The Sun King's Evidence

"What kind of wind brought Miss Sulia here?" Ryan's eyes lit up.

The heroic female knight was dressed particularly stunningly today. She wore a kite purple orchid chiffon shirt and a pink woolen coat, white tight breeches that outlined a pair of slender and straight legs, and brown high riding boots with silver hangings on them. chain jewelry.

"I heard that Lord Lane summoned all the merchants, so I came over to take a look. Do you mind?" The female knight showed a touching smile: "By the way, I also have something to ask of Lord Lane."

"Miss Sulia, if you have any questions, you can tell her directly." Ryan got off his horse. He had always had an excellent impression of the Duke's daughter.

"My matter is not urgent. It is not too late to wait until Lord Ryan has finished handling everything." Sulia shook her head calmly, and the smile on her delicate face moistened people's hearts like the dew of early spring: "If there are not enough manpower, Ryan Sir, you can do whatever you want, I believe I will be a good helper."

"But I, a baron, dare not order His Excellency the Marquis. Dear Miss Sulia, please come in." What made the female knight unhappy was that Ryan did not take her suggestion seriously at all, but pointed it out directly. The difference between the two identities.

I am a baron and you are a marquis. I cannot order you.

The two people walked into the hall, where many big businessmen were already waiting, including two of Ryan's old acquaintances, Hadrian and Oliver.

It was still a while before the appointed time, so most of the merchants were whispering.

"Hello! Mr. Ryan... no, it should be Mr. Ryan, congratulations!" Oliver first acted like he was very familiar with Ryan. The businessman from the empire loudly congratulated Ryan on his promotion.

"Thank you very much! Mr. Oliver seems to be doing well recently!" Ryan also said with a smile. His philistine look made Sulia unable to tell whether this man was a noble Holy Grail knight or a cunning profiteer.

Oliver has been very proud of himself recently. With Ryan's guidance, he quickly gathered manpower before Nord closed the port, and then went to the Northland to take over a large amount of reconstruction work.

Lane's face was indeed very useful. Many lords trusted him when they saw that he was introduced by Lane. Oliver continued to receive new jobs and earned a large amount of gold and silver. He then used the gold and silver to purchase many large quantities of goods before returning. Marienburg once again made a killing.

The imperial businessman was convinced that only Lane was his savior and his lucky star. So after receiving Lane's letter this time, he not only brought his manpower here, but also planned to change his main business location here. He plans to take root here in the future.

He has been inspecting the town in the past few days and has taken a fancy to a piece of land.

As for the relationship between Hadrian and Ryan, it goes without saying. Although it is not as good as the relationship between Oliver and Ryan, they still have business dealings. After receiving the news, he personally brought people to Ryan's castle.

The other businessmen had no friendship with Ryan. Although they also wanted to say hello, they were all stopped by the tax officer Gasparton: "Please wait, wait, gentlemen, the Baron has something to deal with." , it’s not the appointed time yet, please be patient.”

Going up the wooden spiral staircase of the castle, the female knight said curiously: "You seem to be very popular with those businessmen? I think they are all very enthusiastic about you."

"They are naturally enthusiastic when they make money. They are a group of people who pursue wealth." Ryan said with a smile: "Their enthusiasm for wealth is no less than the knights' desire for the Holy Grail."

Lidya Su frowned slightly after hearing this description: "This metaphor... seems inappropriate."

"This metaphor is very appropriate, Miss Sulia. Everyone has the right to pursue their dreams. We cannot say that our pursuit of the Holy Grail is noble, and their pursuit of wealth is despicable. You have to respect a person who gives everything for his dream... ...Even the enemy." Ryan continued: "Of course, when we meet on the battlefield, respect means that you will use all of yourself to defeat him."

These words made Lidya Su thoughtful: "Respecting your opponent means respecting yourself?"

"That's it."

Ten minutes later, the baron brought his tax officer and the Duke's daughter to the middle of the hall on the first floor of the castle: "Gentlemen, you must know the reason why I invite you here today. I have a big business here." Doing it with everyone, this big business includes many aspects, so please don’t be anxious and let us talk about it one by one.”

