The Emerald Tower

"Of course I do!"

The old Ande, who had recovered, seemed to have noticed something, and replied with a serious face.

"Then, take the contract between you and the four guys, and we will sign it again!"

Dean sat there motioning.

Although Dean had previously guessed that Dean would do this, Old Ande gave the young man in front of him a little surprised, and then he bowed his bow and walked towards the shop-to sign the contract again, not only does it require signing the contract He still needs witnesses; after all, this is just an ordinary contract bound by the lord and the county king, not the magic contract.

"Anything you want to say?"

Dean sat in the chair and couldn't help but chuckled as he watched the two young people who were talking and stopping beside him.

"Head, why do we spend so much money to hire this shopkeeper?"

Ike, an active young man, asked before grabbing a friend this time.

And the slightly eager look made Dean’s smile thicker. Obviously, Ike was eager to know the answer, not the same as Silen’s simple indignation. He wanted to really know why. .

Or... to confirm some speculation.

In this regard, Dean, who intends to train two people, of course, will not refuse—

"Ike, Siren, how much do you think it takes to hire a shopkeeper?"

Dean didn't answer directly, but asked two subordinates.

"The shopkeepers of those caravans in Tyre have about 1 or 1.5 silver horns a week. Even if Vauban is more prosperous, it will not exceed 2 silver horns!"

Ike replied very directly, while Xiron looked at a loss.

"So what about a shopkeeper who not only has fame and connections, but is also literate and knows how to count?"

Dean pointed to the kraft paper next to the ledger-there were still Old Ender's handwriting and some numbers on it, which was just noted to give Dean a more detailed explanation.

"At least two silver horns!"

Ike thought for a while. Gives such an answer.

In Jade, literacy and reading are definitely not simple things. The common people's family is basically a luxury, and only the aristocracy can receive such an education. And this is also one of the important reasons why the aristocracy holds important positions in the country in addition to strength.

There are only two ways for civilians to receive such education-

1. Become a knight and receive education.

2. Pay large sums of money to get education.

Of course, the former also needs to pay. However, it is only one third of the latter.

The knowledge of arithmetic is the same.

Therefore, people who can read and count in Jade are definitely the ones who can get the best job treatment. After all, being able to read and count indicates that they are either rich or expensive, even if they were once.

Nobles, usually give such a person a decent amount.

Obviously, that old Ande is such a person.

Thinking of Ike here, he nodded slowly. Said: "I understand, commander!"

"Understand what?"

Xiron was still a little confused, but Ike explained to Xiren in a low voice.

It's very simple. Being able to read and count has made Old Ande worthy of spending 2 silver horns to hire, and the remaining 1 silver horn is based on the other party’s former identity—a shopkeeper from a commoner and a shopkeeper from a ruined nobleman. , The latter is obviously more advantageous.

After all, this is a spice and fur shop.

Common people, but seldom patronize here, it is still those noble children who come here.

And it is obviously easier to communicate with a shopkeeper who is also a nobleman like Old Ender. It even uses the original contacts to drive the transaction volume of the entire store.

And this is a civilian treasurer. Things that can't be done at all.

Seeing Ike's detailed explanation to Siren, Dean nodded secretly. Re-position this young man—Compared with Xiron’s “knight talent,” Ike is naturally a little inconspicuous, but staying in a small marginal place like Tyre, without any formal education, can have this. His insight is obviously good.

There is also the essence of diligent thinking, which is also valued by Dean.

"Maybe, I can have one more staff officer with the army!"

Dean thought silently, and at this time, clear footsteps sounded outside the door——

Step, step, step...

After knocking on the door, Old Ender walked in with the witness. Looking at the witness, Dean stood up with a smile—

"Knight Anluo, good day!"

"Head Dean Ken, good day!"

Facing the smiling Dean, the great knight Anlor who had fought alongside Dean in Fort Vauban immediately responded with a smile. The great knight in casual clothes said, "I was at the city guard before. When I met Old Ande, he said to find another witness, I think I am very suitable!"

"Of course!"

Dean smiled and nodded, and invited him to sit down.

It is not surprising that the great knight appears at the city guard post, but if he acts as a witness, it is surprising. You can see the shocked appearance of the four guys.

