Celestial Mage

Chapter 241 Every family has scriptures that are difficult to read (33)

Compared to the affluent Maple Leaf Town, Fanggu Town is much smaller.

The population is less than 2, and the place is relatively remote. The main town is located in a square valley with an area of ​​more than [-] Rabang.

The town has two entrances, north and south, with Maple Leaf Town on the north and Riverside Town on the south, and a tributary of the Hanshui River called Amber River just runs through the valley.

Therefore, Maple Leaf Town at the top can transport goods all the way south via Amber River, cross Fanggu Town, pass Hepan Town, transport them into Hanshui River, and then go all the way south to the east.

Naturally, if the goods want to go north, they are going upstream.

According to the rules, every time the goods pass through the territory of a lord, they have to pay a shipping tax according to the size of the ship.

As a result, the East Territory only sold an iron hoe for more than 20 krones, and when it was shipped all the way to Crescent Town, the price rose to two kraydos.

In short, Crescent Town is such a remote and miserable place, only Rosen, a commoner-born jazz, will miss it, and other nobles don't think much of it.

As he walked south along the muddy road beside the Amber River, Rosen couldn't help thinking about it.

"About 30 kilometers southeast of Yuexi River is Amber River. If I can build a canal between Yuexi River and Amber River, the last section of land will be saved, and it can be transported directly to the town by water."

He recalled the topographical map, and found that the mountains and forests to the southeast of Yuexi River were a cluster of mountains without any property. Perhaps it was possible to find a valley and build a canal to pass through it.

"When we go back, we will send someone to investigate on the spot."

While thinking, the carriage arrived at the entrance of Fanggu Town.

From the buildings in the town and the lord's castle on the hillside in the distance, it is obvious that this place is poorer than Maple Leaf Town.

Especially the castle, the outer wall is covered with creeping vines, and the windows are also very small. It looks like an old-fashioned castle built many years ago to fight wars.

The defense of this old-fashioned castle is amazing, but the accommodation environment is very bad, dark, damp, cramped, and it feels like an ancient tomb.

Sensing Rosen's gaze, Ranger Deputy Captain Hansen followed his gaze and began to introduce with a smile.

"Actually, the lord of Fanggu Town wanted to build a new-style manor castle many times, but every time he was delayed because of lack of money."

Rosen smiled slightly and asked, "Are you from Fanggu Town?"

"That's right. I used to serve as a soldier for Baron Moreau. Later, I was promoted to the middle rank. I felt that I had no future in this small town, so I joined the Silvermoon City Defense Force."

"I think the valley is pretty good, why is there no money?"

"There are many reasons for this."

Hansen introduced it carefully: "One is that the Morrow family is not good at running a business. The second is that the place is small and there are few people in charge."

"The last point, and the most important point, is that the current lord has such a vampire-like sister, and any spare money will be squeezed out."

Rosen's eyes flashed, and he asked, "Why did you squeeze it clean?"

"Because his younger sister likes to toss around, especially likes refining medicine, and spends a lot of money. All kinds of expensive refining equipment are bought from the East."

"As far as I know, more than [-] crowns are spent on it every year."

"Later, the lord's wife couldn't bear it anymore and had a big quarrel with her husband. The lord found a reason to marry off his sister. For this reason, he married the most profitable winery in the family as a dowry."

Rosen understood.

"With such a lord who dotes on his younger sister, it's no wonder you feel that staying in the town has no future. I think the same way."

Hansen immediately found his bosom friend, and he heaved a long sigh.

"To be honest, the lord is actually a good person, but unfortunately he is too soft-tempered and has no independent opinions, while his sister is too assertive. So it became such a tragedy."

While speaking, the carriage drove all the way into the town of Fanggu Town, and quickly drove along the main road of the town to the lord's castle built on the hillside.

An old-fashioned military castle, a deep trench was dug on the outer wall, and some metal barbs that were almost rusted were set in the trench, and a dog that fell down unfortunately was stuck in it.

There is only one way in and out of the castle, which is a cable-stayed suspension bridge. It is daytime, so the bridge is placed directly on the ditch.

Judging from the thick rust stains on the iron cables of the cable-stayed suspension bridge, even at night, the bridge will not be closed. Perhaps, whether it can be closed is a problem.

When the carriage drove onto the wooden bridge, the wooden bridge made a groaning sound of 'gazigazi', and Rosen was really worried that this thing would break.

Fortunately, it was not broken in the end.

