Not alive, not alive! Father is dead!
Xia Ya looked at the sky angrily and clenched her fists. Merlin had calmed down the tearful Suling girl there, and looked at Xiaya coldly: "Do you have any objection to my old man's arrangement?"
Dissenting? Great odds!
Xia Ya looked at Merlin with a stiff neck: "I..."
"As a man, you have to take your own responsibilities. In this world, men are always stronger than women. Women are always the weaker side. You are a big man, but bullying women, what kind of skill is it? I am also an old man. Teach you how to be a human being." Merlin snapped a few words, and Xia was instantly angry. Xia Ya gave Su Ling a fierce look, the annoyance in her eyes was undisguised, and Su Ling seemed to feel a little guilty, flustered, and seemed to realize that she had gone too far in this matter.
"I didn't do anything to her at all." Xia Ya said angrily, pointing at Su Ling: "It depends on who is responsible, right?"
Adeline, who was hiding behind, immediately had a look of joy on her face, thinking, what did she do? When he looked at Su Ling again, his eyes were clearly unfriendly.
Merlin frowned and looked at Su Ling, who quickly wiped away a few more tears: "I didn't tell a lie, that night, I... I was in his room... The maids beside me knew that this Even my father noticed it later, and I…”
"Okay!" Merlin waved his hand: "There is no need to openly talk about this kind of thing."
Su Ling quickly said, "Mother... Lord Merlin." It turned out that she wanted to call Lord Mother, but she saw Xia Ya's annoyed eyes, and quickly changed her mouth subconsciously, lowered her head and whispered: "What do you mean, I Naturally, I am very happy. But this kind of thing is not easy to settle down. After all, my father is also the leader of the Zaku tribe. According to the traditions and customs of our tribe, the daughter of the chief must be married according to the customs of the tribe. Okay, this is an ancient ritual, but you can't mess with it. I... I have to... "
Merlin's face calmed down a little, and nodded: "Well, you people from the Zaku tribe, there are a few strange rules, I said that if you want to marry the chief's daughter, you must also get the title of warrior in the tribe, I heard What is the rule of 'going to the mountain to cross the sea of fire'. There are also a few big things recognized by the tribe, killing a few ferocious monsters, in order to get the title, get the qualification to marry the chief's daughter, and accept the acceptance of the tribe. The Samurai Challenge…”
Every time she said a word, Xia Ya's face turned pale - he was not afraid that these things would be too difficult, and Xia Ya didn't care about killing beasts, dealing with challenges and winning the title of warrior.
However, he was worried that once Merlin became crazy, he would force himself to marry this Suling girl—there are so many rules in the Zaku clan, if he really wanted to follow the rules one by one, then he would do everything in the next six months. Just don't do anything, go to the Zaku tribe to test those warrior titles...
"In this case, you can leave your marriage alone. In short, with me here, I won't let this kid lose you." Merlin sighed.
When Xia Ya heard this, she was relieved. She didn't expect Merlin to be so easy to talk about. She suddenly felt a little bit of a slap in the face, and took the opportunity to say: "That... Also, this poor bastard, ah no. , Adeline is also a member of the royal family, and there are a lot of rules, isn't it..."
"Hmph." Merlin snorted: "The rules of the Zaku tribe are traditional customs, and they are related to the traditions of all the clansmen. How can they be dismissed lightly? As for Adeline's house, they are only the old and secular rules. Besides, I and I I know all the old things from the Hannigan family, they sell my face, and they won't pursue anything, so don't worry about it... But you, are you trying to push things back!"
Merlin glared, and Xiaya quickly closed his mouth. Then Merlin glared at Xiaya fiercely: "Okay, I'm done talking, what are you doing standing here? My old man is angry when he looks at you now! You look honest, but I didn't expect that I lied to so many girls!"
Xia Ya felt aggrieved and wondered where did I deceive a woman
However, Merlin was relieved. After all, he didn't really add another wife to himself. He was lucky. He didn't dare to say anything, so he quickly withdrew. How did the chick get here? Damn, this troublemaker, when I have time, I can spank her hard.
After coming out of the backyard, Xiaya saw Galin and other Zaku warriors outside, and then went up to greet them again. Although everyone spoke different languages, they had been born and died together, and it was extraordinarily affectionate when they met.
In particular, Xiaya helped the Zaku tribe to clean up the Damandras snake, which is equivalent to becoming a great benefactor of the Zaku tribe. The eyes of these Zaku warriors looking at Xiaya are already the same as those of looking at the gods. Although Ya is affectionate, these guys have always kept a bit of awe.
