Chapter 321 Taming the Baron, a money-making machine! (5800)
“This guy Fitz Walker is finally here!” Cao Xing said excitedly.
Last night, this guy said he would come to see him today, but he didn’t expect to come after dark.
A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Cao Xing agreed to Fitz Walker's application.
Soon, a thin figure sneaked into Cao Xing's territory.
As Fitz walked, he carefully observed his surroundings.
He also saw that this territory had suddenly expanded several times compared to the last time.
There was also a slight look of shock in his eyes.
But at this time, he was not in the mood to pay attention to this. He just wanted to quickly find the bishop and ask him for help.
When the other night watchmen saw Fitz Walker coming in, they all pretended not to see him and let him search around the territory.
But now, there is a problem before Fitz.
That is, the size of this territory has become so large, and there are many buildings in it.
Where is he going to find that adult?
Just when Fitz was at a loss, a figure appeared in front of him.
"Fitz Walker, why are you so impatient?"
After seeing Cao Xing, the newly appointed young baron suddenly seemed to have seen a savior.
Get ready to kneel down immediately.
But when I thought about it, this was outside the territory, and there was a group of polar people working next to it.
Fitz stopped his tendency to kneel.
He quickly said: "Sir, I came here this time to see you for something important!"
Cao Xing nodded, and without asking anything, he said directly: "Come with me."< br>
Soon, the two came to the tavern.
The stove in the corner radiated heat, and the wood was burning with a crackling sound.
The warm yellow light illuminated the entire tavern.
Under the light of the fire, Fitz took the lead in putting on the mask of the black-robed priest.
And Cao Xing also put on the mask of a red-robed bishop.
The young baron immediately knelt on his knees and bowed respectfully: "Meet the Bishop!"
Cao Xing nodded slightly, "Tell me, what's the matter?"
< br>He deliberately pretended not to know.
Fitz Walker on the ground began to vomit his bitterness.
Tell him about the white-robed priest who found him last night.
And explained to him that he has successfully inherited the position of baron, has great power in this area, can provide a lot of help to the church, etc...
Cao Xing finished listening There was no change in his expression after that, but he nodded calmly.
“I understand, the war situation in Lake Duolun City is tight and we really need a lot of personnel.”
Hearing this, Fitz Walker’s face froze.
But Cao Xing's next words gave him hope again.
“However, your side is equally important.”
“I will contact the Seed of Light and ask the high priest not to interfere with your operations, so that you can develop with peace of mind.”
Fitz Walker was suddenly pleasantly surprised!
He said with a moved face: "Thank you, Lord Bishop, you are indeed a far-sighted bishop!"
"Only by not being exposed can I bring more value to the church."
< br>"Don't worry, I will definitely make a contribution to the church in the future!"
After saying that, Fitz Walker took out a box from his backpack and revealed a golden corner inside.
Cao Xing's expression suddenly changed slightly.
"Fitz, what is this?"
The young baron in front of him said with a flattering smile: "Your Majesty, this is my little wish, please accept it. "
Cao Xing pretended to be reserved and thought for a moment.
Then he said: "Okay, then I will accept it on behalf of the God of Light."
[Obtained: Gold Bar (1000g)*10]
[Obtain: Freshwater Pearl (Gold)*1]
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Cao Xing’s expression changed slightly when he saw the system prompt.
There are actually 10 kilograms of gold bars, which are worth more than 500,000 kronor.
Although the value of that [Freshwater Pearl] is unknown, since it is of golden quality, it must not be much different.
This guy is quite generous with his actions.
He nodded slightly, "You are serious."
After hearing this, Fitz said with a smile on his face: "You're welcome, sir. If you like, I will, every once in a while, I’ll send you some.”
After hearing this, Cao Xing also had a smile on his face.
"Fitz, you are a smart man."
"Then as a gift in return, I will give you something."
Hearing this, Fitz just wanted to wave his hand and say no.
But when I thought about it, the bishop took out a strange thing last time and made himself an elite creature directly.
This time, maybe there is something magical?
In his expectant eyes.
When he saw the bishop in front of him, he suddenly took out a scroll from his backpack.
"Master Bishop, what is this?" Fitz Walker had doubts and curiosity in his eyes.
