lizard lord

Chapter 156
"Are you telling the truth?"

[I swear by my belief in the Dragon God and the God of Silvanus, everything is true.You can send people to Kubango Swamp to check the situation now, but this will delay your time, and I don't recommend you to do so. 】

Bok sat in front of the large desk, tapped his fingers on the table in an orderly manner, and after thinking for more than ten seconds, he nodded slowly.

"I believe you, you have no reason to tell such a meaningless lie, now let's talk about the enemy."

Tang Zhao heaved a sigh of relief. With the assistance of the Church of Haim, things will become much easier in the future.

[How many soldiers can you mobilize?Is it possible that the wall at the edge of the Kubango swamp stopped them? 】

"You should know better than us," Bock said helplessly, "Except for a small guard directly under the city lord and the knights of our Heim Church, there is no regular army among Luford's existing soldiers. I believe you also know what it is used for. If you want quantity but not quantity, you want quality but not quality, you can only use your own life to delay it a little."

In a pessimistic estimate, if Tang Zhao and the others can't come up with a plan to deal with the fifth-tier enemies, it is not impossible for these security teams to vote directly.

They must not be able to defend the city wall, which is basically equivalent to choosing to fight against the other party, which is completely courting death. They lack mobility and cannot even run.

[In other words, can Luford mobilize enough soldiers in a short period of time to defend the city itself? 】

"This is definitely no problem. The Earl is quite concerned about the construction of his territory. The height and thickness of the city wall are in line with the status of the city. There are enough residents in the city. It is not difficult to arm them to guard the city wall in a short time. Now there are two issues, the first is how to deal with Baviro, and the second is to determine the general number of opponents."

At present, the number of known enemies is around [-]. There are quite a few of these people in field battles, but if it is a siege battle, this number is not enough.

"Ten ways to encircle and five ways to attack" must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis, but there is no doubt that siege warfare requires a lot of manpower. It may be possible to surround a small city with 3000 people, but it is definitely not enough to encircle a large city like Luford. use.

[Let’s solve the second problem first. The hobgoblin warlock doesn’t know the actual situation, but according to his estimation, the bloodfist hobgoblin will definitely send another group of people to support him. A large number of demon assistants will also be summoned.So, be bold when estimating the number of enemies. 】

"Of course, the opponent cannot be underestimated. The situation is quite optimistic. The Dewar River runs through the city, and we can transport personnel and supplies through the river. The opponent has no decent ships and cannot stop them at all. However, you should already know that the Seventh Army We have been transferred to the front line of the orcs, and there is no way to support them in a short time, but neither His Majesty nor the Marquis can leave the western door wide open, and the reinforcements will be in place in a short time."

This is the truth. The strength of the king and his henchmen has a relative advantage in Oran. It stands to reason that they can settle the situation. The shortest is half a month, and the longest is one or two months, and reinforcements will arrive.

"But I'm afraid we can't just wait and see, because we don't know the combat intentions of those hobgoblins. Maybe they will gather troops and attack Oran's confidant, that is, the large plains not far from the east. The quantity and quality of the garrisons on the side are not very good, and they cannot deal with those hobgoblins. If they want to do something, there is no way to stop them."

Now that spring plowing is in progress, Oran will be in trouble if the critical food production is disrupted by these hobgoblins.

And maybe their purpose is not to disrupt the "small things" like production, and maybe they have other plans. Tang Zhao and Bo Ke don't want to see each other's plan succeed.

But to be honest, Tang Zhao is not even sure whether he can keep Lu Fude.After all, the hobgoblins have one more level five warrior. A strong man of this level should not be able to break through the city wall and gate directly, but it is completely possible to touch the city wall and open the city gate in the dark.

【Now we can only take one step at a time. You should quickly pass the news to the capital and see if they can send some people or troops to come over for emergency.For weapons and equipment, try to get as much as possible, and the same is true for food. 】

Don't talk nonsense about Tang Zhao, Bo Ke is already writing letters now.

