Chapter 167: The Undercurrent Within
Wu Xin personally brought a large number of new immigrants to live in their new homes, and those who also dragged their families were given priority to live in thatched huts, and bachelors lived in tents first.
These immigrants from Hungary were much more satisfied with Wu Xin than those from Zuvala, and most of them were quite grateful for what Wu Xin had given.
No one did not make various demands without knowing the times, such as building the Xingyue Temple and reducing more taxes, but praised Wu Xin and wished him good health.
However, for those who do not make requests, Wu Xin has to take the initiative to meet them.
De Vrich the Elder squeezed out as much manpower as he could, and in a suitable place, set up a mill and water lifter driven by animal power.
Windmills and waterwheels are the more economical buildings, but they require the blessing of the gods in this world to use them.
While the building could theoretically be used by the Zuwara settlers, the location of the elder Devlisch made it much easier for the Flame Lord to settle.
Moreover, the manager of this building was also chosen among the Hungarian immigrants, and Wu Xin accounted for the majority of the interests in it, and the manager was bound to get a small head.
Mills and water lifters, in any case, don't have to be free.
Wu Xin also announced that soon everyone will be able to hold services in the new Church of the Lord of Flames, where free Latin classes will be offered.
Residents who believe in the Lord of the Flame and speak Latin will have various benefits in terms of civil service recruitment, officer promotion.
There are also those orphans and widows, who will also be relieved by the Flame Church.
In a word, European immigrants who believe in the Lord of the Flame and are willing to learn Latin will be first-class citizens of the port of Tripoli.
Of course, this is something that can only be done and not said.
"Running a course is a big expense, and it takes at least two part-time pastors to take care of it. But I don't think it's a big deal, and His Highness Odd Kessler's savings will certainly be able to support it. "Father Erlan complained on the surface, but in fact he was quite happy with the result, the crisis he feared most was over, and his position as general manager was once again secure, but he still had a problem." His Highness Sibo. I think that the church of His Majesty can also take care of the teaching of Latin, and shouldn't we also build a church of His Majesty in Tripoli? ”
"We'll talk about that shortly." Wu Xin didn't intend to let the Church of Ciric forever, it was unrealistic, but he had to wait a little longer, and wait until the real powerful people on the Roman side came to talk to him before he could let this concession out. "Father Ayran, but you can develop your subordinates among immigrants. If any of the followers of His Majesty of the Dark Sun awaken to the priesthood rank, of course I will allow you to preach. ”
This concession satisfied everyone for the time being, Father Erlan didn't want to be a thorn in Wu Xin's side, but he couldn't fail to mention this matter, after all, the priest rank on him was a gift from Ciric.
He had no need and could not convert to Kashus, the Lord of Flames.
Among Wu Xin's forces, the majority of Hospitallers, Clerks, and Soldiers were still followers of Ciric.
"Father Erlan. You'll want to hand over the roster of newcomers to the Cassano knights as soon as possible, even though the agricultural tax is exempt. But there was still a tax on handicraft activities, as well as on the livestock that were brought into the castle, and more importantly we had to start conscription as soon as possible, which was an overriding matter. "Wu Xin is definitely a believer in Xianjunism, and in the current situation, he has no choice." I'm going to build three companies. A total of six hundred troops. In addition to this, all men of school age are to be incorporated into the village guard, and they have taken my land and house, and naturally they will come to defend their family and country, you can tell them. Generally speaking, they don't have to go out to fight, they just let them defend their homeland. ”
It is said that it is only used to carry out defensive tasks, and when discipline is established, Wu Xin can naturally directly supplement the regular troops through this village guard.
This was a very effective reserve system in the War of Liberation.
Although he didn't need to pay for the time being, Father Erlan still complained bitterly, after all, in addition to the weapons he bought, some of the pressure on his clothes, shoes and hats was also on him.
"That Helsing mage, how do you think we should reward him?" Wu Xin was embarrassed by this question, he needed a Hungarian traitor, and let Master Helsing be reused so that other Hungarians could cooperate with him, but at the same time he didn't want to cause resentment among the Hungarians.
