Relying on the windowsill, Joggy looked at Carterol who had just walked out of the city hall gate. He couldn't help but smile bitterly on his face. At the same time, he murmured to himself: "Although based on static conditions, our Borham Territory can use the agreement within the Bater League to obtain a lot of benefits. However, the Borham Territory, which does not have a huge population and a powerful chamber of commerce, can only exist in the form of an armed defender and an important trade node after the initial huge profits! Various workshops and industries in the territory are unlikely to continue to survive under the competition of each other. The final result will probably lose its vitality and competitiveness like the old Europe that traveled through time to industrialization!"

According to Qiao Ji's previous understanding, this organization has long emphasized the principle of "purchasing only from the cheapest areas", most of these allied operators have not developed further. This has almost formed a worry that traveled through the ancient feudal society of the previous dynasty. Everyone saw that doing business and making money tend to become merchants. However, other industries gradually became depressed due to the loss of funds and talents.

If it was just an independent city with no depth and small land, this approach might not be wrong. For example, before traveling through Hong Kong, it was a last resort when land, raw materials and manpower were not superior. But for a pseudo-industrial party, using the advantages of the territory to develop manufacturing is the foundation for his position!

This will inevitably restrain the energy invested by the Borham Leader in business. After all, the strength of the Borham Leader is limited. Once you advance in both directions at the same time, you may be indifferent to the end. At that time, you may lose all the money and even face the good situation of the Borham Leader's development!

So under such circumstances, after the negotiation rival in front of him got in the car and walked away, Qiao Ji pulled the curtains without looking back: "They and I are not the same person in the end! But the sweet dates that should be eaten cannot be easily let go. What conditions are needed to keep the other party's orders while avoiding the invitation to join the commercial alliance! This is all caused by the damn mercantilism in this world. Don't they know that the primary and secondary industries are the foundation for producing wealth?"

There is no businessman in this world who will give to others casually. According to Georgie's understanding of the business operations of most humans in this world, they are still guided by the idea of ​​mercantilism before traveling through time. In fact, in addition to the idea of ​​ordinary businessmen in this world, this is also a proposition of the current promotion of the Women's Church of Wealth and Business.

This theory believes that the more gold and silver a country accumulates, the richer and stronger it will be. It advocates that the regime interfere in economic life, prohibit the export of gold and silver, and increase the import of gold and silver. Those who hold this view believe that to obtain this kind of wealth, it is best for the government to control agriculture, commerce and manufacturing; develop foreign trade monopoly; protect the domestic market through high tariff rates and other trade restrictions; and at the same time, other countries are regarded as dumping places and raw material markets for their own manufacturing industries.

To put it bluntly, it is to use administrative means to control currency movements to store as much money as possible, so it is also called the currency difference theory. In order to damage and weaken the strength of the opponent and enhance the strength of the country. Under the guidance of this idea, competition between different countries and regions seems particularly cruel. Even if you join that alliance, you may work together to compete with external competition, but Qiao Ji has also heard of the fact that internal troubles the other party.

This is because it is impossible for all trade participating countries to exceed the market at the same time, and the total amount of gold and silver at any point in time is fixed, so a country's profit is always based on the losses of other countries. In the eyes of these mercantilists, international trade is a "zero-sum game" from the perspective of game theory.

It belongs to a non-cooperational game. It refers to the parties involved in the game. Under strict competition, the benefits of one party will inevitably mean the losses of the other party. The sum of the benefits and losses of the parties to the game will always be "zero", and there is no possibility of cooperation between the two parties. It can also be said that their own happiness is based on the pain of others, and the size of the two is completely equal, so both parties try their best to achieve "damaging others and benefiting themselves."

The result of competition under the guidance of this kind of thinking is that one party eats the other party, and the gains of one party are the losses of the other party, and the interests of the entire society will not increase by a little. At the same time, it is also a way of competition that Georgie hates the most. In this war without gunpowder, the destruction of human nature is no better than the army of Lucia's Kingdom in the previous period in the occupied areas.

The church of the same goddess of wealth and business vigorously promotes this idea due to its own interests. Because this idea believes that precious metals and gems are the only criterion for measuring wealth. The purpose of all economic activities is to obtain these equivalents. The more precious metals a country has, the richer and stronger it will be.

