The Newcomer Chapter 69 Helping to Collect Taxes
Although Sunuo City is luxurious, it can't stay here for too long, especially with hundreds of troops, without their own residence, and staying in a hotel every day, which is too expensive. Accompanied by Fatis, Yi Ye got the letter from Count Farage, although it was just a family chat, not a top-secret letter, but it was still a good life to protect. As a token of gratitude, Mars gave Yi Ye a luxurious outfit to wear when entering and exiting the castle, although Yi Ye didn't have much opportunity now, but there would definitely be one in the future, Mars said.
Under Mars's watch, Yi Ye led his troops out of the city and headed straight for Fort Kerrydan.
"Say, what is Fort Kerrydan like now? Fatis. ”
"After several offensive and defensive battles there, I'm afraid the situation is not optimistic. If we go now, it's a bit out of place. ”
"No, it's just the right time."
"I still have a question." Fatis turned his face around.
"You say." The two faced each other.
"I know, Mr. Yi, don't you hate Svadia, why do you spend a lot of money to open a factory here in Sunuo?" Fatis looked puzzled.
"A gentleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late, besides, I don't hate everyone and this land."
Near Suno is a large plain, which is friendly to the cavalry, not only for the people to be comfortable, but also for the horses to relax. In particular, Suno has built a lot of stone roads from its subordinate villages to show the wealth of the kingdom. It was a long way to Kerrydan Castle, and it was difficult to ride a horse, and Yi Ye had to take a detour. On the way, a scattered cavalry was encountered. When two teams with flags meet, they have to stop and greet each other, and Fatis is carrying his own family flag, although the other party does not have a flag, but Fatis sees something strange. Fatis led his own troops in the front.
"Stop." Fatis scolded.
The other party was surrounded by a group of people, showing frightened eyes. But he didn't say a word.
"Why did you avoid us?" Fatis looked serious.
"We're just a militia. You can't afford to provoke adults. ”
"When I'm blind? Wearing pure Swadian robes, where is the militia? ”
So a scene that shocked everyone appeared, and the dozens of cavalry on the other side showed fierce eyes and drew their swords......
Yi Ye was stunned for a second, and quickly held the hilt of the sword with his hand, and Bestur's eyes widened even more on the side. Fatis is very experienced in this regard, and before everyone reacts, his sword has already pointed at the front of the neck of the opponent's leader, the speed is commendable, and the sharpness of his eyes is so sharp that it is difficult for Yi Ye to oppose him against the previous Fatis.
The leader was immediately instigated, he knew that if he moved one more step, he would have a big opening in his neck, and he immediately named the troops to lay down their arms and accept surrender.
Fatis explained to everyone that this was a deserter, wearing Swadia equipment and battle robes, but his eyes were confused without the firmness of a soldier, and when he saw the flag, he reported his name, just a soldier, at least the common sense of the Swadian soldiers.
"So, Mr. Fatis, are there troops fighting ahead?"
"No, I'm talking about deserters who flee without the consent of the leader, and they know what happens when they flee on the battlefield." Fatis replied.
"So, Mr. Yi Ye, what to do with this team. Maybe selling them would be a good option. ”
"Say it again."
In the vicinity of Fort Kerrydan, several groups of cavalry of about 100 men were patrolling, and one of them, seeing the flag held high by Fatis, took the initiative to come over, kept a safe distance and waved the flag, which was the meaning of inquiry. Seeing this, Fatis named the flag-bearer on the side and waved left and right, meaning that he had no malicious intent. But what is a little embarrassing is that the flag of Fatis has not been taken out for a long time, and he is not very famous, so the other party waved the flag again, indicating that he did not know him and could not pass.
Seeing this embarrassing situation, Yi Ye took the initiative to dismount and raise his empty hands to show that there was no malice. The other man came slowly on horseback. Miraculously, after confirming Yi Ye's identity, he was directly released, and his attitude was still very pious, as if he was their master.
It turned out that as early as when he arrived in Suno, Yi Ye sent Manid to support the war-baptized castle with supplies, and Manid knew what was needed in this situation.
Count Dai Lana is sitting in the hall with his head down and busy with something, the army expenses during this period are very large, not only lost his own territory Uludana Village, but the other fief Albert is at the far left end of the kingdom, tax collection is a big problem, plus several unknown troops have been constantly harassing his caravan recently, the economy is almost paralyzed, if it weren't for the export of his old capital these days, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to be a lord. Fortunately, a caravan recently sent a lot of supplies in the name of a person named Yi Ye, which can be regarded as a solution to the urgent need. In vain, the Count of Degrana thought that he must have asked for someone, and would definitely come to visit him in the near future, so he specially arranged for troops to meet this nobleman, no, it happened to happen.
