Chapter 192 Keep the Fire

Xu Yi didn't faint with joy, but he almost jumped up with joy.

Owning a piece of private territory is a dream he has always had since he crossed into this world.

The more clearly he understands the social formation of Sainz Continent, the more he understands the importance of having a private territory.

And when he opened the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, especially after he was driven out of the Stark family's territory in Bonta City by Baron Billier, he was even more eager to own a private territory.

The benefits of owning a private territory are countless. In addition to not being chased away by others, Xu Yi can also make any changes to the territory according to his wishes without anyone daring to point fingers. Because this is the prerogative of his lord.

In addition, the most important point for Xu Yi is that after owning a piece of private territory, Xu Yi can confidently use this territory as the base of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and make long-term plans based on this, so as not to Worry about passively making changes due to inexplicable factors.

To put it simply, in this territory, Xu Yi himself is the king, he can do whatever he wants, and no one else has the right to interfere.

So when he heard that Sevigny actually said that he would give him a private land, Xu Yi immediately screamed excitedly, shook his fist vigorously, and hurriedly asked Sevigny: "Where is this land? It's better not to It’s too far from Bangta City, and it’s best not to be too small, at least let me put down a few factory workshops, right? Her Royal Highness, don’t you think?”

In the past, when Xu Yi used the honorary title to Sevigny, it meant that he was actually a little dissatisfied in his heart and planned to express his opinion, but this time, he was obviously too happy. Can't help but use the title.

Seeing Xu Yi's flattering dog-legged appearance, Sevigny couldn't help laughing. After pursing his lips and laughing for a while, he blinked and said, "Dear Viscount Xu Yi. If you let you choose your own territory. You Where do you want to choose? How big do you want to choose?"

Xu Yi replied without hesitation: "Of course it's the Falling Rain Valley. As for the size, it would be better if you could give me the entire Falling Rain Valley. But I know. This idea is too extravagant, so... …”

"No, this idea is not extravagant." Sevigny interrupted Xu Yi.

Xu Yi was taken aback: "No way? Could it be... Could it be that... do you really want to give me the Falling Rain Valley?"

Sevigny nodded with a smile: "That's right. After discussing with the father and king, I won the Falling Rain Valley for you from the noble council as your private territory. It also increased the area a bit, with a total of 20 square kilometers. How about it, are you satisfied with this territory?"

"Satisfied! Too satisfied!" Xu Yi immediately burst out laughing, looking around excitedly, as if he didn't know how to express his inner emotions, then suddenly rushed up and hugged Sevigny, while patting Sevigny He shouted loudly on the back of his back: "Her Royal Highness. Thank you so much! From today onwards, I will be your loyal fan!"

Sevigny was startled by Xu Yi's sudden action, feeling the strength on Xu Yi's arm and the breath coming from his body, he couldn't help but blushed slightly.

In fact, this is the first time she has had such close contact with a man other than her father. Even her two older brothers had never hugged each other, and now she was suddenly hugged so warmly by Xu Yi, which made her very uncomfortable, but surprisingly she didn't have any resentment, instead she felt very comfortable and reassured.

This feeling could only be felt when her father hugged her when she was a child, but now it has not been felt for a long time.

In the end, Xu Yi suddenly reacted, and quickly let go of his hand, took two steps back, and explained to Sevigny with an embarrassed expression: "This... Her Royal Highness, I'm sorry, I was so happy for a while, I couldn't help it... I didn't mean to. of……"

The blush on Sevigny's face slowly faded, he slowly shook his head, and said with a smile: "It's okay, I understand your excitement, after all, our Kingdom of Lampari has not given territory to the nobles for a long time. But Xu Yi, I still I thought you would always be extremely calm and rational, but I didn't expect you to be so excited at times."

Xu Yi laughed: "There's no way to do this, everyone has this kind of time, and I'm definitely no exception. There are always times when the excitement is uncontrollable."

Sevigny suddenly sighed: "It seems that you usually only show your true side when you get along with Miss Steele. It's hard for others to see."

Xu Yi shrugged and said, "If you want to watch it, just get along with me like Steele."

As soon as the voice fell, Sevigny's pretty face turned red again, and Xu Yi was stunned for a moment and then reacted instantly.

This sentence is too **, it can even be called molesting.

The problem is that the explanation at this time is too deliberate, so the two of them fell into a strange silence for a while.

After a while, Xu Yi coughed lightly and asked Sevigny: "Then... Her Royal Highness, why has the Lampari Kingdom not given territory to nobles for hundreds of years, but now the noble council agrees to give me territory? I'm not that special, am I?"

