Victory traded a sideways glance with Mikelos. If it was the same wine Asaron had recently acquired a case of in lieu of payment on a recent job in Parisii, it was worth its weight in gold.
“There are less than one hundred Romans in Jiao, mostly tradesmen and their families,” Tan said. “They are not permitted to leave the province, so you will be the sole Europans in Jiang Yi Yue.”
“Is that so,” Guy said, shooting a smirk at Rob.
The earl missed it, focused as he was on Tan. “How receptive is the general public to opening negotiations with us? Some still see us as traditional enemies, but at the same time, the limits on the Romans are also so restrictive. I would think they would be more inclined to continue trading with the Romans than deal with us.”
Victory sat back in her seat, twis