Count Dai Lana was a little excited after seeing Yi Ye, but he still maintained the reserve that a nobleman should have, while Yi Ye was more enthusiastic, with a smile on his face and even dimples. The Count immediately invited him to the hall for tea, and he saw that this man was still carrying these troops, which was considered a bit of strength, and might be able to serve as the next business partner.
The two talked happily, and when the earl asked Yi Ye to make his request, Yi Ye was stunned, he really didn't have anything to ask for him. Yi Ye smiled and said that there was no such thing.
"Earl, I have come here to take on your bounty mission, and I have heard that you are a very fierce bandit. And these things can be regarded as a greeting gift. Yi Ye said sincerely.
"Oh, this is beyond my expectations, I can't tell you, you're quite rich, and you're going to take on this task? I'm glad, but I've had to warn you that a few of the previous teams of bounty hunters came back with their pants stripped off. ”
"Yes, Count, I am well aware of the pros and cons, and if I fail, I am at my own responsibility."
The Count nodded in satisfaction.
"By the way, Earl, I have a letter from Lord Count Farage here, please accept it." Yi Ye presented it with both hands.
"Yes, Farage trusts you so much, maybe I should get to know you better. Yi Ye, I have a tricky task here, you might be able to think about it. ”
"Please, I will do my best as far as I can."
"I have a fiefdom, which is Albel, but the road is very far, next to the port on the far left of the kingdom by the sea, there was originally someone to send it for me, but recently rumors have gone viral, and these peasants are unwilling to pay taxes." The Count spread out his hands in frustration.
"Count, may I tell me what I think?"
"No problem. But it doesn't hurt to say."
"This is your internal matter, I am not very easy to meddle as an outsider, and secondly, if the peasants are disobedient, you can send a force to discipline them."
"Of course, you said that these are the common methods used by the lords, but I am a little special now, as you know, I don't have enough manpower right now, not to mention that the road is so far away, and Elbel is on the far left side of the kingdom, which is quite safe, although it is only a village now, but a lot of walls have been built, and I believe that it will not be long before it can be declared to be upgraded to a castle. Therefore, there are also their own patrols, guards, etc., and the military strength is probably superior to mine. ”
"Roughly I understand, Count, I'll take this task."
Yi Ye still has something to do, so he handed over this task to Fatis, he is undoubtedly the best candidate, but Yi Ye has to add a little premise for him.
Count Dai Lana originally wanted to set up a banquet to entertain Yi Ye's troops, but the number was too large for him to bear, so he thought about it and forgot it. Among the many lords, Count de Grana is considered to be the more just, in fact, the border castles of every country are almost always borne by good people, because the border is always the place with the worst resources, not only to guard against the attack of the enemy army at any time, but also the place where it is easiest to lose the territory, but other nobles and kings will not forgive you because this is the border.
Yi Ye said that in order to clear the scourge for the earl as soon as possible, he immediately sent troops to arrest the enemy. In fact, he is going to do other things, and it is also fake to arrest the enemy, he can't really act with Geng Scar, at most catch some robbers along the road and bring them back, and if he can't find it, he will go to the black market to buy some. There are always more solutions than difficulties. Yi Ye found that his acting skills were getting better and better.
This time, Yi Ye and Bestur were separated, and Bestur was tasked with doing what he wanted to do, taking over the task of suppressing bandits and the like. Assemble again when the time comes. The huge military expenses every day are a headache for every lord, Count Dai Lana has a headache for this, Yi Ye has an even more headache, the old book is about to be eaten up, there are currently more than 10,000 dinars left, if he doesn't hurry up and do something out, he will have to lay off employees, he puts all his hopes on Li Zhang and the others, with these two fat pigs, he is not afraid of no meat to eat. At present, the village has an income of 20 dinars a month, and the fishing ground has 10 dinars, which is better than nothing, but it is better than nothing.
Yi Ye said goodbye to Count de Grana and set out for Fort Ruud, he did not go there for the new owner of Larcia, but it was necessary to visit, after all, he had participated in the siege, but his main purpose was Ruud and Garrard. According to the intelligence, the two of them are temporarily locked up here, and they want to do what they want to do, and it couldn't be better at this time, Yi Ye fantasized like this.
Regardless, it's not a bad thing to know more nobles.