Chapter 2233 Elephant King Tower
"Are we really looking for the merchants from the morning group? Maybe they are not the people you are looking for." Blast said.
“Don’t miss it if it’s suspicious.” Bing Zhixie said.
Everyone was silent for a while. Silio looked at the people bustling up and down the hillside and in the middle of the road: "I'm afraid it will be difficult to find people here."
"Sugar, silk, tea ..." Garland thought: "How about we go door to door to find these shops?"
The three of them were stunned for a moment, looking at the large Xiangshan City, and shook their heads in unison to express that this was not a good idea.
Silio said: "What if they are not delivered to shops, but to the homes of wealthy families? We can't go door to door looking for them."
Garland himself also thought of this, He had stayed at the Apple Island Manor. People like that definitely didn't buy things by the piece. They were all transported home in batches by caravans.
Silio said: "I was at the port just now and saw the tax officer registering and recording the goods entering the city. I remember that they have to register and value all the goods entering the city, and then collect taxes, right? ? "
Gale nodded: "That's right."
"We can ask the commercial tax officer. Maybe we can find out something. If that doesn't work, go to the supervisor or inspector. They can definitely help."
"Ask the official for help?" Hayate Unexpectedly, how did this tall man come up with such an idea: "Someone has been kidnapped. It is indeed reasonable to call for security patrols, but the officials here are not as diligent as you think, and I can't go with you. It makes no sense in the desert." The bad wolf is going to the family dog for help. I have myself. How to find people."
Sirio said: "Then let's search separately. There is no need for four people to work together to waste manpower."
Half Wind pointed to the middle of the mountain and said: "Look. to the tallest building There is an 'Emil Restaurant' just southwest of it, and we will meet there."
The four of them split into two teams, Silio and Garland went to find the port tax officer, while Hayate. Lead Bing Zhixie to the city.
Xiangshan City covers several gentle hills. It is said that under one of the hills is the tomb of the ancient Elephant King. Bing Zhixie followed Jifeng Xunjie up the mountain and found a Sheikh leader of the local Tawafi (Tawafi: Religious Society) in a nearby temple. , clan leader). This Sheikh is the patriarch of this temple and is very familiar with Hayate. The two chatted and laughed together.
Haifeng told the leader Sheikh the purpose of his visit, and Sheikh immediately offered to help find the Sabanta businessman and the green-haired girl, and summoned dozens of students to give the task of finding the people. Gale went to eight Sheikh chiefs in residential areas and temples for help. Although he did not have a good reputation in the city, he had a very friendly and close relationship with certain people in the city. These eight Sheikh chiefs They all eagerly agreed to help and immediately took action.
Bing Zhixie said unexpectedly: "I didn't expect you, a leader of the Sand Bandits, to have such good connections in the city."
Gate Feng said proudly: "Sometimes you make a few more friends. There is no harm in it. The energy that these local Sheikh leaders can exert is better than that of going to the Bazaar Supervisor (Bazaar Supervisor: Market Supervisor), Mubatas Po (Mubatas Po) (Officials who manage urban trade and moral construction) are larger. Even if the provincial governor sends people, they may not be more efficient than these people. You should learn from me and don't always pass by a place in a hurry. No one I know well."
"..." Bing Zhixie said unhappily: "I don't need you to teach me how to get along with others!"
Gale chuckled and said: "Next, I need to contact Hong Jue. His beggar intelligence network must have penetrated here and may be able to help."
"Where is the Tongyishi Stone nearby? Can it be used?”
Haifeng pointed to the tallest building: “Ami "Emil's Restaurant is not located under the tallest building, but across the street. However, the restaurant is as luxurious and gorgeous as the palace, with silver pillars and pure gold doors. A pure solid-color sapphire was polished into a large 'glass' and set on the door frame. In front of the restaurant stood a dignified greeting host and security guard. The moment the main door was opened, the clear and transparent sound of mithril bells alerted the waiters in the restaurant that a distinguished guest had arrived.
Bing Zhixie muttered: "The standards of this restaurant are very high." Gale Feng explained: "Emil means noble. It also means commander, monarch, leader."
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“That’s it.” Bing Zhixie entered the restaurant with him.
The waiter came up to him immediately, and Hayate said a few words to him. The waiter took the two of them up the stairs directly opposite the door and to a seat by the window on the second floor, where they could see the street view.
Hay Feng did not order food, but ordered some drinks.
Bing Zhixie asked: "Aren't you wanted in this city? How dare you come to such a good restaurant to eat? I thought you were so messed up that everyone wanted to beat you."
Hayate smiled and said: "My band of thieves does the dirty work of robbery and theft, but not every sand bandit is disgusting to everyone."
"You mean there are still people who like you?"
< br>Jianfeng leaned over and whispered: "Xiangshan City is my most important selling point, especially These are some tough goods that not everyone dares to accept."
Bing Zhixie understood: "I understand what you said."
Haifeng gestured to look at the big and tall one on the other side. The giant building said: "Do you know what is on the other side?"
Bing Zhixie said: "I have seen the map, it is the Elephant King Pagoda."
Gate Feng said: "It is no longer called the Elephant King Pagoda, it is called the Buddha Farewell Garden."
"Fo Farewell ...It sounds familiar. I should have heard or seen this name recently."
Blast said: "Buddha. The garden of the other prince, the current actual ruler of Xiangshan City, and the Great Sullah of the Three Holy Cities, the leader of the guild, Sheikh, and the ecclesiastical judge of the city's Divine Judgement Hall are appointed by him alone, and the appointment of the provincial governor must be approved by him. . ”
“Sounds like a great person.”
Gale said: "Let's put it this way, Fayed of the Crescent Sect, who is also a member of the Great Sura, is a little worse than him. How can he be ranked second or third among the Angel Sect. As for his Wealth... huh, although there is no direct evidence, I took action A large part of the dirt was taken away by the industries under his control. There are more than 9,000 luxurious carriages decorated with gold and jade in his garden. Just imagine this. ”
< br>Bing Zhixie almost spit out her fruit tea when she took a sip : "More than 9,000? Are you sure you didn't say two more zeros?"
Haifeng said: "This was the number from a few years ago. It may be over 10,000 now, and each drive is different."
Bingzhixie sighed: "No matter how rich you are, Even ten thousand carriages can’t get through. Sometimes I always wonder why these people are here.”
“Maybe this is the pleasure of controlling huge amounts of wealth, which is also a kind of power. Embodiment.”
"So, why are you taking me to understand these?"
Haifeng shook his head: "No reason, I'm going to take you to understand the... customs in our desert. Okay, I'll borrow the Tongyi Stone , Come back soon." After he stood up, he leaned over and said softly to Bing Zhixie: "I had a feeling when I came here that the Humiya I was looking for would be sent... there." He took a look. Opposite the Buddha Garden.
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(Note: The setting of this article has nothing to do with reality. It is just a borrowed noun. Please do not associate it without reason. I hereby declare.)
(End of this chapter)