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In the lakeside study of Swan Castle, the director of the Island Foreign Affairs Bureau, Stonard, placed a detailed statistical data on Rosen's desk.

"Master, there are two main reasons for the increase in grain prices."

"First, the Principality of Bosilia suffered a major flood last year, and half of the farmland in the principality was flooded into muddy land, resulting in a significant reduction in production this year."

"And the Principality of Bosilia is the most important grain-producing country in the entire alliance, and its exported grain accounts for 30% of the alliance's international grain market."

"Also because of the influence of the Principality of Bohemia, the three kingdoms have also tightened grain exports and increased domestic grain reserves."

"Especially Aaron, in the trade with us, he has greatly increased the price of grain, making the grain imported from Aaron only a little cheaper than Kao."

Rosen knew about this, Aaron just wanted to use grain to make up for some losses in compensation.

But Aaron didn't dare to go too far, after all, his navy was greatly damaged, and he also had a fearful attitude towards Weilan's mysterious navy.

Because Rosen kept the new weapons strictly confidential, Aaron probably still didn't understand how he was defeated.

"Then what?"

"Second, the royal family of Levender secretly purchased grain in the alliance market."

"They did it very secretly, and it was transferred several times in the middle. They not only used civilian forces to do this, but also used the neighboring Dukes of Bosilia and Borilan to do it."

"Preliminary estimates show that they have quietly purchased at least 1 million tons of grain."

"Because it is really secretive and the amount is not particularly large, although Kao and Aaron have noticed the abnormal grain prices, they both think it is the influence of the Duchy of Bohemia and have not paid much attention to it."

"After all, the two kingdoms are not short of food."

Rosen frowned when he heard it: "It's Levender again!"

Welan was short of food. Once the Duchy of Bohemia had an accident, the grain price was already high. Now he is secretly raising it again. Isn't this looking for trouble with him?

Stonard whispered: "Master, it is obvious that Levender wants to rob money from us. At least we are an important alternative."

Rosen naturally knew, and his impression of the royal family of Levender, especially the little king, was reduced again.

They purchased a large amount of grain, making the market extremely scarce, thus greatly raising the alliance's grain price.

When the grain price rises to a certain level, he will use various methods to sell the grain that he had hoarded at a low price in the early stage at a high price and make a profit from the difference.

Weilan is short of grain again, so he must be a big buyer of this grain.

Assuming that the grain price doubled due to Levender's purchase, and Levender finally sold 5 million tons of grain to Weilan, then he can earn at least 10 million Oggs in profit.

If he is not vigilant enough, then Aaron will lose 18 million Oggs, and Levender, the sixth man, will take away at least half of it.

Even if he is vigilant enough, but he has not developed a flour mill, then at this moment, Rosen will have to pinch his nose and go to the international market to compete with Levender for grain.

But now, not only can Levender not take his money, Rosen also plans to take him back, so that the sixth man will lose everything!

To be honest, he and the little king had never met, but they became mortal enemies step by step.

Since they were mortal enemies, of course they had to fight to the death!

After pondering for a few minutes, he said to Stonard: "I know about this. You continue to pay attention to Levender's movements and report to me at any time if there are any changes."

"Yes, sir."

"In addition, through Levender's God Gun Alliance, quietly contact the royal princess and give her this amulet."

It was the Ten-Ring Boiling Moonfire Amulet remade by Rosen. Compared with the original version, its performance has been greatly improved.

As for the God Gun Alliance, it is not Sir Maxim, but a secret alliance secretly created by him and Muradi.

He has no influence in politics, but his network of contacts is very wide, from the Queen Mother to the local noble widows, with more than 200 people.

Maybe some people think that the Queen Mother belongs to Sir Maxim, but it can only be said that this is really underestimating the Queen Mother's ability.

She has eighteen male favorites!

Back to the topic.

"Tell the princess that if she feels in danger, she should come to my Willan for refuge. I will do my best to keep her safe."

"Understood."

After Stonard retreated, Rosen immediately asked Alai to call Willan's acting foreign minister.

It was none other than the former marshal of the First Storm Fleet, Sir Tewwood.

This guy's courage was broken by him, and he had a psychological shadow. He couldn't stay on the warship, but his mediation ability was still good.

In order to show that he valued the Adrian family, Rosen promoted him to the position of foreign minister.

"Uncle Tewold, I need you to help me release a message, saying that I plan to hold a magic exchange conference for the entire alliance at Swan Lake this winter."

