Tuk tuk!

Another sound of horses' hooves, accompanied by the grunt of rolling wheels, finally appeared the target that the Fontaine family warriors had been waiting for for so long. Giving the Literature Network

The long convoy, loaded with goods, drove past the Fontaine family and others one after another.

Perhaps he had just walked out of the mountain road that made people smell and change, and finally stepped on the official road that represented safety, and everyone in the convoy, including the warriors guarding on both sides, showed a relieved look on their faces.

Now is the time!

The people brought by Lothar are all experienced in the battle formation, and they can see at a glance the enemy's situation at this moment, and it is the best time to sneak attack.

The guards were on high alert and nervous along the way. After getting out of danger, there will inevitably be a moment of relaxation.

This is the best opportunity. That's why they chose this place as the location for an ambush raid.

If you don't do it now, when will you wait?

It's a pity that all the warriors lurking behind the surrounding rocks, behind the jungle, and in the shadows did not wait for the signal to strike.

Lothar's head was dripping with sweat, and his face was pale. He stared at the small group of cavalry dozens of paces away, eager to devour them all.

It's a remote place, it's not well populated, and Edinburgh City patrols won't come to this place where birds don't. But it is undeniable that it is also under the jurisdiction of the City of Edinburgh.

In other words, the same strict regulations that the Grand Duke of Mattosia imposed in the city of Edinburgh also apply here.

If a caravan attacking a nobleman is exposed in the middle of a barren mountain, it may damage the prestige of his family, and he will be sanctioned by the noble senate and condemned by His Majesty the King.

In either case, it is always inseparable from the scope of the struggle of the "aristocracy". And the consequences are nothing more than apologies, compensation, or reduction of the title, or even the removal of the marquis.

However, if it had happened within the jurisdiction of the City of Edinburgh, the nature would have been completely different. The Fontaine family has violated the laws of the city lord, and it will be directly confronted with the wrath and severe punishment of Grand Duke Mattesias.

And according to the iron-blooded style of the old soldier, it is not impossible for such a vicious violent incident, even if all the main members of the entire Fontaine family are punished or even executed.

In comparison, losing in the business war, more than ten years of planning and hard work came to naught, and the consequences are more acceptable.

Lothar didn't dare to move, he couldn't pull the entire Fontaine family into the fire pit.

I could only grit my teeth and watch Owen of the Hilton family and that Anthony walk towards the Grand Duke's cavalry.

"Lord Commander, I bother you and your brothers to come far to greet you, Owen is really shocked." Owen greeted the leader of the cavalry.

The commander politely said, "Where, this is the boundary of the city of Edinburgh, and it is the law of the Grand Duke to protect the lawful business activities of the merchants in the city, which is our duty." Brother Owen is welcome. ”

The two sides exchanged pleasantries, and Anthony also stepped forward to meet the commander.

For this comet-like young genius, the commander has long heard of it. It is said that even the Grand Duke himself seems to have admired him very much. The commander is naturally smiling and doesn't dare to put on a show.

The two teams gathered together and marched in the direction of Edinburgh City.

Suddenly, Anthony pointed with his left hand, and a little light flashed from his fingertips, and flew into the sky.

The commander who walked in front seemed to have checked, turned around and frowned and asked, "Mr. Anthony, what's wrong?" ”

Anthony waved his hand: "It's okay." ”

The commander suppressed the doubts in his heart, and did not ask too much.

With a slight smile on his lips, Anthony glanced at a large rock on his left, as if intentionally or unintentionally.

In the sky, on the top of the extremely high treetops of a towering tree, a strange eyeball condensed by magic in an extremely hidden position exploded with a bang and dissipated without a trace.

……

The sun is setting in the west, and it is almost dusk.

After more than two months, the caravan, which had not been expected to be carried out, finally returned with a successful return full of best-selling goods and the hopes of the Hilton family.

In the city of Edinburgh, the large-scale business war, which has reached a white-hot stage, has suddenly added a huge variable. And after a short period of calm, there will be waves again.

But this time, between the Hilton family and many nobles in Edinburgh, the offensive and defensive momentum may be completely reversed.

After entering the gates of Edinburgh, the commander left with his cavalry squad satisfied. He left with a small box.

That's why he was willing to take his cavalry squad and run to meet or escort the Hilton caravan back.

Grand Duke Mattesias ruled extremely strictly, and the commander would never dare to do anything about soliciting and accepting bribes. Therefore, what was in the box, he paid for it.

However, this does not mean that the Commander does not owe the Hilton family a favor. After all, in many cases, money may not necessarily buy what you want.

And Owen is very good at being a man, and only charges a little higher than the cost price, so that he can get benefits, and he will not leave a handle.

Although he did benefit from it, it was also within the scale, and even if the Grand Duke knew, he would not blame him.

"Of course I don't blame him."

Grand Duke Mattesias stood atop the tall castle tower, silently staring down.

"The old man has been leading the army for decades all his life, and he can understand some of this way of managing and employing people." When the water is clear, there are no fish, and when people are observed, there are no fugitives', and I know the tightness of this. These people also know my temperament, and they don't dare to violate the bottom line I have set. ”

Standing beside him was the old mage, who was thin in stature.

"I knew you were favoring that kid."

The Grand Duke knew his friend's temperament, and he didn't care: "This time, the nobles led by the Fontaine family have made a bit too much trouble. But what they are doing is an upright business war, and they are using regular business methods. All behaviors are within the rules. It's hard to break the rules I set myself. Even if you want to help the Hilton family, you can't do it. ”

"But the Hiltons, I have to keep it."

"These old aristocrats in Edinburgh are rigid in their thinking and do things in the old ways. For Edinburgh's economic development, it has become an obstacle. But their network of relationships is criss-crossed, and the roots and veins are intertwined, and even I dare not touch them easily. ”

"And the sudden rise of the Hilton family has broken this solid power structure and breathed life into the commercial backwaters of the city of Edinburgh."

"This emerging force that has finally emerged, of course I can't let it be easily destroyed. Without the success of this caravan, I already intend to get the men below to help them get through it. ”

"But now it seems that I don't need much trouble. Hehe! ”

The old magician seemed to be a bickering man, specializing in finding fault.

"So you know that the people of House Fontaine have moved, and when Hilton found someone to contact the Commander, they were left to go? Aren't you afraid that those people of the Fontaine family will take risks and eat even your small team of cavalry? ”

"No matter who it is, no matter which family it is, in my territory, you have to follow my rules. Even with the three brothers of the Fontaine family, they did not dare to attack my soldiers. ”

At this moment, Grand Duke Mattesias's eyes shone like knives, and his whole body exuded the smell of iron and blood of the golden iron horse, and his domineering attitude in the world was fully revealed.

"Besides, even if they have the guts, they don't have the ability! Hum! ”