Compared to the rich Maple Town, Fanggu Town is much smaller in scale.

With a population of less than 80,000 and a relatively remote area, the main town is located in a square valley with an area of 20,000 doras.

The town has two entrances, north and south, with Maple Leaf to the north and Riverside to the south, and a tributary of the Hanshui River called Amber River runs through the valley.

Therefore, the topmost Maple Leaf Town can transport the goods all the way south through the Amber River, through Fanggu Town, and then through Riverside Town, into the Hanshui River, and then all the way south to the east.

Naturally, if the goods want to go north, they are going upstream.

According to the rules, every time the goods pass through a lord's territory, they must pay the ship tax according to the size of the ship.

As a result, the iron hoe, which only sold for more than twenty grams in the east, was transported all the way to Crescent Town, and it rose to two grams.

In short, Crescent Town is such a remote and bitter place, and even Rosen, a knight from a civilian background, will be concerned, and other nobles don't look down on it.

As he made his way south along the muddy road along the Amber River, Rosen couldn't help but think about it.

"About 30 kilometers southeast of Moon Creek is the Amber River, if I can build a canal between the Moon Creek and the Amber River, then the last section of the land route will be saved, and it can be transported directly to the town by water."

He recalled the topographic map and found that the mountains and forests southeast of Yuexi were a group of mountains and mountains, and perhaps he could really find a valley and build a canal to pass through.

"Send someone to the field when you go back."

While thinking, the carriage came to the entrance of Fanggu Town.

Judging from the buildings in the town and the castle of the lords on the hillside in the distance, it is obvious that this place is poorer than Maple Town.

The castle, in particular, has a façade covered with creepers, and the windows are very small, giving you the look of an old-fashioned castle built many years ago to fight wars.

The defense of this old-fashioned castle is amazing, but the accommodation is very bad, dark, damp, cramped, and feels like an ancient tomb.

Sensing Rosen's gaze, Ranger Vice Captain Hansen followed his gaze and began to introduce with a smile.

"Actually, the lord of Fanggu Town has wanted to build a new manor castle many times, but every time he has been delayed because he has no money."

Rosen smiled slightly and asked, "Are you from Fanggu Town?" ”

"That's right. I used to be a soldier for Baron Morrow, but when I was promoted to the middle rank, I felt that I had no future in this town, so I joined the Silvermoon City Defense. ”

"I think the valley is very good, why don't you have any money?"

"There are many reasons for this."

Hansen introduced it carefully: "First, the Morrow family is not very good at business, and second, the small place and the small number of people are also a reason. ”

"The last point, and the most important point, is that the current lord has such a vampire-like sister, but if there is any money left, all of them have been squeezed out."

Rosen's eyes flashed and he asked, "Why did you squeeze it clean?" ”

"Because his sister likes tossing, especially likes alchemy, and spends money lavishly, all kinds of expensive alchemy instruments are bought from the east."

"As far as I know, more than 20,000 crowns are spent on it every year."

"Later, the lord's wife couldn't help it and had a big quarrel with her husband, and the lord found a reason to marry his sister, and for this reason, he also married one of the most profitable wineries in the family."

Rosen understood.

"With such a pampering sister lord, it's no wonder you feel like you have no future in the town. It's the same idea for me. ”

Hansen suddenly found his soulmate, and he sighed.

"To tell the truth, the lord is actually a good person, but it's a pity that he is too soft-tempered and unassertive, while his sister is too assertive. And so it became such a tragedy. ”

As he spoke, the carriage drove all the way into the town of Fanggu Town, and quickly drove along the main road of the town to the Lord's Castle, which was built on the slope of the mountain.

An old-fashioned military castle with a deep trench dug into the outer wall, and some metal barbs that are almost rusting off are set in the ditch, and among them is a dog that has fallen unluckily.

There was only one way in and out of the castle, a cable-stayed drawbridge, which was placed directly on the trench during the day.

Judging from the thick rust on the cables of the cable-stayed suspension bridge, the bridge will not be put away even at night, and perhaps it is a question of whether it can be put away or not.

When the carriage drove up the wooden bridge, the wooden bridge made a "quack" moan, and Rosen was worried that the thing would break.

Fortunately, it still didn't break in the end.

Upon entering the castle, there is a square courtyard surrounded by high walls that block most of the light, making the courtyard very dark.

It's only two o'clock in the afternoon, but it's like four or five o'clock in the evening, which makes people's mood darken.

