Chapter 15 Lost money? No, after five minutes of winning
, in Levi's study.
Garrieux sat on the sofa, leisurely picked up the coffee, sniffed it lightly, then frowned without leaving a trace, and said very casually:
"Baron Levi, since we are all relatives, we might as well talk openly. You The new trebuchet is indeed excellent, but its shortcomings are also obvious.
First of all, if you want to increase the power of your new trebuchet, you must increase the size, which is destined to be limited to defending the city.
Secondly, your new trebuchet The machine takes up too much space, and the many existing defenses may not be suitable for installing a large number of such trebuchets.
Finally, the principle of this thing is too simple. I think I can easily copy it from memory when I go back, let alone other hostile forces. "Yes."
Levi chuckled and said calmly
, "Lord Garrieux, you are joking. This new trebuchet is powerful, has high shooting accuracy, is cheap to build, and has low operating thresholds. These are just a few of the advantages I have listed at random. It has already crushed the old trebuchet.
I think the few small limitations you listed cannot cover up its own superiority at all.
As for whether you can directly imitate it when you go back, don’t kid me. Although I haven't been in contact with you for a long time, some of your good qualities have been revealed inadvertently. I still very much recognize your character.
Moreover, the reputation of the Norton family is very popular in the North and even in the entire kingdom. It's all there for all to see, and I believe that Earl Norton's signboard is not that cheap."
Garrieux couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.
"Baron Levi, you are really difficult to deal with. Let's talk about something practical. What is your price? Or what do you want to get?"
Naturally, the next step is Levi's asking price.
"Lord Garrieux, you see, I have defeated the attack of this orc army this time, and I have also killed more than 700 orc elites, including the opponent's commander. Such military achievements are not too much for a barony. In addition,
I I think this new trebuchet will definitely shine in this war. And it will be very easy for the Norton family to use this trebuchet to obtain three or four baronies.
My requirements are not high, I just hope that in the new trebuchet Just put your name on the trebuchet, and you will be very satisfied if you can get another barony."
"Baron Levi," Gallieu said with a smile, "you are really a lion with a big mouth."
"First of all, like attacking the Montenegro Territory There are four such feint troops in Green County, not to mention other border counties in the entire northern border with the orcs.
These so-called "partial divisions" with limited strength are simply not worth the military merit of a barony, unless you just rely on The family's private army defeated two or three such troops at the same time.
Secondly, if we want to turn this new trebuchet into military merit, our Norton family also has to invest a lot of contacts, and the profit is really limited.
Thirdly, if your name is attached again , that is not a matter of our Norton family earning one less barony at all. The additional cost will be equivalent to our Norton family working almost in vain." "
What is your price?"
"We can operate a barony for the Monterey family. Then, in the name of helping relatives, we will support some supplies."
"Lord Gallieu, your price is a bit unkind. I can't accept it."
After pondering for a moment, Gallieu took a step back: "How about this, then Greene In the county, you can easily choose an ownerless barony." "Lord Garrieux, you see that our Black Mountain Territory has been beaten to pieces by the orcs. Since we are all relatives, how about you support me with another 150 craftsmen and 2,000 young men?"
"Baron Levi, you are too greedy. I'm afraid you can drain a barony to recruit so many craftsmen. Go with Qingzhuang, our Norton family will give you at most 50 craftsmen and a thousand slaves."
Levi struggled, gritted his teeth, and finally agreed.
"Lord Garrieux, I accept your conditions. Let's talk about the barony. The Baron of the Gray Rock Territory has become extinct. That territory borders our Black Mountain Territory. I hope the Norton family can help me win this territory this time. .
In addition, I am willing to pay a 10% premium and purchase some slaves through the channels of the Norton family."
"It's easy to talk, we are all relatives, so in this case, we have settled the deal." Gallieu was smiling, obviously happy about this time Very satisfied with the transaction.
The Norton family obtained such a strategically significant city defense weapon at a negligible price.
What's more important is that whether it is sitting on the credit for negotiating this deal or making friends with a potential new star like Levi, it is beneficial to Gallie.
Levi is not as satisfied with this transaction as Gallieu is much lower.
The Monterey family is like an insignificant insect compared to the entire kingdom. Even if they offer war weapons such as counterweight trebuchets, it will be difficult to obtain benefits quickly because no one takes them seriously, or the benefits obtained will be extremely limited. .
By trading with the Norton family, you can quickly get a barony, some craftsmen, and labor force. The most important thing is that this means that the Monterey family has once again become involved with the Norton family.
At least in Green County, the Monterey family's political environment will be much better. Moreover, the rat who had previously murdered the original person had not yet been found out. With the Norton family intimidating him, Levi believed that the other party would not dare to take action again in a short period of time.
This can be called a win-win transaction and both parties are very satisfied.
Early the next morning, the military officials and Gallie left the Montenegro Territory after bidding farewell to Li Wei, and returned to the county to resume their duties. The military officials pulled two carts full of orc heads, while Garrieux carried the design drawings and shooting table drawing instructions provided by Levi.
The capital of Green County, Mantra City.
Earl of Norton's House.
"Oh? Are you saying that the current Baron Monterey is better than his grandfather and is very worthy of our Norton family's investment?" "
Yes, father, although Levi Monterey is still very immature, he has shown wisdom, courage, I am very impressed by his calmness. I have compiled a relatively detailed battle experience. You will definitely be amazed by Li Wei's performance.
And I heard that Li Wei also has a good talent as a spell caster. It is not difficult to advance to the third level. Within a month, he was able to silently cast several third-level witchcrafts, and the innate skills he awakened when he broke through the third level far exceeded his peers.
He released a talented fourth-level contracted monster in front of countless people. I learned from many People have learned that this is a talent that Levi awakened when he broke through the third level." "
If this is the case, then he is indeed worth our investment."
"And I also reached an agreement with this Baron Levi on behalf of the Norton family. This transaction, father, I guarantee that our Norton family will definitely make a profit in this transaction."
(End of Chapter)