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Chapter 74 North Desert Jinhai, Baili Pursuit

The castle parlor.

Different from the situation where the first meeting was full of gunpowder, this time Kroger changed his previous attitude and didn't say something ironic.

"Lord Lord, the Qingyuan Town you are governing is completely contrary to the rumors outside. I apologize for your previous attitude."

Saying that, Kroger bowed his head slightly and stroked his chest in apology.

"It doesn't matter, you are standing from the perspective of the empire, and I won't hold grudges against such trivial matters."

Gooden didn't take Kroger's harsh and tough attitude to heart either.

Of course that's if Kroger wasn't specifically targeting him.

If he was also sent by Charlieson, let alone the factory tour today, he would have to drive him out of Qingyuan Town after the meeting that day.

Anyway, it is not necessary for the tax collector to live in his own territory, and he can go to Jinyuan City.

"Thank you for your tolerance." Kroger said solemnly, and then went straight to the topic.

"Lord Gooden, to tell the truth about your development of Qingyuan Town, I don't think you need to deduct this tax."

"At the same time, I also think that you are not someone who can do such a thing, and in the past few days, Butler Joseph has asked me about Matthews' whereabouts."

"I think you must have encountered some trouble. Can you tell me the whole story?"

It can be regarded as entering the theme, Gooden nodded and slightly sorted out the language.

"Actually, the fact that I owe taxes is wrong. After I took up the post of lord, the taxes were handed over to Old Joseph to arrange, and they were paid truthfully every year."

"The excess tax collection is also returned to the town's construction and use, and my expenses over the years have been funded by my family. It is absolutely unnecessary to be greedy for this tax."

"Now that there's such a big mistake, the only one I can think of is the former tax collector Matthews."

In just three sentences, Gooden told Kroger the cause and effect in a simple series.

"Do you mean that Matthews concealed the tax money?"

"Yes, no." Gooden nodded slightly, and then continued: "The reason behind it is a little complicated, but it is not ruled out that there is such a possibility."

"Originally, I wanted to find him to help with a tax check to see if there was a problem in that place."

"But now Matthews seems to have disappeared, and he can't be found at all, which makes me more suspicious of him."

Speaking of this, Gooden's tone was also a little helpless.

After all, being burdened with a debt of thousands of gold coins for no reason, no one can fix it, right?
Kroger pondered for a while and said.

"If it's really Matthews' problem, you won't be paying this tax."

"Later, I will draw up an application and submit it to the Governor's Palace in the North, suspending your payment date until I find Matthews to find out the matter and make a decision."

"Thank you so much."

Being able to extend the deadline is the greatest help for Gooden.

Even if Matthews is not found, he will go to the arbitration office to complain about his grievances, and let the official people of the empire investigate the cause and effect of this matter, and it will definitely be resolved.

And once the Arbitration Institute intervenes, the Charlison family can't escape. Although there is no real hammer on raising the orc army, it has been confirmed that it is inseparable.

Before Gooden thought it was the news that Roy passed back, the other party gave up on prosecuting him.

But now based on the information to judge, the feelings are the other party's own momentary hilarity.

If the Arbitration Institute were really involved, the 'fake' mine case would not be worth mentioning in the face of the red line of 'raising orc troops'.

By that time, no one in his Charlson family would be able to run.

"Also..." Kroger scratched his head and paused.

"Speaking of which, I did know the whereabouts of Matthews before I came to Qingyuan Town, but now that so long has passed, I don't know if he is still there or not."

"If your lord can draw someone out, you can send someone to take a look."

Tracking down the whereabouts of Matthews, Gooden has no news until now. Seeing that there is such a breakthrough, he quickly said.

"It's naturally a good thing to have whereabouts. I sent people to search for dozens of days and didn't find any news."

Seeing that Gooden needed it so much, Kroger directly informed the news he knew.

"Matthews was dropped to the east near the North Desert Jinhai territory for taxation. The specific address is in Nabao Town. If you send someone there, you can stay in Xinjiao City to inquire about the news."

"New Corner City is also an important transportation location. If Matthews goes there, he will definitely pass through here, and assign tasks here and then go to Nabao Town."

Hearing the place name, Gooden quickly went through the memory in his mind.

The North Desert Golden Sea belongs to the northeast territory of the empire, and is connected to the North Peak Frost Realm, which is the North Realm.

And his Qingyuan Snow Mountain, as the territory on the most northwestern edge of the North, would have to span nearly seven or eight hundred kilometers to get close to the North Desert Golden Sea.

This distance makes people keep running, and it takes five or six days to get there.

It's no wonder that this is another reward, and there are no clues when searching the places where the other party used to go frequently.

Feelings run so far?

Matthews was transferred so far, which gave Gooden new doubts.

"Speaking of which, will this time the tax collector change the inspector, will the work location be moved that far?"

Kroger shook his head and said.

"It is logically impossible. The job transfer is also a disruption in a small area. There will rarely be a transfer that is almost cross-regional, unless the other party applies for it himself."

"I also heard that he was transferred to such a far place when I came, so I paid attention."

After listening to the explanation, Gooden also suddenly nodded and nodded.

After a brief chat between the two, Gooden offered to accompany him temporarily.

Kroger knew that the other party was going to arrange to find Matthews, so he said that he would not bother.

After sending Kroger away, Gooden came to the training ground in the backyard.

"Suspend training and gather urgently."

Hearing the password for the emergency assembly, the people who were still fighting in the two rounds quickly dispersed, and then lined up in three rows with the fastest speed and orderly rhythm.

Two teams of recruits, one team of 'instructors' soldiers, this is all the combat power in his hands.

Looking at the people who completed the assembly and sorting in less than ten seconds, Gooden's eyes were full of satisfaction, but his face still showed a serious look.

"The urgent task, I have to select personnel to carry out the task. The top five recruits and the top five instructors will be listed."

"Clap-"

The ten people who reached the ranking stepped out of the queue at the same time.

"Among the remaining personnel, the current five in the liberal arts department are listed."

Wei Wei waits for a few seconds, and the five qualified personnel also come out.

"The selected people line up, and I announce the mission."

"The former imperial tax collector, Matthews, cooperated with foreign enemies and embezzled taxes. Now he has fled to the town of Nabao near Jinhai in the northern desert to serve as a tax collector."

"It is known that the other party may leave clues in Xinjiao City. You need to find out his whereabouts as quickly as possible, and 'please' him back to Qingyuan Town."

"have you understood?"

"understand!"

A group of soldiers shouted loudly.

"This mission is very important. Only success is allowed, no failure is allowed. Now go to change equipment immediately. Each person has two war horses, and they take turns to change their riding. Let's go!"

"Yes!"

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(End of this chapter)