"The Capetian people are a bunch of crazy people, and they can't guess what they think with normal human minds," Barov said after a moment of choosing, "they are hegemons in the truest sense of the word, seeking dominance, and we are just businessmen, pursuing profit." ”

So a lot of things that seem unbelievable to us, or that are presumptuous, seem normal to them. ”

"Fighting against a few families alone, it sounds like the Capet family doesn't have an advantage, but if the war really breaks out, I don't know if we can support the Iron Hoof family in Capet for a few days alone. Barov smiled bitterly, not to mention the combat strength of the soldiers, based on the number of soldiers alone, the soldiers of several southern families added together may not be as many as the soldiers of the two legions of the Capetian family.

With more than 9,000 cavalry alone, the Capetian family had no less than ten.

Moreover, the most terrifying First Legion is rumored to be the most well-equipped heavy cavalry, extremely powerful, and can even compete head-on with the Holy See's Scarlet Crusaders.

Barov shuddered, what kind of monsters were they?

We're just small businessmen, so why bother with them?

"Count such a family, sorry, I don't have the guts to do that. Barov shook his head, and the servant and soldier looked at each other, both of whom could hear the compromise in Barov's tone.

"Since the other party belongs to the Capetian family, I'm afraid that the merchant ships lined up in front of us will not have the courage to resist, so we will wait in line to pay the fee, as long as their demands are not excessive, we will agree. Barov instructed, and then glanced sympathetically at the young man of the Bantu family who had been destroyed by the merchant ship at the front, "What an unlucky ghost. ”

The young man of the Bantu family's face turned the color of pig liver, and now his situation is difficult to ride a tiger.

He gritted his teeth, took two steps forward, and said with a forced humiliation, "I apologize to you for my previous remarks, the Bantu family undoubtedly offended the esteemed Lord of Cape. ”

Whether it's the face or the family is important, you don't have to think about it at all.

As the son of a merchant, the young man must always put the interests of the family first, and his dignity is not worth mentioning compared to the family.

"No, the Capetian family has kept their word, and since they have promised to go to war," said the mongoose very solemnly, "then it must be fulfilled." ”

The mongoose laughed in his heart, these profiteers, all rich and oily, he was worried about the slow collection of tax money, and someone happened to hit him on the muzzle of the gun.

Bantu family, this wronged boss, let you be the boss.

If you don't take this opportunity to blackmail him fiercely, I'm afraid the lord will faint with anger.

Following the lord's side, the mongoose felt that even he was contaminated with some unique characteristics of adults.

That's a black heart.

In the words of the lord, it is......

These evil capitalists have amassed a large amount of wealth to fill their pockets, and we must use the iron fist of socialism to sober them up!

Hearing the other party's firm words, the young man suddenly had an urge to collapse, and the emotions of chagrin churned in his heart, he originally wanted to use the name of the family to scare and scare the other party, but he didn't expect to get himself into such an embarrassing situation.

"I agree with your previous proposal, I will pay the tax on the passage of ships to your troops, and besides, the cargo of this ship will not be compensated by you, so it will be all right?" The young man felt that he had made a great concession, knowing that the cargo alone was worth a lot, not to mention the more expensive merchant ships.

Until now, are you still struggling with the issue of compensation?

The mongoose really couldn't understand where the stinginess of these merchants came from.

"I don't think you understand the situation yet. The mongoose waved his hand impatiently, "Now it's not a question of taxes, it's a matter of war." ”

"Sorry, I really just mentioned it casually......"

"As a soldier, I don't know what it means to mention it casually, I only know that the gentleman standing in front of me has just challenged our army with great determination. The mongoose interrupted the young man, "No one dares to despise the Capetian family, you are the first!"

"Believe me, I don't mean to despise the Capetian family......" A bead of sweat broke out on the young man's forehead.

"Then please show your sincerity. The corners of the mongoose's mouth showed a conspiracy-like smile, "If your sincerity is enough to impress me, then I can choose to forgive you for being open-mouthed." ”

"Sincerity?" the young man was stunned, he glanced at the expression on the mongoose's face, if he knew that at this time, he still didn't understand what mongoose meerked, then he was not worthy of being a qualified businessman.

"I'm willing to pay double the tax!" said the young man, gritting his teeth, this feeling of compromise made him unbearable, he was brutally attacked by the other party, and he had to apologize to the other party, which was simply too deceitful.

"Seventy thousand silver coins, three times the tax. The mongoose said expressionlessly, "After handing over these, I will let you go, otherwise, prepare for war!"

"You!" The young man's forehead was bruised, and his fists were clenched, this time at sea, the total profit of several merchant ships was only fifty or sixty thousand silver coins, and the other party's asking price was as high as seventy thousand, these vampires!

The young man's fists clenched and loosened, as if in a fierce psychological struggle in his heart, and after a moment, he let out a sigh of relief, nodded and said, "Yes, but I don't have so many silver coins on my ship." ”

"It can be used for goods and food, with the exception of jewels and silk, and our valuation is reasonable, and we will not take this opportunity to lower the price. The mongoose grinned and smiled with satisfaction.

......

"The people of the Bantu family paid 70,000 silver coins and three times the cost to get the qualification to pass, and their asking price is too ruthless. The captain stood beside Barov, frowned, and said: "If you have to pay for the round trip, it will be a lot of money for a long time. ”

Barov sneered, sighed and said, "The law of the jungle, no way." Powerful people make rules, and we are forced to obey them, and I feel a little glad that if the other party is not Rand Capet, but Ron Capet, otherwise we will take all these goods, and even whether we can save our lives is a question. ”

"You mean Ron from the East City?" the captain nodded approvingly, and said, "He's even more domineering than his father." ”

"Let's not talk about that, it's our turn to pass in a moment. Pay the fee and leave as soon as possible!" Barov commanded.

......

"Sorry sir, we can't let your merchant ships pass. "The mongoose stopped Barov's merchant ship.

"Why?" Barov frowned, "I've paid the fee." ”

"I'll refund you your fee, as for the reason......" The mongoose pointed to the flag on the merchant ship, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Who let your competitors buy out the right of way in the shallow waters before you?"