Chapter 734: Enthronement (Part 2)

At noon, bells are floating in the Far Sail Port in early spring.

The migrant workers who were not slow at first became rude and anxious at this moment, but soon they waited.

"Today is a great day for Lord Lulun Putka to enthronement. Lord Lord, gave all the workers a lunch, including white bread, barbecue, and ale."

I saw a large group of people pushing out the truck.

Suddenly, the workers cheered.

As a loud footsteps sounded, all kinds of people rushed around the truck, and they all led them one by one, all showing joy.

A man who looked like a businessman was walking on the pier. At this time, many merchants and captains were also discussing.

"Lord Fafeer, Sir Nick, now there is this Lord Lulun. Viscount Tetasha is very generous. Not only a knight, but even a lord is willing to grant it. This is a large territory." A young man said enviously.

"Not only that, it is said that the Navy Governor, His Excellency Shakat, is the next lord to be enthroned." Another middle-aged businessman said.

"Why, you must know that other nobles are reluctant to even have their sons, why do he seal a few in one go?" The young man seemed to be an ordinary family, and said.

"You don't understand, you are reluctant to give up the title because it is not the founding era. Viscount Tetasha is said to have started from scratch before and did not have many vassals. How can this be done? A nobleman always has several loyal vassal families that can last for a long time." The middle-aged businessman said disapprovingly.

Hearing this sentence, an old man in the distance immediately interrupted and said, "Yes, every noble family will always enthrone some vassal families when they are founded. Whoever catches up is luck."

"Also, last New Year, Baron Rocas handed over his territory and title to Viscount Tetasha, and Viscount Tetasha's territory is said to have reached the scale of the earl."

"Oh, there is also this matter. I haven't heard of His Majesty's new title of Earl!"

"If it is not enfeoffed now, it will always be enfeoffed in the future. How can a new Earl family have few lord families to be vassals? Do you think so?"

"What makes sense is that a hundred years ago, the Rebiids were promoted to count and were also granted several lords."

"By the way, Lord Fafell, I have heard of it, is a knight favored by the God of War. It is normal for him to be named Lord. Why should Sir Nick and this Lord Lulun?"

"You are new? Sir Nick is the chief minister of the interior affairs of the territory. He can't avoid any business. He has made great contributions to the construction of the territory. Besides, he was a friend of Viscount Tetasha when he was young. He has been with Viscount Tetasha for more than ten years. Now Viscount Tetasha is developed and always has to hold his friends."

"What about this Lord Lulun?" The young man was a little dissatisfied.

"Although Lord Lulun has not followed him for more than ten years, he has been with him for eight or nine years. He is the head of the business in the territory and has made many achievements. Besides, he has a grandson of a level five wizard!"

"Hiss, the grandson of the fifth-level mage, no wonder!" The young man was convinced.

"So, it's important to follow the right person. Viscount Tetasha will be promoted to Earl, and his Yuanfan Port is also developing rapidly. Everyone is passing through many ports, and only here is the most complete."

"The navy protects security, and the god of orderly transactions and the goddess of business witnessed it. The environment is beautiful and there is no garbage. Sooner or later, this city has developed. I have decided to move early and have applied to the city hall. Maybe there are some benefits to take it!" the middle-aged businessman said proudly.

These words made everyone silent all of a sudden, and the businessman who happened to be walking here fell into deep thought.

Everything the middle-aged man said just now made him feel moved. He knew the development of the port more clearly than most people.

While thinking, the businessman suddenly heard these people talking about another topic.

"Look, the patrol ship is dispatched again."

"Yes, I've been very diligent these days. It is said that Governor Shakat has gone out to sweep these damn pirates."

"These guys will get the consequences they deserve one day. The hanging rack on the dock is their belonging!"

These voices made the merchant wake up from his thoughts. He looked up and saw several ships going out to sea in the distance. More than a dozen soldiers were inquiring about them.

"These are patrol ships, they seem to be too small!" The man couldn't help asking.

"The patrol ship is a little smaller. It usually deals with smuggling ships on the docks. As for pirates, they must be regular fleets. Governor Shakater commanded it, the largest fleet." Those who were talking did not mind having an extra strange visitor.

"Yes, I have seen it, all warships with a capacity of more than 500 tons, can accommodate hundreds of soldiers."

"Deputy Governor Pike's fleet is also good, and there are several warships above 500 tons, and other ships can also fight against pirates."

"It is said that they also cooperate with Prince Xiusenya's fleet. This sweep will definitely clear all these damn pirates. These guys actually dare to collect money from the merchant ships that travel along this trade route!" The young man said indignantly.