After entering the castle, there is a square courtyard. The surrounding high walls block most of the light, so the courtyard looks very dark.

It's only two o'clock in the afternoon, but it's like four or five o'clock in the evening, making people feel gloomy.

Deputy captain Hansen whispered in Rosen's ear.

"It's early autumn, it's not bad, if you are on duty here in the cold winter, it can freeze people to death."

Rosen felt the same way: "Living in a castle like this is a real chore."

It can be seen that other Silver Moon Rangers have the same idea.

The bright moon carriage means a noble status, so the castle steward came out to greet him early in the morning. After seeing Rosen, he quickly greeted him.

This is an old man with gray hair, estimated to be in his early fifties, with a slightly hunched back, and an apologetic expression on his wrinkled face.

"The honored guest is coming, but there is no welcome from far away, I am very sorry. May I ask the identity of the honored guest?"

"I am Master Rosen, the mayor of Crescent Town, and I want to visit Lord Morrow."

Hearing this, the old butler's apology grew stronger: "I'm afraid it can't be done now, because the lord is gone for the time being."

Before the words were finished, an angry male voice was heard from the upper floor of the castle.

"I said sister, the family has no money to torment you~ Can you please calm down."

The sound spread far away and echoed throughout the castle area, making everyone who heard it feel embarrassed, especially the old butler's face was the most embarrassing.

'cough cough~cough cough~~'

He coughed continuously, and when the cough was piercing, another female voice came from the upper floor.

"I don't care, anyway, you must listen to me this time, and I know you are rich, so I brought you all my savings."

"As long as you are willing to support me, the medicine refining workshop will definitely be built."

"As long as the workshop is built, the situation will get better soon!"

As soon as the words fell, another angry female voice came.

"Vivienne~ This money is reserved for your nephew Bernard Shaw's tuition! It's my money, and I've saved it for many years!"

It can be heard that this should be Moreau's wife.

Then Vivian's voice sounded.

"Lord Madam~ This is really a rare opportunity~ It is an opportunity to change the world~ If you don't support me, then I will find someone else to help."

"At that time, the medicine refining workshop will expand and make a lot of money. Don't say I don't care about the family!"

It could be heard that the three of them should have been standing by the window while speaking, and their voices were loud, so everyone in the courtyard could hear them clearly.

The housekeeper didn't want to make his family ugly, so he continued to cough violently, hoping to attract the attention of the master.

But for some reason, it was obvious that he was coughing heart-piercingly and his voice was loud, but the master just couldn't hear his kind reminder.

The voices continued from upstairs.

"Vivienne, I have heard your words many times. Go, go and harm other families, don't come and harm the Moro family, I beg you~"

The voice of the lord's wife was very sad, and one could even vaguely hear hatred.

After thinking about it, I can understand that after marrying a lord, I thought I could live a good life, but I didn't expect the lord to have a terrible sister who spends money every day, so that a baron actually wants to live on a budget.

This world is really weird.

Vivienne obviously won't give up easily.

"Brother~ What do you say?"

Lord Moro didn't speak, just let out a long sigh, obviously acquiescing to his wife's actions.

Vivienne was very disappointed: "Hey~ Brother~ Don't you support me?"

Lord Moro's guilt sounded immediately.

"Sister~ I know your extraordinary talent and your grand desire to change the world, but I have really tried my best, hey~"

"Okay, brother, I won't force you anymore. When my medicine refining workshop becomes famous, I will return all the money I owe you for so many years."

An angry female voice sounded immediately: "You don't need to pay it back, as long as you don't come to pester us."

"No, I must pay it back, I owe it to my brother!"

After saying this, there was silence upstairs. After a while, a figure appeared at the nearby small door. It was Vivienne wearing a rider's leather armor.

She was dusty and dusty, and she was carrying a suitcase that looked like a first-aid kit, apparently she had come back on horseback.

As soon as she appeared, she found Luo Sen, and was startled: "Hey, why are you here?"

Rosen spread his hands: "It seems that the medicine refining workshop has failed."

A trace of embarrassment appeared on Vivienne's face.

"No, no, it's not in vain. It's just that it will be a little later. I plan to ask Baron Dumont for help, and he will definitely help."

If someone else said that, Rosen would think it was a fantasy, but what Vivian said was so credible.

"What's the reason?"

"I'll tell you on the way. If you happen to come in a carriage, then we'll go to Riverside Town together. Riverside Town is not far from here, and we'll be there in a few hours."

