"Fort Malcolm? I don't think it's a good ...... to go to big towns right now, with our status Phew! The halfling wanderer, who was only halfway through his sentence, was suddenly caught in the mouth of the dead leaves that were drifting in front of him, and after trying to get it out, he added, "I don't think it's a good idea." ”

Barrett, who heard this, looked back again: "Can't you go to Fort Malcolm?" Noodles: Do you know anything we don't know? ”

"Although I have been hiding in Tibet these days, I still know some information from the conversations of those locals." Saying this, the noodle immediately freed up a hand to block his mouth to prevent another floating leaves and other miscellaneous objects from falling into his mouth: "It seems that the Cruze royal family is forcibly recruiting mercenaries and adventurers in the country. As a result, many mercenaries and adventurers who are not prepared to participate in the Cruze Civil War will choose to avoid large and medium-sized towns controlled by the royal family. to prevent them from being forced to stay. ”

"If you look at it this way, wouldn't you just be able to find a small town or a marginal village that is not completely under the control of the regime?" Hearing this, Clematis immediately frowned, "But isn't this approach of the Cruze royal family afraid of causing those mercenaries and adventurers to resist?" At a time when it has fallen into disadvantage, it is still taking a strong attitude towards a third-party group that is powerless, and it is really not worried about the blossoming of the center at all? ”

The authority of the royal family comes from force and system, and it has a certain deterrent effect on the vast majority of intelligent beings in the territory. It's just that because of their particularity, the two groups of adventurers and mercenary groups have always lacked reverence for their superiors. What's more, now that the war is raging, the royal family's military force has been weakened, and the system has become fragmented. In such a situation, if you choose to collect money, you can still achieve good results, but if you rule violently, the resistance provoked will never be one or two cases.

So Clematis, who understands this aspect. It's hard to understand what the Cruze royal family is doing. The question even arose in her mind: 'Could it be fate that will cause the Ackroyd family to lose their long-standing crown?' ’

If that's the case, I'm afraid that the neighboring countries don't mind coming over to get some cheap when the new dynasty is just starting to establish a solid foundation.

"Maybe the Cruze royal family has something to rely on! The other party has ruled this rich south for hundreds of years, so how can it accumulate some means to press the bottom of the box. Barrett shook his head with a serious expression, "Even if one or two guys in the royal family are brain-dead, the others will not stop it, not to mention that their think tank should also appear to stop it." ”

"If that's the case. I am afraid that the truth of the matter will only be able to be truly understood by a few people in the Cruze royal family after that. It's important for us to be concerned about where to rest and resupply. Rielly also expressed her opinion at this time.

Barrett grabbed the reins in his hand at this time: "Anyway, there will be no fork in this road today, we can wait until the night to rest and decide on the next destination." ”

"I hope you don't make a mistake as a guide." Rielly muttered.

Barrett still smiled in the wind: "If the map wasn't wrong, I don't think there would be any problems." And if everyone is on horseback, it's okay to talk about it or something. If you want to discuss specific issues, it's better to stabilize it. ”

I don't know if it's because of the impact of the war, but on the road from 'Golden Wheat Lang' to Wellington, the players still didn't encounter any merchants or pedestrians until the sky appeared with a rolling fire cloud. Although this was not a busy business route before the war began, Barrett still felt dissatisfied with the lonely journey.

Because encounters with caravanseraisers, although there is a possibility of revealing their whereabouts. But they can also learn more about the Cruze Kingdom. For the 'Bloodstained Grey Flower' squad that suddenly plunged headlong into this strange place to save people, any risk that would help solve the problem of blindness. Most of the time it's worth it.

By the time Lalu's cat's eyes began to adjust the focus, the distant scene became obscure. At this point when the sun was about to fall completely silent, Barrett pulled the reins and turned off the trade road. It was only after the white streak in the field had disappeared below the horizon that Barrett turned over and dismounted.

Immediately after jumping from behind the anvil, the noodles immediately rubbed their hands together and asked, "Captain!" What are we going to eat tonight? ”

"What more do you want to eat! Naturally, this wilderness is gnawing dry food. We didn't have a long wagon full of ingredients this time. After moving his bones, which had become a little stiff from the long ride, Barrett replied with a crooked neck.

Hearing the news, the noodles were like being struck by lightning: "Captain, can you please make a good meal for little me?" After being pursued for so many days, I also practiced a warm meal and didn't lose my stomach! Just take pity on me, a hungry halfling! ”

"It's not really a halfling, it's useless for you to pretend." It's time for Rielie to dismount as well. Immediately stood on the opposite side of the noodles: "Don't forget where we are now. Living and cooking in the wilderness is the best indicator for pursuers at night. Even if you're willing to be caught up by the other party for a meal. We don't want to yet! ”

"It shouldn't be so fast! If the other party still has members in 'Golden Wheat Lang Town', the tracker should have appeared a long time ago! Noodle still said a little unwillingly.

"I think that after the other party confirms our combat effectiveness, I'm afraid that even if it is tracking knowledge, it will not be easy to take the lead. Only when we have gathered enough men can we attack us! Rieli smirked at this, "Unless those guys are going to be like the guys in 'Golden Wheat Lang', to be our experience and trophies." ”

Barrett, on the sidelines, knew it wasn't a good thing to be tough on this kind of thing. So he immediately threw out a picture cake: "Let's bear with it for a few days!" When you get to the next town, you'll definitely be satisfied. ”

"But you have to do it yourself, Captain, I don't think that kind of township cook can make any good dishes." Noodles put forward their own conditions at this time.