Cao Xing did not answer, with a faint smile on his lips.
【Should I use the Soul Contract Scroll on Fitz Walker? 】
[After using it, you will be forced to sign the scroll, with a success rate of 100%, which will directly reach the full value of its favorability or loyalty, and you can extinguish the opponent's soul at any time and control life and death. 】
(Note: The contract target level must be 10 levels lower than yourself, otherwise the contract will fail!)
"Yes."
The next moment, the scroll in Cao Xing's hand disappeared.
Fitz Walker suddenly felt that something seemed to have changed in his body.
A feeling of emptiness comes from the depths of the soul!
To the point where he felt that his soul no longer belonged to him!
Has been firmly controlled by the red-robed bishop in front of him.
With a look of fear on his face, he looked at Cao Xing in fear.
"Lord...Mr. Bishop, what did you just do to me?"
Cao Xing looked at him with squinted eyes, and then asked: "Fitz Walker, this is what I said ”
"Then let me ask you now, who would you choose between me and the God of Light?"
Hearing this question, Fitz Walker wanted to subconsciously answer the God of Light.
But the next moment, another figure appeared in his mind involuntarily.
"Lord...Mr. Bishop, why do you ask that?"
Cao Xing shook his head and said: "You don't have to worry about it, you just need to answer truthfully."
In Fitz's eyes A look of struggle flashed, and then he said: "Although my belief in the God of Light is extremely firm, if I have to choose, I choose you."
Hearing this answer, a smile appeared on the corner of Cao Xing's mouth. meaning.
Because this means that Fitz chose to give up his faith and believe in himself.
The effect of [Soul Contract Scroll] is indeed as domineering as described.
Just let a cultist obey you 100%.
"Very good, then starting from today, everything you do will be subject to my arrangements."
"Including any contact with you from the Light Church, you must report to me, do you understand?"
There was doubt in Fitz's eyes, "What do you mean, sir?"
Cao Xing smiled and said: "I will give you help, so that you will have greater power and greater rights. . ”
“Let you be promoted all the way to become a viscount, earl, or even higher!”
Hearing this, Fitz breathed quickly.
What is his purpose in joining the Church of Light?
Don’t you just want to use their power to give yourself greater rights?
And now, this adult told him that he can have these without resorting to the power of the church!
How could this not excite him!
And the most important thing is that he believes that the man in front of him has this ability.
Because he has indeed done such a thing!
Fitz knelt down respectfully again and said: "Please help me, sir. Fitz is willing to dedicate everything I have to you!"
Cao Xing smiled and then took it out directly. A boss-level soul.
"Take it, this thing can take you one step further."
Fitz took it respectfully.
Since his favorability has been forced to reach the full value, there is no news of an increase in favorability this time.
Cao Xing promoted him because he naturally wanted this kid to do things better for him.
Because he knew how to use the soul, Fitz Walker also slapped his body directly,
The aura on his body began to grow rapidly!
His breakout was smooth.
Soon, Fitz Walker became a boss-level creature, and his aura surged!
The young baron had a look of surprise in his eyes.
"I succeeded, sir! I am now a boss-level existence!"
"Great, even the knight captain in the baron's palace only has the potential of a boss-level!"
"And now, I also have this level of potential. Soon, I can even surpass him and become the strongest person in the Baron Palace!"
Looking at his expression Looking excited, Cao Xing also smiled, "Then from now on, you will continue to act as a member of the Church of Light."
"Of course, you must not expose me."
"You have to remember, I can give you power, and I can also take away everything from you."
As he finished speaking, he had a thought in his mind.
A sense of death-like crisis directly enveloped Fitz Walker's body!
It was as if his soul would be extinguished in the next second, and his whole body was cold.
Fitz knelt down directly, pressing his entire face to the ground.
He said with great fear: "Sir, Fitz will never have any second thoughts. Even if it means death, I will not betray you!"
Cao Xing nodded, and then Then he took back that sense of oppression.
“Get up.”
At this moment, Fitz recovered from the state of imminent death and gasped for air.
It took quite a while before calmness returned.
Then, with an uneasy look on his face, he asked tentatively: "Sir, how do you think the white-robed priest will come to see me tomorrow?"
Fitz He already knew in his heart that the lord of another world in front of him was not a member of the Church of Light.
