Chapter 109 Departure(1/2)
Time flies by, and it is already early March of the following year.
The ice and snow melted, the leaves began to sprout, and the land was still a little hard, but the farmers had already started sowing seeds.
Wheat is a staple food in the Northland. It is sown in March and harvested in September. It is just one opportunity a year. If you miss the rations, there will be problems.
No matter what lord or even bandits and thieves, they would not choose to start the war at this time.
If the war starts in September, you can still grab some food. When the war starts at this time, can you still dig out seeds from the ground?
This is also the season for business travelers to set off.
Early birds eat insects.
The plan for the year lies in spring, and the plan for the day lies in the morning.
March is the spring in the north and the beginning of the year.
Leicester Town.
"Huh--Good boy, it's really different from before!" The fat bakery owner pulled out his round arms from under his second son's forearm.
"Hehe, Dad, don't you feel at ease now? I'm different from before." For the first time in my life, Shuppson Clay said proudly.
After a winter of rigorous training and sufficient nutrition guarantee, Shupusen has entered the level of a second-level warrior, and his arm strength is better than his father.
"Don't worry, fart--you are just a second-level warrior, and you still have no practical experience. Don't be scared to pee your pants when you see the blood!"
Planton Clay looked at the second son who was proud of himself and couldn't help but hit him.
"You can follow Sir Ander, and your future can be guaranteed, but along the way, the risks are so great that you have to think about it."
"Ha, Dad, what are you saying? Which hero didn't make a fortune? Are there any legendary heroes who have lived in the town for the rest of their lives?" Shuppson was in high spirits now, but he couldn't listen to these advice.
"Bastard!" Fat father slapped his son on the back of his head:
"Did I tell you on the way to the capital? I'm telling you, stop when you see it's good! Who is Sir Ander? He is a genius who fights against a hundred at a young age. He does have the ability to become a hero. You are just a second-level warrior. Why do you want to be a legendary hero?"
"When you arrive in the capital, don't use swords to make a living, don't use swords to make a living. Whether it's opening a bakery or doing other businesses, it's better than relying on martial arts to make a living--."
Fat dad sighed.
"Dad, I am now a soldier under Ander, and these are not my final say." Shuppson touched his head and said helplessly.
If the soldiers want to leave, what will the army be like?
You should know that unless it is an adventurer team, everyone is equal, they can come and go freely. Even a mercenary group is not allowed to enter as long as they want or leave as they want.
"Sir Ander has known you since childhood, so this should be compatible, right?"
"Then I can't do this either? Dad, I have a chance to follow Ander. If I don't follow him, I'm just a second-level warrior, what ability do you have to gain a foothold in a place like the capital?"
"Oh--Dad is also incompetent. He can't give his son a chance to make a living by himself like Boss Reult." Fat Dad sighed again.
The bakery is a ancestral property of the Clay family. Fat Dad went the farthest place in his life was the Mangrove Village, and he had never left Leicester.
For them, leaving Leicester Corps would have entered the wilderness world, and the ground was full of death traps. If they hadn't gone to the capital Karanyuan, Fat Dad would have jumped to object.
However, it is the rule of the North that the second son cannot inherit his ancestral property. He is not like a wealthy family. In addition to his ancestral property, he can also support his son to create a career.
Now his son can find a way out by himself, even if it seems to be a bit risky in his opinion, he can't say anything to stop him.
"Don't worry, Dad, I can kill three or five thieves alone, so there is definitely no problem with safety." Shuppson hugged his father's thick neck and said intimately.
Shupusen was unsure whether he could deal with three or five thieves, but now he was comforting his father, so he naturally had to brag about it.
There are more than one person in Leicester town with such an instruction.
This time, Sir Rodney returned to the capital and escorted more than one hundred regular soldiers, hosted by the experienced and experienced Knight Guerrill, and there was also a local legendary figure who killed hundreds of thieves alone, Sir Ander.
In addition, four trustworthy caravans must also travel along the way, and their defensive force must obey the orders of the Knights of Guerr. This force is no longer inferior to the ordinary baron leaders to be dispatched - and it is a powerful baron territory such as the four northern leaders, which are famous for their powerful force.
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The wheels were sparkling, and the long carriage left Leicester town and walked along the road to the distance.
On both sides of the convoy, knights riding tall horses and four knight entourages walked slowly. Beside them were walking soldiers, caravan mercenaries and guys, who were clearly separated and kept their distance.
In front of the convoy, four light cavalry had already advanced to explore the way. Although they had not left the Leicester territory, these trained soldiers had already started scouting work in accordance with the marching rules.
Behind the convoy were the crowds coming to see off.
Many people's husbands, children, and fathers are in this convoy.
The children and parents who came to see off their fare, looked at the convoy gradually fading away with worry, and some even started to cry.
In this world, every long journey is a brave adventure. Even a fleet of cars that seem to be huge cannot guarantee absolute safety along the way.
Shortly after the team set off, Sir Rodney came uninvited and ran to the carriage of Ender to contact him. However, as soon as he got on the carriage, he immediately realized that Ender's carriage was completely different from his carriage.
"Sir Ander, why is your carriage so stable? It's much better than my carriage."
When it comes to the luxurious decoration and the precious materials of the carriage, the carriage of Ander is not as good as the old jazz carriage like Rodney.
However, the structure of his carriage is different from that of ordinary carriages. Not only does it have three pairs of hollow wheels, but the carriage is longer and relaxed, making the space look much more spacious and huge. It also uses plywood as the body - yes, you read that right, the carriage of Ender is not made of high-end wood, but a carriage carriage made of cheap plywood.
