Chapter 41 Negotiation
Ronin brought Feridon to the fortress hall of Shanlin Castle, which actually had a more formal attitude.
"I'm sorry, Sir Feridon. Due to Princet's betrayal, I don't have enough manpower in my castle for the time being. I can't provide you with drinks or other services!"
Luo Ning sat down first, and while saying some polite words, he gestured for the other party to sit down as well.
The Hillwood Castle Fortress was very simple. The hall was made of huge stones and had very small windows on the surrounding walls. Even if sunlight shone in, it was not very bright.
All McCann could do was order the guards to light the candles in the hall.
Feridon had some opinions about Ronin's lack of etiquette at his reception, but he naturally wouldn't say them out loud. He just complimented him: "The Baron is really efficient. His style is very similar to your father's!"
Luo Ning raised his eyebrows. Was the other party praising him or insulting him?
"I wonder what important matter brought you here today?" Luo Ning didn't want to beat around the bush and chose to ask directly about the other party's purpose.
Feridon did not answer immediately but asked: "Lord Luo Ning, I wonder what the letter you asked the guards to deliver to Wushan Castle is about?"
He was still trying to find out the contents of the letter sent by Bob and Marseille.
The nobles are very concerned about their face. Even if there is a conflict between the two parties, they will just laugh it off when they meet on normal occasions, and they will keep the stabbing behind their backs.
So, when Roning meets Feridon, he is careful to maintain the hospitable attitude of the protagonist.
However, when he heard Feridon's question, after two seconds of thinking, his face turned cold.
"You should know what Lord Sean has gained from my Shanlin Town over the years!"
If he was timid at this moment, it would be a waste of his wonderful performance yesterday. Roning had to show the other party that he was not afraid of offending Lord Sean.
The expression on Feridon's face grew more serious, and he was glad that he had stopped the two messengers on the road. Otherwise, Lord Sean would be in trouble this time.
In his heart, he was also complaining about why Roning was so hasty in doing things and not giving either side any room to relax.
Sure enough, just as the rumors said, Wiggins and Roning are indeed the similar father and son of Wushanbao.
"I know a little about what the adults said."
Feridon took out the lines he had prepared: "Your Excellency may not know that the security situation in Shanlin Town is not good. To the west is the Wushan Monster Mountain Range, which harasses the town, and to the north and east are the remnants of the wildling tribes. If Princet, the political official, wants to maintain the security here and ensure that he can serve Wushan Castle, he can only seek help from the Sean Territory, which is closest to Shanlin Town."
Luo Ning deliberately questioned: "So, you have seized so much wealth from Shanlin Town? I will report this act of embezzlement to Wushan Castle and let my father and grandfather put Baron Leisen on trial!"
"Your Excellency, what you said is not correct!"
Feridon stood up, saluted like a knight, and began to defend himself: "My lord, my master, Baron Leisen, has fulfilled his responsibilities as a vassal of Wushan Castle and has sent troops to protect Shanlin Town for Wushan Castle. The things that Princet gave us are just rewards for us. How can this be called embezzlement of Wushan Castle's wealth?"
Luo Ning sneered: "As a vassal, it is my duty to help the lord to suppress the rebellion. Baron Leisen still wants a reward?"
"You are right, but that was when Wushanbao ordered Senling to take action."
Feridon defended himself again, "We took action at Princet's request and promise. Wushan Castle did not give any orders. If this matter is to be investigated, Princet is also the biggest criminal!"
"Whose fault is greater and whose fault is smaller? I don't want to know, nor do I want to ask."
Roning said nonchalantly, "I just need to tell my father about your affairs. I think, with his character, he will definitely make Baron Leisen pay the price!"
Feridon knew that it was impossible to convince Roning in this way, so he stopped talking and began to reveal Baron Leisen's plan.
"Sir, if you report this matter to Wushanbao, Lord Thane may compensate Wushanbao with a certain amount of money or resources in the end."
He sat down again; his tone was quite alluring, "The money was given to Wushanbao; you won't get a penny."
