Chapter 661: There is no loyalty in King's Landing, the Iron Bank does not trust fierce bandits!

Summer arrived, and the sea breeze blew through Braavos.

Here, known as the Free Trade Federation, gold dragons represent everything.

On an incomparably huge galleon, the deck was lowered, and fully armed soldiers came down from above.

Holding the Black Dragon flag, the Krieg soldiers revealed cold gazes, looking at the civilians before them.

Due to the reason of the archipelago structure, seafood was the daily food in Braavos, but for Zhang Cheng, this was too stimulating—just like when he entered King's Landing back then!

Covering his nose with a handkerchief, Zhang Cheng slowly came down from the back.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the people from the Iron Bank immediately stepped forward and said, "Welcome, Count Count Count Celingen!"

"I am also very happy to see you, Dean!"

Extending his hand, Zhang Cheng opened with a full face of smiles.

"Let's go, many people are waiting for you!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a full face of smiles, Dean, as the person in charge of the Iron Bank, hurriedly spoke up.

"Of course, no problem!"

Following the other party onto the carriage, Zhang Cheng looked at Braavos outside the window and said, "This place is truly beautiful!"

"Of course, Braavos is the Land of Freedom!"

Explaining with a smile, Dean's eyes were full of pride.

But after listening to his words, Zhang Cheng covered his nose with the handkerchief, the corners of his mouth raising a trace of imperceptible mockery.

Because if this were truly the Land of Freedom, then why were there so many impoverished commoners?

You have to know, although Braavos is known as the freest place in the Free Trade Federation, the oppression suffered here is not necessarily less than in other places!

Just like in terms of taxes, as long as you are a citizen of Braavos, you have the obligation to pay taxes.

Otherwise, how do you think Braavos's massive fleet was created?

Arriving at the Iron Bank, known as the "Bank of the Continent," Zhang Cheng couldn't help but marvel at it.

Because this was truly the center where gold dragons gathered; look at this gate, look at this defense—it was simply more heroic than the Federal Reserve!

Thinking of this, the light in Zhang Cheng's eyes couldn't help but flicker, because if he were to pull a job here, wouldn't he make a fortune?

But just as Zhang Cheng's thoughts couldn't help but turn, Dean beside him said, "Let's go, Count Count Count Celingen!"

"Okay!"

Revealing a smile, Zhang Cheng hid his thoughts, waiting for night to fall.

After all, robbing the Iron Bank in broad daylight seemed a bit excessive.

Iron Bank: Can you do it at night?

Zhang Cheng: Otherwise?

Entering the golden and brilliant Iron Bank, Zhang Cheng then discovered that the guards inside seemed to be even more numerous than outside.

No wonder there had never been news of the Iron Bank being looted over these years; it turned out there were ambushes.

And after robbing the Iron Bank, you still have to face one thing, which is how to escape from the Braavosi naval fleet.

As the strongest force at sea, the purpose of Braavos maintaining its armed forces was to ensure the safety of the Iron Bank.

So, robbing the Iron Bank was equivalent to slapping the Braavosi naval fleet and the Sealord in the face!

That's right, the King of Braavos is the Sealord!

And he is not the "Sealord" we understand, but symbolizes the explorer of the sea!

Entering a luxurious private room, Zhang Cheng sat on the chair in a grand manner and said with a full face of smiles, "Regarding this loan, I think the Iron Bank already has arrangements, right?"

"Regarding the twenty thousand gold dragons you want to borrow from the Iron Bank, we have discussed it carefully and feel it is a bit risky!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Dean revealed a smile on his face.

"Risky? Why? Could it be that the glory of my Count Count Celingen family is not worth twenty thousand?"

Looking at Dean with a full face of seriousness, Zhang Cheng's idea of looting the Iron Bank became even more firm! He had already come shamelessly to borrow money, but the other party didn't intend to give it—besides changing his mask and becoming a lawless madman, what other way did he have?

"We think this way: you can use the resources on Skagos Island to exchange, can't you?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a full face of smiles, Dean explained.

"Braavos wants Skagos?"

Asking Dean, Zhang Cheng's mouth raised, his eyes gradually flickering as he said, "Are you not afraid of the Stark family of the North?"

"No, no, no, Count Count Count Celingen, it is you who invited us, so Braavos can enter Skagos, right?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Dean spoke up again.

And hearing Dean's words, Zhang Cheng immediately laughed loudly, "Are you saying, in my name, enter my island, and then you are willing to lend me money?"

"Speaking of which, it seems to be exactly so!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a full face of smiles, Dean couldn't help but say again, "If you are willing, we can increase the loan to fifty thousand gold dragons!"

"Then what is your purpose for wanting Skagos? Could it be that you want to help me develop that island full of barbarians?"

Looking at Dean before him, Zhang Cheng joked.

You have to know, even if he fought fiercely on Skagos Island, there were still many barbarian tribes, and he only occupied less than half of the territory.

!

There were still many bitter battles ahead! This was also the reason why Zhang Cheng needed Unsullied, because they were truly the model of cannon fodder!

"A trade point at sea is very important to Braavos, but because Skagos is too close to Westeros, we cannot send troops to attack, otherwise it would easily attract the attention of the Stark family..."

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Dean explained, his face full of smiles.

"So you thought of using me?"

Looking at Dean playfully, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"This is not using; this is discussing, it is cooperation. I think Count Count Count Celingen also knows that the reputation of our Iron Bank—for this, we can give you the lowest interest rate, as well as generous conditions in all aspects!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Dean hurriedly smiled.

"Good, no problem, I agree!"

Hearing Dean's words, Zhang Cheng thought for a moment and agreed immediately.

After all, exchanging Skagos Island for the other party's entry for fifty thousand gold dragons was simply too profitable.

And don't ever think that once the other party is on the island, they can easily establish a trade point.

You have to know, besides barbarians, there are goblins on Skagos!

What a group of mindless beasts would do, no one would know!

With his eyes flickering with light, the corners of Zhang Cheng's mouth gradually raised, because he had decided: not only was he going to borrow money, but he was also going to levy taxes on Braavos!

Discussing various conditions, Zhang Cheng was full of enthusiasm and agreed to everything.

After all, the Zhang Laogeda of the past had also borrowed money from his opponents, but he borrowed money to buy cannons—but can you guess what he did after buying the cannons?

Zhang Laogeda: Old man bought cannons, do I still need to pay back the money?

Zhang Cheng: I don't recognize any signatures I've signed, let alone ones I haven't!

Iron Bank: It's over, this one is even more ruthless than the last one who borrowed money!

Coming out of the Iron Bank with guards every ten steps, Zhang Cheng looked at the towering building behind him, light flickering in his eyes.

Because as long as night falls, this city will welcome its most sorrowful day.

Watching the carriage send the boxes filled with gold dragons onto the ship, Zhang Cheng arrived at a manor with exotic customs under escort.

Drinking and carousing, Zhang Cheng looked at the power-holders of the city, revealing a smile.

Because this simply provided him with the perfect alibi!

After all, who would dare to believe that Zhang Cheng, who was playing music and dancing together at night, would go to the Iron Bank for a forced burglary in the middle of the night!

Don't say they wouldn't believe it; even Zhang Cheng wouldn't believe that he would actually covet someone's wealth!

Zhang Cheng: Being a Count is not as good as being a fierce bandit!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 662 =====