The King

  Chapter 166 Big business

   After negotiating a big deal, Hudson did not get carried away.

  The income that falls into the bag is the real income. Just a contract of intent means nothing.

  Requiring many experts of the Holy See to sign the contract as a guarantee is not only to worry about the breach of the contract by the other party, but also to prevent the black hands hidden behind the scenes.

  Through the last conversation with Isabel, Hudson knew that the "Blood Moon Horn" was leaked in the Mountain Territory.

  The man behind the scenes has not been found out so far.

  In case the front foot is traded and the back foot is robbed, Hudson can't escape the suspicion.

   Selling the Blood Moon Horn can be regarded as taking what they need.

  If someone spends a lot of money but doesn't bring things back, then they will be missed.

   Being targeted by a powerful force hiding in the dark is definitely not a fun thing.

  Hudson now just wants to throw out the hot potato of "Blood Moon Horn", but he doesn't want to fight with a big force.

   Sending off the envoy amiably, Hudson's mind has already arrived on the battlefield.

  The performance of the frontline defenders was much more tenacious than he expected.

   There are not a few battles with heavy losses, but in the end they persisted until reinforcements arrived and held the last line of defense.

   There is also a lot of bad news, for example: the private army of the aristocrats of the Fengyun Province who arrived at the front line first and garrisoned suffered heavy losses.

  There is a gossip: one-third of the losses on the front line were contributed by the nobles and private soldiers of Fengyun Province.

   Proper fighting is not good, and the technique of sending heads is top-notch.

  Typical negative teaching materials, not active when preparing for the war, now is the time to pay the price.

   Also performing garrison missions, the performance of noble private troops in other provinces is much better.

  The loss is heavy and cannot be avoided. But everyone's casualty rate is still under control overall.

  As a negative case, Hudson also used the nobles of Fengyun Province as propaganda, repeatedly emphasizing the importance of training.

   As for whether this will offend the nobles in Fengyun Province, there is no need to worry at all.

   It's only been three months since the half-year garrison time, and there is still half of the time left, and they don't know how they will survive.

  Even if the garrison mission is completed, there may not be many nobles who can come down from the battlefield.

  All of them were injured, and they were busy going home to lick their wounds and regain their vitality. It was too late to prepare for the next call. How could they care about Hudson.

   Similar negative publicity is not just Hudson doing it in Wright County.

  In order to urge the people below to strengthen training, the governors and county guards in almost all places did not forget to step on it.

  While busy with training, he also has to pay attention to the development of the territory, Hudson is also very tired.

  The only good news is that after the expansion of the mining area, the food crisis in the territory has also passed smoothly.

  The operation is nothing new, it is nothing more than a latte and exchange of food with the nobles in the province.

   After these people obtained the iron, whether they forged weapons for their own use, or whether they used weapons and armor to rush to the kingdom's mission was not in the scope of Hudson's concern.

   In times of crisis, the nobles' response ability is still good.

   Led by the Dalton family, the first batch of supplies purchased from overseas has arrived in the southeastern province.

  Unfortunately, I haven't disembarked yet, and I will be sent to the front line soon.

  Governor's Office repeated orders to quell prices, but in the end they couldn't hold on.

  Affected by the war, prices are still inevitably soaring.

  Food prices have skyrocketed by 80%, daily necessities by 50%, and some special commodities have even doubled directly.

  The merchants who hoarded their money made a fortune, but unfortunately, before they had time to settle their pockets, they were killed by the Governor's Mansion to make an example of others.

  Severe strikes cannot stop the stimulation of interests.

  Even if the supply of materials is still sufficient, there are too many excuses to inflate prices for huge profits.

  The self-sufficient nobles and gentlemen will not be greatly affected, but the free people will be miserable.

  Rising prices are not just a problem in the southeastern provinces. None of the three northern countries caught in the flames of war escaped.

  …

   "Master, I just received news that a group of war horses from the Warren Chamber of Commerce will arrive in the Southeast Province soon."

  The words of the old housekeeper made Hudson look refreshed.

  In the era of cold weapons, war horses are really important. Even as the defender of the city, no one would dislike their own mobility.

  In the establishment of the army of the Alpha Kingdom, the ration standard for war horses is on par with that of the knight master.

  After the war broke out, the price of war horses also rose.

  A high-quality war horse can often be sold for tens or even hundreds of gold coins.

  Even if it is an ordinary war horse, it is impossible to take it without a dozen gold coins.

  The high price is just a pain in the ass, and out of stock is the most unsolvable problem.

