CH763 Domain Trade Plans
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Alex looked towards his wives and then at Milton.
He rested his interlocked hands on the table.
"We cannot allow this to continue," he said. "According to the limited data we have, almost—if not all—of the citizens within our domain have their livelihoods tied to the mines. If we do not secure fair value for their ores, then it is no different from denying them the bare minimum they deserve for their labour.
"This is not even about giving them a better life. It is about giving them the life they have already earned through their efforts. Never mind the former—we have no right to call ourselves their leaders if we cannot even accomplish the latter."
"Effective immediately, cease all trade and exchanges with the Stronghold," Alex ordered.
"Sir Count, are you certain about this? The Stronghold—"
Milton attempted to caution him, but Alex cut him off.
