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Chapter 114 Outer Peninsula (2)

The outer peninsula is desolate in winter, but there is also a feeling of spring.

The pines and cypresses are covered with thick green, like soldiers who have no chance to take a bath; ...

Tens of square kilometers of land are almost covered by vegetation, dotted with buildings representing the characteristics of different eras, and a huge square has been built in the center, and the same huge star array gives people a sense of austerity.

The main road is paved with large stones, which are much better than cement in terms of quality and labor required. From the pier to the center of the peninsula, the stone roads are criss-crossed to the front of each house. Similar luxury behaviors are usually only available to religious institutions. achieve.

Riding on a pony, Cheng Jinzhou looked at the astrologists flying around in the sky with some displeasure, and complained: "They can all fly, why build such a good road."

Shi Yan, who came from Xia Jing to wait on him, said with a smile, "I heard that the Star Warlock Association has too much money to spend, so I guess I don't want to waste it."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the drumming of horses coming from behind, and he didn't have the slightest intention to stop.

Meng Da Meng Er immediately became vigilant. They could do nothing in front of the ritual courtyard. After arriving in the outer peninsula, they just became more attentive.

Seven or eight brown and black horses passed by, and the rider in the front even whistled frivolously, like a motorcyclist of later generations.Cheng Jinzhou was thinking about something, and only smiled a little, but he didn't care too much, while Shi Yan muttered: I won't dismount you in Shaonan.

The whistle blew twice, then stopped abruptly, a group of people suddenly stopped, and then all got off their horses and stood on the side of the road.

Cheng Jinzhou was a little strange, but he still passed them at a constant speed, and then found that the latter got on the horse again, and this time, he followed behind them in a regular manner.

"What's going on?" Cheng Jinzhou's equestrian skills have improved. When the speed is not fast, he can hold the rein with one hand and poke his head on the horse.

"They should be Apprentice Star Warlocks, right? Maybe they saw your badge?" Shi Yan continued to speculate for no reason.

This time he guessed right.

Astrologists usually don't know how to use the roads built on the ground in the outer peninsula.It's like having a helicopter instead of a Rolls-Royce, being an Iron Man instead of being an airplane idiot.

Therefore, in addition to various goods, those running on the stone road are usually young star warlock apprentices, chasing each other and fighting with each other is nothing.However, according to the rules of the island, the Star Warlocks still enjoy the broadest rights, including exclusive access to the road, no overtaking, etc...

No matter how arrogant the astrologer apprentice was, when he saw Cheng Jinzhou's badge, he had to obediently stay behind.Don't worry about your behavior getting into trouble.

Cheng Jinzhou was not in the mood to run fast, so he walked in front so slowly, and the knights behind, no matter how anxious they were, had to follow depressedly. It was not until halfway through the journey, when Cheng Jinzhou turned to the main pier, that they found a fork in the road and fled without hesitation. out.

Some gentlemen probably hate low speeds.

"A bustling wharf. Have you brought all the money?" Cheng Jinzhou asked Shi Yan with a sigh of emotion.

In the past two days, he has visited the outer peninsula. If he described this place as a city, it would feel more like a shrunken Hong Kong—privileges, rich people, and unique concepts are the characteristics of the outer peninsula. The free trade and the huge transaction volume reminded him of his life back then.

The main dock of the peninsula is a very good deep-water port. Although it has not been fully developed, it can also dock more than 50 large ships. It not only trades grain and linen, but also has many special commodities that Cheng Jinzhou has never seen.

It is said that more special and precious products will be drawn in the album and traded from time to time in a certain star warlock's tower. Cheng Jinzhou wanted to make two orders first and buy Star Alliance books before he could wait to try his luck. Information sold by the museum.

Unfortunately, the last time he came, he was empty-handed and had very little contribution. He called Shi Yan over mainly to bring money.

Shi Yan haunted the firm all day long, and said in a more thoughtful manner: "The receipt is with me, and the silver is with Meng Er."

Meng Er turned around and said "hmm" as confirmation.
Although the flying ticket transaction is convenient, because it is not a bank note or a check after all, it needs to be cashed in the imperial treasury, which will make merchants very unhappy.Gold is the best hard currency. 1 taels of silver can be exchanged for 500 taels of gold, which weighs 25 kilograms. According to the standards of the Federal Reserve, it can be made into two easy-to-carry gold bricks (13 kilograms each), or 100 gold nuggets.It’s also easy to trade.

Shi Yan brought 1000 taels of flying tickets, plus other types of money, into a big bag, and carried it on Meng Er's body as if it was nothing.

From the perspective of ordinary people, Meng Da Meng Er's physical fitness is already very strong.

Hearing the noise that was getting closer, Cheng Jinzhou touched his chin and poked his head out, and asked again: "Shi Yan, how is the warehouse prepared at the dock?"

"It's rented for a year, with 10 acres of land, and the rent is 300 taels of silver."

The wharf area of ​​the outer peninsula is very expensive, second only to the price near the imperial city of the capital.And only star warlocks can buy them, and many of the merchants' supplies are placed on the ship, or simply unloaded at the west pier.

"That's enough. Pay attention later. It's best if you can rent a boat here. If you can't rent one, go to the West Pier and rent one and then bring it over."

