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The outer peninsula is desolate in winter, but there is also a feeling of spring.

The pines and cypresses are covered with thick green, like soldiers who have no chance to take a bath; the plum blossoms are hanging on the dead branches and blooming, like women walking in the snow; the strong green mules are breathing white air and stepping seriously, as if they are used to crowded city cars. …

Almost dozens of square kilometers of land are covered with vegetation, dotted with buildings representing the characteristics of different eras. A huge square has been built in the center, and the same huge star array gives people a sense of strictness.

The main roads are paved with large stones, which are much better than cement in terms of quality and labor requirements. From the pier to the center of the peninsula, stone roads crisscross in front of every house. Such extravagances are usually only allowed by religious institutions. achieve.

Cheng Jinzhou was riding on a pony. He looked at the star warlocks flying in the sky with some displeasure, and complained: Why build such a good road when we can fly.

Shi Yan, who came from Xia Jing to serve, said with a smile: I heard that the Star Warlock Association has too much money to spend, so I guess I don't want to waste it.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a drumbeat of horses coming from behind, and there was no intention of stopping.

Meng Dameng Er immediately became vigilant. They were unable to do anything about the matters in front of the Liyuan. After arriving at the outer peninsula, they only became more attentive.

Seven or eight brown-black horses passed by, and the knight at the front even whistled frivolously, like a later motorcyclist. Cheng Jinzhou thought about the matter and only smiled slightly, but didn't care much. Shi Yan muttered: I won't beat you off your horse in Shaonan.

The whistle rang twice and stopped abruptly. The group of people suddenly stopped and then all dismounted and stood on the side of the road.

Cheng Jinzhou was a little strange, but he still passed by them at a constant speed, and then found that the latter had mounted his horse again, and this time, he followed behind them in a polite manner.

What's going on? Cheng Jinzhou's equestrian skills have improved. When the speed is not fast, he can hold the reins with one hand and put his head on the horse.

They should be star warlock apprentices, right? Maybe they saw your badge? Shi Yan continued to make unreasonable guesses.

This time he guessed correctly.

The roads built on the ground in the outer peninsula are usually not used by star warlocks. It's like having a helicopter but not riding in a Rolls-Royce, being Iron Man and not being a plane geek.

Therefore, in addition to various goods, those running on the stone road are usually young star warlock apprentices, chasing each other and fighting with each other is nothing. However, according to the rules of the island, the Star Warlocks still enjoy the broadest rights, including exclusive access to the road, no overtaking, etc...

No matter how arrogant the star warlock apprentice is, he will obediently stay behind when he sees Cheng Jinzhou's badge. You have to worry more about not getting into trouble because of your behavior.

Cheng Jinzhou was not in the mood to gallop, so he walked slowly in front. No matter how anxious the knight behind him was, he had to follow me depressedly. It was not until nearly halfway through that Cheng Jinzhou turned towards the main pier that they found a side road and fled without hesitation. Got out.

Some gentlemen probably hate low speeds.

Busty dock. Have you brought all the money? Cheng Jinzhou sighed and asked Shi Yan.

In the past two days, he has traveled all over the outer peninsula. If he described this place as a city, it would feel more like a miniature Hong Kong - privilege, wealth and unique concepts are the characteristics of the outer peninsula. Free transactions and huge transaction amounts will remind him of his life back then.

The main dock of the peninsula is a very good deep-water port. Although it has not been fully developed, it can also dock more than 50 large ships. It not only trades grain and linen, but also has many special commodities that Cheng Jinzhou has never seen.

It is said that more special and precious products will be drawn in the album and traded from time to time in a certain star warlock's tower. Cheng Jinzhou wanted to make two orders first and buy Star Alliance books before he could wait to try his luck. Information sold by the museum.

Unfortunately, the last time he came, he was empty-handed and had very little contribution. He called Shi Yan over mainly to bring money.

Shi Yan was in and out of the trading house all day long, and he said more thoughtfully: I have the receipt, and the cash is with Meng Er.

Meng Er turned around and said hmm as confirmation.

Although the flying ticket transaction is convenient, because it is not a bank note or a check after all, it needs to be cashed in the imperial treasury, which will make merchants very unhappy. Gold is the best hard currency. 10,000 taels of silver can be exchanged for 500 taels of gold, which weighs 25 kilograms. According to the standards of the Federal Reserve, it can be made into two easy-to-carry gold bricks (13 kilograms each), or 100 gold nuggets. It’s also easy to trade.

Shi Yan brought 1,000 taels of flying tickets, plus other types of money, into a big bag, and carried it on Meng Er's body as if it was nothing.

From an ordinary person's perspective, Meng Da Meng Er's physical fitness is already very strong.

Listening to the noise getting closer and closer, Cheng Jinzhou touched his chin and stuck his head out, and asked again: Shi Yan, how is the warehouse prepared at the dock?

It's a one-year lease. It's 10 acres of land, and the rent is 300 taels.

The land in the dock area on the outer peninsula is very expensive, second only to the price near the Imperial City in the capital. And only Star Warlocks can buy it. Many of the merchants' supplies are placed on the ship, or simply unloaded at the West Pier.

That's enough. Pay attention later. It's best if you can rent a boat here. If you can't rent one, go to the West Pier and rent one and then bring it over.