Even Old Ande had a hint of surprise on his face.

Obviously, he did not expect that he would get a great knight as a witness just by mentioning it casually.

Of course, Old Ande would never think that this was his face.

Subconsciously, Old Ande looked at Dean's young face again, and then thought of the rumors in the castle, the shopkeeper was more cautious and respectful.

Nobles with titles are not uncommon in jade, but nobles with titles, great knight strength, and young jadeites are rare in jade.

Moreover, each one represents a meaning: the future is boundless.

For such a promising young man, Old Ender, who once came from a knight family, certainly knew what to do.

Therefore, the subsequent process of signing the contract is very simple, without any errors.

It was almost completed in the conversation between Dean and Anlor Knight.

But when Old Ande left the room with his four buddies with his own contract, the great knight An Luo narrowed a smile. With a slightly serious look, he asked, "Dean, have you been ‘knightly baptized’?"

"No, you know. My body has just recovered, and I am about to reach the true peak. I will be baptized again!"

Dean shook his head and replied.

In the previous conversation, Dean and the other party can already call their names for the friendliness shown by the great knight; of course, Dean is still a hidden person for some things.

"Then, can it be done on the day of the'baptism' arranged by Lord Marquis?"

With such words, a trace of embarrassment appeared on the face of the great knight. Then, there is anger.

"What happened?"

Seeing the other's face, Dean asked directly.

"It's Bishop De Hall. The Cult also has two high-quality knights to be baptized this time-they are very good. At least, among the young people who were baptized that day, except for Dean, the others were much worse!"

A touch of shame appeared on An Luo's face.

"So that's it!"

Dean nodded slowly.

The struggle between theocracy and kingship will always appear in this inadvertently.

For this, Dean didn't have any dislike - to the religion. He has always had no good feelings, even, his heart is full of hatred.

therefore. Dean certainly wouldn't refuse--

"of course can!"

Dean said with certainty.

"Thank you so much, Dean!"

An Luo stood up and leaned slightly.

Then, after the two parties chatted again for a while, the great Anluo knight stood up and left--obviously, he was still needed to sit at the city guard.

After all, Vauban has not been peaceful these days.

Last night, a fire broke out in a civilian area, killing five people. Moreover, it was five people with weapons-Dean remembered clearly. When talking about this, An Luo's face was sad.

therefore. Not only the Upper City, the Old Castle, and the Lower City, the Marquis also began to station the Grand Knight.

During this period, An Luo was able to come here to act as a witness. Apart from his gratitude for Dean's life-saving grace during the battle, it was more to share his worries for the old marquis.

This is what every subordinate knight should do.

Dean didn't care about this.

At least, he felt that An Luo was not malicious.

"Let's go, let's return to the residence!"

As Dean said, he took his two subordinates to the outside of the shop, and Old Ande brought Dean and his party to the door of the shop with a buddy.

The two parties said goodbye in their respective identities, and no one noticed that Dean had drawn a pattern instantly on the most inconspicuous corner outside his shop.

...

The lunch in the Shangcheng District residence is as rich as ever.

The Marquis of Vauban will not deduct anything in this respect, on the contrary, he is very generous--

Pieces of roasted lamb horns, golden bread, hard-boiled eggs, large pots of stew soup.

It can be said that everything looks perfect except for no wine.

Of course, this is the food of the young people of the Fecharen Knights. The lunch of Dean, Huck and the Baroness Tyre should be more rich and detailed.

However, both Dean ~www.readwn.com~ or Huck sat at a table with young people.

For Dean, as the commander of a knight order, he must share the ups and downs with his subordinates. This is his responsibility and obligation.

Otherwise, how can you lead your subordinates to charge into battle?

For Huck, his team leader and subordinates are all here, why did he leave?

As for the food?

Laughing loudly like this, eating meat is a pleasure, even, it has already surpassed the taste of the food itself.

At this moment, a baron guard carrying two jars ran in——

"Head of Dean Ken, this is the honey and goat's milk that Miss Lily gave you!"

ps first more~

The decadence of not eating breakfast or lunch, I am almost hungry and dizzy when I code to the last paragraph, so I hurry to eat... (to be continued) ()