The Knight's Journey to the Empire

September 4877, 6 in the Knight Continent calendar.

It was almost noon when a large caravan drove all the way from the county road of Ganise County, and then turned into the Barrett Avenue of Wealth in the White Bear Territory in a mighty manner.

The caravan headed straight towards Flanders Town, without stopping at either the Sentinel Village or the Beibei Village.

This frightened the village chiefs of the two villages, and they quickly took people to stop them and sent people to Flanders Town to report the situation to the territorial government office.

The residents currently living in these two new villages, Gangshao Village and Kaobei Village, are mainly local people from the White Bear Territory.

But they have never seen a caravan enter the White Bear Territory in their entire lives!

So it’s no wonder they are so nervous!

This caravan was a relatively large one, with more than 300 people and more than 50 horse-drawn carriages.

The caravan was travelling on the road, stretching for more than four hundred meters!

Moreover, these caravan guards are all strong and carry bows and swords!

Some of them have hideous faces and murderous eyes, and it is obvious that they have seen blood!

Even though the subjects were somewhat frightened and timid when facing them!

But under the leadership of the village chief, they intercepted the caravan with only tools such as wooden forks and hoes.

Because they were once stuck in the quagmire, they know that their current life is hard-earned, and they also know that the kind-hearted lord has spent a lot of energy and effort to develop the White Bear Territory so well.

Therefore, the simple subjects now just want to protect this precious life and the legacy of their lord!

Even if it costs me my life, I will never retreat!

It can be said that the level of cohesion among the people in the White Bear Territory has reached an unprecedented level!

All the subjects spontaneously support the leadership of Baron Sauron!

Fortunately, after the village chief’s initial negotiations, they realized that they were worrying too much!

Because this caravan is here to deliver food to the lord at the request of Lord Adam!

When Adam came back from his trip, he said that he had negotiated with a trustworthy grain merchant and paid him a deposit first.

And in half a month, the grain merchant will lead a caravan to deliver the grain to White Bear Territory!

Moreover, the grain merchant also expressed his interest in White Bear Territory and wanted to send someone to investigate.

Hence the arrival of this large caravan.

……

Soon, Henry and Borgia arrived with a squadron of soldiers from the territory guard.

After realizing that this was a misunderstanding, the soldiers welcomed it but also felt disappointed.

Because after the enthronement ceremony was held in the White Bear Territory, everyone saw that if you work for the lord, you will never be treated unfairly.

Therefore, the training enthusiasm of the territory guards is very high now, and the soldiers are eager to make meritorious deeds and be awarded medals immediately, and then cross the class restrictions.

So after they realized it was a misunderstanding, they felt a little disappointed.

But soon they felt a little fortunate!

Because there are too many people in this caravan!

There are more than three hundred people!

If they come to attack the White Bear Lord's army, forget about being rewarded with honors!

Whether you can survive is another matter!

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After the territorial guard led the caravan to Flanders Town, the territorial government office was responsible for the reception.

Because the White Bear Territory's business officer, Adam, has led the White Bear Territory caravan to set off again to the city of Ganise County to sell the refined sea salt and purchase raw materials.

Moreover, on the way here, this caravan encountered the White Bear Caravan!

This time the caravan comes to the White Bear Territory, in addition to transporting food, they will also stay in the territory for three days, setting up stalls to trade goods, or conducting other trade and entertainment activities, such as performing comedy shows.

Therefore, in order to facilitate the caravan to trade in various goods, Wolfe specially marked out a large area in the town of Flanders for them to temporarily stay and conduct trade activities.

He also arranged his deputy political officer, Xioke, as the direct person in charge, who was responsible for all matters concerning the territory and the caravan.

The Territory Government Office attached great importance to the arrival of this caravan and accorded them the best possible treatment!

Its purpose!

Naturally, we hope that after completing this trip, the caravan will be able to spread the reputation of White Bear Territory’s good business environment, and then attract more caravans or businessmen to come to White Bear Territory to do business!

