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"My lord, I didn't expect you to receive me so readily! A good start is half the battle!"

Xiao Ce's words were unremarkable.

But to everyone's surprise, Boudica, standing to the side, looked at them without any surprise at all.

After all, she was quite surprised when she first heard Xiao Ce speak such standard British English.

Brian Carter wasn't surprised that Xiao Ce could speak their British language, just as his subordinate Bob could speak Xiao's language.

Instead, I was surprised by how standard his pronunciation was; he didn't have the slightest accent.

"Sir, have you ever lived in our Britain?"

After thinking for a long time, Brian Carter finally said this.

After all, only this explanation is appropriate.

Xiao Ce replied with a smile, "I suppose so!"

Xiao Ce wasn't lying; he had indeed visited the place quite a few times in his previous life.

Brian Carter's wariness lessened considerably and replaced by a more friendly expression when he saw Xiao Ce's response.

Seeing that the conversation had gone off-topic, Brian Carter steered it back on track.

"Sir, you seem to know me very well, while I know nothing about you!"

Xiao Ce extended his hand and introduced himself: "King of the Northern Desert, Xiao Ce!"

After Xiao Ce learned that Brian Carter was Boudica's uncle, he had no intention of hiding it.

However, Brian Carter seemed to know little about the affairs of Xiao Kingdom, and even less about Xiao Ce.

After all, if he knew what Xiao Ce had done, he wouldn't be so calm.

Brian Carter extended his hand and said in a very polite manner, "Brian Carter, Earl of the British Empire."

With that, Brian Carter gestured for Xiao Ce to sit down.

Actually, he didn't have high expectations for the people who came; he just wanted to give them a perfunctory response.

However, Brian Carter has now completely changed his mind.

Because Xiao Ce had piqued his interest with just a few words.

"Prince Xiao Ce, I've heard from my men that you possess a great deal of divine wine and are seeking a long-term partner. Now that you've come to my door, shouldn't you be discussing this matter?"

Xiao Ce found Brian Carter's words very direct, which was in line with the Westerners' dislike of beating around the bush!

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Brian Carter, "That's right, this is exactly what I came here for."

"Didn't you say you wanted to talk to all the lords? Then why did you choose me first?" Brian Carter asked Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Mr. Brian, a friend of mine strongly recommended you to me! He said you are very wise and intelligent, and a very suitable business partner. So, I thought I'd like to talk to you, and if it's a good fit... then naturally, we'll cooperate!"

Brian Carter asked in confusion, "Friend?"

As he spoke, he looked at Sanjay beside him, because he felt that the only person he could recommend was Sanjay, an Indian.

Before Brian Carter could ask, Xiao Ce replied directly, "It's not him...it's someone you know!"

Xiao Ce was quite tactful in his speech; when asked this question, Xiao Ce immediately became very curious.

"Someone I know? Someone you know too?" Brian Carter asked.

Xiao Ce laughed heartily: "That's right! If our negotiations go smoothly, I'll tell you who it is! I guarantee it will surprise you and make you very happy!"

Brian Carter raised an eyebrow at Xiao Ce's words and didn't beat around the bush: "Then let's talk about how to cooperate! I heard you don't want money? Well, I don't know what kind of cooperation you'd like to have!"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded, saying, "I've heard that your country's navy is very powerful, so I'd like to borrow your navy for a while."

Xiao Ce directly stated his purpose, which surprised Brian Carter somewhat.

"The Navy? Do you think you can just use some wine to call upon our navy to fight for you?" Brian Carter said with a half-smile.

He always felt that Xiao Ce was joking; that expression clearly indicated it.

"Are you joking?"

Xiao Ce naturally saw through his mocking expression, but he didn't care at all. He said to Brian Carter, "Of course, we still need to discuss the specifics of how to cooperate! Of course, I don't really want your navy to fight for us. After all, human life is priceless. I know my own limitations. I don't think I can make you risk your lives just by drinking some alcohol."

"First, I need to know your attitude."

Brian Carter nodded and said, “We know a little about what’s going on in your Xiao Kingdom. Currently, you’re being watched by both the Fusang Empire and the Slavic Empire! Therefore, our British Empire has no intention of getting involved. You know, the benefits to us are very low… So, I can’t change our British Empire’s decision or intervene in a war for the sake of a business deal!”

Xiao Ce smiled as he listened to Brian Carter's words and said, "Mr. Brian, isn't this all just a business deal? Even the proxies that Japan and Slavic countries launched wars of aggression against Xiao's country, weren't they all just for profit?"

"Furthermore, if you, Mr. Brian Carter, truly had no interest, you wouldn't have had your personal attendant learn the language of Xiao State! It's not that you don't want to get involved, but rather that getting involved now would not be in your best interest."

"After all, geographically, the cost of launching a war is much higher for you. Moreover, the people of Xiao are not like these naturally docile people of Tianzhu; they are more difficult for you to control! It's not that you don't want to, but in your eyes, this is a business where the input and output don't match, is that right?"

Brian Carter's gaze sharpened immediately upon hearing Xiao Ce's incisive words.

"Your Highness Xiao Ce, you are indeed no ordinary person. Since you say so, have you already come up with a cooperation method that aligns with our interests?"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Of course... to be honest, I originally wanted to use this divine wine to trade with you for some ships!"

Before Xiao Ce could finish speaking, Brian Carter said, "This is negotiable!"

