European Emperor Cultivation System

Chapter 109 The Messenger from Rouen

The tenderness of last night did not fade away with the alcohol, but the love between the two became more and more intense. The light of the sun reflected on the golden hair, shining dazzling light.

Looking at Catherine who was sleeping soundly, with her playful face, one couldn't help but want to sneak a kiss. The long eyelashes that stretched naturally were full of youthfulness, but there was already a bit of mature charm between the lips.

Taking advantage of the time when everyone was still asleep, Li Peijun returned to her boudoir with Catherine in her sleep, and then went back to her couch alone to catch a sleep.

Everyone got up very late today. After all, everyone's nerves were highly tense in the past two days, and they didn't replenish their energy for some time. The maid who came in to clean the house was also doing her duty, and didn't disturb everyone's dreams.

The sun is rising, and Li Peijun, who is full of energy, has started to live like a model worker again. Compared with the previous appearance of muddling along when he was an apprentice knight, Li Peijun now seems to be another person.

The physical attributes endowed by the system are different from ordinary endurance and endurance. The recovery of mental strength and the unique self-healing ability allow Li Peijun to work like a half-robot.

Now that the territory has basically achieved great unification, the internal digestion work will continue for a year and a half to complete. According to the information provided by the Chamber of Commerce, most of the overseas nobles are conservative masters, not too aggressive, and they guard their own One-third of an acre of land happily lives a small life.

Li Peijun, who has been idle, is a little bored. Compared with the mountains of official documents every day, and the trivial things that disturb his thoughts from time to time, he hopes to lead thousands of cavalry with his sword to level everything he encounters.

If it wasn't for him to do everything by himself, he could be a hands-off shopkeeper and delegate the power at hand, but Li Peijun didn't dare, he still wanted to know more about all the situations in the city.

"Report to the lord, there are messengers outside asking to see."

Since the lord's office is set up in the monastery, nuns are responsible for all matters big and small. Li Peijun is currently busy with the matter of whether the price of crops should be controlled. set aside.

"Messenger? Where did it come from? What are you here for? Are you looking for us?"

Li Peijun asked several questions in a row. After all, in his own impression, he hadn't had any interest disputes with the outside world recently, and the chamber of commerce didn't seem to have made any big moves.

The maid nodded and replied, "A messenger from Rouen."

When Li Peijun heard that it was the distinguished guests from the Duke's capital, he didn't dare to neglect him at all, and hurriedly said, "Ruen, invite them in."

Taking advantage of the time before people came in, Li Peijun simply tidied up his attire, arranged the messy files on the table and piled them up in the corner, and respectfully waited for the envoy's arrival.

There are seven envoys in total, and they are all in the common Norman costume. Different from the knights, they have a miniature double-edged ax pinned to their waists, which is also a unique feature of Viking pirates. Can't help laughing, Li Peijun suppressed a smile, and welcomed him solemnly.

"Welcome everyone from afar. I am the lord of Harfleur, Your Excellency Bruno. The seven of you are all distinguished guests from Rouen. I don't know the purpose of the Duke sending you here."

The leading emissary took a small step forward and reported back: "Your Excellency the Duke intends to make peace with the King of England, so he specially sent us to find out the news, and hopes that Harfleur and Honfleur can provide corresponding help."

Li Peijun cast his eyes on the person in front of him, and said after a moment of silence: "Oh? So, there is also a dispatch mission from Honfleur, and your respective missions are different, right?"

The messenger smiled and nodded.

Li Peijun silently made up his own little calculations in his heart. He knew that this road to marriage would not yield substantial results. Denmark, another Viking group of the same family, is ravaging the entire territory of England.

The real reconciliation between the two countries will not be reached until four years later in 991, and the first marriage will not be until 11 years later when Denmark invades England and Ethelred II goes into exile in Normandy. The duke's sister Emma.

"Hafleur is willing to help the Duke's actions at this time. The local chamber of commerce often travels between the two sides of the strait and has a certain understanding of the surrounding geography and culture. I believe they will definitely help."

The faces of the messengers were full of doubts, "The Chamber of Commerce? Are you sure that the Chamber of Commerce will do its best to help the Principality?"

It's no wonder that these guys have such expressions. After all, in other places, businessmen are inferior to others. Naturally, the high-ranking aristocrats are afraid of how these guys who are fed up with anger will treat them after they leave their residences. Own.

"You don't have to worry too much. In Hafleur, merchants are nobles. In order to make everyone feel at ease, I will go with you to complete this mission successfully." Li Peijun calmly gave a reassurance.

Traveling together is really not to help people negotiate marriage matters. Li Peijun wants to take this opportunity to see the situation in England. It is basically impossible to overthrow the rule of the British king in one fell swoop. It is still very easy to find a place to stay or something.

The situation in England at the moment can be described as internal and external troubles. Ethelred II was not the first legal heir at first. After the death of his brother Edward the Martyr, he hastily succeeded to the throne. During his reign, the royal power fell and the church power expanded. The King's grip is waning.

The external environment is not optimistic either. Denmark almost regards England as its own back garden, looting every two days. Just like the Vikings established the Normandy Duchy in Frank, the Danes also ceded a large area of ​​land from the west coast of England for Immigrants live.

The more chaotic the situation is, the easier it is for Li Peijun to attack. He is now in the northwestern border of France, and there are only a few types of expansion scope for the next step. The principality must not let go, and there is a danger of being wiped out by the joint effort Well, the Nordic Viking navy can't beat it at all, and only England on the other side is a soft persimmon.

"I implore you to stay in the city for a day. I will discuss specific matters with the backbone of the chamber of commerce today, and I can set sail tomorrow." Li Peijun began to be polite, showing his friendship as a landlord.

The envoys collectively bowed and thanked: "Then respect is worse than obedience."

Li Peijun took the missions to visit the city of Hafleur. Compared with the majestic and majestic capital Rouen, this remote port city really has nothing to praise. Within an hour, the whole journey ended hastily. up.

Since there were no extra guest rooms in the monastery, Li Peijun asked the staff of the chamber of commerce to find a good resettlement house in the city. The enthusiasm of the chamber of commerce exceeded the envoy's expectations. After all, in their impression, most of the merchants were bitter A mean sycophantic smiley face.

The short-term cooperation has already formed a community of interests between the chamber of commerce and the lord. From time to time, Li Peijun will personally coordinate the trade disputes of the chamber of commerce in other places. The chamber of commerce also does its best to provide assistance.

"Okay, I wish you all a good rest, and set sail tomorrow morning."

After Li Peijun settled the crowd, he turned around and whispered, "British, here I come."

(End of this chapter)