Chapter 672

The day after the wedding ended, the nobles prepared to return to their territories.

Riding in a carriage, Zhang Cheng sat in a space filled with incense, his eyes full of contemplation.

And just at this moment, the carriage slowly came to a stop.

Lifting the curtain in confusion, Zhang Cheng saw the cavalry approach and immediately asked, "What's going on?"

"My Lord Count, Lord Paxter wants to see you!"

Explaining to Zhang Cheng, the cavalryman immediately spoke up.

"Let him come up; the smell here is truly unbearable!"

Indifferently covering the curtain, Zhang Cheng truly didn't like King's Landing, because the sanitary environment here was simply no different from India.

Why is the population small abroad? This is the main reason!

People who can grow up in this environment are all "chosen ones"!

Before long, after Paxter entered the carriage, he was immediately captivated by the strong fragrance and couldn't help but say, "My God, Rosai, this place of yours is simply heaven!"

"Have you been there? If you want to go, I can send you for free!"

Looking at Paxter with a smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Oh, no, I came this time to discuss a business deal with you!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng seriously, Paxter of course knew that if he dared to say he wanted to, Zhang Cheng would definitely not have any hesitation!

"Business? Do you want to buy a galleon?"

Looking at Paxter with curiosity, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but inquire.

Because the current House Count Count Celingen planned to focus on maritime development, while the army side needed to be delayed for some time.

After all, now that the war was over, he also needed to take most of the soldiers to Middle-earth.

After all, there wouldn't be a war on the continent of Westeros for at least six years!

As for why Zhang Cheng said six years, it was because six years later, Balon of House Greyjoy would rebel like a madman and declare himself King of the Iron Islands!

Setting aside what Balon was thinking, the problem was, Robert had been on the throne for six years; wasn't it a bit late for you to rebel?

This wasn't even network latency; this was the ancestral grave smoking, and you hadn't even gotten through to your ancestors on the phone, the news was late!

It was conceivable what kind of situation Balon encountered when he rebelled: first the Lannisters of the West joined the war, then the Starks of the North, the Tullys of the Riverlands, and finally even Robert personally took the field with his warhammer!

Was the Targaryen family of the past powerful enough? They were three against four with House Tyrell and the Dornish!

But you, Balon, were good; one against seven! Uchiha Itachi would have to give you a thumbs up if he came!

Whether the Drowned God agreed, Zhang Cheng didn't know, but Mazu definitely didn't speak; after all, Mazu was speechless at the things he could do!

You have to pick a good time to rebel, damn it! You didn't say anything when they were fighting, and you didn't say anything when they weren't fighting; they had already pacified the country and had been kings for six years, and now you're not convinced? What the hell were you doing earlier?

Robert: You're making it very difficult for me!

Balon: Difficult? If it's difficult, then don't do it!

As for the final outcome, I think everyone knows; after all, Theon was used as a hostage and sent to House Stark!

As for the eldest and second sons, well, sorry, they were slaughtered on the battlefield!

Poor King Balon, his youngest son Theon even met Ramsay Bolton, and as a result, his lineage was completely cut off!

"No, not a galleon, a clipper? That kind of ship with very high speed!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Paxter's eyes were full of surprise.

Because he knew the potential of clippers too well; to be able to pierce through the Redwyne fleet against the wind in a storm, if used for shipping goods, wouldn't it be a huge profit?

Looking at Paxter, Zhang Cheng teased, "You're buying a clipper, you wouldn't be using it to fight me, would you?"

"How could that be? We are partners, aren't we?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng seriously, Paxter laughed.

"I hope what you say is true. Ten thousand gold dragons per ship, delivery within three months! There's a discount for buying more!"

Speaking to Paxter, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.

"What? Ten thousand gold dragons, so expensive, why don't you go rob someone!" Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Paxter immediately questioned him.

He had thought Zhang Cheng wouldn't sell, and he had thought he would set conditions, but he hadn't expected this guy to open his mouth like a lion!

"You ask for a sky-high price and offer a ground-level counter; you should at least make a counteroffer! If you don't counter, how do you know if I'll sell or not!"

Looking at Paxter with an angry face, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but complain.

Because in business, if you don't counter, how would he know if his asking price was high or low!

"Minus one thousand gold dragons, nine thousand gold dragons!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng seriously, Paxter thought he'd cut a slice first to see the situation.

But before Paxter could finish his words, Zhang Cheng immediately said, "Deal, nine thousand gold dragons for one ship!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Paxter was completely dumbfounded, his face revealing astonishment as he said, "Didn't you tell me to counter? Why did you agree?"

"That's right, and I didn't say I couldn't agree if you countered! It's settled, nine thousand gold dragons for one clipper!"

Patting Paxter on the shoulder, Zhang Cheng pointed outside the carriage and said, "Alright, you can go!"

"Me?"

!

Looking at Zhang Cheng in a daze, Paxter didn't know why, but he always felt like he had lost a huge sum of money.

However, looking at Paxter's appearance, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Alright, go ahead, my steward will handle the handover with you next!"

And just after Paxter got off the carriage, Zhang Cheng then leisurely said, "Fool, I earn the price difference of two ships from you; you just buy away, the more you buy, the more my fleet grows."

Standing on the streets of King's Landing, Paxter's eyes were full of hesitation at this moment.

Because he felt like he had been scammed again!

But thinking that he only needed three or four trips to earn back the cost of one clipper, the smile on his face grew even wider.

Because who earns and who loses wasn't certain yet!

The North, Count Count Celingen Territory.

When Zhang Cheng returned to Eagle City, the old city walls had been completely demolished and began to extend outward.

Zhang Cheng actually didn't like medieval castles very much; after all, they were cold in winter and hot in summer, whoever lived in them knew!

It was ancient Chinese architecture that was more suitable for Zhang Cheng's aesthetic; at least it wasn't annoying to live in.

And during the planning, Zhang Cheng specifically left many public toilets, just to prevent the situation in King's Landing from appearing.

Seeing the plan taking shape step by step, Zhang Cheng also began to plan to head to Middle-earth; after all, he still had many things to do there.

"Should I go rob the Elven treasury, or the Dwarf treasury?"

Rubbing his chin, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but think.

The Elves were not to be trifled with, and the Dwarves were the same, but if he had to choose the lesser of two evils, Zhang Cheng felt he could rob both!

After all, he wasn't settling in Middle-earth; robbing one is robbing one, could they chase him to Westeros?

If that were really the case, Zhang Cheng might even be happier; after all, as King, Robert would have to help him share some responsibility, right?

Robert: You go out and cause trouble, and report my name for all of it?

Zhang Cheng: Besides you, I also used Eddard and Tywin's!

Eddard, Tywin:...

"My Lord Count, the Dawn has been built almost completely; the shipwrights invite you to take a look!"

Coming to Zhang Cheng's side, Andrew hurriedly spoke up.

Hearing the name of the Dawn, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but feel excited in his heart.

Because this ship was the flagship he had spent over a year building; whether he could freely shuttle between Middle-earth and Westeros in the future would all depend on this ship!

(End of chapter)