The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

"However, I think the percentage of grain that the Grudal Chamber of Commerce purchases from the Duchy of Ferrante needs further discussion."

"I think 10% is a reasonable percentage."

"As for the purchase price, it will remain unchanged."

Lumis's beautiful eyes, hidden behind her glasses, flickered slightly as her brain rapidly calculated costs and the final profit.

In the end, Lumis shook her head.

Clearly, this was a losing proposition.

Moreover, the president of the Gruda Chamber of Commerce would not agree to this ratio.

After noticing Lumis's attitude, Claire continued to speak.

"However, in return, the People's Assembly of the Principality of Ferrante can sign a five-year long-term cooperation agreement with the Grudow Chamber of Commerce. The purchase price under this agreement will vary according to the grain price of that year."

"In other words, we can guarantee that no matter how much the price of grain rises, the Gruda Chamber of Commerce will purchase it at an 80% discount to the current market price."

Lumis squinted.

Clearly, this move was brilliant.

Moreover, the true intentions of the Groodo Chamber of Commerce seemed to have been anticipated by Claire... or rather, by Ryan behind her.

As a country of plains, agriculture is not only the mainstay of the Duchy of Ferrante, but its staple food is also a necessity for the entire continent.

Pennsylvania is rich in minerals, but due to drought, it can only rely on imported crops to sustain its staple food consumption.

The same was true of the Augustonian Empire to the north.

The only slightly better place is the Kingdom of Gmarui, west of the Desolate Mountains. Although it produces some nutritious fruits, excessive rainfall makes it unsuitable for growing staple crops; it's more suitable for fruit trees.

Every year, the Kingdom of Gmarui still purchases a large amount of staple food from the Duchy of Ferrante.

The Duchy of Ferrante has just been plunged into turmoil, and even the price of food within the duchy itself is skyrocketing, let alone in other countries.

Once the principality's government stabilizes and grain production resumes, the price will decrease accordingly.

The core objective of the Grudal Merchant Guild is to purchase large quantities of low-priced, high-quality grain from the Duchy of Ferrante, thereby reducing the Duchy's total grain production and impacting its grain exports.

After a series of maneuvers, the Groodo Chamber of Commerce will have a large amount of grain in its hands.

However, the Grodno Chamber of Commerce will not choose to sell off its stock at this time, but will instead purchase more grain from the market at higher prices.

This will further exacerbate the rise in food prices in other countries.

Once prices reach their peak, the Groodon Merchant Guild will choose to sell off its stockpiled grain to earn excess profits.

However, Claire's suggestion completely dispelled this idea.

Ten percent of the purchases are not enough to bring the total grain production of the Duchy of Ferrante below the warning line.

Therefore, it cannot significantly affect export volume.

The export of large quantities of high-quality grain will also bring grain prices in the other three countries down to near normal levels.

Furthermore, the Gruda Chamber of Commerce did not stockpile enough grain and was unable to control market prices, which was bound to affect its final profits.

On the surface, if the Grundor Chamber of Commerce were to conduct the transaction according to normal market conditions, the final profit that this contract would bring to the Grundor Chamber of Commerce would be much greater than that proposed by Lumis.

However, if Grudo intends to speculate on staple foods, then the final profits will be much lower.

Through this contract, Claire sent a signal to the Grundfos Chamber of Commerce.

If the Groodo Chamber of Commerce wants to come here, make money peacefully, and cooperate, then the Principality of Ferrante will open its doors and show the utmost sincerity.

However, if they don't want to cooperate properly and only want to take shortcuts, then the Duchy of Ferrante will not be anyone's tool.

At such a young age, he has such courage; he is indeed a person worth investing in.

Pushing up her glasses, Lumis squinted, countless numbers racing through her mind.

Soon, Lumis calculated the difference in final profits between the two scenarios and then wrote some notes on the document.

“Speaker Claire.”

"I regret to inform you that I cannot make a decision regarding this proposal."

"Afterwards, I will communicate with the president of the Chamber of Commerce. Once it is agreed, I will send a specialist to inform you."

Chapter 163 Parting is for a Better Reunion

late at night.