For such a request, Barrett naturally had no reason to refuse: "Just take it as a consolation for your suffering during this time." Now stop complaining and talk about nibbling on dry food. ”

The players who disbanded the Pony then sat around. While nibbling on dry food, I searched for a suitable temporary place to stay on the map under the light. Kleimatis first pointed to a black dot on the map: "What do you think of here?" The town east of Fort Malcolm. ”

"I don't think so! It's too close to Fort Malcolm. The government's control is probably not low. Plus there is the possibility of being assisted by a conscription team from Fort Malcolm. Maybe they'll come to us. Barrett shook his head and then turned his gaze to the noodles, "Better than us." Noodles: You should have been more prepared with your previous intelligence. Any suggestions now? ”

After hearing the news from the noodles, Barrett immediately began to search for a suitable target on the map in his head. But at this time, he realized that he knew very little about the current situation in the Kingdom of Cruze. The development of the war accompanied by the original intelligence has long been unrecognizable. The only thing I can rely on now is the noodles that have stayed in the Cruze Kingdom for a while and realized the help of the 'Good Dragon God' Church.

"A little further north would be more suitable. If I'm not mistaken. That town seems to be a little smaller than 'Golden Wheat Lang Town'. In addition, there are no attractive specialties there, so we should not be embarrassed by the royal order. Noodle swallowed the dry food he had chewed for a long time, and finally made his own suggestion.

Unless we are in an era of pervasive surveillance and extremely convenient information, there is often a big problem with the degree to which the regime has a grasp of the grassroots - even in modern society, because of the existence of the uncertain operator of human beings, the strength of this control is not perfect.

In the game, because of the level of science and technology, the level of economy, the level of management, and the ability of those in power to govern, it is not enough to support the top-level power to sink directly to the grassroots society. If enforced, the exorbitant cost of governance will make it difficult for the country to move forward. So it's a matter of doing something like this. I can't.

Generally speaking, the farther away from developed regions and administrative centers, the lower the benefits outweigh the administrative costs. And the people in the bureaucracy have little incentive to do it well - the Tiangao Emperor is far from just giving them the opportunity to do evil, from another point of view, it also means that even if they make achievements, it is difficult to get into the sight of promotion.

Therefore, the orders and plans from the center are often difficult to implement and implement in such places. What's more, with the armed forces of those small villages and towns themselves, I am afraid it will be difficult to deal with a good mercenary team. Faced with this situation, most of the local bureaucrats will choose to turn a blind eye and not cause trouble for themselves.

Of course, there are no exceptions, after all, it is always related to the costs and benefits of governance. and the motivation of the executors - as long as the eyes of the top are on this place, or where the vital interests of the country lie. The proceeds are sufficient to cover the costs (e.g. gold, silver, gem mines). At the same time, the real benefits to the bureaucracy (whether it be money or promotion) will make an immediate difference in the situation.

Therefore, when choosing a target, in addition to considering the size of the town and the distance from the center, it is also necessary to pay attention to whether there are high-value specialties in the local area. Otherwise, it will be transported to a strong mine protection team. The players can only consider themselves unlucky.

Although it sounded reasonable, Clematis couldn't help but glare at the halfling wanderer: "Since you are paying attention, you said it earlier, was it deliberately prepared to see us make a fool of ourselves just now?" ”

"Sounds like a good choice. What we have to think about now is how to avoid the service of the King's army that we may encounter on the way to 'Xishuipan Town'. Barrett frowned at this, "After all, for us." Thinking of that, eighty percent of them had to pass through Fort Malcolm's power radiation. Depending on the situation, if you don't want to be caught, I'm afraid you will have to take a long detour. ”

Rielly was quick to show her support: "Even if it takes a little more time on the trip, we still want to be safe." ”

"However, if you choose 'Xishuipan Town', you may encounter this problem. That is, a self-sufficient and less commercially developed town like this is often relatively isolated. Clematis gently scraped his chin with his index finger, "Not to mention their rejection and wariness of outsiders. The flow of information alone often lags behind most towns. I am afraid that this is not very beneficial for the purposes for which we collected the information. ”

The best way for the pastors of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce church to elevate themselves is to open new trade routes or open up new markets. So there is a special education for the closed small-scale peasant economy. And on this basis, combined with the information he has searched for in reality, it is not surprising that he will have such a cognition.

"In terms of intelligence, let's find a way to enter the area controlled by the local nobles in the future! The royal family's policies are very detrimental to our purposes! Rielly thought about it and could only make such a suggestion. After all, the actions of the Cruze royal family are a dead knot for players.

Barrett touched his beard and glanced at Clematis: "If Clematis is you, I don't think those Cruze royal recruits should be too difficult for you." Are you prepared to go it alone and buy some information from your own parishioners? I think there must be a shrine to the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce church in Wellington, and the rest of us can wait for you in Streampan when the time comes. ”

"Don't! Other! Other! What do you think is the probability that I will be able to keep the resurrection stone on my own road? I don't want to go to something so risky! Clematis shook his head after hearing Barrett's suggestion.

"Well!" Barrett lowered his head, "Since that's the case, I can only take one step at a time." I hope that the subordinates of the 'Evil Dragon Queen' don't chase too close. So before you get into the Magic Rope space, ask Rielly and Noodles to identify the midday loot. If we can find something that we can use, the road ahead may be easier. ”

"I've been waiting for this time for a long time!" Noodle rubbed his hands together as he spoke. (To be continued.) )

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