I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 223: Revenge Trap

Alpha gently kissed Liv on the forehead, his heart full of gratitude to her. He knew very well that in this world full of conspiracies and struggles, it was rare to have a partner who understood and supported him so much.

The next day, as Alpha expected, many families and individuals who were interested in the Mining Alliance came one after another. They all wanted to join the alliance to share the benefits. Alpha and Liv received these visitors together. Their attitude was firm and sincere, and they explained the principles and goals of the alliance in detail to each visitor.

During the reception, Alpha not only demonstrated his foresight and wisdom, but also his perseverance and courage. He knew that only in this way could he consolidate his position and exert influence in this complex situation.

Alpha threw all the problems to the Thames and Montgomery families. Since these two families only wanted to reap the benefits without any effort, Alpha would naturally not let them have a chance to rest easy.

As time went by, the mining alliance became more stable, and the mineral resources in the Beth Mountains and the Kingdom of Portos were efficiently developed and utilized. Those families that had originally assembled their armies eventually withdrew their troops. Alpha's decision proved to be wise. He not only defended his own interests, but also brought unprecedented prosperity to the Beth Mountains.

As Alpha's partner and assistant, Liv also demonstrated her wisdom and tenacity in this political and economic struggle. Her support and understanding became Alpha's most solid support in difficult times.

One of the main responsibilities of the Mining Alliance is to promote the sustainable development of the mining industry. This includes promoting the practice of business protection, rational use of resources and social responsibility. The Alliance can formulate relevant industry standards and guidelines to encourage member companies to adopt sustainable mining and production methods, reduce negative impacts on the environment, and promote the efficient use of resources.

Another important responsibility is to represent the interests of mining companies. Mining alliances can communicate and negotiate with the government and other relevant departments to strive for a favorable policy and regulatory environment for the mining industry. They can make suggestions on tax policies, royalties, mine safety standards and other issues to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of mining companies are protected.

In addition, the Mining Alliance is also responsible for conducting industry research and information sharing. They can collect and analyze information on the mining market, technological innovation, resource distribution, etc., and provide data support and decision-making basis for member companies. By organizing seminars, training activities and academic exchanges, the Alliance promotes the dissemination of knowledge and the advancement of the industry.

In terms of rights, the mining alliance has the right to participate in the policy-making process. They can express opinions on behalf of the industry and make suggestions and amendments to the draft of relevant policies to ensure the rationality and feasibility of the policies. In addition, the alliance also has the right to supervise and punish violations of industry norms and ethical standards to maintain the normal order of the industry.

The mining alliance should also actively promote the self-discipline and standardization of the industry. By formulating industry codes of conduct and ethical standards, the alliance encourages member companies to comply with relevant regulations to ensure fair competition and good business practices. This will help enhance the overall image and reputation of the industry.

In general, the duties and rights of the mining alliance complement each other. By fulfilling its duties, the mining alliance can serve the sustainable development of the industry and the interests of its member companies; at the same time, by exercising its rights, the alliance can play an important role in policy formulation and industry norms, and promote the rational and efficient development of the mining industry.

"Lord Xiuli, I fully support the incorporation of the Mining Alliance into the Free Alliance. Unfortunately, I am powerless and just a small shareholder in the Mining Alliance. I have no decision-making power." Alpha is basically a hands-off boss now, pushing all matters to the Thames and Montgomery families.

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the actual control is still in Alpha's hands, and the two parties have only reached a verbal agreement.

Of course, Alpha took this as an imperial decree, but it was impossible for him to voluntarily hand over power. He made an agreement with the two nobles that he would only distribute the benefits if the other party provided adequate protection.

"Sir Alpha, do you really think those two families can protect your rights?" Xiuli continued to persuade. He knew very well that as long as Alpha was caught, half of the success would be achieved.

"Of course I know! So I hope more people will join, but I can't take the lead." Alpha will not take the initiative to invite others to join, otherwise he might offend the Thames and Montgomery families in the end.

Faced with Alpha's stubborn attitude, Xiuli knew that it would be very difficult to break through him.

"I don't want to say much about the mining issues in the Kingdom of Portos, but our Free Alliance must take the lead in dealing with the minerals in the Beth Mountains." Xiuli's attitude was very tough this time. After all, this was on his own territory.

"I fully support this, but the development of the mining industry requires a lot of resources, such as roads, factories, personnel, and funds. In addition, the problem of banditry in the mountainous areas has not been solved. These all require funding from the Free Alliance." Alpha was like a piece of meat on the chopping block, and he fully implemented the strategy of retreating when the enemy advances.

The current Freedom Alliance seems to be large in scale, but it lacks important sources of funds, and it is almost impossible for them to actively invest.

"Don't forget, you are members of the Free Alliance, and the knights you lead are also Free Knights." There was a reminder in Xiuli's words.

"But you have cut off the supply. Is this a sign that you are ready to abandon us?" Alpha's tone was questioning. He would not give in easily unless he got the necessary supplies.

"We will continue to provide supplies, but the mining industry in the Beth Mountains must be controlled by us." Xiuli made some concessions and gave up some resources.

"That's a mine deep in the mountains. If you need it, I can give it up." Alpha once again used his negotiation skills and seemed to have made a compromise.

