Chapter 023: Spices
"Huhu, really. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info. Magical. Sofina exclaimed, "It's so cold, but I'm sweating!"
As she spoke, she took off her leather jacket without any scruples, revealing the sackcloth inside. Seeing this, Mu couldn't help but be taken aback. Although they are all Nords, their statures are really incomparable. It is true that Jamila is tall, but her body is round and jade, and her body is plump and full, like a ripe peach, which is very attractive. And the one in front of me, well, it is true that it should be convex, and it should be warped, but the problem is that she is also convex where it shouldn't be! For example, the thighs that are comparable to frogs, the arms that are thicker than Mu's thighs, the eight-pack abs that neatly prop up Mai, and the two balls on the chest that I don't know whether to call pectoral muscles or European pies... Forehead... Mysterious square blocks... However, perhaps this is what a traditional Nord woman should look like
However, Sofina didn't care about it at all, but threw a flattering look at Mu, "The old lady only gives powerful men a!"
The merchant quickly shrunk his neck, "I'm sorry, I'm a little out of shape." ”
Gabit and Alain also took off their robes profusely and sweated, but they were gasping for breath while hissing ~ hissing ~ and constantly stuffing the fish meat. Take off your armor, this is not only a real food and a fever, but also a means of showing goodwill. Just like the hat ceremony in Svadia, it originally originated from a knight attending a banquet or any other occasion, and in order to show kindness to his master, he took off his helmet after entering the master's castle. As one of the deadliest parts of the human body, it is self-evident how important the head protector is. And taking it off means that I have complete trust in you and am defenseless. Gradually, this behavior became a ceremonial action.
After three rounds of drinking, the "white-haired god of war" came back to his senses, looking at the few Yar who were still eating honestly around him, he couldn't help but blush, but he quickly calmed down, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and then asked, "Boss Mu, this... What's the sauce?"
Hearing Alain's question, all the Yar stopped and turned their gaze to the merchant. They all quickly realized how much this kind of sauce that heats up their bodies means to the Nords. This means that during the cold winters of the Northern Islands, there will be a significant decrease in the number of people who freeze to death.
"Oh, it's made from a spice called pepper that the Rhodoks brought from overseas, and it's still only in the trial stage, so it should be widespread in a few years. ”
"Well, how much more of this spice do you have, I'd like to buy some. Gabit grabbed the white way, for fear of being led by others.
"I do have some here," Mu smiled and narrowed his eyes, "but this is still a spice after all, so in terms of price, you may have to be prepared." ”
All the Yar nodded in understanding, as there were no trade routes to the archipelago, so they could understand the high cost of spices.
"When you eat, if you don't eat the main food, you always feel empty in your stomach. Mu digressed the subject, then picked up a small piece of dough from Jamila's new plate and pressed it into a cake on the oven. The fish oil oozing from the previous grilled fish came into contact with the dough, and then a fresh fragrance came to the nostrils, and after a while, Mu turned the scones over, and the golden color rose in the cold wind, which made the Yar people subconsciously suck their saliva.
"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, please use it. ”
It was still Skoll who took the lead, and he was not too hot, grabbing a cake and nibbling on it. Although he said that it was not delicious, the faster and faster disappearance of the dough completely revealed his true thoughts. The other Yar also picked up their share, and after taking a bite, they all nodded in praise. The dough is charred on the outside and soft on the inside, with a unique taste, and with the uncooled fish oil and the seasoning of the leftover fish when grilled, it can be described as fresh but not fishy, fragrant but not greasy.
When the woman let go, it was really different, and Sofina herself was indeed wild and uninhibited. Therefore, she didn't want to save face like Skoll, or be as reserved as the other two, and directly praised it loudly, "Although I look down on you Ruierdian people for being cowardly, in terms of eating, you are much better than the Nords." ”
The "white-haired god of war" wiped his mouth again and said calmly, "So, Boss Mu, you are full of wine and food, can you talk about business?"
Everyone was shocked, and then they remembered that they had not come to eat.
