Mercenaries and Adventurers

Kiel's words stunned the businessman on the opposite side: "Isn't that the case?"

With a light cough, Kiel licked his face and said: "As you can see, the team I lead are all poor people. They were bullied at the Baishi city wall checkpoint. This time they returned to their hometown in the southern province to find a Find a place where you can live safely and avoid disaster. We still have some food, but the food needs to be heated to be convenient to eat, and heating requires flames, and flames need firewood."

Kiel pointed to the north-south mountain range on the west side of the town: "A few days ago, we could rely on picking up dead branches from the woods on both sides of the trade road, or logging to obtain firewood. But now that we are on the edge of the town, naturally we can't do that anymore, right? ?”

Keir rode in a higher position on the horse. He looked around: "There are relatively open fields nearby, and there is no suitable place to get firewood."

Mr. "Dry Flat Olier" immediately said: "Yes, yes, there is a large forest just to the east of the town, and the firewood in the town is usually obtained there, just." He rubbed his fingers and made a gesture The action of collecting coins: "It's just that the land is owned by the owner, and you need to pay for picking and cutting. The "sawlog" merchant who owns the forest land will pay according to the number of people and the amount of logging."

He put on a smiling face: "Not many, everyone in the town can afford it. Of course, if you don't want to spend time looking for firewood every day, you can also buy it in the town. We have everything here!"

Kiel twitched his lips and said with a cold face: "You may have misunderstood me. There are so many people here, at least a fraction of the population of the town. The daily firewood needs are not small."

Keir continued: "So, here I hope that the various chambers of commerce in Dorne Town can help exempt our poor people from the daily cost of cutting firewood. Or, the chamber of commerce in the town will provide a part of free sponsorship Firewood for living? How about it?"

Hearing the unreasonable request of Knight Kiel, the businessman's face twitched, but he still maintained a smiling face. He rolled his eyes and did not refuse: "This, I can't make the decision by myself. I really hope that I can help you with your noble deed, but after all, this is not a small amount, I have to go back and report to the Chamber of Commerce that manages the town, and see what the above people think."

Kiel nodded: "Then please as soon as possible, I hope that this matter can be implemented before this evening. After all, the circle of wooden posts and wooden fences around this open space are not bad for burning firewood."

These words made 'Olier Dry' almost unable to hold back the expression on his face.

"Just kidding, please don't worry, before dark, we won't take your idea of ​​the wooden railing. By the way, I have another question. Since this open space is temporarily provided for Kendall's army to station and repair, So the army has been away for a few days, what is the use of staying here?"

For this question, 'Olier the Dry' answered easily: "The caravans passing by in the town originally parked their vehicles in the backyards of various hotels, but with the expansion of the town and the addition of buildings, the It is said that the width of the street is narrow, and the backyards of the hotels built in the early days are not enough for today’s caravans. Therefore, various chambers of commerce discussed to leave this place, so that some large-scale caravan carriages can be directly parked here safely.”

Smiling, the businessman shrugged his shoulders: "You have also seen that in the current situation, it is difficult for a small caravan to run business as before. The caravan must be larger in order to deal with all kinds of dangers on the road. .”

"It's like a place with a lot of bandits in the western provinces, how to deal with it?"

Kiel guessed like this, but he didn't expect that Mr. "Dry Olier" knew the western provinces very well, so he nodded in recognition of Kiel's metaphor.

"Then, please allow me to resign first. I will fully convey your request to the Chamber of Commerce. We will also send a few security guards from the town to help you assist the guards at the gate of the open space."

"Whatever you want, we will send people to protect us. After all, the reputation of Dorn Town is quite loud."

"Hahahaha, just kidding."

"Hahahaha, just kidding."

Afterwards, Mr. 'Olier the Dry' took the remaining two riders and turned back towards the town. But when I returned, I was not as anxious as I was when I came.

Kiel also turned around, watching hundreds of people gradually fill up the seemingly large open space in chaos.

