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- Section 8 What happens if you don¡¯t bring any money?
"Animal skins range from five to thirty silver coins depending on the size, leather band composite bow strings cost seven silver coins, short swords and long swords range from thirty to seventy silver coins. We purchased a total of animal skins that can be used to make two thousand sets of leather armors, and one thousand sets of long swords. The strings for bows and crossbows. The five hundred daggers and scimitars cost a total of more than 76,000 silver coins, which can be converted into nearly 8,000 gold coins."
"Statistical results of today's battle have appeared. Our army has killed more than 30 people and injured more than 200 people. We have eliminated more than 170 pirates and captured more than 200 people. We captured seven small and medium-sized pirate ships and seized scimitars and short swords. The total number of swords and spears was more than 700, and more than 3,000 gold coins and 47,000 silver coins were seized."
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In the meeting hall, Motel, Bonos and others who were Elantra's financial officer and part-time housekeeper at the time reported today's harvest.
"The pirates are indeed extremely rich! But the consumption of the army is really huge! I thought that the nearly ten million gold coins that the family had accumulated for hundreds of years must be a lot. Now it seems that once the army is recruited, this amount of money will not be enough to sustain ten thousand people. One year." Lin Fenghan sighed softly, and then sighed and ordered: "Finance Officer, order that the families of the dead soldiers be compensated with one hundred gold coins, and the injured soldiers be compensated with two to five gold coins according to the degree of injury. Each of the soldiers who participated in the battle will be given a combat reward of one gold coin. Please continue and if there are casualties in future wars, we will try our best to compensate according to this standard."
"My Lord Baron, the implementation of the New Deal has not been very smooth these days. Many nobles and wealthy people refuse to hand over their slaves."
"Don't force them yet, be gentle and wait until our military strength develops. Many things will not be left to them. Now it seems that moving from a slave society to a feudal society is also a progress!" Lin Fenghan sighed softly. , the changes in laws and regulations, and the huge resistance encountered by the New Deal are indeed troublesome!
"Baron, according to preliminary statistics on the population structure of our territory, there are nearly 8,000 residents in the territory, of which there are more than 3,000 male soldiers between the ages of 15 and 50. The equipment in the treasury can now equip 500 people. Spearmen, 300 halberdiers, 300 archers, 200 crossbowmen, 500 heavy infantry, and more than 200 cavalry. It will take three to five months to initially defeat them. Train them into qualified troops who understand tactics." Veteran General Pulet said, stroking his beard and frowning.
"Time! Time! What we lack most now is time. Let's arm and train them as much as possible! Old general, I'll leave you to worry about this matter." Lin Fenghan sighed slightly and turned to Hapu and asked.
"How is the situation with Duke Hapbrandt?"
Hap smiled happily and said, "Good news, Lord Baron! The peoples in the mountains to the south are dissatisfied with Duke Brant's violent rule and high taxes, and have revolted. The nobles and knights under Duke Brant, More than 4,000 troops are marching towards the mountainous areas, and it is expected that this riot will not calm down for less than half a year."
"Oh? What are the specific circumstances." Lin Fenghan was overjoyed and asked excitedly. Everyone around also looked at Hapu happily.
"The thing is like this. The land in the mountains and hills is barren and there are many jungle beasts. Although it has the same warm climate as ours, water sources are scarce and most of the cultivated land is on the mountains. Only some soybeans and sweet potatoes can be grown. Daily farming of wheat, elf corn and other crops requires sowing, weeding, fertilizing, watering, and preventing damage from birds and animals. The harvest time is even more difficult, and it is not easy to obtain food. In other places, one acre of land can harvest 300 kilograms of food, but they can only harvest. More than 150 kilograms. Since the beginning of the war with us, Duke Brant taxed aggressively to obtain food, money and other resources for material reserves. He also increased taxes in mountainous areas with the same taxation as plain areas. This made it possible for him to barely survive. The people in the mountains who had enough food and clothing went bankrupt one after another, and a few hungry farmers risked their lives to rob nobles and tax trucks. Later, in order to survive, they all began to resist." Hapu gloated and laughed.
