Adjudicator Emile Fuller recommended several businessmen to Reggie. Later, Reggie learned through some channels that these businessmen were members of the Fuller family.
This greedy old guy not only accepted Reggie's beads, but also asked Reggie to take care of his family business. However, the price of goods in the White Tower Country is much lower than that of the Lion Country, so the price he offered is quite reasonable.
, a pound of wheat only costs six copper coins, and charcoal is more expensive, costing ten copper coins per pound.
Now that the business was settled, Reggie's tone became much gentler.
"I think you also know that the waterway from Shazhou City to Suixue City is controlled by the Golden Eagle Kingdom. We have experienced many dangers along the way. If we rely on ordinary merchant ships, it will be difficult to deliver the goods to Suixue City.
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Of course the old Emil understood what Reggie meant. He smiled slightly and said: "The White Tower Kingdom is willing to protect its friends far away. Of course, there are some necessary expenses. I don't think the wealthy Suixue City will care too much.
These."
"That also depends on the cost."
"Each pound of goods requires an additional copper coin, can you accept it?"
"Of course." Although this was not a small amount, Reggie agreed very simply. He spent a few hundred gold coins and used the reputation of the White Tower Kingdom to successfully deliver the goods to Shattering Snow City. This business was still very cost-effective.
"However, we also have some requirements on the quantity of goods. If the total amount of goods does not reach 200,000 pounds, we will not have the need to deliver goods. No one will travel such a long way for a few gold coins."
"You underestimate my brother's appetite," Reggie laughed. "I need five million pounds of wheat and five million pounds of charcoal."
"You want... ten million pounds of goods?" Emil looked at Reggie in surprise.
"Is it a little difficult for you?"
"It's indeed a bit difficult." Emil sighed and lowered his head silently.
This old fox, he is cheating. A giant businessman like Nipoli can raise 20 million pounds of goods in three days. As the judge of Shazhou City, 10 million pounds of goods should not be for him.
It's too difficult.
But he is the master here. If he wants to act, Reggie must accompany him to act.
"I think you must have a way to help me raise these goods."
"Of course there is a way, but it will take some time." Erwin's expression was very complicated.
"You know, I can't stay in Shazhou City for too long. I'm worried that the tribunes will do something bad to me."
"Yes, Diaz is a spoiled kid, and he won't let it go."
Reggie whispered: "So I believe that you can guarantee my safety."
"I'll do my best," Emil took out the glass beads Reggie gave him, played with them carefully for a while, and asked, "You just said there are seven such beads in total, right?"
Damn that old guy, he's so greedy!
Thinking about that glass bead, Reggie was really heartbroken. In this era, with Shattering Snow City's current technology, it is not easy to make such a large glass bead, let alone make it.
To bake those beautiful stars.
These beads came from Reggie's childhood dream. In his childhood, many children wanted to have seven dragon beads of their own. The poor family background made such luxurious toys an impossible dream. When he grew up,
After he grew up, his dream could come true, but that dream had turned into ashes and was buried deep in his heart.
After he came to this world, the ashes in his heart rekindled. He drew the appearance of the dragon beads to Kalaf, and it took Kalaf five full days to bake them into seven almost perfect dragon balls. Even if they were sent to Reggie
In the previous life, these dragon balls were definitely high-quality crafts, but now this greedy old man actually wants to take away two at a time.
Reggie gritted his teeth hard and said with a smile: "Master Judge, such a precious treasure is destined to belong to you. Although I only own two, these two orbs will belong to you."
"Mr. Victor, my friend, the best wheat and charcoal will also belong to you!" Emil used honorifics to Reggie for the first time.
"The beads are on my boat. I will deliver them tomorrow. I believe you will ensure my safety in Shazhou City."
"Of course, I am the master of Shazhou City." Emil had a confident smile on his face.
"I think you can also ensure that these goods arrive safely in Broken Snow City."
