Chapter 57 Political Officer
Fili was sitting in the rickety carriage, leaning against the carriage in a daze.
The carriage suddenly stopped, and the inertia suddenly woke up the president of the chamber of commerce, and he did not hit his head on the roof of the car.
"Mr. Philly, we're here." The coachman's voice sounded.
Grabbing the box containing the magic core at hand and confirming that the number was correct, Fili breathed a sigh of relief, opened the car door and walked out.
As soon as he got off the car, he frowned and whispered to the coachman: "Didn't I tell you that the car would stop at Eagle Town and I would walk the rest of the way by myself?"
The coachman lowered his head. : "President Feili, I think you slept too soundly, so..."
Before he finished speaking, the soldiers at the gate of the castle greeted: "Feli Sir, ask your servant to move the car. The Baron is waiting for you in the study."
"Hey, okay, okay!" Fili nodded with a smile, then scolded the coachman: "I didn't hear you. Huh? Come on, hurry up!”
The coachman drove the car to the side of the road. Fili straightened his clothes and walked into the castle with the box in his hands.
Although it was already eight o'clock in the morning, the weather was still dark.
Various carriages and horses come and go from the spacious gate of Eagle Fort, carrying large bags of food.
Leaven's soldiers were wearing full armor and holding weapons to guard the posts. Even the city walls that were usually unattended were manned, keeping a close eye on everyone who came and went.
After crossing the suspension bridge, you can still see a group of three soldiers patrolling the courtyard. Their footsteps are heavy and their expressions are serious. They look at everyone with a look of scrutiny.
On the side of the castle, carriages kept stopping, and strong laborers transported bags of grain into the warehouse in a serious and orderly manner.
Entering the hall, the servants and maids coming and going would greet him as usual, but they all seemed to be in a hurry, as if they had something on their minds.
Going all the way to the third floor, Fili was stopped by Volaf as soon as he reached the door of the study.
The latter glanced at the door and whispered: "My lord has something to do, please wait."
"Okay, I understand, I understand!" Feili stood with a smile on his face. Waiting by the door, quite curious about the person Raven would meet.
Then he heard Nancy's voice.
"Raven, you spent almost all your money on buying equipment last time. You must be short of money now, right?"
Then Raven's voice said: "Hmm, so what?"
“So I can give you money!”
In the room, Nancy put her hands on the desk and stared with crystal eyes Staring into Raven's eyes, he asked: "How about taking me to the Bloody Highlands for 1,000 gold coins?"
"I knew you were here for this." Raven rubbed his temples impatiently , stared back: "Then I'll officially tell you, I will never take you to the bloody highlands."
"Then you think the money is too little?" Nancy pouted and sat back in her chair: "How about 2,000 gold coins?"
Lei Wen pursed his lips and raised his hand to chase people away. .
"That's 3,000 gold coins!" Nancy sat up straight and said as if giving an ultimatum: "No more, I only have these gold coins in my hand now!"
"It's not about money." Raven frowned: "Miss Nancy, I'm not as free as you are. Now There are a lot of business at hand. If you have nothing else to say, please go out immediately, okay?”
Although gold coins are tempting, time is limited. Even if you get the money now, it will be difficult to go to the bloody highlands. Transforming it into the strength of oneself or the army, while also taking care of the troublesome Nancy, it is really not worth the gain.
"Raven!" After being rejected continuously, Nancy got really angry and slammed the table.
"Nancy!" Raven also slammed the table.
The eyes met and there was a slight stalemate. Nancy pursed her lips, snorted, turned around and rushed out.
Bang——
The door was slammed against the door frame and kept opening and closing.
Raven straightened the documents that were blown by the wind and cleared his throat: "Fili, I see you, come in."
"Yes, sir!"
Fili He responded, and as soon as he walked in the door, his expression froze.
What Lei Wen was wearing was not regular clothes or formal clothes, but a set of dark and shiny leather armor!
After closing the door tightly, Fili turned around and saluted, with a flattering smile on his face and a golden tooth shining brightly: "It is an honor to accept your summons, Baron Raven!"
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"Well, take a seat." Raven pointed to the chair opposite.
Carefully lowering half of his buttocks, Fili respectfully placed the box on the table and pushed it in front of Raven: "Sir, this is the magic core you want, but time is tight and only six were collected. "..."
Opening the box gently, Raven nodded slowly.
There are eleven magic cores left in hand. Adding these six, there are seventeen magic cores in total. Seven magic cores are left in reserve. The rest can be used to strengthen the war horse.
Fili lowered his head and glanced at Raven's face from time to time, feeling quite uneasy.
At this moment, Raven closed the box with a snap: "How much did you hear?"
"Ah?" Fili was stunned, swallowed, and said in a panic as his eyes rolled around. Sir, what are you talking about? I don’t understand very well. What..."
"Huh?" Raven propped up his elbows. On the table, he leaned down and asked again: "How much did you hear?"
"This..." Fili's mouth twitched slightly, and he said with a smile: "Just heard...bloody Highland."
This is why he had such a big reaction when he saw Raven's outfit when he walked in.
The meaning contained in the name Bloody Heights, the tense atmosphere of Eagle Castle, and Raven in military uniform really surprised him, and even made him a little scared.
