The next day, Owen began to meet the nobles who had come to ransom people in the lord's castle, and the Yum family was the first to come.The man sent by the Yum family was indeed Kuros Yum, the son of Count Yum, and a good friend of Owen.After a body search, it was confirmed that there was no problem, and Kuros entered the reception room and met Owen, who was sitting on a chair drinking tea."
I really didn't expect that we would meet again in this format, Ou......
Marquis of Eisen. ”"You still call me Owen the same way you used to, it sounds more customary."
Putting down the teacup, Owen continued, "Kuros, I received the letter you sent, thank you for worrying about me so much, but I will not abandon my people.So, I had to face Duke Eddie's army head-on, and that's how it turned out. ”It turned out that Frontier already had such a strong military force, and Kuros felt that his act of writing a letter informing Owen to run was a bit excessive."
Let's sit down and talk."
Owen raised his hand to signal the empty seat in front of him.Kuros walked over and took his seat, and as soon as he sat down, he couldn't wait to ask, "Is my father okay?"
”"Count Yum surrendered early, but he was only frightened, and his health is fine, you can rest assured."
Owen responded."
That's good."
Hearing this, Kuros breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked, "So, Owen, how much ransom do you want?"
As long as the Yum family can get it, I will raise it right away and send it to you. ”"I just ate all of Duke Eddie's possessions yesterday, and to be honest, not very short of money."
Owen touched his chin and responded, "I want people and livestock." ”"Population?"
It's not without precedent to ask for livestock, Kuros can understand, but what does it mean to ask for people?
He couldn't figure it out."
I'll tell you the truth, the population loss in Frontier Town has been very serious in recent years, and I think it is necessary to replenish the population to develop the territory."
As he spoke, Owen took out a piece of paper and placed it on the table and handed it to Kuros."
Here's the ransom list."
Kuros picked up the list and looked at it, only to see that it was written how many serfs, farmers, various craftsmen and livestock that the nobles of different titles needed to redeem for redemption, and the higher the title, the more they needed.Serfs were the most numerous and accounted for the lion's share."
Let me explain, the person I want refers to a family, and I can't use family members to make up the number."
Owen cautioned: "If one of the items really doesn't make up the number of people needed, it's allowed to replace the missing parts with livestock."
However, serfs and craftsmen have different values, and they need different numbers of livestock to replace them, and they are clearly written underneath. ”Moving your gaze to the very end of the paper, a stonemason is equivalent to five sheep."
Craftsmen and livestock, please organize and send them over as soon as possible.In the case of serfs, it will be delivered in batches a little later. ”Owen added.The main reason is that there are not so many places to live in the border town for the time being, and the largest number of serfs can be accommodated, so such a request has to be made."
I see."
Kuros raised his head and asked with a frown, "But, isn't the border town under the curse of the Kaztus?"
Can you afford to raise so many people?
”"No problem."
The corners of Owen's mouth went up, and he said confidently, "Because I've found a way to break the effects of the curse." ”"What?!"
Kuros looked incredulous."
Kuros, the last time you visited me with your sister, didn't you notice that there was more newly cultivated farmland?"
In retrospect, it seems that there is more farmland than before, but Kuros didn't pay much attention to the change at the time.He couldn't help but exclaim, "Owen, you're really amazing. ”"Thanks for the compliment."
Owen smiled."
I need to go back with this list and see if I can get all the people and livestock I need, and I'll make a detailed list for you to see."
With that, Kuros was ready to get up and take his leave."
Wait, there's one more thing I want to talk to you about."
Owen suddenly stopped Kuros and put on a serious face."
I won't stay here for long, and in a few days I'll be back with the army in Frontier Town.Kuros, would you like to be an agent and manage the Ascension Fortress for me?
”As soon as Duke Eddie's treasure is moved, Owen will leave for home immediately."
Why don't you stay?"
Hearing this, Kuros looked at Owen with wide eyes and said in surprise: "It's not easy to take the Dongsheng Fortress, this is a large city, isn't it countless times better than the border town?"
”"I don't have time to deal with the various forces entrenched here, and it will take at least a year or two to fully control the Dongsheng Fortress, so I might as well leave it to you as an agent.As one of the four great families of the Dongsheng Fortress, you Yum family must be very familiar with this city. ”Owen explained.After a pause, he added: "What's more, Frontier Town is what I inherited from my father, and I have feelings for it. ”With the current strength of the People's Army, it is not enough to destroy all the opposition forces in the Dongsheng Fortress at once, and it is bound to waste a lot of time.However, Owen didn't have such plenty of time, and the third prince White would do something to him sooner or later.Therefore, he must return to Frontier Town to prepare for the situation, rather than stay in Dongsheng Fortress."
Okay."
There must have been more than that, but Curros reluctantly accepted Owen's claim."
But why did you choose me?
Is it because we have a good relationship?
”In addition to the Yum family, the Corrett and Pearl families are also capable of taking over the Eastrise Fortress."
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Almost, I can't believe anyone but you."
Owen nodded, "Moreover, you have taken over the Eastrise Fortress, and your father will definitely help too, so I am relieved." ”"I knew it."
Kuros was speechless.Immediately afterwards, he leaned a little closer and asked in a low voice, "Owen, did you choose to go back to Frontier Town to concentrate on dealing with the third prince?"
I've heard that rumor too, is it true?
”"Well, it's true."
Owen readily admitted, and told Kuros, "I recently received news that the third prince is currently at war with the second princess who has fled to the south, and he will not be able to control the east for a while, so I want to make good use of this little time." ”This news was previously sent back by a spy sent to the royal capital by Owen."
This ......" was another shocking piece of information, and Kuros found himself almost shocked and used to it, and did not appear too surprised."
The third prince is a ruthless man, and there is nothing wrong with you being careful about him.But if you defeat the Third Prince, what happens next?
Myself......
Claim to be king?
”When asked the last question, Kuros's expression was extremely cautious."
If you really get to that point......"
There was a long silence before Owen spoke, "I think, I will." ”The kingdom can't be without a king for a day, since he has royal blood, he must be responsible to the end."
Since that's the case, then I won't shirk it, I'm willing to take care of the Dongsheng Fortress for you."
Once agreed, the Yum family was deeply bound to Owen.If Owen fails, the Youm family will inevitably incur a retaliatory blow from the third prince.Behind the huge risks, there are even greater benefits.Kuros chose to believe Owen, and even if he failed, he would not regret it at all.This lord is backed by a tech tycoon