Mu smiled slightly and said, "Okay, this matter is easy to say. Now, the three kings, Harlaus, Hakim, and Griffos, are playing a big game, and my employer wants to get involved, but there is a piece on the board that gets in the way, so she wants to throw it off the court, and that's it. ”
The Yars frowned, only Skoll snorted coldly, "You mean, you're going to use us as pawns!"
"Of course," Mu smiled even more, "but on the board of Calradia, it's also a good thing to be a pawn." After all, many people don't even have the qualifications to be pawns. ”
"It's not a big problem to be a pawn, the question is, what do you want us to do. The god of war frowned, a cold gaze shot into his eyes, "If we are made to be outcasts, we will never agree." ”
"Of course, of course, I know that. Idiots who don't have a chance of winning will fight. Mu said, "If you are willing to cooperate, this task will definitely be easy for you." ”
"So, what is it?" Sofina narrowed her eyes, and this action actually seemed a little charming.
"Simple, kill the 'Tooth Hunter'. ”
There was silence on the ship, but Mu didn't plan to stop, so he continued, "I've learned a little, although the 'Tooth Hunting' is powerful, any of you can defeat him if you join forces, let alone five families. You can get supplies from their territory, you can get soldiers, you can get ships, and even if you have a bad reputation because of their careless behavior, if you succeed, you will become famous, and the whole ocean will tell your story, and the mighty people will come to you. Mu paused, took a sip of warm wine, and continued, "What do you think of this proposal?"
Skoll's face was already shining, and it was obvious that he had already moved, and although Sofina was also thinking, judging from her expression and movements, she was also inclined to go to war. Norton and Nordy had already discussed, so naturally there would be no objections, and Alain and Gabitt exchanged a look, frowning at the same time, falling into thought. Their power is the weakest, and they don't have as much room as "Shark" and "Blood". Maybe Gabit is fine, but Alain's heart is very entangled. The decline of the "White Gull" is already an indisputable fact, and now, as Mu said, if the "Tooth Hunting" can be defeated, it is undoubtedly expected to save the current decline, even if it cannot regain the top, it can continue for a few more years. However, he really can't help but doubt whether the five can cooperate sincerely. If someone suddenly plays tricks and sells other people, it is really too late to cry. But seriously, Alain doesn't like to miss this opportunity.
So, he spoke again, "Boss Mu, what you said is very good, but what are you going to pay, you won't want to empty the gloves of the white wolf." ”
Everyone was shocked, and then they reacted, saying that it was this Rui Erdian who was doing business, but he didn't mention any conditions, and in the end, he wanted them to work for free!
Taking advantage of the anger of the Yars, Mu hurriedly smiled and said, "Of course not, you can ask the entourage to look at the cargo hold of this ship, and you will know the price I offered." The Yars half-convinced their men to go down, and soon saw them run out in surprise, and then whispered a few words to their respective bosses, and the bosses' faces suddenly softened a lot.
"I guess you already know," Mu smiled and said, "There are enough food and grass for five hundred people in this ship for three days, what do you think?"
It was clear that the Yars were already a little tempted. Because of the special customs, the population of the Nord tribe is actually not large, and most of them are strong young and strong and all the people are soldiers, so it is not as exaggerated as in other countries, twenty or even a hundred people raise a soldier. Therefore, the price offered by Mu just hit the itch of the faces. They robbed everywhere, but didn't they try to fill their stomachs?
Of course, there are still objections, and it is Skoll.
"You kid, what about sending Hanako, how much can each of our families get for this bit of food, and you still want us to work hard?"
"Hehe, you're mistaken. Mu continued to smile and said, "These are just the greeting gifts I have prepared for you to show my sincerity. Of course, you can take it now. It doesn't matter if I decide not to participate in this project, I just want to express my friendship to you. ”
"However, if you finally win the 'Hunting Fang'" Mu Yanfeng turned, "I am willing to give you the food of such a ship for each tribe." ”
These words were loud and clear, and the ship suddenly felt another wave of amazement, even Alain.
