Baron Standing's eyes narrowed, reminding him of a poisonous snake for no reason.
"Your Excellency, any behavior that insults the reputation of the Tiethorn family should be regarded as a provocation to the Tiethorn family. You are provoking a war, so please consider it carefully!"
In fact, Standing was very unreasonable in what he said. This matter was originally caused by the Tiethorn family.
However, at the negotiation table, it is often not about who has the right, but who is stronger. It is obvious that Baron Standing is very confident in the strength of the Ironthorn family and issued a war provocation.
Sometimes, Bai Xiaowen feels that he is still very particular. It is a Chinese tradition to be polite before fighting. Since Baron Standing mentioned the war first, Bai Xiaowen feels that there is no need to be polite anymore.
"Nonsense, if you want to fight, then fight!"
Bai Xiaowen said in a cold tone, "It seems that I have been silent for too long. Some people have already forgotten the terror of the Baishi Army!"
The Baishi Army, the unit responsible for throwing out "biological and chemical weapons" super plague killer potions during the defense of Black Rock City, was the root cause of zombies all over northern Xinjiang. After the war, there were several rumors that this unit had been somewhat demonized.
, and Baron Dior, who single-handedly formulated and implemented the umbrella plan, is simply synonymous with the devil in the eyes of many believers in the God of Light.
The reason why the Ironthorn Family of Black Rock City went out of their way to use this despicable method is to seize the secret of White Rock City, the recipe for making the Plague Buster.
Of course, zombie inducing fluid and zombie camouflage fluid are of great strategic significance in the northern Xinjiang where zombies are rampant today, and the Tiethorn family also wants to get their hands on it. In short, the Tiethorn family is looking for opportunities to embezzle the alchemy potion results of White Rock City.
Once the embezzlement plan is successful, the Ironthorn family can walk with confidence in the northern border, and when the remnants of the Sin Domain invade again, they will have the ultimate plague killer in hand, and they will be more confident and can use it to bargain with the empire.
These are all motives speculated by Bai Xiaowen.
When Bai Xiaowen mentioned the White Stone Army, Baron Standing couldn't help but think of the terrible army that spreads zombie viruses. Little did he know that the ultimate plague killer would only transform "undead plague infected bodies" into zombies, and thought it would also be effective on healthy people.
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"Viscount Dio, if you dare to spread the zombie plague, the empire will definitely pursue it to the end!"
Standing's words sounded somewhat sinister.
"Fart, believe it or not, I will chop you to death and declare war on the Tieji family?" Bai Xiaowen stepped on the stool with contempt.
He couldn't help but sigh that as a foreigner, it was refreshing to be straightforward when dealing with these vain nobles. Wasn't this because he wanted to maintain a little bit of the polite image of the nobles in front of Cecilia.
"What...are you going to do?" Standing's voice was trembling. Although he received an elite education, he had experienced too little and only developed a piece of skin. When it came time to see the real chapter,
I will still be timid.
"Take my conditions and go back to Black Rock City! You must agree to these conditions, otherwise everything I said will come true!"
Regarding this assassination plot of the Tieji family, Bai Xiaowen listed three compensation conditions.
First, the Tieji family should compensate Bai Shiling for 100,000 gold coins, as well as the equivalent value of wood, copper, iron, and food resources.
Second, the Tiethorn family will compensate Baishi for 100 professionals in various fields such as blacksmiths and jewelry makers. Each industry must be led by an intermediate talent (sub-professional level 4 or above), and other places can be supplemented by apprentices.
Third, Black Rock City opens the trade block to White Rock City and is permanently exempt from taxation.
Standing said in disbelief: "Viscount Dior, your appetite is too big. It is impossible for the family to agree to these three conditions!"
"It's not you who has the final say whether you agree or not!" Bai Xiaowen threatened directly, "Go back and tell your old man, just agree to my request. If you push back, the Baishi Army will come to the city within three days! The plague I have newly developed
Medicine, I don’t mind letting him see it.”
Baron Standing came with confidence, but left with tremors on his feet.
Watching the Ironthorn family's carriage go away, Cecilia smiled and said: "You really want to go to war with the Ironthorn family."
"You don't agree?" Bai Xiaowen asked with a smile.
"I listen to you. Who made you the master of this land?" Cecilia's smile was enough to thaw the earth, and it was so beautiful. "Even if you sit on the chariot of hell and fight against the God of Light, I am willing to do so."
Charge at the front and shoot blasphemous arrows."
Bai Xiaowen hugged Cecilia and said with emotion: "If you give me more time... even a month, I will dare to lead the army directly into Black Rock City and turn this largest stronghold in northern Xinjiang into mine.
Territory! In fact, one week is enough to actually break through the city and occupy it. The remaining time is used to prepare for the opponent's counterattack, communicate with Prince Nicholas, and eliminate the pressure from the upper echelons of the empire."
Cecilia looked at Bai Xiaowen with bright eyes. What she liked most was Bai Xiaowen's confidence in giving advice and scolding Fang Qiu.
Cecilia had no doubt about Bai Xiaowen's bold words. "Dio's" military talent had already been proven in the War of the Remnants.
"What a pity," Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "The time I can stay in this plane is still too short. After saving for half a year, I only have five days. I can't just leave after messing up everything and leave the mess behind.
Leave it to you. Therefore, when facing the Iron Thorn family, we should focus on peace talks."
Cecilia nodded lightly: "Actually, as long as the second of the three conditions you mentioned can be achieved one-tenth and an intermediate blacksmith comes to White Rock City with his apprentices, I will be confident that the military strength of White Rock City can be restored again.
Go up one floor. By then, even if you are not here, I can ensure the safety of White Rock City from the Tiethorn Family."
After that, Bai Xiaowen and Cecilia stayed together. The two of them walked on the streets of Baishi City, inspecting the territory. This feeling was particularly warm.
The Tieji family was wary of Bai Xiaowen's threat of plague drugs (although it did not exist), but was unwilling to agree to such harsh conditions. The two parties negotiated many times and finally cut off a large part of the compensation, which was considered a settlement.
The final compensation is:
The Tieji family compensated Bai Xiaowen 30,000 gold coins, as well as wood, copper, iron and food resources worth 100,000 gold coins. The compensation of 70,000 gold coins was cut off here. The demand for 100,000 gold coins at that time was originally a big deal for Bai Xiaowen. But unexpectedly
Fortunately, none of the compensation materials were cut off, which allowed Bai Xiaowen to mock the misers in front of Cecilia.
The Tiethorn family sent 42 blacksmiths and other professional talents to Baishi City, including two intermediate blacksmiths, two intermediate jewelry craftsmen, and a junior pastry chef. As for the inscription talents, they are all part-time noble magicians.
He is also a magic apprentice, and the Ironthorn family is not willing to give it to anyone.
As for the third condition, regarding the right to tax exemption, the Tieji family sternly rejected it and only promised to open the trade zone and not impose discriminatory taxes on the caravans in White Rock City.
With these conditions, Bai Xiaowen actually felt that he had made a lot of money, but on the surface he still looked dissatisfied, which made Baron Standing, who was responsible for the contract, say a lot of good things. This is a bloody negotiation caused by information asymmetry.
After signing the contract, Baron Standing took away Harold and the silver thorn seal, as well as Bai Xiaowen's promise not to pursue any further charges. Bai Xiaowen accepted Black Rock City's apology. It is foreseeable that White Rock City will enter a period of rapid development.