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Chapter 693 - 693 14 Selling Expectations_1

693: Chapter 14, Selling Expectations_1 693: Chapter 14, Selling Expectations_1 After seeing off all the guests, Hudson felt relieved.

The power play for interests was no problem as long as it didn’t occur in the Mountain Domain.

Being caught between all sorts of forces might seem beneficial, but it comes with endless danger.

Knowing that personally engaging in the negotiation would maximize the benefits, Hudson still chose to loom behind the Kingdom.

Merely reaching an initial draft of cooperation would hardly end this dispute.

The power play would continue.

However, all this no longer concerns Hudson.

Regardless of what happens next, the Magical Beast breeding base must be located in the Mountain Domain.

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“Nelson, how’s your communication with all parties?

How many lords agree to exchange territories with us?” Hudson inquired.

Even though the King and the Noble Parliament hadn’t made any statements, he knew the biggest issue with territory exchange no longer existed.

Exchanging interests often doesn’t need to be explicit.

The “Magical Beast Beast Legion plan” is still in its preparatory stage, far from being mature enough to burn bridges.

“Don’t worry, Hudson.

Your reputation in the Southeastern Province is still influential.

Besides, they’re benefiting from this transaction.

Who would refuse such a good deal?

However, some people have heard rumors about the Magical Beast Beast Legion plan and want to get some Sub-dragon beasts from you.

I wasn’t sure about your plans, so I didn’t agree outright.”

Nelson said with some hesitation.

As the Patriarch following his younger brother’s path, it was indeed challenging, but clan interests overrode dignity.

His birth determined that he could not run off to join other major forces.

As a core member of the clan, life at home was comfortable, but it didn’t mean his authority was high.

Before proving his capability, only Hudson could decide on significant issues involving clan interests.

“Receiving news is normal, the plan is no secret within the Kingdom.

Anyone curious about it could find out.

However, the county mainly consists of minor nobles, who could at most afford to keep a few Magical Beasts.

It’s not worth their while to ask at this time.

The nobles making these demands are either hiding secret agendas or are simply fools.

Forget it, tell them they can have Magical Beasts, but it will take several years and a huge price.

How much they need to pay exactly will depend on what Magical Beast they want and when they need it!” Hudson said nonchalantly.

No matter whether these nobles have hidden agendas or are just fools, Hudson didn’t care.

During territory exchange, it doesn’t matter if they have demands, what’s worrying is if they have none.

Having many requirements is good.

For those straightforward demands, wanting to get Magical Beasts as compensation is perfectly fine.

Let the Magical Beasts be scattered out.

From the moment all forces in the Northern Continent started joining the plan, there was no possibility of keeping any secrets.

As long as the required benefits are large enough, even if a female beast comes over for mating in private, Hudson can arrange it clearly.

The more you receive in compensation, and the territories you get in exchange will be less than perfect.

Trade is about reciprocity, they can certainly make a profit now, but this profit won’t be substantial.

On the contrary, the nobles who have no desires and want nothing, Hudson can’t deal with them.

As a newly established major noble, he must pay attention to his image.

Forcing minor nobles to relocate is absolutely unacceptable.

“Since you have no problems here, I’ll respond to them as soon as possible.

However, due to the large number of nobles involved, even if we can reach an agreement immediately, the territory exchange will take a year or two to complete.

The foremost issue is the relocation of the people from the territories.

To avoid mass casualties, relocation work would take at least a year.

The expenditure for relocation would be at least hundreds of thousands of gold coins; including compensation given to the lords would add up to a million gold coins.

Given the current income of the territory, I’m afraid all the fiscal revenue in the next two or three years has to go towards this.”

Nelson said with a headache.

In theory, the Koslow family had become a major noble, but they were far behind in many aspects.

You only need to look at their financial income to realize that.

All important projects in the territories are in the preliminary investment stage and it would be a while before seeing any results.

Had Hudson not made a fortune during the warfare, the Mountain Domain couldn’t have supported all these projects just by self-generated income.

War profits are essentially one-time revenue.

The territory being in a constant deficit state is causing great concern for the Koslow Clan.

They fear that once Hudson’s original funds run out, the territory’s self-generating ability would not be able to catch up.

“These are necessary expenses, and things can’t be cut back no matter how hard the financial situation is.

A large migration of tens of thousands of people costing up to a million gold coins is not particularly high.

If we want to save expenses, then spread the word, and exaggerate the power of the Magical Beast Legion as much as possible.

For example, future knights of the Kingdom will not only be judged by their personal capabilities but must also possess a Magical Beast mount!

Once the momentum is built, wealthy nobles won’t be able to resist preparing for the rainy day.”