This time, the people from the City Lord's Mansion waited for a long time before returning.
But when he came back, he was all smiles at Harder. The city lord was happy to be able to earn more and praised him a few times. How could he not be happy?
Naturally, he had a very favorable impression of Harder, who spent a lot of money.
He immediately ordered others to find the title deed of the manor, complete all the procedures, and hand it over to Hader himself.
Hard held the land deed in his hand, and after a moment of silence, he exhaled a long breath. A day ago, he was homeless and like a tramp. But after a day, he not only found his family, but also regained his family.
Bought a manor. Although he spent a lot of money in the process, spending a full 31,000 gold coins, it was still worth it to have a happy home again.
Moreover, after what happened this time, his wife Bella will definitely never have any contact with Mei again, which is barely a consolation.
"What kind of manor does the Marquis want to buy? Maybe Harder can give the Marquis some advice."
Han Du and Zhu Biao looked at each other, and when Zhu Biao nodded slightly, Han Du said to Hader: "My request is very simple, as long as it is big enough, the bigger the better."
"Just this one condition?" Harder was shocked. When he bought a manor, he always had to consider the location, layout, attached land, style, etc. As for the size, he really didn't care much about it.
Harder never expected that Han Du only had such a request.
Han Du looked at him and asked with a smile: "What do you think? Do you still think these are three requirements?"
Hader didn't understand Han Du's three requirements at all, but he didn't delve into it. He nodded and said, "In that case, I'll ask the Marquis to see if there is any manor that meets the Marquis' requirements."
Although Han Du was with Shi Si and was able to communicate with him, since Hard was willing to help, Han Du couldn't refuse him. He nodded and said, "Then please ask me on my behalf."
Hader asked a few questions to the people in the city lord's palace. The other party heard that they wanted to buy a manor, and they were even more happy. When they heard that they also wanted to buy a larger manor, they even caressed their chests and greeted Hader.
He immediately spread out the sheepskin map on the table again, pointed at a place and explained it to Harder.
After hearing this, Hard turned to Han Du and said: "Master Marquis, they really have the largest manor. Not only does this manor have a huge castle, it is not much smaller even compared to the city lord's palace.
Moreover, there is a large plain, beach, and a mountain
mound."
Hearing that the manor also included the beach, Han Du frowned immediately, took two steps forward, stared at the map and asked, "Where is this manor?"
Harder stretched out his hand and pointed on the map, "Here it is!"
Sure enough, as Han Du expected, this manor was not located in the city of Horumos at all, but in a bay to the west of the city of Horumos.
When Hard saw Han Du frowning, he thought he was not satisfied with the manor, and quickly explained: "Although this place is not in the city of Horumos, it is not far from the city, even if it takes half a day's walk.
You can go back and forth several times. The most important thing is that it is big enough. Not counting the beach, this plain alone is half the size of Khrumos, and there is also this hill."
Seeing that Han Du's expression still did not change, Harder said cautiously: "Of course, if the Marquis doesn't like it, you can choose another one in the city of Horumos, but it will definitely not be as big as this one."
Don’t like it? How could you not like it? Han Do likes it so much.
The castle of this manor is located right on the hill, overlooking the nearby city of Khrumos. It is typically condescending and easy to defend and difficult to attack. In other words, the location of this manor and castle is actually in Khrumos.
It was on a strategic high ground in the city. Han Du didn't know how such an important strategic location was abandoned and was ready to be sold.
From Handu's strategic perspective, this castle should not have been a manor, but a strategic support point for Khrumos, and it was the horn of each other.
Moreover, the plains and beaches are separated from the city of Khrumos by hills. In other words, if Handu buys this place, no matter what he is doing here, Khrumos will be extremely difficult to discover. Because in
Before Khrumos sends people here, he will definitely be discovered by the people in the castle first.
The bay is also a treasure. Handu only needs to build a few plank roads to transform the bay into a simple port for water engineers to dock.
At that time, the navy in the port can not only provide fire support for the castle, but also provide a perfect retreat for the Ming army when things go wrong.
Can such a strategically advantageous place be bought with just money? Han Du didn't know whether to say that the city lord was confused, or to despise him for not having the slightest strategic vision. Such a place, as long as it has a little bit of
Anyone with any brains will firmly occupy it and will not sell it at all.
"This manor is good and big enough. I am very satisfied with it. Ask them how much this manor cost. I bought it." Han Du nodded towards Hader with satisfaction. Just as the smile on his face was about to show, he was hazed.
