Continental Warriors Yoo Ma

Including Troyes, Prois, Lagny-sur-Marne, Brie-Champagne, Bar-sur-Aubert and other towns, take turns hosting this international trade market.

Here you can buy Lowland textiles, French wines and the famous Perche war horse.

The merchant ships of the Hanseatic League brought fur, amber, honey, and forest products from northern Europe and Russia.Among them, the Falcon is the most popular.Hunting is the favorite entertainment of the nobles, who can refuse a big smart and strong bird?

The Germans brought their proud swords and armor for sale, and Italian merchants brought glass and other crafts.Of course, there are also silk, sugar and spices from the far east.

Although affected by the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War, the Champagne market, which has flourished for hundreds of years, is now less influential than before, but Ma Youfu wants to cash in a large number of loot as soon as possible, and then buy the materials he needs. This is still the best choice. .

Among the important officials under Philip III, Knight Roland had already gone north with him, and only Bishop Navel remained in Dijon to accompany Meyouf to deal with the spoils.

The two led a huge team of more than 50 carriages and 600 people, and set off in a mighty way.Arrived at Troyes on November [-].

This winter, it is the turn of the city of Troyes to host the Champagne Fair.

After receiving the magic summons, Juvenir headed south from Reims ahead of schedule, just in time to meet Youf Ma in Troyes.

The group moved into a manor outside the city that belonged to the church.

The cold-hearted Miss Elf immediately locked herself in the room.She seemed fascinated by the slates of the Black Grave Kingdom and devoted almost all of her time to them.

Joan of Arc encountered villagers asking for help during the journey, and took a dozen cavalry to clear the wandering skeletons.It is estimated that she will arrive at Troyes the day after tomorrow.

Yoof Ma and Juvenil sat by the fireplace, enjoying the warmth of the fire, drinking hot honey and sharing their experiences.

"Sir, this is the account book for the past month, please take a look."

Youfu Ma took the ledger and read it carefully, but found no problems.

Juvenier is indeed a rare talent in internal affairs, who can manage everything in an orderly manner.Of course, this is not only because of his own talent, but also because he is supported by a group of young priests.

There is a very important reason why the Seven Holy Church can still occupy an extremely important position in social life without monopolizing the communication channel with "God": the priests are the largest and most qualified intellectuals in Europe today. class.

If a monarch wants to govern a country well, he cannot do without the help of priests.A considerable number of the important officials in the courts of various countries are priests.Such as the Archbishop of Camberley in England and the Archbishop of Reims in France.

It can be said that the clergy class is the Western literati class.

However, it is okay to rely on Juvenier and his students to manage and accommodate refugees. In the future, to manage the entire Earl of Rouen, there will be insufficient manpower.

"It seems that you have to plan ahead and recruit a group of talents for your territory in advance, and then just act as grass-roots officials."

Yofu Ma was thinking about future plans while drinking hot honey. When the servants added firewood to the fireplace, there was a knock on the door outside.

After a while, a janitor came to announce: "Lord Earl, Baron Harperdinner and his wife are here to visit."

"Oh? What an unexpected guest." Youfu Ma got up to welcome the guest.

Baron Harpertinner and his wife Margaret walked into the living room with a biting blizzard.The servants hurriedly closed the door, and it took a while for the house to regain its warmth.

But Baron Harperdiner was not affected by the bad weather.The baron was still wearing colorful and exaggerated clothes, and the middle of his crotch was more bulging than before. As soon as he entered the door, he gave Yofu Ma a warm hug, which made him quite embarrassed.

"Ahaha, Seris, you are really my god of wealth, thanks to the amber candy you invented, I have made a lot of money!" Baron Harperdinner was beaming.

Seeing that he had already planted a grassland on the other side's head, Youfu Ma ignored the other side's complacence.

Chapter 67 Elf Girls Need Soundproofing

"Long time no see, Your Excellency the Count of Rouen." Margaret greeted Yofu Ma gracefully.

She looked cozy and warm in a pure white fur today.But even so, it can't hide the graceful and plump curves.

Coupled with that charming and charming temperament, people have the urge to roughly tear apart the layers of clothing, then taste it with their lips and tongue, and measure it with both hands.

