Of course, Tang En would not stand on ceremony with Hayden. He was the King, and Hayden was the Castellan. It was only right for him to pay tribute to Tang En. Furthermore, what Tang En was about to discuss next was equivalent to giving Hayden a fortune. Although Hayden was anxious now, after the discussion, even if Tang En used a marquis to exchange for the position of Castellan, Hayden might not necessarily agree.
"Count Haydn, let's go back to the topic. You produce a lot of jewelry and gold here, right?"
When Tang En opened his mouth again, Haydn's face turned green.
He wasn't f * cking fed enough!
Dear, how much do you want to give me a quasi tree?
Even if I produce jewelry here, I don't have much good stuff!
Haydn's answer was very conservative. "It's not a lot. It's just a small business …"
As the castellan of Preston, he could only earn a hundred or eighty thousand gold coins a year at most. How could he not feel the pain when he had to give away a year's income?
If he really said that it was a lot, His Majesty would misunderstand and ask why he didn't give him eight or ten boxes like just now. Where would he cry to then?
"Count Haydn is too modest. Who in Alinx doesn't know that the jewelry produced in Preston is of good quality and cheap?"
Haydn swallowed his teeth and blood and forced a smile. "Yes, you're right …"
"Does Count Haydn think that I'm here to take advantage of you?"
"Yes … Ah, no!"
Haydn almost blurted out. Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough. Even so, he was scared and broke out in cold sweat.
Tang En smiled. "Don't be nervous. I'm not interested in these jewelry. Don't forget that I'm a magician. This kind of ordinary jewelry has no value to me."
Haydn did not believe him. If you said that you were not interested, why did you get the box of gems so quickly?
"Whether you believe it or not, my question is meaningful."
Tang En said to himself, "You are rich in crystals, gems, and gold here. Then I want to ask you, do you dig out a lot of hard white stones here?"
Haydn's spirit was lifted. He hurriedly said, "That's right, Your Majesty. Those stones always grow together with crystals and gems. If you want to get high-quality crystals and gems, you have to find a way to separate those white stones."
"White Stone?"
Tang En couldn't help but laugh. High-quality quartz ores were indeed white in color. The name was quite appropriate. "How did you deal with the white stones?"
"Pile it up. If someone is willing to buy it, sell it at a low price."
Haydn said honestly, "But because the quantity is too large, it has been piled up in the east of the city for a long time, and has become a small mountain. The name Preston Stone City comes from these stones."
Too much?
Tang En's eyes lit up. It was good to have a large quantity, but he was afraid that the quartz reserves would be too small. Once the glass industry was developed, there would be too many uses for it. Household glass, industrial glass, chemical glass … The consumption would be huge. In addition, the next step of the magic cars would also require windshields. This was another consumption point. If the reserves were not enough, it would be difficult to handle.
"Very good!"
Tang En slammed the table and said, "I want all the white stones in the future!"
All of them!?
Haydn suddenly trembled and stammered, "Your, Your Majesty, the white stones are very hard. Even very experienced stonemasons would find it difficult to process them. They can't be used to build houses at all. We only process them simply to pave roads …"
"Don't worry about the use. In short, keep all the white stones you mine in the future!"
Tang En waved his hand and said, "Later, I will ask the person in charge of the Datang Chamber of Commerce to come and sign a contract with you. Sell all the white stones you mine to the Datang Chamber of Commerce. As for the price, you can discuss it."
Price? Damn, you're the king, how can I do business with you!? Moreover, these were basically useless white stones.
But if they were given away for free, they would lose a lot of income. Although the white stones were useless, they were all dug out by the workers one by one. The mining cost was spread over the low production of gems and crystals, which was why the price of gems was so high.
But this stuff was really not easy to negotiate!
Haydn was in a dilemma. But since Tang En had already made the decision, it meant that this matter had been settled. No matter how bold he was, he would not dare to oppose Tang En.
"Um, can I ask …"
Haydn asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, what do you need the white stones for?"
"I'm an alchemist."
Tang En said casually, "The white stones can be refined into glass."
"Glass?"
"It's a very convenient thing. You'll know in the future."
As he did not know the total output of the quartz mine, Tang En had originally planned to build a direct line between Ellington and Preston. But after considering the current transportation efficiency, Tang En suddenly realized that it would be better to build a glass factory in Preston.
This was the source of raw materials. If he built a glass factory, he could directly digest the ores. In addition, the development of the industry could create a large number of jobs, stimulate the development of the local economy, and stimulate a large number of merchants to come here. A glass factory could immediately boost Preston's economy.
As for Ellington, he already had the Datang Chamber of Commerce and the magical furniture factory. The urgency of the glass industry was not that high.
