Roxias meticulously calculated the price for him and found that the iron ore he owned was insufficient to exchange for such a large quantity of goods. However, he was unwilling to reduce the number of items he wanted to purchase, so Roxias had no choice but to write him an IOU to offset it in the next ore transaction.
After the discussions between the two parties concluded, Roxias's subordinates completed drafting the sales contract, each party signed (with a handprint), and three copies were made, marking the completion of the entire negotiation process.
For Karsipengpas and his party, this contract held little significance; as long as the grain and goods were transported back to the tribe, neither the elder nor the tribesmen would inspect the contract or inquire about details.
