Chapter 1472: Chapter 757: Binding Interests_2

The other party wouldn’t compliment without reason, there must be a deep intention behind this.

This is using Gaven’s past reputation as a shackle, binding him, preventing him from utilizing the Conqueror Army to commit evil acts in Mist Valley.

After all, the size of the Conqueror Army is there for all to see, and once they start plotting something nefarious, it would be a disaster for Mist Valley, and the commonly used mutual watch Law in the Valley cannot be applied to them.

This is because the Conqueror Army came under the banner of immigrants, with simply a little more livestock and people, Mist Valley can’t unreasonably obstruct them, especially when the exemplar nation of Komeer Kingdom has already given them passage.

“The highest councilor praises overly, many things were not intentionally done by us but were forced to the corner, a desperate retaliatory attack that happened to succeed.”

Gaven responded with a smile, “As for the flood relief efforts, those were duties within our responsibility. Although I am not originally from the Valley, I recognize and agree strongly with the agreements of mutual watch and aid, and am willing to abide by them.”

He’s taking the opportunity to express his stance, willing to follow the Valley’s rules of engagement, and would not use his Conqueror Army to bully the weak.

“Good, good, good,” Councilor Jennila exclaimed approvingly from the side, “Neither of you should argue, though your methods differ, one thing is the same: you both strive for the development of your territory and the welfare of your people. As long as you have this, I believe in the eyes of your people, you are qualified Lords.”

“Indeed,” Gaven nodded in agreement, “The highest councilor cannot do the things I do, nor can I replicate what you are good at. This matter does not have an absolute right or wrong way, in fact, I came not just to borrow the way, primarily I seek mutual development. I am confident that if we join forces, we can seek more benefits for the Valleysfolk of both places, allowing them to have a better life.”

As always, Gaven intends to persuade the other party with the method of binding interests.

Rather than calling it an effective method, it’s more that Gaven believes in the stability of relationships established by this method.

Without greater temptations of interest, breaking this relationship is very difficult unless the other party is dim-witted enough to not see the situation, in which case such individuals are certainly not good partners for cooperation.

“Oh? Tell us more?” The highest councilor Haresk said with keen interest.

“Councilor Haresk, where did your usual cleverness go? Are we going to just stand here talking? You haven’t introduced us to each other yet.” Councilor Jennila reminded with a laugh from the side.

“Sorry, sorry, sorry, the conversation got carried away and I forgot this matter. I believe I don’t need to say much about this one, he is the organizer of the Conqueror Army, the terminator of the East Road calamity, the owner of the Ghost Grape Wine production site at Weizemay Manor, and the Protector of Three Rivers Region, Duke Gaven Nort.”

Haresk smiled apologetically and introduced, “These six are the councilors of our Mist Valley: Holtfauster, Will, Jennila, Almas, and Elvin. They are the most warm-hearted and reputable people in our Mist Valley, please come inside.”

After engaging in some pleasantries and conversations, they entered the council hall of the highest councilor’s residence.

Called a council hall, it’s actually more of a reception room, the seating arrangement is quite casual, and the table is already set with various refreshments, indicating that their usual discourse atmosphere is not so serious, more like a tea party. After all, in this expansive region with a simple folk in the Valley, there are very few matters that require discussion in the highest councilor’s hall.

Most are dealt with on the village or town level by one or two councilors.

“Sorry indeed, it’s not that we mean to neglect, but our usual fiscal input on this aspect has been too little.” Haresk and the others expressed some self-deprecation again.

Evidently, they are aware that Mist Valley is too casual in this aspect, let alone compared to those Kingdoms, even when compared to other sub-Valleys within the Valley, there is a lacking.

“On the contrary, I quite like the atmosphere created by your layout, it gives a sense of harmony and warmth, far better than those cold halls and thrones. In this aspect, I must learn more from you.” Gaven was not merely being polite, influenced by the atmosphere here, his constant sense of urgency dissipated considerably, making him feel comfortable and speak more casually.

“The Duke is much more elegant than we anticipated.”

“Overpraised.”

“May I ask the Duke to detail how we might pursue joint development?”

“We will tackle it item by item. The first item, I hope that you, the highest councilor, will take the lead in forming an agriculture union. I am willing to sign a stable grain and vegetable purchasing agreement with you. In the coming five years, I will purchase over ten thousand tons of grain and vegetables from you annually, but I hope to maintain the pricing prior to Tukan Army’s invasion.” Gaven put forward the first significant order.

The Three Rivers Region has enough wasteland for them to cultivate, but to let forty to fifty thousand immigrants be self-sufficient, it will take two to three years at least. Before that, their food supply mainly relies on external procurement.

Most importantly, Gaven does not wish to disperse the Conqueror Army across the vast lands.