……

Soon, by noon the next day, the news that a large caravan had arrived in Flanders Town for trade spread throughout the White Bear Territory.

When the people heard about this, they were immediately in an uproar and began to gather towards Flanders Town from all directions!

Because this is really a rare thing for the people of White Bear Territory!

Therefore, by the afternoon, many of the people had already come with their families to stroll around the area where the caravan was located.

Suddenly, this small area was filled with a constant stream of people, and the sounds of hawking, shouting, and bargaining were loud and bustling, making it extremely noisy.

This place has directly become the most lively place in the entire White Bear Territory!

……

Today, after the development and construction of several large projects, even ordinary citizens in the White Bear Territory have some money!

Although not much, the base is large!

A pile of sand makes a tower, and a collection of furs makes a coat. This is also a considerable fortune!

Moreover, those families whose members served as territory guards or castle servants had even more money.

So this caravan made a lot of money this time!

Unfortunately, they arrived a little late!

If they had arrived in the White Bear Territory before Adam led the White Bear Territory caravan back to the territory last time, they would have certainly earned even more wealth.

Because in the current White Bear Territory, the lord opened an official grocery store a few days ago to make it easier for the people in the territory to buy supplies!

The people in the territory had already bought daily necessities or daily necessities in this grocery store once!

If the amount of daily necessities Adam brought back last time was not enough to sell, they would have made no profit from this trip!

But no matter what, this is the first caravan coming to White Bear Territory to do business.

And this has some special meaning for the White Bear Leader!

So Soran met with the head of the caravan in his baronial residence the next day.

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"Baron Soran, hello! My name is Fisher, and I am a caravan manager at the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce's branch in Ganise County. This time I am leading the caravan to your territory for trade activities!"

"It is my honor to be received by the Baron today! First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Baron for all the convenient measures he has taken to facilitate the business of the caravan!"

A thin middle-aged man, led by Thomas, came to the reception room of Baron Soran's mansion.

After meeting Baron Soran, he bowed respectfully and greeted Baron Soran.

"Director Fisher, you are so polite! You come to my territory to do business, and I will provide you with a good and convenient business environment! This is a mutually beneficial thing, how can I not welcome it?" Soran said with a smile on his face and a serious tone:

"Director Fisher, please sit down first. We'll talk slowly after you sit down!"

"Maria, bring me some tea!"

"It's great that you think so, Baron Soran!" Director Fisher sighed before sitting down.

The reason he said this was that in some noble territories, a policy of suppressing business was implemented.

They believed that merchants came to their territories to do business and took away the wealth of the people, thus reducing the wealth they could collect!

Therefore, an extremely strict policy to suppress business was formulated, heavy taxes were imposed on all business activities, and the development of business was suppressed in all aspects.

Sometimes merchants or caravans would be looted just by passing through the territory, making it impossible for them to move forward!

"Hahahaha! Director Fisher, I dare not say anything about other territories! But for my territory alone, I dare say that all merchants and caravans are absolutely welcome to come and do business!"

"I will create a good and orderly business environment for everyone, and I look forward to long-term cooperation with you for mutual benefit and win-win results!"

"As for the behavior of suppressing business and exploiting businessmen, I can guarantee that as long as businessmen can abide by the law and do not take the initiative to cause trouble, it will never happen!"

Soran made a solemn promise directly in front of Director Fisher.

The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce where these Fishers are located is one of the top chambers of commerce in the Kingdom of Midburg!

This Chamber of Commerce has a complete range of business types, not only spread across the country, but also radiates overseas!

Its energy is absolutely difficult to estimate.

Sauron knew very well that if he could have long-term cooperation with such a large chamber of commerce, it would be of great benefit even if it was just a fallen leg hair!

The role it plays in the development of this small barony is immeasurable.

The arrival of this caravan actually means to investigate the business environment in White Bear Territory!

This is a rare opportunity!

How could Sauron let it go!