He shook his head. This area is enough for the Kendall army with a large number of logistics carriages. Unexpectedly, ordinary people with a similar number occupy here in disorder. It seems that there is not enough space.

"Priest Batar, Bloodyaster, Ron Barford, and the captains of each team, come here!"

Keel rode his horse towards the center of the clearing, when the shouts sounded, which immediately overwhelmed the messy noises around him.

All the people who were called approached Kiel, and as soon as they came, Kiel commanded: "This Dorne town may stay for two days, we need to inquire about the news here, sell the seized goods, and raise the necessary supplies Tools. Therefore, such a mess is not a problem, the position of the team to rest and repair needs to be adjusted!"

"Keil, tell me, we will listen to you."

Priest Batar naturally supports the decision of the Kiel warrior, as long as it is beneficial to the mission and the people.

Bloodfang didn't care. He expected that he would be assigned a task, so he leaned against the side of Kiel's carriage and just listened.

The middle-aged businessman Barford was a little anxious. He was actually trying to adjust the positions of the people who came in just now, but many people were reluctant, and they couldn't move after sitting on the ground. At this moment, he took out a muslin towel, wiped the sweat from his neck, and took out a small water bag, and took a sip of sweet honey water.

The four armed group leaders who basically only obeyed Kiel's orders also rushed over with their deputies.

Originally, they didn't have assistants. After all, each person manages more than 20 people, and most of them only use one voice, and then they can call out the names of everyone in the team.

But in the past two days, Keir simply organized their training. Each of them had twenty-five people, and the originally messy weapons and equipment were also redistributed.

The tall and strong young man picked up a long-handled ax and heavy hammer with two hands. Each team also arranged four or five young hunters from the former village. In addition, the captured wooden shields were paired with uniform machetes. A team of at least five people.

In addition to the long sword, the rest of the combatants were also given a long wooden stick and a rope, so they could insert the long sword on the wooden stick that was drawn out of the groove in a short time, and then use the rope Strap it tight and use it as a makeshift spear.

Not only did the weapons change, the young people in the team needed to get used to it again, but each team Kiel also rearranged their manpower and dispersed the men who were familiar with the team before to avoid bullying and oppression within the team.

Because all the people under him have changed, it is necessary to add a deputy to command and lead the team. Of course, this deputy, Keir, let the captains choose by themselves. The combination of the main and the deputy must be smooth and appropriate, so it is better to choose someone familiar.

As for the extra people, they were absorbed by Kiel into a team directly under his command. Together with these people who were the first to surrender and listen to the order, there were about forty armed youths under Kiir's direct command.

At this moment, Keir jumped off his horse, pointed to the surrounding rectangular wooden fence and said, "You four, lead someone to guard one of the surrounding walls, three teams are in charge of the fence, and one team is in charge of guarding the gate. Batar, you Let the religious believers gather together, find a place to rest in the middle of the open space, and concentrate the wounded in the team, and still be responsible for the medical treatment of the team. Barford, you let the priests help you, and let the scattered people be divided into groups leaning against the wall There are three parts, the middle of which is specially reserved for religious believers."

"At the same time, let the people carrying the supplies on the list unload them neatly near the inner side of the gate of the open space, as well as the surrendered bandits. I promised to let them live, but I didn't say that I would sell them. Everyone They all signed a note of arrears for me, and then according to the rules of Dorn Town, they were directly sold to various local merchants who like to order people around. Xueyaster, go to the carriage and get a sum of money, you wait Come with me at once."

After everyone heard the order, they bowed and obeyed. Keir shook his head at Xueyasite: "Let's go, let's go to the town. You are responsible for going to the tavern to inquire about the details of the town. The situation in several counties on the west side of the province, and the latest situation in Belizefa City that the priest is concerned about. Of course, there are other surrounding towns, bandit gangs, and villages and towns."

"So many."

Blood Fangste smiled, and organized his equipment, making himself look more like a caravan guard looking for opportunities. But he was originally a caravan guard, so he didn't need to dress up.