There were more than a dozen big businessmen sitting in the hall. They all nodded after hearing this: "Mr. Lane, please explain clearly."

"First of all, my castle needs to be repaired and renovated. I need to order a batch of the best furniture, carpets and various accessories made of cherry wood. Many facilities in the entire castle need to be newly built and improved. I also need to build several buildings. A new facility.”

"I need a new stable, the kind that can support pure-blooded elf war horses."

"I also need a martial arts field that can provide an excellent training ground for my soldiers."

"I need a cellar that's deep and big enough."

"A spire, exactly as shown in this design."

"I also need..."

The first thing Ryan talked about was the construction of his castle. He planned to renovate and build the entire castle. The amount of work shocked the businessmen. This astonishing cost was almost more expensive than rebuilding the castle. .

After Ryan finished reporting the first project, he said to the businessmen: "I will pay 40% of the project price first, and then pay 50% after the project is completed. As for the last 10%, if If there are no problems for a few years, the balance will be settled.”

The female knight sat aside and listened. Listening to Ryan's plan, Sulia's eyes flashed with something strange. She felt that this method of payment was quite good and guaranteed, and she must tell her father when she returned.

The businessmen lowered their heads and thought about it, and they all thought it was okay. Among them, the businessman who was the most low-key in his clothing and the least talkative spoke.

This businessman is called Ismael. He seems to be the most low-key, but in fact he is a famous merchant in Brittany. He once served as the butler of the Duke of Bordeaux. Because of his excellent business ability, he was given a gift by the Duke. He started to do business independently in the name of "Ismail". He looks to be in his forties this year, with a goatee. He is handsome and very easy to get close to and trust, and he also has the bearing of being the leader of businessmen.

Under everyone's gaze, Ismail spoke, and his voice was gentle and gentle: "Your Majesty, Baron, your requirements are very high, and your payment method is also very reasonable. I just don't know how much money Your Majesty the Baron wants to pay." To complete this reconstruction project?”

"How much money I pay does not depend on me, but on everyone." Ryan's words were shocking. Many businessmen thought, didn't this make them ask for high prices?

"In this way, I will give you gentlemen some time. According to my standards, please calculate your asking price, and then write it to me on a piece of paper. I will choose a gentleman with a lower and relatively reasonable price and hand over the project. Hold him accountable," Ryan continued.

What? The businessmen were shocked at first, but they immediately realized what Ryan was thinking.

This baron is trying to keep costs down as much as possible through this method.

However, the profits from this project were so huge that hostility quickly developed among the businessmen. While they were carefully calculating the costs, they were also carefully calculating how much profit they would have to cough up to suppress other people's quotations.

Only Ismail remained motionless. The big trench trader closed his eyes, took the note, wrote down a series of numbers, and then motioned to his subordinates to pass it to Gasparton. Behind him was the support of Duke Bordeaux. The cost is much lower than what other merchants require.

His rich experience allows him to roughly estimate how much profit his peers can make and how much he can earn.

Sure enough, the big businessman's quotation of 7,800 gold crowns stood out from the general quotations of eight or nine thousand gold crowns from many businessmen, and he successfully won the first major project.

"Leave it to me, Your Excellency Baron. In four months, you will be able to see a brand new castle belonging to you. This ancient castle will have a new look and a new look." Ismail shook hands with Ryan, and the big businessman smiled. Tao, although Ryan's method made him less profitable, there was still a lot of profit in it.

"I'm looking forward to it." Ryan nodded and smiled, and the two of them officially signed the contract in front of everyone.

Hadrian was secretly annoyed when he saw this. This big businessman from the southern country knew that he could not give a price as low as Ismail, because if he built the castle, he would have to mobilize materials and manpower from Marienburg. , these materials and manpower would need to pay a large customs duty when passing through customs, so he set his sights on the next project.

"The second project is roads and canals. The farmland in my territory needs to be irrigated, and residents need to maintain hygiene to avoid the spread of diseases. Good roads can allow travelers from far away to enjoy a comfortable journey and can withstand more weather. Freight needs.”