Odd Kessler spoke for him: "I have no dealings with this mage at all, but since he is a devout disciple of His Majesty the Lord of Flame, we cannot fail to reward him, in addition to the various treatments that the mage deserves, and give him some other benefits, if he does not want any official position, give him an allowance of two hundred thalers first." ”
Wu Xin thought about it, although this mage alone consumed nearly two percent of his current theoretical financial revenue, of course, this Wantal's income was only on paper, and he basically exempted most of the taxes in order to attract immigrants, only a few taxes in kind.
But the recent victories have given him a relatively strong ability to pay, which is also Wu Xin's payment plan for a long time.
The problem of the accumulation of goods, which Father Erlan feared, did not show up, and his slaves and various textile materials were sold.
Probably because business is more important, the owner of the Ligurian fleet has also come, and he is really happy to see so many slaves that can be purchased, and the Ligurian Republic has been expanding its army in recent years, and the demand for oaring slaves has always been great.
Hundreds of slaves, many of whom were very strong, had no problem selling them for 10,000 thals.
Besides, two hundred thalers is also a suitable price for the market, a mid-level mage, not responsible for any offensive tasks, and an allowance of about two hundred to three hundred thalers per year.
A stalwart mage, it is no problem to give an allowance of two hundred thalers, after all, he is not pure consumption, the mage can increase the output of nutrients, and this mage is obviously the kind that dares to fight, at least it is not a problem to strengthen the defense of the port of Tripoli, and as soon as the enemy appears under the city, all the mages on this side will disappear without a trace.
The problem is still how to give additional benefits, not to give no, and it doesn't seem good to give too much.
"I'll talk to Sazastan about it." Wu Xin felt that the problem of the mage still had to be studied with Sazastan.
After losing most of the Demon Prince's flesh, Sazastan was not idle. A lot of fish meat still needs him to make nutrients, and he always has a job to do.
But when Wu Xin went to his room today, he was surprised to find that he was not working, and he also saw Alvin Helsing, who was worrying Wu Xin.
Seeing Wu Xin, they did not stop their conversation.
"His Highness Sazastan, the current situation. Why can't I still become a red-robed mage? "His question made Wu Xin even more despised, intellectual curiosity is an admirable virtue, but in order to satisfy his own intellectual curiosity, colluding with outsiders to oppress his own nation will not let him like it." I've accumulated quite a few possessions, and I can afford to pay for the promotion ceremony myself. ”
"You don't have any hope of understanding the eighth layer of the magic web, becoming a red-robed mage is not the best way out." Sazastan's answer was frank. "I know your dream is to become a lich and have more time to explore this world. But the chances of you becoming a lich are slim to none. ”
Wu Xin snickered, you low-talented guy can't understand the low-level life of the eighth layer of the magic net.
Then Wu Xin looked at Sazastan very worriedly and said, "It's a pity. It's a pity, Master Helsin, but Your Highness Sazarstan, can't you just accommodate it, Master Helsing's thousands of miles to us in order to gain knowledge, who can not be moved by such a noble act. ”
Helsin looked at Wu Xin gratefully, and Wu Xin nodded at him. He was confident in Sazastan's answer, and Sazastan was by no means a man who would give in to anyone.
"It's an inefficient option. Promoted to the red robe is to let you do things that are not as talented as possible, if I use my energy to support you on this path, it will be a waste of my energy, and my energy cannot be wasted at all. Sazastan's reaction was exactly as Wu Xin expected. If you want to be my apprentice, you can follow me to make nutrients. During this time, I will take the time to teach you spells, and now I can't find an apprentice who can understand the eighth layer of the magic web, and you are not too stupid, so you will make do. But to really go your own way and get a longer time to explore the secrets of the world. Then you can't stay with me, you have to go to the desert to explore, you can think about it yourself. ”
However, Helsin was quite satisfied with this answer, after all, as long as he had new magic, he could advance, and his wisdom could be accumulated and stimulated.
With access to the high-level magic web, many mages can gain wisdom.
Wu Xin also frowned slightly, what is the situation, he originally thought that Sazastan would crush Helsin's heart fiercely.
Although he rejected Helsin's dream completely, since Sazastan had taught him magic and said that he wanted to show him the way, Wu Xin knew that the mage's efforts had borne fruit.
It's just that Wu Xin is not sure if he can trust him, and after Helsing leaves, Wu Xin tells Sazakstan about the anger that this mage has accumulated among the Hungarians.