Rosen shook his head again and again: "Don't worry, Vivian."

He was going to go, but instead of going by himself, he let Lord Morrow accompany him.

Only in this way can the basic personal safety be guaranteed

Xu Shi heard voices from downstairs, and after a while, Baron Moreau also appeared at the door.

This is a tall and strong man, in his early 40s, with handsome features, a beard, and the charm of a mature man.

He has soft eyes and a gentle expression, and he looks like a gentleman with a steady personality and a good old man.

Naturally, he had seen Rosen before, and when he recognized him, an embarrassed smile appeared on his face.

"Master Rosen, I'm really sorry to let you hear about these disgraceful family affairs in our family."

At the dark staircase behind Baron Moreau, there was a lady standing. She couldn't see her face clearly, but she could feel that she was full of anger.

Obviously, this is the lord's wife.

Rosen saluted the two of them according to noble etiquette, and then said: "It's nothing, who has nothing to worry about."

He got straight to the point again: "Lord Moreau, if you are fine, I would like to invite you to visit Baron Dumont with me, is that okay?"

Upon hearing this, the lady behind her took a step forward and walked out of the gate: "Why are you looking for my father?"

When she was exposed to the light, Rosen saw her appearance clearly, and his heart moved slightly.

'My fellow, it's no wonder these lords like to marry Baron Dumont's daughter, she's not bad looking. '

At the age of 35 and six, she is still as delicate and plump as a rose in full bloom, which makes people itch.

Thinking of the previous conversation, Rosen said, "I want to persuade Baron Dumont to cooperate with me and do some business."

The lady's complexion changed, and then she shook her head again and again: "Impossible, my father has always supported my eldest sister for so many years, and will not support me."

In fact, if it weren't for Vivienne's persecution, Moreau would not have supported Chapolet.

And even with Vivienne's relationship, he could still feel the fragility of this ally relationship. He didn't know when it would break, and then he would fall to Fubosi.

Rosen felt that it was necessary for him to increase his bargaining chips in order to strengthen the existing alliance.

And this is exactly the main purpose of his trip to the south this time.

With this in mind, Rosen took out his biggest bargaining chip.

With a slight smile, he tossed an Austrian gold coin from his pocket and tossed it up and down.

"Then what if it's a big business that can contact His Royal Highness Heya Jiali?"

After tossing the gold coin a few times, it bounced into Lord Moro's hands.

Lord Mo Luo took it and took a closer look, with a look of extreme surprise on his face, and handed the gold coin to his wife.

"It turned out to be a gold coin from the East, with the Duke of Storm's head printed on it."

Both of them knew the goods, and they were very moved immediately, and they were also very shocked by Rosen's methods.

He was able to get in touch with the Princess of the Eastern Realm, and even got the princess's gold coin, so the business between the two parties must be very big.

If Rosen is willing to let go and leak some oil and water, it will be enough to greatly improve the current situation of the Morrow family.

As a result, Morrow's attitude towards Rosen became much warmer.

He immediately said: "Lily, let's go, pack up, let's go to see your father together. Vivienne, Rosen, let's all go together."

Rosen smiled immediately: "It's an honor."

Seeing that Lord Moro was going to return the gold coin to him, Rosen waved his hand.

"No, no, I'll give it to you as a souvenir, and treat it as a gift for my sudden visit."

For the lord, a thousand kroner is not a lot of money, at most it can only buy a superficially good face, but aojin coins are very rare, and using them as a meeting gift represents an attitude of importance.

Lord Moro was a little moved. After all, this thing is very rare. If you show it off, you can boast a lot and earn a lot of face.

But he still refused: "No, this visit gift is too expensive. You are building a town now and you need money."

Rosen smiled confidently: "Lord Moro, I don't need money at all right now."

"Oh, that's right, thank you very much."

Lord Moro happily put away the gold coins. At the same time, he felt that Rosen had a good temperament and extraordinary ability. It seemed that he was doing the right thing by supporting him to become the mayor.

On the other hand, Mrs. Moreau, who was still a little hostile towards Rosen, was no longer hostile and had a lot of goodwill towards Rosen.

After all, everyone likes a generous and capable ally.

She secretly thought: "This Master Rosen is so young, personable and knowledgeable, and now he can even win the favor of the princess of the East Realm. He is definitely a person with great prospects." "

"It seems that my father was wrong this time. When I go back, I have to persuade my father."

(End of this chapter)