Vice-captain Hansen muttered in Lawson's ear.

"It's early autumn, it's okay, if you are on duty here in the cold winter, it can freeze people to death."

Rosen agrees: "It's a chore to live in a castle like this. ”

It can be seen that the other Silver Moon Ranger also have the same idea.

The Bright Moon carriage signifies a noble status, so the castle steward came out early in the morning to greet him, and when he saw Lawson, he quickly greeted him.

This is a gray-haired old man, estimated to be in his early fifties, with a slightly hunched back and a wrinkled face full of apologies.

"I'm very sorry that the distinguished guest is coming, and I don't have a long way to greet you. What is your guest status? ”

"I'm Master Lawson, the mayor of Crescent Town, and I'd like to visit Lord Lower Morrow."

As soon as he heard this, the old housekeeper's face became even more apologetic: "I'm afraid it won't work now, because the lord hasn't ...... for the time being."

Before he could finish speaking, he heard an angry male voice from the upper floor of the castle.

"I said sister, there is no money left at home for you to toss~ Can you stop a little."

The sound came from afar, echoing throughout the castle district, making everyone who heard it look embarrassed, especially the old butler's face.

"Ahem~~Ahem~~"

He coughed continuously, and when he was tearing his heart and lungs, another female voice came from the upper floor.

"I don't care, you must listen to me this time anyway, and I know that you have money, and I have brought you all my savings."

"As long as you are willing to support me, the alchemy workshop will definitely be built."

"As long as the workshop is built, the situation will be better soon!"

As soon as the words fell, another angry female voice came.

"Vivian~ This money is reserved for your nephew George Bernard Shaw's tuition! It's my money, money I've saved for years! ”

Audible, this should be Moreau's wife.

Vivien's voice rang out.

"Mrs. Lord~ This is really a rare opportunity~ It is an opportunity to change the world~ If you don't support me, then I'll go to someone else for help."

"When the time comes, the alchemy workshop will open up and make a lot of money, don't say that I don't care about the family!"

I could hear that the three of them should be standing by the window while they were talking, and the sound was very loud, so everyone in the courtyard could hear it clearly.

The housekeeper didn't want to show off his family's ugliness, and continued to cough violently, hoping to attract the attention of his master.

But somehow, it was clear that he was coughing heartbreakingly and the sound was very loud, but the owner just couldn't hear his kind reminder.

Voices from upstairs continued.

"Vivien, I've heard you say this many times. Go, go and scourge other families, don't come to scourge the Moro family, count me begging you~"

The lord's wife's voice was very poignant, and even hatred could be faintly heard.

If you think about it, you can understand that after marrying a lord, I thought I could live a good life, but I didn't expect the lord to have a terrible sister, and she poured money out every day, so that a baron actually had to live a careful life.

This world is truly wonderful.

Vivien clearly won't give up easily.

"Brother~ What do you say?"

Lord Morrow didn't speak, just let out a long sigh, apparently acquiescing to his wife's approach.

Vivian was disappointed: "Hey~Brother~ Don't you support me?" ”

Lord Morrow's guilty voice rang out immediately.

"Sister~ I know your extraordinary talents, and I also know the grand desire to change the world, but I have really tried my best, hey~"

"Okay, brother, I won't force you anymore, when my alchemy workshop becomes famous, I will pay you back all the money I owe you for so many years."

The angry female voice immediately sounded: "No need to pay it back, as long as you don't come to pester us." ”

"No, I have to pay it back, this is what I owe my brother!"

After saying this, there was silence upstairs, and after a while, a figure appeared at the door of a small door nearby, it was Vivien, who was wearing a rider's leather armor.

She was in the dust, and she also carried a suitcase that looked like a first-aid kit, apparently driven back on horseback.

As soon as she appeared, she found Lawson, and was stunned: "Huh~ Why are you here?" ”

Rosen spread his hands: "It seems that the alchemy workshop is in vain." ”

Vivien looked embarrassed.

"No, no, no, it's not in the soup, it's just a little later, I'm going to go to Baron Dumont for help, and he'll definitely help."

If someone else said that, Rosen would think it was a fantasy, but Vivien said it was so credible.

"Why?"

"I'll talk to you on the way. You're coming by horse-drawn carriage, so let's go to Riverside Town, which is not far from here, and it's only a few hours away. ”

Rosen shook his head repeatedly, "Don't worry, Vivien. ”

He was ready to go, but not by himself, but by letting Lord Morrow accompany him.