Well, don't worry, there is a chance, a chance.

"Welcome, Ms. Margaret." Yoof Ma coughed dryly and led the couple to the fireplace to sit down.

"Our main purpose for going north this time is to go to Sharon to watch the ceremony. In addition, we will also send the dividends of Amber Candy along the way." Margaret said with a smile.

Faber's discussion and such an important historical moment must be witnessed by many influential figures.As the younger sister of Charles VII, she is naturally qualified to attend the ceremony.

"Youf Ma," said Baron Harpertiner.He was immediately glared by his wife, and reluctantly changed his name, "Cough, Your Excellency Count of Rouen, you don't know how good our business is. Since the first snow in winter, we have used The drink made of amber sugar mixed with hot water became popular among the nobles. It was especially popular with women and children. Some people were also inspired to use sucrose mixed with sugar water, but it was only sweet, but had no unique flavor, although the price was more expensive. Expensive, but not popular."

There is a need to keep warm in winter, and high-calorie sugar drinks are naturally popular.I didn't see Yo-Fu Ma who didn't drink much, did he drink hot honey instead?

However, the production of honey is limited after all, so after the emergence of maltose, it immediately filled the market gap.

After chatting about business for a while, Margaret patted her forehead: "By the way, I almost forgot the most important thing. The queen sent some servants. She said that His Excellency the Count of Rouen is from Seris, and it must be difficult to be around in a short time. Find a servant who works well. So she selected a group of people from the family and gave it to you."

"This cup, respect the virtuous and beautiful queen. She has helped me a lot." Youfu Ma raised the cup.

There is indeed a lack of people around Yoof Ma.

Now, the two girls who took care of him in his daily life were still the two girls he met on the tower.But after all, she was the daughter of a knight family. Although her status was relatively low, she belonged to the noble class like Youfu Ma.

These low-level noble families send their daughters to high-level noble families to learn court etiquette, participate in social activities, accumulate contacts, improve themselves, and marry a good man in the future.

Agnes, the mistress of Charles VII, took this route.

If Yoo Ma really used them as servants, he would soon lose his reputation.

As a traveler, he didn't like this kind of medieval aristocratic life where he opened his mouth and clothes to extend his hand, but he was just doing as the locals do.The other nobles were all shouting back and forth. When traveling, there were a lot of people, and they had to bring all the pots and pans, tables, chairs, beds, and cabinets.And he always has two or three kittens by his side, or even alone, it will definitely be regarded as a strange joke.

In the courtyard of the manor, Ma Youfu met with the servants.

Servants, maids, grooms, cooks, clerks, for everything.There's even a small band of four.

Their butler is a little guy with a height of 1.2 meters.

"Lord Count, strongheart halfling Dirudikra, greetings to you. From today onwards, I will serve you wholeheartedly, manage these slackers well, and let you live an elegant and comfortable life."

Youfu Ma looked at the other party: "You seem to be a little familiar."

"You have a good memory, my lord. Dada is my brother. If you think my name is too long, you can also call me Didi."

Like his older brother, Didi has inherited the halfling family's shrewd genes and is sensitive to money.As a housekeeper, this is a very necessary trait.In addition, Didi also has a lot of research on food, and it is said that he carries an ancestral cookbook with him.

Hearing Dee Dee's show, Baron Harpertiner danced with joy: "Great, I've been wanting to taste halflings for a long time. How about a stewed lamprey tonight? These are thick, big, long A guy with terrible teeth is said to make a man show his glory!"

As he said that, he deliberately straightened his hips.

"That kind of disgusting thing, not all men need." Margaret looked at Youfu Ma with a disgusted expression, "Am I right, Your Excellency Count?"

Youfu Ma coughed dryly: "Madam, what would you like to eat?"

"How about grilled deer steak? Brushed with golden amber sugar and sprinkled with spices while grilling, it must be delicious."

So, at the dinner party, stewed lamprey and grilled deer steak were served on the table.

Youf Ma took out two bottles of red wine brought from Dijon.

"Ah, Burgundy wine! Tired of Bordeaux, it's good to try something new." Baron Harperdiner couldn't wait for his servant to fill him a glass.

Yofu Ma only poured a small half cup, and then added cold water.