The two sides made gestures with their hands for a long time, but the words were incomprehensible - the little girl Su Ling could act as an interpreter, but she is now in the backyard to please Merlin, and she has made a lot of mischief, and she has a very guilty conscience towards Xia. Dare to come out.
After a while, A Cai ran in.
It turned out that A Cai went to the military camp outside the city to report to Xia Ya, and when Xia Ya heard it, she rushed back like a fire, but left A Cai behind. The young Zaku arrived late, and with A Cai as the translator, the two sides could finally communicate.
It turns out that these Zaku warriors just came from the tribe today. They traveled all the way, with nearly 200 people, all carefully selected warriors from the tribe - and brought a lot of gold!
It turned out that after the great chief of the Zaku tribe reached an agreement with Char, in addition to thanking him for removing Damandras' grace and sending so much gold, he also promised Char to do more deals with Char in the future. . The Zaku tribe is rich in gold, and there are also various high-quality Warcraft furs and other things. If these things are shipped out on the market, they are all treasures.
It's a pity that after Xiaya came back last time, he encountered the Odin people going south, but where did he have time to send someone to trade with the Zaku tribe
The Zaku people waited at home for a few months, and there was no news from Xia. In addition to the war on the mainland, the trade routes of merchants in various places were cut off. As a result, the number of caravans in the tribe also decreased, and gradually there were There is a lot of backlog, and many of the daily needs of the tribe, even a small amount of food, vegetables, tea, etc., are all traded with the caravan outside. Naturally, some are overwhelmed. Moreover, this year's tobacco leaves have already been collected, but they cannot be sold. They can only be piled up in the warehouse to get moldy.
Tobacco of the Zaku tribe is one of the most popular commodities in the world and a major source of income for the Zaku tribe. After the Great Chief ran out of patience, he remembered the agreement with Char—that Char Ya heard that he was a high-ranking official in Byzantium, and there was still an agreement and friendship between the two sides, so the Great Chief ordered, sent it, and so on. A caravan composed of tribal warriors came out and went south to Byzantium, looking for Xi Ya.
What surprised Xia was that this little girl, Su Ling, did not sneak out this time, but actually got the permission of the Great Chief to act as a translator in this team and followed along.
This Zaku team brought a large amount of gold, in addition to some tobacco leaves, and some hunted monster skins and other things, a total of several carts.
In addition, they were familiar with the terrain and mountain roads in the mountains along the way, and the original thieves and horse thieves on the Wildfire Plain were basically collected a few months ago, and the people that Nene brought in the past. So there was no danger on the way, and all the way came to Denzel City, Moore County.
As for Suling girl, she was in a hurry to find Xia Ya, ran into the city guard mansion, and met Merlin... Su Ling had seen Merlin at the beginning, and knew that this strong person was Xia Ya's most awe-inspiring person, plus Seeing that the people in the house were busy, when I inquired, it was actually Xiaya who was going to hold a wedding
Su Ling became anxious at that time, this little girl was really a bit cunning and clever, so she found Merlin directly, and there was the scene just now.
After chatting with Galin and other Zaku warriors for a while, Xiaya immediately asked people to prepare drinks and food, invited everyone to have a full meal, and drank half of the wine, but that Galin said a word in Xiaya's ear, and the person next to him said a word. A Cai, who acted as a translator, also had a strange look on his face, and said to Xia Ya with a wry smile: "Galin said that the witch doctor in the tribe has passed away, and asked him to say hello to you. Your Excellency has passed the test of the tribe and is about to take over as the priest of the tribe. I am afraid that I will not have the opportunity to leave the tribe in the future, she said, she will always remember you, my lord... "
Speaking of the witch doctor who was indifferent on the surface but passionate on the inside, Xi Ya smirked again, thinking of the night before he left... Cough, drink and drink!
The arrival of these Zakus brought a lot of good things, especially those gold and tobacco, but they were all valuable. It's a pity that there are many refugees in the city of Denzel, but where are there any trade routes
Xia Ya simply sent someone to bring Greene to discuss it. After Greene came and asked about the situation, he also agreed with Xia Ya: "It's not difficult for them to buy daily necessities, but there is nothing else in the city. The house is gone. We only sent people to farm now, and the autumn grain has not been harvested. The grain ration system in the city has been implemented. Where can there be surplus grain to trade with them? As for other goods... Now there are wars everywhere, where are there any merchants road?"
Xiaya was also silent, but then he suddenly remembered the guy Popov Dax, and when his heart moved, he sent someone to invite Dax.
