The 951st Chapter North-South Trade Road (2)

There are many restrictions on waterways. In addition to seasonal reasons, it also depends on the goods. Waterways are prone to tides, so some goods such as tea are not conducive to transporting by waterways. Therefore, if there is a fast business route between the north and the south, it will undoubtedly be a great boon for the business groups of the two places. What Edward wanted, but those official hats in the empire didn't just eat and do nothing, so they naturally wanted it too.

Therefore, the empire opened up national roads to speed up traffic within the country.

Edward seemed to guess what Allen wanted to say, nodded and said: "Yes, the empire has national roads. But look, these national roads have been in use for a long time, and the road conditions are unknown now. What can be known is that they travel It will take too long for the north and the south. After all, for the sake of safety, all the national highways have bypassed the evil valleys in the territory. More importantly, I can be sure that every section of the national highway is controlled by people. After walking a national highway, pay The taxation of the tax may be heavier than the waterway. And how much of these tariffs end up in the national coffers, it will be intriguing."

"The route I have drawn takes the shortest time. As long as the road is smooth, it will take about thirty days to reach the northern capital, and it will pass through many important trading cities along the way. For merchants, the more days the goods are on the road, the less It costs a penny. This north-south commercial road saves one-third of the time compared to the waterway. This alone is enough to make businessmen crazy. However, there are benefits and risks. , and then we need to have enough strength to maintain the smooth trade route. But these are not the most difficult, the most difficult thing is that we will affect the interests of many people, even if this trade route is established, it will be difficult for us alone to maintain Yes." Edward raised his head and asked, "Then we have to see what kind of dignitaries Rein can get."

Allen said "Oh", pointed at Edward and smiled: "You are sure that Rein is a prince? Otherwise, how could such a business route be drawn, and he plans to cooperate with members of the royal family to share proceeds."

Edward shrugged: "I'm not a god. How do I know who Rein will introduce to you? If it's just a prince, then this road can be paved after you become the Grand Duke of the Empire. Now, it's just delaying time." It's just ahead. The prince... so the emperor wants to establish a crown prince?"

(This chapter is not finished, please turn the page.) Allen squinted his eyes and said, "Can you be stupid, so that I can look smarter. At least wait until I finish speaking. It seems that I don't need to say anything now."

Nellie next to her couldn't help chuckling.

Edward didn't care, and said: "This is just a simple inference. If the emperor didn't want to set up a heir, would a rich man in the northern capital need to befriend you, a viscount in the southern border?"

"That's because I beheaded a foreign strongman in the mountain city."

"Oh, the eyeliner of the empire is indeed everywhere. That's good, you have finally entered the attention of the high-level people in the empire. Tell me, which prince is it?"

Allen laughed and said, "Guess?"

"forget it,

lest I hit you again. "

"Asshole." Allen cursed, and then told the whole conversation with Rein.

Edward listened quietly, and when Allen finished speaking, he exhaled and said: "So that's the case, I roughly know. The first prince has the support of the army, and the fourth prince has an uncle of the sword master. Hey, it is still our potential One of the opponents, Mason, really wants to enter the imperial capital, but he still can't get around this big tree of the country. As for our second prince, if Rein hadn't hidden some words and never revealed them, then our Highness Julian might not be in a good place .”

"why?"

"Guess." Obviously Edward was counterattacking what Allen did just now.

Allen said without changing his face: "Anyway, with you here, it doesn't matter if I'm stupid, just tell me."

"It's very simple. Rein said that he has countless talented people under his command, but he still has to recruit people to you, a southern knight. It is conceivable that he has people under his command, but they are only mediocre. Rein also said that he is interested It's your combat power, so at least in terms of combat power, Julian can't come up with anyone who can compete with other princes, so you, who killed a strong foreign race with one knife, became a hot person in his eyes. Power, the competition is not only about financial power and power, but also combat power. At least, you must have an expert guard to prevent being assassinated, right?"

"It is conceivable that in the Northland, the masters who can be wooed are roughly divided between the first prince and the fourth prince. The second prince wants to break the game

(This chapter is not over, please turn the page) On the other hand, I have to seek outside, then in the southern border, the most popular person in the limelight is now you. Another point is that you are just a viscount and you come from a border land, so you don't have much to do with the royal family. Furthermore, probably our prince Julian thinks that one earl is probably enough to satisfy your appetite. "

Allen laughed twice, shook his head, but did not express his opinion.

Nai Li, who was next to her, saw it in her eyes, and her face couldn't hide her surprise. Whether it's Edward's tone or Allen's demeanor, it shows that the young knight's target is definitely not a mere earl.

"Alright." Edward said suddenly: "The first prince is too powerful, and the fourth prince is not someone we can rely on because of Marson's relationship. As for the other princes, they are in a worse situation than Julian, so for you, the second The prince is a good stepping stone. And if Julian is weak, if you help him win the crown prince, then if you have the heart, it will be much easier to manipulate him as the new emperor than other princes."

Allen gave him a blank look: "You are not afraid that there is also the eyeliner of the empire here, and you can say such rebellious words. If you want Julian to listen, you don't have to wait for me to go to the imperial capital. I'm afraid you can see it as soon as you walk out of the Ark Harbor." The Imperial Army."

"If you think about it with your head, you will know that it is impossible. The eyeliner arranged by the empire in the territory naturally focuses on major issues. If the mountain city is not stationed by foreigners, you think the sight of the empire will fall on you. In the end, you are borrowing It was only because of the convenience of the Shadow Principality that I walked into the eyes of the high-level officials of the empire. As of now, even if I scold the emperor of the empire, the emperor will not hear a word."

Allen pulled Lanai Li and said: "Walk around, talking to this kind of person is the most boring, you never want to take advantage of it."

Edward laughed it off.

The next day, in the last hours of winter, it actually snowed.

Goose feather heavy snow.

In less than half a day, the entire city has turned into a vast expanse of snow. In the backyard of the city lord's mansion piled with snow, Allen stood in the snow with the Red King in his hand. He supported the Red King with his hands, his eyes were closed tightly, and his breathing became extremely long, as if his whole body was integrated into this world, becoming an inseparable whole with the snow in the sky.

(end of this chapter)

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