For commodity trading, the heavy metal itself is inconvenient to carry and safety also has certain problems. Therefore, the church of the goddess of business and wealth provides storage of valuables and similar to checks before traveling through. While facilitating trade among merchants, it also quietly controls the "source of wealth" in people's eyes to its own control to the greatest extent. By influencing the will of others and even the entire country in this way.

However, for Qiao Ji, who had experienced a more developed commodity economy society before traveling through time, precious metals and gems cannot represent wealth itself. Therefore, Qiao Ji was not interested in joining such a melee.

At the same time, Qiao Ji was also glad that the capital operation of the financial system that traveled through the pre-time financial system had not really emerged in this world. Otherwise, as the only financial institution trusted by all parties, the church of the goddess of wealth and business would not know how much it would expand! I am afraid that even the strength of the gods itself would undergo earth-shaking changes! Although it cannot be said that it is above the gods, it will definitely become one of the strongest His Highnesses.

At that time, maybe the greatest voice in the territory will not be in the hands of rulers like Qiao Ji. What is the saying that locking all your strength into a cage and turning the ruler into a night watchman may follow the world. This situation is definitely something that powerful nobles like Qiao Ji don't want to see.

"Yves, please arrange someone to check the merchants from Chatkel Republic to see what they did in their territory besides visiting me. I don't believe that the other party bought so many metal crossbows just for daily use of the patrol ships. Even as bait to lure us to join the commercial alliance, doesn't such bait look too fresh and delicious? The other party should have other plans, but I don't know if their remaining actions in our Borham leadership will reveal any flaws." Joggy, who returned to his study, immediately issued an order to the clerk who had been waiting here for a long time.

After hearing this, Eves Barnett immediately responded with a suffocation: "Yes, sir! I'll make arrangements immediately."

But before Eves Barnett walked out of the study, Georgie seemed to have thought of something and immediately continued: "The investigation process does not need to be too secret, even if it is discovered by the other party, it doesn't matter. However, the information obtained must be detailed and accurate. I think when the other party comes to make this invitation to us today, I definitely thought that I will face our investigation in the next time I received in Borham. Since this is the case, just do it openly! But it should be noted that such an investigation should not affect the other party's doing. We should still guarantee the minimum sincerity. I think you have been working for a long time and can be able to grasp the degree of your ability."

Eves Barnett, who had paused slightly in the middle of the walk, immediately turned around and responded: "May Sir!"

Seeing Eves Barnett speeding up and opening the door and leaving, Georgie was unable to feel relieved. If the other party really had anything else to ask for Bollum, of course, he could seize this point and give his preference. But if there wasn't, Georgie would have to find another way.

It can be said that this sudden "uninvited guest" disrupted all Georgian's original plans. His whole day was how to deal with the next negotiation with the other party. In any case, the production order of 200 metal crossbows was too tempting. For the current Bohram leader, it was even more timely rain after a long drought! Such a large arms order, if it was true before crossing, the head of state might personally inquire. Georgian's desire and the burden on his shoulders squeezed each other, which was like a torment for Georgian!

Joggy's thoughts were always troubled by this matter for three days. Even the sweetness of the delicious deep-sea emperor crab could not completely awaken his taste buds. He even denied the plan to cross his bottom line. Perhaps the most effective way was to let them establish a business station in Morbie, which was led by us in Borham. In this way, the other party had a suitable foothold in our important transportation hub. However, the business station of the business alliance gave people a more like a concession, not right! It should be more like an embassy,'

These business stations of the Bater Commercial Alliance combine markets, merchant residences and offices, arbitration offices, workshops, workshops and warehouses, and have defensive facilities, with people guarding them day and night to prevent attacks by others. They are often surrounded by high walls, and at the same time, they rent for a long time from local lords and even directly purchase docks that are completely controlled by themselves.

According to Qiao Ji's understanding, the main buildings of the business station are usually a three-story building, a tower for storing documents, as well as gardens and arsenals. The alliance has business representatives at each business station, and are held by merchants with good reputations and family burdens. On the one hand, these candidates are often more responsible, and on the other hand, it is easier for big forces to feel relieved.

But from another aspect, this kind of business station is already considered a country among the country in the territory. For a strong lord like Qiao Ji, this is definitely one of the unacceptable bottom lines.

Although the Bater Commercial Alliance has adhered to a neutral attitude over the years and has not directly intervened in any war between different forces. However, this is just for the entire Bater Commercial Alliance, fighting between different cities, regimes and organizations in the alliance is not uncommon. Qiao Ji cannot guarantee that he will not conflict with other organizational members after joining the Bater Commercial Alliance. As long as this situation exists, the business station will be the potential intelligence base of the other party. This is a situation that Qiao Ji will never tolerate.

