The Low-Key Life of a Necromancer

Chapter 466 Concession Agreement

Simon didn't believe that a businessman who suddenly came to him could sell the occupied land at a high price.

These lands remained battlefields until the end of the war and were plundered by both sides.

The owner of such scorched earth will change constantly, and even if construction is carried out on it, it will be completely destroyed in the next battle.

Therefore, these lands are worthless.

"I don't believe anyone is willing to take over. Don't try to deceive us!"

Norton didn't trust Jacob, so he decided to personally participate in the first transaction and monitor Jacob's operations.

Norton took Jacob to inspect an abandoned farm, where there was a large piece of flat land and a stream running through it.

If there had been no war, this piece of land would definitely be worth a high price, but the war drove away the people on the land and destroyed the growing crops.

“This piece of land is really nice.”

The soil was fertile and the farm could be used after some repairs, and water was not a problem either. It was just abandoned because of the war.

Seeing such a scene, even the most cold-blooded person would sigh.

"Then, start bidding now!"

Jacob turned around and greeted them, and the merchants who were checking the soil on the other side also gathered around.

There were no seats, maids or tea here, so everyone simply formed a circle and communicated while standing.

"Everyone, you are all excellent businessmen. You can see the value of this land at a glance. If the war had not broken out, it would not be our turn to bid for it."

Jacob's words described this abandoned land as very precious.

But everyone present was smart and would not be easily fooled by his sweet words.

"Jacob, merchants like us naturally come together only when there is benefit. Taking over this piece of land is very risky. Three hundred gold coins to buy this farm is the highest price I can offer!"

Norton, who was watching from the side, sighed when he heard this.

If the land was sold for only three hundred gold coins, he could find someone to take it over without having to look for Jacob.

But selling it like this would be too much of a loss. Three hundred gold coins wouldn't be able to add much help to Simon, and it was like throwing the land away for nothing.

"Andrew offered three hundred gold coins. Is there a higher price?"

Jacob squatted on the ground and wrote three hundred words on the ground with a twig.

"I'll give you three hundred and twenty."

"Harold bid three hundred and twenty..."

Jacob changed the number and waited for other bids.

However, the other merchants thought for a while and all shook their heads to indicate that they would give up. The price of this piece of land was 320 gold coins and would basically not increase any further.

Norton stepped forward and wanted to stop the auction. If it could only be sold for a few hundred gold coins, it would be better to keep the land.

But before Norton could make any move, Jacob stood up and told the good news with great regret.

"I know you are all worried that if the noble coalition forces counterattack, this farm will be affected by the war again."

The businessmen nodded.

War is unreasonable, and it is not surprising if soldiers and bandits come to kill us at any time.

If Jacob hadn't taken the lead and gathered so many businessmen, no one would even pay attention to this land.

"If I tell you that the war you're worried about won't affect this place, will you still be willing to buy this land?"

"Impossible! The center of the kingdom is in chaos. Even with the king's... the pope's orders, they can't stop the soldiers from going to war from trampling here!"

If a battle breaks out, any fireball that falls can destroy the land.

Merchants’ investments will also be wasted.

“What if I can find someone to protect this land?”

"…Who are you looking for to protect you? Someone from the North?"

"How about mercenaries?"

When the merchants heard Jacob mention mercenaries, they all laughed at him.

"How can mercenaries be a match for regular troops? If they are in real danger, they will run faster than horses!"

"Even if they are willing to defend this place, the cost of hiring them will definitely be very high, which makes it even more not worth it!"

"That's right! If there is a conflict between mercenaries and soldiers, it will easily lead to more targeting. It's not worth it just for a small farm!"

Faced with numerous doubts, Jacob directly slapped them in the face with an agreement.

Jacob took out an agreement from his arms, which was stamped with the seal of Northland City Hall and the signatures of many important people.

Norton squeezed into the circle immediately and carefully looked at the agreement that Jacob regarded as a comeback move.

"Concession Agreement? Something new!"

Since the war began, the Northmen have come up with many things that have never been heard of.

What arms trade agreement, material support agreement, and that damn business agreement.

Now, another concession agreement has popped up!

"The area designated as the concession will exist as a neutral zone. Large-scale fighting will be strictly prohibited within the neutral zone. Any violation will be regarded as waging war against the signatory party..."

Norton looked down and was immediately shocked by the densely packed signatures.

The content of the concession agreement is very simple and clear, but what occupies a larger space are the signatures of those very important people.

Almost all the big and small people in the North, merchants and nobles, signed on the paper, which also included the names of some nobles from surrounding areas. When did Jacob get the signatures?

Norton shuddered in the hot summer. Jacob, the seemingly inconspicuous businessman in front of him, was obviously well prepared!

Norton keenly discovered that he seemed to have fallen into the trap set by Li again.

"If you think this concession agreement is feasible, you can sign your names on it. Soon, I will try my best to go to the capital to campaign and try to get the kingdom's top leaders to support the concession plan."

Jacob's eloquent speech stunned everyone present.

If the kingdom also supports the construction of the neutral zone, then the large amount of unowned land generated during the war will not be garbage, but a hot commodity that can be fought for.

The eyes of the merchants were like lighted magic lamps.

Andrew was the first to act. He raised his foot and wiped out the 320 gold coins that Jacob had written on the ground, and wrote 3,500 himself.

Harold pushed Andrew aside and wrote four thousand gold coins on the ground in a very casual manner.

The other merchants were not willing to be left behind. Since they had no branches at hand, they simply dug into the ground with their fingers.

Watching the businessmen's crazy behavior of adding zeros to the bid price just for a piece of paper, Norton was once again shocked by these strange methods.

After going through so many things, Norton understood one thing: if you don't try your best to keep up with the changes, you will be left behind by the times.

"Sir Norton, please also ask you and Sir Simon to sign the concession agreement. We will put up concession flags on all the land to be sold to protect the assets, population, and the land itself~"

Norton looked at the agreement and pen that Jacob handed to him, and took them with slightly trembling hands.

The pen traced Norton's name on the agreement.

"It's a pleasure to work with you, Sir Norton~"

Norton, still a little confused, shook hands with Jacob in a friendly manner.