As the old saying goes, "The secret to negotiation is to offer a price that the other party can't refuse." ”
This condition is not a small temptation for the Nords, after all, their tribe is estimated to be less than five hundred. However, the merchants are also very shrewd, and this food is not small, but it is not too much, which can make the Nords live a few days of food and clothing and fight wars, but it will not allow them to develop. However, the Yars didn't care about this bit of food, after all, it was good enough as an add-on, and they cared more about the territory of the 'Tooth Hunter'.
They see the prosperity of the "frost swallow", they don't have to brave the cold sea breeze to look for the prey that may not appear, they don't have to fight bloodily, they don't have to fight for the poor goods that they don't know if they can be exchanged for supplies, they just need to run around the sea with a few merchant ships, and then collect protection fees by the way, they can earn resources that make the whole tribe eat and drink without worry. In particular, after their beautiful counter-ambush completely dominated the western waters of Rhodok, not only did they have the remuneration of the caravan, but also the filial piety of the small tribes who begged for a living nearby, and their lives were not too good! Moreover, there was another advantage of this model, that is, the belongings of the "Frost Swallows" were not on the archipelago, and even if they robbed the base of the "Frost Swallows", they would only capture a number of old, weak, sick and disabled, and as for the real property, they were all in the banks of the port of Pavlon. As for the raid on the port of Pavlon... It was not only the "Frost Swallow" that was faced, but also the Rhodok army, this kind of behavior, even the brain-dead was not enough to describe its stupidity.
Therefore, in fact, these Yar are very envious of Nodi and them, but when the Yar wake up, it seems that there is no place for them in the coastal waters of the mainland. To the north is the territory of the Nord Kingdom, and the name of Okadin is still resounding to this day. The "Frost Swallow" in the south is the weakest, but it is recognized that the old brain of the people is good, and they have just killed a tribe much larger than themselves, and who dares to touch the head after the neighbor shows off the machete he has just built?
And this time, Mu undoubtedly provided them with a chance to unite, and also a chance to live a full life, especially when the beautiful maid handed them a scroll of paper for each of them.
"What is this?" said Garbit, who hadn't spoken much.
"Compensation," Mu smiled, "In the battle against 'Tooth Hunter', all the losses will be borne by our Rodden Ross, just according to the price above." ”
The Jarrs looked at the paper roll and gasped again. For the first time, they discovered that human life can be so valuable. According to the above price, if they grit their teeth and send all their clansmen away, they can go to the mainland with the compensation money to live a good life without worrying about food and clothing.
"In business, pay attention to 'you believe me, I believe you'," Mu looked at their shocked expressions, smiled and continued, "Everyone is a smart person, so there are some things that you should not do, so you don't have to waste your tongue." As he said this, Norton nodded. The Yars, who noticed this, suddenly let go of the little Jiujiu in their hearts.
"This deal is a good deal," Alan spoke first, "But, Boss Mu, with your wisdom, is it only that simple?"
"No, there are plans for the future. Mu waved his hand and said, "However, when the time comes, we may have to fall into some power disputes on the mainland, so I have to give you some time to think about it, and let us get acquainted with each other first, so that we can continue to cooperate in the future." Of course, when those missions are successful, the rewards will only be better. ”
"Thank you for your leniency, Boss Mu. Alain replied, "I, the White Gull, would like to join." ”
"'Bloody' too. ”
"'Chillclaw' is willing to be a part of this business. ”
As for "Frost Swallow", their attitude was made clear early on. So, everyone's eyes are on Yar, Skoll of the "Shark".
The two-meter-tall strong man touched his beard and said in a sullen voice, "'Crazy Shark' has no reason to refuse," he continued, "'Crazy Shark' also has the tradition of 'Crazy Shark', that is, only with the strong, so, if you want our support, please prove to us first that you are a strong man!"
"Okay," Mu shrugged helplessly, "how are you going to ask me to prove it?"
"Just come and have a fight with me. ”