Release that Witch

This is the town of Bianbu... No, no winter city?

Itis walked down the ramp and looked at the busy and orderly scene in front of her eyes, and could not help but be dumbfounded. Although she had made various speculations before she arrived, she found that she was still underestimating the city. The area of ​​the dock area was three times larger than that of Wangdu, and it was packed with unloading sailboats and concrete boats. The ore and coal placed on the yard piled up into a small hill.

On the other side, ten paddle boats are lined up in a column and slowly leave the trestle. Many people are still standing next to the embankment. The people on board were all dressed in uniform uniforms, standing straight along the sides of the ship, and the spirit of the show was even felt by Itis. In the past, this kind of expression will only appear on the knights who have returned, and these people have no The doubts are not nobles.

The central part of the terminal is a gathering place for merchants, refugees and migrants. It is mainly composed of various types of sailing boats. After being disembarked, people are separated by a group of black people, asking them to join the growth team to pass the checkpoint. It is the entire quayside area, and there are no more than a thousand floating populations. Such a prosperous scene is even dwarfed by the king.

“The dock has grown longer,” Victor groaned. “Is it going to turn the entire river bank into a quayside?”

"And?" Itis noticed the other's words.

"At least the docks here were not so broad in the fall of last year," he spread his hand. "Of course, there aren't so many people."

“What are the levels that are doing, collecting taxes?”

“There is no tax on the city. I only have to pay taxes when I sell things,” Victor explained enthusiastically. “And the city is not free to set up stalls. All the sales must be in the convenience market in the square. The black people are equivalent to the patrols of other cities. They set the level to register their identity and remove the plague."

Not extortion and extortion? Itis made a look at her brother, who nodded and pulled out the money to prepare for the money.

"No, Miss Conrad, I mean "equivalent" patrol," the gem businessman smiled and waved. "In fact, they never charge extra fees - I know it's hard to believe, but the truth is So, I was as surprised as you were when I first passed the inspection. Come with me, the merchant channel is much faster. ”

As he said, after the black man verified Victor's identity, he let the pedestrians pass the checkpoint, and a copper eagle did not ask for it.

"Next, I have to find a clean and comfortable hotel, and then go to the convenience market," he turned his head. "What are you planning, Miss Conrad? If you are not familiar with this, I can help you."

“Thank you,” said Itis with a grateful look, pinching the skirt and slightly bending her knees. “You helped me a lot along the way. This is enough... I will go to the town hall for help, I should be able to find my loved ones. The news."

"It’s just a matter of raising your hand... It’s my pleasure to be able to meet you like a noble lady, please don’t hesitate.”

After shirking a lot, Itis was hard to get rid of Victor's entanglement. Finally, when the businessman said goodbye, he continued to wave at her, saying that if he was in trouble, he could go to the Holy Mountain Hotel to find him.

"Sister, you are really popular," Cole said.

"Well?" Itis glanced at him. "What should you call me?"

"Oh... cough, Ms. Itis," the second son of the Duke could not help but tremble. "Let's go to the hotel to stay?"

"No, go to the castle to submit the documents first," she said without hesitation. "Get in touch with your Majesty as soon as possible."

"But we don't have a head..." Cole whispered.

"Then there is no head," Itis shrugged. "Remember the things I told you? Show the sincerity. The loyalty of the Kant family is not just the two heads."

And even if there is, it is estimated that it has long been stinking - it is not a good idea to hold two heads that are not adult-shaped, and it is not a good idea. She thought that since the other party left the king, everything has deviated from the scheduled trajectory. .

What to do, it depends on the specific circumstances. Ultimately, the negotiator's ability is the key factor in determining the outcome of the negotiations.

"Your Majesty, a messenger from the Northland is waiting outside the castle, hoping to get your interview," said Sean, who walked into the office and reported that "the leader claimed to be the second son of the Northern Duke Calvin Kant. Cole Kant. Barov has already checked the voucher and family logo, which should not be forged."

"Northland?" Roland accidentally put down the design drawings in his hand. "Isn't that the site of Feike, do they have any explanations?"

“Yes,” the pro-guard was excited, “Sir Cole said that the Duke is willing to owe you allegiance.”

Active... It works, he frowned, this is really a trouble. In terms of the intention, he does not need the loyalty of a feudal lord, not only does not help the development of the kingdom, but also impacts the current centralized system. Roland hopes that the other side will have a glimpse of it in the territory, waiting for him to swept the past. Only by thoroughly crushing the old forces can we establish a centralized power.

However, it is not seen or not. The other party sent a messenger group and was deliberately hanging out. The spread may cause other nobles to lose their luck and decide to unite. This is not a problem in the military. He is mainly worried about the people who will spread to the east and the north. Roland has regarded the people of the kingdom as their own wealth, and naturally wants to keep as many people as possible.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly nodded. "Take them to the living room, and call Barry."

"Yes." Sean responded excitedly.

Looking at the look of the guards, I thought that as a result, the whole kingdom is left in the east without being ruled by himself... Roland thinks, sometimes things are not as simple as they seem.

At the same time he also made a decision.

In any case, the right to withdraw the aristocrats of the land is a principle that will never waver. This must be accurately and unambiguously expressed to all nobles in order to show their determination to reform the New Deal. If the rebellious nobles dare to start with the people, then they will pay a heavy price for this.

......

Entering the living room, only two of the messengers were sitting at the long table. One of them should be the second son of the Duke, Cole Kant, and the other, let Roland shine in front of him - it was a woman with a good looks. It should be the deputy of Sir Cole, but the momentum is more eye-catching than the Jazz himself.

Of course, the witch is the most dazzling jewel in terms of appearance, so Roland is not too concerned. After all, the assistants of this era are likely to play the role of a lover or a maid.

"My dear, my father is good to you," Cole bowed up respectfully and quickly showed his intentions. "The Duke of the North has a gift for you."