Chapter 483 Compensation
Baron Standing narrowed his eyes, reminiscent of a poisonous snake for no reason.
"Next, any behavior that insults the reputation of the Iron Thorn family should be regarded as a provocation to the Iron Thorn family. You are instigating a war, please consider carefully!"
In fact, Standing was very unreasonable in his words. This incident was originally caused by the Iron Thorn family.
However, at the negotiating table, many times it is not about who is right, but who is more powerful. Obviously, Baron Standing is very confident in the strength of the Iron Thorn family, and issued a war provocation.
Sometimes, Bai Xiaowen feels that he is still very particular. It is a Chinese tradition to give courtesy first and then soldiers. Since Baron Standing mentioned the war first, Bai Xiaowen felt that he didn't need to be polite anymore.
"Nonsense, hit if you want!"
Bai Xiaowen said in a cold tone, "It seems that I have been silent for too long, and some people have already forgotten the horror of the Baishi Army!"
The White Stone Army, the army responsible for throwing the "biochemical weapon" super plague killer potion during the defense of Black Rock City, is the root cause of zombies everywhere in northern Xinjiang. After the war, after several rumors, this army has been somewhat demonized, and Baron Dior, who single-handedly formulated and implemented the umbrella plan, is simply synonymous with the devil in the eyes of many believers who believe in the God of Light.
The reason why the Iron Thorn family in Black Rock City used such wretched means was to steal the secret of White Rock City, the recipe for making plague busters.
Of course, the zombie-inducing liquid and the zombie-camouflaging liquid are of great strategic significance in northern Xinjiang where zombies are rampant, and the Iron Thorn family also wants to get them. All in all, the Iron Thorn family was looking for an opportunity to embezzle the results of the alchemy potion in Baishi City.
Once the encroachment plan is successful, the Iron Thorn family can walk in the northern border with peace of mind, and when the remnants of the crime domain attack again, they will have the ultimate plague nemesis in their hands, and they will have more confidence, which can be used to bargain with the empire.
These are the motives that Bai Xiaowen speculated.
When Bai Xiaowen mentioned the Baishi Army, Baron Standing couldn't help but think of the terrible army that spread the zombie virus. He didn't know that the ultimate plague nemesis would only transform "dead plague infected bodies" into zombies, and he thought it would also be effective on healthy people.
"Viscount Dior, if you dare to spread the zombie plague, the empire will definitely investigate it to the end!"
Standing's words are somewhat harsh.
"Fart, believe it or not, I'll hack you to death, and then declare war on the Tiethorn family?" Bai Xiaowen stepped on the stool contemptuously.
He couldn't help feeling that as an outsider, dealing with these vain nobles was straightforward and refreshing. Isn't this trying to maintain a polite image of a nobleman in front of Cecilia?
"What do you want?" Standing's voice trembled a little. Although he has been educated by noble elites, he has experienced too little, and he has only developed a skin through experience. When he sees the truth, he will still be timid.
"Bring my conditions and get out of Black Rock City! You must agree to these conditions, otherwise everything I said will come true!"
In response to the assassination plot of the Tiethorn family, Bai Xiaowen listed three compensation conditions.
First, the Iron Thorn family compensated Baishi to receive 100,000 gold coins, as well as timber, copper and iron, and food resources of equivalent value.
Second, the Iron Thorn family compensated 100 white stone collar blacksmiths, jewelry makers and other professionals. Each industry must have a mid-level talent (sub-professional level 4 or above) to lead the team, and other places can be supplemented by apprentices.
Third, Black Rock City will open trade blocks to White Rock City, and will be permanently exempt from taxation.
Standing said in disbelief: "Viscount Dior, your appetite is too great. It is impossible for the family to agree to these three conditions!"
"Answer or not, it's not up to you!" Bai Xiaowen directly threatened, "Go tell your old man and agree to my request. If you push back, the Baishi army will come to the city within three days! My newly developed plague Drugs, I don’t mind letting him see and see.”
Baron Standing came with confidence, but left with trembling feet.
Seeing the Ironthorn family's carriage going away, Cecilia smiled and said, "You really want to start a war with the Ironthorn family."
"You disagree?" Bai Xiaowen asked with a smile.
"I listen to you. Who made you the master of this land?" Cecilia's smile was enough to thaw the earth, and it was so beautiful, "Even if you sit on the chariot of hell and start a war against the God of Light, I am willing Go ahead and shoot the blasphemous arrows."
Bai Xiaowen hugged Cecilia, and said with emotion: "If you give me more time, even a month, I would dare to lead an army directly into Black Rock City and turn this largest stronghold in northern Xinjiang into my territory! In fact, if we really want to break through the city and occupy it, one week is enough. The remaining time is used to prevent the opponent's counterattack, communicate with Prince Nicholas, and eliminate the pressure from the upper echelons of the empire."
Cecilia looked at Bai Xiaowen with bright eyes. What she liked most was Bai Xiaowen's self-confidence when he pointed out Jiangshan and scolded Fang Qiu.
Cecilia had no doubts about Bai Xiaowen's rhetoric. The military talent of "Dior" has been proved as early as in the Remnant War.
"It's a pity," Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "The time I can stay in this plane is still too short. After saving for half a year, it's only five days. I can't mess up everything and walk away, leaving the mess behind. I leave it to you. Therefore, in the face of the Iron Thorn family, peace talks should be the main focus.”
Cecilia nodded slightly: "Actually, as long as one-tenth of the three conditions you mentioned can be fulfilled, and a mid-level blacksmith comes to White Rock City with his apprentices, I am confident that the military power of White Rock City will continue to grow." Go up to the next floor. At that time, even if you are not here, I can guarantee the safety of Baishi City from being invaded by the Ironthorn family."
In the following time, Bai Xiaowen and Cecilia have been getting tired of being together. The two of them walked on the streets of Baishi City and inspected the territory. This feeling was particularly warm.
The Iron Thorn family was afraid of Bai Xiaowen's plague medicine threat (although it did not exist), but they were unwilling to agree to such harsh conditions. The two parties negotiated many times, and finally cut off a large part of the compensation, which was considered a settlement.
The final compensation is:
The Tiethorn family compensated Bai Xiaowen with 30,000 gold coins, as well as wood, copper, iron and food resources worth 100,000 gold coins. The compensation of 70,000 gold coins was cut here. But the surprise was that none of the compensation materials were cut off, which made Bai Xiaowen mock the group of misers in front of Cecilia.
The Iron Thorn family sent 42 blacksmiths and other professionals to Baishi City, including two intermediate blacksmiths, two intermediate jewelry craftsmen, and a junior pastry chef. As for talents in inscriptions, they are all distinguished part-time magicians, and at last they are also magic apprentices, and the Iron Thorn family is unwilling to give them any.
The third condition, regarding the right to tax exemption, the Tiethorn family sternly rejected, only promised to open the trade zone, and would not impose discriminatory taxes on the caravans of White Rock City.
These conditions, in fact, Bai Xiaowen felt that he had made a lot of money, but on the surface he still looked dissatisfied, and Baron Standing, who was in charge of signing the contract, lost a lot of good words. This is the bloody case of negotiation caused by information asymmetry.
After signing the contract, Baron Standing took away Harold and the silver thorn seal, as well as Bai Xiaowen's promise not to pursue it. And Bai Xiaowen accepted the apology from Black Rock City. It is foreseeable that Baishi City will enter a stage of rapid development.