Chapter 152 Andrew
“Baron Abbott, these ‘cans’ are indeed needed by the Kingdom’s army.”
Baron William’s face looked much better than when they first met.
"So, how are they made?"
Of course it is best to have this kind of thing in your own hands.
Hansel put on an apologetic expression.
“Unfortunately, Lord Viscount, I don’t know how the cans are made. The inventor and maker of the cans is Count Paul Grayman of Alda in the northwest bay. He is just a commissioned person. As a royal commissioner, I promoted this processed food to the kingdom's army, but I didn't say a word about how to make it."
Viscount William shook his head repeatedly: "This is really a pity, such a pity. This Earl should directly dedicate the production method to the royal family. Where has the loyalty of the current local lords to His Majesty the King gone? Have they forgotten the oath their ancestors made to Rodney I? ?”
In fact, what really makes the Viscount regretful is that the other party is a feudal noble or an earl, which makes it difficult to use strong methods to obtain the canning method, especially when the lords in southern Xinjiang Such a sensitive period for rebellion.
Hansel secretly complained: The original oath did not say what the royal family wanted, so the lords had to hand it over obediently.
Baron William added: "Baron Abbott, please tell Earl Grayman that if he can give you the method of making cans, His Majesty the King will definitely reward him heavily."
"I will definitely. I will tell Lord Grayman.”
Hansel agreed, but thought in his heart: When can a quartermaster make decisions for His Majesty the King? Besides, what's the use of such empty promises?
“So? The Kingdom’s army is interested in this kind of army?”
“Interested? Of course.”
The viscount rolled his eyes.
"But I don't know how big the production of cans is? You know, once the military decides to purchase, it will definitely not be a small amount."
Hansel said slightly uneasily: "Uh. ...To be honest with Lord Viscount, the current production of cans is still relatively small. However, please don't worry. Lord Graiman is building an additional canning factory in his territory, and it will be able to operate on a large scale by February next year at the latest. Continuously and stably supply the kingdom’s army.”
I hope the group of merchants mobilized by Graiman can do more, Hansel prayed secretly.
Viscount William groped his chin for a while and then said: "Then let's wait until he can produce in large quantities before talking about long-term purchases. However, you can provide us with a small amount of cans first and let the people in the army first Taste it.”
Hansel stood up and bowed to him.
"Thank you, Lord Viscount. I will send you a small batch of cans. When I return to the northwest, I will give them priority in production and delivery to the royal capital. Earl Graiman still expresses gratitude to His Majesty the King. I am very loyal. I came back this time to deliver a batch of grain for the Earl. If the Kingdom’s army can purchase cans in large quantities, I believe that the Earl will definitely provide an extremely low wholesale price.”
Viscount William nodded: "Huh! I hope so. But I want to explain something to you first."
"Please make it clear, Lord Viscount."
Viscount William thought about it for a moment. , said slowly: "I am only responsible for the military supplies for the troops under Her Royal Highness the Princess. The supplies for the troops under the other generals are handled by themselves. You have to figure out how to get them to accept canned food."
Hansel wrote down this sentence, "Thank you for the reminder, Lord Viscount."
... After saying goodbye to Viscount William's mansion, Hansel went straight back home.
As soon as he entered the house, a servant reported to him: "A guest claiming to be Baron Andrew came to visit you. I said you were out today and asked him to come back another day, but he I insist on waiting for you to come back.”
“Earl Andrew? I don’t seem to know such a person.”
"The accent should be from the northwest. We think he may be related to you, so we asked him to wait for you in the living room."
"Take me to meet this Baron Andrew."
Hansel suddenly thought of Baron Andrew, a vassal from the earldom of Bailding in the northwest bay.
According to Count Myron Garnard, Baron Andrew should be the only vassal who did not participate in the rebellion. Viscount Angelo and others recommended him to lead the troops directly under the Garnard family to go south to join the royal family in the name of King Qin. The counter-insurgency war, and using this as a reason, led the private soldiers of various families to control Butuya, the capital of Bailding.
Before and after Paul led the army to crush the Bailding rebellion, Baron Andrew never returned with his troops.
Previously, it was because his master Myron Garnard "issued" an order to him: to assist the royal family to quell the rebellion before returning. However, from the current situation, quelling the rebellion is still far away. Moreover, according to the exchange of letters, it was learned that Baron Andrew had performed well and was entrusted with important tasks by Her Royal Highness the Princess. Therefore, after the fire in the granary of the royal capital, the Bailding army was not sent home like most of King Qin's army.
After that, Myron regained his freedom. The people of Alda were worried about what troubles Baron Andrew would cause after returning with his troops, so they asked Myron to write to him personally. In addition to telling him that Angelo and others In addition to launching a rebellion but it was put down, he also reiterated his previous order to assist the royal family in putting down the rebellion before returning. In order to appease Andrew, he also asked his family to write a letter and send it together. In short, there was a little trouble at home. , but it has been resolved. You can fight on the front line with peace of mind, and be loyal to His Majesty the King on behalf of Bailding.
In this way, Baron Andrew and his Bailding army stayed in the south.
Hansel came to the drawing room and saw Baron Andrew who had been waiting for him - a strong man with a resolute look and a dignified appearance.
Hansel first introduced himself: "I am Hansel Abbott. What does Baron Andrew want from me?"
Baron Andrew immediately stood up and greeted him: "It's an honor to meet you, Baron Abbott. I heard that you are the royal commissioner stationed in Alda next door to us?"
Hansel asked him to sit down again. Next, he sat down opposite Andrew, nodded and confirmed: "Exactly, I am coming to the royal capital for official business this time, and I will be leaving to return to the Northwest Gulf soon."
Baron Andrew With a look of emotion: "It is rare to see people as loyal to their duties as Baron Abbott. After the royal commissioner who was stationed at Bairding found an excuse to return to Jingyao, he disappeared. I heard that this kind of There is more than one example of this.”
Hansel complained in his heart: “The lords from all over the world wish they could get out of here all day long. Isn’t this just what they want?”
Just listen to Andrew continue to say: "I have learned about the rebellion of Angelo and others from the letter sent to me by Mr. Gardner. Although I usually dislike them, I still didn't expect that they violated my own rules." The oath is a shame for knights.”
"Fortunately, Earl Greyman sent troops in time to quell this gang of traitors. As expected, Lord Garner's friendship with this ally was not in vain. I ask Baron Abbott to convey his gratitude to me when he returns."
Hansel smiled. He nodded and agreed: "Haha, it's easy to say, I will definitely convey your meaning to Mr. Grayman."
The two continued to talk for a long time, and Hansel judged from the other party's words:
He really does not know the conspiracy of Angelo and others;
This Baron always regards himself as a knight, and is a bit...naive in politics.
In a way, such a person is quite cute.
The two chatted happily, and finally, Hansel agreed to do a small favor for the other party - to bring a large number of letters back to the Northwest Bay, most of which were written by the Bailding soldiers. letters home.
(End of this chapter)