An urgent letter was delivered from the Duchy of Ferrante, through a wind-attribute mage, to the president of the Grudos Merchant Guild.

The fireplace on one side crackled and burned, bringing a very comfortable temperature to the room.

Inside the soft leather chaise lounge, the woman reclined on her side, clutching the documents sent by Lumis. She gently puffed on the long, slender jade pipe in her hand, exhaling a wisp of smoke with a satisfying sigh.

He then threw the file into the fireplace.

"It seems that the little princess of the Duchy of Ferrante is much smarter than I thought."

"He's better than that muddle-headed old man."

"Only intelligent people like this are worth investing in..."

After saying this, the woman put down her pipe, picked up her pen, and began writing a letter at lightning speed.

Then, it was sealed with the red wax seal of the Grundfos Chamber of Commerce.

"Go and deliver this letter to Lumis."

Without a sound, a gentle breeze lifted the letter in the woman's hand high into the air, and then it disappeared into thin air.

Then, the woman lay back on the recliner, stretching lazily.

The smooth silk draped slightly, revealing her sexy and beautiful figure, as well as her fair skin as white as jade.

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The People's Assembly, originally planned to be held for only three days, had to be extended to seven days due to the sheer number of issues to be discussed.

Afterwards, under Hanris's chairmanship, the council held extensive discussions on many detailed issues facing the Duchy of Ferrante.

For example, the treatment of lords and nobles, the military expansion plans for Rubeck Fortress and Anseth City, and the attitude towards the Auguston Empire and the Pennsylvania Federation.

and many more......

On the afternoon of the seventh day, Lumis finally received a reply from the Groodo Chamber of Commerce.

So, on the last day of the People's Assembly, Lumis publicly announced the final decision of the Grundór Chamber of Commerce.

"The president of the Gruda Chamber of Commerce expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Principality of Ferrante and sign this five-year contract."

"And in the name of the Chamber of Commerce President, I offer my sincerest congratulations to the newly established regime of the Principality of Ferrante."

May our friendship last forever.

With this, the People's Assembly came to an end.

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Back in her room, Claire finally dropped all pretense and sat down in a chair, sighing repeatedly.

For her, the seven consecutive days of intense meetings had completely drained her physical and mental strength.

Fortunately, she had her mentor, Ryan, silently supporting her.

Every night, no matter how late, her mentor Ryan would patiently discuss the day's issues with her and how to make decisions.

Of course, they also do things between men and women.

With the help of her mentor Ryan, Claire was able to avoid causing trouble at the council meeting.

In her memory, Claire always heard her mother talk about how heavy the king's duties were.

Now, Claire has experienced it firsthand.

"Hey......"

"I may really not be suited to be a leader."

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

I glanced at the time; it was my mentor, Ryan, who had arrived.

Claire's fatigue vanished instantly as she jogged to the door and opened it.

Upon seeing Ryan, Claire immediately threw herself into his arms.

"Mentor Ryan!"

Her face rubbed against Ryan's chest like a cute little animal.

Where is the same courage he displayed when facing Lumis during the day?

After giving her a light kiss on the forehead, he went inside.

Once inside, Claire began to talk incessantly about what had happened in the People's Assembly that day, brimming with an endless desire to express herself.

For example, there are Aragorn's opinions on crop cultivation, Rick's insights on military affairs, the back-and-forth debates between the three merchants, and the series of concessions made by the nobles to salvage their own interests.

His expression was both excited and happy.

Ryan laughed along with him.

"Claire."

"The Vatican has sent me a secret order. Since the situation in the Duchy of Ferrante has largely stabilized, therefore..."

Claire, who had just been excited, froze.

“Mentor Ryan…”

Are you... going back?

Ryan nodded, gently stroking Claire's long hair.

"The duchy's parliament has only recently been established and cannot afford to lack a leader. And you are already a qualified leader. Although there is still much to learn, take it slow."

"After all, we have plenty of time."

"Hanris is a good advisor. Remember to consult him on foreign affairs. As for domestic matters, you should combine the opinions of the sage Aragorn and the two merchants to make a judgment, and not listen to only one side."