European Emperor Cultivation System

Chapter 175 Grain Procurement
"Your chamber of commerce came from afar, and you probably didn't come here to say hello. Tell me, what troubles you have encountered recently, but if you leave East Sussex, there is nothing I can do to help."

Sheriff Edwin brushed his bangs up a little along the hairline with his hands, and wiped off the sweat on his forehead along the way. The closed room was airtight, and the windows were not even opened two more. The whole room is like a big stove under the roasting.

"It's like this, Mr. Sheriff, we want to buy some grain from your land. Although East Sussex is not a grain-producing area, it is also the British region closest to Harfleur. I hope Mr. Sheriff can Give us a helping hand and solve the food shortage problem we are facing." Nathan explained the purpose of his visit in Latin, but if the other party is also a nobleman, then Latin is the official language without hindrance.

"Want to buy and sell grain? This... As long as the price is fair, it shouldn't be a problem to buy some. How much do you want?" Edwin was curious about this. On the one hand, no merchant would choose to buy and sell such unprofitable goods as grain, on the other hand On the one hand, daily necessities such as food are generally self-produced and used.

"The price is easy to negotiate, mainly because of the quantity, we need this number." Nathan made a gesture, which really scared Edwin.

"This is equivalent to half of the entire county's food production. Is Harfleur so short of food? Besides, there should be a lot of food supplies in nearby places. Why did you choose me here?"

Nathan explained: "You don't know this. There are nearly 5 people in the urban area of ​​Hafleur. The three meals a day are not just porridge. White bread has become a staple food on the table. Regular customers, barbecue and fruit wine can't arouse people's appetite, everyone has a great satisfaction in material life, and naturally the food consumption is also large."

"The aristocrats in the neighborhood are jealous of us, and they gathered a group of troops to plunder our wealth. Under the leadership of our wise and mighty lord, they successfully repelled the enemy, and they started a food blockade against us. There is no food to buy."

Nathan's lavish bragging immediately confused the well-informed Edwin, but after looking at the giant Oko next to Nathan, he couldn't help but believe it a little more.

"You mean that everyone enjoys luxury and no longer has to sleep in the open?"

Nathan returned a firm look, "That's right, Mrs. Sheriff, Harfleur also came here to discuss the purchase of grain with full affection this time. As long as you are willing to nod, I believe that a lot of wealth will flow into your In the pocket, I'm afraid this house won't be able to hold it in then."

Edwin seemed a little hesitant, "Let me think about it, after all, this amount is a bit too much, and I'm afraid the surplus food won't last the next spring."

"There's nothing to worry about, Lord Edwin. Just imagine, with wealth, what else is there at your fingertips? Take out some pennies and go to the surrounding counties to buy some cheap food. This not only solves the problem, but also raises the price." Pocket, why not do it?" Nathan struck while the iron was hot, and directly gave follow-up opinions.

"Imagine, when you become the richest Sheriff in Britain, any nobleman dares to look down on you, and the Archbishop will take turns to praise you. With wealth, you can not only build a house in Eastbourne, but also You can go to London, go to Winchester and build a palace, and oh, God, He will always look after you."

Attlee interrupted, "What you said is too exaggerated. What price can the chamber of commerce offer? After all, food is not in short supply like spices. At most, it's just exchanged for pocket change. Can it be as mysterious as you said?"

"Now let you feel our sincerity, Aoke, take out our deposit." Nathan patted his palms twice, signaling Aoke to order his subordinates to do things.

Several exquisite small square boxes were quickly brought up, and the combined size was no larger than a normal suitcase. Edwin observed the relaxed expressions of the people carrying them and guessed that they must be dried fish or other seafood. product.

"Open the box." Nathan clapped his palms twice again.

The "branches" made a sound, and the heavy box door was slowly opened, revealing the secrets inside.

"This is…."

Edwin looked at the box full of silk, candied fruit, spices, and a few delicate silver ornaments, and got carried away. Not to mention half of the grain, he now wanted to sell next year's grain as well.

Seeing that the expected effect had been achieved, Nathan continued: "Hafleur's wealth is so rich that it can only be described in numbers. In the spirit of getting rich first and then helping others, we hope that the sheriff can realize the dream of wealth together." Master, I don't know what you want?"

"Of course I am extremely honored. It is indeed a grace brought by God to reach such a favorable deal with your country. I thank the Almighty Lord." Edwin had long been confused by the interests in front of him, and he said yes agreed.

Nathan's one-sided words are naturally the result of extreme exaggeration. Li Peijun's grain purchase this time is intended to exchange for the military strategic advantage in the later stage through the economic hemorrhage in the early stage, but the actual effect has yet to be considered.

"The sheriff, since the matter has been negotiated, we will leave first. The location of the transaction is set at the port of Hastings. In two days, remember to transport all the grain in the county to the port. The chamber of commerce will also send personnel Come to meet with everyone." Nathan bowed and prepared to leave.

Edwin was now filled with joy, "Okay, it's settled, the food will be supplied on time and in sufficient quantity."

"It would be better if it exceeds the quota. The Chamber of Commerce will buy at the price, and anyone who comes will not be rejected." Nathan followed the previous lord's entrustment and bought as much food as possible from the other party.

"Of course, with what you said, even if I robbed him, I would rob him of nothing." Hearing Edwin's words, Nathan shuddered a little. It seemed that he had gone mad.

Edwin personally sent everyone out of the mansion, and after the iron gate behind him was closed, Nathan couldn't help but look forward to it: "Now that everything has been settled, I don't know what reward the lord will give. Little expectations, the great and outstanding diplomat Nathan successfully completed the important task of the master in his first visit."

Aoke smiled without saying a word, and ordered his men to pack up their bags quickly and prepare to go to the next location.

"Oko, are you going the wrong way? The way back is on this side." Seeing that Oko had taken the opposite path, Nathan gave a kind reminder.

Aoke put on an expression that you don't understand, "Your mission is over, and our mission has just begun."

(End of this chapter)