Chapter 20 Investment Value

Gawain began to think that Viscount Andrew was an interesting guy.

He is like a businessman, better than a noble.

But he is also a not-so-smart businessman - at least in Gawain's opinion.

A smart businessman would not put transactions, chips, debts and other things out in the open at this time, while a noble would not bother to mention this matter at all. The best thing Viscount Andrew can do at this moment is to quietly continue to provide help to the Cecil family, but at the same time penetrate his influence among the sheltered knights and soldiers, and at the same time use his status as a noble to gain legal support. It is no longer important to determine her "debt" to the Cecil family, and it is best to bring this debt to the king. Then... whether Rebecca is willing to repay this debt is no longer important.

The laws of this country and the rules of the aristocratic system will help him complete this deal.

Of course, Gawain felt that he could also understand Viscount Andrew's mood. After all, the decline of the Cecil family was already well known, especially today when the core territory of the family was completely destroyed, how big could Rebecca be? The "repayment ability" is really unknown.

"The Cecil family will not owe anything to others," Rebecca's words seemed a bit unconvincing. "Don't worry, we are able to repay. Although we lost the richest area, Cecil Some of the mountains and forests on the outer edge of your territory are still there, and as long as I, the heir, are still there, there will always be a loan belonging to the Cecil family waiting in the Mithril treasure house. The big deal..."

Gao Wenqing Coughing twice interrupted Rebecca's words.

He felt that he had seen enough of the show and roughly understood the current situation. At the same time, the memories in his mind were almost sorted, so he stood up: "Rebecca, don't be impatient. Viscount Andrew, Take a longer view."

Andrew glanced at Gawain. After all, this man who was "suspected of being an ancient hero" had a certain deterrent effect on him. No matter whether he was real or not, this Mr. Viscount was. He restrained himself: "Sorry, I am indeed a little bit... greedy."

He actually admitted the word "greedy" frankly, which surprised Gawain slightly. He raised his eyebrows: "You are quite greedy." Honesty, but that's fine - pursuing interests is not a shameful thing, but we need to understand the current situation. A viscounty was destroyed, a dragon appeared in the kingdom, and monsters from the Demon Tide period reappeared - in the face of these things "It's inappropriate to talk about business."

Before Andrew could speak, Gawain continued: "Of course, after what Dayi Lingran said, we still have to consider the practical issues you are worried about. The assistance to the Cecil family will accumulate indefinitely, and eventually you will lose everything. Then I will tell you clearly that the Cecil family is not only capable of paying off any debt, but if you can seize the opportunity, we can also help you Come to unlimited benefits."

Viscount Andrew looked into Gawain's eyes: "Please continue. "

"I myself," Gawain pointed to himself, "I am your biggest investment. "

Andrew's expression froze for a few seconds, and then he tugged at the corner of his mouth in embarrassment: "Duke... Your Excellency, I first believe that you are really the Duke, but I have to remind you, You have passed away for seven hundred years, and Ansu has even become the second dynasty. Both your title and property have actually been enfeoffed, inherited, consumed or... taken back by the royal family. Of course, I respect you personally, and every Ansu person respects you, but I am not just a person, I am also a lord, and I should consider my territory and people..."

Gawain shrugged: "Think broadly, Mr. Viscount, is it true that only real money and real territory are of investment value? "

Andrew: "You mean..."

"I have permanent right to develop," Gawain raised the sword in his hand, "When Gawain... Holding the Sword of the Pioneer, Cecil has the right to pioneer in any unowned land, including but not limited to undeveloped areas in Anzu, barbaric areas outside the borders of various countries, the Gondor Wasteland, etc. where there is no legal dispute. areas, as long as they can maintain a certain degree of control after pioneering the above-mentioned areas, wherever the Sword of the Pioneers goes, it will be the territory of the Cecil family, and the Ansu royal family will recognize and ensure that Gawain Cecil will be recognized at any time. your seigniorial rights. "

As Gawain spoke, he looked at Viscount Andrew's eyes opening wider and wider, and then deliberately slowed down his speech: "The above development rights were signed by Charles I, the founder of Ansu, and at the same time It is jointly recognized by the Ogurei Tribal Nation in the west, the Typhon Empire in the east, the High Mountain Kingdom in the south, the Elf Silver Empire, and the city-states in the north. It is valid for an unlimited period of time - as long as the authorized pioneer, that is, I am still alive, it will be permanent. Take effect.

