Capítulo 1930: Chapter 909: Cesk’s Deep Pockets (Part 3)
However, the gold price disparity between Felen and Earth is significant.
In Felen, gold is relatively cheaper because it is easier to mine and there are more sources.
Don’t view Felen’s mining level with the public eye, but with the eyes of the spellcasters.
Even places like Colossus City with their automated mining lines are not the top tier.
The most advanced thod is multiverse trade, directly selling or mining gold in the Earth Elental Plane, where the gold extracted is often shockingly pure, not needing any refinent.
The sa goes for other tals.
The reason for adopting the gold standard is because of gold’s multi-purpose use, which keeps its price relatively stable—the sources are broad, and the consumption is great; many spellcasting materials for spellcasters can directly use gold, which gets consud and burnt when used.
The gold that burns away doesn’t vanish but reintegrates into the earth or directly returns to the Earth Elental Plane, according to the law of the multiverse.
Simply talking about the quantity of gold gives an unclear concept.
One can estimate from the battle gains at Lake Asen by the Laiserman Kingdom to understand the context.
They acquired eighty percent of the Tukan people’s on-hand supplies and a third of the soldiers’ weapons and armor, with an estimated total value of only five billion.
This one billion is mainly to cover costs; the true gain still depends on the Tukan Army.
Exactly how much can be gained from this process depends on the war trend. If the Felen Allied Forces suffer too many losses, over thirty percent, this billion is only enough to serve as settlent costs.
Both King Yasan and General Gaven kept their composure, clearly indicating that just this alone is not enough.
Lord Palado continued, “Of course, these are to thank the entire allied army, and there are special gifts prepared for His Majesty and the General.
After the war, we, the Cesk, will open the trade route to Koer, ensuring that at least one-tenth of the Far East goods transported from the Golden Road are auctioned and sold in a city designated by His Majesty.
We are willing to have General Gaven guard the entire Ashanas Plains, west of Klonte Town and east of Twin Star Town.”
Upon hearing this condition, both King Yasan and Gaven involuntarily let out a brief smile.
Compared to true gold and silver, they valued these long-term benefits the most.
King Yasan was the first to haggle, saying, “We have no objections to the first condition, but the second condition is debatable; the goods transported to Koer are too few. At least half of the Far East goods should be transacted in Koer in the future.”
This could result in imnse profit from minimal investnt.
Once Koer Kingdom’s status as a distribution center for Far East goods on the West Coast is established, half of Felen’s rchants would rush to Koer Kingdom, sothing that can’t be asured by money.
“That’s unrealistic,” Lord Palado responded sharply.
Realizing his reaction was excessive, Lord Palado took a deep breath, cald himself, and continued, “Your Majesty, this approach doesn’t align with comrcial studies, as it would indirectly increase risk and transportation costs.
We can’t have goods bound for the north or south also detour through your Koer, as half of the goods are taken just by this section.
One-fifth is the maximum we can guarantee; if it’s any more, even with a forced commitnt, it would be challenging to fulfill afterward, especially since we also need to make a profit and are already burdened with a seventy-million debt!”
“I can compromise on the ratio, but I have an additional condition.” King Yasan’s retreat is half a step forward.
“Please speak, Your Majesty.”
“After the war, I want to dispatch a fleet to station at Tavelan to ensure the safety of the route.”
“No way.” Lord Palado refused without even thinking, as such an approach would infringe upon Cesk Kingdom’s sovereignty.
King Yasan also seed to realize this condition was a bit excessive. After being rejected, he wasn’t angry but explained, “This fleet is not to directly station in Tavelan City but on an island fifty nautical miles away.
You only need to allow them to dock for rest and to purchase necessary military supplies here. We can sign a mutual watch alliance to combat the pirates in the Sea of Fallen Stars together.”
Upon hearing this, Lord Palado breathed a sigh of relief, “Your Majesty, next ti, please clarify the conditions upfront. Fifty nautical miles away, that’s already pirate territory. If you want to establish a naval military base there, we will wholeheartedly support it.”
This is no re politeness, but heartfelt sincerity.
Compared to Koer Kingdom, the pirates of the Sea of Fallen Stars are the real headache.
Just fear that this plan is rely a whim of King Yasan; he will soon learn how costly it is to maintain an overseas military base.
The pirates in the Sea of Fallen Stars now avoid the Felen Allied Fleet because they are strong enough.
When the Koer Kingdom fleet’s main force leaves, leaving only a detachnt here, those pirates won’t hold back; if there’s profit to be made or they feel obstructed, they’ll have no hesitation in launching attacks.
“I have no further issues for now. My court ministers will discuss and finalize the details with you.”
What King Yasan and these Cesk rchants reached was rely a general intention, undoubtedly involving nurous details.
For example, the location of the island where the Koer Fleet will be stationed.
For example, the preference and pricing of trade products, which Koer city the Cesk rchant goods need to be transported to, and how to ensure safety during transportation?
Moreover, about the revaluation of materials, how will the remaining seventy million war commission be delivered?
Even the Seth rchants, fad for their wealth worldwide, would struggle to muster ten million gold coins consecutively for seven years. Such actions could lead to a spike in gold prices in the Eastern Desolation, making the cost far exceed seventy million ultimately.
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