Chapter 207： The Duke's Invitation

Paul was stunned by the contents of the wooden box.

Inside turned out to be a whole box of gold coins, the golden light almost blinded his titanium alloy dog ​​eyes.

"This...can anyone explain to me what's going on?"

Couldn't Quick this guy resume his old business at sea, and how many big votes did he make?

"Uh... Your Excellency, this is a gift from His Majesty the Grand Duke of the Principality of Eaton. We dare not handle it without authorization, so I leave it to you to decide."

The more Paul listened, the more puzzled he became, "Why did Duke Eaton give you a box of gold coins?"

This is a whole box of gold coins. In most countries such as Aldo, although people say how many gold coins they have when describing the amount of money, this is for the convenience of description. In actual life, the common people are forbidden to use it. For gold coins, the most expensive currency in currency circulation among non-nobles is silver coins.

Gold is too precious in this era, even if it is cast into gold coins, it will be mixed with other metals.

Ladi on the side stood up.

"My lord, Princess Eaton and I encountered a pack of wolves in the forest. It was Captain Quick who rescued us, so Duke Eaton sent this box of gold coins to express his gratitude. Half of the gold coins will be given to you, my lord. Half of the gold coins will be given to everyone on the Nanfang."

"Princess Eaton? With you? How did you get involved?"

"His Royal Highness Grand Princess Helen and I used to study together. She is my senior sister. When I arrived at Nissberg, the capital of the Horn Bay Alliance, she happened to be visiting the alliance with her husband, so I went to visit her."

Paul was very surprised when he heard that, he didn't expect his female consultant to have such a background. Even if this is the case, she is forced to hide in another country. How rampant is the church in Jiaowan?

Irene on the side seemed to think of something, "Is that the Grand Princess of Eaton? I heard that he is a civilized měinǚ from far and near."

Paul turned to Quick again, "Since you also have a share, why don't you leave half of the gold coins?"

"This...the amount is too large, and we dare not deal with it privately, so please decide."

Paul is very satisfied with Fang Quake's approach. Now Arda has no regulations on how to deal with gifts from outsiders by public officials and military personnel. It is time to draw up a standard. Those who do not exceed this standard can stay on their own, and those who exceed this standard will be admitted. pay.

Since it is a blank period now, let's follow the intention of the giver first.

"Then I will leave this box of gold coins, and I will take out half of the gold coins and give them to you in Aldo silver coins equivalent."

Quick quickly waved his hand: "My lord, this is too much! We dare not accept it."

"No no, you deserve it."

After several pushbacks, Paul still insisted on letting them accept it, "Take it as a material reward for this long voyage."

Seeing the generosity of the lord, everyone on board the Nanfang was immediately enveloped in an unbelievable sense of happiness. It was half a box of gold coins. After the division, all officers and soldiers who participated in this voyage will be rich.

"Then I would like to thank you on behalf of all the officers and soldiers on board. One more thing... Grand Duke Eaton asked me to convey his friendship to you. If you or your envoys go to Horn Bay, the Duke of Eaton will definitely welcome you warmly."

Paul frowned, "This is a windfall. In short, you have done a good job this time. It is unreliable to rely on the Foster family for a long time. The more friends we have in Jiaowan, the better. As a reward, what else do you have?" Do you need my help to make your wish come true?"

Others had no desires for the time being because of their sudden wealth, but Quick made a cowardly wish.

"Your Excellency... Several of my old brothers when I was a pirate are still serving their sentences. At that time, they missed the opportunity to perform crimes and meritorious service because they did not meet the requirements of the Navy's conscription, but I guarantee that none of them are villains. You can shorten their sentences. Is it? I don't want the money."

I didn't expect him to be a nostalgic person.

"Okay, I promise you. After the investigation is clear, I will appropriately commute their sentences, or even release them directly."

Quick was overjoyed and kept thanking Paul.

Paul invited everyone to stay for dinner. Amidst the joy, he invited everyone to visit the newly built "iron factory" in Huxin Town the next day.

The machinery factory has created an experimental water-driven blast system, and together with the ironworkers arranged by Paul, they selected a site beside the Weiss River to build the first blast furnace. Guy Burns informed him to go and watch the first blast furnace. The output of a furnace of molten iron is a moment of great significance.

"We will soon monopolize the supply of steel in the Northwest!"

Paul confidently announced to the crowd.

Xie La was very curious about what gave the Lord such great confidence.

"May I also visit your ironworks?"

"Of course, Lady Setia, you are welcome to visit.

Just stand by and watch the molten iron being smelted in the blast furnacePaul is not afraid of being watched, and just shows off Alda's "black technology".

Just as he was about to continue to describe a beautiful blueprint to everyone, butler Philip came over with two wooden boxes.

"Lord Earl, Duke Ferdinand's residence has sent two invitations, one for you and one for Lord Garnard."

"Invitations? For me and Myron?"

Paul and Mellon looked at each other, both puzzled.

They each opened the wooden box, took out the bound parchment inside, and opened it to look.

"It's the Duke's birthday, and we are invited to the banquet."

"But the old man's birthday is still early, isn't it in February? It will take more than two months."

When Paul thought of being blackmailed by the Earl of Kent in the name of Duke Ferdinand, he became angry. Hearing that Maltz Kent was the most obedient dog of Duke Ferdinand, the two must be working together.

"Uh... Maybe His Excellency the Duke wants us to spend more time preparing gifts."

"Is this trying to extort money from us in the name of holding a birthday party? I already know what Maltzkent is, and how good is his background?"

Paul was rather annoyed, "No, let him celebrate his own birthday."

The steward Philip beside him was anxious, "It's absolutely impossible, my lord. Duke Ferdinand is not something we can offend."

Macron on the side also persuaded him.

"Paul, more than half of the lords in the Northwest Gulf belong to Ferdinand's family. Although we are direct vassals of the royal family, we can't make our relationship too rigid."

Paul nodded helplessly, "Okay, since you all said so, then I will go to his birthday party. As for the gift, I will burn a special porcelain for him."

Butler Philip and Mellon breathed a sigh of relief.