Shi Yan responded loudly.

Of course, the outer pier is not something that any ship can come to if they want, but Cheng Jinzhou is a two-star warlock, and through the Star Warlock Association, he can naturally get the certification. For astromancers, the world should be harsh on secular people and lenient on astromancers.

After finishing talking, the dock appeared in Cheng Jinzhou's eyes. The farthest away was naturally a large ship with sails hanging. There were about six or seven ships that could be seen. These were all hundred-ton cargo ships that could travel across the ocean. The big ones could It has a displacement of three to four hundred tons. On smaller ships, you can probably only see the bare masts of the ships, or the naked sailors who fell on the masts...

Nearby is a trading house built like a plank road. The star warlocks need supplies, and if they have supplies, there will be business. However, those who can open the door on the outer peninsula are top-notch merchants. Their purpose of setting up shop here is not so much to supply the outer peninsula, but to supply the star warlock himself.

In most cases, if the Star Warlock is well taken care of, the huge industry behind him will be much easier to take care of.

Because of this, the trading houses near the main dock are all magnificently built, especially in line with the aesthetics of the Star Warlocks - circles and triangles are the most commonly used shapes, the former is a remnant of classical geometry, and the latter belongs to modern mathematics. proud.

A hundred or two hundred meters away from the business building, the ground is covered with wooden slats. The floor can not only absorb water vapor and keep it dry, but it is also extremely comfortable to step on. Of course, it is also comfortable and absorbs the waste. Wood with water vapor is very easy to deform.

The entire outer peninsula exudes a vague and unobtrusive sense of luxury. Countless people stretched their necks to breathe in the air while desperately trying to blend in...

Shi Yan trotted into a business store with the word Qin on it, and then saw a middle-aged man in compact robes running out after him.

Master Star Warlock, welcome. Our business mainly deals in grain and cloth. I am Qin An, the store manager. Standing a few hundred meters away from the business, the man asked him in a nonchalant manner. .

Do you have any linen? Cheng Jinzhou's first question left the other party speechless.

Of course Qin Yu Trading Company sells linen. They are even one of the largest cloth merchants in Daxia, but they buy linen in the peripheral peninsula. However, he responded quickly and said: If you want it, it can be delivered to Xia Jing today.

Then send it here. Then find me a warehouse. Cheng Jinzhou said and nodded to Shi Yan, who first put up the flying ticket of 1,000 taels of silver.

He himself found a lounge chair with a view of the sea and sat down.

To do business, you need to meditate - Cheng Jinzhou found a reason for himself.

Shi Yan was a man who knew a little bit about business. He was talking quietly with the people from Qin Yu Trading Company in the back and discussing the price. The store managers of these shops in the peripheral peninsula all use crystal chandeliers, which are used once every six months and are bright enough. Therefore, no matter how many things Cheng Jinzhou buys, his attitude is absolutely good. In Cheng Jinzhou's view, he almost looks like a professional manager.

Those who can stay here are probably the best professional businessmen in the entire Daxia.

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In the afternoon, Cheng Jinzhou took a sunbath, and Qin Yu Trading Company's boat staggered to the dock like a well-fed man.

An apprentice star warlock took three knights off the ship. After a general inspection, they saw nearly 200 workers getting off the ship, unloading piles of linen cloth with great speed.

Cheng Jinzhou put down the tea in his hand, clapped his hands and said, Let's go, I have some food over there, and I'll sell it to you by the way.

Qin An glanced at Shi Yan incomprehensively. Although the latter didn't know what was going on, he still pretended to cooperate and said: We will discuss the price after seeing the things. In short, it is good that you will not suffer a loss.

That's fine. Qin An stayed in the peripheral peninsula for three years, but rarely purchased anything from the star warlocks. However, the Qin family is the provider of bulk supplies, so acquisitions don't matter.

Cheng Jinzhou entered the warehouse first, called customer service 010 and said, Can I owe Star Alliance points now?

Your Covenant points are currently 106.

Since reaching level 3, Cheng Jinzhou has lost a lot of motivation, and the increase in Star Alliance points has actually decreased. He shrugged his shoulders and said: Then after I lend it, can I still use the autonomous trading platform?

Not below 6 o'clock.

I'll only lend you one day and then I'll give it back to you.

no.

12 hours.

no.

Cheng Jinzhou gritted his teeth and thought for a moment, then said: Then publish the news on the independent trading platform. I will use Star Alliance points as collateral to purchase grain and sell linen. I will first trade grain and then trade linen. Each Star Alliance point will be mortgaged 10 Star Yuan, a total of 1,000 Star Yuan.”

Customer Service 010 inquired for a while and replied: You are currently at Star Alliance Level 3 and can only release information according to the standard. Your request does not comply with the standard.

Then break it into four parts. The first is to mortgage Covenant points, the second is to purchase food, the third is to sell linen, if you want to sell it directly to you, the fourth is to pay back the money. That'll be fine. Cheng Jinzhou actually didn't insist on customer service 010 working, but he just wanted customer service 010 to move, otherwise he would feel uncomfortable. The so-called human motivation probably originated from this.

Customer Service 010 was silent for a moment and said: Okay.

Cheng Jinzhou immediately clapped his hands, and then he could continue trading without interruption.

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