They all call me master

Starting from Nanlos, walking 30 kilometers southwest, you can see a town with a population of 20,000.

And this is South Town!

A town was only established after the end of the Seven Years' War.

In other parts of South County, this population is enough to become a small city.

But near Nanlos, this place can only be called a town, and it can only be called a town - in fact, it is impossible for such a large population to gather near Nanlos.

if……

Without those coal mines and iron mines.

At the end of the 'Seven Years' War', young Lithorpe was canonized as a 'Knight' by the then commander Baron Borna because of his bravery in combat and the feat of being the first to ascend three times. Later, he fought in the Battle of the 'Mold River'. He rescued Baron Borna and reversed the entire war situation with a 'Desperate Raid', allowing the South County Allied Forces to win the Battle of the 'Molde River Channel', and won the title of 'Lord' with this military exploit.

Although it cannot be hereditary, it is enough to be envied.

But the most enviable thing is this Lord’s luck——

To have the title of Lord, even if it cannot be hereditary, you still need to own a territory. A manor with 200-300 people was the first choice of the Lords at that time.

Lissop was no exception. He chose the originally unknown area of ​​'South Town' as his territory - it deviated from the 'South Loss Avenue', and the South County Allied Forces were in their honeymoon period at the time, and the old Earl of South Loss did not Mind you, when Lissop gave the corresponding gold coins and swore an oath to the old earl, he obtained this place.

Such an oath is not the same as the Lion's Heart Ceremony.

The Lion Heart Ceremony is more formal and is a true contract. It not only contains the 'ceremony sword', but also the true meaning of 'merits'.

It means that both are prosperous and lose.

And swear an oath?

It’s more of a hiring-like approach.

The biggest link between the two parties is ‘taxes’.

More?

Then it can only be a marriage or something.

Other than that, nothing more.

At the beginning, no one paid much attention to this unknown land.

It was not until the end of the Seven Years' War that Lithorpe, who built the manor, dug out coal mines and then iron mines.

Only then did people realize how lucky Lithorpe was.

You know, the old count's surveyor had inspected the unknown land and dug down 10 meters, but the coal was at the 11th meter.

In short, after the news came out, the reputation of the old Earl of Nanlos took a bit of a hit.

Everyone was laughing at the old count's "sightlessness".

The subsequent 'fake check' incident caused another blow to the old count's reputation.

In addition, during the Seven Years' War, the old count was in charge of the logistics department and had no "illustrious military exploits" at all. He was gradually overshadowed by the young Grand Duke of Neiwan.

There are rumors that the old Earl died in depression because of Lord Lithorpe.

Malinda certainly knew about these things.

Moreover, he also knows some secrets.

For example: the role played by the old lion in these events.

However, the lady knew very well that Arthur was definitely not asking these questions.

It’s a more ‘realistic’ question——

"How sure are you?"

Malinda sat up straight, holding the pipe in her hand again, her expression even more serious.

But looking at Malinda like this, Arthur rolled his eyes.

"Why did you suddenly leave the clock tower and choose to wait for me next to the carriage?

Don't say that you just want to see the hearts of those young people being broken! "

Arthur revealed the other side without mercy.

The young 'spiritual medium' can be sure that the reason why Malinda chose to show up so calmly was not only to deepen the 'relationship' between the two in the eyes of outsiders, but the most important thing was to see Little Lithop's reluctance—— In other words, the latter is the most important.

He also knows the history of Nanzhen.

After Malinda informed him that the contestants would include nobles from South Los Angeles, Arthur spent the past two days, except for necessary sleep and preparation, looking through the information of these nobles.

Especially Lord Lithorpe.

No way!

The other party is too conspicuous.

Not only the coal mines and iron mines, but also the other party’s ‘vacillating’ attitude.

The former represents interests, and the latter represents the favor of Earl Nanlos - in a way, it's a win-win situation.

He wants coal mines and iron mines.

He also wants the favor of Earl Nanlos.

Of course, it's not easy!

That's why Malinda is needed.

Malinda, who was exposed, was not the least bit embarrassed. The lady picked up the cigarette holder, leaned back loosely in the chair again, took a deep breath from the pipe, and then continued.

"What's your look like?

Why do I feel like you have bad intentions? "

"You are wrong - you are about to inherit the title of Baron Camille. How can a baron not have a fief?

What do you think of South Town? "

Arthur said.

Malinda, who was leaning there, was completely straddling the seat.

South Town, she wanted.

Unfortunately, it is too difficult.

That's why she chose the 'Bourne's' manor.

And the reason why I was so active just now was just to gain more favor from that tigress!

However, the lady did not refuse directly. Instead, she frowned and thought seriously.

After about three or four seconds, the woman spoke.

"impossible!

The Earl will never allow another 'Lord Lithorpe' to appear!

Even if I have always shown my loyalty to the Earl, it won’t work! "

"It all depends on man!"

The young 'spiritual medium' shook his head and said this -

"When two bad things come together and people are given a choice, no matter who they are, they will choose the less bad thing."

"That's right, that's what it says.

But can you be sure that those two terrible things did not touch the Earl's nerves?

You know, if you touch the earl, he will overturn the table! "

Malinda emphasized.

However, the woman used her fingers to write a name on her other palm.

Old lion!

It was obvious that the woman said no, but her body was unusually honest.

I have already begun to think about how to take advantage of the situation.

In the entire South County, the only one who could suppress the Earl of Nanlos was the Grand Duke of Neiwan.

And it just so happens that Lord Lithorpe and the Grand Duke of the Inner Bay are inextricably linked, and they can really be exploited!

But how to use it?

Malinda, who had some initial thoughts in her heart, looked at Arthur again.

The woman wanted to 'hear' Arthur's thoughts.

However, the young 'psychic medium' did not explain it immediately, but changed the topic.

"No, as long as we make good use of it, the Earl will definitely stand with us - the 235 share is enough."

"That should be enough, right?"

Malinda was unsure about her words.

However, the words written on the palm are extremely certain——

not enough!

There will certainly be no problem with other industries.

But minerals, definitely not.

You know, although Nanlos is very prosperous relying on its extensive coastal and ocean trade, it has no real minerals.

And there are various restrictions and high prices on the export of minerals in various places!

Not to mention anything else, in order to survive the winter, Nanlos imports astronomical amounts of coal from other places every year.

It can be said that the coal mines and iron mines in Nanzhen are the last piece of the puzzle that completes the "power" of Earl Nanlos.

With such a premise, Malinda can be sure that Earl Nanlos will never agree to the previous share ratio.

"That's almost it"

Arthur laughed as he spoke, and said softly——

"Then, all we need to do now is invite that Excellency!"