Chapter 134
In order to welcome the arrival of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce team, that night, Earl Summer made a special trip to hold a grand welcome ceremony at the Lord's Mansion of Sewell City. The characters included almost all the nobles and businessmen in the city, and even some officers of the city guard of Sewell City.
Xu Yi originally didn't want Earl Summer to hold such a welcome ceremony, thinking it was too troublesome, but he also knew that this was a necessary means for Earl Summer to quickly integrate the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce into Sewell City, so naturally he couldn't refuse.
No matter how much Xu Yi doesn't like to attend the banquet and deal with this kind of scene, but in order to live up to Earl Summer's painstaking efforts, and because he is the well-deserved protagonist of this banquet, Xu Yi has no choice but to cheer up and fight with everyone at the banquet. Every visitor has a cordial conversation, and even needs to write down the name, identity, background and other information of each visitor.
The Xinfei Chamber of Commerce wants to develop vigorously in Sewell City. Even with the strong support of the city lord, Earl Summer, it is necessary to cooperate closely with other people in the city.
After finally dealing with a group of guests, Xu Yi had made initial contact with all the guests at the banquet, and finally got a chance to breathe.
Just as he raised his wine glass and took a sip, Princess Caroline suddenly appeared.
"President Xu, are you tired?"
Seeing Princess Caroline's energetic appearance, Xu Yi was a little puzzled: "Aren't you tired? Your Royal Highness, I think you are more popular than me."
"What? Are you jealous?" Princess Caroline smiled and raised her glass. He touched Xu Yi lightly, took a sip, then suddenly sighed, and turned his head to look around the banquet venue. Youyou said: "Although I am very popular, most of the people who come to see me are men. They are only interested in my body, not in your strength like they are with you, President Xu."
"The body is also a part of strength. I hope they will be interested in my body, at least it will make me more confident in my handsomeness, won't it?" Xu Yi smiled.
Princess Caroline chuckled. She winked at Xu Yi, and said with a light smile, "President Xu. In fact, you are already very handsome. And I'm only interested in your body."
While talking, Princess Caroline moved closer to Xu Yi, tiptoed lightly, and her face was almost pressed against Xu Yi's. He let out a breath, and the aroma mixed with the smell of wine rushed to Xu Yi's cheeks, and said very charmingly: "I said it when I left Bangta City last time, President Xu, I will be in Sewell City Make the bed in advance, waiting for your visit. Now my bed is already ready, so are you interested in spending a good night with me tonight?"
"His Royal Highness, you are drunk." Xu Yi took half a step back and turned his face slightly. Avoid seeing Princess Caroline.
The drunken Princess Caroline looked extremely coquettish, and her lethality was too great. He couldn't guarantee that if he continued to be seduced like this. Can you still hold on.
Princess Caroline grinned, but she was no longer approaching. Instead, she rolled her eyes and quickly changed the subject: "President Xu, I'm still thinking about the reinforced concrete city wall you mentioned during the day. I think Let me ask, if our principality can produce steel bars and cement by itself, will this part of the cost be saved a lot?"
Xu Yi shook his head: "I don't recommend you do this, at least not right now. The reason why the reinforced concrete structure is strong. Apart from the reasons for the structure itself, the most important thing is the quality of the steel bars and concrete used in it. Concrete is just fine. , but the quality of the steel bars cannot be satisfied with the current technology of your Principality of Drake. If you want to solve the material problem rashly, the consequences may be very serious."
A wry smile crossed Princess Caroline's face: "Although I really want to say that you are lying to me from the standpoint of a businessman, I know very well that President Xu is not such a person. I think... It must be impossible for your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to directly transfer steelmaking and concrete manufacturing technology, so when will your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce be willing to go to our Principality of Drake to directly invest and build a factory? If you produce locally in our Principality, at least we can save money. Doesn't it cost a lot of basic materials?"
"I think you should be very clear that this decision is not mine, but the Kingdom of Sark." Xu Yidao.
Princess Caroline frowned slightly, thinking seriously while sipping her wine.
I have to say that Princess Caroline, who always puts on a seductive look to Xu Yi, is indeed very attractive, but for Xu Yi, he prefers to see Princess Caroline thinking seriously like this.
For him, the one who can arouse his favor and attract him most is the kind of woman who can have her own thinking and opinions.
Steele was able to impress him at the beginning, and finally chose to combine with Steele because of Steele's outstanding performance in this regard.
After thinking for a while, Princess Caroline put down her wine glass and put a smile on her face again.
"Well, it seems that our cooperation can only be done step by step, and we can't be in a hurry. President Xu, I am making a small request to you now. Can you satisfy me?" Princess Caroline asked.
"As long as you don't invite me to spend a good night with you, it can be discussed." Xu Yi said.
Princess Caroline was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help laughing out loud.
