Glancing at each other, five men and one bear walked onto the stone bridge, and the armies of both sides each retreated a hundred meters to show the sincerity of the negotiations.

Theoretically, there is no security risk in this kind of negotiation between the nobles of the kingdom. No one dares to risk the condemnation of the world and plot against the other party on such an occasion.

However, Hudson did not let his guard down, and the miniature bear cub lying on his shoulder was his bodyguard.

seems to be a cute little guy, but his combat effectiveness is not comparable to that of him. The seemingly inconspicuous little claws can slap off the thick tree with a slap.

As the initiator of the mediation meeting, Hudson was the first to speak: "Welcome to the Mountain Collar.

It was supposed to meet at the banquet, but because the territory was simple, I couldn't entertain everyone, so I could only choose this beautiful place to talk to everyone. ”

The outside world is called the mountain collar, and Hudson can only follow the mainstream, abandoning the title of Salam collar.

No one will take polite words seriously, and the inability to hold a banquet is pure nonsense, and the real reason is that Hudson is unwilling to entertain the more than 1,000 people who eat, drink, and Lazar.

The landlord's family has no surplus food, and if you want to live a good life, you must be careful in your calculations. Unnecessary expenses can be saved.

Although three batches of weapons were sold, most of them were on credit. The cash you get directly in your hand is not even a hundred gold coins.

Hudson didn't want a banquet, so he used up the money he had managed to get back.

"Baron Hudson is polite, he has long heard of the great name of the Knight of the Divine Bow. I should have come to visit my neighbors earlier, but there were too many territorial affairs, and I didn't have time to take time.

It is also a beautiful thing to be able to meet by the stream today. Maybe he can also leave a legendary story for future generations to pass on to the wandering poets. ”

Baron Caitley said heartily.

The busy affairs of the territory are naturally nonsense, except for the three hundred soldiers he brought, the entire Maple Leaf Territory cannot find a single living person, so naturally there will be no busy affairs.

However, Baron Caitler was indeed very satisfied with the meeting place. As a nobleman in Northern Xinjiang, it doesn't matter whether there is a banquet or not, the key is to ensure safety first.

A small stream is separated, and although it doesn't do much, it can at least ensure that it is not attacked by sneak attacks.

Although this kind of loss of character rarely happens among nobles, it is the norm to sneak attack each other on the battlefield of the northern Xinjiang people. Instinctive habits from the depths of the heart keep Ketteley on their toes.

The two barons flattered each other, but the three knights on the side could only watch in embarrassment. The unequal status and strength make it difficult for them to interject in the conversation.

Unleashing each other's intentions, Hudson deliberately took a step back and said, "The main reason for inviting the four of you here today is to clear up some unnecessary misunderstandings.

Everyone is a neighbor, and in the years to come, the days of dealing with each other will be long. It's inevitable that there will be some bumps, and there is no need to worry so much about some small problems.

I hope that everyone can carry forward the spirit of unity of the nobles of the Alpha Kingdom, properly handle this misunderstanding, and build a stable and harmonious southern Leyte County. ”

It's all from the bottom of his heart, and although he is an arms dealer, Hudson really doesn't want the situation to collapse right now.

The long-term tension and confrontation and the continuous expansion of armaments by all parties have enabled business to continue.

In the direct occurrence of camp confrontation and the escalation of the conflict in the short term, it is indeed possible to make a wave of blood, but once the winner is decided, there is no business to do.

The most important thing is that the territory has not yet developed, and no matter which side wins, Hudson is not equipped to deal with the next changes.

Vacating his position, Hudson acted as a melon-eating crowd, quietly watching the four of them bargain.

It was only when the negotiations were on the verge of breaking down that they jumped out to play a round and allowed the negotiations to continue.

I have to admit that there is also a gap between the nobility and the nobility. Even if it's three Vs one, Baron Caitley has the upper hand.

The most important thing is that throughout the whole process, no one directly threatened with force, but only grasped the spirit of nobility and chivalry...... and other glossy truths, and loopholes in the details, debated with the three of them.

There is no evidence of bullying on the surface, so Hudson naturally has no chance to intervene, in the final analysis, he is only a mediator and not a party, and he cannot have too obvious tendencies.

"Four, it's not too early. If you continue to dwell on some details, I am afraid that there will be no result if it is delayed until dark, so it is better for both sides to take a step back.

In fact, the differences in the number of people are not completely indefinable.

Although Maple Town was a large town before, it experienced the Skeleton Guild Rebellion, and the last survivors were only 12 out of 10.

The current Maple Leaf Collar is only one-third of the area of the original Maple Leaf Town, and the number of survivors can be roughly calculated according to the original registered population.

Considering that there are still two months to go, further declines in the population, and the exodus of refugees, plus some human factors.

The population of the last Knights of Coelho, Roman, and Valov can also be roughly calculated.

The total number of people should be around five hundred. Even if there is a discrepancy, the three knights can't work in vain if they take in refugees for so long, right? ”

Hudson said with a sense of urgency.

Especially when talking about the "human factor", he looks like he doesn't change his face, as if he has nothing to do with him.

But Hudson is really not afraid to take it out and pull it off. He also inherited part of the land in Maple Town, and it is only natural that he inherited part of the people.

If he hadn't paid attention to his appearance, he would have gone to his neighbors to ask for someone. Of course, this kind of thing can only be thought of.

Although Hudson did not socialize with them, it did not mean that the Coslow family did not. Even if it's not a close relative, there is always a relationship.

If you fall into the ground at such a time, the reputation that you have accumulated in the aristocratic circle will be ruined all at once.

What's more, there is more than one way to get benefits. Compared with directly robbing people, through other obscure means, these laborers can also be used for their own use.

For example, the charcoal-burning work was outsourced by Hudson on the opportunity of selling weapons.

Now the three good neighbors have begun to burn charcoal to pay off their debts. It has greatly alleviated the pressure of insufficient charcoal production capacity in the Salam mining area.

If it weren't for the fact that the three of them were already working for themselves, Hudson would not have personally come down to pull them at this time.

As soon as he finished speaking, Baron Caitley's brow furrowed. This figure is too different from his expectations.

In fact, Baron Caitley was also aware of his own territory, and there were not many people left after the war.

It's just that I saw that the three neighbors of Knight Coelho, Roman Knight, and Knight Valoff were easy to bully, so I wanted to blackmail him.

It's a pity that the three soft persimmons, now hugging their thighs, make his plan unable to go as he wants.

"The people of the Maple Leaf Territory are scattered, not only into the territories of the Knights of Coelho, Roman, and Valov, but also into the territories of the nobles in the north, east, and west.

Due to the war, it is no longer possible to accurately calculate the exact number of people entering each area.

However, since Baron Hudson has opened his mouth, then the number of people who have entered the southern region should be five hundred. However, the number of young and strong people shall not be less than a quarter. ”

Hearing the implication, Hudson nodded. Coelho, Roman, and Valov also have nearly a thousand refugees from the outside world, and it is not bad to be able to keep half of them.

Combined with the remnants of the people in the original territories of the three families, the total population is still more than 1,000 people, and charcoal production will not be greatly affected.

As for the nobles in other areas bordering the Maple Leaf Territory, they have nothing to do with Hudson, so he doesn't bother to care about the lives of those guys.

Since Baron Caitley is willing to sell him a face, Hudson is not a person who rubs his nose and face, and he has to take care of everything.