"Hey! The government is forcing the people to rebel! In a distant country, there is a place with poor resources, inconvenient transportation, and a mountainous area called Xichuan. The five grains and three types of grains promoted by that country at that time were nothing to the vast majority of farmers. , but it is simply a disaster for the people in the mountainous areas. Most of the cultivated land in that area is located on hills and mountains. In daily sowing, weeding, watering, and harvesting, you have to bring tools and walk on high and winding mountain roads to harvest. The amount of food is also much less than in other places. In order to survive, most people run away from home when the tax comes to avoid the tax. Relatives who can't leave join their families to violently resist the tax Farmers in the south plant rice, cultivate, The process and hard work of transplanting, tending, and harvesting are much simpler than those of the mountain people, and the harvest is very rich. Plain farmers are several times easier than mountain farmers. In the future, when I rule the country, I must base it on the local people's sentiments. ,?The environment in the region is used to formulate taxes. "Lin Fenghan raised his head and looked out the window, slowly recalling the past stories, and finally summarized the current situation.
"Lord Baron, the food is ready and today's guests have all arrived. Would you like to start the dinner?" Ling Ding walked nervously from outside the hall and said softly.
"Oh! Let's go, everyone! We have gained a lot today, so go have a good meal."
"Ha ha!"
¡Everyone laughed and walked towards the restaurant.
There were a large number of people at the dinner, with forty or fifty minor nobles and businessmen attending the dinner. Fortunately, Hapu usually lived a luxurious life and the castle restaurant he built was large enough. During the dinner, Lin Fenghan raised his glass to Elizabeth many times. Unfortunately, Elizabeth gently opened her mouth to taste it and did not drink more. This made Lin Fenghan very disappointed and had to interact with many small nobles and businessmen of Tindor. , obtain useful value and friendship.
"Elizabeth, the stars are shining tonight and the moonlight is perfect. Can you accompany me for a walk in the garden and talk about business and emotions?" After the dinner, Lin Fenghan, smelling of wine, extended his hand to Elizabeth and invited her.
Elizabeth frowned and looked at Lin Fenghan, and said coldly: "Lord Baron, I am a married woman, please respect yourself."
"Why!"
"Hi! Nephew, I haven't had such a good meal in a long time! Looking at your gray face, is it because you were rejected by the beauty?" Ali patted his bulging belly and walked towards Lin Fenghan with a satisfied look on his face. said with a smile.
"Yeah!" Lin Fenghan looked at Elizabeth's graceful back in despair and nodded lightly.
"My dear nephew, I see that your face is very poor, and your brows are sad. You are definitely not sad because you just met Elizabeth. Are you interested in telling me your emotional story?" Ali looked into Lin Fenghan's eyes wisely, and gently said patted him on the shoulder.
"Uncle, you are really experienced. I can't hide my love affairs from you." Lin Fenghan looked up at the moon and strolled towards the garden.
"I have been in love with a girl since I was more than ten years old. She is the child of a down-and-out nobleman and businessman. I like her very much, I like her very much."
¡°In order for her not to be in pain or depressed every day, I asked my father for a place as a Lord, and I took on a lot of pressure for this.¡±
"Since her father obtained the title of Lord, they are no longer descendants of the nobility, but real nobility. Although they are just a minor nobility, they are a genuine aristocratic family after all."
"She is very happy, very happy. From then on, she often smiles. I like the way she smiles. I will work hard to make her happy and try to make her happy and smile every day. For her dream, I will study with her Etiquette, learning swordsmanship, learning business, learning to manage those useless bullshit aristocratic etiquette As long as she is happy, I am willing to accompany her to learn things I don't like."
"When I was fifteen years old, the impulse of youth really brought us together. I got engaged to her. I didn't care about her identity or those marriages for profit. My father was very disappointed. He wanted me to marry her. A daughter of a baron from an ancient family of Dambreth came to relieve the pressure, both internally and externally, and it¡¯s a pity I let him down.¡±
"My father's death and the war between the Elante family and Duke Brant are all inseparable from my choices. It's really painful for me to think about this today. I'm sorry for my father!" Lin Fenghan said here, hugging him in pain. Head, crying with self-blame.
"Hey!" Ali sighed softly, and a cold light suddenly flashed in his serious eyes.
"She came the day before yesterday, and she came with farewell. In the past few years, she has been doing business with her father overseas, looking for opportunities to restore the glory of her ancestors, and they found her."
