Laheim walked with heavy steps into Quareara's small villa on the bank of the Winter Spring River. In the past two months, his business has been in trouble, first of all, the leather trade bill with the empire, because of the boast
Reala and several new nobles bought the furs first, causing him to be unable to deliver the goods as scheduled, losing a large amount of profits and almost paying liquidated damages; later, these competitors tampered with his winery,
As a result, the brewed vodka became sour and smelly and could not be sold, resulting in heavy losses. In just two months, at least five to six hundred gold crowns were lost. This was equivalent to the entire year's income of an ordinary noble.
And he came here not for anything else, but to conduct a negotiation between opponents and extend an olive branch to these outsiders. As for whether the other party was willing to compromise, Laheim was not sure.
"Raheim, ah, please come in quickly."
After being reported by the attendant, Quareara invited Laheim into his house. Inside, Skargard and Clive were already waiting inside.
Quareara's house was built on the bank of the Winter Spring River, close to the lower reaches. It was also a bit far away from the downtown area. Since he had just arrived at Blackhammer Castle not long ago, he had not yet carefully studied his own residence, so he had someone build a house casually.
A two-story villa. Compared with the heavy and huge houses in Kislev, the residence here seems simple and thin. But this is only temporary. If he settles down for a long time, this old nobleman from Kislev will
A residence like Laheim's mansion will certainly be built as well.
"Your Excellency, we meet again."
As soon as they entered the inner hall, Quareara's two colleagues stood up and greeted Laheim. Although everyone knew in their hearts that they were competitors and in a life-and-death situation, they still had to pretend to be gentlemanly on the surface.
They looked like they had met before, but ended up breaking up on bad terms, which was very embarrassing.
"Raheim, my friend, you should give notice in advance if you are coming, so that I can prepare a dinner party for you."
Quareara said with a smile.
"That's not necessary. The dinner can wait until later. There are plenty of opportunities."
Laheim replied, raising the corners of his mouth slightly and forcing out a weird smile. Having been stabbed in the back by someone, and now having to smile in response, this feeling was not good. He hoped to finish his words as soon as possible and end this suffering as soon as possible.
"Three colleagues, I know that you are all big nobles and wealthy businessmen from Kislev. This is also your first visit to Blackhammer Castle. I am a straight-tempered person, and I will speak out when I have something to say. I want everyone here to
You are all people of strength and status, so there is no need to make things difficult for me. If a few of you also want to stay here, we can have a good discussion and see how to carve up the market here, instead of stabbing people in the back and causing trouble.
The blood is flowing like a river, it’s very embarrassing.”
As soon as he sat down, Laheim said bluntly.
"Your Excellency, there is something that must be made clear first. We are not big nobles or rich businessmen. On the contrary, we are just like you, little people who are not well known. As for the things you are talking about, we are not very clear.
.I do want to stay here, but I won’t embarrass you.”
Skargard returned with a smile.
"No need to pretend, colleagues. I know you are trying to embarrass me, otherwise you wouldn't have purchased all the furs in Blackhammer Castle in a short time. You don't have a stable shipper here, and your motive is obvious. But this one
The matter has passed. I will not pursue it any further. I can only say that I was too careless and didn’t even know that I had ears on my pillow. I have already dealt with her. Next, I just want to have a good talk with you. We are all
Colleagues, the interests of Blackhammer Castle are not worth such a fight for us, right? If you are willing to have a good talk with me today, I can make some concessions to your benefit in some places. Wouldn’t it be nice to live together?”
Laheim suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke to the three people calmly. He knew that the person who came was evil, that the other party was powerful, and that the combined assets of the three people might be greater than his own. Therefore, he had done this before he came.
We are ready for peace talks.
"Sir, I still don't understand what you are talking about. My friends, do you understand what Lord Laheim is saying?"
Quareara said, then turned to ask Skargard and Clive beside him. The two shrugged and remained silent.
"Purchasing goods at low prices and then reselling them is a common method used by every businessman. How can it be said that it is targeting you?"
Quareara continued.
Lahem had a sullen look on his face. He leaned forward and stared at the old nobleman in front of him with a pair of brown eyes. He was cunning and cunning. Laheim knew that, but at the same time, he also knew that they were stupid.
"Stop beating around the bush. I'm leaving my words here today. Cooperate and we will discuss countermeasures, how to coexist peacefully, jointly own the market here, and profit from this wave together. If you don't want to, then I can only
Use other less friendly means."
Rahim said harsh words——
"I know who you are working for. What did that dwarf promise you? Is it that you can divide my property after my death? Or take my market share, or replace me and become Rhodes's partner? No matter what he promised
What do you think? I am here to advise you not to be too naive. No lord's words can be believed. They have troops on hand, they are the rulers, and they have the right to execute everyone in the territory as long as they are willing. But we are different.
We can be partners, and we must be partners, keeping each other warm. As long as we unite, we can control the market of Blackhammer Castle. On the contrary, if you listen to that dwarf, I guarantee you will regret it. If I am defeated,
Or leave here, I guarantee that the next target of Rhodes and Alves will be you. Only by cooperation can the interests last forever. If you seize it in a short time, you will eventually lose it."
Sitting in front of the three of them, Laheim spoke seriously every word. What he knew about the inside story was not that he had the evidence, but that he had guessed and guessed the hidden story behind it. Only the support of Alves and Rhodes
, these nobles from Kislev can gain a foothold and squeeze themselves in a short period of time. This matter is so obvious.
As for killing people behind his back, he knew that Rhodes would not do this. Maybe other lords would do this, but Rhodes would not do it. Laheim knew that the most important thing that Rhodes gained in the past two years was nothing else but reputation.
It is this reputation that guides more and more people to come to him and allows Black Hammer Castle to continue to develop. Without this reputation, Black Hammer Castle would not be what it is today. At least, the group of Nuo who are known as the mercenary champions of the North
The Ska Battle Group are the savages who came to admire Rhodes...
Of course, he had also prepared for the worst. If he couldn't stay in Blackhammer Castle any longer, he would take all his property and leave to live in the Empire. He couldn't go back to Kislev, and the Empire was still an option.
Over there, he had to start anew and start from scratch. The competition within the empire was so great that environments like Kislev and Blackhammer Castle could not compare.