Section 2: How to Talk?

Townsend finished speaking, and paused slightly.

What Wenli and Hazel heard from him was the truth, and Townsend did not add any fuel or vinegar to what he said, not even in tone. However, the sadness of the two people on the other side has completely flowed on their faces.

Well, the embarrassment is going to come sooner or later anyway, so it's better to make a xiǎo knot first.

"The two of them should know that the events in Harvey Town happened in an instant, and that no one at the scene could stop the murderer - these lucky escapees were all saved from their bad luck by not being in the town for some reason. ”

"We all know that. Hazel replied, "There are other people around the town who have saved Xing's life. ”

"I know it, but the two of them were not at the scene after all, and I don't know how everyone was feeling at that time. Townsend said solemnly: "Just as I can't understand the feelings of the two of you when they hear the news, this experience and memory cannot be described in words. ”

"Of all the people who escaped, there was simply not a whole family. Not even a father and son, husband and wife, brother. Each of them is a complete ruin. They are not all resilient men, but also weak NV people and xiǎo children, and those who used to live in prosperity and happiness are especially difficult. Bennaid's luck was good, at least he had one nephew left. ”

Hazel didn't speak, just glanced at Sister Wenli with concern.

Sister Wen Lixiǎo's face did not show any other gods, she continued the tea art intently, but the water column in the cup was trembling.

"Under extreme grief and in the treacherous environment of being hunted down, they had to unite and support each other to form a temporary Xing family. Everyone focuses on various things and diverts their attention. ”

The solemnity on Townsend's face deepened: "They separated their feelings, put pity and kindness on each member of the extended family, and left hatred for future enemies." Only in this way can everyone find the motivation to live and have the faith to live. ”

"The big family that Mr. Townsend speaks of, the Thorn Rose?" asked Hazel.

"That's right, it's the Thorn Rose. Townsend admits frankly: "It took half a year for everyone's mood to stabilize." After that, I set goals for Thorn Rose, and for all those who will survive the catastrophe. It can be said that they have not completely escaped the shadow of Harvey's tragedy, but they are in a group that can resist pressure and can support each other. ”

At this point, Townsend paused, looking at Hazel's gaze calmly.

Although Hai Rouer roughly guessed the hidden meaning of Townsend's words, she was not too sure, so she had no choice but to turn her head to look at Sister Wen Lixiǎo.

"So, Mr. Townsend's suggestion is not to change the status quo for the time being?" Sister Wen Li Xiǎo gently put down the teapot and picked up the máo towel to wipe the water droplets on the table: "In Mr. Townsend's judgment, their minds are far from calm?"

"It's hard to say. I knew the way to get them out of the shadow, and I did it. But how long it will take them to finish, I'm not sure. Reunion is a great thing, but it also causes movement, and we need to be prepared for this. ”

"Of course, I'm not professional, and my judgment isn't necessarily accurate," replied Townsend, "so my advice is that you don't rush to conclusions, and that you should go and see them on the spot - on behalf of the Thorn Rose, I kindly invite you both to the plains of Quelsa." ”

"Mr. Townsend allowed us to meet?" Sister Wen Li looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Hazel's expression remained unchanged, but he was secretly surprised in his heart - normally, people like this who were rescued from a mortal situation by Townsend were already considered his servants, and the original owner had to be redeemed at least with a large amount of money. Meet first or something, don't even think about it.

"Why can't we meet? The Thorn Rose is mine, but it's theirs too. Townsend disagreed: "The original intention of establishing Thorn Rose was to give people motivation and a sense of belonging, not to imprison their freedom. Not to mention meeting, as long as the situation stabilizes, everyone is free to come and go. ”

The two of them were just surprised, but now they directly turned into shock--they worked hard to create a force, open up a situation in a strange area, and then claim that their subordinates are all free?

+ Passion

Of course, Townsend didn't eat the wrong yào, nor did he know the custom of saving people and waiting for them to come back. However, in his view, organizational cohesion cannot be expressed in this way. Besides, no matter what you have in mind, righteous propaganda is very important! If you talk about the east and do the west with your hands, this is just not well coordinated; if you don't move your mouth and do the west with your hands, then you are doing it on purpose.

The real purpose of inviting Sister Wen Li Xiǎo is to let her see the current situation of Thorn Rose.

In addition to inheritance and connections, the strength of the Thorn Rose is already relatively strong, not inferior to the previous Swarosia family. With the wisdom of Sister Wen Lixiǎo, she can make wise judgments - how to fight with such a force, and in what way to fight with such a force.

And, you can use this time to think.

"We're going!" Sister Wen Li nodded immediately, she didn't use the elegant mouth of the aristocratic sister, let alone pretend to be polite, it can be seen that she was really moved: "Are you all in the Quelsa Plain?"