"I hope to invite as many famous mages in the alliance as possible. As long as they come, we will reimburse all their travel expenses."

"At the same time, I will personally give a report at the conference, share my experience in magic practice, and release a series of important magic achievements."

Tewold was slightly surprised: "Duke, can I know the deeper purpose?"

Rosen nodded: "It is not only for magic exchange, but also hopes to recruit a group of magic talents through the conference. At the same time, it also allows the local mages of Weilan to open their eyes and know the gap between themselves and the mages of the alliance."

There is one thing Rosen didn't say, that is, to fight back against Levender.

But the three reasons were very sufficient. Tewood nodded in agreement: "I understand. How many people will the scale be?"

"Let's invite 5,000 to 10,000 people. The number of famous mage is about 3,000. Each famous mage is allowed to have three assistants. Of course, you can bring more. If you bring more, we will not be responsible for the travel expenses and they will have to pay for them themselves. "

"I see."

Twowood walked away full of energy.

He preferred his current position to that of a marshal.

It’s particularly interesting because he can condescendingly mock Aaron’s diplomatic envoy at any time, and the latter’s defense will be broken by him every time with a few words.

Rosen was not idle.

His real body rushed to Ruhr County, next door to Monte County, to meet his mentor Anna, who was leading the construction of the electric vehicle production line in Ruhr County.

Rosen now has a plane and the distance is so close that it only takes less than half an hour to reach Ruhr County.

Soon, he arrived at Rutland City, the capital of Ruhr County, and found his mentor in a government study room.

At the same time, I also discovered that the instructor was accompanied by a lively and beautiful little girl.

When he squinted, he saw that it was Princess Alice, the eldest daughter of Earl Robert.

I haven't seen her for more than a year. The princess is already 17 years old, and she looks more youthful and beautiful, like a flower about to bloom.

Taking advantage of his mentor's free time, Rosen walked over and told him his plan.

"Teacher, I hope to urgently manufacture a batch of ultra-high-end electric carriages for use in the upcoming magic exchange conference by the Swan Lake."

Anna understood Rosen's intention as soon as she heard it: "Are you going to take this opportunity to expand the market?"

"That's right."

Anna thought about it carefully and asked: "When will the conference be held specifically?"

"It will take another three months. Is it too late?"

Anna nodded: "The factory in Ruhr County is definitely too late, but there is also a small production line on Paddlefish Island, which can currently produce an average of three electric carriages a day."

"With a few changes, we should be able to produce 300 units in three months. Hmm, it seems a bit short."

Producing 300 electric carriages in three months is the production capacity of Paddlefish Island, which is pitifully small compared to the earth.

But considering that this is a brand new vehicle and most of the details are built from scratch, this speed is quite good.

Once the Ruhr factory and corresponding supporting factories are established, the monthly output will increase approximately ten times, and it will be able to produce 1,000 vehicles a month.

If the subsequent sales are good, then there will be money for continuous improvement, and the production capacity will be higher and higher.

Rosen thought for a moment and said, "300 vehicles are enough, just for the top 300 mages."

300 cars is not many, but it is enough for advertising.

After talking about the business, Rosen planned to find a chance to have some intimacy with his mentor, but he found a light bulb next to him.

Princess Alice's big eyes flickered at him, with an expression of curiosity and admiration written on her face.

"Your Excellency, can I participate in the magic exchange conference?"

"certainly."

"Then can you give me some advice on my magic practice?"

The tutor immediately reprimanded: "Alice, didn't the Duke write a book? You can't read it yourself?"

Alice immediately pouted: "What is written in the book is not as good as the one taught by the Duke himself?"

"The Duke is very busy."

Rosen found it interesting to see his aunt and niece singing together.

He laughed: "When the magic exchange conference is held, you come to Swan Castle as a guest, and I will give you guidance."

"Okay, then it's settled!"

Alice was very happy.

Seeing that Alice had been following her mentor, Rosen could never find a chance to be alone, and he felt a little regretful.

Just as he was about to return to Swan Castle, he heard his mentor say: "Alice, I have an important document here. Please help me send it to Master Lemire."

"Okay, Auntie."

The innocent Princess Alice took the documents and trotted away.

‘Click~~’

The study door was closed, and the tutor Anna bit her lip lightly and looked at Rosen with a moist look.

How could Rosen not understand this? He immediately cast a breathless crystal wall.