That's why he said all this, try your best to make friends with Director Fisher!

"Hahahaha! It's really unique and brilliant that Baron Soran can come up with such an idea!"

"Don't worry, Baron! I will report this to my superiors! I will also publicize Baron's territory among my peers!"

Apparently, these words worked really well for Fisher!

He is feeling a little high now!

Yes, he is just a caravan manager and a middle-level manager in the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce!

When he led a team to do business in the past, all the nobles he met were arrogant and looked down on others!

They simply look down on their identity as businessmen!

Sometimes, even if it's for their own benefit, they would just lower themselves to talk to themselves!

It's as if you are giving alms to yourself!

He had never been treated with such courtesy as he is today!

Of course, Fisher also understood what Baron Soren wanted!

It's nothing more than more business resources, business opportunities, territory visibility and so on!

So he decided to return the favor and help him!

It's a give and take, mutual benefit and win-win situation!

"Thank you, Director Fisher!" Soran said seriously.

Just at this moment, Maria brought up a cup of steaming hot tea.

Soran continued, "Director Fisher, drink some water first!"

"You're welcome, Baron!" Fisher replied with a smile on his face!

Then he picked up the warm tea and took a sip, and a faint sweetness spread in his mouth!

Mmm~ it smells so good!

Fisher couldn't help but smack his lips!

……

"Director Fisher, do you know Lord Bamori Natway?" Soran asked casually, but he was paying attention to the changes in Fisher's expression.

Fisher just felt that the name sounded familiar, but for a moment, he couldn't remember it.

So he could only ask in confusion: "My Lord Baron, this name sounds familiar, but I can't remember it! May I ask who this Lord Barmory Nutway is?"

It sounds familiar but I can’t remember it, that’s okay!

Soran breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this!

As long as they are not enemies!

"Lord Bamori Natway is the head of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in the western part of the kingdom. I met him at the enthronement ceremony held by Marquis Saladin in the west! We are very good friends! I have received his help!"

After all, there may be competition among the same chambers of commerce!

Soran doesn't want to lose Fisher as a bargaining chip now!

But he had to say it!

Because this Lord Bamori Natway is likely to increase his weight and make him get more attention in the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce.

Of course, if they were enemies or competitors, then Sauron would have another excuse!

For example, I have a grudge against Lord Balmoral Nutway and so on!

Anyway, judging from the current situation, the regional general manager of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce far away in the west of the kingdom is definitely not as important as the middle-level manager of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in front of him!

"Oh! It turns out to be Lord Barmory who governs the West! Lord Baron, I have only heard of him! I don't know this Lord!"

"Besides, this gentleman is not someone a small caravan manager like me can get to know!" Fisher said helplessly.

"I'm sorry! Director Fisher, I thought you were from the same chamber of commerce! You should know each other!" Soran smiled embarrassedly.

"My Lord Baron, the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce is a large-scale organization, and it also has many factions and is very complicated!" Fisher was probably really happy now, and he actually started to explain it to Soren:

"The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce originated from the Netherlands County, and the ruler of the Netherlands County, Duke McClelland, is the largest shareholder of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce!"

"But apart from that, the vassals of Duke McClellan, the nobles of other counties in the kingdom, or some other regional big businessmen, they are all members of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce!"

"These different people represent different factions, and the relationship between factions is both cooperative and competitive!"

"So it's normal for people from the same chamber of commerce not to know each other! Some of them are even competitors!"

"Oh! So that's it!" Soran made an expression of sudden enlightenment, which showed enough emotional empathy to the other party!

Fisher over there obviously enjoyed this very much!

So the two of them continued to chat idly!

Everything is covered, from all corners of the world, politics and business, military affairs, customs and aristocratic anecdotes, etc., and nothing is left undiscovered!

I have to say that Manager Fisher, who has been traveling with his caravan for business all year round, is a man with experience and stories!

Sauron chatted with him, and although there was nothing else to say, there was indeed a lot that he could learn from him!