The second part of the plan is, to put it plainly, to persuade Richelieu to allow V.E Company to assist in Charlemagne's disease relief work, providing all kinds of support. Included in this collaboration is support for the refugees, disease treatment, and relief work, all of which will place a significant financial strain on V.E Company.
After all, no matter how cheaply these resources are sold to us, no matter how much of a discount we receive from our partners, they all must be paid for with precious metals. Even with rationing in place, feeding nearly two hundred thousand mouths is not an easy task.
"Maybe—"
Elizabeth begins with a bit of uncertainty and satisfaction, a cold smirk spread across her face:
"Apart from us and Castile, that cunning businessman might have found other partners to provide food somehow."
"Do you mean the Ros United Duchy?"