"Of course! Who dares to offend the powerful White Tower Country!" Emil's answer made Reggie extremely satisfied.
"How long will it take you to raise the goods?"
"Fifteen days."
"Fifteen days?" This result made Reggie not satisfied. "Why does it take so long? This is the largest port on the mainland."
"We are not short of wheat. Five million pounds of wheat can be collected in three days," Emil shrugged. "But charcoal is troublesome. The substitute for Baita state-owned charcoal is not common here."
Reggie understood what Emil meant: "When you talk about substitutes, do you mean coal?"
"Yes," Emil nodded, "If you can accept coal, I can send you five million pounds tomorrow."
"Who would want something like coal," Reggie said with disdain, "that stuff smells bad when it burns!"
In fact, Reggie really wanted coal, but at this time he had to use disgust to lower the price. He didn't want to buy coal at the price of charcoal.
"Coal is more durable and cheaper than charcoal. Although it has a little taste, what does it matter?"
"You just said it's cheaper," Reggie shrugged his eyebrows, "How much cheaper can it be?"
"It depends on the quality of the coal. The best high-grade coal costs five copper coins per pound, and the worst low-grade coal only costs two copper coins."
This was a good choice. As a chemical engineer, Reggie naturally had the ability to identify coal. In the afternoon of the same day, the adjudicator asked someone to send a coal sample, and Reggie soon learned that the White Tower Country had strict regulations on coal burning.
Quality criteria.
Their standards are roughly the same as those of later generations. The quality of bituminous coal is the highest, because bituminous coal has the highest calorific value, is easier to burn, and can be stored for a long time. It is the best quality coal. Blackstone Island is covered with bituminous coal. When I think of this, I feel
Reggie was very excited.
Next to bituminous coal is lignite. This coal has a low calorific value, but is rich in volatile matter (flammable components in coal). It is easy to burn and weathered. It cannot be stored for a long time and spontaneous combustion must be prevented. Lignite
There are many impurities, and a large amount of smoke will be released during the combustion process. The odor Camila has been complaining about mostly comes from lignite.
The cheapest and lowest quality coal is called stone coal. As the name suggests, it is coal as hard as stone. This coal is difficult to ignite and often goes out after being ignited. Many stone coals are only half burned before being thrown away.
In the White Tower Country, only the poorest people buy stone coal for heating.
However, in Reggie's eyes, this kind of coal is not that bad. The so-called stone coal is actually anthracite, which is the type of coal with the highest degree of carbonization. Although its heat is not as high as that of bituminous coal, its carbon content can even exceed 90%.
, Anthracite is a natural high-quality reducing agent, and to a certain extent, it can even replace coke.
After knowing the prices of different types of coal, Reggie purchased 10 million pounds of high-quality bituminous coal and five million pounds of low-quality stone coal. Seeing Reggie's generous spending, Emil's face burst into laughter.
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Reggie also likes Emil's temperament. Although he is greedy, he abides by the rules of the transaction. Whether it is commodity trading or power trading, Emil's prices are very fair. Although these transactions are somewhat shady, he abides by them.
People who follow the rules will eventually win Reggie's trust and respect.
In order to ensure Reggie's safety, Emir let Reggie and his party live in the official residence, and he also sent soldiers to protect Reggie's warship.
But Reggie wanted to go out into the city and visit a friend.
"Where does that man named Brooke live? I'd love to meet him."
"Are you talking about that liar?" Emil sighed, "This shameless guy, I know you must hate him very much, but you may not be able to imagine that just over a month ago, he was the richest man on the entire continent.
One of the people."
"The richest?" Reggie couldn't believe his ears. One of the richest people on the entire continent would solicit guests for a small hotel? Would he use sleight of hand to deceive people?
"You may not have heard of his name, but you must have heard of his family," Emil said. "He is the eldest son of the Sloan family. Nipoli Sloan, a giant businessman nicknamed the Mermaid, is his younger brother."