After more than half an hour, he left Rutland City with satisfaction.

Early the next morning, the news that Duke Weilan would hold a magic exchange conference quickly spread throughout the Nature Alliance through lightning messengers.

Aaron.

Tanger had just finished quarreling with several thorns in the cabinet because the cabinet ministers demanded that the details of the royal family's daily income and expenditure be disclosed and the royal family's expenses be reduced.

For example, the king's table should reduce the number of dishes to 10, which is only two more than the Duke of Willan across the sea.

The reason is that Aaron's economic situation is not good and he needs to save money.

Naturally, Dange was not willing to do so. He wanted to highlight the nobility so that he could achieve his great ambitions. He did not want to find a group of shabby commoners to manage the dishes on his dining table.

There was a lot of unpleasantness between the two parties, and then Dange received news from Weilan.

"This Duke of Weilan is causing trouble again!"

As soon as he read the content of the message, he knew that Duke Weilan wanted to attract magic talents from various countries and develop the domestic magic industry.

Can he agree?

That definitely won’t work!

He immediately called in his newly appointed Cabinet Secretary of State.

"Issue an injunction prohibiting Master Aaron from participating in Weilan's magic conference!"

The Cabinet Secretary is also a master of magic. He is in his early fifties and has a very stubborn personality.

Among the ministers who had just quarreled with Dange, he was the one who took the lead.

Hearing this, his brows tightened immediately: "Your Majesty, Duke Weilan is a seven-ring mage. He is willing to share his magic achievements, which is the luck of all the mages in the alliance."

"If our Mage Aaron does not participate, Kao and Mage Levender will definitely participate. That is unfair to Mage Aaron!"

Danger was angry. He picked up the teacup on the table and smashed it hard on the ground, making a loud "bang".

"Old man, are you deliberately going against me?!"

The Minister of State Affairs' eyebrows jumped: "Your Majesty, it is my duty to provide correct advice."

"What a bullshit duty! I promoted you to be the Minister of State Affairs. What I want is your support for me, not to go against me in everything!"

"From now on, you are not the Minister of State Affairs. You pack your bags and get out!"

"Also, you are also a Mage Aaron. You are not allowed to participate in Weilan's magic exchange conference, otherwise it will be regarded as treason!"

The dismissed Minister of Finance had a sullen face, bowed slightly to Danger, and turned away without saying a word.

Danger was unhappy, so he went to Sanchester to vent his frustration.

"Sage, I now feel that these civilians are more annoying than the nobles!"

The nobles are very good at reading faces, at least they know to respect him, but these civilians are so picky, and they don't take him as a king seriously at all.

Sanchester frowned:

"Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with what Master Drake did. I think you should humbly accept the correct suggestions."

Danger was even more depressed: "Sage, of course I know what he said is right, but I need him to come up with a solution, not to go against me."

Sanchester said: "Your Majesty, there is no solution to this matter. You can only admit defeat in this matter and make up for the losses from other events."

"After all, we don't have the huge influence of the Seven Rings Mage."

"But we can improve the treatment of mages and increase investment in various spells to retain Aaron's talents."

Danger was too lazy to listen after listening halfway.

"Okay, okay, I get it. I'll do as you say, but I absolutely don't agree with Master Aaron going to the Weilan Magic Conference!"

"He wants to hold a magic conference, so I'll hold one too. It'll be bigger, better, and more impressive than his, and I'll take all his people away."

After saying that, he turned around and left without paying attention to Sanchester's reaction.

Sanchester watched Danger leave, knowing in his heart that Danger, who had experienced the bloody night and tasted the pleasure of absolute power, had changed a little.

'Ah~ He is a warrior after all, his soul is not tough enough to maintain his original intention in the face of a huge impact. '

In this regard, Duke Weilan, a seven-ring wizard, is at the other extreme.

The other party has been moving towards the same goal from beginning to end, without any change.

This can be clearly felt from the various policies and decrees issued by the other party and from the evaluation of the Duke by the people.

Comparing the two sides, Danger is a bit of a drifter, advancing and retreating, while Duke Weilan is like a strong bow, accumulating power bit by bit.

When the bow is fully charged and the arrow is shot out, who knows what kind of amazing scene will be.

He couldn't help but think: 'Are mortals ultimately unable to fight against gods? '

He also couldn't help but think: "This magic exchange conference is really rare, maybe I should find a chance to go there."