He originally wanted to return the borrowed crossbow to Kiel, but Kiel was unloading the weapon on the blood licking grass into his carriage at this time.

"What? Don't you bring these equipments? You don't need a spear, but a bow and arrow?"

Kiel shrugged: "You all say that the security of Dorne Town is chaotic and easy to be stolen. How dare I carry extra things on the horse, just a set of harness for riding it. You said, the horse will not be lost too, right? ?”

Rolling his eyes, Xueyasite said speechlessly: "If the shop loses all the horses of the customers who come to trade, then they will still open a shop. Don't worry, I have been here before, and there are many shopkeepers in the shop. Thugs, although their skills are not very good, but when you enter the store, they will send a special person outside the store to help customers look after the horses."

"Chaos and poor law and order, that's what you say to your own people in the town. As for the outsiders and merchants, as long as you can control your lower body and hands, I think it's fine here."

Keir was curious: "What if you don't control it? How about it?"

Xueyasite raised his finger and pointed to the debtor outside the wooden fence wall who began to work hard again under the whip: "What else can I do? I owe money and work hard. Fortunately, debtors are not slaves. Although they are beaten, they still have to work hard." Work hard, but at least you won't die. Well, at least it looks like that on the surface. How those gangs make money off of the evil in people's hearts, I don't know."

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The two were ready, and the other people in the open space gradually became orderly from a mess under the urging of the armed youths and priests.

Of course, this 'neatness' is actually very limited.

"Batar, the team is handed over to you, let's go to Dorn Town to see." Kiel shouted to the priest who was helping the injured people.

Priest Batar seemed to dislike Dorne Town, the God of Wealth's stronghold, so he waved his hands and said, "Be careful of falling into the trap of wealth and desire. By the way, when will you two come back? Keel, the team is leaving You can't."

"I may be back before evening. As for Bloodyaster, he has a heavy task, so it's hard to say."

Xueya Ster laughed: "I'm going to have a good drink tonight!"

Then the two rode away from here under the envious eyes of the surrounding people.

At the gate, after a short delay, the security guards that Mr. "Dry Olier" said were already in place, and they were looking at each other with a group of armed people arranged by Keel inside and outside the gate. with.

Keir was also polite, and directly ordered the team leader loudly: "Keep an eye on the people from these towns. Don't let any outsiders in without my order."

"Yes, Lord Knight!"

The captain shouted loudly, making the faces of several town security guards standing guard outside the gate look ugly.

When Kiel and Bloodtooth Ster passed by here on horseback, Kiel took a look at the uniforms of the security guards in Dorne, and found that the other party had a studded leather helmet on his head and a thick cloth armor with a thin armor plate on his body. , Metal Bracers, Leather Gloves. In addition to the steel long sword hung on the wide and strong cowhide belt, there is also an additional iron-clad stick with blood on the head. It is estimated that this is often used to maintain 'law and order'.

The lower body is a pair of studded thick cloth war skirt from the hem to the calf, and a pair of iron-toed leather boots.

To be honest, this equipment is already very good. Although it is not comparable to the leather combat armor of the Kendall guards, it is already the best equipment in the group of security guards that Kiel has seen all the way from the north. .

This set of equipment can't be taken down without a few gold coins.

At least Bloodyaster looked envious.

It's just that the equipment is good, and he doesn't know how effective the guards are. Of course, Kiel has no plans to attack Dorne Town. He knows that it is impossible to take it down. Regardless of the hundreds of young people under his command, there are only a hundred people who are really capable of fighting, and the average strength of these hundred people is also Very limited, it is estimated that even ordinary ferocious bandits can't beat them.

Just as Kiel and Bloodgaster left here on horseback, he was stopped by Ms. Feneya who was waiting at the door.

"Knight Kiel, have you forgotten some of the rewards you deserve?"

Ms. Feneya walked out with her sister. The recuperation these days has made her feel better. Most of the injuries from the beatings have healed, at least she can't see the miserable appearance when she was rescued before.

