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Rowing Etherine listened to her question. Shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know, I'm ashamed... Someone has ever penetrated into the territory of those orcs. Maybe it was killed, maybe it was captured and enslaved. Maybe the god Zhuo Sen will know. ”

Adele immediately lost her face and said, "It's terrible. ”

Then, as if intentionally, and as if unintentionally, he leaned his delicate body into Lorraine's arms.

Catherine saw that Adele was taking the opportunity to sneak away again, and gave her a blank look, and then continued: "It's nothing, in the human gathering place of the Nedel Plains, it is still very peaceful, and those monsters never dare to go there. The garrison in Nyan Province is still very strong. Even Nedel City is bustling. ”

Adele said, "That's good. That's good, if I think about people who never brush their teeth or take a shower, I'm scared to death. ”

As he spoke, he patted his plump chest with palpitations.

The beautiful waves of the turbulence immediately made Lord Lorraine lose his mind.

Catherine shook her head and said, "I'm embarrassed to say that I often travel on the mainland, you sister really don't know what kind of travel method it is." ”

Adele didn't give in at the moment. said: "Cut, Nicole, do you have a conscience, who accompanied you all the way from Maple Leaf Danlin to Ruman?"

Cather said helplessly: "Okay, okay, don't fight with you, get down to business." ”

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Because there are many aliens and the terrain is complicated, one of the big problems for Ney is the problem of these elves and dwarves who live in the woods and mountains. In addition to this, there was a whole bunch of barbarians who ran over. Some of them were murdered, and some of them ran to the place where they didn't care about it because they were trying to escape heavy taxes. ”

When Lorraine heard this, she immediately remembered the famous saying that Second Brother Kong said, "Harsh government is fiercer than a tiger." "The common people are all heading towards the Promised Land and the Light, and would rather survive under the tiger's mouth than be subjected to harsh governance.

He thoughtfully "Oh, and said, "Understood, you continue." ”

Catherine spread her hands helplessly and said, "The successive governors of Naian have complained that when it comes time to pay taxes, these savages do not consider themselves to be Naians, one. They all fled far away, but when the orcs invaded, the savages became Nayans, crying out for us to protect them. ”

Leo was furious. said loudly on the side: "Since you haven't paid the protection money, of course you don't care if they live or die." Isn't it fooling people to ask us to give them free jobs? ”

Melina glared at him on the side, and then said, "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense." How do you know which aliens paid their taxes and which didn't. There are also those of the other races who have paid taxes. If you can't protect them, they won't even pay taxes next time. At that time, what do you do?"

Leo is stagnant.

He scratched his head, and after thinking about it for a long time, he didn't have any good way, and said: "Then this will be very difficult to do, and it will affect the company's income." ”

Catherine smiled faintly. Said: "You two ghosts are right, the governor of Nai'an sent troops to the rescue, and he will be scolded by his own people."

If you don't go to the rescue, those aliens will not be obedient. So it's a dilemma.

Some governors are conservative, and they will put the interests of Naian's humanity first, and some governors want to expand their power, so they will show favor to these aliens, and Naian's policy has been changing again and again, and in the end, the humans of Na'an are not satisfied, and those aliens have not been attached. Anyway, both sides are not pleased. ”

Lorraine rubbed her cheeks and smiled wryly, "It seems that this kind of problem is very tricky to deal with. ”

Catherine said, "It's nothing, as long as you stick to one principle, and that is to satisfy the Rumans of Ney'an." ”

Leo also emerged from behind Lorraine and said loudly, "Boss, you must give priority to protecting the taxpayers. It is necessary to satisfy the taxpayers, and not to bully the honorable taxpayers at every turn. ”

He said as he waved his fat white fist menacingly.

When Lorraine saw it, he couldn't help but wonder in his heart, this ruffian has never been profitable, and he was discussing the tax issue in Naian Province, why was he suddenly so excited?

At this time, Catherine glanced at Leo lightly and said, "I won't beat you for two days." It's itchy again, isn't it? Do you want me to peel you off again?"

Leo shrank back. Got behind Lorraine, and came out with half a head. Then the fox shouted loudly: "Oppose the threat of violence against taxpayers, if you do this again, I will not pay taxes to you in the future, I will resist taxes!

Lorraine immediately came to his senses. No wonder this ruffian would do this, it turned out that he wanted to fight for his own interests

Catherine was furious.

She slammed the table and stood up. Angrily said, "It's against you." ”

As he spoke, he walked up to Lorraine and wanted to pull Leo's ears.

Leona is such a hero, and later, when it comes to the iron-blooded lion, even the demons are all scared and trembling

He saw Catherine stretch out her hand, screamed at once, and then ran around the table with her head in her hands.

Catherine saw it, laughed angrily, and said, "You scoundrel, see if I don't expose you today"

As he spoke, he pulled the hem of his skirt and was about to catch up.

