Seeing that the other party refused, Hathaway didn't insist, Ulys. Gulen and his companion seemed to make an appearance in the Cordillera from time to time, and she didn't bother to bother to bother with the fact that the place had become Shajiabang. After a few words, he said goodbye and returned to the Mage Tower.

Witnessing Hathaway's figure disappear into the castle, Ullis. Gulen sighed...... It's only been a long time, and he has been promoted from a magic apprentice to a fourth-level great magician, and he really has soared. Whether it's luck or treasures, it's already not to be underestimated.

Shaking his head, Ulys. Gulen discarded those unnecessary thoughts and turned away.

Not far away, a group of carriages appeared in front of them, one carriage under the protection of eight armed guards, galloping in the direction of the castle, in the moment of the carriage and the horses staggered, the curtains of the carriage suddenly opened, and the passengers inside glanced outside, and greeted Ullis in a friendly manner. Gulen nodded.

Sullivan. Hughes.

Ulys. Gulen bowed slightly, he knew this passenger, a very famous merchant in Mandy Gaza, who was said to have a close relationship with the lord of the castle.

Shortly after Hathaway returned to the Tower, an apprentice came to report that it was Sullivan. Hughes came to visit.

She came to the living room on the first floor and saw Sullivan. Hughes stood there with a heavy face, smiled slightly, and said, "Sit down, what's going on." ”

"This is the latest count from the Chamber of Commerce." Sullivan. After Hughes sat down, he took out a piece of paper and handed it to her.

"The price of food, cloth and most household goods has gone up? It's true? Hathaway looked up and looked at Sullivan across from her. Hughes.

Sullivan. Hughes nodded, "That's right." This news is absolutely true. The Orc Empire used to plunder and then returned. This time, he actually occupied the territory of the Terran and did not leave, and there was no mass killing, so there will definitely be a big war this year, and it should be hoarding supplies, so it will cause prices to rise. ”

"Didn't you say that you were guarding against the underground races of the Dark Regions? Why infighting? "Hathaway didn't understand what those in power were thinking, shouldn't it be unity now?

Sullivan. Hughes shook his head: "These are two different things. Not to mention orcs, even within humans, aren't they constantly fighting each other? And this will not only expand the territory, but also train the army. Count it all in one fell swoop. If it's an underground race. It's not too late to join forces and fight back. ”

Seeing that Hathaway still looked disapproving, he added: "This is the upper-level government, and everything is for profit." It is believed that if the underground race can pay enough benefits, it is not impossible for the Orc Empire to become enemies of humans. ”

"It's ......"

Hathaway shook her head. I don't know what to say about this kind of thing. Changing the subject, she asked, "Food is not a major issue for the Cordillera. Do you have any other supplies in stock? ”

After this winter, the collective farms are operating normally, and food is not a problem. Of course. The development of farms should not only look at agriculture, but also animals, fisheries, vegetables, etc. However, with regard to other developments, the Lord's Mansion had already made a plan, as long as it was carried out in a step-by-step manner. Sullivan. When Hughes came to the Cordillera, he declined Hathaway's invitation and did not join the Cordillera Collar, but with her financial support, he partnered to open a firm. It can also be said that he is a nail that Hathaway has driven in the business world. But he and the Sith. The intelligence agencies in charge of Carl are not the same, and they can be regarded as Hathaway's 'royal merchants'.

Hearing Hathaway's question, Sullivan. Hughes had already prepared and replied: "Last year, because of the need to welcome immigrants, the Tongguò Chamber of Commerce purchased a large amount of supplies, and they were all in the process, and a lot of them were stockpiled. However, since there is a possibility that the war will expand, I would like to come and ask if we need to stock up more, we can go to other places to buy it by sea, which is more convenient and faster. ”

"Okay, you can do this thing, and I'll explain it to the following when I go back." Hathaway thought for a moment and agreed.

Even if there was no shortage of food in the Cordillera Territory, once the fight started, prices would definitely skyrocket, and she didn't want this matter to affect the territory that had just settled down.

Send Sullivan away. Hughes, Hathaway thought for a moment and sent someone to send Petro. Hughes, Barthes. Willy and the other officials had summoned to the castle for a meeting—this time not in the Mage's Tower, but in a large conference room that had just been cleaned up.

The meeting room had been preserved for a long time, but now it was just being reused by Hathaway, with the sound of fresh pine crackling in the fireplace and the smell of pine in the room.

"My lord, you should stock up on supplies."