As soon as Wu Xin said his concerns, Sazastan immediately solved them, and he laughed at Wu Xin's ignorance: "What can you warlocks know, and you are still worried about this, he is not a Hungarian, what is the problem with the Slovaks supporting you Austrians, I don't think you can understand these things, come, let me talk to you." ”
The relationship between the Hungarians, the Bohemians, and the Slovaks is extremely complicated.
If we want to go back in history, we have to start with the collapse of Great Moravia, then the rivalry between Germany and Hungary in Central Europe, and the resulting ethnic division.
However, to sum it up as plainly as possible, it is only natural that the Slovaks supported the Austrians, the Slovaks were closer to the Bohemians by blood, but the Slovak region had been ruled by Hungary for a long time, which gave Master Hersin no moral problem at all about supporting the Austrians against Hungarian nationalism.
"Oh, then he is not a traitor, of course the Slovaks have reason to support us, uh, we Austrians." Wu Xin was very happy with this answer, really happy.
He just couldn't accept a traitor into the core of his group, and since he was not a traitor, Wu Xin had the heart to give him a future and status, and he threw the question just now to Sazastan.
"The benefits? I don't need you to give him the favor, I've already brought him a head that I snatched from that Ottoman mage captain last time, otherwise why do you think he is always so morale-high? "Sazakan is actually a person who attaches great importance to bounty.
Wu Xin then understood why Sazastan rejected his dream, but Master Helsin still behaved so deferentially, although he didn't know the specific effect of the headband, but even if it only increased a little intelligence, it was a middle-level strange thing, worth hundreds of talers.
It's just that Wu Xin felt that he had made Sazastan suffer a little, and he said that he would compensate Sazastan.
"Of course you have to make it up to me! It's supposed to be you're paying for it. "Sazastan is unceremonious on the one hand, and extremely rational on the other." Even if it's in the lab's account, you must give me the lab back first. ”
"There's no response yet, but I think it's optimistic." Wu Xin did not explain the specific reason, because he and Sazastan had already fully discussed the issue.
Later, Wu Xin asked about another situation in Sazastan: "What is the current situation of the Godafi tribe?" ”
"Godafe and his eldest son Saadi are all dead, plus the second son also died in an accident on the construction site, I did a clean job, they can't be sure of the situation, even if they are somewhat suspicious, it doesn't matter, several cousins are also suspicious of each other." Sazastan is really familiar with this job, and it is really useless to create accidents on the construction site. "They are in full swing preparing for infighting."
Wu Xin wanted to kill all the legitimate adult heirs, so that the remaining competitors would have no way to get out of his control.
"But don't delay any longer, several powerful factions of the Godafy tribe have already hooked up with several leaders of the Zuwara immigrants, although I killed a two-level priest, but there is already a two-level Xingyue priest among the immigrants, now he is very careful, it is impossible to kill him silently, once he becomes a middle-level priest, his prestige will be enough to openly argue with us, if it causes a commotion or even an uprising, we can't afford it." Sazastan advised Wu Xin to act immediately, the demigod lich who did not need to rest was indeed Wu Xin's trump card, he worked day and night, and the efficiency of spying on intelligence was also amazing.
Wu Xin nodded: "I'm just waiting for the European immigrants to arrive, and when the troops are formed, I'll do it to those Xingyue Sect activists, and now those Zuwara immigrants and the Xingyue fanatics of the local Godafi tribe, have they hooked up?" ”
"The pastor is a moderate, and his plan is to petition them first for religious freedom and political autonomy, followed by a militia of their own." If this condition is agreed to by the countries on the European continent, it can be regarded as very weak, but if Wu Xin agrees, it will be suicide, he is surrounded by the enemies of the Xingyue Sect, once the internal Xingyue power is armed and his own will, then Wu Xin is equivalent to only half a life.
"Have they asked me to convert to the Xingyue Sect?" Wu Xin said indignantly.
Unexpectedly, Sazastan immediately said: "Of course there is, I said, this is still a polite moderate, they also know the news of Haireddin's capture of Tunisia, some radicals have already launched an armed struggle, and you are an unscrupulous heretic who will be tied up and given to His Highness Haireddin first." ”
"Hehe, I'll let them know why I, a heretic, have been able to run rampant in this Black Continent for so long." Wu Xin gritted his teeth and sneered. (To be continued......)