Xu Yi naturally didn't have a choice.
If he rejected Samo Count's request, it meant that he would lose Samo Count's support.
Even if Samo Count's support wasn't important, the support of the people who urged him to make this request to Xu Yi was very important.
Samo Count could say that this was related to the benefits of the entire Lampari Kingdom, which meant that this request wasn't just Samo Count's will alone, so Xu Yi couldn't reject it at all.
However, if he agreed to Samo Count's request, it meant that New Flyer would enter the military industry that Xu Yi had always resisted.
Although with the gradual development of New Flyer and the gradual acceptance of magic machines, Xu Yi had already expected this day and had already prepared his heart.
But no matter what, he never thought that this day would come so early.
New Flyer's magic machines for civilian use hadn't been popularized in the Lampari Kingdom yet, but New Flyer was already entering the military industry.
Thinking of how most of the new technology on earth was first used in the military before gradually being used for civilian use, Xu Yi suddenly felt that perhaps this was the fate of the machine industry.
It was like this on earth and it was no exception on Sines.
So after Xu Yi agreed to Samo Count's request, it didn't take long for him to adjust his somewhat resistant mentality and start actively raising funds.
But when he saw Seveni suddenly appear in front of him and talk to him about the various armours and weapons used by the military, Xu Yi felt a bit uncomfortable or rather uncomfortable.
"Your highness, I always thought that you mainly cared about the people's livelihood, but I never thought that you would even meddle in the military. It really makes me ….. feel a bit of contrast." Xu Yi looked at Seveni's gentle side profile as he spoke.
"Contrast?
Why? "Seveni looked at Xu Yi in surprise.
"Because I always feel that … a gentle and beautiful girl like you is very suitable to be concerned about the lives of the people. However, if you were to be associated with these cold weapons and armor, it would be a little strange," Xu Yi said honestly.
"Do you think I'm beautiful?" Seveni saw Xu Yi nod and revealed a faint smile before continuing, "Many thanks for your praise.
Indeed, compared to ice-cold weapons and cruel military wars, I prefer to pay attention to the little details in people's lives. But there's no helping it. Since I'm the princess you speak of, it's impossible for me to completely abandon these things. "
"Do you wish to inherit the throne?" Xu Yi could not help but ask.
After asking, Xu Yi immediately realized that his question was a bit rash.
How was it his turn to ask such a question?
It was a good thing that Seveni only looked at Xu Yi in surprise and didn't look angry. She tilted her head to think before replying to Xu Yi, "If it's from the bottom of my heart, I don't want to.
Of course, no one would believe this. "
"I believe." Xu Yi quickly said.
"Because I feel that you really aren't suited to being a queen."
"Is it because I'm not worthy?" Seveni asked back.
"No, it's not that you're not worthy, it's just that you're not suited." Xu Yi honestly said.
"Although I haven't interacted with you that much, I feel that you are a very gentle and kind girl and this personality isn't suited to being a queen.
To be honest, I don't understand why a princess born in the royal family would have this kind of personality. "
"That is just your misconception." Seveni shook her head.
Seveni shook her head, "As a princess, how could I have the kind of personality you're talking about?
Alright, let's stop chatting and get back to business. "
Seveni clapped her hands and took out a piece of paper, placing it on the table in front of them.
"Do you see this?
This is the standard armour used by the royal guards. There are various sizes on it, you should be able to understand it. "
Xu Yi looked over the paper and nodded, "I can understand it, but just the paper isn't enough. It's best if you can give me a set of real armour."
"That's not a problem, I'll have people send over different sets of armour." Seveni nodded. She looked at Xu Yi looking over the paper and asked, "How about it?
Are you confident? "
Xu Yi looked over it again before standing up and revealing a confident smile to Seveni, "Your highness, did you forget how I answered you when you asked me this question last time?"
Seveni was a bit surprised. She remembered that before Xu Yi wanted to develop the Magic Press, she had asked Xu Yi this question.
Xu Yi's answer back then was, of course!
"That's good."
Although Seveni's smile wasn't as bright as Stiel's, it was as warm as the winter sun, making people feel warm.
"I hope that Chairman Xu can keep his word this time.
Other than that, I can tell you something ahead of time. If your cooperation with our royal army goes smoothly this time, your Frestech Chamber of Commerce will become an important partner of the royal army in the future. You will receive the support of the royal family and the army. "
"What are the specific benefits?" Xu Yi asked.
