"This is..."

Looking at the glass of golden liquid on the table in front of him, the fat man Lei Ao wondered: "What kind of wine is this? Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info looks like ale. No, no matter how good the ale is, the color will not be so clear, and there will be no foam. ”

The fat man Lei Ao watched carefully for a moment, couldn't help but shake his head, sniffed with his nose, and actually smelled a faint refreshing malt fragrance, and his heart was even more suspicious.

"Master Lei Ao, this is the beer brewed by my Lester family alone. Its color is golden and atmospheric, the taste is unique and pure, and the fragrance is pleasant. Add some ice cubes to drink, the taste is cooler, and it is not as intoxicating as other ales. ”

William introduced with a smile.

As he spoke, a servant immediately took some ice cubes with a tong and put them in Lei Ao's wine glass: "Young Master Lei Ao might as well drink some and try it to see if you like it or not." ”

The fat man Lei Ao hesitated slightly.

He brought the wine glass close to his mouth, took a small sip, tasted the taste, smacked his lips and said, "When you drink it, it feels weird." ”

William smiled, he gulped down the glass of beer in front of him, made a demonstration, put down the glass and said, "Young Master Lei Ao, it's only enjoyable to drink beer in a big gulp." ”

The fat man Lei Ao was stunned for a moment.

He followed William's example, and he did the same.

Soon, the fat man Lei Ao finished drinking a glass, and Viscount Modo silently poured him another glass.

Cup after cup.

After four or five glasses in a row, the fat man Lei Ao has completely adapted to the taste of beer, and even likes it a little. While nibbling on a duck leg, he said savagely: "Say, what's the matter? If it's some small thing, I will definitely help you." Today you let me have a full meal and drink something as good as beer, I don't believe there is a free dinner in the world. ”

William laughed.

Now that the fat man Lei Ao has opened up the topic, William is not ready to go around in circles.

He started with the bankruptcy of the Lester family a year ago, to the research and development of beer, to the booming sales of the beer business in Wildfire Town, and finally General Carlo took a fancy to it, one by one, one by one, and said it all in a clear manner.

After the fat man Lei Ao heard this, he licked the grease stains on his fingers and said, "I understand what you mean, do you want me to help solve the problem of General Carlo?"

William shook his head and said, "No. Young Master Lei Ao, you completely misunderstood what I meant. I want to work with you. ”

"Cooperation?"

The fat man Lei Ao was stunned for a moment, "What kind of cooperation method?"

"My Lester family's beer business, half of the gold coins earned every year, I am willing to share it equally with Young Master Lei Ao!"

William's tone was full of courage and said, "And my request is very simple, I only need Young Master Lei Ao to provide a kind of protection." Just like this time General Carlo, forcing the Lester family to sign an unequal contract. ”

The fat man Lei Ao finally understood what William meant.

However, he did not immediately agree, but like a shrewd businessman, he asked carefully: "Three thousand gold coins a day, only about one million gold coins a year." A million gold coins is a lot, but it's not much. The annual profit of any property of my Monroe family is more than one million gold coins. ”

Obviously, the fat man Lei Ao is still a little unsightly.

William had expected it. He changed the subject and said, "Then, Young Master Lei Ao. You might as well think about it, why would General Carlo, a great general of the Empire, be so interested in the beer business?"

The fat man seemed to have an understanding, and he hesitated: "Is it because of potential?"

William smiled and nodded: "That's true." Young Master Lei Ao might as well think again. Now the Lester family's beer is sold in Wildfire alone, and it can reach a profit of more than 3,000 gold coins a day. This shows that beer is quite popular. ”

"As for the authenticity of it, I believe that Young Master Lei Ao has tasted it just now, and he should have a plan in his heart. ”

After a pause, William continued: "If, when the beer business spreads all over the provinces, and even sells to the dwarven tribes who are addicted to alcohol..."

Before William's words fell, the fat man Lei Ao laughed, revealing a lewd expression that you know and I understand.

Things went quite smoothly, much more smoothly than William had imagined.

William's cutlery didn't move, just a little beer. Almost the whole process, he was talking to the fat man Lei Ao, talking about his future plans for the beer business, how to develop, how to sell, how to grow, and so on.

William said a lot of interesting and practical ideas from his previous life, and the fat man Lei Ao listened to it haha, eating and drinking, interjecting from time to time, and the exchange atmosphere was quite friendly.

After a full meal, William directly asked Crean to write a contract, Viscount Modo acted as a notary, and William and Fat Lei Ao both signed at the end of the contract.

"Don't worry, General Carlo's affairs are on me!"

As Leo Monro left, he patted his chest and assured. After speaking, he sighed with some emotion, "Today is really a pleasant day! But tomorrow I have to follow the army back to the imperial capital to resume my life, and then I am welcome to come to the imperial capital as a guest!"

