Chapter 82： Borrowing (Part 1)

"Borrowing?"

"Yes! Use the future tax revenue of the territory as collateral to borrow from merchants. As long as the interest is appropriate, I believe that many large chambers of commerce will be willing to help us."

The old butler frowned deeply, hesitating about Colin's decision.

In the perception of people in this world, borrowing is not a glorious thing.

Especially for a nobleman.

This is almost an announcement to everyone-I am short of money.

For aristocrats who value fame, this is a very shameful thing.

Unless it’s the critical moment of bankruptcy, no aristocratic master will borrow money from someone.

"Master, this...this will probably affect the reputation of the Anglia family..." the old butler persuaded with a worried expression on his face.

"Fame is all imaginary." Colin waved his hand in a nonchalant manner.

For a traveler like him, borrowing money for development is really a matter of course.

In fact, those nobles who would rather die than borrow are the real fools in Colin's eyes.

It is a smart thing to use other people's money to develop one's own strength.

Even if the worst happens, the loan will not be repaid by that time, but as long as the Angley family's army develops smoothly, is it still afraid of people coming to collect debts?

"Okay, I have already decided. You will release the news tomorrow. At that time, we will organize a rally and invite some powerful chambers of commerce to discuss the details of lending."

"Yes, sir." Seeing that Colin was determined, Yimeng did not dare to speak any more.

The next day, when the news that Viscount Angele was about to borrow money was released, a group of businessmen rushed to Ice Rock City like sharks smelling blood.

Just when these businessmen were gearing up to grab this order, a businessperson came to the Red Fort first and asked to see Viscount Angley.

Originally, Colin was not planning to meet any businessman alone.

In his opinion, only by bringing these businessmen together and letting them compete can he get the best loan terms.

However, when the attendant told him that it was Oliver from the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, Colin still agreed to the other party's request for a visit.

is an old acquaintance after all, and although Oliver has offended Colin, his later apology is also very sincere.

In Colin's view, this is a man who knows how to measure and can do things.

"Dear Viscount, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to see me! I am extremely honored!"

The chubby businessman still had that flattering smile, and as soon as he saw Colin, he immediately bent his waist to ninety degrees, with an extremely respectful attitude.

"Well, Oliver, you don’t have to be polite with me. I also know what you want. Let’s talk about the conditions of your Tulip Chamber of Commerce. If it’s suitable, I don’t mind looking at it for the sake of old acquaintances, from you. Borrow."

Oliver said with a smile: "Your Excellency Viscount, please rest assured. Based on the friendship in the past, our Tulip Chamber of Commerce will definitely give you the best loan terms.

But before that, please allow me to give you a present. As a celebration of your being named a Viscount. "

"Gift?" Colin suddenly smiled playfully.

He remembered that the gift this fat businessman gave him last time was a suit of armor in exchange for his forgiveness.

What is the gift this time for?

One thing Colin was convinced that Oliver’s gift was definitely not as he said, but to celebrate his promotion to Viscount.

This is simply bribery.

"what gift?"

Colin sneered in his heart.

If Oliver thought that a small gift would allow him to send this large loan bill to the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, then he would be underestimated.

Oliver waved behind him.

The two servants came up with a big box.

The box opened, and a breathtaking breath of frost hit his face.

That turned out to be a set of enchanted armor.

And it's the one that Colin once asked about the price, but couldn't afford it!

"I remember, the price of this enchanted armor is fifty thousand gold coins, right?"

"Yes, Master Viscount."

"Are you sure to give it to me like this? Let me make it clear first, even if I accept your armor and loan, I won't necessarily take care of your Tulip Chamber of Commerce."

"Of course, Lord Viscount. This armor is just a celebration of your promotion to Viscount. It has no other meaning and has nothing to do with the loan."

Colin suddenly became puzzled.

There is no free lunch in the world.

He has always believed this sentence.

How could Oliver give him such a big gift without asking for anything.

You know, fifty thousand gold coins are definitely not a small sum.

When the Anglia family was a baron, the entire baron’s tax revenue for a whole year was only three thousand gold coins.

Even if he is now a Viscount, his territory has expanded several times, but Colin estimates that the entire year's income of the Viscount will not exceed 30,000 gold coins.

"Just tell me, who gave this gift?" Colin didn't believe that Oliver, a chamber of commerce manager, had the power to decide this matter.

Thinking of the person behind the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, Colin suddenly realized something.

Oliver also narrowed his smile at this time His tone became solemn: "Viscount Lord, let me tell you, this gift was personally decided to give to you by the president of our chamber of commerce."

"Who is your president?"

Hearing this question, Oliver didn't answer immediately, instead he looked around with a mysterious look on his face.

Colin waved his hand and ordered the attendants around: "You all go down."

Only two people, Colin and Oliver, remained in the hall. The fat businessman said again: "Viscount Lord, the president of our Tulip Chamber of Commerce, it is Ms. Penny."

"Ms. Penny?" Colin thought for a while before finally finding a corresponding name in his memory.

Isn't this the biological mother of Colin's still missing brother-in-law, or the lover of Count Uman.

Clin suddenly became vigilant: "Why did Ms. Penny give me such a gift?"

Oliver leaned over and lowered his head: "This is the lady's apology to you."

"What do you mean?" Colin narrowed his eyes.

"Knight Valra has returned to Fallen Eagle City smoothly. However, after all, he had fought with your father, but he failed to protect Lord Baron. Therefore, Ms. Penny, this is her son's sincere expression to you. apology."

Hearing that his long-lost brother-in-law suddenly appeared in Fallen Eagle City, Colin's eyes began to flash with dangerous light.

He tried his best to keep his anger from revealing, and asked faintly: "How is Knight Valla? Where did he go before?"

"Everything is fine, Lord Knight. He was captured by the trolls in the previous battle. Later, after the Black Cavalry caught up with the trolls, he was thrown on the ice sheet by the trolls along with other human captives. Fortunately, Lord of Radiance. Bless, after all the hardships, he has returned to the north again."