"Trade agreement? Oh, this is necessary. In fact, before you came, I had already asked my affairs officer to draw up the basic framework. However, many details need to be discussed."
Sogard said.
Dwarves know that they will repay Rhodes for their kindness, but when it comes to business, they are not careless. They will calculate every copper for you clearly. Every account is recorded in a small notebook...
"Sir, what kind of goods do you plan to use as your main trading partner?"
Sogard asked. Although the products of Black Hammer Castle are not rich, compared with the overall trade volume of Dulong City, the products of Black Hammer Castle can be said to be pitifully small, accounting for a negligible proportion. But because of Rhodes' desire for independence,
Due to Longcheng's kindness and his character, Thorgard personally received Rhodes and discussed trade matters with him in detail. People who didn't know better thought this was such a big deal...
"Potatoes, fur, wood, ice pepper."
Rhodes said that the first few items were ordinary commodities, and Sogard almost didn't listen, because Dulong City had no shortage of these products, not at all. When Rhodes finished talking about the last trade item, Sogard
The lord suddenly became energetic.
Like kyanite, ice pepper is a luxury product, and it is a luxury product that has a price but no market. Kyanite is a specialty of Dulong City and is not available in other mines. The product is so scarce that even the black market in the empire sometimes runs out of stock.
.The ice pepper is a specialty of Kislev. It requires extremely low temperatures to grow and requires the frost spell of the Frost Witch. In the entire old world, only Kislev can produce it. In addition, the Frost Witch's general affairs
Being busy, there is little time to cast spells on crops, so the price of ice peppers is comparable to gold.
More importantly, kyanite is a luxury product, but not a necessity. Ice pepper is not only a luxury product, but also a necessity! It is a very good medicinal material and is effective against rat fever, heat colds and various febrile diseases.
Very good therapeutic effect. Dwarves have been dealing with rat people for a long time, and rat fever and plague are a major threat. Therefore, for Dulong City, ice pepper is undoubtedly the scarcest resource.
When Rhodes finished speaking the last word, Thorgard's eyes widened. He walked up to Rhodes and stared at Rhodes with a very serious look.
"Ice pepper, how many do you have on hand now?"
he asked.
"Not many, just over a hundred. Because the first batch of seeds was not sown too many. However, the second batch of seeds has been sown. The yield this winter will be at least three times that number."
Rhodes answered confidently.
"It's really not much. But it is indeed a good thing. I believe many people in Dulong City need it. What's the price?"
"Inspect the goods first. If the quality can pass the test, then we will pay according to the market price. Lord, you know that I cannot destroy this market. The friendship between Black Hammer Castle and Dulong City will last forever. However, trade can only be based on the market price.
The rules come. I will try my best to expand the production of ice peppers."
Rhodes answered seriously.
Sogard understood what the little human lord in front of him said. If he lowered his prices, people from other cities in Kislev, chambers of commerce, merchants, and nobles might come to him for trouble... Therefore, the market order cannot be destroyed. This principle
The dwarves know this. Thorgard also believes that all the chambers of commerce under him understand this truth.
Of course, Black Hammer Fort is located in the northern border of Kislev. Compared with cities in the south, Black Hammer Fort is closer to Dulong City, and the transportation cost will be cheaper. Therefore, in comparison, Dulong City imports from Black Hammer Fort
The price of iced peppers will be lower than in southern cities.
"Well, thank you, my friend. So, what kind of goods do you need from Dulong City? Tell me, and I will try my best to satisfy you as long as I can do it."
Thorgard said sincerely. Rhodes believed his sincerity. Dwarves are a race that keeps their word, unlike humans. They say one thing and two things.
"firearm."
Rhodes stared at Thorgard and answered seriously.
"Only this one?"
Thorgard looked at Rhodes with confused eyes. He thought that the friend in front of him asked for a lot, but Rhodes only asked for this...
"Um……"
Rhodes returned. In fact, Dulong City has many good things, but Rhodes knew that with the current economic strength of Black Hammer Castle, he could only buy firearms. Other things, such as gems, amber, and silver products, were Consumables for Kislev nobles. If Blackhammer Castle has this money, it is better to buy more food and reserve it in case it is besieged by beastmen or other dark creatures. Or hire more soldiers to defend the city. It is worse than buying These luxuries come in handy.
Rhodes would even lament that once the Chaos Legion invades, these things that usually seem expensive will become worthless. But food and clean water have become priceless treasures... The capital of Kislev was once
When the Chaos Legion was besieging them, a noble lady exchanged her family's gold vessels for a generation of flour... The price was reversed by more than a thousand times...
"Okay, I promise you, friend."
Thorgard responded. There was hearty laughter from both parties.
Laughter echoed in the empty hall, and for some reason, Rhodes felt a little sad.
Rhodes originally wanted to reach a military mutual assistance agreement with Dulong City, but he swallowed it back. The strength of Dulong City and Black Hammer Castle is not a little different, why should they help him defend the castle? Although he saved his life
A group of dwarf caravans, but it would not require Dulong City to send troops to protect Blackhammer Castle based on this merit.
Although the military agreement is mutual, if there is trouble in Dulong City, Black Hammer Castle should also send troops. But how many people are there in Black Hammer Castle? How many people are in Dulong City? In Sogard's eyes, his subordinates may not count at all.
What. It’s really nothing…
Rhodes knew that it would take time to develop a military mutual assistance alliance with Dulong City.
"Rhode, my friend, I have something to do, please do it yourself. Bogul and Gudlans will take you to visit here. If you can, stay a little longer. Now that you are here, enjoy more of us dwarves
Exclusive wine and food.”
Sogard said.
Rhodes smiled back.
Just as he was about to leave, Sogard stopped again. He turned his head and his expression suddenly became extremely serious.
"The flames of doom are about to start a prairie fire, and darkness is coming. Regardless of dwarves, humans, or other races, we all need a torch, a torch that can guide our way forward. Some grudges we will never forget; some people we will never forget.
Forget. Living in this era, we only have to fight constantly, if you still want to live."