Post by Fleischmann on Jun 22, 2022 5:57:18 GMT
Having remembered the grand profits of the previous trade deal with the odd western dwarves, the Raikhsgamotjing decided that enough time had elapsed to consider opening up talks for more permanent arrangements for trade. A group of three men were sent to the other government to begin the negotiations.
'We have seen your lands produce goods of odd and numerous qualities, goods which are quite lovely. We would be more than happy to buy these goods, for we have many uses for them ourselves. In exchange for your monies, we could offer you more things like the guns we carry and slaves we sold you, but also things of greater value in war making. Our fire-locks can fire many shots in a minute, with far greater accuracy and power than others. This here is a Sheenish design, the Fletcher Revolving Carbine, we would love to demonstrate it to your people and sell it. Likewise, we have our Wänzl rifles, great weapons much beloved and popular abroad, remarked as being quite cheap in price. We also have larger cannons capable of shaking the earth and bringing low cities and fortresses. If the business of war is not of interest to your people, we also have many other things... Magical medicines that give men great vigour and energy, white like powdered bones, or draughts that can take away all but the most incurable pains and others that can bring men sleep without dreams nor nightmares. Our medicines are strong and varied, all ready to help ease and cure the many ills your people might have.'
As he said these things, the diplomat lifted his shirt to show the mangled scarring around his abdomen, likely caused by shrapnel earlier in his life. A routine he had once done for other western barbarians.
'We also have many wonderous things, chariots that can fly, carriages that move without horse, large steel beasts that can plough your fields and eat only coal or oil, as well giant ones that run along special roads that can carry many thousands of goods and people long distances. We could provide all of this and more, for we have great artisans and tireless workers of a wrought nature that can produce goods identical in nature and quality in vast numbers all hours of the day and night. All we ask, is that we be allowed lands to create factories or ports from which to conduct our trade. If you were to also remove all tariffs with us and only us, we would be more than happy to cut our prices on goods.'
Having finished his sales pitch, the man awaited a response.
'We have seen your lands produce goods of odd and numerous qualities, goods which are quite lovely. We would be more than happy to buy these goods, for we have many uses for them ourselves. In exchange for your monies, we could offer you more things like the guns we carry and slaves we sold you, but also things of greater value in war making. Our fire-locks can fire many shots in a minute, with far greater accuracy and power than others. This here is a Sheenish design, the Fletcher Revolving Carbine, we would love to demonstrate it to your people and sell it. Likewise, we have our Wänzl rifles, great weapons much beloved and popular abroad, remarked as being quite cheap in price. We also have larger cannons capable of shaking the earth and bringing low cities and fortresses. If the business of war is not of interest to your people, we also have many other things... Magical medicines that give men great vigour and energy, white like powdered bones, or draughts that can take away all but the most incurable pains and others that can bring men sleep without dreams nor nightmares. Our medicines are strong and varied, all ready to help ease and cure the many ills your people might have.'
As he said these things, the diplomat lifted his shirt to show the mangled scarring around his abdomen, likely caused by shrapnel earlier in his life. A routine he had once done for other western barbarians.
'We also have many wonderous things, chariots that can fly, carriages that move without horse, large steel beasts that can plough your fields and eat only coal or oil, as well giant ones that run along special roads that can carry many thousands of goods and people long distances. We could provide all of this and more, for we have great artisans and tireless workers of a wrought nature that can produce goods identical in nature and quality in vast numbers all hours of the day and night. All we ask, is that we be allowed lands to create factories or ports from which to conduct our trade. If you were to also remove all tariffs with us and only us, we would be more than happy to cut our prices on goods.'
Having finished his sales pitch, the man awaited a response.
