"It's such a big town, with so many guards, and cavalry patrolling outside. Xu Xin and the two managers were not caught. I think it's impossible that the news didn't get out." Kalanda said.
"Could it be that the Baron is sitting on his hands?" Xiao Chen asked.
Seeing Xiao Chen, Chen Hansheng and Peng Ziyi all lost in thought, Kalanda said, "Maybe... you have some misunderstandings about the local nobles and merchants."
Chen Hansheng said: "Yes, you know more about this than us, tell me about it?"
Kalanda said: "This matter is very bad from your perspective, but not necessarily from the perspective of the local nobles. It is possible that Baron Goya thinks that he has only offended us slightly. After all, it is very common among local merchants to rob business. If someone produces something and others learn from it, they think it is a legitimate thing, not to mention that there are Chinese involved."
"That's true. People here don't have patents." Peng Ziyi agreed.
Xiao Chen said: "According to this line of thought, Baron Goya can completely claim that he didn't know that some of us were secretly out to make extra money with him. He pretended not to know about our internal disagreements and insisted that he was cooperating with the authorities."
"We can't let him go, he still hasn't settled the score for assassinating me!" Chen Hansheng said, "Hiring someone to kill someone is a big deal!"
"Old Chen, don't say I'm trying to hurt you." Kalanda put a hand on his shoulder. "Although he tried to kill you, in his eyes, you were just a steward without noble status. If a noble kills a steward of another, it's not a big deal. At most, he will give some compensation afterwards.
If he doesn't want to compensate you, he can just push his subordinates out and give you their lives. He can also easily push the blame on his subordinates."
"It turns out that our lives are worthless at all." Chen Hansheng said.
Kalanda smiled and said, "As long as you are a knight, it will be different. A knight is a member of the nobility no matter what. He cannot take your life at will. Also, if you reach the level of Xiao Chen and me, ordinary nobles will not dare to look down on you."
"I think what Karanda said makes sense." Peng Ziyi's eyes lit up, as if he had discovered a new world. "We took it for granted before. According to what you said, Baron Goya really doesn't need to be too nervous."
Calanda added: "Besides, we destroyed his factory, and he has already suffered a lot of losses. Maybe he thinks that this matter can be put behind us, and is just waiting for you to reach an understanding with him. In this case, it is normal for Suero to be calm."
"That's a good thing. At least we don't have to worry about Baron Goya escaping." Xiao Chen asked Peng Ziyi: "Has the committee made a decision now? What are their opinions on how to proceed?"
Peng Ziyi said: "The committee has discussed this issue before. Today, on behalf of the committee, I can authorize you to take action to arrest Baron Goya. This is a warning to others. No one can get away with it after touching our people!"
The people on the opposite side smiled at each other. It was obvious that they were all satisfied with this decision. Xiao Chen said, "Very good. We have been waiting for this day for a long time. The action will begin immediately."
"But the committee has a request. Baron Goya has always been our largest supplier. When you arrest him, you must try to ensure that the school's sales channels are not affected as much as possible."
Chen Hansheng said: "This is quite difficult. You want the horse to run, but you also want it not to eat grass."
Xiao Chen touched his nose and said, "If this is the case, we must find someone to replace the Baron to control the sales network. We can't act rashly."
Peng Ziyi said: "As for the direction of action, I have a suggestion. You can start with the butler Ines..."
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A few days later, four people were hiding on the rooftop opposite a house in the civilian area of Suero.
In this courtyard, which seems a bit larger than the civilian area, there is a rather exquisite two-story house. The house looks very well made, and its style and materials are not inferior to those of some houses in the aristocratic area. This is the home of Ines, the butler of Baron Goya. Ines usually lives in the Baron's mansion, but he also goes back to his own home for two days a week, and his family lives in this house.
The four people lying in ambush on the rooftop across the street were Xiao Chen, Glade, Karanda, and Andes, an intelligence agent stationed in Suero. They were waiting for an opportunity to attack Ines.
"Today is the day that Ines goes to inspect the industries in the inner city. As per custom, he will bring his eldest son Robert with him. Since the security in the inner city of Suero is very good, they usually do not bring guards and followers. I have seen their patrol routes, and there are several sections with few pedestrians, which are suitable for us to attack." Andes is a man in his thirties with ordinary looks. He looks dazed, but he speaks very clearly.
"Why don't we take a more direct approach? Like just rush into the house?" asked Glade.
Andes replied, "As far as I know, Ines is Baron Goya's most trusted assistant. He pays close attention to Ines' safety. He not only arranges for experts to live with him, but also sends people to set up some magic traps in this house. I believe these obstacles cannot stop you, but if someone sees you and reports it to the Baron, it is likely to arouse his great vigilance."
"Then let's wait until they go out and follow them." Xiao Chen said.
Staking out is not an easy task. Xiao Chen and his companions waited from early morning to afternoon but saw no movement.
"Do they always come out so late for patrol?" Xiao Chen asked.
"This..." Andes stroked his short beard in confusion, "I have been observing for two weeks and have never encountered this situation. Because after inspecting the property, Ines always has to run back to the Baron's house. I don't know what happened today."
"There's no movement at Chang Yujie's back door either. Maybe something happened at home?" Xiao Chen looked down and said, "Wait a little longer."
Another half day passed, until the evening, when the sun was close to the horizon and the entire city of Suero was shrouded in a dim yellow, the door of the courtyard finally opened, and housekeeper Ines and his son came out. The two of them did not bring any followers, and walked slowly towards one of the baron's shops as if they were taking a walk after dinner.
Xiao Chen stuffed the bread in his hand into his mouth and said, "We've finally waited for this! Let's go!"