Master Overlord - Chapter 367

“Milt, don’t keep complaining.” Arthur said with a headache. “You forget what I told you yesterday? Noble prisoners are useless except wasting food. We should change something practical. Your territory is being reformed. Whether gold coins or materials, war horses or cattle and sheep are better than a hostage who can do nothing.”

“I know, I know…” milt looked depressed. Arthur had told him this yesterday and asked him to think about it, but after a night of thinking, he still felt uneasy.

“Lord Arthur, if there are no hostages, who can guarantee our safety? Although the Duke is willing to guarantee, you can see that if there is a war, the Duke doesn’t care at all. At most, he asks the bachelor to write a letter to save his face, even if the Barrett family makes another excuse like shit.”

“So? Are you going to refuse the Duke?” Arthur stared at him.

“No, I didn’t say that… And you already planned. I just don’t like what Ted Barrett did. Even if we hang him, there’s nothing wrong.”

Looking at the worried milt, Arthur comforted: “don’t worry, I understand your worry, but with this lesson, the Barrett family can’t start a war in two or three years. You should build your territory well and make Cumbria strong as soon as possible. Only in this way can you ensure your safety, not rely on the enemy’s hostages.”

“But in case…”

“Not in case!” Arthur interrupted, “The war mobilization will take at least half a month. As long as you keep this fortress for up to ten days, I can lead the troops. Moreover, even if the Barrett family really goes to war again, they will not lead to attack here first. They will block the exit of the swamp, bypass the East and attack the upper river first! Maybe they will promise you all kinds of benefits and tempt you to stand idly by.”

“Lord Arthur, I will never betray you!” milt quickly promised, “no matter what they promise, even if they give me a crown, I will not betray my friend!”

“Don’t be nervous,” Arthur waved. “I’ll just say it casually. You know, the Barrett family needs at least a month from preparation to war, which is enough for us to deal with.”

Milt nodded. Arthur’s words reassured him and strengthened his determination to build a good Xiangguo town fortress.

“Lord Arthur, in that case, what ransom should we ask for? We can’t let Ted Barrett go so easily.”

“Whatever you need,” said Arthur with a smile, “I just want food, cattle, mules, horses and other livestock. As for what you want, it’s your own business. In short, don’t talk to the lion and don’t be too polite.”

“Lord Arthur, what do you want these for?” milt was puzzled. “We might as well ask for gold coins directly. With gold coins, we can buy food, livestock, or anything else!”

“That’s your business. I want food animals and you want gold coins. That’s just right.”

Just now? Milt was a little stunned, then showed a suddenly enlightened look and said cunningly: “Lord Arthur, I suddenly understand! I was so stupid just now. The hostages are useless and can’t guarantee our safety. It’s better than these ransoms! As long as the Barrett family is short of money, food and livestock to help farming, they won’t want to start a war in two or three years!”

“Lord milt, it’s very kind of you to understand!” Arthur continued with an artificial sigh of relief. “In that case, let’s discuss a quantity now, which can neither force them to jump over the wall nor let them breathe easily.”

“I think 30000 gold coins are just right,” milt said directly. “10000 gold coins a year. Only in this way can they deserve the identity of Ted Barrett, and they can definitely get it! What do you think, Lord Arthur?”

“Just think telosi owes you the campers.” Arthur nodded in agreement and then said, “I want a thousand cattle and food for a thousand cattle carts. If the number of cattle is insufficient, let them replace them with mules and horses, but the number and food have to be doubled! It shouldn’t be too difficult for them.”

Seeing that Arthur really didn’t want a gold coin, milt thought about it and immediately said, “Lord Arthur, I’ll give you 10000 of these 30000 gold coins! In addition to thanking you for your kindness to me, I also hope to dispel the past grievances between our two families. From now on, I will send troops to guard the sharp blade fortress with you every winter!”

Hearing the speech, Arthur slightly raised his eyebrows and stared at milt. In addition to being surprised, he couldn’t help but look at him with new eyes.

Ten thousand gold coins, not a fraction, but if you fight with Warcraft, you will lose if you win. He can see that the other party is not lying.

This is not a promise that can be fulfilled casually!

In his decision to support the other side to recapture the family, he did not send troops to the sharp blade fortress again.

In fact, apart from some expressions of firm cooperation and friendship, he only asked the other party to implement reforms in the territory, exempt trade tariffs between the two places, and Lingfeng fort has the right to give priority to the purchase of crops from Cumbria. In addition, there are almost no other mandatory treaties, let alone tribute and service.

Looking at milt with sincere eyes, Arthur smiled and said, “I’ve received your heart. I also accept the friendship of the campes family, but you can keep the gold coins and avoid sending troops to the sharp blade fortress…”

“Lord Arthur, I really…”

“Listen to me!” Arthur interrupted milt, who was eager to speak. “Defeating the Barrett family is only the beginning. You still need to build your own territory. Although with my help and the experience of the upper river collar, Cumbria has far more people than the upper river collar, and the difficulties you have to face are not easier than this war.”

“So, spend your gold coins well in the territory. Whether it’s repairing bridges and roads, building walls and houses, or other expenses, it will cost a lot. Then you will understand that 30000 gold coins are not much.”

“As for the sharp blade fortress, Lingfeng castle will have enough strength to guard it. You just need to guard this” sharp blade fortress. ”

With that, Arthur pointed to the ground, implying that Xiangguo town fortress is the sharp blade fortress of the campes family.

“Lord Arthur…”

Hearing the speech, milt couldn’t help but be moved to leave tears.

He could understand Arthur’s intention to let him build a good territory, but for refusing him to help guard the sharp blade fortress, he completely regarded Arthur’s friendship with him.

This should be what kind of person, can have the mind! He couldn’t help sighing.

You know, he used to embarrass Lingfeng Castle because of the iron ore mountain. Moreover, if he hadn’t killed telosi, Arthur wouldn’t have risked his life to lead the war! Everything he has now can be said to be given by the other party!

For a moment, milt’s eyes filled with tears and his heart surged. Then he took out the dagger from his waist. After a moment of coagulation, he stood up, glanced at the people in the house, walked to Arthur and presented the dagger with both hands.

“The gods are witnesses. Lord Arthur, take this dagger as an oath today. I milt campes will not violate the covenant with you, betray your interests and damage our friendship in this life! If I violate this oath, let this dagger pierce my heart and end my life!”

Looking at him, Arthur was ashamed, but his face was very solemn. He took the dagger and replied, “milt campers, I will take your oath and never forget it in my life! May this dagger return to your grave after you die safely!”

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