Lei Wen said slowly: "Don't worry, at least for now, there is no news that the rogue bandits on the Bloody Highlands will attack." "That's good..." Fili breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's me, ready to lead the attack."
"Huh?!" Fili took a sharp breath and looked at Raven with wide eyes. .
He is crazy! ?
Traveling hundreds of miles in the middle of winter to attack a dangerous barren land and fight away from those fierce bandits?
As we all know, war is expensive.
Baron Raven, don’t you want the Glitter Gold Chamber of Commerce to pay for it?
“My lord, Baron, I am sorry that I was confused for a moment, did I hear wrongly?”
Raven shook his head gently: "No, you heard it right."
"This, this..." Ignoring the cold sweat on his forehead, Fili licked his dry lips: "Sir... Hongtu Wei Lue, very brave, our Flash Gold Chamber of Commerce will definitely..."
"Okay, don't be so panicked, I don't plan to ask you to pay," Raven took a sip of water to moisten his throat and continued. Said: "Like this, how can I Don't worry about letting you take charge of it alone?"
Fili was stunned: "Sir, what are you...?"
"I plan to attack Bloody Highland, so I put it in the private The soldiers have to be withdrawn." Raven said slowly: "In this way, someone will be needed to maintain the security of Gold Flash Town, and when I am away, someone will also be responsible for handling the government affairs and lawsuits of Gold Flash Town."
Just like riding a roller coaster, Fili's mood fluctuated greatly, and his eyes shone brightly: "Sir, do you want me to take charge of Goldsmith Town?"
That's Goldsmith. town, the entire Eagle Territory, and even the largest market town within hundreds of kilometers around it.
Being able to take charge of such a town is a wish that Fili didn’t even dare to make when he prayed!
"That's what I thought." Raven smacked his tongue: "But now..."
"Sir, I was so shocked before. I didn't expect you to have a lion. The same courage!" Feili said eagerly: "If you really hand over Gold Flash Town to me, I will definitely manage it in an orderly manner!"
"What if it can't be done?" Raven said playfully: "For example, there was trouble in Goldshire when I left, or the taxes dropped a lot next year?"
"Absolutely not! Feili patted his chest: "I am willing to spend my own money to recruit people and maintain the security of Gold Town! As for the tax revenue in the coming year, if it is lower than the average level of previous years, I will make up for the shortfall!" "
"Very good." Raven took out a volume of documents and pushed it in front of Fili: "Then from today on, you will be the administrative officer of Goldsmith Town. You will be responsible for me when I am here. While you are away, you will be in direct contact with Mr. Gordon and obey all his orders!”
“This is your letter of appointment.”
Fili took the letter of appointment with both hands. Tremble.
Finally! He was finally no longer just a businessman, and truly came into contact with real power.
"Don't worry, Lord Baron!" Feili nodded fiercely and said: "I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
"About the attack on the Bloody Highlands, no one can be allowed to Got it." Raven waved his hand: "Go."
“Yes!”
Coming out of the study, Feili was as excited as if he had stepped on the clouds. He was as light as a swallow and walked back to the carriage until he sat back in the carriage. , looking at the documents in my hand, I felt a little bit real.
Recalling the details of today's conversation with Raven, the excitement on Fili's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of awe.
The counterattack on the Bloody Highlands is by no means a whim. The group of war horses that arrived yesterday and the food that continues to be transported into the castle today are proof!
Fortunately for War Horse, food is not something you can get if you want it, especially now that food prices are soaring.
This batch of grain should have been purchased at least two months ago!
Thinking of this, Feili couldn't help but sigh: "The Baron really has a long-term vision."
Not only is it long-term, but it is also ambitious, and its vision is not limited to the small Eagle Territory.
Rubbing the rough appointment letter with his fingers, Feili felt mixed emotions.
Currently in the Eagle Territory, apart from Gordon and Denise, he is the only one who shares Raven's power.
That was Goldsmith Town that was just recovered.
“With such great courage, is the Griffith family really going to rise?”
There is a heavy gate between the common people and the nobles. If you can cross it, you will be completely transformed; if you cannot cross it, you will just be an animal wallowing in the dirt!
Businessmen are just fatter.
And this door cannot be knocked with just gold coins.
"Then... let me make a bet too."
Fili held the letter of appointment as if he were holding the ticket to the door of the nobility, dreaming longingly:
"Serve the Baron wholeheartedly, maybe I will become a noble one day!"
At the same time, in Lei's study room, Old Gordon asked: "Baron, Fili is timid. I'm afraid he's not a suitable candidate, right?"
"I just want him to be timid and afraid, so that he can be controlled and not grow too big." Raven said calmly. : "How is the food arrangement going?"
"Half of the first batch of 250,000 kilograms has been stored. It will be completed before dark, sir." Old Gordon said: "In five days, The second batch of food will also be delivered."
"Well..." Raven muttered, stood up and walked out the door: "Where is the enchanted equipment?"
Old Gordon pushed up his monocle and followed up: "November 16th, that is, the day after tomorrow, sir!"
"The day after tomorrow..."
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(End of this chapter)