At the Butter Tavern.
The merchants had left, leaving Arnold alone in his seat as he downed cup after cup of wine.
This gathering, which Arnold had high hopes for, could be said to be a complete failure.
Although he had successfully established the Northern Region Merchants' Union after Colin's departure and even became its president, Arnold knew very well that his Northern Region Merchants' Union was nothing but a joke, judging from the absent-minded and perfunctory attitude of the merchants.
Fear, confusion, anger, and unwillingness … various emotions flashed across his face. This merchant who had once commanded the winds and rains of the Northern Frontier was now exuding an indescribable desolation.
With a creak, the tavern door opened.
Arnold squinted his eyes and looked back, only to see Knight Webb walk in.
"Since you left, why did you come back?" Arnold's tone was full of unconcealable mockery.
However, just as he finished speaking, Arnold noticed that there was someone following behind Knight Webb.
After seeing the person's face, Arnold sobered up and stood up from his seat. He bowed and said, "Earl Of Avon, I didn't expect to see you in Chilly Winter Castle!"
The Earl Of Avon laughed as he walked in and said, "Why? Am I not welcomed at the Northern Frontier? "
"Of course not. I'm just surprised." Arnold poured a cup of wine for the Earl Of Avon and asked, "Are you going to the Northern Frontier?"
The Earl Of Avon was attracted by the wine on the table. He didn't answer Arnold's question. Instead, he lifted the wine cup and sniffed it before taking a sip. He closed his eyes and savored the taste for a long time. Finally, he exhaled deeply and praised.
"Not bad! The wine of the Winst Manor won't disappoint! "
Arnold hurriedly flattered, "Lord Earl, you really are someone who understands wine. I still have a lot of treasures in my wine cellar. If you are willing, I would like you to appraise them for me!"
The Earl Of Avon raised his eyebrows, looking very tempted. However, he suppressed the desire in his heart and sat down at the bar counter.
"I came to the Northern Frontier as a private individual, so I hope you won't reveal my whereabouts."
"Of course, of course, I won't speak carelessly." Arnold's heart stirred as he tried to guess the reason why the Earl Of Avon came to Winter Castle.
It was no secret in the Radiance Empire that the Eastern and Northern Frontier did not get along.
Therefore, Arnold immediately realized that the second son of the Duke of the Eastern Region had suddenly met him secretly under the leadership of Knight Wilbur. He was afraid that Wilbur had other motives.
However, this was also an opportunity for him!
What happened tonight made Arnold understand that Count Angele was determined to take over the business world of the Northern Frontier. Unfortunately, the representative of the business world that Count Angele wanted was not him.
This disappointed Arnold and angered him.
However, the appearance of the Earl Of Avon gave him a glimmer of hope.
While he was thinking, the Earl Of Avon had already finished the wine in his glass.
Arnold hurriedly continued it himself. At the same time, he heard the Earl Of Avon say, "I heard that Count Angele wants to set up a foreign trade company in the Northern Frontier?"
"Yes, Lord Earl."
"Then, Mr. Arnold, do you intend to invest in this company?"
"Of course. Lord Earl, I have to join. Otherwise, it won't be long before my name is no longer heard in the business world of the Northern Frontier. "
The Earl Of Avon nodded and expressed his understanding, but at the same time, he suggested, "Mr. Arnold, I don't know much about the specific operation of this new company.
However, I think you can start from the board of directors that is similar to the Senate. "
Arnold rolled his eyes and said, "You mean, I can try to control the board of directors?"
"Yes. You can give it a try. With your prestige in the business world of the Northern Frontier, it won't be difficult to win over a group of businessmen and get a certain amount of say in the board of directors. "
"Thank you for your suggestion. I will try to do it." Arnold thanked him, but he didn't think so in his heart.
In his view, this Northern Frontier Foreign Trade Company was so important. How could Count Angele let the control of the board of directors fall into someone else's hands?
The House of Saint Hilde didn't mind if the major businessmen invested in this new company to have a certain amount of shares and share a part of the profits. However, if someone really didn't know what was good for them and tried to snatch the control of the company from the House of Saint Hilde, hehe, did they really think that those nobles wouldn't kill them?
The Earl Of Avon seemed to see through Arnold's doubts. He smiled and asked, "Mr. Arnold, are you worried that this will lead to the retaliation of the House of Saint Hilde?"
Arnold looked at the young face of the Earl of the Eastern Region and thought about his current awkward situation and gloomy future. He couldn't help but nodded and said frankly, "Yes."
The Earl Of Avon laughed and comforted him, "You don't have to worry about this. The Northern Frontier doesn't belong to Vera and Colin alone."
When he heard the Earl Of Avon's words, Arnold's heart moved. He eagerly asked, "Earl, please forgive me for being stupid. I can't understand what you mean."
However, the Earl Of Avon was only focused on drinking and didn't answer Arnold's question.
Just as Arnold was getting anxious, Knight Wilbur, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "Mr. Arnold, haven't you heard that Young Master Joyce and Princess Judy have been getting along well recently?"
Huh?
Young Master Joyce?
Arnold wanted to say that the position of the Dukes Of The North had already been decided. Could Young Master Joyce still cause any trouble?
However, Arnold immediately realized that if Young Master Joyce could really marry Princess Judy and get the support of the royal family, then he might really be able to get out of the current awkward situation.
Arnold's eyes swept across the faces of Knight Wilbur and the Earl Of Avon, and his heart suddenly became excited.
If the royal family, Governor Sebas, and the Eastern Region all supported Joyce … then even if he couldn't become the Dukes Of The North, he would definitely be able to form a force in Coldwinter City that could compete with the Dukes Of The North.
In that case, wouldn't he be able to seek refuge?
Seeing Arnold's eyes gradually brightening, the Earl Of Avon smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Arnold, are you confident now?"
Arnold suppressed the excitement in his heart and said in a deep voice, "I wonder if you can arrange for me to meet Young Master Joyce?"
Knight Wilbur nodded reservedly and said, "If the time is right, I will arrange it."
The Earl Of Avon encouraged again, "Mr. Arnold, if you need financial support, the House of Saint Prospero may be able to provide some help."
"Thank you very much!" Arnold hurriedly thanked him.
"But don't be too happy." The Earl Of Avon reminded him, "The House of Saint Prospero's financial help is definitely limited. After all, it is difficult for me to convince my father to invest a large sum of money in a company in the Northern Frontier.
Moreover, if you suddenly take out a large sum of money of unknown origin, I'm afraid it will arouse Count Angele's vigilance. "
"I understand." At this time, Arnold had regained his fighting spirit and said confidently, "Please believe in my appeal in the business circle of the Northern Region for so many years. How can Oliver, that little brat, beat me?"
The Earl Of Avon also laughed and said, "Haha! I think so too. Count Angele has indeed misjudged him! "
After finishing the main topic, Arnold immediately sent out an invitation, "Count Angele, do you have time to taste my collection of good wine?"
The Earl Of Avon's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly, "Good! I believe you won't let me down! "
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