Section 5: Co-optation (I)
Perhaps in the eyes of others, the innkeeper of Warehouse Town was nothing special, wasn't he just the owner of an inn, and how capable could he be? But he could be called a key figure in Townsend's whole plan, and of course, he himself certainly did not know this.
His importance starts with Warehouse Town, which was built to deal with the smuggling business, to be exact, only for the Blue Smuggling Caravan, and the inn occupies more than half of the town's total area, so the innkeeper is actually the mayor of Warehouse Town.
Yes, his most important business is to deal with the smuggling caravan, to accept orders, to organize the supply of goods, to be responsible for transportation, to count and deliver, and to negotiate prices. It can be said that his role is much more critical than that of the leaders of the eleven villages of the three tribes - the latter is an uncle who only takes benefits and does not have to worry about it.
This also shows that although the mayor of the town is second to none in the local area, he is excluded, otherwise he would have run away to enjoy Qingfu. Still working hard in the hotel all day?
Comparing his heart to his heart, Townsend felt that such a dedication was not equal to such a status, and he must be unstable in his heart.
It has also been proven that after dealing with smuggling caravans for a long time, the mayor's head is brighter than others. When he learns of the tragedy that has befallen Harvey, he hangs his head like a frost-beaten eggplant, and even when Thorn Rose returns with the victory of the Snow Valley Counterattack, his eyes are still full of sadness.
He knew that the smuggling business in Warehouse Town was done, and how would the three tribes and eleven villages survive this winter? The funny thing is that those guys who only know how to point fingers don't see this, maybe they think it's good to be robbers?
So after the victory party, the mayor was eager to discuss something with Townsend, but Townsend kept hanging him. It's not that Townsend has no one in his eyes or has a shelf, there is a reason - Townsend needs time to observe the other party to see if he will connect with the other leaders, which will directly lead to a change in the follow-up plan.
In addition, Townsend also needs the mayor to recognize himself.
Clearly, Townsend had achieved his goal, and the mayor sat in his room almost all day, not even going to the kitchen. With tears in his eyes, he looked through the town through the window with a deep gaze...... Not because he was helpless, but because he really saw himself and Townsend clearly.
The essence of the thorn rose is not as cute as the flag pattern, if necessary, these two roses will eat people, and the Snow Valley Counterattack is just an opening. If something goes wrong on the Warehouse Town or the Tribe's side, Townsend won't be relentless. Thorn Rose has at least two Anomalous Divisions and more than thirty officers, who can stop them, and what can he do to save them if something goes wrong?
The tremendous pressure has completely worn down the mayor's will, and when you think about it, he was also a tough guy with a kitchen knife in his left hand and an axe in his right hand, clamoring to make the supernatural apprentice Vahu into dashi!
Townsend met him in the lobby of the hotel because Townsend understood his mind and his pressure. Townsend will inevitably look up to such a person, so he should be given a formal meeting......
Townsend didn't take Captain Monkey with him, nor did he bring Bennett, because this conversation was almost a naked merger and acquisition, which was not good for his people to hear. But the mayor of the town didn't grasp Corporal Townsend at all, and he sat silently opposite Townsend, his burly body half-arched, completely different from the previous boss who was about to "call a liar" at every turn.
"Am I that terrible?" asked Townsend.
Mayor Marew glanced at Townsend and nodded slowly.
"Okay, let's get acquainted again. Townsend shook his head: "I am Townsend, the leader of the Thorn Roses. ”
"I'm Howden. The mayor glanced at Townsend again, "Well, innkeeper. ”
"I still like the old boss. Townsend said, "Frank and imposing." ”
"You're no longer a caravan guard. The horizontal flesh on Howden's face twitched: "I can't scare you." ”
"Looks like you know what I'm going to do," Townsend said, looking at him and saying, "Let me guess, you're probably making a difficult choice between attacking me and slowly convincing me." However, I clearly disapprove of the former. ”
"......" Howden looked at Townsend innocently, but finally couldn't hold back, and opened his mouth when Townsend finished speaking: "Do you think I can convince you?"
"Nope. Townsend shook his head: "Actually, I just want to make sure you really want to attack me." ”
"I ......" Howden had a look of regret on his face: "I should have called a liar......"
"Huh?" Townsend teased, "doesn't that show your bravery?
"Brave?" Howden grinned, "Brave has a fart!
"Looks like you're getting back to your old style. Townsend smiled and said, "I'm not used to your sick cat, how good do you feel now?"
"What do we have to talk about?"
"I don't want to talk about it, do you want to fight?" Townsend snorted coldly: "Don't say that I don't talk about friendship, if you have an idea in your heart, it's best to put it on the table and say, don't hide it, it's not good for you or anyone else." ”
"I'm in a mess," Howden grabbed his hair, "I don't know what to say." ”
"Don't be in a hurry, you can always make it clear when you talk slowly. Or, I can tell you a little bit about who I am first. Townsend was not in a hurry at all, but began to brew fragrant tea: "I will not hurt others if I have a choice, and if I can, I will not kill people even if I hurt them, because I always believe that killing is a serious matter." ”
"You mean, you can let us go?" Howden was skeptical.
"I'm sorry, I can't let you go, especially you. Townsend handed him a cup of tea: "Don't think crooked, it's useless for me to want your life, a living you is what I need." ”
"I don't understand. Howden shook his head.
"Thorn Rose wants people, warriors, laborers, and it doesn't do me any good to hurt you. Townsend said very bluntly: "But you also know that the leaders of the eleven villages of the three tribes will not give me people, at least not happily." ”
"Understood. Howden nodded: "If they give you people, you won't mess around." ”
"That's right. Townsend was pleased: "But do you think it will work to reason with them?"
"Yes!" Howden nodded, then stunned for a moment, and lowered his head: "No......"