Did the lord get rid of poverty and become rich today?

The air after the rain always smells of damp earth, and the sky is as clear as blue.

The roses in front of the castle were knocked down by the continuous rain for the past two days, and they were crushed in the soil. Xiao Fei was bouncing back to pick up the petals to please the clouds.

As soon as Joe packed his bags and went downstairs, Lando had already been waiting in the living room for a long time.

It was the first time for the young lord to go out on a long journey. Old Gener was very worried and insisted on asking Joe to take the sword with the gems deducted.

Although Qiao Yi didn't think this sword would be better than Lando's, he still took it with him.

In spring, everyone in the territory is very busy, and even the women have found a living in the fabric workshop and the food factory that is under construction.

Therefore, Qiao Yi's long journey can be regarded as silent, and it wasn't until a few days later that the people found out that the lord hadn't gone out for several days, and they didn't know that he had gone to the south by boat.

"Ah, it seems that there will be no new snacks in this period of time."

So said the Thor family who lived next door to the lord's castle.

But these are later stories.

At this moment, Qiao Yi had already put on a hooded cloak, and boarded the ship discreetly carrying a patent leather box.

Sirius' boat was moored next door, and his intuition told him that if Sirius knew that he had gone to the south, something bad might happen.

Qiao Yi always had a strange premonition that he might have something unexpected during this trip to the south.

This premonition came without reason, but it was extremely strong.

Joe looked at Lando beside him, and finally attributed the matter to the "Blessing of Jalan Nord".

Maybe maybe maybe, would it be a good thing?

After all, two days ago...

In short, Qiao Yi thought that the contact between them was close enough to increase the chance of BUFF triggering.

Soon after they boarded the ship, the owner of the ship received them warmly.

The captain Starov is a dark and thin man, which has nothing to do with his identity as a big merchant.

When Stalov, who was wearing ordinary coarse clothes, was mixed among the boatmen, Qiao Yi could hardly tell that he was the owner of the big ship.

However, this guy who looks like a poor sailor can make nearly a million dollars a year through the elf silverware and lacquerware trade.

In terms of foreign trade, Elf is much better than Qiao Yi.

They are well aware of the truth that eggs cannot be put in the same basket, so there are still several sea merchants like Stalov who live on the export products of elves.

Of course, it can't all be blamed on Qiao Yi.

After all, with the initial production capacity of Stormwind, these large merchants simply look down on them.

Only small and medium-sized maritime merchants like Sirius would take orders.

Sirius is the only merchant in Baishi Bay who owns his own ships and travels between the north and the south all the year round.

As for the big merchants, they usually only come once every few months, and they only come here specially for the elves.

Even now, these people still look down on Stormneck's fabric business.

How much are toys for women and children worth?

Elven silverware, lacquerware, red wine, swords... These are the things that can really make a lot of money.

"Recently, the sea has become less peaceful."

With black bread in his mouth, Stalov drank casually in a large gray earthenware cup, but poured two glasses of light yellow clear wine from clean glass cups, and pushed them to the person sitting opposite him. Lando and Qiao Yi: "It took me a long time to snatch a bottle of the gemstone white wine of the southern Nuofan elves."

"Thank you."

Lando took the wine glass and shook it: "But...has anything happened recently?"

"Hey." Stalov waved his hand: "The old emperor died of illness a year ago. After the new king came up, he began to reform taxes on a large scale. Many people couldn't survive, so they went to sea to become pirates."

"Tax change?"

"That's true in name, but who doesn't know? That's sucking blood from the poor fishermen and mud-legged farmers." Stalov took a sip of water, with some compassion on his face: "Greedy Andrei I can’t wait to peel them and eat them raw, even the bone marrow will be sucked out.”

"That's not it, those of us who go to sea are in bad luck."

"I'm fine. There are a lot of people on the ship. It's not a big problem if you don't run into a large group that has been plundering for many years. Pity those small sea merchants. The poor and crazy new pirates even want to take their pants off."

Having said that, Stalov couldn't help but look weird again:

"On the way here, I picked up a few unlucky people with bare buttocks on a small sampan. The pirates robbed their goods and boats, stripped their clothes, and threw them on the sampan to ask for help. How blessed."

Joe covered half of his face with a cup, and couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth.

There are too many slots and I don't know where to start.

Probably, talking tuberculosis is a common problem of most businessmen.

Qiao Yi and Lando just sat there, listening to Stalov's rambling about the mountains for a long time.

The boat trip was very boring, and their only hobby was chatting.

Until Stalov mentioned a familiar name.

"Ivan next door asked me for a drink before, saying that his daughter didn't know what she was possessed recently, and she actually spent more than 1000 gold coins to buy a doll. What is it... Mrs. Madam's work, there is only one in the whole continent, Made to order."

"Mrs. Dole?" Lando answered.

"That's right, Mrs. Dole. It said that it cost more than 400 gold coins, but old Ivan was very angry." Stalov patted his thigh: "I heard that buying dolls is quite popular among girls I don't understand them, and I don't know what they are trying to buy a pile of rags after spending so much money..."

Qiao Yi on the other side was stunned.

Fourteen hundred gold coins?

Among the orders that Sirius brought, there has never been a single order exceeding one thousand gold coins.

And Sirius will take a percentage of the profit of less than one thousand gold coins.

This……

Damn, order fraud to make money at both ends?

