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Chapter 89 - 89 88 Taking Advantage of a Crisis_1

89: Chapter 88, Taking Advantage of a Crisis_1 89: Chapter 88, Taking Advantage of a Crisis_1 Finding problems is easy, analyzing them is simple, but when it comes to solving them, the task becomes difficult.

Fortunately, the nobles of the Southeastern Province are divided into several groups, and their interests are not homogeneous.

While some want to drive away these newcomers, others see an opportunity to use them to disrupt the Dalton Family’s plans, stirring up the waters of the two counties, hoping to fish in troubled waters.

The only ones who want to block them now are a portion of the nobles, not all of them.

Otherwise, the problem wouldn’t just be skyrocketing prices, but a more extreme disappearance of merchants.

Not driving them away is one thing, but that doesn’t prevent everyone from taking advantage of the chaos to make money.

The so-called blockade is just because the profits aren’t enticing enough.

When the prices skyrocket to a certain degree, naturally someone will break the silent agreement and do business with them.

Just like in the North Border Region, the Kingdom had issued multiple orders to implement an embargo against the Orc Empire, but in the end, a large amount of resources were still smuggled there.

Does the King know?

He must know, but the embargo still needs to continue.

Because under the embargo, the cost of the orcs obtaining these resources has been greatly increased.

Strategically, the blockade is still successful.

Because if the nobles of the Alpha Kingdom don’t do these businesses, other countries will.

Back in the days when the Alpha Kingdom was alone in confronting the Orc Empire, the embargo was far more successful than it is now.

It’s not to say that no resources flowed into the hands of the orcs, but at least the smuggling of strategic resources barely existed.

After all, at that time, the military officials defending the border were Fief Lords themselves, who would not want to give the orcs advantages and invite them to attack.

Now the situation they are facing is similar to that in the Northland, only this time they have become the ones being blockaded instead of the ones smuggling.

Judging others by their own standards, the Northern aristocracy does not believe that the nobles of the Southeastern Province would hold such high moral principles that they would even give up money-making opportunities.

The key issue is how much benefit is needed to satisfy these local strongmen.

On this matter, alliance is meaningless.

Everyone is an old player, many onlookers even witnessed the Orc tribes fight over resources.

When the supply-demand relationship changes, allies may turn into competitors.

As the nominal leader, Baron West naturally wants to change this, but he can’t produce more resources either.

Although Grand Duke Cavadia’s name is influential, here in the Southeastern Province, his influence might be counterproductive.

If he doesn’t throw out his title, nothing will happen and everyone can pretend to ignore it.

But once the card is revealed, those nobles who harbor resentment against the Felix Family might swarm over.

There is no choice, though the noble world is hypocritical, some principled issues must be adhered to.

West does not want to know how many blood feuds exist against the Felix Family over the countless years.

After all, he’s just a bastard, he can’t inherit the glory of the family, and naturally, there’s no need to inherit the family’s hatred.

“Let’s call it a day!

In a few days, Governor Piers will come to Dardiel City to mediate the disputes of the two counties, we will then negotiate with them.”

After comforting his younger siblings, the weary Baron West rubbed his forehead in resignation.

Deep down, he even wanted to give up the position of the leader, but eventually couldn’t make up his mind.

As the son of the Grand Duke Cavadia, while enjoying many resources, he also has to undertake corresponding obligations.

Backing away now would not only make him lose face but would also tarnish the honor of the Grand Duke Cavadia.

Although he is only a bastard, since he has been pushed out by Grand Duke Cavadia, he naturally represents his father’s public image.

West can bow his head against more prominent nobles, but he absolutely can’t lower his head before the family servants of the Five Wealthy Houses of the North Border.

…

In the Mountain Domain, Baron Hudson, who had just adjusted the production tasks, hadn’t had time to rest when he received a notice from the Governor’s Mansion.

No doubt, the opportunity to make money has arrived.

The reunion of the nobles from the two counties is a rare period of prosperity.

So many high-quality customers gathered together, if he still couldn’t tap into the market, then he really couldn’t mix in.

Especially weapons and equipment, they must be promoted.

After being stimulated by the Northern nobles, if the nobles of the two provinces can’t keep up, they really should be weeded out.

“Master, Baron Katelai is here to visit.”

The maid’s voice interrupted Hudson’s great business plan.

“Understood, let him relax in the drawing room first, I will follow.”

As for this neighbor, Hudson didn’t harbor too many ideas.

The man’s strength is clear for all to see, it’s not something he can consider at the moment.

Due to the status of the camp, it isn’t appropriate to form a deep bond with him.

At least before the Northern aristocracy and the native nobles reconcile, the best way to get along is to keep a respectful distance.

The two have had no interaction, even though they had a pleasant conversation during last mediation, it was simply “business needs”.

Hudson needed to make a name for “Divine Archery Knight” amongst the Northern aristocracy; similarly, Baron Katelai also needed to boost his presence in the native noble camp.

By a happy incident, these two clever figures took the opportunity to engage in a mutual business promotion, fundamentally just a trade for mutual benefit.

Once the deal was over, it was finished.

If it was taken seriously, that would be overdoing it.

The unexpected guest suddenly came, and Hudson couldn’t understand what he wanted to do at all.

A guest is a guest, and the etiquette should not be lost.

After a quick cleanup and a change of clothes, Hudson headed for the small cabin.