Gandolf scolded angrily: "Use your pig brain. No matter how big the Qiaodun family is, how can they capture the market of tens of thousands of people?"
Howard was puzzled: "Father, what do you mean?"
"I heard that the White family has made big moves recently. I believe it won't be long before shops will be settled in Dawn City." Gandolf said slowly, "The territory of Dawn City is very vast, comparable to a big city. Chris thought
To run the business of this city, the Jordan and White families alone cannot do it, but we can get a share of the pie."
Howard said eagerly: "The White family is because of Manda. Chris never meant to invite us."
"Oh, how could I give birth to such a stupid heir like you?" Gandolf silently covered his face, "If he invites us to settle in Dawn City, it will be clear that he is asking for help, so he will definitely provide many preferential policies, such as exemptions and exemptions
The rent of the shop and so on.”
"But if we take the initiative to find him, the relationship between the two will be reversed. We are the one begging him. In this case, we have to pay rent and pay taxes normally."
"So, this is actually a game between us and him. If we delay for one day, we can only watch the Jotun and White families make huge profits; if he continues to delay for one day, Dawn City will be delayed by one day to operate normally."
"Obviously, the final loser must be us." Gandolf said helplessly, "Because we are losing money every day now, and it doesn't make much difference to Chris if Dawn City starts operating one day earlier or one day later.
, he is not that eager."
"Moreover, when some nobles and big businessmen cannot bear the pressure and compromise with him, there is no point in holding on for the rest."
Howard asked: "Father, what are you going to do?"
Gandolf took a deep breath: "Tomorrow, gather all the noble merchants in Mote City, and we will go to Mote City to negotiate with Chris."
"What if he wants the lion to open his mouth?" Howard asked worriedly.
Gandolf smiled bitterly and said: "Then we can only let him slaughter us. I hope he won't be so heartless."
Normally, it would take several large families to join forces to build a city, and it would take decades to build it.
But it only took half a year to build Dawn City, which is simply amazing.
What's even more incredible is that Chris guy actually generously gave a gold coin to everyone under his command.
This caused all the free people in Mote City to be attracted to look for opportunities, causing Gandolf and many other nobles and merchants to lose business customers.
It was only a matter of time before Motte City fell, but these wealthy nobles were still making their last desperate struggle.
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The next morning, except for the Jordan and White families, all the nobles and merchants in Mote City were invited by Gandolf.
Hundreds of people gathered together, and there were not enough seats. Businessmen with lower status could only stand beside them.
Many people have sad faces, obviously they have been hit hard recently.
"How many did your bakery sell yesterday?"
"Two, how's your tavern going?"
"Oh, I didn't even sell a cup."
The place was very noisy, with many familiar people gathering together and whispering.
"Ahem." Gandolf coughed twice, sending his voice to the entire audience with fighting spirit.
The whole place immediately fell silent, and more than a hundred pairs of eyes focused on the veteran Viscount.
Gandolf said righteously: "I believe you all have guessed why I gathered you here. Yes, we have to find a way to solve the current predicament."
"But the free people have gone to Dawn City, what can we do?" a businessman asked.
Gandolf said: "We can also go to Dawn City."
Some of the smarter guys had already expected what he would say.
Many people lowered their heads and pondered. They had their own shops in Mote City. They could sell whatever they wanted and the price was determined by themselves.
But Dawn City belongs to Chris. If they want to open a store in Dawn City, they will be restricted by others.
"Of course, if you don't want to, you can withdraw. I promise not to stop you." Gandolf saw their hesitation and said bluntly.
Sure enough, after he finished speaking, two businessmen chose to leave.
"Very good, the rest of the people have the same idea as me." Gandolf said with a smile, "I learned from some channels that Chris exempted the Jordan family from three years of imprisonment.
The White family will be exempted from shop rent and taxes for one year."
"Then, those of us here must unite, negotiate with Chris, and try to get more benefits for ourselves."
Baron Raymond asked: "What should we do?"
"First of all, we need to discuss how long Chris will exempt us from rent and taxes, and we will never compromise on this bottom line. Don't wait until everyone has different opinions."
This was Gandolf's purpose in gathering them. Even if he could not enjoy the same rights as the Jordan and White families, he still wanted to gain some benefits for himself.
If they were like a piece of loose sand, then they would be broken down one by one by Chris, and no one would be able to play.
"A family like White's can be exempted for one year. I think it's not too much for us to strive for half a year, right?"
"It's too little. It will take nine months no matter what."
"I agree."
The nobles and businessmen had a lively discussion, talking to each other.
"Dong dong dong!"
Gandolf banged the table with his fist and said, "Don't forget one thing. Not long ago, Chris had a conflict with the Marquis of Ockham, and the two fought hard, and in the end they both lost."
In an instant, the whole place was silent, and you could hear a needle drop.
This also means that Chris has the strength to rival a seventh-level knight.
And among them, the strongest Gandolf was only at the peak of the fifth level.
Gandolf was reminding them not to let the lion open his mouth, as it would be bad if he angered Chris.
A businessman asked cautiously: "Lord Viscount, how long do you think is appropriate?"
Gandolf held out three fingers and said: "Three months, this is the limit we can strive for. Don't forget that Chris has close relations with some nobles in Nebula City. We are not his only choice, but Dawn City
It’s our only life-saving straw.”
Hundreds of people remained silent, and no one dared to speak out to refute.
"Let's vote by a show of hands." Gandolf looked around and said, "If you are willing to accept three months of tax exemption and rent exemption, please raise your hands."
Eighty people raised their hands, and the rest hesitated.
Gandolf was very satisfied: "Very good, we will go to Dawn City to negotiate with Chris now. Those who are unwilling, please do as you wish."