"I haven't forgotten, ma'am, let's go now? You seem to have property in the town, right? The store was given to me, how will you and this little girl live? It won't be to borrow a sum of money and go to the casino Try your luck here?"

Kiel said jokingly.

Lady Faenea walked into Bloodlicker, and another of her girls walked into the prairie horse that Bloodfangster was riding.

She stretched out her hand to Kiel and said, "How to survive, I have my own way. I don't believe in luck for a long time. People can only rely on themselves. Although it is a bit disrespectful, the great gods of all walks of life probably also You don't like a woman like me, do you?"

Bloodfang also looked at Kiel and asked for a signal. Kiel nodded, and leaned over to pull Ms. Feneya onto Bloodlicking Grass.

Keir didn't let the opponent sit in front of him, but sat on the original weapon rack on the horse's back. It's empty now, but you can sit on it sideways.

Next to him, Bloodyaster also pulled the young girl onto the horse, but his prairie horse was not as tall and strong as the Bloodlicker, and the newcomer could only sit in front of his saddle.

He moved as far back as he could, barely enough to fit a slender young girl in front of him.

The young girl leaned against Xueyaster's arms, but the middle-aged man Xueyaster was quite uncomfortable.

"That's not good. I think that compared to mediocre ordinary people, people like you who have 'complex' life experiences are more loved by gods."

Lady Feneia grabbed the weapon rack with one hand, and the rainproof cloak that Kiel wore over the armor with the other to stabilize her figure.

"Will you? Thank you for your comfort."

"You're welcome, this is not consolation, it's how it's sung in the stories."

"Ha ha."

Afterwards, Kiel licked the stomach of the blood licking grass, and under the reluctance of the horse, two riders and four people walked slowly towards the town of Dorne not far to the north.

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On the road, the spring sunshine mixed with the warm wind at a suitable temperature swept away the moisture from the continuous rain in the past few days.

On both sides of the wide gravel road, there are commercial crops planted according to the wishes of the field owners, regardless of whether the local climate is suitable or not, and whether the quality of the output can reach half the level of the original place.

A large number of debtors carry small buckets full of water, and run back and forth on the route between the well and the field, constantly watering the cash crops that require a lot of water.

This is the most tiring job among all the unsuitable, unsuitable climate, and unsuitable land crops near Dorne Town. Every debtor who is resold to the owner of this field feels quite unlucky~www.readwn .com~ If they can insist on ending this long or short debt period, many people will go to the temple of the goddess of luck in the town. Although they can't donate much, they don't have money, at least for a while It is also good to rub the daily prayers of religious believers in the temple.

When Kiel looked at Dorne Town from a distance, he felt that this place with messy buildings and black smoke from life was a chaotic place that might not be very good.

After he approached on horseback at this time, he realized that his previous judgment was still too light.

Not to mention anything else here, as soon as he got closer, a **** mixed with the stench of rotting things in the mud gradually poured into Kiel's nostrils.

"Uh, why is this place so smelly? I can't breathe!"

A chuckle came from behind: "Why, young knight, this is your weakness?"

"Come on, I don't feel bad about a battlefield full of blood. It can stump me? It's just that we were all driving in the mountains with good air before, and now we are not used to it for a while. Ma'am, don't you think the smell is unpleasant?" ?”

"It's okay, I come here a few times a year, and I'm used to it. Although the smell is stinky, there is really a lot of wealth here. If you say that the trade route connecting different provinces on both sides of the Unicom mountain range, one end is Mongolian. Toca City, then the town of Dorne is on the other side. If there is a scale to measure wealth, then I think that if Montoka City is on one side and Dorne Town is on the other side, the two must be in balance."

Kiel was very surprised: "Nonsense! The city of Montorca is so prosperous and tidy, how can you compare it to a place that is broken, smelly, messy and small?"

"The answer to that question is, huh."

Mademoiselle Feneja had a trick.

"Where did the wealth brought by the trade route end up?"