"Definitely, I think, we'll meet soon." Enthusiastically sending Lei Ao to the door of the lord's mansion, William smiled.

Lei Ao nodded, patted his bulging belly, like a comic actor, laughed and left, and the figure gradually disappeared into the darkness.

William stared quietly at the direction in which Lei Ao had left for a long time.

Behind William, Crean appeared at some point, he frowned and said: "Young Master William, if I hadn't personally invited him to the barracks, I really couldn't believe it, this is the famous Mengluo family, the rumored Young Master Lei Ao." ”

"Do you want to say that he looks like an ordinary little fat man, and feels like an impostor?" asked William softly without looking back.

Crean smiled awkwardly and nodded.

"Crean, never underestimate anyone. ”

William stared at the darkness in front of him and stood silently for a long time before turning around and saying, "It's late, we should go too." But let's go back and say hello to Viscount Modo first, after all, he has done a lot of work today. ”

"Yes, Master William. Crean hurriedly followed behind William.

The night was deep and quiet.

It was a sensitive time period for the army to return to the imperial capital, and there were few pedestrians on the streets, except for some taverns and the like, which were still closed and were still open for business.

On this night, on the commercial street of Wildfire Town, there was a rare lack of trouble in the various taverns of the Lester family, and it was relatively peaceful.

After watching for a while, making sure that Shika wouldn't bring anyone to cause trouble, he finally returned home and fell asleep.

William also had a rare good night's sleep.

He didn't rush back to Sunset Town overnight, but went to a big mansion bought by Crean with Crean to rest.

I heard Lei Ao Meng Luo say that early tomorrow morning, Lei Ao will have to lead his soldiers back to the imperial capital.

Nominally, Lei Ao was the head of this army, but in fact, William didn't have to guess, he could also think that the Grand Duke of Monro must have sent some right-hand man to follow Lei Ao.

General Carlo could have made his own decisions and stay outside of Wildfire for a few more days, but Lei Ao couldn't.

William decided to personally send Lei Ao tomorrow morning. This is a rare and effective way to deepen the friendship between the two parties, and William will not let this opportunity go.

There is also the matter of General Carlo, and I don't know what the outcome will be, but William expects that with Lei Ao's appearance, there should be no problems in this, right?

With a stomach full of questions, on the comfortable and soft bed, William fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, just after dawn, Crean woke up.

He went to the bedroom where William was sleeping and woke him up.

William opened his eyelids sleepily, got up to dress, washed, and settled the breakfast that Crean had made.

Probably for the sake of frugality, Crean's family did not hire a servant, but Crean's craftsmanship was quite good.

After breakfast, although it was still early, William and his wife rode their horses and arrived at the barracks a mile away from Wildfire Town.

At this time, the Chinese army camp tent, the army composed of the private army of the Mengluo family, had already pulled up the green leaf military flag, which was carried by several strong flag bearers.

The whole army began to pull out the camp and roll up the white tents. The cavalry rode horses, and the infantry began to organize their formations with various supplies such as water and food on their backs.

On the high platform of the school field, a fat officer with a cold and solemn expression and heavy armor was meticulously giving orders to thousands of soldiers below, and his voice was strong and powerful, and it spread far away.

Crean was dumbfounded, "Young Master William, look! Is he still Young Master Lei Ao? How can I not get in touch with that fat man who ate and drank the sea last night!"

William smiled faintly.

At this moment, several scouts ran out of the formation, came to William and said, "Our head Lei Ao said that the situation is special and it is not appropriate to send each other, please go back." ”

William nodded. He looked at the high platform of the school field in the distance, only to see that at this time, Lei Ao also turned his head and seemed to wink at William.

William thanked a few scouts, and after the scouts left, William beckoned to Crean behind him and said, "Crean, let's go too." ”

Crean naturally does not make sense.

The two were about to return to Wildfire Town, but on the way, they ran into a tavern steward who was galloping on a fast horse and looked anxious.

The steward's face was somewhat familiar, but William could not name him.

I saw him riding his horse to Crean, panting, and his face was panicked: "Lord Crean, it's not good!"

"I'm fine. If there's something, you tell it slowly. Crean said, untying one of the other hydration bladders from the saddle.

The steward gratefully took the water bag, poured it violently, wiped his mouth and said, "Yesterday's group of people came to our tavern to make trouble again!"

Crean's face suddenly sank.

William narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "You still dare to come." If you don't peel off all the skin on their bodies this time, you really can't let them leave easily!"

"Crean!" exclaimed William.

"Yes, William has something to order!" said Crean, grime.

"You go to the Lord's Mansion first, and let Viscount Modo bring a team of guards. He's definitely going to send troops this time, you go. William commanded.

Krian hesitated slightly, "That... Young Master William, what about you?"

"I'll go back with the steward and play with them. William smirked.

Kerry suddenly realized, and the corners of his mouth showed a wicked smile.