Chapter 723： Business and enterprising (1/2)

The silent operation of the thermostat array shields the chilly wind outside the castle. The decoration on the wall is shone with a shield. The gorgeous classical tapestry depicts the symbols of heroes, monsters and gods. The famous smoke from the hands of the fairy The fragrance quietly exudes a pleasant and elegant aroma in the copper incense box. The radiance of the magic crystal lamp is sprinkled from the roof and sprinkled in a tea cup with a gold-plated edge. The bright red liquid has a warm layer inside. Floating light.

Gray Elf Wenna took the tea cup in front of him and gently swayed the liquid with clear texture. The light-colored eyes reflected the shattered light spots: "The goods from the Tifeng empire? This is indeed a novelty, specifically what?"

“Textiles, mainly textiles, as well as dyes and white crystals,” Bai Dewen said with a smile. “The quality is good and the supply is sufficient – ​​friends from the Western Plains tribe should like it.”

"Don't say anything else, I really have some interest in textiles," Wenna raised her eyes. "Can I look at the samples?"

Paterson smiled and stood up, nodding to the waiter next to him: "Of course, here is - open."

The attendant opened the wooden box containing the samples, and the guests from the Ogure tribe immediately cast their sights with curiosity. The Duke of Prudential personally stepped forward and took a piece of white cloth from the wooden box and handed it to the gray elf. In front of Wenna: "Ms. Please look over."

Wenna reached out and took the fabric, looking forward with anticipation and curiosity, but within a few seconds her look of expectation became a bit stunned and disappointing. After a brief silence, the gray elf chief frowned. Shaking his head: "My friend, I just praised the creativity of human artisans in the art field... I am a bit confused now."

As she spoke, she looked up and curiously looked at the Duke of Berdwin: "I am blunt - is the distant Titan empire not crafted? You should also be able to see that the fabric is strong, but weaving There is no taste in the law and the pattern. Apprentices who have just learned to weave can weave such things, it..."

"Sixteen silver shield coins." Bai Dewen suddenly said.

"What?" Wenna did not respond for a while.

"Sixteen silver shield coins," Bai Dewen smiled and patted the wooden box on his hand. "A total of one hundred and sixty rulers."

Gray Elf Wenna’s ears couldn’t help but shake it: “... Are you kidding?”

"The last time I reported the price of the alchemy pharmacy to you, you also had the same expression and words," Bai Dewen shook his head and sat back on the high back chair. The expression on his face was serious. "This is true." Price – as you can see, these fabrics are really tasteless in weaves and patterns, because they are woven from machines, and with current machine technology, only such fabrics can be woven. It really can't enter the eyes of the upper aristocrats, but from the price... it will definitely be popular among the middle class and civilians."

"The machine... I haven't heard the word for the first time," Wenna's expression of disappointment and disappointment has disappeared. Instead, she thinks, "If it's machine-made, then I can understand its price. But I have a problem - even if it is machine-made, you have to transport these fabrics from the distant Tifeng to the western border. After such a long journey, are the prices of these things so low? In my understanding Even if a stone is transported from the east of your country to the west, the toll is a big number."

“We are building new roads, new transportation technologies can achieve rapid delivery of bulk goods – and of course, even if transportation costs are there, the profitability of these fabrics is very thin, but the Franklin family has always sought long-term business partners, Small profits but quick turnover is our guideline. You should know this."

The Duke of Badwin said frankly, with a sincere and gentle smile on his face.

Gray Elf Wenna looked at the smile on Berdwen's face and said after a slight silence for two seconds: "You are really sincere when you talk about business... So, you just shipped the cheap fabric that Tifeng sold to you. The west then sells to us...this is not the same as the previous alchemy."

"The essence of trade is to convert the road into profit, and transportation is also cost," Bai Dewen nodded. "But anyway, these fabrics must still produce great value in your hands. After all... Talk, their quality is still superior, and they are completely worthy of the price."

The gray elf's eyes squinted a little, this is her habitual action when thinking.

“The elves love art, and the exquisiteness and taste are the elements we value very much.” After a few seconds of thinking, she slowly opened her eyes, and the light-colored scorpion shimmered in the light. “My friend, no doubt. - Gold coins are the most tasteful thing in the world."

"It fits your personal style very well - it is also in line with mine," Bai Dewen's smile burst into bloom. "So if all goes well, we will be able to officially accept textile orders next spring, the amount will be negotiated again, alchemy pharmacy According to the previously agreed delivery time, it is not affected by the textile order. As for the settlement..."

“Half of the gold coins, half of the grain and herbs,” Wenna volunteered. “Our king has agreed to your request, and we know that...the troubles of Cecil’s empire, as an old friend, we are happy to help. - The food for the first order will arrive at the border before winter."

"I am grateful to the Grey Elf King on behalf of me," Bai Dewen stood up and said with sincerity, "We will not forget every help of our friends."

Wenna got up and returned to the other box: "So, these should be another sample?"

"Yes, let me show you..."

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The glory of the giant sun gradually sinks to the west, and the brighter rays of the sun begin to shroud the earth along the clouds. The unknown birds scream in the background of clouds and sky, hurried back to the nest, and Wenna, who left the castle, lifted up. Hand, open the hair before the forehead, and look back at the classical castle of the Franklin family.

"It's a big business..." the gray elf said softly to himself.

The Red Valley people walking next to them couldn't help but frown: "They must earn more."

Wenna shook her head: "Do not stare at what others have earned in doing business. No one is going to do business with you to lose money."

The man of temperament Sven said: "But in any case, the prices of those fabrics are still surprising. After a long transport, their prices are still so low... It’s hard to imagine the Titan empire When these things were exported to Cecil, it was cheaper."

"Yeah... It's really hard to imagine..." Wenna turned her head back and glanced at the castle with centuries of history.