"The fleet is very powerful, but it is not easy for these pirates to clear them. In that area, there is a large area of ​​islands, with fast currents and dense reefs, and the waterways entering and leaving are well connected. Often, when the navy leaves, they run away. When the navy leaves, they come back, and it is difficult to encircle and suppress it!" This time, the middle-aged man said relatively cautiously.

"Yes, they are like sharks waiting for an opportunity to pounce on their prey. These pirates are not destiny, and they are extremely cunning, so it is difficult to encircle and suppress. In fact, as long as the navy can suppress it and not make the situation worse, I will be very satisfied."

The businessman nodded, thinking.

"By the way, I heard that the Pan Lunkuan Chamber of Commerce is forming a guard team and intends to deal with those pirates." Someone said again.

"I don't know which country allows private armies be established except for the nobles and churches. Even those big chambers of commerce can at most have a small bodyguard without titles and franchises." The middle-aged man said: "These bodyguards cannot have crossbows, and even steel shields are prohibited."

"On the contrary, those registered adventure teams are subject to much more restrictive restrictions. They can hold light crossbows, shields and tomahawks. The Chamber of Commerce wants to protect safety and hire more adventure teams."

“How much is the difference between indirect employment and direct formation?”

"Of course the difference is very big. Although the adventure team is armed, they have no land and no money, so they cannot be kept for a long time. It is said that a adventure team will survive for no more than five years, so it will not pose a direct threat to the nobles and the kingdom."

"Even if a powerful mercenary group appears, as long as the nobles and kingdoms buy it a little, these mercenaries who are used to being jealous of money will all betray their original leader."

"But the Chamber of Commerce has strong economic power. If it has armed forces, it can stabilize these armed forces for a long time and form traditions, which may threaten the safety of the master." The middle-aged man shook his head and said, "Apart from having a title, the Chamber of Commerce will not be able to form its own real armed forces at all."

"I doubt the rationality of Pan Lunkuan Chamber of Commerce. I believe that the charge of rebellion may be held on these people at any time, and there is no need to send troops at all. Just a single order can allow these chambers of commerce to enter prison and their property will be confiscated."

"I heard that Pan Lunkuan Chamber of Commerce has a good relationship with Viscount Edel."

"It's not good to have a good relationship with Viscount Edel. His Majesty the King, the Church, the Adventurer Union, and other nobles of all sizes and sizes are not allowed to break the rules. You can wait and see. If the Pan Lunkuan Chamber of Commerce continues, there will be only the fate of destruction." Middle-aged said in the final summary.

When the businessman heard this, he admired him very much. He never thought that someone in the small city had this experience.

The businessman did not continue to listen. He felt that what he heard was enough. At this time, it was almost noon. The workers came over with satisfaction and prepared to work.

Even if there are pirates on the trade road, the route is very busy. During this period, at least five or six boats have been seen leaning on the dock.

The tax collectors registered one by one, and were busy all the time, obviously making a lot of money.

After a while, the dock area became busy again.

The merchants walked slowly, and there were only busy shops and bars in the dock area, as well as some warehouses containing valuable things.

There is a level ahead. Between the two levels, the merchant saw a huge group of warehouses.

Here are countless valuable goods.

But the merchant believed that it was very difficult to rob these goods, because every few steps, you could encounter a soldier, not to mention the thick city walls and arrow towers, and there was also a pair of heavy crossbows on it, which undoubtedly brought safety.

As long as you are a legal businessman, you will feel very relieved and think that the warehouse fees and taxes you pay are worth it.

When we arrived at a warehouse, the merchant went in.

"Mr. Hawke!" The few people who were counting bowed immediately when they saw him.

Hawke walked over leisurely and said, "How is the counting?"

"It has been basically counted out and the dock has been entrusted. Now it is counted, and there is no gap. The management of this dock is still quite strict." Someone replied.

"It seems that Memimi is going to move here, and there is really her reason." Hawk said gurglingly. He was actually the son of the president of the Pilgrimage Chamber of Commerce branch of the Kingdom of Fes: "Since that's the case, then you continue to count it. I'm going to go shopping in the city in the afternoon."

"Mr. Hawke, we have already inspected the city and found that it was planned to be built at the beginning, and it was very reasonable to divide it into small markets and large markets."

"Oh, let me talk about it first, what are some?" Hawk said: "I can also check it out in a targeted manner."

"Yes, Lord Hawke, the small market, is the concentration of each street, there is a small market, mainly daily goods and dishes, which serve nearby."

"The big market is a large trading area specially designated for sale. It implements a special system of non-sleeping and operates day and night. Many chambers of commerce have established strongholds here. Lord Hawk, if we want to establish a branch here, it is relatively better to establish it in this area."

This time, Hawke did not answer directly, shook his head and said, "It depends on Memimi's determination, his father's decision, and his compromise with the local chamber of commerce."
Chapter completed!