Shi Yan responded loudly.

Of course, no ship can come to the peripheral pier if it wants to, but Cheng Jinzhou is a two-star warlock, and he can naturally get certified by the Star Warlock Association.For astrologists, the world should be harsh to secular people and lenient to astrologists.

After finishing talking, the wharf appeared in Cheng Jinzhou's eyes. The furthest distance was of course a large ship with sails on it. There were about six or seven ships that could be seen. There are three or four hundred tons of displacement.Smaller ships can only see bare masts, or naked sailors falling on the mast...

Nearby is a trading house built like a plank road. The star warlocks need supplies, and if they have supplies, there will be business.However, those who can open the door on the outer peninsula are top-notch merchants. Their purpose of setting up shop here is not so much to supply the outer peninsula, but to supply the star warlock himself.

In most cases, it is much easier to serve the star warlock and the huge industry behind him.

Because of this, the business houses near the main pier are all magnificently built, especially in line with the aesthetics of astrologists - circles and triangles are the most used shapes, the former belongs to the remnants of classical geometry, and the latter belongs to "modern" mathematics proud.

At a distance of 200 meters from the commercial bank, the floor is covered with wooden slats, which can not only absorb water vapor to keep it dry, but also very comfortable to step on. Of course, the consumption is equally comfortable, and it absorbs water vapor The wood is very easy to deform.

The entire outer peninsula exudes a vague and unobtrusive luxury atmosphere.Countless people breathed the air with their necks up, desperately wanting to blend in...

Shi Yan trotted into a firm with the word "Qin" on it, and then saw a middle-aged man in a tight robe running out after him.

"Master Star Warlock, welcome. Our main business is grain and cloth. I am the store manager, Qin An." Standing a few hundred meters away from the business, the man asked how he was. .
"Do you have any linen?" Cheng Jinzhou's first question left the other party speechless.

Of course Qin Yu Trading Company sells linen. They are even one of the largest cloth merchants in Daxia, but they buy linen in the peripheral peninsula.However, he responded quickly and said: "If you want it, it can be delivered to Xia Jing today."

"Then send it here. Then find me a warehouse." Cheng Jinzhou said and nodded to Shi Yan, who first put up the flying ticket of 1000 taels of silver.

He himself found a deck chair with a view of the sea and sat down.

To do business is to meditate—Cheng Jinzhou found a reason for himself.

Shi Yan was a man who knew a little bit about business. He was talking quietly with the people from Qin Yu Trading Company in the back and discussing the price.The store managers of these shops in the peripheral peninsula all use crystal chandeliers, which are used once every six months and are bright enough. Therefore, no matter how many things Cheng Jinzhou buys, his attitude is absolutely good. In Cheng Jinzhou's view, he almost looks like a professional manager.

Those who can stay here are probably the best professional businessmen in the entire Daxia.

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In the afternoon, Cheng Jinzhou was full of sunbathing, and the boat of Qin Yu Trading Co., staggered to the pier like a man who had eaten enough.

An apprentice star warlock took three knights off the ship. After a general inspection, they saw nearly 200 workers getting off the ship, unloading piles of linen cloth with great speed.

Cheng Jinzhou put down the tea in his hand, clapped his hands and said, "Let's go, I have some food over there, and I'll sell it to you by the way."

Qin An glanced at Shi Yan incomprehensively. Although the latter didn't know what was going on, he still pretended to cooperate and said: "We will discuss the price after seeing the things. In short, it is good that you will not suffer a loss."

"That's good." Qin An stayed in the outer peninsula for three years, but he rarely bought anything from the star warlocks.However, the Qin family is the provider of bulk supplies, so it doesn't matter if they buy them.

Cheng Jinzhou entered the warehouse first, called customer service 010 and said, "Can I owe Star Alliance points now?"

"Your Covenant points are currently 106."

Since reaching level 3, Cheng Jinzhou's motivation has decreased a lot, and the increase in Star Alliance points has actually decreased.He shrugged his shoulders and said, "Then after I borrow it, can I still use the independent trading platform?"

"Nothing below 6 o'clock."

"I'll only lend you one day, and then I'll give it back to you."

"No."

"12 hours."

"No."

Cheng Jinzhou gritted his teeth and thought for a moment, then said: "Then release the news on the independent trading platform. I will use Star Alliance points as collateral to buy grain and sell linen. First trade grain, then trade linen. Each Star Alliance point is mortgaged 10 Star dollars, a total of 1000 star dollars."

Customer Service 010 inquired for a while and replied: "You are currently at Star Alliance Level 3 and can only release information according to the standard. Your request does not comply with the standard."

"Then break it into four parts. The first is to mortgage Covenant points, the second is to purchase food, the third is to sell linen, if you want to sell it directly to you, the fourth is to pay back the money. That'll be fine." Cheng Jinzhou actually didn't have to ask customer service 4 to work, but he just wanted customer service 010 to move, otherwise he would feel uncomfortable.The so-called human motivation is probably derived from this.

Customer Service 010 was silent for a moment and said: "Okay."

Cheng Jinzhou immediately clapped his hands. Next, he will be able to conduct transactions without interruption.

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(End of this chapter)