"Tell me, what do you want?" Xiu Li knew that everything was a game of interests. Providing supplies and recognizing Alpha's knighthood were only the basis for negotiations, not the final conditions.

"Lord Shuri, our situations are the same. We both need time to develop, and we are both extremely short of resources and supplies. But you don't have to exploit me too much, otherwise we will just go our separate ways and no one will benefit." Alpha understood Shuri's predicament. The Free Alliance had just been established and had almost nothing. Even these supplies were probably pieced together.

"In fact, compared to cooperating with them, I think cooperating with you is more in line with future development plans." Of course, this is just a vision for the future and has no practical significance for the present.

"I know your difficulties, so I will tell you my conditions now." Alpha still has a certain decision-making power regarding the resources and minerals of the Beth Mountains. After all, neither the Thames family nor the Montgomery family is willing to bear the huge initial expenses, so this cooperation can only be temporarily shelved.

"Now you have the name and the people, let me give you a suggestion. I will buy the materials I need from you at half the market price, but I need a lot of manpower, which you can provide." At this time, Xiu Li was probably able to provide only these, and this was exactly what Alpha needed.

After meeting with the three forces, Alpha decided to stay indoors and devote all his energy to the process of having a child with Liv. Liv longed to have a child, and Alpha had no objection to this. However, Alpha's physical condition seemed to have some problems. Although they tried hard these days, they still failed to achieve any results. However, Alpha was not in a hurry.

Many families in Cross have been eyeing Alpha's mineral resources. They know clearly the price to pay for taking the initiative, so they wait patiently, hoping that Alpha will take the initiative to show goodwill.

However, Alpha has been staying at home these days, which makes these families more and more anxious. After all, these are benefits that are within their reach.

A week later, these nobles began to contact Alpha tentatively, but were all dismissed by Alpha in the name of the Mining Alliance. Alpha wanted to cooperate, but did not want to achieve it through himself.

Even the Thames and Montgomery families were unreliable, but Alpha had no other choice. He could not rely on the Orff and Allison families.

The new leader of the Orff family, Gintoki Sakata, and Otto of the Arison family are coming together. This may not be a good thing, so Alpha can only meet them first.

In the reception room, Sakata Gintoki and Otto sat side by side, their expressions serious and tense. Alpha knew that these two leaders of the family would not appear at the same time for no reason, and there must be something important to discuss.

"Sir Alpha, I heard recently that you have been avoiding contact with other families. Does this mean that you intend to refuse to cooperate with other families in Cross?" Otto of the Arison family asked directly, with an arrogant and rude attitude, as if he regarded Alpha as an object that could be manipulated at will.

You know, the Allison family is very powerful. Even a powerful family like the Orff family can only play the role of vanguard and pawn in front of it. The Thames and Montgomery families are even more powerful than the Orff family. As for the family behind Liv, it is even more insignificant.

Facing Otto's question, Alpha smiled and replied calmly: "Lord Otto, you misunderstood. I am not refusing to cooperate, but I am waiting for the right time and conditions. I hope to integrate resources through the mining alliance, rather than just limiting cooperation between families. I hope that every family can participate in it and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results."

Although he was dissatisfied with Otto's attitude, Alpha knew that he had no capital to be arrogant and could only bow his head and explain.

Otto then said, "Alpha, we understand your idea, but you should also know that the Cross family has been coveting your mineral resources for a long time. If you don't make a decision quickly, I'm afraid it will cause public outrage."

There was a gleam of determination in Alpha's eyes. He knew in his heart that this was a critical moment and he had to remain calm and wise.

"I understand your concerns, but I will not act rashly. I sincerely welcome you to join the Mining Alliance and jointly develop the minerals in the Beth Mountains. As for the specific conditions of cooperation, I cannot make the decision at the moment. After all, I am only a small shareholder of the Mining Alliance." Alpha lowered his posture and tried to ease the tense atmosphere.

Sakata Gintoki and Otto looked at each other. They had never expected Alpha to be so calm. They had originally thought that this negotiation would be extremely difficult, but Alpha's show of weakness caught them off guard.

In the spacious and luxurious conference room, Sakata Gintoki, the son-in-law of the Orff family, was having a tense conversation with Alpha in his sinister and cunning way. His eyes were flashing with cunning, as if he was planning some ulterior motive.

Alpha was thinking in his heart, he knew clearly that now was not the time to confront the other party. He needed to stabilize the situation and buy time to find the best way to solve the problem.

"Mr. Gintoki, Lord Otto, I understand your position very well." Alpha's tone was firm and steady, "But I also ask you to understand the dilemma I am facing. I will do my best to negotiate with the Mining Alliance to give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible. Before that, I can guarantee that there will be no independent actions."

The two family decision-makers looked at Alpha, and although they were still dissatisfied in their hearts, they also realized that continuing to exert pressure might have a counterproductive effect. After a brief look at each other, they decided to give Alpha some time, but at the same time they also issued a stern warning that time was limited.

After the meeting, Alpha stood alone in front of the window, feeling extremely heavy-hearted. He knew that every decision he made was related to his future destiny, so he had to be cautious to ensure the safety of himself and those around him.