"You don't think I would risk my family's honor by becoming a pirate with you, do you?"

"of course not."

Samwell shook his head with a smile, a harmless expression on his face.

"Of course, only a desperate person like me would take this kind of risk. All you need to do is invest. Even if things are exposed in the future, you will not be involved."

"invest?"

"Not bad." Samwell took a sip of wine and said leisurely, "The Tyrell family has invested in two hundred elite soldiers, and the Redwyne family on Qingting Island is also about to invest in a group of warships and sailors. They will all receive it in the future.

Generous returns. So, dear Lord Viscount, do you want to participate in this investment? You know, the two most powerful families in the Reach have already placed their bets. Such opportunities do not come often.

"

Viscount Martin was thoughtful, but still asked cautiously:

"what do you want from me?"

"Artisans." Samwell said concisely and concisely, "I already have an army and warships, and now I am in urgent need of a group of craftsmen to help me build my territory and docks. Therefore, I hope you can send craftsmen from Highland City to develop with me. I

I can promise you that you will definitely get returns tenfold or even a hundredfold in the future!”

Viscount Martin thought for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Okay, I will send ten craftsmen to follow you..."

"Ten?" Samwell interrupted unceremoniously, "Lord Viscount, I risked my reputation by telling the truth. I didn't expect you to treat me as a beggar."

Viscount Martin held back his anger: "How many people do you want?"

"all."

"all?"

"Yes, I want all the craftsmen in Highland City!" Samwell waved his hand proudly, "Lease these craftsmen to me for one year. After one year, I will pay you ten times the rent."

"This is impossible!" Viscount Martin immediately refused. "What if your development fails? Who will I ask for money from? I may even lose all the craftsmen. Do you think I am crazy to agree to your request?"

"

"Failed? Lord Viscount, do you really think this pioneering operation will fail?"

"Any action may fail, let alone trying to open up the Crimson Mountains."

Samwell laughed and said:

"Lord Viscount, it seems that you haven't understood the true significance of this expansion. Do you think the Tyrell family spent so much effort just to plunder a few Dornish merchant ships?"

Viscount Martin asked patiently:

"Oh? Does the Tyrell family have other plans?"

"Of course. The Riverbend and Dorne have a thousand-year feud, and the Duke's eldest son Willas Tyrell has just had his leg broken by Prince Oberon. How could the Tyrell family not look for opportunities to take revenge on Dorne?

"

"Revenge on Dorne?" Viscount Martin looked suspicious, "Dorne is not so easy to invade."

"You are right, Dorne is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack. But Daeron I also conquered Dorne, and it was without the help of dragons. Although he gave all the credit for that conquest war to himself

, but anyone with a discerning eye knows that the real key to victory is that Lord Alyn Velaryon led a fleet to capture Plank Town, control the Greenblood River, and cut off the connections between the major territories of Dorne.

You should know that my pioneering land this time was personally selected by Lady Olenna. It is near the mouth of the Turbulent River. This location is so similar to Slatted Town on the Green Blood River!

As long as the mouth of the Turbulent River is controlled, the three important territories in western Dorne will become the possessions of the river bend!

Do you think that the Tyrell family would let such an important pioneering journey fail so easily?"

Viscount Martin fell into deep thought after hearing this.

Seeing this, Samwell immediately stepped up and said:

"As long as the Tyrell family is determined, I really can't imagine how this expansion will fail. Will the wildlings in the Crimson Mountains be a match for the elite soldiers of the Tyrell family? Or do you think the Dornish people will see that the river

Taiwan’s ambitions, take the initiative and sabotage this development?”

Viscount Martin shook his head.

Naturally, a bunch of scattered wildlings are nothing to be afraid of. As for the Dornish people, if they take the initiative and start a war, perhaps the Duke of Metz will wake up laughing in his sleep.

Because Dorne is completely inferior to the Reach in terms of population, resources, and military. The reason why they have been able to fight each other for so many years is mainly due to the protection of the Crimson Mountains and the special climate environment of the desert. If the Dorne people

If you are really stupid enough to give up your location and take the initiative to attack, you will definitely be defeated by the River Bend army.

In addition, the biggest obstacle to establishing a new territory in the Crimson Mountains - financial resources - has been solved by the bold pioneer knight in front of him at the risk of his own reputation and future. After thinking about it, Viscount Martin felt that there was really no possibility of failure.

.

But if he really wanted to devote all his family's craftsmen to help develop it, Viscount Martin was still a little hesitant.

Seeing this, Samwell stopped trying to persuade him. He put the wine glass on the table and said:

"Lord Viscount, please think about it again. I will rest in Highland City for a few days and purchase a large amount of supplies and food to prepare for entering the mountains. If you are willing to invest, you can send someone to me at any time."

After saying this, Samwell turned around and walked out of the room.

…

On the third day of his stay in Highland City, Samwell still had not waited for a reply from Viscount Martin.

It seemed that this lord was indeed extremely cautious and was not easily fooled by his sweet words.

However, Samwell did wait for Miss Margaery's reply.

In the letter, Margaery criticized Samwell's extravagant behavior as usual, and at the same time once again urged him to speed up the march. Moreover, the eldest lady learned her lesson this time and set rules with Samwell in the letter. From now on

From now on, she will only give one hundred golden dragons every month as development funds. If she wants more, Samwell must show performance——

For example, the construction progress of new territories, population increase, etc.

It must be said that Margaery learned wisely this time and stopped Samwell's wanton blackmail.

Samwell was not too surprised by this. The Tyrell family was not really stupid and would be willing to be their "cash machine".

However, this skillful "skill of controlling subordinates" probably was not thought up by the immature girl herself. She probably received some tips from the "Queen of Thorns".

Samwell was not disappointed. Anyway, he had already made enough money from the Tyrell family, and he had used this to prop up a banner that was enough to deceive other investors.

Exploitation, in fact, is no different from starting a business. Of course, you need to use investors' money.

It's this Highland City lord who doesn't seem to be easy to fool.

Samwell decided to wait for the last day. If Viscount Martin didn't respond tomorrow, he would set off to find a new enemy, oh no, investors.

…

On the other side, "not easy to fool" Viscount Martin privately found the messenger from High Court and asked:

"Who wrote that letter you brought Samwell?"

The messenger bowed and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone:

"I'm sorry, Lord Viscount, I'm afraid it's not convenient for me to reveal this to you."

However, when Viscount Martin put a golden dragon into the hand of the messenger, a flattering smile immediately appeared on his face:

"It's a letter written by Miss Margery, the daughter of the Duke, and it also comes with three hundred golden dragons."

"Really?" Viscount Martin said thoughtfully, "What else? I also saw you found Todd Flowers."

"That was a message from Lady Olenna to Knight Todd..." At this point, the messenger hesitated again.

But as Viscount Martin took out a golden dragon again, the upright messenger immediately added:

"Lady Olenna asked Knight Todd to obey Lord Caesar's arrangements."
Chapter completed!