After listening, Xiao Ce smiled at Brian Carter and said, "That was my previous idea, but it has changed now. That business was too small... Now I want to do something big! I wonder, Mr. Brian, do you dare?"

Brian Carter looked at Xiao Ce with a surprised expression and said, "Big? Are you sure I'll agree?"

Xiao Ce said, "Of course! So, do you want to hear it?"

Brian Carter laughed and said, "Of course, to be honest, I'm all ears for you!"

Xiao Ce then said to Brian Carter, "If this continues, my plan can't be heard by so many people!"

Brian Carter understood immediately and, without saying a word, waved his hand and said, "Everyone, step back."

Bob and the other guards stood nearby, their faces wary: "Your Excellency, this is not appropriate."

Seeing this, Xiao Ce spread his arms wide: "I'm here to negotiate, not to carry out any terrorist attack. Why don't you come and check me out..."

The guards nearby really wanted to step forward, but Brian Carter stopped them.

"Alright, I believe this Prince Xiao Ce... If he wanted to assassinate me, he wouldn't need to go through all this trouble..."

With his words, the others stopped arguing and everyone began to retreat.

Soon, only Xiao Ce and Brian Carter remained in the room.

Brian Carter casually told Xiao Ce to sit down so they could begin.

Xiao Ce then said to Brian Carter, "Lord Brian, in our Xiao Kingdom, there's a saying: 'Befriend distant states and attack nearby ones'... This is a strategy. It means that two geographically distant countries can form alliances because they don't have conflicting interests. They can complement each other in trade and won't have territorial disputes!"

Brian Carter nodded: "Yes, I agree with you. What does this have to do with the important matter you're about to tell me?"

Xiao Ce said, "Of course there is a connection. If I'm not mistaken, this Tianzhu Kingdom is just a test for you here; you intend to expand further in the future!"

"So, the business I'm discussing with you is very simple! It's about us unifying this region together! For example, the Slavic countries, or Japan, and other countries in this region!"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Brian Carter's eyes lit up: "Your ambition is considerable... However, as far as I know, you're just a prince with a few cities... How can I trust you to have the ability..."

Xiao Ce said to Brian Carter, "Lord Brian, you probably don't know much about my past. You'll understand me better later. What I want to say is that going from zero to one is very difficult, but going from one to a hundred isn't so hard!"

Brian Carter nodded: "Since you're being so direct, I won't beat around the bush with you! I'll also be clear with you, this is indeed our long-term goal. But what makes you think you can help us? Or perhaps, we need your help?"

Xiao Ce smiled at Brian and said, "If you could do it, you would have done it long ago. Your national strengths vary, and your national power is likely scattered across different regions... Therefore, the power given to you is not much."

"So you are very clever to unite foreigners from various countries here and then control a country. If you were to weaken each other, you would never have been able to control India so smoothly."

“You are all smart people, so you can all protect your interests. But you only want to profit from this side, not manage it. Because managing a region is very difficult and will consume a lot of national resources! So, I think we can complement each other. I can manage it, and you can take the benefits you want.”

Brian Carter chuckled and said, "You're right, that's exactly what we are. However, you still haven't made it clear why we need you!"

Xiao Ce said, "It's very simple. If you don't cooperate with me... I will eventually drive you all out of here! If you cooperate with me, I can give you a share of the profits!"

"On the contrary, your fate will be to be severely weakened and forced to flee in panic!"

When Xiao Ce said this, he was full of domineering power and used an unquestionable tone.

Brian Carter would have laughed out loud if he had heard Xiao Ce's arrogant words.

However, Brian couldn't laugh at all at this moment.

Instead, they felt the oppressive aura emanating from Xiao Ce, and noticed that Xiao Ce was not very old.

Brian Carter had absolutely no doubts at this moment.

"Although what you said is a bit arrogant, I don't doubt your words. So tell me, what do we need to give in return?"

Xiao Ce said to Brian Carter, "I need you to provide me with warships and weapons... Of course, I'm not asking you for nothing! I will pay accordingly, along with goods!"

"Of course, if you're willing to donate it for free, that would be even better. You can share the profits with me after we conquer the territory!"

"However, our Xiao Kingdom will not allow you to interfere... We can discuss the specifics of the cooperation in detail!"

Xiao Ce's words were simple and clear. Brian Carter said, "You mean we don't need to send a single soldier!"

Xiao Ce nodded.

Brian Carter said, "And you mean, other countries can participate too?"

Xiao Ce nodded again: "You should have tasted the sweetness of your business in India. If we cooperate, everyone will benefit; if we split up, it'll be like flipping the table, and no one will even get the soup... Only by getting them all on board can we be free from worries!"

Brian Carter listened, "That's definitely a good idea. All four of them are among the largest countries on their side."

If it's just about providing some ships and weapons.

They were naturally happy to have this; as long as they had the money, these ships and weapons were no problem at all!

"Sure! I can give you a preliminary agreement, but I can only speak for myself! And we need to discuss the specific details!"

After listening to Brian Carter's words, Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "Of course, there's absolutely no problem!"

"I wish us a pleasant cooperation in the future!"

Brian Carter looked at Xiao Ce's outstretched hand, hesitated for a moment, and then shook it.

"I haven't agreed to cooperate yet; I've only agreed to continue the discussion!"

Xiao Ce chuckled and patted Brian Cattra on the back: "You'll definitely say yes! I've also prepared a big surprise for you!"