Chapter 142 Isn’t it? Did Shen Mulin really hit gold? !
Regarding Shen Mulin, Leon's emotions were actually somewhat complicated.
Yes, in order to allow mercenary groups from all over the kingdom to explore the way for Antolia's soldiers, with Leon's approval, the troubadour Giorni spread the rumors of the Sunken Wood Forest gold mine throughout the entire country. kingdom.
At the same time, in order to make this rumor more credible, the soldiers of Antolia deliberately set up dozens of checkpoints around the Sunken Wood Forest, claiming to provide convenience for the mercenary groups going to the Sunken Wood Forest, and determined that Xi The Mena family has first dibs on all minerals and harvests from the deadwood forests.
Originally, Leon's move was just to cooperate with the rumors spread by Giorni, thereby further enhancing the credibility of the rumors.
But what Leon never expected was that with the advent of winter and the arrival of mercenaries from all over the country, just a few days ago, someone actually took out gold and exchanged it with the Antorians!
When the news reached Leon's ears by the completely unprepared Antolian soldiers, he was shocked to the spot!
No, is there really a gold mine in the Sunken Wood Forest? !
Just when Leon was wondering if this was an extraordinary performance by Giorni in order to deceive the trust of more mercenaries... More and more mercenaries who entered the Sunken Wood Forest were collecting money from their dirty pockets. Pulled out the broken gold nugget.
And this completely confirmed Leon's doubts, and also completely detonated the entire Andal Kingdom's adventurers.
There is indeed a gold mine in the sunken forest!
Although when the rumor first started, many astute mercenaries had already realized that the news that suddenly spread from the mouths of bards everywhere might be false news.
However...
when someone actually mined gold from the sunken wood forest...
all the adventurers who were originally extremely calm became unable to sit still almost instantly.
It's not a rumor?
If it's not a rumor, why is it spread like a rumor?
In almost just one week, the number of mercenaries gathered around Shenmu Forest experienced the largest surge in history. Mercenaries from all over the Kingdom of Andal and even mercenaries from the Principality of Norton all gathered in Shenmu Forest. Participate in the grand event together on the land of Mu Lin!
Mercenaries fight for money!
But now, there is gold waiting for them to dig in the sunken forest, so why should they go to the battlefield to fight for their lives? !
What's more, judging from the current situation in the Kingdom of Andal, I'm afraid there won't be another war sweeping the kingdom within three to five years. Quickly reemploying unemployed mercenaries is the top priority for adventurers!
And this also forced Leon, who was the Marquis of Antolia, to reconsider his positioning of Shenmulin and his plan for the escrow viscounty.
In fact, to be honest, Leon does not regret allowing mercenaries from all over the country to come to the land of Antolia to participate in the grand event.
After all...
even if Leon had known about the existence of gold mines in the Sunken Wood Forest for a long time, he would definitely make the same decision.
Perhaps due to his status as a time traveler, or perhaps due to his sense of responsibility as the Marquis of Antolia, Leon will never let his soldiers risk their lives forever for those shining golden stones. He stayed in the sunken forest guarded by tree men.
Even if they die, the soldiers of Antolia should die on the battlefield guarding Antolia!
What's more, although the adventurers who come to gold dig can make a lot of profits, Antolia, as the host, will also make a lot of money, and may even make more than the gold diggers.
And this is without risking life at all!
For example...
a businessman from Antolia had already set out a few days ago to buy all the shovels and shovels in the entire southern part of the kingdom!
At the same time, the dwarf craftsmen at the Antolia Ironworks also began to produce a series of civilian tools related to mining as well as tools that may be favored by mercenaries in accordance with Leon's requirements. weapon.
You need a shovel to dig, right?
Do I have to buy this in Antolia?
In addition, does the mined gold need to be converted into coins?
But this time around, the Jimena family was able to make astonishing profits.
After all...
as far as alchemy is concerned, it is normal for some losses to occur.
At the same time, the closest aristocratic territory to Shenmulin is Antolia, so after getting gold and making money, do you want to come to Antolia to spend money?
Those rich and powerful mercenaries are not ascetic figures. It is in line with their nature to spend the money they make.
In short, as long as you decide to come to Sunken Wood Forest for mining, your basic necessities, food, housing and transportation will definitely be inseparable from Antolia!
So much so that a large part of the money earned through mining will actually flow back to Antolia and into the pockets of the Jimena family!
Just like America's routine during the gold rush.
Those who can make a lot of money are definitely not the gold diggers who are on the front line, but the Jimena family who made the stewardship of Shenmu Forest an established fact at the noble banquet a few months ago. !
So...
seeing gold diggers from all over the kingdom swarming in, although Leon was shocked on the surface that Chen Mulin had really dug up a gold mine, in his heart he was already happy.
As the population increases, consumption increases.
Antolia's originally better-than-nothing business could now develop.
And those businessmen with a keen sense of smell will definitely notice this land on the edge of the kingdom for the first time, bringing unprecedented prosperity to Antolia.
Therefore, looking at Philip who was eager to try in front of him, Leon said very solemnly:
"The gold mine in the sunken wood forest is Antolia's top priority now. I will ask Aaron to arrange some people to help, and I will also ask Andrew to do his best. Cooperate and provide you with a specific implementation plan." "
In short, you must seize the largest share of benefits for the Jimena family in this feast for gold diggers!"
Although cousin Philip is just here for the first time .
However, Leon has full confidence in this young man who is even one year younger than himself.
Why are the seven eastern kingdoms adjacent to the Andal Kingdom always in such chaos?
Isn't it because it is one of the most important gold mining areas in the entire northern continent?
Since Philip has never dealt with gold diggers, this task is naturally perfect for his cousin.
What's more, it has the strong military strength of the Antolian army as its backing.
Philip can definitely do much more than he expected.
"Don't worry, my Lord Marquis!"
Philip looked into Leon's eyes very seriously and said confidently.
(End of chapter)