Soon, the second project was taken over by a businessman from the Principality of Carcassonne. He promised to build the most convenient road with stones.

"The third project, I plan to build some workshops along the Chinon River to produce weapons, armor and other things." Ryan spread his hands: "I have a lot of technology in making rune weapons, but I obviously have no interest or energy to participate in these constructions, so I invest in technology.”

Hadrian's eyes were bright. He knew how many secrets Ryan had, so the trench trader from the southern country cooperated with Ryan at a very high price. The two parties would jointly open several production workshops.

Next, the third, fourth, and fifth items involve all aspects of Ryan's territory. One major project after another has allowed many businessmen to find their main direction of making money in recent times. Ryan has accumulated a lot of money. More than half of the more than sixty gold coins of gods were spent like water. Even the female knight sitting aside felt sorry for him. Duke Winford himself had never spent money so lavishly.

Gasparton was even more shocked by the aura of his baron. He really didn't expect Ryan to be so rich.

The money was spent one by one, but Ryan's expression did not change at all. The baron knew in his heart that money would really work only if it was spent. Saving it all day long would only rot in your hands. The circulation of wealth can make your territory prosper.

Towns and villages were to expand outward and streets needed to be re-planned, and the imperial merchant Oliver took over the project and would lead his men on the work.

The Baron arranged various things in an orderly manner by himself, businessmen got the projects they wanted one after another, money was spread out in waves, and Ryan's methods emerged in endlessly, which surprised Sulia.

"What's left is the last project." The baron briefly introduced the last project. He planned to build Jean Vineyard into a resort integrating planting, brewing, leisure and entertainment.

It was easy to make a name for this resort, and Ryan already had a complete plan in mind.

He had just finished introducing the project when Marquis Wenford, who was sitting next to her, stood up and said to all the businessmen present: "Hello everyone here, my name is Sulia Kumani Ant. Ree-de-Wynford.”

"I have met Her Majesty Marquis Sulia!" The businessmen responded one after another. Everyone knew this Duke's daughter.

"Thank you all for coming to attend Mr. Lane's meeting today, but I regret to announce to everyone that I have taken over the last project on behalf of our Aintree family." The female knight turned around and looked at Lane, who had a strange look on his face. Luoluo said generously: "The palace craftsmen of the Aintree family will make the best furniture and various works of art for Jean Vineyard. The palace winemakers of the Aintree family will give sufficient technical guidance. We will give Mr. Lane A satisfactory price.”

The businessmen present saw the Marquis standing up and sighed in their hearts: It seems that today's meeting is really over.

Brittany's wine is famous throughout the old world. When it comes to wine-making technology, the Principality of Connet in the north, the Principality of Bordeaux in the west and the Principality of Carcassonne in the south are all rich in wine.

But none of them can compare with the Principality of Wynford. This principality is known as the "Land of Fine Wine and Olive Oil" and has three of the five best wineries in the old world. Its most famous top-quality wine "Lusalus" is produced every year. It only took three years to produce fifty boxes. When Lidya Su opened her mouth, all the businessmen knew that they were not qualified to compete in this area.

Then everything settled, and the businessmen signed contracts with Ryan in front of the statue of the Lake Fairy. Once the contract was signed in front of the god, it could not be regretted.

They're getting ready to take action.

Everyone left one after another, and both Hadrian and Oliver wanted to take the opportunity to come up and reminisce with Ryan. However, businessmen have never lacked the ability to observe people's words. Seeing the Duke's daughter seemed to have something to say to Ryan, the two businessmen immediately said that next time Come visit again if you have a chance.

After the work was done, the baron was in a good mood, so he joked to the female knight: "Miss Sulia, you scared all my guests away~ What's the matter? Please speak up."

"Your Excellency Ryan is really talented. I have never seen many methods before." The female knight stood up straight. She maintained perfect etiquette and elegant conversation no matter what she did. Seeing Ryan looking at her, she smiled. He took out a letter with a wax seal from his body: "This is a letter from father to you."

"We have something to ask you. It's about security in the territory."

"Recently, undead figures seem to have appeared inside the Principality of Winford."

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