Such a car is naturally much lighter than a solid wood carriage, with simpler plate-shaped springs supporting it underneath (the whole carriage is the most expensive). Although limited to processing level, Ander has not yet produced the car's suspension system, but it is ten times more stable than an ordinary carriage.
During this trip, Ander brought a total of seven carriages, which were used as carriages and people, and could also be sold by the way - this was what Lao Tangen asked.
Anyway, I have to go to the capital of Kalantuo. If I can open the market in Kalantuo, the price will be much higher than that of being able to sell in Leicester.
Except for the carriages that have plate-shaped springs on the carriage, none of them do this high-end thing, and can only use colloid solidified by rosin as a buffer device.
Although the rosin solidified rubber block is not wear-resistant and has not very strong strength, it can withstand the weight of five or six tons if squeezed alone - this is why Ander had to use plywood to make a carriage carriage.
The higher the wood, the denser the material. If you use high-quality wood to make the carriage, the glue block will really not be able to withstand it.
However, although the materials in the carriage are not up to standard, from the outside, the carriage is also very glamorous - the material is not enough, so paint is enough.
There are many masters and carpenters in Leicester, so there are naturally some people who can do such fraudulent things, but in order to ensure the brand and stabilize the high-end market, Leicester Baron is not allowed to use this method.
"Sir Ander, are you willing to sell this carriage?" Sir Rodney looked at the arrangement in the carriage enviously.
The materials of this carriage are not very good, but the carriage is nearly twice as long as the average carriage carriage, and the width is one-third wider. It is not only comfortable to ride, but also allows you to sleep directly inside.
It is very necessary for him to get a carriage like this.
"Mr. Rodney, this carriage is not a sale." Before Ander could speak, Emilia walked up from the car door, glanced at Sir Rodney coldly, and refused.
Since Sir Rodney said he would give to Ander two personal maids, every time he saw Sir Rodkey approaching Ander, Emiliar would definitely appear afterwards, and he would never give this old Buxiu the chance to lead his own jazz.
"Sir Rodney, this carriage cannot be sold to you, but you can consider the other carriages I brought." Ender quickly smoothed out the situation.
After all, I have scraped a lot of oil and water from this Sir Rodney during this period, and I have to be polite.
"There are other carriages so stable?"
"Maybe not as good as this one, but there are also good shock absorption measures." Ender nodded.
"End, sell me the best one. My old bone can't withstand the bumps. Maybe this is the last time I've walked a long distance."
Speaking of this, Sir Rodney's expression became a little dim.
Ende didn't know how to comfort the old man for a while, the common sense of birth, old age, sickness and death. There are gods and various miracles in this world, but the lifespan of mortals always ends. This is the result that even legends cannot avoid - legends cannot live forever, and five hundred years of life is their limit.
It is said that some legendary wizards can break this limit, but their ways of extending their lifespan have one thing in common - they will no longer be human.
This method of prolonging life will be endless and will no longer be the original one, regardless of success or failure.
The carriage became quiet for a moment, and even Amilia did not speak.
But Sir Rodney laughed himself: "When people get old, they are afraid of death. Sir Ander, let you laugh."
"The Knight Guerrill plans to take advantage of the fact that he has not left the Leicester leader and the environment is relatively safe. Everyone can do joint training to deal with thieves and other countries. Sir Ander, can you give the command of the soldiers to the Knight Guerrill?"
This time, Ander went to the royal capital Karanyuan and brought many people, and there were six friends who came to join him alone.
Since Ender's five apprentices were still short in their practice and did not have the ability to trigger tidal fluctuations by themselves, Ender had to bring them with him - now they can guide tidal fluctuations, but it is still a little short of starting tidal fluctuations by relying on their own will.
In the territory of Ander, Old Tangen, who was born in Locoway, was not at ease with the eldest lady traveling. He selected ten young men to protect the eldest lady as militia and guards (as for Sir Ander, there was no need for protection at all);
Due to such a major decision, it was necessary to discuss it through a roundtable meeting. The representatives of the villagers of Mir Village who knew about it were not to be outdone and also selected ten militias to follow Sir Ander.
Ender expressed gratitude for this - this kind of enthusiasm of the lord to spontaneously protect the lord cannot be suppressed, so he must express his appreciation.
So Ender's team became larger and larger. If we included the two maids whom Emilia and her, there would be twenty-nine people who belonged to Ender alone.
However, seven new long-distance carriages can not only sit these people, but they are also very spacious. If you don’t mind curling up and sleeping, you can even sleep in the carriage.
"Yes, but my apprentice and housekeeper maid are not listed here." After hearing Sir Rodney's request, Ender thought for a while and decided to abide by the default rules of this long-distance trip.
"Of course, the Knight Guerrill is just a precaution. If you really encounter a strong enemy, I'm afraid you will have to ask for your action." Sir Rodney said with a smile.
He was also helpless, and he was not good at sending anyone, and his son-in-law Baron Leicester sent the old stubborn Knight Guerrill to escort him to the capital.
The Knight Guerrill is the oldest knight in Leicester's territory and is also the martial arts teacher of Barron Leicester (Barron Leicester is the heir of the Leicester family, and this heir is in the capital at this time).
After all, Guerrill Knights had never seen Ender take action with his own eyes, so he had always doubts about Ender's record, and he did not believe that Ender could rely on his own strength to ensure the safety of the team.
Therefore, the Knight Guerr decided to rectify the convoy according to his own habits and use the power of soldiers to protect the convoy - this is a mature move, and even Ender could not find any fault.
The old Knight Guerr will not accuse Ender of deceiving the world and stealing reputation in person, but he is not willing to deal with this Sir Ender, so he asked Sir Rodney to be the middleman to tactfully tell his meaning - he asked Ender's soldiers to obey the unified command.
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To be continued...