European Emperor Cultivation System

Chapter 176 The True Intention

"Oko, please speak more clearly. What do you mean, my mission has been completed, and your mission has just begun." Nathan kept asking, but Oko just kept his mouth shut and kept silent about the true intention of the trip. Don't talk.

"The lord entrusted you with the most important part of the entire task, and you have done it very well, and we will take care of the rest of the chores. Just like doing business, you are only responsible for negotiating the business, unloading and transporting the goods. These are our responsibilities." Aoke was also panicked by Fan's ears, so he had to make up a reason to fool him.

After hearing this, Nathan was very touched, deeply impressed by the Lord's kindness, patted the dust on his body, and polished the seal on his chest, "Sure enough, the Lord has discerning eyes, and knows that great things need to be informal , Of course, my trump card is reserved for the most critical time, um, almighty lord, thank you for allowing me to serve a wise lord."

Aoke didn't bother to talk about it, and let Nathan brag about himself, and a group of people galloped towards the nearby West Sussex County.

Although the administrative concepts of the two did not officially distinguish the eastern and western counties through the Local Government Act until 1888, the geographical concept has already taken shape as early as now. In order to please the power of the church, the ruler of West Sussex He is a devout monk.

"Ah, great and powerful lord, your brilliance is more dazzling than the sun. The territory you rule is a piece of pure land. Wherever the iron hoof goes, it will be included in the territory of the kingdom. Your achievements, even Charlemagne The Great Emperor and Julius Caesar are far behind, and your wisdom is far superior to that of the ancient Greek sages, ah..."

"Stop it, you've been singing praises since you answered your question before, why can't you stop for a while, I feel like you will suffocate if you don't talk for a quarter of an hour, you have to pay attention to how you behave Hard work, hard work, do you understand? Not by mouth, but by hands, and hardworking hands can create everything." Oko couldn't help interrupting Nathan's thoughts, and taught him seriously.

"Oco, please pay attention to your words. Please call me Diplomat Nathan. For me, a smooth tongue is like hands. He can replace weapons and fight everywhere for me. Don't, don't, I won't say it , Can’t you just stop talking?” Nathan saw that Aoke was so angry that he drew his sword and made sense, and he repeatedly apologized and confessed.

Okko frightened a lot, and finally got quiet, "You really want to talk nonsense later, don't get in the way of our serious business, you go to the monastery, reason with those priests, overthrow their beliefs, slander their God, Use your slick tongue to press them on the ground and rub them hard."

"If I really want to do this, can I come back alive? Although I don't like God, after all, these beliefs are the result of interests, but if everyone regards it as the truth, it will be an iron-clad order." Nathan is not stupid and knows the pros and cons.

Auke yelled: "It's good to know, the church's devotion to God is just like my yearning for tranquility, if you continue to whisper in my ears people who don't understand, you know what I will do."

After finishing speaking, he rolled up his arms. Nathan looked at the rough wooden wrists, and compared with his small body, he knew that the other party could easily throw him far away like a javelin without thinking.

Since there is no administrative independence, West Sussex does not have a special county seat. The chamber of commerce set off from Eastbourne all the way west, passing through Lewis, Brighton and Worthing, and did not visit the sheriff as before. The mayor was just buying bulk grain along the street, but the ones on the manor were ignored by everyone.

"Oke, what are you doing with your loads of food? It's too clumsy and heavy to carry. There are no ships from the chamber of commerce nearby, and merchant ships from other places can't be trusted." Nathan's face was full of doubts. I know what this guy Aoke is trying to figure out.

"If it can't be transported, it can only be destroyed on the spot. Otherwise, it will be cheaper for others. Anyway, these grains are not worth much." Aoke didn't care. After collecting the last batch of loose grains, he began to order his subordinates Send the bulk grain back together.

"If you really want to buy it, why don't you go to the manor to buy it? The big nobles who control the land have a lot of food in their hands. What's the difference between you doing this and putting a lot of silver ingots on the ground and focusing on picking up small copper coins."

Nathan is even more confused now. Aoke is afraid that he will think about it later, so he simply revealed a little inside story to him, "This is the real intention of the lord. He wants to fight a war by purchasing food. The reason why we chose East Sussex is also because of the low grain production here and the poor ability to resist risks. If we buy Kent’s grain at the price given to Sheriff Edwin, we will go bankrupt within three days.”

"Huh? Isn't East Sussex facing the sea? If you can't go to the sea to catch some aquatic products, you can survive. If you don't, you can just slaughter some livestock." Nathan stood on the position of a nobleman and expressed why not The mincemeat argument.

Oke laughed loudly, "The nobles don't care about the life and death of the common people. I believe that Edwin will stay by the warm fireplace this winter and count his skyrocketing wealth so that he can't sleep happily. As for Those half-dead civilians can only control as much as they can get."

Then he showed an unfathomable expression, "Being one step ahead of the enemy's action, we can take the lead and turn the hungry and cold civilians into a death squad that destroys the enemy's wall. It sounds pretty good."

Nathan rolled his eyes at him, "I didn't expect your tongue to be quite slippery, but it's a pity that it's still a bit late. Do you want to swear allegiance to me, and I can pass on everything I've learned all my life to you."

"No, hurry up, I want to board the merchant ship and return to the port before dark." Aoke didn't want to pay attention, and hurriedly urged Nathan to get on the road.

Although there are many places to stay on this road, the distance between the farthest two places is only 80 kilometers, and it doesn't take much time to go back and forth on the same day.

Aoke was just one of the members of the chamber of commerce. The other two larger caravans headed north to Kent and Surrey respectively. They had only one purpose, to buy up all the bulk grain on the market.

On the deck, after the counting and shipment of the grain was completed, Aoke also came to thank Nathan solemnly.

"Sir Nathan, oh no, Diplomat Nathan, it's an honor to complete this mission with you, if you don't gossip too much, I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to work with you again, Oco, I salute you. "

"If the next time you raise your arm is to help me fly the enemy, I will be honored to work with you again." Nathan also paid tribute.

After a busy day, everyone seemed a little tired. Aoke persuaded: "Diplomat Nathan, it's getting late, let's take a rest early. The sea is cold at night, don't suffer from the wind and cold."

Nathan disagreed, "It's okay, Your Excellency Oke, a real diplomat needs a pair of strong bones to be able to take on important tasks. Go and rest first."

After saying goodbye to Aoke, looking at the sea of ​​stars, Nathan couldn't help saying with emotion: "Oh, in the vast sea, there is only... ah."

Nathan rubbed his nose subconsciously, only to realize that his bones were a little chilly, so he had no choice but to give up, and hurriedly hid in the cabin.

(End of this chapter)