Lorraine looked at it and couldn't help but smile bitterly. In the last few days, Catherine has been busy dealing with the backlog of political affairs, and in addition to that, discussing the appointment with herself, she has not bothered Leo. The hooligan hasn't been beaten for a few days, and looking at "Zhu Cun, it's indeed a little itchy." But at this time, as soon as the fight starts, then this meeting will be postponed again.

Therefore, he hurriedly stepped forward, hugged Catherine, and said, "All right, Nicole, you can let him go first." Serious matters, serious matters. ”

Catherine glared at Leo. Leng snorted, suppressed his anger, and sat down again

Leo saw that Catherine did not pursue him. So he stopped, felt like he had won a battle, and grimaced at Catherine on the other side of the table, and triumphantly pulled down a chair.

Catherine puffed up and said to Lorraine: "Sooner or later, I'll be by you two guys"

Lorraine patted Catherine on the back and said, "Okay, okay, Leo has also paid your taxes, so I have to let him complain, it's a big deal that you can add his taxes later." ”

As soon as this statement came out, it was like an arrow piercing the heart

Leo immediately screamed in misery.

He covered his heart with one hand, pointed at Lorraine angrily with the other, and asked loudly, "Boss, what is yours over there?"

Lorraine rolled her eyes at Ran, and said secretly: "Which one am I?" Catherine is in a hurry, but I can't eat and walk around, you die better than me

Catherine waved her hand and said, "I don't have the time to care about you now." Let's get down to business. I was so angry with the two of you that I was dizzy. ”

Adele smiled and said, "Governor Naian can't collect taxes, and he doesn't please both sides

Catherine froze, then rubbed her forehead and said, "Well, this is still the most basic question of Ney'an. To put it mildly, Nedel's shape shì is still very good. You see"

As she spoke, Catherine pointed to the map and said, "There are two great rivers on the Naider Plains, the Mamos and the Beni. Among them, the Beni River, with its abundant water volume and gentle water potential, is the lifeline of the Naider Plain, irrigating the entire plain.

The Mamos River originates in the mountainous areas of the north, but the river is full of rapids and rocks, and it is not navigable."

Leo's head arched again.

He glanced at the map, then held his fleshy chin, laughed twice, and said, "It's not without good." The upper reaches are woods, and when there are more rapids, the water power is also greater. Relying on the technology of our Flying Eagle Company, we can build a hydraulic base wood yard there, and then put wooden rafts in the water and pull them downstream to make boats, which is a big business to make money.

The investment is not high, the construction period is not long, and you can even collect the deposit of the ship in advance, and play the white wolf with empty gloves, without us investing a penny. ”

Catherine, Adele, and Lorena all looked at Leo in surprise.

Leo looked up at them and said, "What's wrong?

Catherine muttered, "No, no. It's too doable. Why didn't I think about it?"

Lorena shook her head, sighed, and said, "Leo is really becoming more and more like Lorraine. A bad belly"

Adele smiled and said, "Isn't it? I think it's good, Leo is getting more and more capable." Brainstorming. Here's the idea. ”

Catherine also forgot to be angry, rubbed the black on Leo's head appreciatively, and said softly: "Yes, very discerning." To reward you. When the time comes, whatever you want

Leo's eyes lit up with excitement. He shouted happily: "This is what you said, and you will not regret it when you arrive." We're going to have to hook up. ”

As he spoke, he solemnly stretched out his hand.

Lorraine hooked his fingers with him helplessly, and said, "I'll leave it all to you when I arrive, okay." ”

Catherine waved her hand and said, "Alright, alright, got it." Lorraine, let's continue. You see, Nedel is at the confluence of two rivers. ”

Catherine pointed to the map and said to Lorraine.

On the map, two rivers meet not far from the sea, forming a tongue-shaped impact area, and the city of Nedel is located at the tip of the tongue, which can be described as a very advantageous location. Facing water on three sides and plains on the other, it was easy to defend.

There is also an excellent harbor on the River Beni, where ships can be moored directly under the city of Nidel. At the beginning, the immigrants of Ruman took advantage of the superior geographical location of this place and began to build the city. The current city of Nider is said to be more prosperous than many other provincial capitals. ”

Lorraine nodded and said, "After all, there are so many aliens there, and their handicrafts are all sought-after goods on the mainland." ”

Adele's heart moved, and she also said: "That's it, those elves have very skillful hands. The handicrafts are very popular. ”

Catherine said: "I know so much about the basic situation, as for what happened to Ney now, it's not that I can't find out, but it will take time." ”

Lorraine thought for a moment and said, "In this way, Ney'an's basic situation is quite average. None of us were reassured about Russell, though, and I didn't think pie would fall from the sky

Leo said, "That's right, Boss." Nothing to be courteous, either a traitor or a thief. I also think that old god stick is not well."

Adele said: "That's it. It didn't work at all, we had to figure out why Russell had made Lorraine governor. ”

Lorraine said: "This, according to Russell, means Majesty. ”

Catherine said, "No matter what, as long as Russell said it, we can't take it lightly. Yes"

Her eyes suddenly lit up, she looked at the female magician next to her, and said, "Rolena, I need you this time." ”

Lorena was taken aback.

