It was different from the three Banta City City Lords Xu Yi had met before. The new Banta City City Lord Count Canaino Kamado didn't need Xu Yi to take the initiative to visit the City Lord Manor. Rather in the three months that he had been in office, he would take the initiative to meet with Xu Yi.
According to what Kamado had told Xu Yi in private, this was because the magic machine industry represented by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was the most important industry in Banta City. As the New Flyer's chairman, Xu Yi was naturally the one he needed to win over the most.
That was what he said, and that was what he did.
In these three months, not only did he take the initiative to meet with Xu Yi, he was very polite to Xu Yi each time. It wasn't like how a respected Lord City Lord would normally treat a normal merchant.
Other than this, in many public occasions, he often called Xu Yi the "business leader" of Banta City. He said that the heavy responsibility of Banta City's development was placed on Xu Yi and that he as the City Lord only played a supporting role.
This wasn't opposed by anyone because the Frestech Chamber of Commerce's use was obvious to all. This was a fact that almost everyone in Banta City recognized.
But Xu Yi firmly refused to accept this.
He was very clear that although the New Flyer's development was good, it had only been established for a short time. Compared to those old companies, it was still lacking in terms of foundation.
For example, if Xu Yi wanted to expand the New Flyer's guards, he could only recruit some stragglers. For an old company like the Falcao Chamber of Commerce that had the support of the Jole Family behind them, they could recruit several thousand guards with just a single word.
Moreover ….. There had to be a demon behind this abnormality.
Kamado was a City Lord, but he was this polite to Xu Yi, this definitely wasn't normal.
After all, the new business tax policy reform that was clearly aimed at the New Flyer and the magic machine industry represented by the New Flyer came from this city lord.
Xu Yi returned to the Falling Star Manor, and as soon as he entered, he saw City Lord Kamado pacing in the garden.
As soon as he saw Xu Yi, City Lord Kamado immediately greeted him with a smile.
"Chairman Xu, you're really busy. Every time I want to come to the Falling Star Manor to look for you, you're never resting at home."
Xu Yi shrugged his shoulders. "There's no other way. There are too many things to do in the Chamber of Commerce. If I want to go home and rest, I can only do so when it's very late.
Most of the time, I would just rest in the Falling Rain Valley and not go home at all.
Sir City Lord, you came here to look for me. Naturally, you're going to miss me. "
City Lord Kamado smiled and said: "That's not right. When Madame Stiel was here, Chairman Xu often came home.
Could it be that now that Madame Stiel is not here, Chairman Xu has no reason to go home?
Or … Chairman Xu, you took advantage of Madame's absence to find a new lover outside? "
Xu Yi rolled his eyes. "Even if I wanted to find a lover, I wouldn't dare. You see, Stiel left a spy here to monitor me."
After that, Xu Yi pointed to Liz who was in charge of serving tea and was left behind by Stiel to take care of Xu Yi. "Liz, go and prepare lunch. The time is just right. Sir City Lord will stay here to eat later."
Liz just agreed, but City Lord Kamado waved his hand repeatedly. "No, no, no, the mistress is not at home, so I won't disturb you. And I have an appointment with President Cruz at noon to have lunch.
Chairman Xu, ask this beautiful maid to bring out two stools. We'll sit in this garden and talk about things. "
"You have an appointment with President Cruz and the others?"
Xu Yi glanced at City Lord Kamado, but didn't ask much. He asked Liz to bring out two stools and a small table according to City Lord Kamado's instructions, and prepare tea and pastries. Then he turned to look at City Lord Kamado and waited for him to speak.
City Lord Kamado paused, looked around the garden, and suddenly shook his head with emotion. "Chairman Xu, there is still a big difference between a manor with and without a mistress.
I remember when I first came here, this garden was neatly tidied up, and all kinds of flowers and plants bloomed brightly.
And now … Don't you think it's a bit messy? "
Hearing that City Lord Kamado wanted to drag Stiel into every sentence, Xu Yi sneered in his heart, but kept a smile on his face. "Sir City Lord is right.
I'm someone who never cares about these things. Without Stiel, naturally no one cares.
And now Liz is the only one left in the manor. It's already extremely hard for her to serve me in my daily life, so she can't care so much. "
"Well … I can understand this.
But Chairman Xu, Mrs. Stiel has been away for a month this time, right? Is she still not planning to come back? "City Lord Kamado asked.
Xu Yi shook his head. "Well … She had a lot of fun in the Principality of Constantine, and Freya is also very adapted to the environment there.
Since they like it, then they can have fun there for a while. I won't urge them to come back. "
"Is that so?"
City Lord Kamado looked at Xu Yi with a deep gaze and revealed a smile, but he didn't keep asking this question.
After chatting for a while, Liz brought out the tables and chairs, and the two sat down in the garden.
