Master Tongtian

Chapter 241 Every family has its own sutras that are difficult to recite (33)

Compared with the rich Maple Leaf Town, Fanggu Town is much smaller.

The population is less than 80,000, and the place is relatively remote. The main town is located in a square valley with an area of ​​more than 20,000 people.

The town has two entrances to the north and south. Maple Leaf Town is connected to the north, and Hepan Town is connected to the south. A tributary of the Hanshui River called Amber River runs right through the valley.

Therefore, Maple Leaf Town at the top can transport goods all the way south via Amber River, pass through Fanggu Town, then pass through Hepan Town, transport them into Hanshui River, and then go all the way south to the east.

Naturally, if goods want to go north, they have to go upstream.

According to the rules, every time the goods pass through a lord's territory, a ship tax must be paid according to the size of the ship.

As a result, the price of iron hoes in the East was only more than 20 crowns a piece, and when shipped all the way to Crescent Town, the price increased to more than 2 crowns.

In short, Crescent Town is such a remote and miserable place. Only Rosen, a civilian-born knight, would care about it, and other nobles would not pay much attention to it.

As he walked south along the muddy road beside the Kohaku River, Rosen couldn't help but feel daydreaming.

"About 30 kilometers southeast of Yuexi River is the Amber River. If I can build a canal between Yuexi River and Amber River, then the last section of the land route will be saved, and we can go directly to the town by water."

He recalled the topographic map and found that the mountain forest to the southeast of Yuexi River was a cluster of unprotected mountains. Maybe he could really find a valley and build a canal to pass through it.

"Send someone to conduct an on-the-spot investigation after we return."

While thinking, the carriage arrived at the entrance of Fanggu Town.

From the buildings in the town and the lord's castle on the hillside in the distance, it is obvious that this place is poorer than Maple Leaf Town.

Especially the castle. The outer walls are covered with ivy and the windows are very small. At first glance, it looks like an old-fashioned castle built for war many years ago.

Although the defensive power of this old-fashioned castle is amazing, the accommodation environment is very bad. It is dark, damp, and cramped, and it feels like an ancient tomb.

Sensing Rosen's gaze, Ranger Deputy Captain Hansen followed his gaze and began to introduce with a smile.

"Actually, the Lord of Fanggu Town has wanted to build a new-style manor castle many times, but every time he has been delayed because of lack of money."

Rosen smiled slightly and asked, "Are you from Fanggu Town?"

"That's right. I used to serve as a soldier for Baron Moreau, and then I was promoted to mid-level. I felt that I had no future in this town, so I joined the Silver Moon City Defense Force."

"I think the valley is pretty good, why do you have no money?"

"There are so many reasons."

Hansen introduced it carefully: "First, the Morrow family is not good at running a business. Second, the place is small and there are few residents."

"The last point, and the most important point, is that the current lord has such a vampire-like sister. Any money he has left is squeezed out."

Rosen's eyes flashed and he asked, "Why squeeze it all out?"

"Because his sister likes to mess around, especially refining medicine, and she spends money lavishly. She buys all kinds of expensive medicine refining equipment from the Eastern Territory."

"As far as I know, more than twenty thousand crowns are spent on it every year."

"Later, the lord's wife couldn't bear it anymore and had a big quarrel with her husband, so the lord found a reason to marry off his sister. For this reason, she also married the most profitable winery in the family."

Rosen understood.

"With such a lord who dotes on his sister, no wonder you feel that there is no future in this town. I would have the same idea."

Hansen immediately found his soulmate and sighed.

"To be honest, the lord is actually a good person. Unfortunately, he has a soft temper and has no independent opinions. However, his sister is too independent. So it became such a tragedy."

While talking, the carriage drove all the way into Fanggu Town and quickly drove along the main road of the town to the lord's castle built on the hillside.

The old-fashioned military castle had a deep trench dug into the outer wall. There were some almost rusty metal barbs in the trench, and a dog that had the misfortune to fall was stuck in the trench.

There was only one way in and out of the castle, which was a cable-stayed suspension bridge. It was daytime, so the bridge was placed directly on the ditch.

Judging from the thick rust on the cables of the cable-stayed suspension bridge, it can be inferred that the bridge will not be retracted even at night. Perhaps, whether it can be retracted is a question.

When the carriage drove onto the wooden bridge, the wooden bridge made a groaning sound. Rosen was really worried that the thing would break.

Fortunately, it didn't stop in the end.