"The prince of Dambreth Kingdom, a very good man, Reinhardt, actually fell in love with her and shamelessly asked her to be his lover"
"His family agreed, and his father agreed. Prince Reinhardt is graceful, handsome, tall, strong in martial arts, literary, and very brave when he goes to sea to fight She also agreed."
"She said goodbye to me the day before yesterday and was willing to help me get rid of Duke Brant's attack. Although I am from Yellowstone, as long as I obey Prince Reinhardt, she will intercede for me."
"I'm in pain, really in pain! As a man, I would rather die than surrender." Lin Fenghan's face twisted, and he punched the willow tree hard.
"My dear nephew, I have to say that the identity of the Huangshi people is indeed disgusting in various countries. There is no way, our nation is a businessman from the East, and we have a talent for doing business and settling accounts in our nature, and our IQ is higher than that of these mainland aborigines. It is much easier to earn a lot of wealth if you are much higher up. Since we don¡¯t haveOur own country has no blood relationship with these aboriginal people, so naturally it cares little about what they think. Tragedy often begins with selfishness. After thousands of years of development, there is no one in any place, country, or group who does not dislike us. Therefore, the Huangshi people can only get rid of this predicament by establishing their own country. "
"This kind of extraordinary mission may be yours, nephew. I think you can contact some Huangshi businessmen for help." Ali raised his head helplessly and suggested with a sigh.
"Hey! Uncle, thank you for your listening and suggestions. I will contact the Yellowstone people and yellow-skinned people scattered around for support." Lin Fenghan tiredly sat on the stone chair and said softly.
"My dear nephew, there is no grass anywhere in the world. This world is so big that you have never been to many places. The islands in the giant sea, the Kingdom of Lulun, Istagonde There are as many beauties in this world as the sands of Hengsha. Although you have lost A beauty, but there will be many more beauties to come.¡±
¡°Now change clothes with me, I will take you to a place where you can relax and make sure you forget these worries.¡± Ali smiled mysteriously and pulled Lin Fenghan towards the dressing room.
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"Uncle, although the night is very cold, there is no need for me to wear a mask! This feeling is similar to being a thief." Lin Fenghan asked in confusion as he touched his black robe and covered up and down the outfit.
"My dear nephew, your identity is very special. If you don't hide your identity when you go to a brothel, you will become more famous." Ali smiled and walked quickly towards the brightly lit inn in the dark city.
"Ah! Brothel! Uncle, this is not good!" Lin Fenghan shook his hands and said in a panic.
"Hey, nephew, stop pretending to be a good young man. Uncle, I will take you to see the world. You don't have to have sex, right?"
"Let's go! Come in quickly." Ali smiled evilly and pulled Lin Fenghan into the gorgeous courtyard.
The brothel and fireworks venue was established in Beicheng District, and a long row of streets were filled with similar businesses. The two of them found one at random. This place has a gorgeous appearance, with a three-story building, a huge battlefield, bright lights, and burning candles. More than a dozen beautiful and charming people are sitting on flower chairs. Lin Fenghan and others look up at the surrounding guest rooms and corridors. There were many figures swimming around and it was very lively.
"Two guests, what service do you need?" A woman in her fifties, dressed in red, walked toward the two of them with a charming smile.
Ali raised his chest proudly and said quietly: "Find me a quiet guest room where you can enjoy the moonlight. Here are two ladies who will serve you tea. I want to talk to this gentleman about the meaning of life."
"Okay, okay, Xiaona, Xiaoli, go to the guest room on the second floor with these two gentlemen." The madam said happily waving her handkerchief.
"Well! Here we come!" Two charming, pale-faced women wearing single skirts quickly walked toward Ali and his wife.
"My nephew, let's follow together! Don't embarrass me!" Ali skillfully pulled a beautiful woman into his arms, reminded Lin Fenghan softly, and walked up together.
The song filled the air, the candlelight was bright, the beautiful woman was wrapped around Lin Fenghan, and the beauty was in his arms. However, Lin Fenghan was not as bold as Ali, so he asked the question of concern gently.
"Why do you want to be a prostitute?"
"Because I am a poor child and was sold here by my family."
"How do you feel about this job? How much have you gained?"
"No one is born to like to be a girl. As for us, what if we like it? So what if we don't like it?"
