Based on the reports from his intelligence network in the empire, Issac did get reports that Lambard's trade unions were often in trouble lately. Their turnover is decreasing. Not because the goods they sell are not selling well. But even more terrible.
Their trading caravans were frequently attacked by bandits, who, unfortunately, were a group directly connected to the nobles. The items they had snatched from the caravan flowed straight into the pockets of the nobles.
In addition, they also imposed a high entry fee on Lambard caravans. This makes their finances drained, and the price of the goods they sell is higher, so buyers try to find other traders to buy the same goods at a low price.
It was the effect of the rejection by Franz Lambard, the father of Carolina, by the nobles and officials. He strictly limited the sale of raw materials, did not wish to divulge information, and refused to give credit to the nobles for funding their troops.