The people of this age drink wine as water, and it is easy to get drunk no matter how low the degree is.So some people moved out the ancient Greeks' drinking method diluted with water.Da Vinci advocated the drinking method of diluting with water, thinking that drinking wine in this way is healthier.

So when you are despised for drinking Sprite and red wine, you can confidently reply: "Master, this is the advanced drinking method of the Renaissance, don't force it if you don't understand!"

Harperdinner didn't say anything about Yof Ma's behavior of adding water, but complained that it was "disappointing".

"I'm like the count, add two-thirds of the water." Margaret instructed the servant, then winked at Yofu Ma.

Youfu Ma felt that there was a tender jade foot under the table, crawling up to his leg quietly and flexibly.

……

The next morning, Yofu Ma rubbed his slightly sore waist and got up from the bed.

After working hard all night, he really wanted to sleep through noon, but there were still a lot of things to deal with and he had to get up early.

"Good morning, Miss Anwen." In the dining room, Youfu Ma met an elf girl who was a little lethargic. "You don't seem to have slept well."

The latter glared at him fiercely and said in a low voice, "Elves have more sensitive senses than humans, my lord, you made too much noise last night!"

Youfu Ma spread his hands: "Unfortunately, I can't do anything about it. Even if I let Ma... put on a mouth ball and play funny little games that are not allowed to make a sound, I can't control other people. Besides, such a big house, There must be all kinds of noise. How about I make you earmuffs, or find a way to set up a soundproof circle."

"no need!"

An Wen sat down angrily, and soon a servant brought her breakfast.

At this time, the radiant Margaret also came to the restaurant and naturally sat beside Ma Youfu.

"Where's Baron Harpertiner?"

"He was drunk last night, and now I don't know which maid is lying on the belly." Margaret said, "maybe which ones."

Chapter 68 What's Yours Is Mine

Looking at Margaret's light-hearted look, I'm afraid others would not have thought that she was actually the one who pushed those maids on her husband's bed on purpose.

Not only that, but since the two had established a romantic and fiery sincere relationship (by the noble standards of the time), Margaret had begun to acquiesce, and even condoned her husband to find a lover.

It was not known whether she was trying to distract her husband for her own convenience, or simply out of guilt to make amends to Baron Harpertiner.

It was snowing and the weather was fine today. After breakfast, Ma Yofu called Bishop Navel. The two sides brought their accountants and entourages and prepared to go to the market to sell the spoils.

Margaret joined the team on the pretext of wanting to buy a falcon.

"Miss Anwen, do you still want to go back to your room? It's time to go out for a walk." Youfu Ma stopped the Moon Elf who was about to go upstairs.

"You go shopping and need me to follow?"

"Of course, all my money is in your dimensional bag. As the manager of my private treasury, of course you have to accompany you." Youfu Ma said, then glanced helplessly at the half-orc beside him.

O'Rourke smiled honestly and said nothing.

It's a shame that Youfu Ma has never been able to get the dimensional bag, which is standard in the fantasy world.Before An Wen appeared, he simply used the half-orc entourage as a two-legged muscle-driven storage device.

It is this storage bag that eats a little bit and likes to sleep.

Now that there is a follower with a large reserve of dimensional bags, it is natural to make the best use of it.Let An Wen be responsible for keeping the money and goods, and save a lot of security costs.

Otherwise, at least one carriage, four porters, and six loyal enough guards must be arranged to be responsible for the transportation and storage of money and goods.

Regarding Yo-Fu Ma's "what's yours is what's mine" logic, An Wen had no choice but to put on thick winter clothes and go out together.

The city of Troyes is small in size, but has a large number of permanent residents. The roads in the city are narrow and the buildings are dense, so it is naturally impossible for the market to be held in the city.

In the east of the city, there is an open space with a huge area, which was specially opened up by the Count of Troyes to hold the market.

The Earl established three offices here.

The picket officer is responsible for maintaining order, combating theft, shoveling snow when it is snowing, and putting out a fire when it is on fire.

Needless to say, the tax officer collects taxes for the lord.

The judge, who is responsible for regulating market disputes, is also the highest-level official here and needs to coordinate the overall situation.