Farming Road from Baron to Emperor

Chapter 84 The Origin of the Old Madman
The warm sun in winter hangs high in the sky, and the warm sunshine shines on people warmly.

After breakfast, Charles walked out of the castle with a few Iris soldiers.

Walking a few kilometers south from the prince's castle, you will arrive at the town of Kass, a small town in the prince's territory.Before Shire went in, a smell of feces and urine came over his face. Obviously, this small town of Kass was also a small town full of feces and urine.

The inside of the prince's castle is very tidy and clean, and there are menservants who are responsible for the drainage and sewage, but there are some musty smells in some dark and damp places. For a castle, this is quite normal, but this small town of Kass It's different, it looks the same as the previous iris collar.

Smelling the smell of excrement and urine, Charles thought desperately that he must make high-heeled shoes next time he went back, and selling them to these nobles would definitely make him rich.

Charles came to the small town of Cass this time mainly to inquire about the grain harvest in the prince's territory.The eldest prince has already informed the nobles in the territory that a banquet will be held in the castle tonight in order to welcome the arrival of Baron Shire.

This is naturally agreed by everyone. Young men and women can talk about love at the banquet and fall in love at first sight.The banquet can also become a place for some ladies and lovers to date.In addition to making friends and entertaining, Shire and the others can also communicate and cooperate at the banquet, and discuss some things. There is nothing more suitable than face-to-face conversation.

Although the eldest prince harbored ill intentions towards him, it did not hinder the deal between them.There is a shortage of food in Tulip City, and Charles sees if he can purchase some food from the eldest prince.

Walking into the small town of Kass, the first thing you see is a tavern, and a sign is erected outside the tavern, with a picture of a wine glass on it.Near the tavern is a row of houses and even a warehouse.

Charles opened the door with a few iris soldiers and walked into the tavern.There were only a few people in the tavern who looked up at him, and then lowered their heads to do their own business. It seemed that everyone was used to seeing nobles like Charles come to the tavern.

Charles looked around.The building of the tavern is very narrow and long, and it gets darker as you go inside.Near the bar, even in the daytime, a few candles have to be lit for lighting, and the overall shape is a trapezoid.

The table is very simple, just a few large wine barrels with a long wooden board on it.Such a simple table is formed. The wooden board looks shiny and shiny, but if you reach out and touch it, you will probably touch a pile of dark things that you don't know what it is.It is estimated that food residue, dust, and various things are mixed together.

Most of the seats in the tavern were occupied. Charles took a cursory glance and found that they were all the aborigines of the town of Kass.These people are in groups of twos and threes, some are drinking and chatting; some are playing cards and drinking together.There are all kinds of things to do, but there is no one who does not drink.

At this time, the maid in the tavern greeted her, "My lord, do you want to go to the upstairs room?"

The tavern opened at the entrance of the town, so naturally it not only received the residents of Kas Town, but also the passing businessmen and pedestrians.

The tavern is not only a place for entertainment and exchange of local residents, but also an inn for passers-by, as well as a trade center and post station.For those wealthy businessmen, or noble lords passing by, there are naturally special places to receive them.Of course the price is also different.

Charles waved his hand and said, "What kind of wine and food do you have here?"

The stout middle-aged maid replied: "My lord, we have ale, cider, and fine wine. We also have broth, bread, bacon, and ham. You can satisfy your needs with our food."

"Give each of us a glass of ale, a glass of cider, and a big bowl of broth. And a few pieces of bread for each of us. Find us a seat in the hall, so we can do it together." Charles replied road.

After the middle-aged maid listened, she led Charles and the others past several tables, and finally came to an open space, brought a few large wine barrels, set up a table for him, and then pulled over a few stools.After finishing, he twisted the waist of the bucket and walked towards the bar.

As soon as the middle-aged maid turned around, she spit down a few mouthfuls, seeming very dissatisfied that the poor people like Charles didn't go up to the second floor.

After taking his seat, Charles took a closer look at the environment of the tavern.They sit in a relatively inner position, so it is very narrow, dark and humid.There was not even a single candle on the table, so it was lit only by the fire in the fireplace by the wall and the candles on the bar.