Luo Ning's heart moved. Here it comes. The other party's true intention has come.
He waved his hand and sat sideways on the chair. "I am not interested in money. I just hope that Wushan Castle can teach Baron Leisen a lesson and let him know not to stretch his hands too far!"
Knight Feridon cursed Roning a hundred times in his heart, thinking that the other party was completely stupid. Even after all the talk, he still didn't understand.
"My lord, Baron Leisen wishes to compensate you!"
He didn't waste any more words and went straight to the point, "As long as you don't pursue the mistakes that Thane County made over the years because of falling into Prince's trap, Lord Leisen is willing to compensate you."
Perhaps worried that Ronin still didn't understand, Feridon continued to explain, "You reported to Wushanbao, and Territory Sen paid compensation to Wushanbao. But if you don't pursue it, our compensation will fall into your pocket!"
Roning was so happy. He was just thinking that he didn't have enough money, but he didn't expect Sean to come and give him money.
"Compensate me?"
He pretended to be very interested, "How does Baron Leisen say he wants compensation?"
Feridon raised two fingers: "Lord Leisen is willing to pay Shanlin Town 200 gold coins in one lump sum!"
Two hundred gold coins, and you want to get rid of him?
Luo Ning shook his head again and again, "I am the blood of the Wushan family. How could I cheat Wushan Castle with him?"
He said with disdain, "Sir Feridon, please go back, and please don't stop blocking my messenger. Otherwise, I don't mind letting Knight Macken keep you in Shanlin Castle for a long time!"
Feridon was disgusted by Roning's words. He just saw that Roning's attitude clearly showed that he was interested. His decisive refusal now was simply because he disliked the little money.
At such a young age, he actually looks like a greedy businessman.
"three hundred!"
Feridon raised three fingers, "Three hundred gold coins. I hope you can change your mind!"
Luo Ning asked coldly: "Fairness and justice are my creed. Lord Lei Sen, are you testing me?"
"Four hundred, sir, four hundred will do, right?"
Feridon felt like he was negotiating business with a disgusting businessman. "Shanlin Town only provides some food to Sen County every year. Over the years, the total amount is probably less than 400 gold coins!"
Roning chuckled. Although he didn't know how much Princet gave to Sean, it was definitely more than four hundred gold coins.
"Sir Feridon, you must know that Baron Leisen is committing a crime! Once Wushan Castle finds out, I don't know how much the punishment will be."
Feridon cursed Ronin for being too little and pretending to be upright while showing embarrassment, "Sir, four hundred gold coins is really not a small amount!"
Roning held up a finger and said, "I won't make it difficult for you. As long as Baron Leisen compensates me with one thousand gold coins, I can pretend that I didn't find out about what happened between Prince and you!"
Feridon opened his mouth as if he thought he had misheard.
Good fellow, he asked for one thousand gold coins directly. He is so greedy!
Does the other party know what one thousand gold coins means?
Feridon calmed his fluctuating breathing. If he hadn't seen the tall and strong McKen standing next to him, he really wanted to rush up and strangle this greedy guy to death.
"My Lord, even though Baron Leisen has some savings, it is impossible for you to ask him to take out a thousand gold coins at once!"
Feridon shook his head. "Even if you want to report it to Wushan Fort, the final verdict of the Marquis will probably not be this high. It's better for you to report it!"
Can't you really come up with a thousand gold coins?
Roning smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you don't have a thousand gold coins. Baron Leisen can use cattle to pay for it. I heard that there are many black buffaloes in Swamp Town. I like to eat beef. Just give me thirty or forty of them."
Feridon curled the corner of his mouth and said, "Yes, there are many swamps in the Territory of Sen, which are suitable for the survival of black buffalo."
Over the years, Baron Leisen has made a lot of money by domesticating black buffaloes, but Roning asked for thirty or forty buffaloes, which is completely nonsense!
To be honest, if Lord Leisen had not repeatedly asked to ease the situation first, he would probably get up and leave immediately.
But the negotiations had to continue, "Sir, it's really not that much!"