De shouted quickly to stop.
"Wait a minute, Mr. Marquis. Since Mr. Hou wants to buy it, then Harder will discuss the price with them for Mr. Hou. Mr. Hou, keep your current expression and don't move. It's up to me."
Hard gave Han Du a few words, and immediately turned back to the people in the city lord's palace to bargain loudly. Hard first explained to the other party that his friend did not want to buy this manor, after all, the price was too high. Moreover, the situation of this manor
He Hard also knew that this manor was not just taken out today, but had been put up for sale a long time ago.
According to Harder's memory, this manor was sold here at least more than ten years ago. The reason why it has not been sold for so long is that firstly, the location of this manor is not good and it is not in the city. Secondly, it is too expensive.
, ordinary characters simply cannot afford to sell them.
So Harder took advantage of these two points and used ruthless moves one after another to bargain with the opponent.
The other party had already given up hope on this manor. Now he finally met a fool who wanted to buy this manor. Of course, he would not let it go easily. But Hader's price was also cut too hard, which made the other party feel frightened.
, I had to go to the castle frequently to ask the city lord for instructions.
In the end, the mysterious city lord even came forward in person to negotiate a price with Hader. .??.
Hard is a big businessman in the city of Horumos, but he has never had the opportunity to meet the city lord in the past. He did not expect that he would meet him under such circumstances. He still has some instincts about the city lord.
Out of fear, facing the power of the city lord, he first became weak and agreed to the city lord's price.
Harder was a little frustrated. Originally, he could negotiate a lower price, but he didn't expect that the city lord would come forward in person, forcing him to agree.
Turning back to Han Du, he said apologetically: "Master Hou, the price of this manor is 500,000 gold coins. Now the Lord of the City is willing to sell it to Master Hou for 350,000 gold coins. Please let Master Hou decide."
"
Han Du felt that Shi Si was standing beside him honestly without making any sound, so he knew that what Hader said was true.
He immediately laughed, patted Hader on the shoulder, and comforted him: "You can help me save 150,000 gold coins, which is already good. You don't have to pay back the fifty gold ingots you borrowed, even if it's you
remuneration."
> "Well, how can this be allowed?" Hard quickly shook his head and refused, "I must repay the money I borrowed. As for the price, Hard didn't dare to deceive the Marquis. If the Lord of the City hadn't come, I should be able to negotiate.
To three hundred thousand gold coins."
Three hundred thousand gold coins was impossible, and Han Du saw it even more clearly than Hade. Although the other party was very eager to sell the manor, he would never accept a price that was too low.
Otherwise, as the most distinguished city lord of Horumos, he would not come forward in person at all.
The price of 350,000 gold coins must be the other party's bottom line.
Moreover, Han Du didn't care about the price at all. Even if it was half a million gold coins, Han Du would buy this manor without hesitation.
Now Harder can help himself save 150,000 gold coins, which is an unexpected blessing.
"This is your reward. If you are asked to take it, just take it." Han Du said to Hade in an unquestionable tone.
"Okay, thank you, Lord Marquis." Seeing Han Du's firm attitude, Hader knew that Han Du's decision was not something he could change, so he bowed.
Han Du took a step forward and faced the city lord. He saw that this man had fair skin, which was completely different from the bronze skin of the others around him. As for the facial features, Han Du couldn't distinguish them. Anyway, the city lord and the people around him were full of facial features.
Curved and dark beards, they all look the same.
"Now that the price has been negotiated, let's talk about how to deal." Han Du faced the city lord directly and said with a smile.
After hearing this, Hard quickly explained to the city lord what Han Du meant.
The city lord was not in a hurry at all, and did not discuss the deal with Han Du. Instead, he asked about the origins of Han Du and others.
After hearing this, Hader turned to Han Du and said, "The Lord of the City wants to ask Lord Marquis where you are from."
Han Du smiled slightly and said, "Just tell him that we are from the east."
Hader followed Han Du's wishes and answered the city lord.
But the city lord was not satisfied with this answer, and even said something angrily.
Hader continued to tell Han Du, "The city lord said that he had seen people from the ancient eastern countries many times, but they looked different from the marquis. He thought the marquis was deceiving him."
Facing the angry city lord, Han Du was not worried at all and continued: "That can only mean that the people he met are not real Easterners. Tell him that we come from the easternmost empire, the Ming Dynasty!"