Frantically writing a few letters, Bo Ke sealed them up, and then he turned his head to look at Tang Zhao.

"I will do what you said. It would be better to say that we have made similar preparations before, and now we just need to improve it. Besides, I think it is necessary for you to communicate with the Earl about the matters of those noble children. , After all, although it was not your intention, they will come to Luford at this time, and it is also inseparable from you."

[No problem, what are your thoughts on this? 】

"I don't have much thought. It is best to try to ensure the safety of these people. If there is no other way, they will be treated equally. They will be treated the same as Lufford residents."

【I understand】

Finally, after a few words with Bork, Tang Zhao left the headquarters of the Heim Church.
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After leaving, Tang Zhao did not hurry to see Earl Luford, but came to the previous commercial street, in front of the store of the beholder.

The servant boy seemed quite surprised by Tang Zhao's visit, but after a few seconds of silence, he still chose to take Tang Zhao to the rear warehouse and open the gate for him.

Going underground along the stairs, Tang Zhao saw the beholder again.

"What a rare visitor! How long has it been since I've seen an intelligent creature other than human beings? It seems like it's been less than two months. It was you last time."

Consciously or unintentionally, a key message was revealed to Tang Zhao - this time the hobgoblin's action did not greet him in advance.

In other words, maybe this beholder is the one who can really win cooperation.

[Long story short, I don't want to waste your time either]

Tang Zhao told the other party the information in every detail.

The beholder's piercing eyes became a bit cold: "Huh, as expected, they will still do this. I guess, you came here specially, not to share the joy with me, but to seek cooperation. With those rude guys?"

Tang Zhao nodded humanly.

【You have eyes that are good at discovering. 】

"Actually, you don't need to worry about such things. This city is Luford, and it won't be destroyed just because of a few hobgoblins. When necessary, the guardian of this city, of course, I prefer to call it a pretender. will show up."

Tang Zhao was a little puzzled - listening to the tone of the beholder, there was something behind Lu Fude, and because of this existence, the beholder didn't want to make a move.

Fortunately, the tone is not so firm, it should still be within the scope of negotiating.

[Instead of counting on the illusory strong, it is better to count on our own strength. I don't mean to doubt your strength. You will definitely be able to protect yourself from the ensuing chaos, and then obtain your own benefits.It's just that, when that kind of existence takes action, we will all suffer considerable property losses.

Now we are all making money from the people in this city. If the city is too severely damaged, our efficiency in making money will be affected.And if we choose to help humanity at the right time, then I assure you, Lord Lufford will pay handsomely. 】

The beholder looked at Tang Zhao calmly for a few seconds, and then said, "Of course, Mr. Carlos, if that fat man Loza is willing to pay enough, then I don't mind helping once."

Between the words, Earl Luford was very unimpressed, and it was rare to reach a consensus with Bock.

【What do you want, I will meet with the Earl later and convey it to him. I will try my best to convince him, but the result cannot be guaranteed. 】

"Ten years of cloth trade power, no concessions at all."

[It should be so, I will pass it on to him later, I believe the Earl will not be ignorant of current affairs. 】

"I hope so. Except for the fat man, I heard that your Chamber of Commerce is collecting transportation tools and meat. I don't mind helping you a little bit. Of course, you have to pay me at a fair market price."

[No problem, Andrea will give you a good price. 】

The beholder is a useless creature, so it's not bad if it can help.
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Loza de Conte, a typical aristocratic name, this name represents Earl Lufford, the most powerful figure in this city in theory.

The Earl's mansion is located in the central area of ​​the city, surrounded by the mansions of rich merchants and nobles like stars holding the moon.

The mansion is a castle, which seems to be very ingeniously constructed, and its defensive capabilities are beyond doubt.

It is said that this is the mansion passed down from generation to generation by the earl's ancestors. Their family is a frontier military noble from generation to generation. In his generation, they have transformed into a prestigious commercial noble in Oran. It has to be said that it is a kind of Metamorphosis.