Dax has been hiding in the cavalry barracks outside the city these days, and I heard that he gets along well with Nene.
After Xi Ya arranged for Galin to wait for the Zaku tribe to rest, and when it was almost dark, Dax was called back from the outside.
This guy has been with the cavalry for so many days. His originally beautiful and beautiful face has been tanned a lot. When walking, he obviously left his legs like a cavalryman. Obviously, it is a sequela of riding too much these days. , but seems to be in good spirits.
When he walked in, he ran to Xia Ya first, grabbed the cup in front of Xia Ya, poured the water in it in one gulp, sighed again, and said with a smile, "What's the matter with calling me back in such a hurry?"
Xia looked at Green, Green didn't say anything - both of them had some scruples about this Dax of unknown origin, but after all, Xia was still more casual than Green, and said: "Last time, you told me Those things that have happened... I heard that you have a lot of connections in the northern part of the mainland? I have a lot of materials in my hands now. I can do transactions. If I do it well, I can raise more military expenses. It is a way to enrich the people and strengthen the army, but now There is chaos everywhere..."
Dax smiled: "When I entered the city, I saw the natives of the Zaku tribe outside. Did they bring something good?" After speaking, he took a deep look at Xia: "I can't think of it, You have such a wide range of ways, and you even have a relationship with the Zaku tribe. The tobacco of the Zaku people is a good thing. If you send high-quality tobacco to Lantis, you can sell it for the price of the same weight of gold."
After he finished speaking, he sat down, closed his eyes and thought for a while, then looked at Xia Ya and Green: "What's my origin? Both of them are the heads of More County, and everyone knows it very well. Since you are willing to If you want to cooperate with me, then everyone might as well just make it clear. I have no intention of meddling in the mainland in terms of backstage, but I just want to stir up trouble here and cause trouble for the Odin people. This big bet, Our boss has already made a bet on the Byzantine side. So since everyone wants to cooperate, let’s be open and honest, so as not to guard against each other’s suspicion in the future, but it will ruin things.”
"Yes." Xia nodded.
"I want a name." Dax said: "My identity is not visible. I need an official identity of your subordinates to be lucky enough to do something."
Xia Ya smiled: "Do you want an official position under me? It's not difficult. I'll appoint you as the adjutant of the logistics quarters. It's Cato's deputy."
"No, the position of quartermaster is not easy to use, I want a military position." Dax said: "You don't have to worry about me pulling your troops, I am a lonely man, and you don't have to suspect me."
"Okay, what military position do you want?" Xia Ya nodded happily.
Dax touched his chin with a wicked smile on his face: "I get along well with the subordinates in the cabinet... Well, you can let me be a battalion officer in a cavalry."
Xia Ya looked at this guy's weird smile, and felt a little bad in his heart... This guy is full of bad water, mixed with Nei Nei, wouldn't he be holding back any thoughts to hurt Lao Tzu
But the words have already been said, and Xiaya still nodded. A warrant was written on the spot, appointing Popovdax as a battalion officer under the First Banner of the New Cavalry.
"Okay, I have the name. This matter has to be done in secret. Those guys from the 6th and 7th Corps cannot let them know. Well, I need some reliable personnel. , give me some people, not many, fifty cavalry is enough."
Xia Ya also responded. The personal soldiers beside him were all those from the original samurai group and mercenary group, so he transferred 50 people to him, but he also sent Avrekat to him. Dax. Alfrekat does things meticulously, and his skills are not bad. Putting it next to this Dax can be regarded as a surveillance.
Everyone knows it well, and they don't point it out, but they look peaceful.
"I brought these people, and I will set off. It may take a month or two at most, or twenty days at least, and they will always come back. Just wait for my news." Dax stood up and looked at Xi Ya, He smiled and said, "It's a pity, but I'm going to miss your wedding, alas... That must be a very fun thing, a pity, a pity... "
Xia looked annoyed and watched Dax walk out.
Green sat on the side and didn't say anything. After Dax left, Green frowned: "This guy was sent by the Lantis people after all..."
Xia Ya sighed: "Now we have no choice. As long as it is a strength, we have to borrow it."
Green smiled: "I don't have any other intentions, I just cooperate with the Lantis people. Once the matter is known in the future, it will always be a handle. Don't forget, you are only a county governor, and you are still serving as a temporary substitute. You don't have the power to make trade covenants with other countries."
"It's urgent." Xia Ya waved his hand.
Green smiled. He wasn't a pedantic person, so he didn't say anything. Then he looked at Xiaya with a sad face and said, "I heard about the afternoon thing..."