After thinking it through, Tang En said to Haydn, "I've decided to open a glass factory in Preston, specializing in the production of processed glass. If you want to develop here, this is the only way."
"Open a factory? That's a good thing! "
Although Haydn did not understand what glass was, how could it not be good when His Majesty said it was something good? After all, the unknown Ellington was now thriving under His Majesty's leadership. Countless city lords were envious and wanted His Majesty to personally guide them.
Now that His Majesty had decided to open a factory in Preston, did Haydn support it? Of course, His Majesty supported it. His Majesty told him this clearly now: I feel that you still need to learn. After all, you are still too young.
After thinking it through, Haydn suddenly beamed with joy.
He was wrong, he was really wrong.
His Majesty was not here to take advantage of them. He was here to give them riches and honor!
Come to think of it, with such a powerful Chamber of Commerce like the Datang Chamber of Commerce, how could His Majesty be interested in his small income?
Haydn sighed in his heart. This time, he was really judging others by his own standards!
After finalizing the matter of setting up a factory in Preston, the following banquet was a joyous occasion for the host and guests. Haydn, with a glowing face, followed behind Tang En and kept introducing those small nobles. Being able to get close to Tang En, those small nobles were all flattered.
Seeing some nobles who brought their daughters to the banquet hinting that their daughters should get close to His Majesty the Regent, some nobles who did not bring their daughters to the banquet could not help but regret it.
Even if they could not win the favor of Tang En Majesty, it would be great if they could build a good relationship with Queen Olina.
Although people knew that Queen Olina had a strong desire for control, which was why she did not let Victor marry a concubine, after the accident between Victor and Girard, people were now clear that Olina could not be so arbitrary anymore.
If the royal bloodline was cut off, she would be the biggest sinner.
In the chaos caused by the Dark Snake, if it were not for Tang En, Olina would have been branded as a pillar of shame in the hearts of countless people.
Therefore, His Majesty the Regent had a chance!
As long as they could build a good relationship with Queen Olina and stand firmly on her side, Queen Olina might take the initiative to marry a concubine for His Majesty the Regent in order to leave enough bloodline. By then, their daughters would have a chance, right?
They would be concubines!
Pitifully, although these nobles were scheming, Tang En did not care about them at all. Not to mention the existence of Aiguina, his first love, if he liked older girls, he could have Eliza and Lola, the two youthful elf queens. If he liked humans, he could have Olina, whose mature charm could not be matched by those little girls.
If he liked normal girls, Fiona and Aurelia were not bad either. Under the cultivation of Tang En, they were very feminine. If they wore modern and decent office uniforms, they would be even more charming. After all, their confidence could not be learned by these women.
If he liked younger girls, Elsa, who was jumping around with a plate in her hand, was a rare beauty. She also had a vague affection for Tang En. When she was with Tang En, she would blush inexplicably from time to time. Don't forget that there was still a scandal between Tang En and Elsa in Ellington. Even Grandia, the damned lily, was an elf after all. She was a stunning beauty when she stood out.
If Tang En was a pervert and liked younger girls, Elijah and Rowling of Shaarhela could totally satisfy his needs … Well, he was indeed a pervert.
If he liked younger girls, there was also Nola … Damn, this is too crazy. I can't even continue!
To put it simply, although he did not deliberately try to strike up a conversation, there were simply too many beautiful women around Twain. Don't forget, there was still a whole group of elven girls with emerald corollas waiting for Twain to help them get pregnant. There were so many of them that he was dazzled. As a man who was aesthetically fatigued, how could you expect him to have any special feelings for these common women?
Stop joking.
Fortunately, some of the girls understood their own class after seeing Aiguin and Grandia. When they saw Tang En talking and laughing with them, they could only leave dejectedly. At the same time, they cursed the gods for being biased.
Why are the elves all beautiful boys and girls? It's not fair, it's too unfair!
Are the gods unfair?
They gave the elves all the conditions to become a perfect race, but they lacked strong fertility. Therefore, they were now facing the risk of extinction and could only stay in the Emerald Forest to live their lives.
Human beings were full of shortcomings, but they had the best learning talent. In just a hundred years, they had the opportunity to become legendary. Moreover, their strong fertility ensured that human beings could stand at the top of the world and become the masters of the world.
We can't say that the Prandal gods who created life were absolutely fair. After all, they had their own preferences. Perhaps the birth of a race was just their random behavior. However, we can at least say that the Prandal gods were merciful. At least, they didn't destroy these creations. Instead, they gave them the opportunity to develop and evolve freely.
That was the greatest mercy he could offer.
After the banquet, Tang En helped the drunk Olina back to his room. Then, he sniffed his body and wanted to take a shower. However, he suddenly remembered that there was another famous place in Preston.
The hot spring.
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