The floor was covered with dust, straw, and food residues that had been there for an unknown amount of time, which had turned into a black patch and stuck to the floor.Although Shire has no cleanliness, he was also disgusted.Although Charles had made a presupposition in his mind before coming here, he didn't expect it to be so dirty.

He came here mainly for two things. One is to see how the life of the residents in Kass Town is. It seems that the free people in Kass Town are relatively wealthy. There is also a lot of food left in the village.

The second is to inquire about the news.The so-called know yourself and know the enemy, and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles.Through yesterday's meeting, Charles already knew that the eldest prince had absolutely no good intentions for him, so naturally he couldn't sit still. The best place to inquire about news was undoubtedly the tavern.

Yesterday, the Iris soldier he sent to inquire about the news told him that the lunatic blocking the road was Baron Haber, the former head of the Knights in Kas Town.Hearing that all three of his sons were missing, he couldn't bear the blow and went crazy.

The news brought by the iris soldier is very simple, but after careful analysis by Charles, he found many problems.Baron Haber is the head of the Knights, and there is no doubt that he must have cultivated his fighting spirit.Then his son must also be raised in the direction of a knight. This is a standard knight family.If nothing else, they are passed down from generation to generation.

I heard that among his three sons, the youngest is ten years old, and the oldest is already engaged. Such an old man has disappeared.Even if his eldest son has not cultivated Dou Qi, he is not an ordinary person.According to the estimation of the level of combat power, the last is the level of three stars in the rank of Iris Flower Infantry.Such a person did not die on the battlefield, but disappeared.

It was not surprising that someone disappeared. There were forests everywhere in the territory, and there might be a wild beast popping up somewhere.Or be plundered by robbers or savages (vagrants who don't pay taxes), but I heard that people disappear every year. Baron Habel is not an exception, but he is the worst one.

Since Charles already has malice towards the eldest prince Andres, any strange things that happen in his territory will naturally be thought of on him.In the territory of the eldest prince, it is naturally impossible for Charles to investigate in a big way, so he plans to go to the tavern to take a look. Such a big event is a good topic for chatting.

Sure enough, some people not far from Shire mentioned this matter, and Shire turned his head to look, only to see a strong man with beard and beard said in a low voice: "Nica, Baron Haber is crazy!" It’s been three years, why hasn’t he died yet? The tramp at the door of my shop is dead, so is he still alive?”

Nika undoubtedly looked thinner compared to this strong man, he said casually: "Russ, Baron Habel is an earth knight who has cultivated a fighting spirit, so it is so easy to die, not to mention that His Royal Highness is very concerned about his condition, and from time to time Just ask. When he is sick, he will be treated by a doctor."

Ruth was wearing a thin linen singlet with many scorches on it. He picked up the glass with his thick arms and drank the ale in the glass.Then he slammed the glass on the table.

"This Baron Haber is also really miserable. All three sons were lost, and then his wife died again. Do you think he saw his wife looking for a wild man after he went crazy?"

"Hahahaha! That's for sure, so what if you're crazy... the wives of those noble lords, their skin is smoother than silk, and more fragrant than white bread. Tsk tsk... If I can come here once, it's worth dying .” A sly-eyed person in the crowd added.

Just as Ruth was about to stand up and ask for a drink, when he heard this, he replied: "It's your turn, kid, not to mention ugly, that thing is still small, no matter how you do it, it's my turn." Such a fierce man, you must know that I am not only good at blacksmithing, but also very good at that aspect."

"It's too late to say anything, what do you think Baron Haber killed his wife for, you can give it to me."

At this time Nika also drank the beer in the glass. He lowered the glass and showed off: "Don't tell me, I heard that Baron Habel's wife killed their son. That's why Baron Habel killed her." "

Nika is the guard of the small town of Cass. She is usually responsible for collecting the city gate tax. Although she has to pay a lot, it is also a fat job. The reason why he can be employed is that her sister is the mistress of an earth knight of the knight order , so his news has the highest credibility among this group of people.

Several people around looked at Nika with curious eyes, and Nika looked at the cup.The meaning couldn't be more obvious, let's fill up the wine first.Nika is not short of these copper coins, but the habit of taking advantage of small things has been deeply rooted in his bones.