   If supply exceeds demand, there will be excess profits.

  Warren Chamber of Commerce, as one of the four major chambers of commerce in the mainland, is also a logical thing to get involved in this kind of business.

   "Do you know how many war horses the Warren Chamber of Commerce shipped over this time, and where are they delivered?"

   Hudson asked concerned.

   There are many merchants engaged in the horse trade business, but most merchants sell only a few or a dozen war horses at a time, and those with hundreds of horses are considered big merchants.

  As the largest seller of iron products in the southeast, the Mountain Territory has always had close ties with merchants.

  After the war broke out, through the previous business network, Hudson also successively obtained hundreds of war horses.

   If you want more, you can’t help it. Nobles everywhere are snapping up. No one will let go of things that enhance the ability to save lives on the battlefield.

  There are many competitors. If there are too few horses delivered, it is estimated that they will be snapped up before Hudson sends people over.

   "It is said that there are more than 3,000 horses. The Warren Chamber of Commerce is preparing to auction them in Beida City, but no reservations are accepted."

  Hearing this answer, Hudson lost interest in an instant.

   There are only 3,000 war horses, and they are still sold at auction, clearly wanting to make a lot of money.

  Competing for financial resources, he is not the opponent of the old nobles.

  Deep in his heart, Hudson complained about those veteran nobles more than once. Knowing that war may break out, why not raise more war horses?

  Of course, this can only be thought about. The early warning of the orc invasion is rehearsed almost every few years.

   Until the moment of the real outbreak, no one knows when the war will break out.

   If you reserve in advance, you can only keep a large number of war horses all the time.

  War horses are pure consumables, and the money and food consumed for daily feeding alone are higher than maintaining the same number of standing infantry.

   Except for the wealthy nobles, who can keep thousands of war horses all the time?

  At the beginning of the business, Hudson could not afford to raise only 20 or 30 war horses, so he could only sell them for cash.

  If it weren't for the pressure to go to the battlefield, Hudson would not purchase a large number of horses even now.

  Nominally, he, the Viscount, is now commanding tens of thousands of troops, and it is not too much to have a thousand-man cavalry regiment.

   It's a pity that these soldiers are all pieced together by everyone, and he only has temporary command.

  Cavalry is too expensive. Even forming a small cavalry regiment with hundreds of people will put a lot of pressure on the mountain leaders.

   "Understood, remember to remind me to attend."

   Hudson said coldly.

  Whether there is a chance, you have to try it.

  The money of the veteran nobles did not fall from the sky, and no one wanted to be taken advantage of.

   Rather than fight to the death, it is better to secretly collude and carve up.

   Connect them in series, maybe you can get a share of the pie.

  Having spent two or three years in the aristocratic circle, I have never even seen an auction. It is a tragedy to think about it.

  …

  In Dardir City, an old man lay lazily in front of the grocery store, bathed in the afterglow of spring.

   "Grandpa, your business vision is really not very good. You don't choose from so many places in Dadir City, but choose such a remote shop.

   This shop has been in operation for more than three months, and the number of customers who come to buy things every day is not as many as our shop!

  Business continues as you do, and we will have to move again soon. "

  The little girl complained helplessly.

   She has absolutely no hope for her own business. Business at home has never been better for as long as I can remember.

  Deep in her heart, she has decided that her grandfather is not suitable for business.

  The products in the store are quite satisfactory, they are some fast-selling daily necessities, and some of them are in short supply.

   It stands to reason that as long as the price is reasonable, no customers will come to your door.

  It can't stand the remote location of the store.

   Not far away is a military camp, and there are no residents nearby.

  Don't expect the conscripted serf soldiers to have any purchasing power. Maybe people don't know what money looks like from birth to now.

   "You can't blame me, who knew that the orcs would suddenly invade.

  伱Go to the city to see, is there any shop that is doing well now?

  Everyone is gritting their teeth to support. Although the passenger flow here is small, the rent cost is also low.

  I bet, among the big and small shops in the city, our losses are definitely the smallest! "

  The old man forcibly quibbled.

  The losses of others are all temporary losses; they are different, they have been losing money since their opening until now.

  The smell of gunpowder filled the air, and the aristocratic gentlemen in Wright County were all busy training soldiers and horses, so they had no time to spend at all.

  The free people in the city are mainly businessmen like them, and the source of customers is extremely limited.

   This is because Viscount Sith considered the long-term development and did not rush to collect war taxes, otherwise everyone would run away.

"whee…

  Grandpa, you are blushing.

