I am reborn as a lord in Rome

In the evening, a teary-eyed Tina rushed into the White Rock Building.

After a while, Woolley, who was sitting across from Tina in the parlor listening to her narration, frowned.

Seeing Woolley's expression, Tina couldn't help but sob.

"If crying solves the problem, do you still need to look for me?" Wu Lai saw Tina's appearance of pear blossoms and rain, and immediately softened her heart a lot, "What about your Uncle Quentin? Isn't he on good terms with Dorjee?" "

Uncle Quentin went to find Lord Duoji, but he didn't see each other, and Lord Dorjee asked his subordinates to spread the word to him that there was no room for negotiation in this matter. Tina replied, "The tax collector has already sealed the fire seal of the consul on the demand for payment, and has ordered the estate of Glyndor to pay off more than forty-two thousand silver coins within three days. "

More than 700 gold coins, this Duoji is ruthless enough. Woolley pondered as he asked, "Tina, as far as you know, has Glyndor Manor ever escaped taxes?"

Tina hesitated for a moment and nodded slightly: "There is no manor that does not evade taxes, this is too common, my mother said that many times the tax collectors will find a way to help us evade taxes, so that they can get the benefits." "

It seems that the evidence of the other party is not completely fake. Woolley groaned, although he was no stranger to Lady Leah in his heart, but Glyndor Manor was his drunkard father's property after all, and besides, this matter was also provoked by himself in the final analysis, and it was obviously inappropriate to sit idly by.

"Woolley, think of a way, maybe the temple can help. Tina grabbed Woolley's arm and begged.

"How many gold coins can you get from Lyndor Manor?" asked Woolley.

"Mother said that my stepfather had spent all his money on the purchase of land in the years before his death, and now there were not even two hundred gold coins in the estate, and even if she added all her jewelry, I am afraid it would not be enough for three hundred gold coins......" Tina could not go on.

Woolley was naturally aware of the drunkard's father's purchase of land to expand the manor, but he didn't expect that Glyndor Manor would be so poor, of course, he just asked casually, because he knew from the beginning that this matter could not be solved by money.

"Don't cry. Woolley took out a handkerchief from his bosom and handed it to Tina, "Don't worry too much, isn't there still three days left, there will be a turnaround, and when you go back, tell your mother that no matter what, you can't do anything to disgrace my father's soul, and neither can you."

Tina was slightly stunned and nodded.

"It was originally very beautiful, but it didn't look good when I cried and swollen my eyes. When Woolley saw that Tina did not take the handkerchief, he wiped the tears from her face.

Tina's heart warmed, and she suddenly felt that Woolley in front of her was very kind and elegant, and even his voice could sweep away the uneasiness in her heart.

Seeing Tina away, Woolley summoned Gauguin: "Set the car, I'm going to the temple." This

time, Woolley's meeting with Mikoyan was very short, because Woolley did not intend to let Mikoyan interfere in this matter, and because he knew that Mikoyan would be difficult even if he could help.

So, in fact, Woolley only asked two questions: first, who was the most disagreeable person with Dorjee among the officials in Seneca City? Second, what kind of person was this official who was the least likely to deal with Dorjee?

Mikoyan's answer was quick and simple: "Aesop, the tribune, is upright, courageous, firm in faith, and has no bad habits." "

Thank you. Woolley said that being evaluated by Mikoyan as upright and brave, but not dealing with Dorjee, Woolley already had a rough outline of this Aesop.

"Is there anything I need to do?" asked Mikoyan.

Woolley shook his head: "Since this Aesop tribune is here, then there is no need to bother His Excellency the High Priest."

"It's okay, if it doesn't work out, you can come to me again. Mikoyan smiled and said, he had heard more or less about the Rindor Manor.

"I will. Woolley nodded, "Farewell." A

moment later, Woolley's carriage galloped somewhere.

At the same time, inside the Glyndor Manor, Lady Leah looked at Tina carefully, "Tina, Woolley really said that?" Tina

nodded.

"What does he mean by that? is it a reminder? or a hint?" said Lady Leah to herself, but most of her heart had been suspended all day, at least judging from the information sent back by Tina, Woolley had not given up on Grindor Manor, which was undoubtedly a good thing, and with Woolley's help, even if she had to pay that money in the end, her burden would be much lighter.

"I think that's a reminder. Tina suddenly became frustrated, "Woolley seems to care about fame.

Lady Leah nodded thoughtfully.

Shortly after nightfall, Woolley met Aesop.

Aesop's image was not much different from what Woolley had guessed, a thin middle-aged man with a resolute and resolute look in his eyes, not arrogant, but also full of unangry self-esteem.

"It turned out to be the legendary god of God, Woolley Grindo. Aesop calmly replied to Woolley's greeting.

"Don't dare to be. Woolley straightened up, a smile hidden in the corner of his mouth, "I have always heard people say that Lord Aesop, the tribune, alone possesses the seven virtues of bravery, fearlessness, loyalty, decisiveness, humility, kindness, and self-discipline, and Woolley has long admired them.

There was a hint of joy in Aesop's eyes, and Woolley's flattering words sounded neither abrupt nor excessive, which made him useful.

