Chapter 108: Bribery
The tax collector of the Harwan harbor arrogantly threw down a sentence and left the Crescent.
And the people on the Crescent didn't pay attention to his faintly threatening words.
Donner had Ferdy called over, and the five of them, along with Mike, Hans, and Jason, discussed the arrangement of the crew.
Donner said, "Wait, I'll go ashore with Hans, Jason, and Old Yuri, and Ferdy will go with us, and take care of getting some food and water, and then stay on board with Mike to keep watch." ”
"Well, do you have any ideas?" Donner looked at the four.
"Commander, there is no opinion. ”
"Alright, let's decide!" Donner clapped his hands and got up, "Mike, you stay on the ship, restrain the people on board, and don't make any trouble." If there is any sudden situation, send someone to the town to find us in time, the town is not big, it should not be difficult to find. ”
Mike nodded in understanding.
"Besides......" Donner took two steps and turned back and said, "Don't let people get on the ship casually, keep an eye on what is on board, and carry weapons with you." ”
After telling these things, Donner and a few people got off the Crescent Moon, and a group of four, plus Yuri, with two teams of guards, walked to the docks.
Jason led the way, Donner and Hans were two positions behind, and Ferdy followed with the escort.
As for old Yuri, he looked around curiously.
"It's been almost ten years since I set foot on the mainland, where is this, Donner?" the old alchemist asked with infinite emotion.
"I don't know. Donner shook his head in response.
There are several different versions of the map on Cancer Island, but these maps are too sketchy, and they only roughly delineate the terrain of the continent, the distribution of various ethnic groups, the boundaries of kingdoms, and a dozen or so important cities.
There are no small castles and small territories like those small castles, not to mention the port of Harwan, which was built in the first year and is like a fishing village, is even more unlikely to appear on the map.
Donner only knows that this is the southeast of the continent, and he doesn't know what the territory is called, how big the area is, how many people there are, and who the lord is.
"Alright!" Old Yuri looked curiously at the three or five coolies, mercenaries, and sailors gathered around the docks, his eyes full of curiosity, he had not seen such a sight in many years.
Not only was he curious, but the people on the docks were also curious about Donner and his party.
No matter where the personnel of the People's Liberation Regiment escort are, two people side by side, three people in a row, and maintain an extremely neat line, which is a habit that has been cultivated through strict training and requirements in the past year.
Jason and Donner walked in front and talked, a little casually, but the escort team behind them kept a neat line, walking at the same pace, following behind.
Such a strange procession soon caught the attention of the people on the docks, and the sailors and mercenaries pointed at Donner and the group, whispering in private.
Donner is unheard, untouched by the slightest influence or opinion from the outside world.
In his opinion, as a member of the Liberation League, it is necessary to openly reflect his unique style of acting, and not be afraid of anyone's fingers.
This situation quickly attracted the attention of the patrol team, and the two teams of guards immediately became alert, grabbed the blades with both hands, and surrounded Donner and the others on the left and right.
"Who are you?" the guards stopped Donner and the group.
The captain of the guard, with his right hand on his sword, stepped forward and looked at Jason vigilantly, and asked sharply.
Jason has actually seen some big scenes, and his teachers who have followed him in the past have seen nobles such as earls, marquises, and even dukes and princes.
For a question from a small guard captain, Jason's face did not change, and he calmly spread his hands and said, "Merchant." ”
The guards looked Jason up and down, trying to determine his identity from what he was dressed and dressed.
However, Cancer Island has always advocated simplicity and frugality, and Donner and Hans are all wearing linen shorts that match their status, even Jason is an ordinary cloth shirt, without any expensive decorations on his body.
"And such a poor businessman. The captain of the guard muttered to himself.
From his point of view, the poor merchants were basically dressed gorgeously on the surface, and the gemstone rings and gold jewelry were not bad, revealing a silver coin that was not bad.
But looking at the merchant in front of him, he couldn't afford to wear silk and satin, and the captain of the guard couldn't help but show a trace of disdain in his eyes.
Another captain of the guard asked, "What about them, who are they?"
The captain of the guard pointed behind Donner, standing neatly and straight, armed with weapons.
Jason laughed, "They're all mercenaries hired by me. ”
"Mercenaries?" the captain of the guard looked suspicious.
How can there be such a mercenary, from this posture, this pace, this look, it can be seen that the discipline is outrageous.
The captain of the guards had a serious expression: "Then why are they carrying weapons?" ”
Jason laughed: "Sea navigation is dangerous, of course we have to bring weapons to protect ourselves!"
"My lord, look at those people. Jason gestured to the group of merchants with guards and mercenaries who had just passed, "Don't they all have weapons?"
It is normal for merchants to mercere, hire mercenaries, and carry all kinds of weapons, not only on the sea, there are pirates to loot, etc., but also on land, they often encounter trouble.
In this era, there were no developed means of transportation, and the land trade routes were long, and the journeys from one territory to another, from one city to another, were calculated by days and months.
Sleeping in the wild all year round, merchants will not only encounter all kinds of robbers and robbers, but also encounter all kinds of monster attacks.
Naturally, ordinary caravans almost have to train or hire guards, feel unsafe, and hire mercenaries, which need to be protected by weapons.
So these are common things, but ...... The captain of the guard looked at the two teams of guards behind Donner, and he always felt that something was wrong.
"My lord, is there anything else?" Jason smiled lightly, "We have been adrift at sea for more than ten days, and now we need food and hot water. ”
"You ......" the captain of the guard snorted for a long time, but he didn't hold back a word.
Because...... There's nothing wrong with them!
If you can't see the neatness of the people's line, you won't be allowed to enter the town!
"You are not allowed to make trouble in the town, or you will be punished by your lord. It was a long time before the captain of the guard threw out such a sentence.
Punishment again!
Donner don't look over, I don't know why, he wants to laugh.
Jason said: "My lord, don't worry, we are all legitimate merchants who abide by the rules of the kingdom, and our sea ships are still parked at the docks, how can we make trouble for no reason." ”
Jason took two steps forward and pulled out a few silver coins and stuffed them into the Captain's hand, "Yes, sir!"
"Yes, yes!" the captain of the guard paused for a moment, squeezing the silver coin that Jason had stuffed over, and smiled.
Yes, yes, that's what it feels like, that's what a businessman looks like!
"You can go in. The captain of the guard waved his hand.
Jason nodded lightly, took Donner and the others, and walked towards the town.
The captain of the guard didn't see the look of disdain that Jason showed the moment he walked by.