"We have our own territory, and we can shorten it by 5 days by taking a quick shortcut. Townsend nodded: "I haven't told the two yet, the Thorn Rose is divided into several parts, in terms of external affairs, the red sè flag is a military force, and the blue sè flag is a commercial force." ”

"Military power?" Hazel's area of expertise is anomalies, and he's not very familiar with this kind of thing.

"That's right, after the voyage, we conquered the northern part of the Quelsa Plain and gained absolute control. The army of Thorn Rose also grew from a few hundred to a few thousand, crossing the first threshold of growth. Townsend quietly showed his strength: "Not long ago, the Thorn Rose was recognized by the Silver Sè Coast and had control over the entire Quelsa Plain. ”

"Did you occupy the north before?" Wen Li asked worriedly, "That means there is another big battle in the future of the Thorn Rose?"

"War is not our only means, we have to talk to people first, and then talk about it if we can't talk about it. Speaking of this kind of thing, Townsend smiled gently and sincerely as usual: "But the time is a little shorter, otherwise I wouldn't have come here." Whether or not the merchant group can do a good job here is related to the speed at which we control the Quelsa Plain, and it is a big matter. ”

"If this is important to the Thorn Rose, as long as Mr. Townsend speaks, the Anchovy Huā Chamber of Commerce will fully cooperate. Sister Wen Li xiǎo did not hesitate: "Although Fengwei Huā can't give up this trade route for the time being, we can bear the supplies needed for the thorn roses." As long as it can be raised on the opposite side, we have a package for transportation. ”

"With Sister Wenli's promise, I finally don't have to worry about this. Townsend thanked happily: "Speaking of which, how did Sister Wen Li choose this path? This place is not too far from the Andorran Union, and it is easy to make mistakes in safety." ”

"It's not too far, but Mr. Townsend can also think that a family will survive a lot of people who need a life and a way out, despite their misfortunes. Sister Wen Li Xiǎo said: "It's safer to be farther away, but if you hide, there's no problem." But in those places, it was difficult for us, a trade-oriented foreign family, to integrate into the local area. ”

"At the very least, we know a little bit about Wakale, we have some connections in the Delenia Alliance on the other side, and we can also get the help of Aunt Hazel's family. Sister Wen Li Xiǎo continued: "The most important thing is that there is a limited profit from doing other businesses. And the Si business on this line of Wakale is not only lucrative, but also allows us to qualify as a pan-West Coast club. ”

"I agree with the fact that the huge profits from the SI are used to finance the rebuilding of the family. Townsend nodded, "But what does the Pan West Coast Club mean? Sounds like a mysterious organization?"

"Maybe you're new to the West Coast and don't know much about the land's secrets. Hazel said, "The Pan West Coast Club, you can think of it as a super business alliance on the West Coast and in the neighboring regions, most of the members are walking si, half of the members are ordinary merchants, and there are a small number of special merchants. ”

"The club has been around for hundreds of years. Produced on the West Coast and in neighboring regions, almost all good things are controlled in their hands, and while controlling the quantity, they also control the price. Sister Wen Li Xiǎo further explained: "They hold an auction once a month, and they hold a jing pin jiāo Yi meeting every year, and the goods range from physical objects to commission certificates to intelligence, and there are all kinds of strange things. ”

"Jiāo must be huge, right?" Townsend captured the key message.

"It should be said that it is a huge, veritable rich manufacturing place. Sister Wen Li Xiǎo replied: "In ten days, the Pan West Coast Club will hold this year's Jing Pin Jiāo Yi Meeting, but unfortunately we have not yet been qualified to participate." ”

"Is this qualification difficult?" Townsend couldn't help but wonder, such an organization, Thorn Rose must not be missed.

"For the Xiǎo Chamber of Commerce like us, who have no background, the minimum qualification to join the club is to control a trade route. Sister Wen Li Xiǎo said frankly: "This is also the reason why we can't give up this road to Mr. Townsend right away." ”

"Instead of this, why don't I help you grab a gold coin of good luck!" Hazel snorted: "You have to start from the xiǎo business honestly, it's really troublesome to do business!"

In fact, Townsend also thinks so in his heart, doing business honestly and trafficking máo skin tendon yào grass or something, which is particularly troublesome.

"Auntie, what if you grab the Good Luck Gold Coins? Do we have time to prepare the goods for the Jiāo Yi Meeting?" Sister Wen Li Xiǎo shook her head at this aunt who specialized in abilities and didn't know much about other things: "If we go empty-handed, it will only make others laugh and leave a bad impression on the Fengwei Huā Chamber of Commerce." ”

In fact, when he heard Hérère's words, Townsend thought that he had a "good luck" octagonal gold coin, but it was inconvenient for him to ask.

Listening to Sister Wen Lixiǎo again, all the worries in his heart suddenly disappeared.

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