Chapter 27 Transaction (Please recommend!)
Chapter 27 Transaction
Bruno saw the change in Kallio's expression, and naturally understood what Kallio was thinking about.
But this is not surprising, because the Idar Territory is indeed very close to the Kingdom of Basel, with only the Mann Fortress blocking it.
"It's just... I wonder how much sugar you can sell me?"
"The quantity may be smaller this time, so I can only give you 30 kilograms first." Bruno said.
It’s not that Bruno doesn’t want to produce more sugar, but there are only so many sugar beets available in Idar. Although he has ordered people to go out and purchase them, they cannot be shipped back so quickly.
"Thirty pounds?!"
Kalio was shocked. You know, the market price of a pound of sugar is usually not less than three gold coins! It is much higher than the price of salt! It is a luxury that only nobles can enjoy! In the more remote northern part of the empire, the price of a pound of sugar can even reach five gold coins, and it is not impossible to sell it for eight gold coins!
You know, the annual expenses of an ordinary civilian family in the Norman Empire were only one or two gold coins.
The price of a pound of sugar is equivalent to the total annual income of several ordinary families.
"Can I... see the real thing?" Kallio said in a trembling voice.
"sure."
After that, he told Lister to bring a tray with about one pound of white sugar on it.
Kalio carefully dipped his hand in a little bit, and almost at the moment of taking a bite, a hint of sweetness lingered on the tip of his tongue.
"So sweet... This is the best white sugar!" Kallio exclaimed.
"One hundred and forty gold coins, Master Bruno, I am willing to buy these sugars for one hundred and forty gold coins."
"make a deal."
In Bruno's opinion, the price offered by Kallio was already very high. After all, such a price was almost on par with the market price of white sugar in most areas. Moreover, he had to pay for transportation and various miscellaneous expenses. It could even be considered a loss-making business.
As for Kalio, he had to make friends with the young earl at all costs. If he could get a steady supply of goods from Idar in the future, his business would be guaranteed.
"Mr. Cario, I want to ask you some information." Bruno asked after the deal was reached.
"Just ask me, I will tell you everything I know." Kallio said quickly.
"Do you know where I can find a better carving master?"
"Master Carver?"
"Yes, they are the sculptors who carve statues or patterns on stone pillars. As you know, the eastern part of the empire is remote and desolate, and transportation conditions are inconvenient. It is very difficult to find a skilled sculptor."
"Speaking of master carvers, I happen to know one."
"Oh? Tell me about it quickly." Bruno asked quickly.
You know, he basically has everything he needs to build the sky gardens. The only thing he lacks is a sculptor who can carve statues or patterns. Although the stonemasons in the territory can barely do it, they are far from the professional sculptors.
The system gives rewards based on the grandeur of the wonder, and Bruno doesn't want to skimp on such small details.
"A few days ago, when I was preparing to pass through Stranglethorn Vale, I happened to meet Master Andy from the Kingdom of Basel. He was invited by a great nobleman to come here to carve a stone statue, but he didn't expect that the great nobleman died before he got there. So he planned to return to the Kingdom of Basel in a depressed mood. Master Andy walks slower than me. I estimate that he should pass through Idar Territory and return to the Kingdom of Basel in the next few days..."
Bruno was delighted to hear this, because he was exactly in need of a master sculptor!
"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first." said Kallio.
"See you next time, Mr. Cario." Bruno stood up and said goodbye.
After Kalio left, Bruno ordered, "Liszt, call old Ford here immediately and tell him I have something important to discuss with him."
"Yes, sir." Liszt replied quickly.
…
It was already afternoon when Sam Layton, captain of the SS, received orders from Bruno.
After carefully reading the order on the parchment, he burned the parchment and then rushed out of the city of Idar with dozens of his personal guards.
The direction they were heading was the Stranglethorn Vale.
…
Stranglethorn Vale.
The elderly master carver Andy was half lying on a swaying carriage, and traveling with him were seven young men, all of whom were Andy's carving apprentices.
Due to Master Andy's physical condition, the carriage moved very slowly and could only travel a dozen miles in an hour.
“Good…”
"Teacher, I'm here." Good is Master Andy's favorite student and has a great talent for carving.
"Where are we now?"
"Teacher, if we walk a few steps forward, we will be out of the Stranglethorn Vale. After passing through the Idar Territory, we will walk south for a few days and we will reach the border between the Norman Empire and the Kingdom of Basel..."
Before he could finish his words, a feather arrow shot from a distance and firmly nailed the road where the carriage was traveling.
Everyone was shocked to find that the road ahead was blocked by dozens of cavalrymen.
"Don't panic..." Although Andy was surprised, he had lived for most of his life after all, so he was not as panicked as his apprentices.
"Is it Master Andy who is here?"
Among the cavalrymen blocking the road, the leader spoke loudly.
"I am," Andy responded.
This group of cavalrymen were Bruno's personal guards. According to Bruno's instructions, they had to "invite" Master Andy to Idar Territory no matter what...
Sam Layton shouted loudly: "We are... Earl Soren's personal guards! Our Lord Earl wants to invite Master Andy to be his guest. I hope Master Andy will not refuse..."
"Earl Solon?" Andy asked the apprentice Goode beside him with some doubt: "Who is Earl Solon? Have we passed through Earl Solon's territory?"
At this time, Goode was also bewildered: "Earl Soran's territory should be to the north of Idar's territory, how could he come here..."
"Don't make random guesses. When I said they were Earl Soren's personal guards, I meant they were Earl Soren's personal guards. They had nothing to do with Lord Bruno of Idar..." said Sam Layton.
Andy and Good looked at each other, wondering why... this guard's brain was not working well...
Isn't this just admitting guilt without being asked?
"Hey! Are you going to follow me or not? If you don't, I will chop you up!" Sam threatened.
"Teacher?" Good looked at Andy with a questioning look in his eyes.
"This guy doesn't seem to be very smart. Let's just go along with him for now, otherwise he might really leave us here..." Andy said helplessly.
"We'll go with you..." Andy said helplessly to Sam.
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