Vol 2 Chapter 173: Coward

A week after the wedding ended, Servini’s surprise appeared in front of him and Steele.
"I am sorry." Servini apologized to the two people: "I was going to attend your wedding and send my blessings to you in person, but I was delayed by some unexpected things. I am really sorry.

Xu also carefully looked at Servini and found that her expression was full of fatigue. She couldn't help but frown and waved her hand: "This is not a big deal. The royal majesty's affairs are busy and it is normal to be delayed." But the Royal Highness, I heard that... your recent situation doesn’t seem to be very good..."
Sevigny showed a trace of surprise, looked at Xu Yi, and asked: "Why would you ask?"
"This is what I inferred from some things, and some people have revealed some information to me..."

Do these people include the Earl of Satsuma?
Servini asked again.
"The Count of Satsuma did not say it, but he told me that his successor was the Stark family. I think... this must not be the result of what the Royal Highness wants to see." Xu also paused and said: " In addition, the letter from Leslie to me also revealed some facts to me. The Royal Princess, the guys in the Noble Senate have not always supported you? Why do you now suddenly turn to support His Royal Highness Prince Eric?"
Sevigny looked at Steele.
Xu also immediately said: "Steel is my wife, I don't need to hide anything in front of her."
"I am envious and happy for the intimate relationship between you and Steele." Sevigny smiled and shook his head. "Unfortunately, I can't find anyone who can confess everything in front of him." So... there are some things that I am not convenient to disclose to you."
Xu also shrugged and laughed and laughed at himself: "I thought I was your strong ally to the Royal Girl."
Hearing the name of Xu also became a respectful one. How did Servini not know Xu? This is an indirect indication of his dissatisfaction, but she can only smile a bit: "Xu Yi, not me." I don't want to disclose it to you, but I can't. There are many things. If you know it, I want to use your understanding of your character, I am afraid you will definitely choose to participate. But for now, I don't want you to Do. The new Feishang Chamber has developed very well. I have always regarded it as a powerful hope in our Lampari Kingdom. I don't want to be completely destroyed before it really grows up. You understand what I mean. ?"
Hear the true meaning of the Servini tone. Steele shot his hand and shook his hand, and shook his head gently.
Xu also sighed deeply, and looked at Sevigny for a while, seriously said: "His Royal Highness, I understand your thoughts. But I also hope that you can understand my thoughts. In my opinion, you are the most suitable for the whole kingdom. Heir, because you really want the kingdom of Lampari to be strong, not like some people just for that crown. So anyway, I will fully support you."
Although many people have automatically classified Xu Yi and Xinfei Chamber of Commerce as supporters of His Royal Highness Servini, this is the first time that Xu has expressed his attitude so straightforwardly.
Sevigny heard the solemnness in Xu’s words, and he could not help but move. However, after hesitating, I still slowly shook my head: "I am very happy to get your approval and support, but please believe me, now you are really not suitable to know something. I will tell you when appropriate. of."
Seeing that Sevigny is so determined, Xu also knows that there is no point in talking about it. He nodded and said, "Okay, I hope that this day will come soon."
Sevigny smiled slightly. I took a breath and erased the various expressions on my face that should not appear on her face.
"We still have to discuss the business. Since you already know that the Earl of Satsuma is the Earl of Stark, then you must already know what impact this matter will have on you and the new Flyer."
Xu also slowly nodded: "Yes. But I only know that it will bring bad influence, but I don't know how bad it will be."
"I can only say... even worse than you think." Servini is the color.
"Is it?" Xu also frowned with Steele. "So, your relationship with His Royal Highness has reached the point where this "chi luo" is naked?"
"You can say that." Servini's tone is somewhat helpless. "Although this is not what I want to see, but it is. And in this matter, I have no power to oppose. So I can only remind you to be more careful, try not to make excuses for Wang Xiong. You understand my Does it mean?"
Xu Yimei frowned deeper and smiled bitterly: "Is this a make-up turtle?"
"Father Wang once told me a word, want to achieve great things. First of all, learn to be patient when necessary. I will now give you this sentence." Servini seriously.
Xu Yi smashed the sorrow, shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness, this sentence applies to me, but I am afraid it does not apply to you. If you have not made a decision, I am afraid that many people who support you will be disappointed. Do you really think that His Royal Highness Prince Erik is better suited to the throne than you?"
"I don't want to discuss this issue." Servini shook his head and cut off the subject. "Mr. Xu, this time I came out to send you a blessing with you and Steele. There are also a few important things to discuss with you. The first thing is about the magic trebuchet."
"Is there any problem with the magic trebuchet?" Xu asked. "The replies of Viscount Leslie said that the magic trebuchets showed a very powerful power in the battles on the northern border, and the soldiers of the Sark kingdom were defeated, and even one position could not hold on."