But I don’t know why, but I don’t have any resistance.
Even, from the bottom of my heart, I am willing to choose to obey everything he says.
Cao Xing smiled and said: "If he comes to see you, take him out of the Baron's Mansion."
"Leave the rest to me."
Fitz's expression moved slightly. He probably knew what Cao Xing meant.
He didn’t know it before.
But now, he understands how terrifying this adult is!
The aura on his body is much stronger than that of the white-robed bishop!
"I understand, sir, but if the white-robed bishop comes over, how should I contact you?"
After hearing this, Cao Xing waved his hand and threw him a [small communication device].
"Take it. After you learn how to use it, you can contact me."
As for the monitor on the shadow cloak, Cao Xing naturally did not tell him.
The place where he placed this thing is quite secretive, and it has not been discovered so far. It can be regarded as his second insurance.
Fitz took it respectfully, and then learned how to operate it.
Then he looked at Cao Xing with excitement.
Cao Xing continued to ask: "Fitz, tell me now, what are the rights after becoming a baron."
Although he has some understanding of it.
But each world has different systems according to each kingdom, so the rights held by these nobles are also different.
After hearing this, Fitz thought about it for a while, and then told Cao Xing in detail.
Pretty much what I expected.
The baron mainly has three rights, namely land ownership, military power, and economic power.
These three rights include a lot of things.
Simply put.
Land ownership means that you can levy various taxes within your own territory, including land taxes, head taxes, trade taxes, etc.
At the same time, it also has the right to distribute and even take life and death to the civilians in its own territory.
The second military right, the baron can form his own knights and soldiers, and establish his own armed force. Of course, he must pay for this himself.
As for the third economic right, it includes trade monopoly, such as salt industry, iron industry, etc. They can control the production and sale of goods and make huge profits.
There are also some political rights later, such as being able to participate in the parliament when the king convenes it.
Of course, it must be some more important barons.
Under normal circumstances, only viscounts have this qualification.
In addition, there are some details, large and small, including inheritance rights, representation rights, command rights, etc...
Cao Xing nodded after listening.
I almost have a deeper understanding of the aristocracy of this world.
He continued to ask: "What is the annual income and expenditure of the Baron House."
This question already involves the secrets of the Baron House.
The average baron would not tell even his cronies and family members.
Fitz thought for a moment and then said: "My father has been a baron in this area for more than 20 years, and many resource points have been invested in development."
"Except for military expenses. , agricultural output fees, and construction costs, the current annual income is about 4.7 billion crowns."
Cao Xing was shocked when he heard this figure.
Good guy!
More than four billion!
His previous estimate of several hundred million a year was an underestimation of them.
A baron has such a high income in a year, no wonder these nobles are so rich!
Fitzwock added: "However, part of the income must be contributed to Count Pownial and Viscount Mordred."
"In the end, it fell to us. The one in hand is only about 40%."
The corner of Cao Xing's mouth twitched.
Sure enough, is it still the same in this world?
But it’s not bad.
There is almost a billion in revenue a year.
Moreover, it is not just the income from krona, but there must be many other resource income, such as precious gems, mithril, etc...
After 20 years of accumulation, the resources in the Baron Mansion must exceed Imagine!
Now, the baron is in his hands.
This shows that these resources are your own.
Thinking of this, Cao Xing couldn't help laughing.
He continued to ask a few more questions, almost asking all about the Baron's family background.
And Fitz answered truthfully.
It wasn’t until half an hour later that Cao Xing stopped asking.
Then he asked his last question.
“My territory needs a lot of manpower in the near future. Is there any way you can help me get it?”
Fitz thought for a moment, and then asked cautiously: "Sir, do you only need people who can work, or people who need a certain amount of combat power?"
"As long as you can work."
Hearing this, Fitz suddenly became happy.
"Sir, some time ago, my father took over a group of villagers from the Baron Augustus, more than two hundred people."
"They did not hand over enough people. The village was disbanded and sold to my father."
"I am worrying about finding a suitable place to house them."
"If you need me, sir, I have been there for the past two days. Let people bring these villagers over."
Cao Xing's eyes lit up instantly.
"Very good, let's do it."
Fitz nodded respectfully.
