Chapter 284: Trade Caravan At the Posthouse
The large-scale table salt trade involved a terrifying amount of great silver coins.
Kant sold 400 bags of fine white salt at a price of 100 great silver coins per bag. In other words, it was a total of 40,000 great silver coins. Those merchants would have to use rattan baskets and carts to transport the great silver coins.
If they used goods, they would not be able to match the profits of table salt.
Other than spices, military supplies, or sweet sugar cubes, the other things were not worth the profits of salt at all.
No matter how good the iron, cloth, and farm tools were, they were all dispensable goods to the fine white salt with stunning profits. Although Kant did need it, and the merchants would prepare some in order to please Kant, they definitely would not prepare too much. If they prepared too much, they would only be able to exchange a bag of refined white salt for a full cart of goods.
This kind of situation was not worth it. It was a big taboo in business, so those merchants definitely would not bring too much. Therefore, the golden eagle, which could be paid in large amounts and had a wide audience in the upper-cla.s.s society, came in handy.
One week was enough to deliver the news and transport the golden eagle.
Although the roads in the Dukedom of Leo were not all paved roads, the main roads connecting the northern, southern and eastern counties were paved with stone slabs to facilitate transportation.
Therefore, it was very convenient to gather the necessary golden eagles.
There was also the most crucial point.
In the transaction, one golden eagle was not equal to 100 great silver coins, but 150 great silver coins in the black market of the North County. This was an additional profit for the merchants, and they could be considered as the beneficiaries of the most basic currency exchange.
But the ultimate beneficiary would definitely be Kant.
As long as there was a golden eagle that could be exchanged for denars, that would be enough!
The Continent of Caradia would be able to provide him with an endless supply of various materials, including the Pendor caravan that had already set off, led by Joslin, and the Fangorn Forest caravan that Manid personally led.
All three trade routes would give him rich returns and a wonderful prospect waiting for him.
For example, in the Pendor Continent, Kant had Joslin bring the most valuable gold.
This kind of precious metal was also something that the Pendor Continent fond of, and could be exchanged for a lot of denars. Of course, now that he thought about it, it was not very cost-effective. However, if it was converted into a golden eagle and sold to the Pendor Continent, the denar that was exchanged for was still more valuable than the Caradia!
The system’s exchange was based on the exchange of the Continent of Caradia. The method of exchange was to exchange with Joslin’s nephew, the new leader of the trade caravan. It was like trading gold with denar.
If the Continent of Pendor was cleared, then they would trade with the trade caravan over there.
The price was naturally different.
As for the Fangorn Forest trade caravan that Manid led, Kant did not know what the ents needed, so he asked Manid to bring some gold, as well as water element, earth element gemstones, and negative energy gemstones. These were fantasy items.
When these two trade caravans returned, everything would be revealed.
Kant would enter a new era of glory!
But at this time, Kant had already arranged the troops. They were led by 10 Swadian royal knights, 100 Swadian knights, and 40 newly recruited desert bandits this week to the central posthouse.
The camel caravan made up of 50 camels was ready and loaded with fine white salt.
“Lord Kant.”
Firentis stood in front of the city gate and urged Kant. “Please be careful this time.”
“I know.”, Kant nodded.
Rolf, as the leader of the central posthouse, had already sent desert bandits to report the situation. He said that a large number of trade caravans had gathered in the direction of the posthouse and were waiting for trading.
At the same time, there were also unfamiliar troops like the guards of the trade caravan. It was possible that they had ulterior motives.
Kant, on the other hand, was quite relaxed.
He waved his hand and officially led the group forward.
40 desert bandits acted as scouts and spread out to scout the way.
10 Swadian royal knights were safely protecting Kant. Behind him were 100 Swadian knights. If they encountered enemies, they would probably be easily dealt with with with a charge.
The camel caravan made up of 50 camels walked slowly, but at a constant speed, they were not far behind Kant and the others.
It would take about a day and a half to get from Oasis Lookout to the central posthouse.
They would arrive just in time for the weekend morning.
There was time.
There was nothing to do.
After resting a few times to avoid the midday heat and the cold of the night, they soon arrived at the desert plain where the central posthouse was located. The posthouse in the middle was already visible.
The rising sun dispelled the chill of the night. It was just early in the morning.
Kant rode on his horse at the top of the Dune.
Looking at the posthouse in the distance, he could already see a group of trade caravan tents being set up on the south side not far away.
The bonfire was not extinguished yet.
Many trade caravans were still making breakfast.
Wisps of smoke appeared in the sky above the desert. It did not look like a desolate place without people. Instead, it was a gathering place where a groups of traveling trades caravan rested together. The scene was incompatible with the desolate environment of the Nahrin Desert.
Kant’s arrival caused a commotion.
Especially the caravan full of sacks, which was urged by 10 civilians with whips, attracted the attention of the trade caravan.
Many merchants did not have time to eat breakfast. They started to move and crowded in the direction of the posthouse. Because the desert bandits were armed with spears, they did not dare to approach. Instead, they eagerly looked forward to Kant and the caravan’s arrival.
To them, that represented denar and the expensive golden eagle!
The posthouse also discovered the arrival of Kant and the others.
Rolf led the three royal knights and ten Sarrandian hors.e.m.e.n to personally welcome them.
When they saw Kant, they quickly dismounted and bowed respectfully. “Lord Kant, why are you here in person? We might encounter danger here. I even warned Firentis about it.”
“I requested to come.”
Kant chuckled and stretched out his hand to support him. “Get up. Let’s go to the posthouse and chat.”
“Yes.”, Rolf immediately got back on his horse and gently knocked on the horse’s belly as he led the group.
The merchants were even more eager.
When they saw Kant coming over, they all waved their hands.
“Baron Kant, here. We are a trade caravan from the South County territory. We hope to talk to you!”
“Lord! Lord Kant! We are from the South County. The leader of our trade caravan wishes to establish a friendly relations.h.i.+p with you. If possible, can we speak with you alone?”
“Baron Kant, we are from the East County. We are also here with friendly intentions. We wish to speak with you!”
However, Kant did not care about them.
Instead, Rolf reined in his horse and rode over, he waved his horsewhip and rebuked, “All of you, shut up. Lord Kant’s journey here has been very tiring. He needs to rest. If you continue to make noise, then you will be disqualified from this trade. If you are not satisfied, then all future trade will be cancelled. If you don’t believe me, you can try!”
His words were very effective. Immediately, the shouts of the merchants weakened and became completely silent.