Chapter 131 Leaving at the Same Time

It doesn't take much imagination and brain at all, Xu Yi can already see the electric light that pervades the gap between Marquis Southgate and Russell.

"Hey, isn't this my dear Marquis Southgate? I didn't expect to meet you here by such a coincidence today. It's really surprising." Russell was the first to speak. "I thought you should hide in your own mouse hole every day and dare not come out. I didn't expect you to have the courage to come out to breathe."

Marquis Southgate let out a mocking sneer.

"Dear Earl Russell, if I remember correctly, you were the one who hid every day and dared not come out. If you really want to describe it as a mouse, it seems that you are more suitable?"

Hearing the non-stop sneer of the two, Xu Yi smiled wryly in his heart.

The Marlo Empire and the Candela Empire are two such big empires, with tens of thousands of people, and there are not a few big people among them. Why did Marquis Southgate and Russell know each other and have formed a relationship long ago? What does Liang Zi look like?

"This... Lord Russell, Lord Marquis, you two... know each other?" As the local host, Xu Yi naturally couldn't stand by and watch, so he could only take a step forward bravely and stand between the two of them.

"Hmph, it's more than acquaintance." Russell snorted coldly. "If it weren't for this damn mouse, how could I have been transferred to serve in the Imperial Navy."

"It turns out that you have been relegated to the navy. That's really gratifying."

The Marquis of Southgate is calm and stable in front of everyone else, but when facing Russell, his tone is always mocking. Put on a bad face. Xu Yi was very curious about what kind of relationship the two of them formed in the first place. So much so that they are still so angry when they meet now.

"Even if I'm in the navy, at least I'm still serving in the army. But what about you? I've heard that Dayoron Southgate, who was previously known as the god of war in Maro, has been in Maro since the last battle. The army of the Luo Empire has disappeared. Tell me, are you afraid in your heart, and dare not face the warriors of our Kandela Empire?"

The Marquis of Southgate snorted heavily, but did not refute Russell. Turning to Xu Yi, he asked, "President Xu, can I ask why he appeared here? Is there any cooperation between your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Candela Empire?"

"I should ask you that." Russell replied before Xu Yi. "The Maro Empire is at least three thousand kilometers away from here, why did you come all the way here?"

"Are you qualified to know?" Marquis Southgate responded unceremoniously. "However, I can tell you the truth. I accidentally found out about the existence of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and I became very interested. I came here to have a look. But you... Russell, it seems that you are representing your Kandela Empire Navy this time. You’re here? But just relying on the people from Emperor Candela’s Ministry, can you really cooperate with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce smoothly?”

This sentence happened to ask the pain in Russell's heart, but it left him speechless for a while.

This time, I was able to come to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to discuss cooperation, and finally decided to purchase three frigates. But he tried his best to persuade several high-level commanders of the Imperial Navy. And in the end, it was extremely difficult to convince the Ministry of Finance and Budget of the Imperial Ministry of Finance, and it was approved.

However, even though the Imperial Ministry approved the proposal of the Imperial Navy, it was still very tight in terms of budget, so that Russell had to give up his original idea of ​​buying dozens or even hundreds of frigates in one go.

To be honest, he really doesn't think that the three frigates can bring much change to the Imperial Navy. His real purpose is to bring these three frigates back so that his colleagues in the Imperial Navy can see for themselves how powerful the frigates are, so as to change the situation. what they think.

Only with a clear common goal can the imperial navy have the opportunity to obtain more budget from the military department to satisfy his desire to improve the naval strength.

However, even so, Russell is still not sure that it will go as smoothly as he expected.

In the end, it's all about money.

The Kandela Empire's financial situation in recent years has been relatively average, resulting in a constant decline in the military's total budget. Among them, the comparatively less important Imperial Navy budget is naturally tighter.

If it was in the past, it would be no problem to spend tens of millions of gold coins to buy dozens of frigates at one go, but now, it is very difficult to even just spend the money to buy three frigates.

Thinking of this, Russell couldn't help but a trace of sadness passed over his face.

The Marquis Southgate was keenly aware of Russell's change, and immediately burst out laughing.

Russell glared at Marquis Southgate, snorted coldly, turned his head and gestured farewell to Xu Yi, then turned and left.

Several subordinates behind him also quickly followed, boarded the magic car he bought together, and disappeared at the far end of the road after a while.

