Old Sword Master

Wood cannot directly agree to this matter. Growing wheat is a waste of Crete’s limited water resources. If you want to grow it, you should expand the scale of olive oil, but this wish can also be met by buying wheat or grabbing wheat.

What the storm believers need is not to grow wheat, but to feel insecure. Give them a sense of security and they can get the power of the storm.

“We have to purchase more food. Today’s autumn harvest is affected by the cold wave, and there will not be enough food. We have to fill up several warehouses in the city. Everyone feels safe and there is no need to worry about not picking up the green and yellow.” I don’t feel bad about money, but Crete is an island, and I can’t eat it if I have a silver tal.

“This is a lot of money. It’s not a problem to buy more than 10000 catties of wheat.” Liandra was very happy. “In addition to a few large Chamber of Commerce, small and medium Chamber of Commerce have also begun to do business in Gandia City recently. The price of food has also been lowered and it is now available.”

“Well, that’s good, but the money is far from enough.” Wood seriously dispelled Liandra’s optimism and told everyone the information Nared had just revealed, “We are fighting with the strongest enemy. In combat, the Ottoman Empire is attacking the port of Tripoli. If the Grand Duke of Tripoli is not prepared, then we will face the main fleet of the Ottomans. Even if the Grand Duchy of Tripoli can withstand this wave of attacks, we will have to face at least 3000 enemies and 20 With a combination of sails and oars, the enemy this time will be the elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire, among them the new Yeniseri Army is very likely.”

3000 soldiers, this number itself is extremely terrifying, not to mention the elite Yeniseri soldiers of the Ottoman Empire.

The terrain of Crete is different from the Duchy of Tripoli. The latter is an oasis in the desert. Landing near the oasis is the only efficient way to attack. Landing outside the port itself means locking in a logistical disaster. half.

The Ottoman Empire has just regained half of Egypt. It’s already a lot of pressure to attack again so soon. There are that many materials are impossible, but Crete is different. There are too many places to land, and even other places. Inferior to the port area, the materials will not be as scarce as in the desert, and part of it can be searched on the spot.

“Your Excellency Wood, should we really strengthen the defenses of Gandia and Meng City?” Santaalali suggested, “Strengthen the militia?”

“We are going to attack. It’s useless to give money and weapons to the militia.” Wood shook his head.

Liandra’s face was full of brilliance all at once: “Yes, Lord Wood, take the initiative and bring destruction to the enemy’s head!”

Santalali also nodded: “Well, we are ready to attack.”

“Well, but there is no need to rush for this. I have to wait a few days. I want to make sure that we will have a harvest when we go to sea.” Wood finally added, “Leandera, Santaali, we the past few days and the foreign merchant When ship is doing business, we must pay attention and tell everyone that we are going to Italy this time, sending a lot of olive oil, increasing the price of olive oil, and supplying it in limited quantities.”

…

Nared left Wood’s residence and walked the mountain overnight to return to the destiny Chamber of Commerce branch in Gandia City.

When she came to the branch, she only saw President Benayoun whose face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and a few very limited hairs were flying, as well as three colleagues who looked serious or teased.

“Oh, Lord Nared, you came back (very tǐng) early, have you convinced the protector of Crete, Lord Wood-Lombard, to adjust your position flexibly?” said a man dressed as mage, he was older than Julius How old, he also looked domineering, “It’s not necessary to go all the way with Spain to black.”

“Your Excellency Kwayama, Wood and our fate Chamber of Commerce have always had a very good relationship.” Nared’s words made her three colleagues show a funny expression, “He has been working hard to protect us in order to make Crete The branch in the city can operate normally, and a dozen church members will not be locked into the dungeon.”

“Normal business?” Another woman next to her who was quite gentle, didn’t speak harshly, but what she wanted to say was impossible. It sounded good. “I looked at the accounts here. There has been no profit for almost a year. Speaking of interest, even several of the principals have not been recovered, and the contacts with the ruling committee are becoming less and less. If this is called normal operation, wouldn’t it be normal to lose the capital for rebuilding the temple?”

Nared looked at Benayoun, who was very angry, but apparently noisy. He calmly said: “The quality of business depends on the environment. Crete is surrounded by the crimson cold wave. It is very difficult for Nengwei to hold on. It’s easy, especially the relationship with Wood is very important. Your Excellency Benayoun you did good.”

Benayoun’s eyes suddenly became bright, and the nodded hair with limited hair also stabilized. He didn’t know the situation of the Fate Chamber of Commerce executives. He didn’t know that Nared was actually not much better than him.

“Hehe.” Kwayama sneered, “What the two of you said is (quite tǐng) like. It is estimated that there are many business stations in the Sahara Hot Sea that are suitable for you to insist on.”

“Actually, it’s not the worst to have friends in the desert.” said the gentle-spoken lady. “Okay, let’s get things done first. Wood is willing to help us redeem Julius. ?”

“This is controlled by the Spaniards, Wood can’t do it.” Nared shook his head.

Two of his colleagues were laughing, but the lady continued to ask; “Will he at least support the damn Spaniard?”

Nared still shook his head.

“Hmph!” The still polite woman also sneered.

“However, Lord Wood provided me with important information, which proves his friendly relationship with the Fate Chamber of Commerce.” Nared’s words surprised and proud of Benayoun. This is the reward he deserves for his unremitting efforts these days!

“What intelligence?”

“You can only report it to the hermit, you are not enough.”

“Hahahahaha.”

Nared’s truth was only ridiculed. Of course Benayoun didn’t laugh. He loudly said, “Your Excellency Wood is trusted by the Bazin family and holds very important information.”

“Hehe, you seem to want to go to Atami Trade Station. I think that’s where you can play the most.” Kwaiyama’s words caused Benayoun’s hair to float down several strands.

“Not only that, but I also ask you to postpone your plan to rescue Julius.” Nared’s words stopped the laughter of the others, and they showed shocked expressions.

Incompetence and confrontational orders are two different things.

Quayama stood up abruptly, moved towards Nared and waved his dagger.

Even the female member of the Chamber of Commerce, who has been relatively friendly, has a threatening expression on her face.

Until then, the third person who had not spoken stood up and said in si si’s voice: “The order we got is to enter Crete within a week, and then rescue Julius, not at all to us Any delay in authority.”

Obviously, the postponement of the mission is a big blow to all of them.

“It’s a big matter. The life and death of any individual is not comparable to the situation I will provide to the headquarters. You must wait for me to report to the headquarters, and then get a reply before you can decide what to do next. Any consequences will have me. Come bear it.” But Nared was very determined.

…

The port of Tripoli was heavily guarded, and the Ottoman Empire did not take advantage.

The commander Sokurupasa did not order a force attack, but sent a few small boats to the small fishing villages around the port of Tripoli to harass a few times, grabbing a few hundred kilograms of seafood, and leaving the lives of thirty-forty soldiers. , Of course not a profit.

The population of Tripoli Grand Duchy on the coast is unexpectedly small, and they can only guess that almost 99% are gathered in the heavily protected Tripoli Port Oasis.

This has many advantages in terms of military and economy. Defense is easy and the economy is prosperous. The only problem is risk control. The eggs are in one basket, and there is too much pressure on the oasis.