Qiaoyi once again saw the shamelessness of black-hearted capitalists.

Sure enough, Sirius was playing tricks behind his back.

He shouldn't have believed that a businessman who had seen huge profits would have such a thing as a conscience, especially when he was in a weak position.

Even though this businessman has been a leader in Stormwind for many years, he has a good reputation.

If Stormwind was so powerful that it could kill these capitalists with one finger, they would never dare to play tricks behind their backs, let alone threaten Qiao Yi with the channels in their hands.

This is a very funny thing.

It also peaks Joe's desire for a pair of sea boats and cannon.

And these are inseparable from money.

He needs money!

The purpose of this trip to the south is not only to explore the bottom of Sirius, but more importantly, to explore the bottom of the market.

Qiao Yi needs to go through this inspection to plan the follow-up road, including fabric workshops, food factories, ceramic glazes, and even follow-up drinks and perfumes.

At least, he can't stay in the Stormwind Territory like a blind man and let the capital cheat and slaughter him.

In other words, he, Qiao Yi, is about to become a capitalist, and he needs to take the initiative to expand.

There is no problem that money cannot solve, and if there is, it is not enough money.

If he spends money on it, he will also create a storm collar that can sweep everything away.

The Stuart family has been silent for too long, and it has fallen to the point where even a big-ass little sea merchant dared to lie to it.

This made Qiao Yi very upset.

【Ding--】

A new task box suddenly popped up in front of him.

[Start the serial mission: The expansion of capital has always been accompanied by the undercurrent of struggle, please let the name of Stormland cut through the thick darkness and create a myth of prosperity! 】【The first ring: You still have a long way to go if you want to gain a foothold in this gluttonous feast of capital.Please own the first exclusive store in the south first! 】【Task time limit: 3 months】

[Task Reward: Mall Coin x3000, Lifespan x60 days]

……

Stalov dragged the two of them to chat in the cabin for a long time.

Although most of the time this guy is alone, and he and Lando are responsible for listening.

And Qiao Yi also analyzed a lot of useful things from Stalov's words.

For example, spirits that were previously mastered by dwarves are now priceless and almost lost; The supply is in short supply every year, and the sky-high selling price is still being sought after by people...

Stormland was too poor before, just like the backward towns on the 28th line in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The information here is almost out of touch with the southern mainland, and has no reference value.

As for the rich Jaran Nord elves, it was a surprise.

This group of extremely Buddhist elves wished they could stay in the forest for the rest of their lives, entrusting human businessmen to make money.

It is precisely because of the Buddhist family that they are not very pursuing money, so the annual shipments are appallingly small. Under the deliberate promotion of businessmen, it has created a state similar to hunger marketing, making more and more money. up.

And humans dare not deceive elves.

Just the lifespan of the elves for hundreds of years, once they seek revenge, it will consume them to death.

Not to mention that the elves are their big benefactors. Many nobles are regular customers of the elves. Once offended, the whole family may be doomed.

Big fists are always the last word, and with big fists you can even be unreasonable.

The premise of a big fist is to have money.

Joe thought so deeply.

You have to spend money to buy protein and powder to gain muscle by eating protein and powder, not to mention the hard-core force value of shipbuilding and sword building.

So, the rich, well-connected, and big-fisted elves are almost lying down waiting for humans to send money. They don't bother building ships, and the sea doesn't bother.

Of course, after the merchant ship set sail, Qiao Yi discovered another important reason why the Garan Nord elves did not build ships or go to sea.

The Jialan Nord elves, his entire family is almost dry!duck!son!

"...You really can't swim?"

On the deck, Joe blinked and looked at Lando beside him, with some disbelief on his face.

"Yes. No." Lando nodded calmly.

"Then what do you do if you eat fish?"

"Buy it from fishermen in Stormcollar."

Joe One: ...

Oh, they have money.

There is no problem.

Qiao Yi consciously cut the topic that made him feel uncomfortable, and asked, "Can't even you know how to drink water?"

Lando shook his head: "No."

Joe One: ...?

"Then you still dare to go to sea with me?!!"

However, Lando looked into Qiao Yi's eyes and said very seriously, "I want to be with you."

Joe froze for a moment.

What the hell is a little touched.

Suddenly a wave came over, the ship turned upside down, the two hurriedly held on to the fence, and the sea water splashed onto Lando's shoes.

Joe One: "..."

Joe One: "Ugh..."

Got seasick.

Those who could swim vomited in the dark due to seasickness, while the landlubbers who couldn't swim had a rosy complexion, and took the seasickness back to the cabin and took good care of them.

Joe held the wooden barrel with a pale face and doubted his life while vomiting. Did God shake his hands and make a mistake?

When he was still a social animal, he himself took a ship several times, never got seasick, and even teased his companions who were sluggish all the way because of seasickness.

But now he just wanted to apologize to his companion.

Damn, it's really uncomfortable!

There are still nearly five days left, how will he live!

The author has something to say: I have never been able to understand the principle of the stainless steel fishy soap that is so magical on a certain treasure.

Just a stainless steel pimple, quite expensive.

Speaking of which, if this thing can really remove the fishy smell, I can just rub the stainless steel basin at home, and the stainless steel faucet and stainless steel mop rod... everything can be rubbed, why spend money to buy a stainless steel pimple?

Wouldn't it be nice to buy a cup of milk tea with that money? _(:з)∠)_