Chapter 280

A new beginning (Part 2)

If possible, Viscount Carrington would rather drive Leon out of the Ironforge area, but that would be more unrealistic than the Ironforge City Autonomy.

"I think we have many aspects to show our attitude. If we force the other party to a dead end, do you think he will not have the courage to fight desperately?" The old fox nobleman sneered: "He is a nobleman of war merit and has an army that has killed barbarians in the extreme north!"[]

This is exactly what most people fear. Leon is not the kind of hereditary aristocrat who inherits his family business. His title and territory are all made with all his life. If he is forced into an urgent situation, who can guarantee that there will be no uncontrollable situation?

"Yes, yes! This matter has to be discussed for a long time."

"We still have to wait and see. If he wants to cause trouble for us, wouldn't there be an excuse?"

"It must be more appropriate to be stable...",

The nobles and merchants here say a word and say something. There are quite a few people who agree with the fox nobles. After all, they have no appropriate reasons or names. It is not the best choice to rashly oppose Leon.

Viscount Carrington was angry when he heard this, but he knew that getting angry was useless, so he suppressed his mood and said, "Everyone, we can't give each other time!"

"I just got the news that Leon has issued a recruitment order to expand the Thunder Beast War Chapter. Once he has gained a foothold in Iron Fortress, we may have a hard time.

"You must understand that he is not that old guy Keen, and he will never be indifferent to the smelting industry of Iron Fortress. Otherwise, what would he rely on to pay the taxes to the kingdom and those barren arable land? Ha!"

Everyone fell silent because Viscount Carrington made a lot of sense.

They are unwilling to make things worse, and if Leon really violates their interests, no one will tolerate it.

The old fox nobleman said lightly: "Vissue Carrington, you are not against you to release the rumor of the autonomy of Iron Fort Castle to make the other party surrender. I just want to remind you not to act too much."

"We have been here for decades. Can't we still fight against a warrior who started his military achievements? If he wants to recruit troops, he will recruit them. I want to see what he uses to maintain his territory army and just bluff!"

His light words immediately eliminated the psychological pressure created by Viscount Carrington, and the merchants who could be called fence-breasted men nodded one after another.

Viscount Carrington couldn't help but clench his fist, wanting to punch the other party's old face.

"What if it's not a bluff? Don't forget that Leon is very rich!"

"We must not sit still and wait for death!"

Several nobles who reached an alliance with him stood up to support him, and the conference room suddenly quarreled and smoky.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open and a guard warrior hurried in.

He leaned over to Viscount Carrington and said a few words softly, then took out another letter.

Viscount took the letter and looked carefully, and his expression became strange.

The conference room gradually became quiet, and everyone's eyes were all focused on him.

"Everyone..." Carrington stood up, raised the letter in his hand, and a smug smile appeared on his face: "Our Lord can't help it anymore. He asked all of us to go to the Lord's Mansion to discuss tomorrow morning!"

"I'm afraid that at this time, all of you will receive invitations!"

So fast? Everyone looked at each other. The news of Iron Fortress seeking autonomy was released for only two or three days, and Leon could not sit still.

For them, this is definitely a good thing, and it is equivalent to taking the initiative in negotiations in their hands.

Some people are confused, some are happy and think about how to fight for more benefits, while others are secretly disappointed.

Viscount Carrington glanced at the fox nobleman with a snorted coldly, leaning back on the soft chair and whipped up the cigar.

As things took an unexpected turn, the subsequent negotiations became much easier.

At the suggestion of Viscount Carrington, the thirty-seven nobles and merchants present formed a temporary joint alliance and formulated a detailed document as the principle of negotiating with Leon.

They believed that under pressure from their own side, Leon must surrender.

Iron Fortress will always be their paradise!

The long night passed, dawn came, and the Iron Fort ushered in a new day.

The former Iron Fort Guard Military Department, the door of the current Sar Lord's mansion suddenly became extremely lively. Luxury carriages stopped at the door, and one or several nobles or merchants walked out of the carriage.

The guests were wearing gorgeous clothes and chatting loudly. Under the cold eyes of the Thunder Beast Guard, they walked into this building that symbolized the highest power in the Iron Fort area with their chests and belly.

