The Knight's Journey to the Empire

"Everyone, this time I went to Ganise City and got in touch with Countess Katis!"

"The Countess is interested in cooperating with us and wants our sea salt refining and purification technology. What do you think?"

The other matters had been discussed, so Sauron started the second topic of the meeting, and he directly raised this question.

When everyone heard this, they were stunned at first, but then they all fell silent and began to think seriously.

After a long time, Adam, the business officer, finally asked with a wry smile: "Baron, is there no other way?"

Soran shook his head and said with a wry smile: "No, we can't resist at all!"

"Because we are now doing business on someone else's territory and trying to steal their cake, so we have no choice but to cooperate!"

"Unless we can get in touch with a noble family that can compete with the Earl of Katis's family! But with our current strength, it is difficult to contact these families!"

When everyone heard this, they were all helpless and looked bitter!

The lucrative business of snowflake sea salt is, of course, the result of a monopoly!

But if there is not enough strength to support it, the so-called monopoly will only become someone else's cake!

"There's no need to be so pessimistic. Cooperating with Countess Katis is not all bad. There are benefits as well!" Soran began to comfort everyone.

"White Bear's snowflake sea salt business has now reached a bottleneck. It will be very difficult to make further breakthroughs!"

"And now, we can take advantage of this opportunity to get in touch with the family of Count Katis and develop the business of Snowflake Sea Salt again!"

Everyone nodded when they heard this, because it was indeed the fact!

If we can get in touch with the Earl of Katis family because of this, it would not be a bad thing for the White Bear Territory!

"Then may I ask, Baron, what conditions for cooperation did Countess Katis offer?" Wolfe asked.

"Two conditions: one is a one-time buyout of 800,000 gold coins; the other is a 1.5% profit share!" Sauron said lightly.

……

"What? Eight hundred thousand gold coins?"

"Fuck, this is too much!"

"I've never seen so many gold coins in my life!"

"Eight hundred thousand gold coins! Goddess of the Earth!"

……

Hearing Sauron's words, everyone in the conference room exclaimed!

"Calm down, calm down! Look at how useless you are! It's just 800,000 gold coins. What's the big deal?" Soran slammed the table hard, signaling everyone to be quiet!

Although he was very shocked when he first heard the information, he restrained himself and did not show it!

"But that's 800,000 gold coins! Not 80 copper coins!" Borgia murmured beside him.

Soran immediately glared at him fiercely!

Borgia immediately laughed awkwardly!

In fact, this is not everyone’s fault!

After all, their previous identities were people at the bottom of this society!

So let alone 800,000 gold coins, even 1,000 gold coins, not many people can get it!

Although they have now become officials of the White Bear Territory and have the honorary titles of lord and knight, the concepts formed over a long period of time are still difficult to change!

"Then Baron, which one do you prefer?" After everyone quieted down, Wolfe continued to ask.

"Wolf, I know what you are thinking! You don't have to guess what I mean!" Soran shook his head and said, "To tell you the truth, I prefer the second way of cooperation!"

"But White Bear Territory is not only my territory, it also belongs to you! And this decision will affect the future development of White Bear Territory!"

"So, my preference cannot be the only choice! We need to discuss the pros and cons of these two conditions carefully, and then make a vote together in the end! Strive to bring the greatest benefits to White Bear Territory!"

When everyone in the conference room heard this, they immediately felt a sense of relief and pride!

Because nowadays many nobles or families, especially small territories like White Bear Territory, almost all practice the patriarchal system!

That is to say, the hereditary nobles and clan leaders have the final say!

And who would listen to the opinions of subordinates like them!

Sauron now values ​​them so much that he lets them participate in decision-making!

This approach makes them feel affirmed and valued!

Then everyone began to have a heated discussion about this incident, and analyzed and speculated on it over and over again from all aspects!

These are matters that concern their own vital interests, so they cannot help but pay attention to them!

As Soran watched their enthusiastic discussion, he couldn't help but feel gratified and moved!

Isn't the reason why he came back to discuss with them before making a decision so as to pool everyone's wisdom and ideas?

How can we promote the development of the White Bear Territory if we don’t mobilize their enthusiasm and creativity, and enhance their sense of belonging and gain!

How could it be possible if he just relied on himself?

No matter how strong he is, or how wise he is, he can't handle the situation alone!

After all, even the wisest man can make mistakes!

Of course, although the decision-making power was given to them and they could participate in the decision-making, Sauron still held the final decision-making power firmly in his own hands!

As for the current situation in White Bear Territory, he doesn't want to pursue democracy or freedom!

At most, it’s just a check and balance among multiple parties!

However, he still listens to opinions and suggestions that are beneficial to himself and his territory!

Sauron will not act on his own and be arbitrary!

Otherwise, he will be close to destruction!

……

The meeting started at ten in the morning and ended at four in the afternoon.

After six hours of discussion, everyone came up with a basically satisfactory solution!

The plan adopted a compromise approach, that is, on the basis of accepting the second 1.5% profit sharing condition, Countess Katis would first pay White Bear Leader 150,000 gold coins in cash!

The 150,000 gold coins were divided into 96:

Among them, 60,000 gold coins are one of the initial costs for Countess Katis to purchase the sea salt refining and purification technology, and she does not need to repay it!

The remaining 90,000 gold coins will be considered as an overdraft of profit sharing in the early stage, which can be offset by profit sharing in the future.

The cash of 150,000 gold coins is to prevent Countess Katis from turning against us after obtaining the sea salt refining and purification technology, and directly cutting off the economic lifeline of White Bear Territory, so that White Bear Territory can have room for maneuver!

After all, the raw material needed for the White Bear Territory's sea salt refining and purification workshop - sand salt - is all purchased from the Count Katis family's shop.

We definitely need to be on guard against this!