"Special treatment for you, of course, also has special requirements for you." The blush on Sevigny's face slowly subsided, and he said to Xu Yi: "Xu Yi, father and I hope that you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can increase the amount of money in your life. Research on military magic and machinery. Although the Northern Army of Kingdom Town has gained the upper hand in the battle between the northern border and the Kingdom of Sark, it is still a long way from defeating the Kingdom of Sark. In order to permanently solve the problems on the northern border, My father hopes that you can develop more and better military-industrial magic machines to help defeat the Kingdom of Sark."

Xu Yi was silent for a while, and then he sighed softly: "Your Highness, although I understand the thoughts of Your Majesty the King and you, please allow me to tell the truth, although the war is on the surface a competition of the abilities and equipment of the soldiers of both sides, Or weapons of war, but in fact the real competition is the economic conditions of the two sides. Don’t you think that the Kingdom alone spends a lot of money on the northern border every year?”

"Of course I understand that. But this is something that can't be helped. The disputes and hatred between the Kingdom of Sark and our Kingdom of Lampari have not subsided since the day the Kingdom of Lampari was established. If we don't fight, we will Only by being destroyed by the Kingdom of Sark." Sevigny said helplessly.

"I don't think it's wrong to fight the Kingdom of Sark, but I want to say that another important factor in deciding the war is money. For example, the magic trebuchet is very useful, but buying a magic trebuchet military department It will cost 1,000 gold coins. With the current situation of the military, how many can you buy?" Xu Yi asked again.

Sevigny glanced at Xu Yi rather resentfully: "It's not because the price of your new flight chamber is too high."

Xu Yi immediately called Qu and said, "Your Highness, it's not that our price is high, but the cost of this thing is ridiculously high. If nothing else, the steel needed to produce a magic catapult is worth hundreds of gold coins. Not to mention the cost of other materials, labor, research and development, etc. If you sell the magic trebuchet to the military, our chamber of commerce will almost lose money!"

"It's strange to believe you." Sevigny rolled his eyes at Xu Yi. "Although it may not make much money, I don't believe you if you say you lose money."

Xu Yi smiled: "Well, even if it's not a loss. But we are a chamber of commerce after all, so we must make a little profit."

Sevigny shook his head helplessly: "Anyway, you are right, the military department and the kingdom can't afford too high military expenses, so this time the father and I won this territory for you, just hope you I can contribute my strength to the kingdom again.”

"Take people's money and eliminate disasters with others. Since I have gained such a great benefit, it is appropriate to pay the corresponding return." Xu Yi nodded. "But Her Royal Highness, I still have the same question. Even if our chamber of commerce can develop a series of military-industrial magic machines, do you think the military has the money to buy them? If our chamber of commerce is responsible for all of them, then we certainly can't afford it. Therefore, in order to solve this problem in the end, we still need to vigorously develop the economy in the Lampari Kingdom and improve the financial strength of the Kingdom."

"Father and I are very clear about these issues you mentioned. Otherwise, why do you think Father would take such a big risk to let Bangta City accept the test of those diehards? Why do we choose to give How about a territory like yours?" Sevigny asked rhetorically.

Xu Yi thought for a while, then nodded lightly: "Okay, I understand. It seems that His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Queen have pinned their hopes on me and our New Flying Chamber of Commerce. I express a lot of pressure..."

"How much ability you have, you must bear how much responsibility and pressure. I remember you said this to me before." Sevigny said. "Xu Yi, you have proven that you have the ability to change Bangta City. Father and I believe that you also have the ability to change the entire Kingdom of Lampari. The gain or loss of Bangta City is not important. This time, the stubborn and old-fashioned nobles in the kingdom will be shut up, so that the father can easily spread the magic industry he has high hopes on to every place in the kingdom, and make all the cities in the kingdom change. It has to be as prosperous as Bangta City, then even if Bangta City is destroyed, it will be worth it.”

"In other words, keep the fire of our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce?" Xu Yi asked.

"Yes." Sevigny nodded sternly. "Xu Yi, you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are the hope of the magic industry, that is, this fire. As long as you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce are preserved, I believe that this fire will surely ignite a bigger flame in the future, and then release it. A fire will ignite the entire kingdom of Lampari. Are you confident?"

"Who do you think I am?" Xu Yi showed a confident smile. "I am also very sure that this fire will turn into an extremely strong industrial fire, not only igniting the entire Lampari Kingdom, but also sweeping the entire Sainz Continent!"

(End of Volume II "Fire of Industry")