In the Middle Ages, People Drew Cards to Be Promoted to Nobility.

Chapter 572 Why Don’t You Bribe Me!

On the training ground.

After eating and drinking, Galio was assigned a set of "new equipment".

It included a set of old lamellar armor, a Saracen-style conical peak helmet, two crossed iron swords dyed with red dye on one side, a round shield with iron hoop, and a traditional Saracen straight sword.

Although it was new equipment, it was obviously old. There was an inconspicuous dent on the back of the helmet, and the ropes connecting the armor plates still had black blood stains that could not be washed off.

When Galio was wearing the armor, he even found a large tuft of black hard hair from the gap between the armor plates.

It was obvious that its former owners must have been the elite city guards who followed Jabri, not those idle soldiers, whose equipment was far less sophisticated.

Even if it was old armor stripped from the dead, these Coptic recruits treasured it very much.

In the past, they were only worthy of a wooden shield and a spear without iron hoops, and a linen robe to cover their bodies. Regardless of the era, armored soldiers were the backbone of an army, not consumables to fill the line.

This treatment is enough to show that the "Christian brothers" that the Franks kept talking about were not just empty words.

Perhaps it was because of the bonus of the angel statue, or perhaps it was because they rarely met the kindness of the big men on weekdays, or perhaps it was because they had a hearty meal of meat soup and bread at noon. At this moment, if their loyalty could be quantified, you can see that this number has risen again.

Galio knew that this was buying people's hearts.

The little people at the bottom also have their own wisdom, cunning, mercenary, greedy for life, and fear of death, but who would buy the hearts of people like them on weekdays? Are they worthy?

"Lord Faris, the Long Sword Company has assembled!"

A group of Coptic recruits came to Hans and formed a slightly messy formation.

Hans replied in Coptic: "Come with me, I have to take you to see a lady first."

He was very studious. When he was the head of the Royal Knights in the court of Baldwin IV, he learned some Saracen and Coptic through several court advisers. Although he was not very pure, he had no problem in daily communication.

The group walked on the street, and passers-by looked at them sideways.

Some acquaintances in the past, even the vendors and citizens who had oppressed them, subconsciously showed a trace of contempt on their faces. There was also the fear that could not be concealed, and the recruits also cast fierce eyes.

"Look, they are afraid of us!"

"Look at that guy! That damn, greedy Jericho who should rot in hell. I worked for him for five years for free, but he accused me of stealing his property and kicked me out of his workshop in order to leave the position of master craftsman to his illegitimate son!"

The urban handicraft industry monopolized by the guild is a one-size-fits-all job. Craftsmen who cannot obtain a license cannot open a workshop of their own even if they have skills, because they have not joined the guild system. Ruffians, city guards, suppliers. Any problem in any link can make people lose everything.

"Brother, God will not favor such a person. Sooner or later, he will be punished for his despicable behavior."

"But I want revenge now and cut off his head with the sword in my hand."

Galio was very clear-headed and said seriously: "No, brother, they are not afraid of us, but of our lord, the Duke; and according to military regulations, we cannot attack civilians."

He paused and said: "And brother, if there is no protection from the Duke, the Jericho craftsman who deserves to go to hell will not be afraid of you, a big soldier who has not been trained for a few days. The thugs of the guild can easily defeat you."

Hans turned around at the right time and looked at Galio with approval.

Unexpectedly, there is really a plastic talent among this group of recruits.

It can be said that I did not save him in vain.

They found their target under the shade of a tree opposite a mansion.

"Ms. Julia."

"Knight Hans."

Both of them were very polite.

Although Julia is not a direct descendant of Lothar, but a "re-use of captives", and it is unknown what means Kurs used, this vampire lady from the native world has made great efforts in the process of planning and building the Dark Shadow, just like a loyal servant of Lothar.

"That's what happened. Perhaps to show his own power, or simply to squeeze money from civilians, this master Saman, who started his business in fabrics but has long been involved in all walks of life, has set off a price increase frenzy."

Julia introduced their goals in a concise manner.

Galio muttered and cursed: "These damn businessmen!"

He thought, didn't the old man Hussein become the elder of the slums because he worked for Master Saman? If this master Saman was overthrown, the old man Hussein would also fall into the dust in an instant, right?

Hans asked, "I heard that this Samanid is not a Saracen?"

Julia nodded and said, "Yes, people say that he is the king of kings of Elanshahr, a descendant of Bahram VI, but I think he is just flattering himself. Besides, a distant royal family is not worth mentioning even if it is true."

"Indeed."

Elanshahr is the Sassanid Dynasty, which corresponds to the Capetian Dynasty of Gaul and the Komnenos Dynasty of the Eastern Empire. It is not a real country name.

In this world line, the Saracens did not conquer Elamshahr, Sasanian Persia was still the center of Zoroastrianism, the King of Kings was regarded as the supreme leader of Zoroastrianism, and the blood of the Sasanian royal family was still somewhat valuable.

Of course, it's just a little bit.

A royal family that has been passed down for so many years, not counting the collateral bloodlines of the main branch, is at least in the thousands. Just like Emperor Zhaolie's Queen Jing of Zhongshan, the number is not valuable if it is too large.

The Persians are being overwhelmed by their enemies in the east. It would be good if they could send some Ghazi warriors to support Saladin, and they have no time to worry about this side.