After entering the castle, there is a square courtyard. The high surrounding walls block most of the light, so the courtyard looks very dark.

It's only two o'clock in the afternoon, but it's like four or five o'clock in the evening, making people feel gloomy.

Vice-captain Hansen whispered in Rosen's ear.

"It's early autumn now, so it's not bad. If we were on duty here in the cold winter, it would freeze people to death."

Rosen felt the same way: "Living in a castle like this is really a chore."

It can be seen that other Silver Moon Rangers have the same idea.

The Bright Moon Carriage signifies noble status, so the castle steward came out to greet him early in the morning. After seeing Rosen, he quickly greeted him.

This is an old man with gray hair, probably in his early fifties, with a slightly hunched back and an apology written on his wrinkled face.

"I'm very sorry that I didn't come far to welcome you as a distinguished guest. May I ask who your distinguished guest is?"

"I am Master Rosen, the mayor of Crescent Town. I would like to come and visit Lord Moro."

Upon hearing this, the old butler's face became even more apologetic: "I'm afraid it can't be done now, because the lord is temporarily unavailable."

Before he finished speaking, he heard an angry male voice coming from the upper level of the castle.

"Sister, I don't have the money to bother you anymore~ Can you please calm down a little bit?"

The sound was heard far away and echoed throughout the castle area, making everyone who heard it look embarrassed, especially the old butler who had the strongest look on his face.

‘Cough cough~~Cough cough~~’

When he coughed continuously and heartbrokenly, another female voice came from above.

"I don't care, you must listen to me this time anyway, and I know you are rich, so I have brought you all my savings."

"As long as you are willing to support me, the alchemy workshop will definitely be built."

"As long as the workshop is built, the situation will get better soon!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another angry female voice came.

"Vivian~ This money is reserved for your nephew Bernard Shaw's tuition! It's my money. I have saved it for many years!"

It sounds like this should be Moreau's wife.

Vivian's voice then sounded.

"Madam Lord~ This is really a rare opportunity~ An opportunity that can change the world~ If you don't support me, then I will find someone else to help."

"When the time comes, the medicine refining workshop will open up and make a lot of money. Don't say that I don't care about my family!"

It could be heard that the three of them were probably standing by the window when they were talking, and their voices were loud, so everyone in the courtyard could hear them clearly.

The housekeeper did not want to make the family scandal public, so he continued to cough violently, hoping to attract the attention of the master.

But somehow, even though his cough was heartbreaking and his voice was loud, the master just couldn't hear his kind reminder.

The sounds from upstairs continued.

"Vivian, I have heard your words many times. Go ahead and harm other families. Don't harm the Morrow family. I beg you~"

The voice of the lord's wife was very sad, and even hatred could be vaguely heard.

If you think about it, you can understand that after marrying a lord, I thought I could live a good life, but I didn't expect that the lord had a terrible sister who was squandering money every day, so that a baron had to live a careful life.

This world is really weird.

Vivian obviously won't give up easily.

"Brother~what did you say?"

Lord Moreau didn't speak, and just let out a long sigh, which seemed to be his acquiescence in his wife's actions.

Vivian was very disappointed: "Hey, brother, don't you support me?"

Lord Moro's guilty voice immediately sounded.

"Sister~ I know your extraordinary talents and your grand desire to change the world, but I have really tried my best, hey~"

"Okay, brother, I won't force you anymore. When my alchemy workshop becomes famous, I will pay you back all the money I have owed you for so many years."

An angry female voice immediately sounded: "No need to pay it back, as long as you don't come to pester us."

"No, you must pay it back. I owe this to my brother!"

After saying this, there was silence upstairs. After a while, a figure appeared at the nearby small door. It was Vivian who was wearing a knight's leather armor.

She was travel-stained, and she carried a suitcase that looked like a first aid kit on her back. It was obvious that she had come back on horseback.

As soon as she appeared, she spotted Rosen and was startled: "Hey~ why are you here?"

Rosen spread his hands and said, "It seems that the medicine refining workshop is in trouble."

Vivian showed a hint of embarrassment on her face.

"No, no, no, it's not ruined. It's just going to be a little later. I plan to ask Baron Dumont for help, and he will definitely help."

If others had said this, Rosen would have thought it was a fantasy, but when Vivian said it, it was somewhat believable.

"What's the reason?"

"I'll tell you on the way. You happen to be here in a carriage, so we can go to Hepan Town together. Hepan Town is not far from here, and we'll be there in a few hours."