Aaron. Jerami was the first to agree, "But I have an additional plan, which is to strengthen the training of the city defense army. ”

"Why?" Petro. Hughes was puzzled, "The Orc Empire is two provinces away from us, can they really fight us?" ”

It's not that he thinks there's anything wrong with strengthening the training of the army, but he thinks that Aaron . . . Jerami is so targeted.

Aaron. Jerami shook his head: "The Empire is at a disadvantage in the war with the Orc Empire, but it would be too exaggerated to say that the Orcs were able to break through two provinces in a row, and the Imperial Family would not let this happen." Your Lord, have you heard of the Heidelberg Accords? ”

"Like...... Some impressions. ”

Hathaway was a little unsure, "Lord Jeramy, can you tell me about the main content of this agreement?" ”

Aaron. Jerami nodded, retold the content of the Hathaway Protocol roughly, and finally said: "Now the main forces of the Imperial military are focusing on defending the underground races in the dark region, and the legions of Zimbwe Province have been almost tossed last year, it is certain that once the orcs launch another offensive this year, they will definitely not be able to resist it by relying on the military strength of the Empire in Zimbwe Province." ”

"So, His Majesty the Emperor will demand that the lords fulfill their obligations under the Heidelberg Agreement?" Hathaway heard the song and knew what it meant.

"It's just a possibility, isn't it?" Petro. Hughes asked.

"Not a possibility. According to a friend of mine who served at the Heidelberg court, if the Orc Empire still attacks, I am afraid that the Heidelberg Agreement will really be required to fulfill the lords. "Aaron. Jerami said with a sigh.

"It's not a big deal."

Hathaway pondered for a moment and said, "Barth, the city defense army must strengthen training, and the guards of the farmstead must also strengthen their training, once we really need to go on the expedition, the safety of the Cordillera territory will depend on the guards of those farmsteads." ”

"Lord McKennello, the police force must also be mobilized......"

Hathaway methodically issued orders one by one, and after arranging the affairs of the ships, she rubbed her head: "Everyone, the matter of the territory is left to you, I have to do a magic experiment recently, it will take a long time." ”

"My lord, how long? What if the Imperial side issues a call order? "Aaron. Jeramy asked.

"It's hard to say how long I don't come out before the deadline for the call-up order. Willy leads the men on the march. ”

Hathaway stood up: "Adjournment." ”

"Yes." The crowd answered, and they dispersed.

There is absolutely no problem with the finances of the Cordillera Lord, and as a lord, Hathaway will naturally arrange it and supervise the implementation as long as he gives orders.

And this time, in Hathaway's plan, the production of new weapons such as the magic rifle will be expanded...... The arms business is definitely lucrative, and this is a rare opportunity.

After arranging the administrative matters, Hathaway put the old butler Bruno . Will and Middleton, the leader of the Guard. Puster, Cecia. Hughes found them all and gave them orders. Especially Cecia. Hughes, she was in charge of sorting out the situation, and Hathaway asked her to focus on collecting the military, geography and other related information of the Orc Empire and Zimbwe Province, at least to be prepared. As for the expedition, she didn't say it, and she didn't know how to say it. Although she knew that the secret room she found had a mystery, she didn't know what it was.

The Chamber of Secrets is in the Alchemy Room in the Mage's Tower.

After arranging a qiē, she entered the alchemy room, and if she hadn't taken the initiative to come out, the others wouldn't have thought of entering.

The entrance to the chamber was behind a shelf in the corner, she came to the shelf, reached out and felt a bulge behind the shelf, and when she pressed it, she heard a blink, and a piece of the wall suddenly slid to the side, revealing an entrance to the chamber.

Hathaway stepped in, the secret door slowly closing behind her.

The darkroom was not very large, only about four or five squares, and on the walls on both sides, there was a magic lamp, and when Hathaway walked in, the magic lamp lit up, illuminating the room.

In fact, the absence of lights has the same effect, and on the wall facing the doorway, there is a pattern entirely inlaid with various magical gemstones...... Of course, this is essentially a magic array, which is used to open a plane path, which is what the veteran told her.

"Could it be that the ancestors of the Quincy family really discovered a plane back then?" Hathaway believes veterans can't be wrong. But it's also a little bit striking.

If you really have mastered a dimensional path, then you will unexpectedly have an inexhaustible way to make money!

What is a plane?

To paraphrase a more traditional interpretation, planes are used to explain the existence of the multiverse, each plane has its own plane characteristics, and the planes of existence are a collection of many different worlds, and these worlds are intricately linked. With the exception of a few connecting points, each plane is in fact a separate universe with its own natural laws.

"Each plane is sealed in its own bubble-like system of crystal walls, which are suspended in an amber fluid called an elemental." The famous space wizard Christopher Columbus once introduced it like this. (To be continued......)