The sun was not too strong today, and there was a breeze, so it was very comfortable to sit in the garden.
After the two drank tea and chatted for a while, City Lord Kamado suddenly put down the teacup in his hand and straightened his face.
"Chairman Xu, I came to you today because of what happened last time.
I want to ask, have you thought about it? "
"Well …" Xu Yi made a difficult expression.
"I have already told you last time, City Lord, that the full cooperation with the Kingdom's Academy of Magic is a major event related to the overall development of our Chamber of Commerce. Even if I'm the president, I can't make the decision alone.
So … This matter is still being discussed internally in the Chamber of Commerce, and there is no definite answer for the time being. "
"Then in Chairman Xu's opinion, is it possible to pass in the end?" City Lord Kamado stared at Xu Yi with a hint of coercion in his expression.
"Or, Chairman Xu, what is your attitude towards this cooperation?
I don't think I need to say more about your influence in New Flyer.
As long as you agree, I think this matter has a great chance of success. "
"As for myself … In principle, of course I agree very much." Xu Yi looked up at the sky and laughed.
"Cooperating with the Kingdom's Academy of Magic to jointly research and develop magic machines is very beneficial for New Flyer and the entire kingdom. How can I be against it?"
"Chairman Xu, you are a wise and far-sighted person. Of course you know the pros and cons."
City Lord Kamado nodded, "According to the king's instructions, as long as New Flyer agrees to this cooperation, then any resources of the Kingdom's Academy of Magic can be used by the Chamber of Commerce.
In other words, New Flyer can directly ask the noble mages of the Kingdom's Academy of Magic to do any research for you.
I think … With the help of so many powerful mages, New Flyer will definitely achieve better results than before. "
"Un, I firmly believe in this." Xu Yi nodded with a faint smile.
"But Lord City Lord, you should know that this is a large matter, so I hope that you can give us some time to consider it, alright?"
Seeing the expression on Xu Yi's face, City Lord Kamado thought about it before giving a nod, "Alright, I can understand your worries.
But Chairman Xu, I hope that you can consider it as soon as possible and give me a reply.
His majesty has already given you and your New Flyer enough patience, I hope that you won't disappoint him. "
"Definitely." Xu Yi had a smile, not revealing any unwillingness at all.
Chairman Kamado took a deep look at Xu Yi before raising his teacup to take a sip. After that, he casually said, "Right, Chairman Xu, I've heard that your company has recently sent a batch of new military magic machines to Sowell City?"
Xu Yi wasn't surprised at all as he said with a calm look, "Un, this is the military equipment for the third army, it was prepared according to the orders of his majesty Thirteenth before he passed away."
"I know.
But ….. Chairman Xu, please stop the following supplies.
It's fine to send normal goods to Sowell City, but don't send any more military magic machines. "City Lord Kamado waved his hand as he said this.
"Why?" Xu Yi was a bit surprised.
"These are the orders of his majesty Thirteenth, I'm just following his wishes."
Hearing Xu Yi mention "his majesty Thirteenth", City Lord Kamado couldn't help knitting his brows.
"The situation in the kingdom is different now, so of course you can't follow the orders from before.
Remember, any military equipment in the kingdom must be supervised by the royal army and can only be sent after receiving approval.
This also includes the military equipment you sent to the Principality of Constantine, understood? "
"Isn't this a blatant warning?"
Xu Yi looked at the serious City Lord Kamado. He thought that if the other people of Banta City saw City Lord Kamado's tone and expression, they wouldn't think that the new Lord City Lord would give Xu Yi any special treatment, right?
After thinking for a bit, Xu Yi asked, "Then Lord City Lord, what about the normal household magic machines?
The household magic machines that our company sold to other countries before were obtained from his majesty Thirteenth, so shouldn't we take them back now? "
City Lord Kamado shook his head, "There's no need since normal household magic machines don't affect the safety of the kingdom.
But for the products sold to other countries, the kingdom has new regulations. "
"Oh?
How about the Lord City Lord tell me about it? "
"According to his majesty's orders, the products sold to other countries and regions should be adjusted accordingly.
As for the specific adjustment ….. if nothing unexpected happens, it should be announced at the end of the month.
Your New Flyer is the company that is the most involved in foreign trade in our Banta City, so Chairman Xu, you should be prepared. "
"Oh?"
Xu Yi found this funny as he asked, "Then this adjustment, is it higher or lower?"
"There's no definite news yet, Chairman Xu, don't make wild guesses."
City Lord Kamado shook his head. After pausing, he continued, "But I ask Chairman Xu to remember that any tax adjustment is for the prosperity of the Lampari Kingdom, so I hope that you can understand his majesty's decision."
Xu Yi gave a cold laugh in his heart, but he still had a faint smile on his face as he gave a nod.
"I understand."