Rosen shook his head repeatedly: "Don't worry, Vivian."

He was planning to go, but not by himself. Instead, he asked Lord Moro to accompany him.

This will ensure basic personal safety

Maybe he heard the sound downstairs, and after a while, Baron Moreau also appeared at the door.

This is a tall and strong man, in his early forties, with handsome features and a beard, and he has the charm of a mature man.

His eyes are soft and his expression is gentle. At first glance, he looks like a good-natured gentleman with a steady personality.

Of course he had seen Rosen before, and after recognizing him, there was an awkward smile on his face.

"Master Rosen, I'm so sorry that you heard about these disgraceful family affairs of our family."

At the dark staircase behind Baron Moreau, there was a lady standing. Her face could not be seen clearly, but she could feel that she was full of anger.

Obviously, this is the lord's wife.

Rosen saluted the two of them according to noble etiquette, and then said: "It's nothing, who doesn't have something to worry about."

He went straight to the point: "Lord Moreau, if you are okay, I would like to invite you to visit Baron Dumont with me, is that okay?"

As soon as she heard about this, the lady behind her took a step forward and walked out of the door: "Why are you looking for my father?"

When she was exposed to the light, Rosen saw her appearance clearly, and his heart moved slightly.

‘Good guy, no wonder these lords like to marry Baron Dumont’s daughter, she’s really not bad looking. ’

At the age of thirty-five or six, she is still as beautiful and plump as a blooming rose, making people feel itchy just looking at her.

Thinking of the previous conversation, Rosen said: "I want to persuade Baron Dumont to cooperate with me and do some business."

The lady's expression changed, and then she shook her head: "It's impossible. My father has been supporting my eldest sister for so many years, and he won't support me."

In fact, if it weren't for Vivian's pressure, Moreau would not support Chapollet.

And even with Vivian's relationship, you can still feel the fragility of this alliance. I don't know when it will break, and then it will fall to Fubos.

Rosen felt that it was necessary for him to increase his chips to strengthen the existing alliance.

And this is also the main purpose of his trip south this time.

With this in mind, Rosen took out his biggest bargaining chip.

He smiled slightly, took out an arcane coin from his pocket and tossed it up and down.

"What if it is a big business that can contact Her Highness Heya Jiali?"

After tossing the arcane coin a few times, it landed in Lord Moro's hand.

Lord Moro took it and looked at it carefully, with a look of extreme surprise on his face, and handed the gold coin to his wife.

"It turns out to be an arcane coin from the Eastern Region, with the image of the Storm Duke printed on it."

Both of them were knowledgeable about goods, and they were immediately moved. They were also very shocked by Rosen's methods.

He was actually able to contact the princess of the East and got the princess's gold coins. The business between the two parties must be very big.

If Rosen is willing to let go and let some oil and water leak out, it will be enough to greatly improve the current situation of the Moreau family.

As a result, Moreau's attitude toward Rosen became much more enthusiastic.

He immediately said: "Lily, let's go, pack up, and let's go to see your father together. Vivian, Rosen, everyone come together."

Rosen immediately smiled: "It's a great honor."

Seeing that Lord Moreau planned to return the arcane coins to him, Rosen waved his hand.

"No, no, no, I'll give it to you as a souvenir. Think of it as a greeting gift for my unexpected visit."

To the lord, one thousand crowns is not a big sum of money, and at most it can only buy a superficial good face, but arcane coins are very rare, and using them as a greeting gift represents a serious attitude.

Lord Moro was a little excited. After all, this thing was very rare. If you show it off, you can boast a lot and earn a lot of face.

But he still refused: "No, this visiting gift is too expensive. You are building a town now and you need money right now."

Rosen smiled confidently: "Lord Moro, I am not short of money at all now."

"Oh~ that's right, thank you very much."

Lord Moreau happily put away the arcane coins. At the same time, he felt that Rosen had a good temperament and extraordinary abilities. He seemed to have done the right thing by supporting him to become the mayor.

Mrs. Moreau on the side was originally a little hostile to Rosen, but now her hostility is gone, and she has a lot more favorable impressions.

After all, everyone likes a generous and capable ally.

She secretly thought: 'This Master Rosen is so young, personable and knowledgeable. Now he can even win the favor of the Princess of the East. He is definitely a person with a great future. "

"It seems that my father made a mistake this time. After I return, I have to persuade my father.'