Lord of Winter: Beginning with Daily Intelligence - Chapter 492 - 306: The Art of Negotiation

Chapter 492: Chapter 306: The Art of Negotiation

As the special envoys continuously traveled between the various small noble territories, the expansion of Red Tide Territory was advancing at an undeniable pace.

The reason lies in the fact that most Lords of these lands feel little attachment to the soil beneath their feet; given enough temptation, they are ready to let go, for example, in exchange for land more suitable for their own development.

Moreover, these small Nobility understand well that without the support and trade from Red Tide Territory, their territories would have long been devoured by war and famine.

Before the arrival of Red Tide, even without war, they endured the dilemma of food shortages, relying on outside assistance to survive.

And now, Red Tide Territory is like a lighthouse, emitting reassuring light, protecting them from external pressure and harassment.

Especially for those Pioneer Nobles who arrived in the Northern Territory for less than two years, their land feels more like a burden.

If not for the Northern Territory Expansion Order forbidding Pioneer Lords from leaving the Northern Territory arbitrarily.

These people would rather sell their land and return to the South to continue living as their own playboys.

Being a distressed Lord of the North, ah, for us southern young masters, there’s nothing but eating and drinking.

And now, Lord Louis of Red Tide Territory has given them a new opportunity.

The supply of food, money, and materials has revived them from their previous poverty.

The commerce of goods has restored their sense of nobility, allowing them to enjoy the luxurious life they once lost.

Every cart of wine sent from Red Tide Territory is a hope for their continued extravagance.

So when Red Tide Territory proposed the land exchange, many small nobles agreed without hesitation.

Looking at the land in their hands, they feel little reluctance.

Who wouldn’t want to seize such an opportunity for a more secure future?

However, not everyone can complete the transaction in one go.

There is a small portion of Nobility, possessing inexplicable obsessions.

This land is a symbol of their family’s glory and the testament of generations’ sweat and struggle.

Whether it’s a windswept plain or the busy figures in the fields, these elements are deeply engraved in their lives, nearly becoming a part they cannot separate from.

No matter how tempting the current offer is.

The exchange plan from Red Tide Territory, offering food, money, resources, and future guarantees, still cannot sway their persistence toward this land.

Hence, these Noble Lords, Louis did not force the exchange.

Instead, he proposed a new scheme with a cooperative attitude: jointly developing the land, building a future together.

“We are not merely exchanging this piece of land,” the envoy from Red Tide said gently, “We can cooperate, cultivate land, establish workshops, and achieve mutual benefits.

Red Tide Territory is willing to provide materials and technical support while we share all the benefits of this land, just requiring you to cede some power to Red Tide Territory.”

This proposal is almost the only way these nobles can accept.

Although they cannot part with this land, faced with the promises from Red Tide Territory and harsh realities, they realize they have no other choice.

If they persist in their own territory, their family influence will gradually weaken, and they might not be able to survive.

After a long period of consideration, these nobles finally agreed to Red Tide Territory’s proposal.

“We are willing to cooperate and explore the future together.” One Lord nodded, his voice carrying a trace of determination.

Even though their hearts are filled with distress, they are willing to leave past glory behind and embrace new opportunities for the future of their family.

The subsequent cooperative attitude of Red Tide Territory also eased the minds of these Nobles.

They no longer stubbornly cling to the form of this land but work hard for future common prosperity.

Apart from the few Nobility who uphold ancestral glory, most Lords focus solely on immediate benefits.

And although they know the conditions offered by Red Tide Territory are already quite favorable.

Seeing the envoys from Red Tide extend the olive branch, many small Noble Lords begin to become greedy, believing they hold negotiation chips and can demand higher conditions.

Thinking in their hearts: “This is a big piece of juicy meat, how could I let such a rare opportunity slip away?”

These people understand how important Red Tide Territory’s protection is to them.

“Add three thousand more gold coins as an extra exchange reward.” One Lord raised his eyebrows, proposing proudly.

“Or provide two more years of food quota?” Another Lord greedily added.

Some Lords even proposed more outrageous conditions, asking Red Tide Territory to reduce land taxes or even ask for more land in exchange.

They are confident about these proposals, believing that Red Tide Territory’s envoys will surely compromise for a piece of land.

After all, after offering such “generous” land, they shouldn’t receive no return.

But it seems Red Tide Territory’s envoys predicted such negotiation tactics.

They calmly dealt with each unreasonable request, not making any compromises.

Under the continuous pressure from these greedy Nobility, a Red Tide envoy coldly stated: “If that’s the case, let’s not waste any more time.”

Then he left the banquet room directly, leaving the demanding Lord in bewilderment.

At that time, many Lords thought this was a negotiation tactic from Red Tide Territory.

No matter what, they are confident they will eventually gain more benefits and won’t give up the opportunity.