Chapter 640: Falling Out

"The gold coins are gone, the gold coins are gone, who stole Earl Pig's gold coins." The Earl Pig, who looked like an oak barrel, rolled around on the gorgeous silk carpet and flailed his limbs. "The gold coins in the vault are gone! Woo woo. Woo.”

Although all the consultants around him looked down and down, no one was afraid or worried. Because Earl Pig only received his father's title and wealth, but did not inherit his parents' wisdom and charisma.

"I want to collect taxes, collect taxes!"

"Your Majesty, the tax has been collected for sixty years." The consultant on the side said awkwardly, "The door panels of most of the subjects have been mortgaged to you as taxes. Each of the subjects has only one clothes, take turns wearing them.”

"If we continue to accept them, Zhaoxia City will become the only city in the empire that doesn't wear clothes."

The Pig Count stood up with difficulty, took a bite of fat meat, rinsed his mouth with the top-quality red wine from the Holy Monastery, and spit it on the silk carpet.

He danced happily: "Then go and rob those caravans. The cavalry left by my father can control the entire empire!"

"Sir, except for our own caravan, other caravans refuse to come to Zhaoxia City to trade."

The advisors looked at each other. It was one thing that times had become difficult, but the fact that the territory's economy had been hollowed out by them was also an important factor. Most of the caravans and workshops in Zhaoxia City were controlled by everyone present.

You know, Zhaoxia City was once a megacity comparable to a provincial capital city, but now it is increasingly declining.

The Pig Earl is extremely extravagant and wasteful, but the private estates of his advisors are no worse than the Earl's.

"Our salt trade has also suffered an impact. Those nobles would rather spend 5 gold coins to buy the rose mineral salt from Nightfall Collar than spend 50 silver coins to buy our high-end monster salt."

"And civilians, well, they can't afford salt anymore."

"The main thing is... their salt is really good, with no odor at all, noble color, and natural aroma." A consultant said bluntly, "Whether you are entertaining guests or eating it yourself, it is top-notch."

"Say less, don't you see that the count is angry?" The other consultant was speechless.

The refined salt produced by Ye Mu Ling comes from salt mines and is sold exclusively to nobles. The income is getting higher and higher. Before, it was only overshadowed by Happy Bean.

"Then go rob Field's caravan." Earl Pig almost fainted, "All his gold coins were stolen from me, mine!"

"This will offend the nobles. The Ross family is much more powerful than us."

"It's not going to happen. I heard that the Ross family is a coward, and Field is even more of a coward among cowards."

"Field went to war and probably died on the battlefield."

Earl Pig snorted: "Don't be afraid, Earl Pig is not afraid of any little bugs. Immediately send out the cavalry and the chosen ones to find his caravan."

"But his caravan will not pass through our territory."

"I don't care!" shouted Count Pig.

After putting the count to bed, everyone discussed it and decided it was feasible.

"The situation in the empire is getting more and more tense now. If we don't make more money now, we will have no chance in the future."

"I agree, it's just that Field's caravan avoided our territory."

"Silly, other minor nobles are also poor. Just win them over and rob them together. I guess they are eager to cooperate with us."

After everyone discussed it, they immediately summoned the territorial army.

Three days later.

The vast crowd trudged forward in the swirling snow.

The snow in the north is falling more and more heavily, and it is still gloomy even though it is daytime.

"This is the third batch of poor lambs. Counting the previous ones, this population expansion plan will be successfully completed." The little angel Tisifer made a prayer gesture with his hands, "Holy Light, please guide them, don't stop Endure the cold and hunger."

"Lamb...lamb chops."

Asuna patted her belly and her fluffy tail swayed: "Stop praying and tell me you're hungry."

"Um...Ashina, you should pray to the Holy Light more often, and the goddess will answer you." Tisifa gently advised.

"I'm sorry, but I am the chosen one by the Goddess of Winter." Ashina stretched out comfortably, "The snowy weather has no effect on me. I even feel the surging divine power. Can the Holy Light do it?"

After saying that, Ashina made a face: "We are about to arrive at Baron Viper's territory. I will check the team again to ensure that your property is not damaged."

In order to avoid unnecessary panic, Asheina deliberately put on a black burqa before getting out of the carriage.

After confirming the goods and slaves.

Everyone has arrived at the territory of Baron Viper, a poor place where they make a living by collecting tolls. Asina was very familiar with it because she had passed by here many times before.

Responsible for leading the caravan, the nominal leader of the caravan: Cun Guan, after skillfully paying the toll of twenty gold coins, planned to order the caravan to continue on its way.

"Wait a minute." The sergeant at the checkpoint narrowed his eyes and looked at the jar up and down. "What are you transporting back and forth? It's very suspicious."

"Slave, I serve the Ross family." Cun Guan didn't know why, "I've passed by seven or eight times before."

"Did your caravan encounter bandits on the road? Can you deal with them?"

"Of course there are. There are all bandits on the road now. Goddess is on top. Fortunately, your Excellency has appointed... knights to protect us." Cun Guan kept a secret and did not tell everything.

Waving his hand, Cun Guan said bluntly: "Okay, the snow is too heavy, we have to set off as soon as possible."

"Why are you in such a hurry? Isn't there something hidden in the car that cannot be seen by others?" The sergeant's brows suddenly tightened, "No, we have to check."

"What is there to check? It's just slaves, food and bedding."

Wa Guan mistakenly thought that they thought the bribe was not enough, so he had to reluctantly take out ten gold coins.

After happily accepting the gold coins, the sergeant turned a blind eye to Wa Guan's obstruction and waved his hand: "You actually bribed me, there must be something wrong, search it carefully!"

"Huh?" Wa Guan was confused.

At the same time, the sergeant nodded to the light cavalry beside him, and several light cavalry immediately slapped their horses and left the checkpoint quickly.

"Something is wrong, he seems to be notifying someone." The two chosen ones responsible for protecting the convoy immediately noticed that there was something wrong.

Tisifa, who was always paying attention to the situation, walked out of the carriage, with a veil half covering her face, and her perfect figure immediately stunned everyone.

"What's the matter? I guarantee in the name of Holy Light that the caravan poses no threat." Tisifa spread her gorgeous wings, and the gentle Holy Light made it difficult for people to open their eyes.

And Ashina was hiding in the dark, with the ice spear in her hand ready to go.

"It turned out to be the Chosen One of Holy Light..."

The soldiers instantly wilted, and no one dared to offend the majesty of Holy Light. They hesitated whether to retreat.

But their lord had reached an agreement with Earl Pig to stop the Night Lord caravan, and they did not dare to release them privately.