However, the intelligence network that has been painstakingly established in the territory over the years can really be said to live up to Georgie's trust. Of course, in addition to the open investigation that Georgie told Yves Barnett to arrange, the hidden and shadow organization in Georgie's hands is also carrying out the same task.

After a summary of the information, Georgie held the documents handed over by Eves Barnett in her hand, reflecting each other with what she had obtained from another channel before. After repeatedly confirming that there was no artificial negligence in this, Georgie touched her chin and thought: "Is it really a luxury to acquire Hanquan Vines on a large scale? But it seems that the Lord of Justice is also purchasing this medicinal material on a large scale? Could it be that a large-scale war will take place in the south? If it is really as I guess, maybe this is also a good opportunity to bargain!"

As a medicinal material, Hanquan Vines itself does not have any unique effects, but if it is added to the therapeutic agent and refined in a special way, it will undergo very strange changes. Although it cannot enhance the effect of the therapeutic agent, it can make the entire treatment process smooth and rapid. For many drugs that have fluctuated their efficacy after taking it, it is indeed an effective improvement.

Of course, the most important thing in this process is the unique techniques in the refining process. Although this is a great product known to all temples in a sense, it is difficult for ordinary alchemists to get a glimpse into it.

This also led to the high price and limited share of this fast-acting therapeutic agent. Take Bollum Corps as an example! The expeditionary force sent this time was not equipped with this healing potion that was strengthened by using Hanquan Vines. Not only because it is expensive, but more importantly, Qiao Ji couldn't find enough supply.

Since it has such a good effect, the value of Hanquan vine itself has increased. Most of the places where this plant grows are above the polar ice fields north of the mainland. The adjective of Hanquan is one of the few environments where this plant grows in other parts of the mainland.

In fact, 30% of the cold spring vines in the Western Continent originated from the Mammoth Tribe in the northern city-state that had already been fought in a group. The trading locations in the past were of course among several important warehouses in the north. However, now there is almost a slurry there, and Borham relies on convenient transportation conditions to become an important distribution center.

"I used to stock up on so many cold spring vines, just to ask if I could replace it with some quick-acting healing potions. I didn't expect that I got a negative answer! It seems that there should be a lot of inventory in each temple before. But it seems that the demand in the south is probably not small now!" Qiao Ji shook his head, as if he was helpless about this situation where he had just accidentally planted willows and willows. After all, this is a satire of a plan he had been deliberately making before.

The second meeting between the two began on the fifth day after the first meeting, and during this period, Qiao Ji further gained the other party's actions in business. Qiao Ji can be said to have used all his time to collect intelligence in order to prepare for this second negotiation.

Since you have some relevant information, Georgie is certainly preparing to take the initiative this time: "Mr. Carterol, let's just say something! The current situation in the south is probably a bit unstable. This batch of ballasts is also an urgently needed material for you! Otherwise, you would not have placed such a large order at one time just by relying on the use of others. You should first purchase a part in a small batch, and then decide the final demand quantity after the trial results come out. Although the Republic of Turkel is rich, it is not as expensive as it is. And just as a bargaining chip to join the Bater League, it seems a bit heavy. After all, we know the situation of Borham's leadership, it is not that important."

"You draw the inference from the goods we purchased during this period, right?" Carterol looked as if he was taken for granted. He knew that this was inevitable. After his earliest sudden attack meeting caught Georgie off guard, the other party's investigation was inevitable.

Qiao Ji said with certainty: "That's right! The large-scale procurement of Hanquan Vines shows that even if your Republic of Turkel is not going to face a big war, at least there are large-scale bandits in the country."

"So do you think this is a bargaining chip to exchange conditions with me? I have told you before that I don't have the right to make decisions in many things." Carterol shrugged, and with his huge body shape, he always felt a little awkward.

"But before you left the principality, those big names with power to decide will not give you just a choice! You should know that in fact, there is still a lot of inventory in the warehouse under my name of Hanquan Vines. And our century-old black wood from the north can actually be acquired by our Borham Leader." Qiao Ji began to throw out his bait.

After a brief silence, Carterol responded: "So can this make me, a little man, think about it first when I go back?"

"Please take care of yourself!" After this sentence was expressed, a big rock in Qiao Ji's heart finally fell.
Chapter completed!