In the large conference hall on the fifth floor, they met Leon, the lord of the new Thrall:

This is the first time these local snakes in Iron Fort have seen the real person Leon, but most of their attention is attracted by Corinna who is standing behind Leon.

Colina, wearing a lilac long dress, is mature, beautiful and charming. The faint smile on her pretty face even makes some people have unrealistic fantasies.

All the representatives of the thirty-seven representatives of the Iron Fortress Preparatory Force arrived, and they became a whole and were full of momentum.

"Welcome to everyone!" Leon said with a smile: "This time I invite everyone. First of all, I want to meet you. I will meet you this time. After all, there are still many places in Salling in the future that need to rely on your strength."

Yin's opening remark made many people's eyes lit up. Leon's attitude was very low, so today's negotiations would be really simple.

Viscount Carrington touched his neatly trimmed beard and smiled hypocritically: "Your Excellency Earl, you are so polite."

The noble merchants laughed one after another, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Leon's smile remained unchanged, and his fingers gently tapped on the table: "Secondly, I have heard a rumor these days. I heard that you are interested in making the Iron Fort autonomy and ask the Kingdom for permission?"

Speaking of this topic, the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly changed. No one expected that Leon would put the most sensitive issues on the table so directly.

Many people's smiles froze on their faces.

Viscount Carrington glared at the old fox noble sitting opposite him, and the other party coughed and said, "Earl Reon, we have also heard of this rumor. It is not very reliable. We have no intention of challenging your authority, but we just hope to reach a consensus with you on some issues."

The old fox is the old fox, and he puts the key issues lightly, but his words contain strong hints.

Even Viscount Carrington secretly applauded his response.

Leon smiled and said, "Your Excellency has misunderstood. I think this is a good idea."

A good idea? Everyone was stunned. Did Leon still think that making Iron Fort autonomy is a good thing? Don't he know that this would make his lord's authority disappear?

"Iron Fortress is not my own castle. It depends on your contribution to the achievements it has today..." Leon said calmly: "I am willing to hand it over to you and will never interfere in the affairs."

"I can sign a contract with you. Without the name of autonomy, you will have full control of the Iron Fortress. The contract can be set to be fifty years!"

"And my only condition is that you need to pay a sum of money to Thal every year."

Fifty years of management contract is equivalent to de facto autonomy!

The noble merchants looked at each other. Before they launched an attack, why did Leon surrender voluntarily?

"May I ask the Earl, what is the specific amount of this money?" asked the old fox nobleman.

The old fox always felt that there was indescribable danger under the surface of Leon's smile, and the impression he gained through intelligence was definitely not such a easy-to-talk person.

Leon raised his index finger: "This number."

"Hundreds of thousands of gold coins?" a businessman asked tentatively.

Seeing that Leon was easy to talk to, they all became bolder. If they could spend 100,000 gold coins to exchange for complete control of the Iron Fort, it would be extremely cost-effective.

Leon smiled and shook his head.

"Is it a type of 1 million gold coins?" The merchant's face became very ugly.

If they have to pay so much money, even if it is thirty-seven companies, it is definitely not an acceptable amount.

"A gold coin!" Leon said loudly.

A gold coin! The whole audience was in an uproar, which was completely beyond everyone's expectations, and it was simply incredible.

The only one who keeps calm is the old fox nobleman, he frowned: "Is this the only condition?"

"Don't worry, Thrall recognizes the interests of your existing mines, recognizes your power to pass freely within the Salent, and also ensures that all your private property around the Ironforge is not violated." Leon replied: "However, in the Salents except the Ironforge, you must abide by the laws of the Salents and shall not commit any violation of the territory and the lord's rights."

"These are written by the Lord in a legal contract, and are witnessed by the priests sent by the Temple of Tormond!"

The nobles and merchants could not believe their ears. What Leon gave them was exactly what they wanted, and they didn't even waste saliva.

Victory came so easily that they felt unreal and the conference room was extremely quiet.

The old fox and Viscount Carrington both felt that something must be wrong inside, but they couldn't think of something wrong, so they naturally couldn't object. "This is a draft contract, you can take a look. If there is no problem, sign it!"

Corinna handed the scroll in her hand to Viscount Carrington first.

Viscount Carrington took it with a daze.
Chapter completed!