"Okay, I'll leave the next task to you."

"Don't worry, ma'am."

Watching Julia disappear like a cloud of smoke, Hans looked back at the shocked Coptic recruits, smiled and said: "Let's go, I will take you to meet this big shot in Semanud City."

He sent someone to report, and soon entered this low-key but luxurious mansion.

There is actually a cross hanging in the church, but it is slightly different from the Catholic cross.

"Praise Heavenly Father, you must be General Hans."

Master Salman had a refreshing smile on his face. Although he was unhappy that Duke Lothar did not come in person, he had no intention of showing it.

Just like before, although he looked down upon the stupid and willful Governor Mahri, it did not affect him being regarded as a close friend by Mahri. It was very easy for a smart person to make a good friend with someone.

"I am actually a devout Christian. Nestorian missionaries can't help but spread the word in my hometown. Many local chiefdoms even regard Nestorianism as an orthodox belief."

Nestorianism is Nestorianism, which is regarded as a heresy by the Orthodox Church. It was introduced to the East in the Tang Dynasty, and "Cross Temples" were built in Chang'an and even across the country.

If it were in Europe, those who believed in this doctrine would naturally be heretics who deserved to be killed a thousand times, but this is Egypt, and Coptic believers are all Christian brothers.

The Orthodox heretics asked for help, and the Crusaders tried their best to save them.

Under this circumstance, the Nestorians seemed to have become more handsome.

Hans smiled politely: "I didn't expect that we are also Christian brothers."

"hehe."

The two looked at each other and smiled, but did not delve deeper into this topic.

Although Elamshahr does not ban Nestorianism, this does not change the fact that its state religion is Zoroastrianism. Naturally, it is impossible to express any enthusiasm for "Christians to rescue Semanud from the clutches of Zoroastrian rulers" .

"I have long heard that General Hans has a great reputation. He is the most valiant general under Duke Lothar. He always leads the charge and is on the front line. It is really an honor for me to meet a warrior like you."

"Since we are all Christian brothers, I will speak frankly. Your Majesty the Duke hopes that you can calm down the recent rise in food prices and restore order to normal in this city."

"As God is my witness, I have never participated in such things as raising food prices. This kind of immoral behavior is something that any Christian, even an upright person who believes in the Holy Fire, should try to avoid."

He spoke righteously and sternly, as if the undercurrents in the city were turbulent and had nothing to do with him.

"That would be the best. Your Excellency requires the guilds and big businessmen in this city to do everything they can to stabilize prices and ensure the survival of the residents. In addition, Your Excellency also hopes that you can donate a batch of food to the Order of St. Lazarus, monk They will donate food to those in need; in addition, as the Crusaders arrive one after another, Semanud City needs to collect three-quarters of the civilian weapons and armor, and the blacksmith guild must also serve the Crusaders."

The smile on his face quickly turned somber.

How dare he!

I thought he was a smart man, but he turned out to be so greedy and hateful that he wanted everything without paying any price.

Am I not as worthy of being bribed as that weak, stupid and ignorant Coptic bishop?

He had already inquired about it, and the Coptic bishop had obtained control over half of the Zoroastrian temples and real estate without doing anything.

If it was his turn to make such an excessive request, if he agreed, it would simply be digging into his roots, because it would damage the interests of all the citizens, and he would no longer be worthy of being the talker of the citizens.

He calmly said in a cold voice: "I have no right to restrain them, because the guild has the power to set prices freely, and I don't think their actions are unreasonable. This is not a price hike. Piracy, weather, and war are common." As a result, there is simply not that much bread on the market, and prices will naturally rise.”

Really, if Lothar was willing to issue him a bunch of tax-free concessions, franchise certificates, and permits to enter Ella Port and Limassol Port, he would just hold his nose and accept it, and he could also convince the rest of the citizenry. Big shot.

Consider it an investment.

But looking at it, the Duke seemed to be like all the Franks - no, it should be said that he was more like the Norman thugs who even robbed nuns! The Franks are more contractual than him!

Of course Lothar is not willing to bribe these people!

Most of the Coptic clergy are poor, and those who are not are also excluded.

How much does it cost to bribe these frustrated guys?

Those real estates allocated to them even had to pay normal taxes without any privileges. In exchange, the Copts fully tied up their chariots, sent priests to join the army, and encouraged civilians to obey and other aspects of support.

In terms of never being tax-free, it is even better than giving it to the Catholic Church!

And how much does it cost to issue a series of charters? It's like he fought in this city almost in vain.

Even if this can be exchanged for enough money and food, the problem is - he has a sword!

Those armored cavalry cost a lot of money.

Those well-equipped dismounted sergeants.

Is the meaning of their existence just to let Lothar negotiate fair deals with these businessmen?

What a joke!

What's more, if you don't clear out some people in the local guild, how can you make room for the Ella Port Chamber of Commerce that Muller is responsible for? How could he create a new order for this city if he didn't take advantage of the fact that he had newly conquered this place and gained great power?

Galio gritted his teeth and suddenly said: "What about those hungry people? Just let them fend for themselves?"

Although he never expected that a pawn would dare to speak at this moment, Saman still maintained restraint and said with a smile: "Of course not, but getting something for nothing is not a virtue. As long as a person is hardworking and capable, I think, even if it is grain, The price has increased slightly, but they can still fill their bellies, but their lives are more difficult.”

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