"Not yet.
But at least your New Flyer won't be swept out by Baron Belil like this time. "Seveni's smile had a trace of teasing.
Xu Yi couldn't help giving a snort, "Your highness, this is your fault.
It's fine if it's not convenient for you and his majesty, but our New Flyer is an important partner of the agriculture department. The agriculture department didn't help us this time, which really makes me disappointed. "
"The agricultural department can't do anything." Seveni helplessly said.
Seveni said in a helpless voice, "The Stagg Family is the noble with the most territory in the kingdom, so close to half of the grain that the agriculture department hands over each year comes from the Stagg Family. Do you think that the agriculture department will question the Stagg Family because of you and New Flyer?"
Xu Yi knit his brows, "That's not right.
Although the Stagg Family is the noble with the most territory in the kingdom, how can they compare to the royal family?
Why does the Stagg Family hand over close to half of the grain? "
"That's because the land the royal family owns is equal to the land the kingdom owns, it's not the same as the private territory of the nobles.
The Stagg Family can rely on their labour force to open up large amounts of farmland, increasing their yield while handing over large amounts of grain, but the royal family can't.
Because first, we can't find enough people to open up farmland. "
After Seveni said this, she looked at Xu Yi with a gaze of deep meaning.
"Now you know why royal father places so much importance on your New Flyer's agricultural magic machines, right?"
Xu Yi understood, but after looking at Seveni, he complained about his grievances.
"Your highness, since our New Flyer is this important, you and his majesty should stick out for us this time.
Otherwise, I'll be too disappointed. "
Seveni revealed a helpless bitter smile, "There's no other way, royal father has his difficulties.
As for me ….. I can't do anything right now.
Other than that, in our royal family ….. there are some different voices. "
Xu Yi looked at the tired Seveni and couldn't help shaking his head, "So I said that the throne isn't something normal people can take.
Alright, your highness, I'm just casually complaining, you don't need to take it to heart.
As for the development of the magic machines this time, I'll agree on behalf of New Flyer.
Give us some time, we should be able to smoothly develop it. "
"Alright, then I'll thank you on behalf of royal father." Seveni gave Xu Yi a bow after saying this, scaring Xu Yi.
This was her first time bowing to Xu Yi like this, so it could be seen how important this project was to her.
After sending Seveni off, Xu Yi looked at the blueprint on the table and rolled it up. After thinking about it, he gave up the idea of putting it in his desk and put it in his chest.
Although this was the new office in the Sandton Manor and no one could come in without Xu Yi's permission, this project had to be kept a secret. If there was no need, Xu Yi didn't want to easily reveal it.
After making some calculations in the office, Xu Yi opened the door and walked out. Taking in a breath of the fresh air, he felt his dizzy head become much clearer.
If it wasn't for the endless sounds of machines in the manor, this manor left behind by Viscount Sandton really would be a good place to cultivate.
Looking at the two giant simple factories on the left and right, Xu Yi revealed a smile. New Flyer could be considered starting over.
After a week of work, the New Flyer's factories had finally been moved out of the Stagg Family's territory.
Of course, only the machinery and equipment inside the factory could be moved. As for the factory itself, it was impossible to move it.
As for the four large and small factories left on his territory, Baron Belil even shamelessly asked Xu Yi for compensation.
This was because he felt that the Frestech Chamber of Commerce didn't completely demolish these buildings, so it was impossible for him to spend time and money to demolish them. So he wanted the Frestech Chamber of Commerce to compensate him for the cost of demolishing them.
Faced with such a shameless and unreasonable request, Xu Yi naturally wouldn't agree.
Baron Belil wanted to pester him and even threaten Xu Yi, but he was reprimanded by Baron Sean who couldn't take it anymore and was forced to give up.
Thinking of how Baron Sean didn't express his stance when New Flyer was chased out of his territory by Baron Belil, but now he clearly expressed his support and didn't hesitate to reprimand Baron Belil. Xu Yi knew that this was because New Flyer had finally stepped into the military industry.
This was the main reason why Xu Yi decided to have New Flyer enter the military industry.
If he wanted to establish a true magic machine empire on the continent, the military industry was something that couldn't be avoided.
While thinking about how to start, Xu Yi's heart suddenly skipped a beat. His brows slightly jumped up and he softly shouted into the air, "Agnes, come out."