Age of Apocalypse

Regarding the secret of the "Fountain of Life", Perce only told Chuck Penn and Steward Stan, because they were her mother, not only because they were the most trusted people of Baroness Nagy, but also the people closest to him.

It is even more because as a descendant of the bloodline of Baroness Nagy Phoebus, Chuck Heston's life contract with Mrs. Nagy was passed on to him as a legacy passed down by the elf royal family at the moment his elf blood merged.

On the body.

Therefore, unless Chuck and Stone are willing to pay the price of their lives and souls, they will never be able to betray him. To a certain extent, Chuck and Stone can be said to be servants belonging to Perth.

After Old Chuck and Perth put forward their suggestions, Perth asked Nader to hire the construction team of the city hall to clean and renovate the underground of the castle, which stumped Nader.

He vaguely remembered that the underground area of ​​the castle was very vast, and there were even many twists and turns.

Moreover, there will be very few projects this spring, and a construction team from the Alpine Earl of Marigold Iris will be dispatched!

Facing Nader, who was complaining at this time, Perth said directly, "Then let a large number of serfs cooperate with the construction workers, and I will pay them extra wages or reduce or reduce taxes!"

Nader hurriedly said, "If that's the case, it's better to pay them wages. After all, serfs are cheaper, and as a lord, you only need to pay half of the remuneration."

After all, the annual tax is part of his political achievements, and the tax received by Tulip is already small compared to other territories!

The auditor of the Nanshan Government Affairs Office has asked him several times. If the land tax is less, it will even affect his assessment at the Nanshan Government Affairs Office!

Of course, as the lord of the Tulip Territory, Perth knew that Nader had tried his best.

As a result, it was decided to add 30 construction workers and let 200 serfs join the construction team of the city hall.

But the premise is that such a large department must have independent organization and talented leaders.

Therefore, Perth asked, "How many people are there now for the recruitment registration for the spring assessment of the city hall, and when can it be officially launched?"

In response, Perth said with emotion, "Speaking of this, I have to praise that as a consul under your wise leadership, you have allowed me to see a broader world."

But then he added, "Although based on the preliminary screening of most of the current applicants, we have found a lonely noble named Stovana from the Principality of Slan, so we are still reviewing it step by step."

Stovanna is the family name of the Grand Duke of Slan, a family with absolute control in Aragon.

Therefore, Perth asked with some confusion, "The Principality of Slan? I remember that negotiations between the Kingdom of Aragon and our royal court are about to begin. For this kind of dependent country.

With the character of Ferucius III, how could he tolerate members of the Stovana family fleeing the country or even living abroad?"

After all, when the country is in turmoil and the royal family is weak, there are always people with ulterior motives who will pretend to be nobles to seek benefits.

Moreover, the interests of the territory of the Kingdom of York must be aligned with the interests of the Kingdom of Rose York.

Especially at this important moment of negotiation with the Royal Court of Aragon, people who have interests entangled with the Royal Court of Aragon must not be easily accommodated, at least for now.

Therefore, for Nader, who is well versed in political situation and domestic political management, Perth still believes that Nader must have a reason.

Sure enough, after Perth raised a question, Nader said, "It is said that it is just a distant branch of Stovanna who was expelled. Even starting from his great-grandfather, he was too lonely to bear the surname Stovanna.

Of course, his talent and learning are indeed what we need."

After Perth learned about it, he knew that this was not a big deal, because the moment a noble could not bear his surname, it meant that he did not belong to this family at all.

Not to mention, he is still a branch of the expelled family.

Then he said, "In this case, please bring him to see me, Archon Nader."

Nader said confidently, "Of course, he is already waiting outside the castle. And I think you will be shocked."

.......

It wasn't until a strong man with a bulge on his head and a high-collared linen robe walked in that Perce finally knew the reason for his expulsion.

A dwarf, and probably a hybrid of Stovanna's direct bloodline and an alpine dwarf.

Because only the most direct descendants of the Principality of Slan can awaken the "God-given eyes" in their blood to detect the texture of mineral veins, and have a pair of beautiful silver pupils.

However, this talent inherited by blood also makes the Principality of Slan attach great importance to the purity of blood, making them rarely willing to marry outsiders, let alone dwarves of other races.

Moreover, this is also the most important reason why the Principality of Sri Lanka is highly coveted by the Kingdom of Aragon.

For the warlike King of Aragon, rich mineral resources were a necessary condition to support the war.

After all, gold mines can fill wealth, and iron mines can equip soldiers. They can also be smelted and processed by casters to become fine gold, mithril, orichalcum, and other magical materials.

Seeing Perth sitting on a high throne of tulips, he knelt down on one knee respectfully and saluted, "Bunt Heath, I have met the respected Lord of the Tulips."

"His? It seems that you have joined the dwarf tribe. I remember that the Principality of Slan is very hostile to the dwarves. As a descendant of Stovanna, you are actually accepted by the dwarf tribe." Perth said with a smile.

He looked at his standard aristocratic etiquette with interest and said.

Bunt was not surprised, because he had long heard about Baron Tulip's erudition and wisdom, which was easily seen from the management of the territory.

He replied, "I did join the Hiss tribe of mountain dwarves, but now this name is just a reminder of my past."

The Hiss tribe of mountain dwarves was mercilessly slaughtered by the Principality of Slan fifteen years ago due to competition for mineral deposits.

Perth couldn't help but think to himself that indeed, this was the fundamental reason why his family was expelled by the Stovanna clan. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Profit has always been a good thing that easily touches people's hearts.

Of course, this has nothing to do with Perth.

At the moment, he just wants to ask, "I heard that my consul said that you came here to participate in the official assessment of my territory. And you brought your family and children with you. Do you have any plans to settle here again?"

"To be honest, under the rule of the greedy and tyrannical Aragonese, the Principality of Slan has almost become the abyss of Tartarus. People die in mourning almost every day!" After hearing this, Bunt's expression even changed.

De said with great sadness and anger.

This made his face, covered with weather and turmoil, look even more vicissitudes of life.

It's just that Perth thought to himself that this is the fate of being weak and incompetent. It is full of forest laws of the jungle and the strong, and there is nothing to say.

He also warned Bunter in the same way, "Then you must know that Tulip Collar never raises idlers. I need you to prove your ability and give me a reason to keep you."

Bunt knew that this was inevitable, just like when the Grand Duke of Slan expelled the tribes after massacring them, no one was a philanthropist.

But at least this lord looked really good, so he continued, "While following the caravan in your territory, I heard that you are a noble and kind man. Moreover, you are a wise lord who is committed to developing and benefiting the territory.

And construction and planning are my strengths."

Perth nodded and said, "Very good, I will let my governor and family members fully cooperate with you. The books in the territory will also be opened to you, and I will provide you and your family with accommodation and food in the castle."

I hope you will give me a surprise at the Spory Festival in a month."

"Thank you for your trust, your great and generous lord!" Bunt said excitedly.

This was his confidence in his talents and abilities, which allowed him to see the end of his long wandering career and that his family could finally live a stable life!