"Our income conversion is pretty good. Our income is based on the number of times we pick up customers and the money and consumption paid by the guests. For example, if someone invests fifty copper coins, we can get one-tenth of the income of five copper coins. If he is happy and spends money with us, it will be calculated separately. Mine. In one month, your income is between twenty and fifty silver coins. Of course, if you have a beautiful face, beautiful figure, profound knowledge, and other specialties, then you will get more money. These ocean-going merchants None of them are poor, what a pity! I don¡¯t have"
Lin Fenghan looked at the delicate and disappointed girl in his arms and asked seriously: "The current Baron Elantra has issued a decree that slaves are not allowed to exist in the Elantra Islands within one month. Involuntary servants include prostitutes. What do you think?"
"Baron Yiliuyun is a good man. He really cares about the people. Everyone is talking about him. What a pity! No matter how powerful he is, can he issue sanctions against the nobles? This is the property of the northern nobles, and he does not have the ability to control it here. "Xiao Li sighed softly and reached out to hug Lin Fenghan from behind.
"If I wanted to tell you that I have the ability to change your current life, would you still choose to be a pampered prostitute who lives a luxurious life and relies on other people's looks to survive?" Lin Fenghan said sincerelyHe looked at Xiaoli and said seriously.
"This is impossible." Xiaoli shook her head in distrust and said sarcastically.
¡°Oops, I forgot to bring something when I was changing clothes.¡±
"My dear nephew, do you have any money with you?" Ali pushed away the woman in his arms and whispered into Lin Fenghan's ear.
"Uncle, I never bring money." Lin Fenghan looked at Ali suspiciously and said.
¡°Good nephew©j©j©j©j!¡±
¡°Uncle ©n©n©n©n!¡±
¡°(¡Ño¡Ñ)¡±
¡°(¡Ño¡Ñ)¡±
Lin Fenghan looked at Ali with an uneasy expression, staring nervously.
"three!"
"two!"
"one!"
¡°My dear nephew, let¡¯s dance together!¡±
Ali opened the window pretending to appreciate the scenery, looked at the carriage under the window, picked up Lin Fenghan and jumped down quickly. Xiaona and Xiaona were speechless. They were stunned for a moment and then screamed loudly: "Mommy, someone is refusing to give you money!"
"What?"
"**No money!"
"too talented!"
"I've heard of people eating Overlord's meals, but I've never heard of people who visit Overlord's prostitutes. This brother is trying to teach me a lot!"
"yes!"
¡ All the prostitutes clapped their hands and talked.
"Little ones, don't let these two bastards get away, chase them!"
"yes!"
The madam led five or six thugs in an aggressive manner and chased towards the place where Lin Fenghan, Ali and the others were fleeing.
"Uncle! You surprised me. You came to the brothel without any money." Lin Fenghan slapped his butt, drank in depression and ran quickly towards the central castle, asking in a panic.
"My dear nephew! It's all my fault that I forgot to take my wallet when I was changing clothes. I'm so depressed!" Ali yelled depressedly as he ran quickly.
"Those two grandsons, hurry up!" The madam and five or six thugs on horseback chased Ali.
"Uncle, please slow down and hurry up. There is a trail ahead. You come and lead them away. I will go back to the castle quickly."
"My dear nephew, you can't leave me alone! I'll be in trouble if they catch me."
"Uncle, thank you for your hard work. But this matter itself is your fault. In order to maintain the image of Baron Elante, this must be done."
"My nephew, you are so cruel! It's so unlucky that my uncle will take the blame for taking you out to play." Ali babbled depressedly. As he passed by the corner of the street, he turned around and shouted to the others behind him.
¡°Grandsons behind me, listen to me, I just forgot to bring money, why are you chasing me so hard?¡±
"Wow! Wow! I'm so angry. If you call me grandson, I must teach him a lesson and chase him!" The old bustard pointed at Ali angrily and ordered angrily.
"Yes!" Everyone quickly chased Ali, who was running faster and faster. Lin Fenghan stood in the back of the corner and finally breathed a sigh of relief watching everyone leave.
"If you don't give me money, you are too talented, haha!" Suddenly, a crisp laughter came from above, and Lin Fenghan was startled.
"who is it?"
February 11, 2012 19:31:22;
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