Chapter 1,306 The Country of Silk Returns

The perfection of the Time Wheel really piqued Fen's interest. But before that, she had to understand the foundation of the Year Wheel.

Haggiris share their thoughts selflessly without hiding anything. They not only like to communicate with each other, but also like to communicate with others, because Haggiri can always find the shining point of their use in the communication of words and consciousness. Speaking of it, it really feels like Confucius' "When three people are walking together, there must be someone who is my teacher."

As for confidentiality, unless someone actively requests it, they will strictly keep it. But if no one makes a request, there is no need to keep everything secret in the minds of the Haggiris.

Lin's knowledge is of course indispensable in the Wheel of Time. At least the main structure was built by him, integrating all the ideas provided by Hagiri and filling the skeleton of the Year Wheel with flesh and blood. Lin was also the most important organizer. In short, if Fen wants to quickly understand the magical principle of the Year Wheel, there is a level that cannot be bypassed.

However, Lin could not clear up Fen's doubts for the time being, because the guests from the Kingdom of Silk came again.

This time, the earl of the Haider Empire did not follow. The two arrogant people before didn't come either. Only Princess Xindu and her bodyguard, the Dynasty, came to see the great magician Guybrash Tripwood.

The two of them were still dressed as they were a few days ago, but they didn't look as glamorous as they did a few days ago. Someone wondered if all the belongings were on the airship that was destroyed by the Dracolich. Now that the airship is gone, they probably don't have much luggage or replacement clothes left.

"Your Excellency the Great Magician." Wang Chao bowed and his movements were very standard. If you hadn't looked at his brown hair and brown eyes, you would have thought that you had traveled back to the ancient times of your hometown.

The princess bowed slightly and saluted. The two people's attitudes were much more polite than last time.

Since the other party came with courtesy, Lin certainly would not treat him coldly. After all, those people who went above and beyond what happened last time didn't show up this time. Lin responded to the two with the etiquette of a magician, greeting them equally politely.

After the two parties sat down in the small living room, Wang Chao got straight to the point and said with a bitter look on his face: "Your Excellency, save me."

Hearing such lines, Lin subconsciously trembled. It feels like an ancient monarch grabbing an adviser and pushing him out of the vat. Behind it is the threat of 'if you can't save him, you won't be able to live well'.

In short, I don't know if it's too late to drive people out or run away by myself now.

Take a deep breath and force yourself to calm down. Lin put on a professional smile and said, "You two don't seem to be in danger, so how can you ask others to save you?"

Dynasty explained: "My companions were offended during my previous visit, and I would like to apologize. But what Count Guha of the Empire said is indeed the dilemma faced by the Kingdom of Silk. If it is confirmed by others, I, the Kingdom of Silk If the country's silk production methods are leaked out, the empire will no longer protect our monopoly rights. For us who spend a lot of time growing mulberry and raising silkworms, and have to rely on others for everything else, this is a crisis comparable to the annihilation of the country."

Back to this matter again. Lin sighed helplessly and said: "I really don't have any good way to help you with this. I can guarantee that my production method is definitely not from the country of silk. But I can make fabrics that are also silk in the eyes of others. But it is also a fact. If they insist on involvement, there is nothing I can do. For those big shots, the evidence is not important, what is important is what they want to do."

In a feudal society ruled by men, no matter how much evidence there is, it is not as good as the mouth of the person in power. That is the emperor's Chrysostom, what is yours? So someone is not optimistic about this matter at all.

But Wang Chao was overjoyed when he saw someone loose his voice, and said quickly: "Your Excellency, actually there is a simple solution to this matter, and I need your help. And this matter is also good for you, I don't know if you are willing to accept it."

Lin Wuweiwei said: "Since there is a solution, let's talk about it and decide whether to agree or not. You can't let me agree to something rashly when I don't know anything."

"Marriage!" Dynasty said sonorously: "As long as you are willing to become the consort of the Kingdom of Silk and become a person of the Kingdom of Silk, then the technology of silk can be regarded as a rumor, and the Haider Empire has no reason to make undue demands. .Things can be solved perfectly."

When Wang Chao revealed his method, Princess Xindu lowered her head. I don't know if this action is due to shyness or some other emotion. Lin's detection magic cannot make such a detailed distinction in judging emotions.

Let’s leave aside whether the Kingdom of Silk has prepared any other plans after the marriage. Lin felt that this whole thing was nonsense and whimsical. The farce a few days ago had already made someone wary. This happened again today. A normal person would think it was a pie falling from the sky or bait on a fishhook?

There is a saying in my hometown: "A gentleman's revenge is never too late." ’ Another meaning of this sentence is that a gentleman holds a fucking grudge! And I still remember three years!

