The faction ~ led by the second son is not monolithic, and Dawphonk is the representative of an interest group, so there are disputes between the factions.

As the largest town on the border, Morning Mist is not only a supply point for Zuihou to enter the Dragon Hills and the Sunset Prairie, but also as a logistics base to supply all the daily consumption needed by the Dagger Mine, Dophink will do whatever it takes to get the mayor's position, after all, he doesn't want to be stabbed in the back.

"You need to take out a million gold coins, don't worry, it's not for me, it's for the second son, and you're too young, so you need some achievements to gag other people's mouths. ”

Dofink said the request, originally thinking that Downton would be dissatisfied because of the high bribe, but he didn't expect him to be very calm, and his face didn't change at all, so that he couldn't see what the young man was thinking.

"Could it be that he wants to 'justify' my money?" Although Downton is not short of this million, his current identity is a civilian, and if he takes it out rashly, he will definitely arouse a lot of covetousness.

"It's a fair price, but if you change to another town, it will be cheaper, after all, if you become mayor, you can earn back this money in three years, and most importantly, the mayor is a status symbol. ”

Dauponck revealed a little bit of unspoken ~ rules, but it was enough to shock Downton.

"A million in three years?How much did Liszt's father swallow our taxes over the years?" Downton saw that Dawphonk's face was a little unnatural, and immediately changed the topic, deliberately showing a depressed expression, and probed him, "I can make up enough money by selling the torn dragon teeth, but what if I can't do it for three years and the mayor of the town is dismissed?"

"You can rest assured of this, as long as you work hard. If you're in trouble, I'll use everything to keep you. Dophink smiled confidently and reassured Downton, "I still have some weight in my words in front of the Duke. ”

Dawfink's recommendation of Downton was actually selfish, and most of the people within the group who could get the money had an intertwined network. And Downton is different, he is a civilian, his experience is too pure, in the mine, he has already made his own brand, even if he takes refuge in others, people will be suspicious, so he can only follow himself.

"Second question, what about the record?" Downton was tempted. He knew that Dauphink was planning to train himself as a descendant and firmly control the frontier territory for him.

Of course, it's also possible that he is a puppet himself, who dominates everything behind the scenes, but either way, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Downton, and he believes that if he is given enough time. Not only the mayor of the town, but he can even get the status of a nobleman who owns a territory.

"The Duke has run out of patience with Tyson. In order to avoid another attack, he was ready to make an example of the monkeys, so this time he dispatched 2,000 border guards and 1,000 militiamen to conquer Tyson's lair. Dofink put his hand on Downton's shoulder, "I've given you a position as the head of a hundred militia, and you can just pick up some military merits." ”

"Military merit is a bargaining chip for a soldier's promotion. They themselves will fight for snatching the enemy's head, so how can we, the militia, interfere?"

Downton was very familiar with the military system, and the militia were mainly responsible for logistics, escorting grain and grass, taking care of horses, etc., and would not set foot on the battlefield unless the war situation was in crisis. This work is tiring, but it is better than safety, but also because it is in the rear, it is impossible to achieve military merit.

"I've arranged for a commander to take care of you, and you can get some heads without even spending money. Dophink felt that with 2,000 professional soldiers dispatched, Tyson's Iron Fist bandit was absolutely wiped out, so he laughed as if the mayor's position was already in his pocket.

"It's bothering the adults. Downton was not stupid, and put on a grateful expression, he knew that he had to say it at this time, "I will not make it difficult for that commander, and I will give him some benefits appropriately." ”

"Downton, you're smart, don't let me down. When Dophonk heard Downton's words, he was stunned for a moment, and then showed a satisfied expression, his more than three years as a postman really gave him a maturity that surpassed his peers, "In fact, with your strength to kill Holyfield, even if you don't rely on this means, you can win military merits." ”

Downton was moderately reserved.

The rest of the conversation went well, and Dophink also put on an intimate gesture, completely with an expression of treating Downton as his own family, saying a lot of precautions, and even some high-level secrets.

"What are you talking about, so happy?" said Mrs. Principal herself with afternoon tea into the study and made tea for Downton.

"Xiexie!" Downton got up and thanked him, then took a sip before taking his leave, as he was going to the barracks tomorrow to report.

After all, the day after tomorrow is the Zuihou deadline reached by the militia, and even if Dofink pays it, Downton wants to make a good impression on the commander.

"Don't have a psychological burden, the crusade will be over in half a month at most, you can treat it as a wild trip!" Dophink personally sent Downton out of the villa, and the servants working in the corridor were shocked, it seemed that the master really valued him.