“Actually, this decree was not signed to me alone. The pioneering leaders at that time all had a corresponding authorization, but today... I am the only one who can exercise this right. "

Speaking of this, Gawain grinned happily: "The old guys who signed these documents must not have thought that I would one day rise up."

"Rebecca's history lesson... ...Actually, I taught it, but the results have indeed been bad," Hetty explained with a blush on her face, and then quickly answered Gawain's question, "In addition, of course the law you mentioned has not been repealed - in the pioneer knightsWhen we were still alive, no one dared to abolish it, but after the death of the last pioneer, this decree became part of the glory, representing mankind's belief in reshaping civilization, and no one would abolish it. "

Viscount Andrew continued the second half of the sentence: "Not only has it not been abolished, the historians and polymaths will also write about it..."

Gao Wen shrugged: "So it was definitely a surprise and a surprise to them that I suddenly faked the corpse - this law from seven hundred years ago finally came into use again. "

Viscount Andrew stared at Gawain, especially looking at the Sword of the Pioneer in the opponent's hand: "I admit, this is indeed an idea... I have never thought of it... If the permanent right to develop is used, If so, you do have the possibility to revitalize the Cecil family, but IMHO - this will be a long-term deal. Do you know how much unclaimed land there is that can be developed on the borders of the kingdom now? "

"I probably know something. My descendants have told me about it on the road," Gawain glanced at Hetty and Rebecca next to him, "Basically, any place that can raise people is It has been enfeoffed, and the unclaimed lands are all jungles and poisonous swamps, or they border the Gondor Wasteland. "

"So what are you going to do? Viscount Andrew spread his hands, "Where do you want to revive your family?" ”

“That’s what I have to consider,” Gawain smiled, but what came to his mind was a picture of the earth looking down from a high altitude, which is something that humans in this era have absolutely no way to start with. , a satellite map with almost insane accuracy and breadth, it is deeply stored in Gawain's memory, although it may be an outdated record from a few years or even more than ten years ago (after all, Gawain has now lost contact with that overlooking perspective) ), but it is enough to point out the future path for Gawain, "You just need to think carefully... just how much investment value a founding father who participated in the second development and still maintains permanent development rights can have. "

Andrew lowered his head and thought about this matter seriously for the first time.

After a long time, he broke the silence: "If your permanent right to develop is really recognized by the royal family, Then I, the little viscount, will be happy to provide you with any help I can. "

A standard smooth noble speech - leaving no flaws, not breaking the rules, and showing a certain degree of respect.

Rebecca opened her eyes wide: "Could it be that he was the founding king of the country? The permanent right of development recognized by the ancestors of all countries, will the current King not recognize it? ! "

Gawain smiled and glanced at this immature junior: "Of course he doesn't want to admit it - in fact, there is a high possibility that he will not admit my identity, even if Charles I comes. Come out to prove that I am real, His Majesty the King and his staff will probably still pray from the bottom of their hearts that I can die on the spot, and then be buried back in the ancient tombs in the southern border of the kingdom. "

"Why? ! "Rebecca felt that her views were challenged, "You are the founding prince of the country! It is a figure enshrined in the temple! king andThe nobles remember you every year. Don't they hope that you can come back and help the kingdom again? "

Just as Gawain was about to explain, he heard Amber yelling from across the table: "Because they missed three days off!" "

While yelling, the half-elf lady also deliberately winked at Gawain, which earned Hetty an angry glare.

"Don't listen to her nonsense, that's The joke I made on her," Gawain waved his hand, "The real reason... Hetty and Mr. Andrew should have already figured it out, right? "

Hetty sighed: "The king will remember the hero, because the hero's image and reputation can be used to consolidate his rule, but he will never want the hero to come back. Once the hero comes back, Those images and reputations are no longer something he can control..."

Because of Andrew's presence, Hetty had some more treacherous things to say: especially when the king originated from a Illegitimate son, the name itself is not justified.

"So the issue we have to consider is actually clear," Gawain looked down at the Pioneer Sword at his waist, "Then. Just... let my permanent right to develop take effect. ”