She: "Ahh sighed, and said in a panic! "You guys play with yours, don't teach me anything about water." ”

Catherine asked rhetorically, "Why?" Are you willing to watch Lorraine get caught?"

Lorena smiled bitterly and said, "Of course I won't leave, but I know that you and Dai'er have a lot of thoughts, and if you don't care, you may be in a trap for me." ”

Catherine said, "A favor, let's say if you can help or not." ”

Luo Lina spread her hands helplessly and said, "Okay, good, good, you said it, can I not help." ”

"This is the only thing you can do," Catherine said, "We need you to go to your father and ask for information on Ney's taxes and expenses in recent years, which are detailed in the Finance Department." ”

Luo Lina said: "This, is it illegal? First of all, don't do it." ”

Catherine disdainfully "cut, snorted." said: "There is no law that stipulates this, I can get it if I go and ask for it, but you also know the style of those bureaucrats, once I go, those guys may think that I want to check their accounts."

When the time comes, the set must be a tossing chicken, flying, and dog jumping. Absconding with money or something, it is suicide in fear of crime, and dozens of deaths, I will not doubt it.

Otherwise, it is to delay the time and make a false account that is stable and stable. ”

Seeing this, Luo Lina had to bite the bullet and said, "Okay, you're all out of the way." What else can I do, I'll go home and help you ask. If my father doesn't agree, then I won't do it. ”

"Don't worry, I know all the rules here, and your dad won't say anything. Dr. Catherine grinned.

Lorraine thought to himself, in his current state, even if he had the ability, he would not be able to show it at all in Ruman City, and he relied on Catherine for a while, laughing at himself in his heart, he had really become a white face.

Lorraine and Leo are used to Catherine's strong style, but there is nothing, Melina next to her is fascinated, her eyes are starry, and she has admired Catherine's style of a strong woman.

Next, Catherine and Adele were still not at ease, and let Lorraine say what Russell had said to him without dropping.

And Leo has already clung to his head and started planning his own Flying Eagle Shipbuilding Company.

In the dead of night, Catherine and Adele sent Leo and Melina to bed, and Catherine and Adele were dressed in pajamas and crowded into Lorraine's bed and began to discuss.

Although Lorraine was so excited that he almost burst into tears, he thanked him from Zhuo Sen to the Buddha, but although he guessed the front. But he didn't estimate the dedication of the queen and the royal sisters to their careers. The two girls didn't mean anything at all, and they didn't care about Lorraine's impatience at all

Lorraine, who thanked the gods in vain, only slept in the corner of the bed with infinite depression.

Early the next morning, Catherine and Adele, who woke up, woke up sleepy-eyed, and when they saw each other also lying on the bed, they first exclaimed. I remembered what happened last night, the two girls hugged each other and laughed, and then they were woken up, and Lorraine, who wanted to come and take advantage, kicked out of bed.

After washing, the group walked into the dining room. Leo got up early, writing on the table with a pen in his mouth and a frown.

Catherine was as relieved as all parents who saw their children suddenly learn well.

She happily says, "Leo finally knows to learn." ”

Leo bit the tip of his pen and said impatiently: "Don't argue, don't argue, I'm counting here." ”

Catherine walked over and pulled the things in Leo's hand, the beginning of which was written "The Plan of the Flying Eagle Shipbuilding Company", and the bottom was densely covered with words and various symbols.

Catherine took the stack of papers in her hand, patted Leo on the head, and said, "What a mess written." Sometimes you go and practice your dog-like crawling first

Leo snatched the things back from Catherine's hand, and said hurriedly: "What do you know, just sign and write, what's the use of writing beautifully, to be a scribe for others? A woman's family, the head is long and knowledgeable"

Catherine was angry at the moment, and she crossed her waist, pretending to be a teapot, and sneered: "You are still reasonable"

Lorraine hurriedly grabbed Catherine and said, "Early in the morning, I don't have to repeat the scene every morning today." Didn't you say that you would go to the military chief's house today, so you don't have to prepare first. ”

Lorena walked in humming a song. She was already surprised by the unusual atmosphere in Catherine's restaurant, and said lightly: "Nicole is going to make trouble, do you want me to wait for you."

Catherine snorted and pulled her chair down.

Lorina also sat at the table, stretched, and said, "It's hard to see that I came early in the morning and no one brought me a cup of hot tea." ”

Melina walked into the restaurant with a tea tray at this time, and when she heard this, she hurriedly served the teacup to Lorena first.

Lorena pinched Melina's face and said, "Nicole, you're not as good as a guest as a host." ”

As she spoke, she said approvingly to Melina: "My girl must be the most gentle and virtuous woman in the world in the future." ”

Melina smiled, flashed her slender eyelashes, and said very seriously: "Sister Lorena, you have won the award." I've done the math seriously, and I'm at best the fifth gentle and virtuous woman in the world" (To be continued)