Xia Ya was furious: "Which guy is talking too much again? These guys are all in need of cleaning up!"
Green patted Xia Ya and said, "I think it is more suitable to marry the chief daughter of the Zaku tribe than to marry the princess Adeline in your backyard, and it will benefit you more. Big."
Xi Ya's face suddenly became ugly.
Green shook his head: "I didn't mean to make fun of you... Xia Ya, let me tell you the truth, the situation is corrupt now, you have a heavy responsibility, the situation in the north, now it seems that there is hope to clean up, and only you. I It is outdated, and it has been left in the military academy for too long, and the influence in the army is not as strong as before. And those remnants of the 6th and 7th Corps are not worth it. But... Her Royal Highness Princess Adeline identity, do you know the inside story?"
Xiaya shook his head—to be honest, he really didn't know much about the poor man's life until now.
"His Royal Highness, when I was in the imperial capital, I knew who she was." Green's tone was serious: "However, I heard that her position in the royal family has always been embarrassing, and His Majesty Cantos has always been very uncomfortable. I like her, it's just that His Royal Highness has always defended her with affection. Moreover, the background of this Highness Adeline is really complicated. Although she is His Royal Highness Princess... But to be honest, her title of this princess is , in fact, it is not our Byzantine Empire."
"Ah?" Xia Ya was taken aback.
"Her mother is the princess of our Byzantium, the sister of Emperor Cantos. His Majesty was crowned emperor back then, and the process of succession had some twists and turns, and the blood was a bit heavier. Several of His Majesty's brothers, back then They all once coveted the throne, and in the final coup d’etat in the palace, the dead and the wounded, even if they didn’t die at the time, they didn’t end well in the future.” Green sneered: “The struggle for the throne has always been like this. Ruthless, needless to say. However, our Majesty Cantos is ruthless to his brother, but he is very kind to his sister. That is, the mother of His Royal Highness Adeline. Unfortunately, later our empire and The Odins fought a few wars, some lost and some won, but in general, we still lost more. Later, we made peace with the Odins, and the other party put forward a request for marriage. The mother of Her Royal Highness Adeline , I got married to Odin. God Emperor Odin heard that he didn't have much hobbies in female sex, and when God Emperor Odin succeeded the throne in the past, their Odin tribe competed for the throne more than our Byzantium. Even more cruel, God Emperor Odin almost killed his own brothers before ascending the throne. And God Emperor Odin, as the emperor of a country, cannot marry a princess of an empire as a queen. In line with the traditions of the Odins, it will also cause dissatisfaction among the tribes.
Therefore, the person who married our princess is a brother of the emperor Odin, not the brother of the emperor, but he is also a member of the Hannigan family, and because he has no royal inheritance, there is no conflict of interest. , I heard that the emperor was very kind to this clan brother and treated him very kindly. He also made him a prince.
Later, the princess gave birth to a daughter, the Highness Adeline. She was just the daughter of a prince, but was given the title of princess by the Emperor Odin. It can be seen how favorably the Emperor Odin treats his brother-in-law, the prince. That prince was also in command of the army inside and outside the imperial city of Odin, and he was very trusted by the emperor of God.
It is a pity that he did not live long. He died of illness less than a month after His Highness Adeline was born.
Later, when the princess was too sad in Odin, she returned to Byzantium to visit her relatives to recuperate. At that time, the relationship between the two countries was relatively good, so she brought Her Royal Highness Adeline back with her. Unexpectedly, less than half a year after returning, we and the Odins went to war again. This time, the princess stayed in the country and did not go back to Odin. The princess was also in bad luck. Before the war was over, she heard that she had died of illness because she missed her husband.
In the end, only Princess Adeline was left.
You think, our relationship with Odin is so bad, and Her Royal Highness Adeline has half the blood of the Odin royal family. When her mother was alive, it was better, but after her mother died, she was naturally unpopular. .
His Majesty Emperor Cantos also said that he didn't like this niece very much. I even heard some secret rumors. On several occasions, this Highness Adeline almost died in some strange accident.
Alas, there are always some unspeakable insider stories about the royal family.
However, His Royal Highness is very kind to his cousin and has always taken good care of her, but after all she is the title of princess of an enemy country, always, always…”
Green said this, looked at Xia Ya, and whispered: "Xia Ya, you have a heavy responsibility, if you work hard in the future, you will definitely become an important minister of the empire, but the identity of this Highness Adeline is really sensitive, you If you marry her, in the future... you will always attract a lot of criticism and suspicion."