I don’t think about whether I can be regarded as a gentleman for now, but the matter of holding a grudge is not out of the question. I got a lot of trouble a few days ago, so you want to spread some sweet bait today, and you want me to be a licking dog?

Now that he understood the other party's thoughts, Lin pulled a straight face and refused sternly: "If this is your plan, give up the idea as soon as possible and go back to the Kingdom of Silk to think of other methods. No need to hit me here. Got an idea.”

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Wang Chao smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Excellency, why do you say that? Isn't this something that is beneficial to both parties?"

Shaking his head, Lin Bi raised two fingers and said: "Two questions. First, is the agreement between the Kingdom of Silk and the Haider Empire true? What are the details? Whether it is as you said, or how many times it is. There is no strong evidence to prove what Count Guha said a few days ago. In other words, whether the crisis in the Country of Silk you mentioned is a real crisis or just crying to gain sympathy, I don’t know. .”

There are three tricks of fraud: showing misery to make people sympathize, painting cakes to make people greedy, and intimidating people to be afraid. As long as one of these tricks works, money will roll in and everything will come true.

If you talk about what happened a few days ago, it can be considered a threat. Or simply put, the other party intends to directly use force to coerce; but due to various factors, they give up the use of force. So what happened today was a trick of betraying the miser and selling the princess at the same time.

Thinking of this, Lin couldn't help showing a sarcastic expression and continued: "The second point, Xibei Huo and Fan, this is the old man. You are the only princess who follows you. Just by looking at this pomp, people have to be suspicious. Her title of princess is true or false. So the idea of ​​marrying her off seems to be that she hopes to exchange my brocade weaving skills with a beauty."

The two guests from the Kingdom of Silk in front of them were stunned when they heard this. The dynasty said hurriedly: "Princess Xindu is indeed a genuine princess who was canonized by my king. As for the entourage issue, we are taking the airship of the Haider Empire. Of course, the number of personnel cannot be completely in accordance with the regulations, so we can only keep it simple. . This is not our problem, why did you say this?"

Lin spread his hands and said: "Of course, I can believe that the canonization is true. But it's hard to say whether the princess's quality is true or false. In short, whether this is a real princess or a fake princess, what I want to say The focus is not on her. What I want to say is, from the beginning, the aggressive attitude of the other two to their current actions, is there any sincerity at all? Or do you regard this matter as a matter between the country and the country? In foreign exchanges, threats and inducements will not change. Then the other party will forget the blame and only consider how much benefit it can get? I am a human being, and my heart is made of flesh. No matter how valuable the thing I don’t want is, I can say no. . As big as the world is, I am the most unhappy.”

The magician in front of him complained so loudly that the dynasty was ashamed. Princess Xindu seemed to want to defend herself, but she raised her head several times but gave up.

Seeing that the two of them were speechless, Lin added: "Besides, you should have seen that what I make is silk that can be enchanted. I don't know if the Kingdom of Silk has the ability to make the same thing. Maybe it does, and so do you. It’s kept secret. But I just want to ask, if the Kingdom of Silk has the ability to make magic silk and it becomes widely known, so that silk is no longer just a plaything for the rich, but can also become an important life-saving equipment. Then, can the Kingdom of Silk be saved? Is there such a saying? I don’t know if there is such a saying left in your inheritance: An ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade."

When Lin said this, the two guests in front of him instantly stiffened and broke into cold sweat.

Looking at this expression, Lin had a rough idea of ​​the situation in the Country of Silk. Even if it wasn't exactly as alarmist as these guests, I'm afraid it wouldn't be much better. Thinking about the love that may or may not exist, Lin sighed in his heart, but said without changing his expression:

"I can believe that the fact that I can make silk may cause some trouble to the Kingdom of Silk. Even though I have no intention of selling this as a commodity. If you want to solve this matter, I hope you can provide solid evidence. , and a sincere proposal. Instead of just saying empty words and hoping that I will believe it like now. No one who can become a magician is a fool. So you two, please come back. I don’t think your status qualifies you temporarily When you decide something, you are just a messenger at most. So please go back and discuss it with the person who can decide the matter. I hope that next time we meet, we can be in a more friendly atmosphere. Not like today. Please."

I don’t know whether it was the sincerity in someone’s words that moved others, or the fact that he pointed out awakened others. In short, the two guests from the Kingdom of Silk stopped entangled. After saying a few polite words, he left.

From the looks of the two people leaving, it seems that this matter is not over yet. Lin sat on the sofa chair, thinking about the past few days.

It can be said that it is not surprising that people from the Kingdom of Silk come to visit. Now that the rumor that he can make silk has spread, the people who monopolize the silk business in Midi Continent will naturally come to visit him.

It's just that someone has no idea how to solve this matter.