"President Xu, am I a womanizer in your eyes? Don't worry, I won't eat you again." Princess Caroline rolled Xu Yi's eyes rather resentfully, then straightened her face, Seriously: "My request is that when your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce builds a production base in Sewell City, I hope to be able to visit the whole process."
Xu Yi thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes, but you must avoid some confidential things."
"Of course." With Xu Yi's consent, Princess Caroline seemed extremely happy, and extended her hand to Xu Yi: "President Xu, I wish us a happy cooperation."
Xu Yi also stretched out his hand to hold her gently.
Just feel soft and smooth in hands. Princess Caroline suddenly exerted force in her hand, causing Xu Yi to lean towards her involuntarily, and then Princess Caroline stood on tiptoe. The fragrant lips kissed Xu Yi's face like lightning.
"President Xu, I won't close the door tonight, I'm waiting for you."
Seeing Princess Caroline leave with a burst of fragrance and laughter, Xu Yi touched his face with a wry smile, turned his head to look left and right, but found that many people around him were staring at him in surprise.
Xu Yi felt a little strange.
With Princess Caroline's image of a courtesan on the outside, it should never be so obvious to show her inclination towards herself in such a public place.
It's impossible for her to really fall in love with herself, right?
Xu Yi shook his head. Throw the whole thought out.
Turning his head, he found that Earl Summer was waving to him not far away. Hastily walked over.
"Come on, Xu Yi, let me introduce you. This is Maral, the leader of our Sewell City Guard Army. You may need to cooperate in many places in the future. Let's get to know each other first." Earl Summer pointed out Looking at a burly middle-aged man with a rough face beside him, he said to Xu Yi.
Xu Yi quickly extended his hand to Malar: "Hi, General Malar, our chamber of commerce will need more care from you and the brothers from the City Guard in Sewell City in the future."
Malal laughed heartily and said: "President Xu, you are too polite. The city lord mentioned you to me a long time ago, saying that after your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce comes, our city guards must cooperate well with your new Flying the work of the chamber of commerce allows your chamber of commerce to be able to produce in our Sewell city with peace of mind. Don't worry, I can assure you that you will never be disturbed in any way in Sewell city."
"Then I would like to thank General Maral for taking care of you."
"Xu Yi, if you want someone to take care of you, you have to do something good." Earl Summer suddenly laughed. "If there is no benefit at all, you want Malal to do his best, so how can it be possible?"
Xu Yi was taken aback. But he found that Malar was also smiling, and immediately understood, he laughed and said, "Of course, the Lord City Master taught you the right thing. Then, General Malar, you and the brothers of the City Guard Army. What benefits do you want? Woolen cloth?"
Malal laughed loudly, and patted Xu Yi's shoulder vigorously.
"Okay. I like a straightforward person like President Xu. Brothers don't want any excessive benefits. Didn't your chamber of commerce provide a set of armor and weapons for each of the Zhenbei Army before, and give each of our brothers of the City Guards the same way?" Just come with a set."
Xu Yi blinked and asked Malal, "Mall General, how many brothers are there in the City Guard Army?"
"Not much, just over eight thousand." Malar replied nonchalantly.
"Eight thousand?" Xu Yi gasped and couldn't help shaking his head.
The price of a complete set of armor and weapons provided by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to the Zhenbei Army is as high as 50 gold coins. If 8,000 sets are used, that is a full 400,000 gold coins!
Although Xu Yi can't afford to give it away, and if the cost price is calculated, it is about 200,000 gold coins, but after giving away so much in one go, Xu Yi still can't help but feel a little pained.
"Hey, Xu Yi, what are you thinking? I'm not asking you to give it away for nothing, it scares you." Earl Summer scolded with a smile: "I just hope you can sell it to us at the cost price to the City Guards of Sewell City." Eight thousand sets of fine steel weapons and armor."
Xu Yi breathed a sigh of relief, and waved his hand: "Since it's your request, the city lord, it's easy to say. Eight thousand sets is too much to show my sincerity. Ten thousand sets! General Malal, are you still satisfied? "
"Satisfied! Satisfied! Of course satisfied!" Malar laughed and nodded, and then patted Xu Yi's shoulder hard. "President Xu, in the future, if your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce needs our city guards, just come to me, and I promise to do my best to help you!"
Looking at the back of Malal turning away, Xu Yi rubbed his sore shoulders from Malal's slap, frowned and asked Earl Summer: "My lord, change the clothes of the city guards under my command privately. , will there be no problem?"
Earl Summer smiled slightly and shook his head: "Although there may be some problems, it's not a big problem. Besides, I don't just change the clothes of the city guards, I also want to build an arsenal in Sewell City. Xu Yi, your new pilots Can the chamber of commerce be completed?"
"Build an arsenal?" Xu Yi looked at Earl Summer in shock. "My lord, do you want to rebel?" (to be continued)