European Emperor Cultivation System

Chapter 116
"It seems that the British dried fish is no different from the Norman one, haha, it tastes like home." The envoys were not in a hurry to meet the King of England. It was only just noon, and everyone was in the market. The collection went on a shopping spree.

The aristocrats who suddenly became rich did not hesitate to buy them. As long as they liked the novelties along the street, they would pack them up and take them away regardless of the price. The half-empty bags became heavy again.

Li Peijun, who was behind, leaned over and whispered, "According to their speed, will something happen?"

A thousand pennies, at that time, would have been enough for a commoner to spend most of his life, but if it were in the hands of these prodigal sons, it would not be enough to survive a few days of tossing.

Possant also had a weary smile on his face, "If we really run out of money, we will have to stay in London for a few days. Then I will write to Hastings Port, and the Chamber of Commerce will send someone to meet us."

"Then I'm relieved. I'm most afraid that the money will be spent before things are done." Li Peijun felt a little more at ease when he heard Possang's careful arrangement.

Different from the extravagant nobles, Passant started a business along the way, selling the goods he brought around, and got back a lot of favorite goods, and he also had some pennies on hand.

"Your Excellency Possant, your business skills are pretty good, why do you keep saying that you can't do business?"

Li Peijun was amazed when he saw that Possang went through almost all the commodities in his hand.

Possang tidied up the exchanged cloth, and said leisurely: "It's really not as expected. These transactions are small losses at the moment. After all, we still need a lot of emergency money, so we have to sell them at a discount. But these other kinds of cloth, I don’t know how much Hafleur can sell it for.”

Li Peijun looked at the cloth, which was of good quality. Although it is at a loss right now, it can be sold at a good price in due time. "We will be doing big business when the materials in the fief are fully supplied by the end of the year. This small loss is nothing."

After everyone finished purchasing, the pennies on hand of the nobles suddenly decreased by one-fifth. This was only discovered after they calculated and counted.

"My God, I didn't expect to spend so much at once."

"Look at you, I told you not to buy so many decorations, and I don't know why you, a big man, want these."

"It's all of you, how can I find an English woman when I run out of money."

"Stop arguing, let's not say a word, we are here to deal with business."

"Playing with women is also serious business."

Li Peijun watched silently from the sidelines, wondering why the Duke would send these people to take on this important task.

On the streets of London, pubs can be seen everywhere, sometimes just passing one, and the impression in my mind has not faded away, and there is another one in front of me.

"It's no wonder that later generations say that British pub culture is prevalent, so it has its origins now." Li Peijun said with self-satisfaction.

Pedestrians who are busy will go in for a drink or two when they find time. The polite and polite gentleman in front of them is just a drunken drunk. The outside of the tavern looks the same as a house, except that the space is slightly larger.

Li Peijun didn't have any intention of staying, after all, he only wanted to get the serious business done quickly, but the noble envoys stopped and watched, as if they were greedy, and their footsteps moved towards the tavern unknowingly a few steps.

The leading emissary suggested: "In my opinion, everyone might as well go to the tavern and have a drink or two to quench your thirst. I don't know how this fine wine in England tastes like."

"Maybe the bartender is a pretty woman or something, hehehe."

"You guys are really enough, you can have something to do with women."

"Don't talk about it, drinking is a mistake, let's get the business done first."

"Don't worry, it won't be too late to meet the King of England until tomorrow, so take your time today and have a drink to cheer you up."

"Yes, yes, anyway, there is plenty of time, let's go."

Li Peijun was really speechless. With the speed of these guys procrastinating, he didn't know if he could get things done.

"My lord, it's almost summer. It's also very good to drink a few sips of sake on a hot day to relieve the heat." Possant saw his displeased face, so he enlightened him a few words.

The decoration in the tavern was similar to what I met in Rouen before. The bartender who served the guests was a handsome guy, but he disappointed the messenger. Fortunately, the fancy bartending skills dispelled a lot of the lost atmosphere.

Zhang Yang's horned helmet can attract a lot of attention everywhere, and Li Peijun follows him, with several pairs of eyes staring at him all the time, feeling uncomfortable all over.

"Hey, it's a pity that she's not a girl. This skill really has nothing to say."

The nobleman at the side comforted: "Tais, drink at ease, women, where are you?"

"That's right, haha, Dorrent, you still know how to enlighten people. Every time we quarrel, you help persuade us. It's hard work for you. Come on, cheers." The two clinked glasses happily, and then took a drink And do.

The cautious and conservative English people seldom talk to strangers on weekdays. If guests from other places want to understand the local customs, they must do as the Romans do.

In the tavern, after two glasses of sake, the gap will be diffused, and people can enjoy the wine and talk, forgetting their own identity and status, which is also a unique feature of England.

There is a common saying in later generations: If you want to open the mouth of a British spy, you don't need to torture him to extract a confession. You just need to take him to a tavern and have a drink, and you will get the information you want.

The head of the envoy was obviously more concerned about business. Compared with him, the accompanying nobles seemed more like they were out for sightseeing.

"What? You said that the King of England is not in London?" Hearing this news, the head of the regiment and Li Peijun were very surprised, but the others didn't care and continued to drink freely.

Bubbles rise from the bottom to the sky and turn into a pile of white foam on the surface of the liquid. This kind of beer fermented from barley is very suitable for the appetite of these old men. Since the drink is paid enough, the bartender is also a wise addition A lot of honey to taste.

"Unfortunately, Your Excellency, it is indeed the case. The King of England is very suspicious. He dare not stay in such a dangerous place in London for a few days. He usually stays in the palace in Norfolk. The last time I saw the King of England It was also three months ago that Wang paraded past."

The bartender handed over the freshly prepared beer, "The current situation is so chaotic, you have to bring a lot of followers wherever you go, otherwise you will easily get into trouble."

"These will be troublesome." The leader took the beer and shook the glass slightly to make the honey more evenly distributed.

"Fortunately, Norfolk is not far from London. It takes two hours to ride a horse." Possant on the side had already spread out the map and started planning.

The head of the group nodded and drank a glass of beer.

"Stanley, don't be depressed, find two women to cheer you up tonight." At the other end of the long table, Tas, who was already drunk, raised his glass and shouted towards the air.

"Tes, you guy will definitely die among women in the future."

"Hahaha, peony flowers are so romantic even if they die as ghosts." Tas didn't take it seriously, and drank another cup staggeringly.

Li Peijun put his head on the table and asked expressionlessly, "We don't need to sleep in church tonight. Whenever I open my eyes and see the cross hanging above my head, I have the illusion of ascension."

Possang nodded with a smile and said, "Tonight we will settle down in the distribution area for out-of-town merchants, but there may be some restrictions on nighttime activities, and the controls here are relatively strict."

"I don't need to look at those crosses to fall asleep. Anyway, there is nothing to do at night, so I don't care about it." Li Peijun picked up his wine glass in relief, took a sip, and couldn't help frowning.

"It's still a bit off."

　I didn't want to give names to these messengers at first, but after thinking about it, I gave them. After all, each has its own characteristics, hahaha

　　
　
(End of this chapter)