"Yes, the magic trebuchet is indeed powerful. But the better it performs, the less the military wants to leave the technology to make this thing in the hands of others. After military research, I hope that the new shanghai will be able to create magic. The technology of the trebuchet was handed over to the military and sent relevant technical personnel to assist the military arsenal in mastering all the techniques for producing the magic trebuchet." Servini Road.
"His Royal Highness, is this what you mean?" Xu also asked earnestly.
Severini blinked and replied: "This is the meaning of the military."
Xu Yi suddenly understood: "So can I refuse?"
"Terror can't."
Upon hearing this answer, Xu couldn't help but sneer: "Then I can ask, what compensation will the military give me?"
When Sevigny was silent for a while, he slowly replied: "This is a joint resolution of the military high-level and the Royal Parliament. The technology of any military equipment in the future cannot be held in private hands."
"That is, there is no compensation?" Xu also asked.
Severini shook his head slowly.
"Good." Xu also sneered again. "It's blunt to let me pay for it freely. It seems that the military's face is not so thick. I know that I am embarrassed to ask this request for me. I actually put the Queen's Highness to you as a shield. Ok, this I can choose to pay for it free of charge. After all, I am an ordinary businessman and I can't compete with the military. But my Royal Highness. Please tell me the Military Department and the Kingdom Council, let them think about the serious consequences of this."
Sevigny showed a bitter smile and sighed: "Xu Yi, I hope that you will not lose faith in the kingdom because of this matter. He still values ​​you and the New Flying Chamber of Commerce."
"If this is the case, then don't worry about it." Xu also screamed coldly, and then he looked at Sevigny without any interest. "As for losing confidence... I was only confident that you would only be honored by His Royal Highness. I only hope that you will not let me lose confidence."
Sevigny silently, and the room was in a quiet moment.
Feeling the embarrassing atmosphere of the room, Steele smiled awkwardly and said to Servini: "His Royal Highness, this is the first thing, then what about the second thing?"
Sevigny took a breath and returned to calm. Stil smiled and said: "The second thing is good news. The father has decided to connect the three cities of Bangta, Kalmar and Saltan, officially listed as Lampa. The Kingdom of the Special Economic Zone. In this special economic zone, all commercial activities in the three cities will enjoy the preferential and convenient policies of the Kingdom."
"This is good news, but it is too much time to decide this time?" Xu also said in the tone of disdain. "It was just when the Count of Satsuma was about to be transferred, and the Earl of Stark was about to take over. Announced. Your Royal Highness, are you sure that this is not paving the way for the Earl of Stark?"
"Whatever you think, this is a good thing for Bangta City, isn't it?" Servini said.
After being listed as a special economic zone, all chambers of commerce in Bangta City will enjoy special treatment of the kingdom policy. For example, when the goods of the Chamber of Commerce in Bangta City pass through the kingdom, the taxes paid in each place will be fixed. The numbers are not affected by the tax standards created by the local governments themselves. I think you should know that this is the benefit of the Chamber of Commerce in Bangta City."
"Well, this is indeed a good thing." Xu also nodded.
Because there is no uniform taxation standard in the Kingdom of Lampari, different places are basically formulated by the local city owners themselves.
For example, the standard for business tax in Bangta City is 34%. The standard for Kalmar City is 37%, and the standard for Saltan City is 38%.
The lowest taxation standard for Bangta City is because Earl Satsuma has always supported commercial development after the development of Bangta City by the new Feishang Chamber of Commerce. It is further reducing this standard, in order to promote the commercial development of Bangta City.
The 34% standard is the lowest in the entire Lampari Kingdom.
In other cities in the Kingdom of Lampari, it is often much higher than the standards of the three cities, and even more than 50% of the cities!
In Xu Yi's view, this is clearly the standard of brain damage.
The business in the Kingdom of Lampari is not developed at all. In this case, it is not necessary to reduce taxation to promote commercial development. Instead, the taxation standard is set so high that business can only be developed if it can develop.
In the past, the goods of the major chambers of commerce in Bangta City were transported to various places, and they were paid according to the local taxation standards. Therefore, if you choose to ship the goods to other places for sale, and then calculate the freight rate, it is often far worse than that in Bangta City. It is more profitable to sell in several cities around, so many Chambers of Bangta City are only willing to sell goods locally in Bangta City, but not much interest in opening up the foreign market.
Now, His Majesty the King has set this up as a special economic zone and implemented a unified taxation standard, which can effectively promote the development of the Chamber of Commerce in Bangta City.
But Xu is not very happy.
First, this standard is the first time in the Kingdom of Lampari to implement the unified taxation standards of the Kingdom. Xu also doubts whether this provision can be implemented.
Secondly, it is good to make this a special economic zone, but it is the Earl of Stark who is about to take over the Earl of Satsuma.
Even if the Stark family's attitude toward the New Flying Chamber of Commerce is left out, will the Earl of Stark have enough foresight and courage like the Earl of Satsuma?