The result was, there was business to be made.
Transporting the iron ore to Sambia, the eventual selling price might be higher than in Komeer, and the taxes paid less, but the distance was relatively further, so the transportation costs naturally increased. The final profit was about the same.
However, transporting it to Komeer came with invisible benefits.
Compared to Sambia's Merchants Alliance, the state system of the Komeer Kingdom was unified.
If one could take this opportunity to break into the ranks of the official suppliers, their Thousand Chief Trade Company would truly secure its footing. They couldn't necessarily strut around the surroundings, but at least their sphere of influence would open up.
