Unknown Knight

With the good start made by those in front, everyone worked together and came up with many solutions.

For example, they could sell the extra vegetables and fruits, open a blacksmith shop to make horseshoes and farm tools for people who come, and repair weapons. The locals only know how to bake naan, so they could open a whole bread shop, and so on. Some people even said that they could just open a large hotel. The comfortable living environment in the cave would definitely surpass the best hotel in Zion.

Aix couldn't help but sneer after hearing this suggestion, but it is not without merit. Although the beach here is not big, the sand is fine, soft and clean. Coupled with the unique living environment here, it will definitely become a seaside tourist destination in the future.

But the mound is definitely not an option. This is the core area where he and his subjects live. How can we let outsiders in? However, the cliffs that are 30 to 40 meters high can be used. It is not impossible to carve out a few hotels for accommodation. It is close to the beach, so it is convenient for taking a sea bath, lighting a bonfire, and having a Barbie Q party.

Next, Aix organized everyone to analyze and verify the proposals just made by everyone. For those that were approved, he would then plan the specific implementation details and personnel allocation arrangements.

Everyone participated enthusiastically, and it was not until late at night that the leaders had completed the discussion of all the proposals and studied all the implementation and arrangements before they rested.

Soon, the stronghold with direction began to operate efficiently, and everyone had a clear goal and was full of enthusiasm.

Especially those outsiders who had been oppressed in the City of Zion for a long time. They never thought that they would have a day to turn things around in their lives, to eat such fresh and delicious meals, to live in such clean and comfortable rooms, to live decently and with dignity, and even to avenge themselves for the oppression and persecution they had suffered over the years.

They worked hard and trained hard, ready to fight the masters from the city of Zion at any time. Only by fighting them face to face could they get rid of the hatred in their hearts.

A few days later, in the early morning, a camel caravan of more than a dozen people was on the road to the city of Zion.

They advanced along the edge of the valley. When they were still five or six miles away from the city of Zion, the leading patriarch suddenly felt that there was something strange about the thorny bushes in front of them, so he waved his hand to stop the camel caravan from advancing.

Sure enough, a team of more than 20 people suddenly emerged from the thorn bushes. The people in front of them held reed shields, short swords or spears, and there were long-range archers with bows and crossbows behind them. They blocked the way ahead before the camel caravan members could react.

Not only that, a shield formation of more than a dozen people appeared behind them at the same time, blocking their way.

Then, without further ado, these ferocious-looking men rushed forward and disarmed them. Some of the resentful young men in the camel caravan were even beaten several times with knife handles and gun butts before they calmed down.

At this time, a man with a wretched face and a smile came over and said to the leader of the camel caravan:

"Good morning, leader. I am Bolcha from Zion City. My master wants to make friends with the nobles. Please come with us. My master said that as long as you follow us, we will not hurt anyone or steal anything. We will also give you gifts when you get there.

It's just that the one who doesn't know how to behave and doesn't give our master face, if he says even a single word of 'no', don't blame the brothers for being unreasonable. Please go ahead!"

As soon as Bolcha said the word "ba", more than 40 people in front and behind suddenly shook their weapons and shouted "he" in unison. The momentum suddenly rose. The frightened leader bowed his head and admitted defeat, and obediently led the camel caravan to follow Bolcha's team.

That's right, this team led by Bolcha is here to lead the team to Zion City for trading according to his previous proposal, to the Secret Bay stronghold for trading.

But after everyone thought about it, they found that if you talk big and expect people to follow you to an unfamiliar place, it is simply wishful thinking. Unless that person has a hole in his brain, it will not succeed.

Bestur was more straightforward. He said with a look of disdain:

"Why lead them? Just bring them here by force. If they find something profitable, they will come here to trade without you having to lead them with nice words. I think there is no need to bother with them. Just send soldiers to escort them here. The first time is new, the second time is familiar. Instead of wasting time with empty words, it is better to be straightforward."

Bestur's words caused everyone to reflect and they all agreed with his statement, which led to today's grand invitation, the main theme of which is to be straightforward, direct and efficient.

The camel caravan leader was very nervous all the way, until the group arrived at the mound in a mighty manner and was warmly welcomed by Aix himself. He drank the sweet water and ate the golden grilled sardines that Aix specially prepared for them. Only then did the leader feel at ease.

Because he knew his own weight. If Aix really wanted to harm them, there was no need to go through so much trouble. He could just cut their necks and throw them into the desert, and then the camels would take away their property. Why would he go through so much effort and make such a big fuss?

After some communication, Aix understood the purpose of the patriarch's trip to Zion. It was mainly to exchange the food and dried meat on the camel's belt for some salt and fresh vegetables in the city.

It just so happens that both of these things are available in Aix, and the quality is beyond reproach. The vegetables and fruits are not only bigger and tastier than those in Zion, but also one-third cheaper. The snow salt produced here is even better. Compared with the salt sold in Zion, the snow salt here is not only clean and beautiful, but also has a rich taste and is not as bitter as salt. It is also one-quarter cheaper.

Moreover, there is no commission charged for transactions in Aix for the time being, and the prices are very fair. The prices paid for the food, dried meat and other items they brought are slightly higher than those in Zion City.

This positive and negative interaction allowed the clan leader who came to trade to earn at least two-fifths more than before. He was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling, and promised that he would promote Aix after returning and thank him for the preferential treatment.

After seeing off this camel caravan that was full of joy and had a full load, Aix breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this method was really feasible.

In just one morning, Aix received a total of four teams sent by Bolcha. Although some of the goods were not available in Aix, Aix promised them that they would not be disappointed when they came next time, and bought the goods in their hands at a high price.

The goods they came to sell were not only grains and other items, but also reeds, animal skins, wool, horses, camels and other livestock and items. Aix bought all of these livestock and items regardless of whether he needed them or not.

Aix has reason to believe that as more and more people come here, these things will definitely be sold.