Woolley continued: "For many years, the city-state of Seneca was under the careful protection of Lord Aesop, and the people lived and worked in peace, slaves did their duty, and thieves had nowhere to hide.

Aesop sighed in her heart, but waved her hand quietly: "Woolly Grindor, the reason why I agree with you is because you are a child in addition to the curiosity of my identity as a 'god', I have always believed that only in children can the pure qualities of nobility be maintained, and if you continue to imitate the sycophancy of those boring people, I will drive you out." "

Hey, you're still playing Qinggao? Wu Lai hesitated, bowed slightly, and said: "Lord Aesop, I agree with you very much, your statement is exactly the same as that of High Priest Mikoyan, he once asserted that I must have qualities that are appreciated by the god Amun, so that I can receive the favor of the gods, and he also said that my words and deeds, the god Amun is watching.

Aesop was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously sat up straighter: "Sit down and talk." "

Thank you, Lady Aesop, I'll stand and talk, because I don't think Isolt is qualified to sit with Lady Aesop right now. Woolley said with a respectful face.

Aesop was amused by Woolley's serious appearance: "You are an independent nobleman, and you are fully qualified to sit with me, sit down."

Woolley shook his head: "Please forgive me for not being able to obey my fate, although I am a divine servant and an independent nobleman, but these are not worth mentioning in front of you, who have seven virtues at the same time, and besides, I have something to report."

Isolt nodded happily, "Then let's talk about it."

"Today, all the tax collectors in Seneca have gone to the Glyndor estate, but at the head is a commoner named Beaure.

As he spoke, Woolley secretly watched Aesop's reaction, and seeing that he frowned slightly, he continued, "According to Lady Leah and Miss Tina of Glyndor Manor, as well as some of the people present, this Bo Rouge is not like a commoner, but more like an official, because those tax collectors actually act according to his eyes, Lord Aesop, this is very abnormal, right, it stands to reason that the treasurer should lead the team?"

Isolt bowed slightly, his lips already pursed, and by this time, of course, he had understood what Woolley meant.

The financial officer Benny and the civil official Dorjee are the same dogs, and it is too much to let a housekeeper with the status of a civilian command the tax collector to do things. A flash of anger flashed in Aesop's eyes.

A puzzled expression appeared on Wu Lai's face: "I don't understand this, and when I inquired later, it turned out that this Bo Hui was actually the second butler of An Minguan Dorjee, which is even more strange, could it be that the status of An Minguan's butler is so high that he is on an equal footing with the financial officer, and can even act as the financial officer?"

There is play. Woolley's heart moved, and he continued: "I have consulted the legal code for this purpose, and it is the purview of the treasurer to collect taxes and punish those who fail to pay taxes, and it is very clear that any citizen and civilian has the right to report the phenomenon of tax arrears, and once it is verified that it is true, he can receive a reward of one to three percent of the amount of the collection and punishment, am I right, Lord Aesop?"

Aesop replied.

"Lord Aesop, it is also clearly written in the legal code that the main authority of the tribune is to protect the people and fight evil, and I think that evading tax is also a kind of sin, because it is a manifestation of the insatiable desire for money, and it is one of the original sins set by the god Amun, Lord Aesop, can I understand it that way?" asked Woolley again.

Isolt nodded again, her eyes shining even brighter.

"As far as I know, it is not only the Glyndor Estate that owes taxes, underpays or even does not pay. To fight these evils, in Seneca City right now, non-Lord Aesop can't do it well. A smile crossed Woolley's face, "Seneca needs Mistress Aesop to do this, and it's even imminent.

Aesop pondered for a long time, and there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes when he looked at Woolley: "Divine Favor Woolley, you make me more and more curious.

"If I may, I beg Lord Aesop to allow me to consult you often, for your perfection is the only one among the nobles of Seneca City. Woolley bowed and said.

Aesop bowed slightly, and the corners of her mouth floated into the same smile as Woolley.

The next day, Isolt submitted a request to the Archon to fight crime, and after his heated rhetoric, the Archon issued an order with a wry smile on his face and stamped his own fire, agreeing to Aesop's request, which appeared to be suspected of overstepping his authority.

At noon, all of Seneca's estates received an ultimatum from the tribune's heralds to report their taxes to the tribune's residence within two days.

As soon as Benny, the treasurer who heard the news, protested to Aesop, and Aesop showed the fire seal of the consul's order: "Benny, I have to thank you and Dorjee for reminding me that Seneca's sin is far from being eradicated. "

Isolt tribune, this will cause panic among the citizens!" said Bunney, frowning.

"I'm acting according to the guidelines of the Code. Isolt took back the order and said rather indifferently, "And I think that it is only by having a civilian command the tax collector to harass the citizens, or to target the citizens, that will cause the citizens to panic." "

You ......," Bunney said.

"Please convey my greetings to Dorjee, and tell him by the way, that some citizens have filed a complaint that his second butler, Bo Hui, has humiliated the citizens, and I hope that he will send this unrespectful fellow to me as soon as possible, and for his sake, I only intend to be flogged, believe me, this is the maximum I can fight for. Aesop said, turning around and walking to another room, "Please go slowly, I'm busy, very busy." "