Chapter 734 Canonization (Part 2)

At noon, the bell rang. Floating in Yuanfan Harbor in early spring.

The originally unhurried migrant workers became rude and anxious at this moment, but soon, they waited.

"Today is a great day for the canonization of Lord Lulun Putka, my lord, give all the workers a lunch, with white bread, barbecue, and ale."

I saw a large group of people pushing the truck out.

All of a sudden, the workers cheered.

With the sound of noisy footsteps, all kinds of people rushed around the truck, and they all took their share, all with joyful faces.

A man with the appearance of a businessman was walking on the pier. At this time, many businessmen and captains were talking about it.

"Lord Farfell, Sir Nick, and now Lord Luren, Viscount Tertashaw is very generous, not only a knight, but even a lord is willing to be named, this is a large territory." A young man said enviously with.

"Not only that, it is said that His Excellency Shakat, the captain of the navy, will be the next lord to be conferred." Another middle-aged businessman said.

"Why, you know that other nobles are reluctant to seal their sons, so why does he seal a few at one go?" The young man seemed to be from an ordinary family, he said.

"You don't understand. You are not willing to be named because it is not the era that was created. It is said that Viscount Tetashaw used to start from scratch and didn't have many vassals. How can this be done? A nobleman must have a few loyal vassal families to last for a long time. Keep it up." The middle-aged businessman said disapprovingly.

Hearing this sentence, an old man in the distance immediately interrupted and said, "That's right, when every noble family is founded, there will always be some vassal families canonized, whoever catches up will be lucky."

"Also, last New Year, Baron Rocas handed over his territory and title to Viscount Tetashaw. Viscount Tetashaw's territory is said to have reached the size of an earl."

"Oh, and this matter, I haven't heard that His Majesty's new earl!"

"Not now. It will always be sealed in the future. How can a new earl family not have several lord families as vassals? Don't you think so?"

"It makes sense. I feel that a hundred years ago, the Rebide family was promoted to earl, and they also conferred several lords."

"By the way, Lord Farfell, as I have heard, is a knight favored by the God of War,

It's normal for him to be a Lord. Why should Sir Nick and this Lord Luren? "

"Are you new here? Sir Nick is the chief of the interior of the territory. No business can bypass him. He has made great contributions to the construction of the territory. Besides, he is a friend of Viscount Tetashaw when he was young, and he followed Viscount Tetashaw. It has been more than ten years, and now that Viscount Tetashaw has developed, he always has to give his friend a hand."

"What about Lord Lulun?" The young man was still a little unconvinced.

"Although Lord Lulun has not been with him for more than ten years, he has been with him for ** years. He is the head of the business in the territory. He has also made a lot of achievements. Besides, he has a grandson of a fifth-level mage!"

"Hiss, the grandson of a fifth-level mage, no wonder!" The young man was also convinced.

"So, it is very important to follow the right people early. Viscount Tetashaw is about to be promoted to earl, and his Yuansail Port is also developing rapidly. Everyone has passed through many ports, and only here is the most complete. "

"The navy protects the safety, the god of order and the goddess of commerce witnesses, the environment is beautiful, and there is no rubbish. This city will develop sooner or later. I have decided to move here early. I have already sent an application to the city hall. Maybe there will be some more." Take advantage of it!" The middle-aged businessman said proudly.

These words made everyone silent, and the businessman who happened to be walking here fell into deep thought.

What the middle-aged man said just now moved his heart. He knows the development of the port better than most people.

Just thinking about it, the businessman suddenly heard these people talking about another topic.

"Look, the patrol ship is dispatched again."

"Yes. These days are very busy. It is said that the governor Shakat has gone out to sweep up these damned pirates."

"These guys will get what they deserve one day, and the hanging rack on the pier is where they belong!"

These voices made the businessman wake up from his thoughts. He looked up and saw several ships going out to sea in the distance. On these ships, there were more than a dozen soldiers inquiring about them.

"These are patrol ships, they seem too small!" the man couldn't help asking.

"The patrol ship is a little smaller. It usually deals with smuggling ships on the pier. As for the pirates, it must be a regular fleet. Commander Shakat commanded the largest fleet." Those who talked did not mind having one more Strange visitor.

"Yeah, I've seen them before. They are all warships over 500 tons, which can hold hundreds of soldiers."

"Vice Captain Pick's fleet is also good, and there are several warships over 500 tons, and other ships can also fight pirates."

"It is said that there is also cooperation with the fleet of Prince Xiu Senya. This raid will definitely wipe out all these damned pirates. These guys dare to collect money from the merchant ships passing by on this commercial road!" The young man was angry. Said unfairly.