As soon as Russell left, Marquis Southgate stopped laughing, looked at the direction Russell was leaving, pondered for a moment, then turned to Xu Yi and said: "President Xu, thank you very much for your warm hospitality during this time , I have seen everything I should read here, and the questions that need to be answered have also been answered, since I have disturbed you for long enough, it is time to say goodbye to you."

Xu Yi raised his eyebrows slightly: "Master Marquis, are you leaving?"

"Yeah, I originally wanted to stay here for a while, but now it seems that I really can't continue to wait leisurely. President Xu, I am saying goodbye to you now, and I will return to the city with Seymour in the afternoon. Go to the Marlo Empire."

"Aren't you going with Princess Caroline?" Xu Yi asked again.

The Marquis of Southgate smiled slightly: "Her Royal Highness has sent us safely, so there is no need to trouble her when we go back. And I think Her Royal Highness should wish to stay here for a while longer."

Xu Yi nodded, no more persuasion.

"Well, Lord Marquis, I hope that the half a month spent here can leave a good impression in your mind. On behalf of myself and also on behalf of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, I welcome you to come again as a guest in the future."

"Sure." Marquis Southgate nodded with a smile. "President Xu, I think there will be many places for us to cooperate in the future. I will have more opportunities to come to the Principality of Standing again than Russell. If there is no accident, I will prepare for a period of time after I return to the Maro Empire. I will formally propose some cooperation requests to you, and I hope you will prepare in advance.”

Xu Yi nodded: "No problem. You need it anytime, and we can prepare for you at any time."

"Okay. If that's the case, I'll take my leave like this."

The Marquis of Southgate made a farewell gesture to Xu Yi, took Seymour and a group of men who came to meet him at the pier, boarded the magic car they drove all the way, and left without delay just like Russell. went.

Seeing Marquis Southgate's convoy disappear into the distant sky, Xu Yi smiled wryly and shook his head.

Although the meeting between Russell and the Marquis of Southgate today was a complete accident, in fact, he had already had this idea deep in his heart, but he didn't have a good chance to do it.

It turned out that Russell and Marquis Southgate were old acquaintances, and they met together through this unexpected opportunity, which inadvertently achieved Xu Yi's goal.

There is no need for two equally powerful empires on this continent, so the relationship between the Candela Empire and the Maro Empire will always be in conflict, and there is absolutely no possibility of any reconciliation.

But precisely because of the relationship between them, it is beneficial for Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to profit from it.

Although the cooperation between the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the Candela Empire is only in its infancy, and the cooperation with the Maro Empire is only a shadow, without any substance at all, but Xu Yi believes that in the future, these two huge empires will It is firmly integrated with Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

Although trying to strike a balance between the two empires was no less than playing with fire, Xu Yi didn't have much to worry about with the powerful bargaining chip in his hand.

After thinking for a while on the pier, Xu Yi flashed his figure and appeared in the Magic Research Institute about five kilometers away from the pier.

Xu Yi's sudden appearance startled several researchers who were discussing in the outer garden of the researchers, but Xu Yi just greeted them and went straight to Evita's private research room.

As soon as the door of the research room was pushed open, an exclamation sounded head-on, and then Xu Yi was filled with a small body.

Feeling a burst of fragrance pouring into his nostrils, Xu Yi regained his composure and helped Teresa in his arms to stand still.

"Hey Teresa, what are you in such a rush for?"

Teresa looked up at Xu Yi, a blush immediately flashed across her small face, she lowered her head slightly, and said softly, "I...I'll go get something."

After all, without waiting for Xu Yi's reaction, he left quickly like a frightened deer.

Seeing Teresa turning the corner and disappearing, a strange smile flashed across Xu Yi's face, and then walked into the research room.

"Master President, aren't you accompanying Lord Southgate?" Evita's special gentle voice sounded in the research room.

"He has already left." Xu Yi responded, glanced habitually at the research room, and asked, "What did Teresa come to do just now?"

"She asked me some questions about the parameters of the magic circle of the magic cannon." Evita replied.

"Oh? How did you answer her?"

Evita took a deep look at Xu Yi: "Don't worry, Mr. President, I have been answering her according to your instructions."

Xu Yi smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Well, I'm always at ease when you do things. But Evita, what did I tell you to do before? How's it going?"

"The beginning has been written, please read it, Mr. President." Evita replied, and took out a thick notebook and handed it to Xu Yi. (To be continued..)