from Sevini, so there is no need to worry about it. Therefore, Xu Yi has decided to accept this condition of the Luerxun Kingdom and sell them a new batch of military magic machines.

Of course, while giving the Rulson Kingdom a taste of the sweetness, it is natural not to treat the Lampari Kingdom badly.

Xu Yi took out a document and handed it to Seweney.

"I came to see you this time, in addition to asking you about your Lampali Kingdom's opinion on this matter, I also want to tell you good news." Xu Yi smiled.

"What good news?" Sevini took the document with some surprise.

"Just look at it and you'll find out."

Sevini opened the file and glanced at it, then sat up straight in surprise.

"The magic airship has finally achieved mass production? Great!" Sevini quickly read the document, but frowned slightly. "Only...five ships can be delivered this year? Isn't that too little?"

Seeing Sevini's mournful eyes projected over, Xu Yi smiled wryly and raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.

"Don't look at me like that, I can't help it. The output is only so high, and I have to give priority to ensuring the necessary equipment for the escort. It is not easy to spare five ships for you within this year."

Sevini glanced at Xu Yi rather sadly: "Don't forget that when you promised to provide us with a hundred magic airships, I signed the agreement with you without hesitation. It has been several years now , you only gave me five ships..."

Xu Yi could only continue to smile wryly: "You have to understand, after all, this is something that flies in the sky. If it is not guaranteed to be safe, how dare I deliver it casually. In order to study this thing, the people in the research institute have not missed long vacations for several years Now, you have to show your understanding of their hard work."

Sevini suddenly pursed his lips and smiled: "It shouldn't be me who understands the hard work of your Dean Evita, but you, the chairman, right?"

Xu Yi ignored her teasing and clicked on the document.

"If there is no problem, sign it. Next month, you will send some people to our chamber of commerce to receive training in the posture and basic maintenance of the magic airship. Otherwise, even if these things are handed over to you, you will not be able to use them."

"Understood, my President Xu." Seweini smiled lightly, and signed his name at the bottom of the document without hesitation. When he handed one of the copies to Xu Yi, he suddenly said: "By the way, Xu Yi, although I believe that the Luerxun Kingdom will not have any hostility towards us, just in case, should we also do it?" How about some countermeasures?"

"for example?"

"For example, you can sell us some more high-end military magic machines? I heard that your chamber of commerce is developing a magic chariot recently. Can you sell us some too?"

"Impossible." Xu Yi instantly vetoed it. "The magic chariot is still in the research and development process, and it is impossible to take it out for sale. It is expected to be officially put into mass production and sale, and it will take three years at the earliest."

"The magic rocket and the mobile magic rocket vehicle..."

"That's impossible. I don't plan to sell these two for the time being."

Sevini couldn't help but glared at Xu Yi: "It means you plan to send me away with only five magic airships?"

Xu Yi chuckled, took out another document and threw it to Seweini.

"Don't just focus on military magic machinery. Here, I don't believe you are not interested in this."

Sevini picked up the document suspiciously and looked at it, his eyes lit up immediately. (To be continued..)