"Loan?"
"Yes! Use the territory's future taxes as collateral to borrow from merchants. As long as the interest is reasonable, I believe that many large merchant guilds will be willing to help us. "
The old butler's eyebrows furrowed deeply, somewhat hesitant about Colin's decision.
In the knowledge of the people of this world, borrowing money was not something to be proud of.
Especially for a noble.
This was practically announcing to everyone — — I am in need of money.
For nobles who valued reputation, this was a very disgraceful thing to do.
Unless they were at a critical juncture where they were about to go bankrupt, no noble lord would borrow money from others.
"Master, this … … I'm afraid this will affect the Angele family's reputation … …" The old butler advised with a face full of worry.
"Reputation is false." Colin waved his hand, looking as if he didn't care.
For a transmigrator like him, borrowing money to develop himself was a matter of course.
In fact, those nobles who would rather die than borrow money were the real fools in Colin's eyes.
Using other people's money to develop one's own strength was a very smart thing to do.
Even if the worst happened and the loan couldn't be repaid, as long as the Angele family's army developed smoothly, would they still be afraid of people coming to ask them to repay the debt?
"Alright, I've made my decision. Release the news tomorrow. We will organize a gathering and invite some powerful merchant guilds to discuss the details of the loan. "
"Yes, Master." Seeing that Colin had made up his mind, Eamon didn't dare to say anything more.
The next day, when the news that Viscount Angley was preparing to borrow money was released, a group of merchants swarmed to Icestone City like sharks that smelled blood.
Just as these merchants were rubbing their hands and preparing to snatch this deal, a merchant came to the Red Fort first and requested to see Viscount Angley.
Originally, Colin didn't plan to meet any merchant alone.
In his opinion, only by gathering these merchants together and letting them compete would he be able to get the best loan terms.
However, when the servant told him that the visitor was Oliver from the Tulip Merchant Guild, Colin still agreed to the other party's request.
After all, he was an old acquaintance. Although Oliver had offended Colin, his apology was very sincere.
In Colin's opinion, this was a person who knew his limits and knew how to do things.
"Esteemed Viscounts, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet me! I feel extremely honored! "
The fat merchant still had that flattering smile on his face. When he saw Colin, he immediately bowed ninety degrees, his attitude extremely respectful.
"Alright, Oliver, there's no need to be so courteous with me. I also know what you want. Tell me about your Tulip Chamber of Commerce's conditions. If they are suitable, I don't mind borrowing from you on account of our old acquaintance. "
Oliver chuckled and said, "Sir Viscounts, please be at ease. Based on our past friendship, our Tulip Chamber of Commerce will definitely give you the best loan terms.
But before that, please allow me to give you a gift. It's a celebration for you being made a viscount. "
"Gift?" Colin suddenly smiled playfully.
He remembered that last time, the fat merchant had given him a set of armor as a gift in exchange for his forgiveness.
Then, what was the purpose of this gift?
There was one thing that Colin was sure of, and that was that Oliver's gift was definitely not a celebration of his promotion to viscount as he had said.
This was simply a bribe.
"What gift?"
Colin sneered in his heart.
If Oliver thought that a small gift would make him give the Tulip Chamber of Commerce this big loan order, then he was underestimating him too much.
Oliver waved his hand behind him.
Two servants carried a large box and walked up to him.
When the box was opened, a soul-stirring frosty aura assaulted his senses.
It turned out to be a set of enchanted armor.
Moreover, it was the set that Colin had once asked for the price, but could not afford!
"If I remember correctly, the price of this set of enchanted armor is fifty thousand gold coins, right?"
"Yes, Sir Viscounts."
"Are you sure you want to give it to me like this? Let me make it clear first. Even if I accept this set of armor, I will not necessarily take care of the Tulip Chamber of Commerce when it comes to the loan. "
"Of course, Sir Viscounts. This set of armor is just to celebrate your promotion as Viscounts. There is no other meaning, and it has nothing to do with the loan. "
Colin was suddenly puzzled.
There was no free lunch in the world.
He had always believed in this saying.
Oliver had given him such a big gift, how could it be that he did not ask for anything in return?
It must be known that fifty thousand gold coins was by no means a small amount.
When the Angele family was still a baron, the entire barony's annual tax income was only three thousand gold coins.
Even if he was now a Viscounts and his territory had expanded several times, Colin estimated that the annual income of the entire Viscounts would not exceed thirty thousand gold coins.
"Just tell me, who sent this gift?" Colin did not believe that Oliver, a steward of the Chamber of Commerce, had the authority to decide this matter.
Thinking of the person behind the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, Colin suddenly realized something.
Oliver's smile disappeared and his tone became solemn: "Sir Viscounts, to tell you the truth, this gift was personally decided by our Chamber of Commerce's president."
"Who is your president?"
Hearing this question, Oliver did not immediately answer. Instead, he looked around with a mysterious expression.
Colin waved his hand and ordered the surrounding attendants: "All of you are dismissed."
When only Colin and Oliver were left in the hall, the fat merchant spoke again: "Sir Viscounts, our Tulip Chamber of Commerce's president is Madam Penny."
"Madam Penny?" Colin thought for a while before finally finding the corresponding name in his memory.
Wasn't this the mother of Colin's brother-in-law whose whereabouts were still unknown? She was also the lover of Count Aulmann.
Colin suddenly became vigilant: "Why did Madam Penny give me such a big gift?"
Oliver bowed his head: "This is Madam Penny's apology to you."
"What do you mean?" Colin narrowed his eyes.
"Knight Valla has successfully returned to Fallen Eagle City. However, he had followed your father into battle and was unable to protect the Baron. Therefore, Madam Penny is expressing her most sincere apology to you on behalf of her son."
Hearing that his brother-in-law who had disappeared for a long time had suddenly appeared in Fallen Eagle City, Colin's eyes began to flicker with a dangerous light.
He tried his best to control his anger and asked calmly: "Is Knight Valla well? Where did he go before? "
"Everything is well with the knight. He was captured by the trolls in the previous battle. Later, when the Black Cavalry caught up with the troll army, he was thrown into the ice field with the other human captives by the trolls. Fortunately, the Radiant Lord protected him and after going through untold hardships, he returned to the Northern Frontier. "
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