In this way, we can ensure that basically personal safety is guaranteed

Xu heard a voice downstairs, and after a while, Baron Morrow also appeared at the door.

This is a tall and sturdy man, in his early forties, with handsome eyebrows and a beard, and has the charm of a mature man.

His eyes are soft, his expression is gentle, and at first glance he is a gentleman with a steady personality and a good old man.

Naturally, he had seen Rosen, and after recognizing him as him, an embarrassed smile appeared on his face.

"Master Rosen, I'm so sorry to let you hear about these disgraceful family affairs in our family."

At the dark staircase behind Baron Morrow, there stood a noblewoman, whose face could not be seen clearly, but she could feel her full of anger.

Obviously, this is the lord's wife.

Rosen saluted the two of them according to aristocratic etiquette, and then said, "It's nothing, who doesn't have something to worry about." ”

He got straight to the point: "Lord Morrow, if you're okay, I'd like to invite you to join me on a visit to Baron Dumont, is that okay?" ”

As soon as she heard this, the noble lady behind her took a step forward and walked out of the door: "What are you doing to find my father?" ”

When she was exposed to the light, Rosen saw her appearance clearly, and his heart moved slightly.

"Good fellow, no wonder these lords like to marry the daughter of Baron Dumont, what a good look."

At the age of thirty-five or sixteen, he is still as delicate and full as a blooming rose, which makes people itch when they see it.

Thinking of the previous conversation, Rosen said: "I want to persuade Baron Dumont to cooperate with me and do some business." ”

The noble lady's face moved, and then she shook her head again and again: "Impossible, for so many years, my father has always supported the eldest sister and will not support me." ”

In fact, if it weren't for Vivien's persecution, Morrow would not have supported Chapole.

And even with Vivien's relationship, he can feel the fragility of this alliance relationship, and he doesn't know when he will break it, and then he will fall to Vobos.

Rosen felt that it was necessary for him to increase his stakes in order to strengthen the existing alliance.

And this is one of the main purposes of his trip south.

With this in mind, Rosen took out his biggest bargaining chip.

He smiled slightly, tossed an Arcanon coin from his pocket and tossed it up and down.

"Then what if it's a big business that can be contacted by His Royal Highness Heyagari?"

After a few tosses, the gold coin bounced into the hands of Lord Morrow.

Lord Moro took it and looked at it carefully, his face showed extreme surprise, and he handed the gold coin to his wife.

"It's an Eastern Gold Coin with the Duke of Storm's head printed on it."

Both of them were knowledgeable, and they were immediately greatly moved, and they were also very shocked by Rosen's methods.

He was able to get in touch with the princess of the eastern realm, and he also got the princess's gold coins, so the business between the two sides must be very big.

If Rosenken let go and leak some oil and water, it would be enough to greatly improve the current situation of the Morrow family.

As a result, Moreau's attitude towards Rosen became much more enthusiastic.

He immediately said, "Lily, let's go, pack up, and we'll go to see your father together." Vivien, Rosen, let's all be together. ”

Rosen immediately smiled: "It's an honor." ”

Seeing that Lord Moro was planning to return the gold coins to himself, Lawson waved his hand.

"No, no, no, I'll give it to you as a souvenir, and it will be a welcome gift for my sudden visit."

For the lord, a kilogram of Lang is not a lot of money, and at most he can only buy a good face on the surface, but the Ao gold coin is very rare, and when it is used as a gift, it represents an attitude of importance.

Lord Moro was a little moved, after all, this thing is very rare, and if you take it out to show off, you can brag about it and earn a lot of face.

But he still refused: "No, this visit gift is too expensive, you are building a town now, and you need money now." ”

Rosen smiled confidently: "Lord Morrow, I'm not short of money at all right now. ”

"Oh~ That's right, thank you so much."

Lord Morrow happily put away the gold coins, and at the same time felt that Rosen had a really good temperament and extraordinary ability, and it seemed that he had done the right thing to support him in becoming the mayor of the town.

And Mrs. Morrow on the side originally saw that Rosen was still a little hostile, but now the hostility is gone, and there is a lot more goodwill.

After all, everyone likes a generous and capable ally.

She thought to herself, "This Lawson Mage is so young, personable and knowledgeable, and now he can even be favored by the princess of the Eastern Realm, he is definitely a person with a great future." ”

"It seems that this time my father is blind, and when I go back, I have to persuade my father."