"The fleet is very powerful, but it is not easy to get rid of these pirates. That area is composed of a large number of islands, and the sea current is turbulent. It is densely covered with hidden reefs, and the channels for entering and exiting extend in all directions. When you see the navy, you will run away. When the navy leaves, Come back again, encirclement and suppression is very difficult!" This time, the middle-aged man said relatively cautiously.

"Yeah, they are like sharks waiting for an opportunity to pounce on their prey. Which of these pirates are not desperate, but also extremely cunning, it is difficult to encircle and suppress them. In fact, as long as the navy can suppress them and not make the situation worse, I will be very satisfied. "

The businessman nodded thoughtfully.

"By the way, I heard that the Pan Lunkuan Business Association is forming a convoy to deal with those pirates." Another person said.

"I don't know which country allows the establishment of private armies except for nobles and churches. Even those big business associations can have at most a small bodyguard if they don't have titles and charters." The middle-aged man said: "These bodyguards , cannot own crossbows, even steel shields are prohibited.”

"On the contrary, those registered adventurer adventure teams are subject to much lighter restrictions. They can hold light crossbows, shields and battle axes. Business associations want to protect safety and hire more of those adventure teams."

"How much is the difference between indirect employment and direct formation?"

"Of course there is a big difference. Although the adventure team is armed, they have no land and no money, so they can't grow long. It is said that an adventure team can survive for no more than five years. Therefore, it is very important to the nobles and the kingdom There is no immediate threat."

"Even if a powerful mercenary group appears, as long as the nobles and the kingdom buy a little, these mercenaries who are used to seeing money will turn their backs on the original group leader."

"However, business associations have strong economic power, and if they have armed forces, they can stabilize these armed forces for a long time and form traditions, which may threaten the safety of the Grand Master." The middle-aged man shook his head and said: "In addition to having The title, otherwise, the business association will not be able to form its own real armed force at all."

"I doubt the sanity of the Pan Lunkuan Business Association. I believe that the charges of rebellion may be charged to these people at any time, and there is no need to send troops at all. Only a paper order is needed to allow these business associations to enter Prison, their property was confiscated."

"I heard that the Pan Lunkuan Business Association has a good relationship with Viscount Edel."

"The relationship with Viscount Edel is good or not. His Majesty the King, the Church, the Adventurer's Guild, and other nobles will not allow this kind of rule-breaking thing to happen. Just wait and see, if the Pan Lunkuan Business Association continues , only the fate of perishing." The middle-aged man finally concluded.

Hearing this, the businessman admired him very much. He didn't expect that there are people in this small city who have this insight.

The businessman didn't continue to listen. He felt that what he had heard was enough. At this time, it was almost noon, and the workers came over contentedly, ready to work.

Even if there are pirates on the commercial route, the route is also very busy. During this time, at least five or six ships were seen docking at the pier.

The tax collectors registered one by one, and they were busy, obviously making a lot of money.

After a while, the dock area was busy again.

The merchant walked slowly, and the dock area only had busy shops and bars, as well as some warehouses filled with worthless things.

There is a checkpoint in front, and between the two checkpoints, the businessman saw a huge warehouse group.

Here, it is goods of invaluable value.

But the merchant believes that it is very difficult to rob these goods, because every few steps, you can meet a soldier, not to mention the thick city wall and arrow tower, and there is a pair of heavy crossbows on it. They bring security.

As long as they are legitimate businessmen, they will be very relieved, thinking that the warehouse fees and taxes they pay are worth it.

Arriving at a warehouse, the businessman went in.

"Master Hawke!" The few people who were counting immediately saluted as soon as they saw him.

Hawk walked over leisurely and said, "How's the count?"

"Basically, it has been counted, and the pier has been entrusted, and there are no omissions in the count now. The management of this pier is still quite strict." Someone replied.

"It seems that there is really a reason for Memimi to relocate here." Hawke muttered, and he turned out to be the son of the president of the Pilgrimage Business Association branch of the Faith Kingdom: "If that's the case, then you Keep counting, I'm going to go shopping in the city in the afternoon."

"Master Hawke, we have inspected the city and found that the city was planned when it was first built. It is very reasonable to divide it into a small market and a large market."

"Oh, tell me first, what's there?" Hawke said, "I can also check it in a targeted manner."

"Yes, Mr. Hawke, the small market is where every street gathers. There is a small market, mainly for daily goods and dishes, to supply the surrounding area."

"The Grand Bazaar is a specially designated large-scale trading area. A special no-night system is implemented in the area, and it operates day and night. Many business associations have established their strongholds here. Lord Hawke, if we want to establish a branch here, in this Regional establishment is relatively good."

This time, Hawke didn't answer directly, but shook his head and said, "It depends on Mei Mimi's determination, Father's decision, and the compromise with the local business association." (!)