There is a carriage of the Church of Helm at the gate of the castle, which is here to meet Tang Zhao. This place is not easy to enter. Tang Zhao wants to communicate directly with the earl, not to steal information or steal treasures, so he can only enter through the main entrance.

With the excuse of the Church of Heim, he entered the castle without a hitch.

They all look like ordinary castles, but the style of this place is completely different from the castle of Helm Church.

The castle of Heim Church highlights a solemn and solemn feeling, simple and atmospheric, except for Heim’s shrine statues, there is nothing particularly exquisite (except weapons). In fact, there is nothing in the teachings of Heim Church against gorgeousness. , advocating abstinence, Tang Zhao felt that the Heim Church was simply short of funds, so he used the money wisely.

As for the earl's castle, there is mainly a rich word: the decoration style is resplendent and magnificent, reflecting luxury and style, and it has the feeling of baroque style in the previous life.Objects carved from precious materials can be seen everywhere, and high-quality copper is used in large quantities in buildings, which in ancient times was almost equivalent to building houses with money.

After all, he is a modern person, and he has seen a lot of similar things in various ways. He has already prepared himself in advance, so Tang Zhao was not particularly surprised.

Following the road and turning left and right under the guidance of the waiter, they finally arrived at the Earl's office.

Luozha's appearance was similar to Tang Zhao's imagination—a middle-aged man with a big belly and gorgeous silk fabrics, with a gentle appearance.

He wore a ring on each finger, and he was obviously not too fat when he put the rings on. Now he looks a little funny, like a sausage in a hoop.

There were a lot of desserts on the table, Tang Zhao glanced at them briefly, they were all typical aristocratic desserts, the kind that made people panic.

The level of human productivity in this world is much stronger than that of medieval Europe in the previous world. The nobles did not write half a can of sugar into their inheritance, but the sugar production has not been too high. Only a few nobles and businessmen can eat sugar. Lethal desserts.

While Tang Zhao was sizing up the other party, he himself was also being observed.

Luozha knocked the ring on the middle finger on the table, making a slight noise. The waiter behind Tang Zhao understood immediately, exited the office, and closed the door intimately by the way.

The moment the door was closed, Tang Zhao could feel the flow of magic power on the wall.

[The high probability is magic like sound insulation. The security measures are not bad, and the preparations are sufficient. At first glance, it is a habitual offender. 】

Loza coughed twice, with an amiable smile on his face again.

"It's my first meeting. It's an honor to meet you, the Sanctuary of Karak Solmar."

In fact, Tang Zhao's official name is the chairman of the executive committee, but it seems that there is no problem calling him the city lord. Anyway, the various races themselves have not figured out how to uniformly call Tang Zhao.

[You are very interesting, it is the first time I have met a human being who treats me completely normal. 】

"Isn't it?" Loza continued to smile, "In my opinion, as long as you are a businessman who pays taxes normally, then you can be considered my friend, regardless of race."

This is indeed true. Judging from the information currently available, Loza really doesn’t care about races: Generally speaking, Oran’s slave trade is limited to alien races, but in Luford, humans are also on the list, and even the number is still the most.

[Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bork should have told you everything. 】

"If you mean those orcs, yes, they are a real nuisance. If left unchecked, it would be a huge loss to my assets."

The orc he mentioned is not a specific name, but a derogatory term, which is similar to calling people "savage" and "barbarian".

[Can I hear the specific countermeasures? 】

"No problem, all living beings who pay enough taxes have a right to know."

Loza finished the matter in a few words, and there was nothing complicated, just take out the weapons in the armory, organize the militia, and strengthen Luford's defense at the same time.

However, Loza is clearly not satisfied with this conservative strategy.

Because he is the Earl of Lufford and the surrounding area, there are many villages around, and doing so is tantamount to giving up these areas.

Even if the farmer can move to the city, the grain stored in the granary and the seeds growing in the field cannot be moved for a short time, which will cause damage to his property. Of course he does not want to see this situation.

Seeing this situation, Tang Zhao immediately asked the other party for the beholder.

(End of this chapter)