It seems that this is not the first time, Ruth shouted, "Emily, have two glasses of ale."

The middle-aged maid came back twisting the waist of the bucket again, muttering: "Wait a while, don't you see that the old lady is busy."

Emily took a wooden tray, carrying a large bowl of broth, and placed it on Charles's table.Ruth felt that he couldn't hold back his face, so he looked towards Charles and saw the long sword carried by the Iris soldier. He chose to go to the front desk with two glasses to get a drink from his heart.He looks reckless, maybe silly, but he's not stupid.

Charles looked at the broth in front of him, in which various fruits, vegetables, salted fish, pieces of meat, and pork skin were stewed together, and Charles had no intention of opening his mouth at all.Even if this looks delicious, Shire doesn't plan to eat it, who knows if the maid will add toppings.However, the soldiers around Charles were delicious. They took black bread, ate broth and ale, and ate it in big mouthfuls.

At this time, Ruth came back from playing wine, and he slammed the wine glass in front of Nika, as if venting his dissatisfaction just now, "Here is the wine for you, undiluted ale, a full ten copper coins. Hurry up Go on."

Nika took a rest, picked up the wine glass, and took a sip, as if moistening his throat.

"I found out that Baron Haber went to his son later and found that his son was imprisoned by his wife."

At this time, the man with sly eyebrows and mouse eyes said wretchedly: "Could it be..."

When he was interrupted in the middle of the talk, Nika complained, "If you want to listen, don't interrupt me. Listen to me continue."

"Do you still remember that the previous king destroyed the Krampus family in the past few decades? At that time, Baron Harbel also attacked the Earl of Krampus, Baron Logan. The whole family of Baron Logan was killed by Baron Habel. But Baron Logan actually had a daughter who escaped.

Later that baron's daughter married Baron Haber and bore him three sons.When Baron Habel felt that life was extremely happy and happy, her revenge came.

It is said that Baron Habel went crazy when he saw that moment, and he picked up a spear and stabbed her to death without thinking much, but all three of his sons died.Tsk tsk tsk, if you are still alive, would you dare to have this woman, Ruth? "

After hearing this, Charles shook his head. He finally understood the power of the rumors, and it was a bit unreliable to get some information from these people.The most basic logic of this sentence is not smooth, and at that time Baron Haber was not the head of the Knights, he was just a knight, even if the baron's daughter wanted to take revenge, she could not take revenge on him.

But these few people were shouting, especially the man with sly eyebrows and mouse eyes was even more irritating. When you think about it carefully, the more weird and bizarre, the stories of nobles are the easiest to spread among these commoners.

Seeing that the soldiers around him had finished eating, Charles didn't intend to stay any longer. He had achieved both goals, and there was no need to continue to suffer here. He might vomit soon if he stayed any longer.He called Emily, didn't say much, gave her 50 silver coins, turned around and left.

Holding these silver coins, the middle-aged maid was so excited that she was about to cry. She really didn't know the owner with her dog's eyes, and couldn't see the rich. The meal was probably only a dozen silver coins.This meant that she could swallow more than 30 silver coins by herself, and she gave herself a few mouths. If she had been more attentive just now, maybe the young master would have thrown her a gold coin directly.

Charles didn't have time to care about the middle-aged maid's thoughts. A gust of cold wind blew by, relaxing Charles' tortured brain.It also made his thoughts clearer.

In two days, it is estimated that he and the eldest prince will go to Wangcheng to meet the king.Now, taking advantage of the eldest prince's collar, quickly finalize the grain deal. For the current iris collar, gold coins are not a problem, the more grain the better.

Also, be careful with the eldest prince. Charles knows that the eldest prince has bad intentions for him, but he must cooperate with him. He doesn't know the secret plan of the eldest prince.After going back this time, some spies must be sent to inquire about the news of the eldest prince.Dances with wolves, but be careful not to lure wolves into your house.

Thinking of this, Charles couldn't help but think of the rotten spy system of the Iris Flower Collar. There are no trained spies, no suitable leaders, and the understanding of the surrounding counties is not even as good as their local serfs. It's rotten.

(End of this chapter)