The loyal servant regretted not falling, and it was a wrong choice to fall out with Downton.

"Don't you think he's young?" said Madame dame with a squeeze on the shoulders of Dauphinck.

"It's young, but it's reliable. "There is something that Dophink didn't say, he promoted Downton with the intention of raising him to be a pawn against the Black Flame Church, that organization was so terrifying that he had to leave a way back for the future.

The mine was not large, and the news that Downton had been in the study for more than an hour and had a secret conversation with the principal soon became known to everyone.

Anyone can see that Downton is about to soar, so those foremen who are usually unfamiliar with him also hurriedly ran over, not only to send money, but also to put the posture very low, the horses are beating wildly, those subordinates who have long followed Dauponk are very angry with Downton's promotion speed, but at this moment they are also restrained, hesitating whether to take the initiative to repair relations with him?

Downton rushed to the blacksmith quarter, and saw Quasimodo wrapped in a heavy set of brown armor, wielding a giant battle axe five meters long, almost like a steel golem, full of iron and violent beauty.

"Boss, are you here?" Giroud immediately rushed over when he saw Downton, "This is the Earth Spirit suit, perfect for the lower grade, with a solid stone barrier magic attached. ”

"Well done, you're glad you suffered. Seeing that the dwarf had lost a lot of weight and his eye sockets were sunken, Downton admired his professionalism.

"That's what I'm supposed to do. Giroud sighed, "It's a pity that the materials are not complete, otherwise we could have made a more perfect set." ”

"Then keep up the good work, how much did this set cost?"

"Not counting labor costs, the cost price is 760,000 gold coins. Giroud didn't say a fraction, he knew that his master was not short of that money.

"Very good, according to this standard, another hundred sets!" Downton did not doubt the price, because he arranged for his cronies to supervise it, and after the fact, he could figure it out completely.

"How much?" Giroud thought he had misheard, at such an expensive price, wasn't it enough to make a set?

"A hundred sets, if you can't make it alone, find a helper, anyway, I will get the armor in three months. Downton was very generous and quoted a high price, "I will give you 900,000 gold coins for each set, and you will be responsible for handling the excess." ”

"Forging so much, who is it for?" Giroud was puzzled, looking his master up and down, do you have more of this kind of burly warrior with 'giant blood'?

Thinking of this, Giroud couldn't help but shudder, a hundred giant hoplites dressed in perfection-level armor were enough to crush an infantry regiment of five hundred men.

"Don't worry about it so much, start working at full speed, and the sooner you deliver the goods, I will give you an extra reward. "Downton knew that he had actually earned, a dwarven blacksmith who could forge the perfect suit, and he didn't have half a million, so he didn't want people to make a move.

Crash!

Giroud's pupils dilated, his eyes all turned into ¥ shapes, and he began to calculate how much money he could make this time?

"Master, don't be deceived by him. The green-skinned goblin Abagun ran over in a hurry, and then accidentally stepped on the hem of his robe and rolled out of the way.

"You didn't run away?" Hu Tao didn't expect the slave pet to be there, and when he looked closely, he found that he hadn't seen him for a while, and Abagorn had completely changed.

It was not as thin as it used to be, it had grown some flesh, it had obviously eaten well lately, and its clothes were luxurious, noble-style robes, sewn with silver trim, and even the mouth was gold.

Abagun quickly got up, rushed to Downton, then prostrate himself and kissed his boots, and then hurried to Hutao.

"Little master, I am your faithful servant, how can I escape?" replied the green-skinned goblin, kissing her boots with a look of humility.

"You seem to have made a fortune, don't you?" Hu Tao saw that Abagon not only had two jeweled rings on his hands, but also a gold chain around his neck.

"It's all thanks to the master!" Abagon took out a stack of golden tickets and respectfully handed them to Downton.

In addition to the injuries on his body that have not yet healed, there are still vague shadows of the past, and Abagun has completely changed his appearance.

The green-skinned goblin has been doing well lately, selling all kinds of supplies in Morningfog Town and before the mines, making it a lot of money, and every day is a big fish and a big meat, and only a fool will run away.

The people in the mine thought that the goblin was done under the instruction of the chief engineer, and how dare they disobey it, and even gave a lot of kickbacks and bribes in private.

"Didn't do anything out of the ordinary, did you?" Downton took the golden ticket and handed it to Hu Tao, "Well, this is earned by your slave, and it will naturally belong to you." ”

Hu Tao took it and glanced at Abagon in surprise, "I didn't expect you to make money in addition to being beaten?" (To be continued......)