Then he asked tentatively: "Sir, do you have any more questions?"
Cao Xing thought for a moment and found that he had asked almost everything he should ask, and now he had nothing to do.
"There is nothing going on at the moment, but my territory will continue to develop. You must remember to cover for me."
Fitz nodded quickly and said: "Understood, sir!"
"Very good, you can go back now. If anything happens, just remember to contact me."
After hearing this, the young baron immediately bowed respectfully, and then left Cao Xing territory.
Along the way, Cao Xing monitored for a while. After finding no problem, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
“Very good, another hidden danger has been solved, and a baron is completely under control!”
“Now I can develop with peace of mind and don’t have to worry about being attacked by those nobles again. "Trouble or collect taxes."
"Of course, the taxes that should be collected by other survivors in this area will still be collected."
"After all, the baron's things are mine, and they can't be wasted."
Thinking of this, Cao Xing felt better.
Looked at the properties of the pearl.
[Freshwater Pearl (Gold)]
[Quality: Treasure]
[Included Attributes: Charm +20, All Attributes +20]
（ Note: An expert blacksmith is required to inlay it)
…
“Oh? This pearl has more properties than a black diamond.”
"In other words, this thing is worth at least more than one million kronor."
Cao Xing laughed. Fitz Walker was quite generous in his dealings. It was just something worth one or two million.
He nodded with satisfaction.
Cao Xing walked out of the tavern.
On the way to [Intermediate Mage Tower].
The 'sizzling' sound of electricity sounded in my ears again.
After a while, a middle-aged man's voice sounded.
"Dear Lord, I am Yaskin."
Hearing this name, Cao Xing also had a look of surprise in his eyes.
After participating in the fishing competition in Annuo River Village, Cao Xing asked Yaskin to take hundreds of thousands of crowns to develop in Melind City.
He hasn't reported much progress recently.
Now that I am suddenly contacted, there should be some progress.
Cao Xing asked happily: "Yaskin, how are you doing recently? How are you doing alone outside?"
Hearing this, Yaskin said movedly: " Thank you Lord for your concern, I am living well outside."
"Melind City is very prosperous, and the business model here is also very mature. I have been staying in a hotel recently."
“With the funds that the lord gave me, food and accommodation are no problem at all.”
“But... no matter how prosperous the city outside is, it will definitely not be as comfortable as living in our territory... ..."
Cao Xing also smiled.
"By the way, Lord Lord, I'm here to report something to you."
Yaskin said: "As you asked, I have been observing in Melind City these days. I learned a lot about their business model.”
“Then through some connections, I spent about 150,000 crowns and successfully bought a shop.”
"This shop is in a good location and the area is very prosperous. It should be good for doing business."
"But this 150,000 kronor is only one year's rent. I'm worried that the owner of this shop will sit behind him. The price has been raised, so it is still being delayed and the contract has not been signed.”
“If you have time, Lord, you can come to Melind City and have a detailed discussion with this person.”
After listening to Yaskin's report, Cao Xing also had a look of thought in his eyes.
Did you buy a store with 150,000?
This is not bad.
In this way, he can go to Melind City to do business on his own.
There are too many sought-after things in Cao Xing’s territory.
Whether it is selling the weapons snatched from the safari camp, opening a weapons shop.
You can earn a lot of money by selling Yuncai yak milk or even opening a food store with eggs from bare-feathered chickens.
You know, even if Hilton, who has a good relationship with him, comes to Cao Xing's territory to purchase these materials, the price will definitely be lower than the market price.
Only by producing and selling by yourself can you earn more profits.
So if this store is sold, it should not lose money.
Of course, the specific situation requires an on-site inspection to observe the flow of people near the shops and the situation in Melinder City.
However, although Yaskin has a calm personality, he is not a fool.
He won't do business at a loss, so there is nothing to worry about the store's condition.
Cao Xing replied: "Okay, I understand. I will go to Melind City to have a look later when I have time."
"If you have any other shops that you think are good, you can also Take it down first.”
“If you don’t have enough funds, go back to the territory first, ask Cao Yi for the money, and say it was me.”
After listening to Cao Xing’s instructions, Yaskin replied respectfully: "I obey, Lord."
"Then I won't disturb you."
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(End of this chapter)