   Admit it, everyone knows you didn't get rich anyway.

   How about we also sell horses?

  Currently, the war horses of the Alpha Kingdom are the best sellers, and they are quickly sold out as soon as they are shipped.

  I heard that many businessmen have switched to selling horses now, and all of them make a lot of money..."

  The little girl had a flash of inspiration.

  The old man rolled his eyes directly. If it is for making money, it is definitely a good business to sell horses now.

  Being unable to tell the winner in the Northern Xinjiang battlefield means that the price of war horses will rise for a long time, and the profits will inevitably be extremely rich.

   I think he is also a big boss. Although his status is not visible, his pockets are very big.

   "Okay, Guna. How many times have I told you that hot business can't be touched.

  You only see how much the horse dealers earn, but you know how much risk they take.

  Not to mention the bandits and bandits along the way. How can the business of noble gentlemen be easy to do, if the price negotiation collapses, maybe it will..."

   While speaking, the old man made a movement of wiping his neck.

  It's a pity that all of this has no deterrent effect on Guna.

  Even if it is dangerous, it is also dangerous for others. After so many years of running around, anyone who came to trouble them ended up dying in an ugly way.

   Weird elf does not mean no mind.

   After so many years wandering in the mainland, I have never seen anyone stronger than her grandfather, but my grandfather is a coward.

  During the conversation, a burly middle-aged man came to the door of the store. It was rare for business to come to the door, and the old man hurriedly greeted the waiter to receive him.

   "You're welcome, tell your boss to come out, I have a big deal to talk to him!"

  The icy voice makes one's scalp tingle after hearing it.

"here we go again!"

  Guna muttered to herself.

  Similar "big deals" will appear on time when their business cannot continue.

  Relying on these "big businesses" that emerged from unknown cracks in the rocks, the old man's business that has been losing money has been successfully maintained.

   "I'm the boss, what do you want sir?"

   "By the way, this is not a place to talk, sir follow me!

  Guna, what are you still doing in a daze, quickly take out my treasured tea leaves and entertain distinguished guests! "

   While speaking, he led the middle-aged man into the guest room.

   "There is no need for entertaining. When discussing business, I don't like being disturbed by others."

   Guna has heard the same old words more than a dozen times. I've been bored for a long time, so if it's inconvenient to disturb, just tell her not to eavesdrop.

  Professed to be a businessman, you can't stand up to customers. Guna stomped her feet secretly, then turned and left.

  The owners all avoided, and the shop assistants even left early. I am afraid that the poor reception will annoy the big customers and ruin the business.

  …

   After confirming that no one was eavesdropping, the old man's aura changed, and he asked:

   "Come here to look for me at this time. Could it be that the investigation has come to fruition?"

  Connectors are also particular.

  As an underground organization, it has not been taken care of by anyone, and it is all due to the well-done covert work.

   "Holy Lord, people from the Holy See have found the mountain leader.

  The internal security of the mountain territory is too strict, and we cannot infiltrate it.

   What exactly happened is still unknown for the time being.

   But what is certain is that there was no conflict between the two sides.

  The most noteworthy is a singer named Isabel, who is an intelligence officer developed by the Holy See and has contacted Viscount Hudson many times.

   It is said that there is still an affair between the two. Perhaps there was no conflict between the two parties, and it had something to do with her. "

  The middle-aged man replied seriously.

   Tracking work is not easy to do, especially in heavily guarded places like mountainous areas, which limits their room for display.

   "Hudson is not a simple character, and he will never give up the horn of the blood moon for a woman.

  There is no conflict between the two parties, either the things are not in the mountain territory; or the two parties have reached a secret deal.

   Continue to stare at the mountain leader. If a deal is reached, he will never give up this opportunity to rip off.

  The transportation of bulk materials will definitely leave clues..."

   As soon as the words came to a normal level, the old man suddenly realized that something was wrong.

   Dealing with the Holy See at this juncture is already full of risks. If you engage in bulk material transactions, wouldn't it be intentional to let interested people find out?

  This kind of stupid thing will definitely not be done by a shrewd "Generation Generation".

   With the great reputation of the Blood Moon Horn, it is directly valued in gold coins, and there are not hundreds of carriages to pull it.

   With such a massive cash transfer, it is impossible not to leak the wind.

  The essence of the transaction is equivalent exchange, as long as the value is about the same, there is no need to use gold coins foolishly.

  The Holy See has a rich family background, so it is completely possible to trade some valuable treasures.

  (end of this chapter)