Chapter 082-St. Bridge's Maritime Logistics

The magical dark fairy tales are used to make everyone listen to the excitement, so that a small number of people understand why some people do this and the consequences of doing it; ghost stories make everyone listen to the excitement and inculcate what can't be done.

All the folklore and slang scripts on the earth were originally designed to guide the emergence of positive public order and good customs (in line with the background and social values of the time), but in the middle and later stages, it will inevitably evolve from multiple angles, kitsch, obscene, grandstanding, There is a wide range of curiosity, good and bad, stinky fish and prawns... For example, the Decameron, the unbeautified One Thousand and One Nights, if you want to say how much public order and good morals have educational significance, it is nonsense.　　

Liaozhai (Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio ), Yuewei Caotang's Notes (Fantastic Tales) also contain a lot of messy and over-eaten literati's obscene things...It is also more reliable that Shen Kuo, an ancient science and engineering man, wrote Mengxi's essays.

But whether it's reliable or obscene, popular stories are easy to pass down and are full of vitality. People have read the designation of Liao Zhai more than those who have read Zizhi Tongjian (one of history books of China), which shows that the spiritual art based on folklore stories is better than that. The serious literature of Qu Gao and widow has a wide audience, so if Xiao Yun wants to raise the spiritual height and ideological armed of the grassland people, he must work from this aspect.

Hmm... So far, the ghost story of the farmer in the mountain village really scared everyone, but at least it also made two deep impressions in everyone's mind: one is to be harmless to people who seem to be away from home. Be defensive. Second, you can't think that no one can do bad things if the moon is black and the wind is high. 　　

It's very painful to sleep with Qingyan in the same room that night... When there were too many people, the forced guy couldn't see it. When he went to the kang, his original form was revealed, and he entangled Xiao Yun like an octopus, which made Xiao Yun not sleep well all night.　　

When he got up the next day, he saw that the eyes of people including the grassroots chief were all black underneath, and Xiao Yun almost didn't spray it out—are you as for!

They have lighted candles a few times in the tribe, and there is no hindrance to what the people do with black lights. Does it make sense to be afraid of the dark?

No choice, Xiao Yun had to tell a ghost story every ten days and eight days, so as not to be too dense and scare the fluffy bunch of problems...　　

The weather is getting warmer, when the daytime temperature reaches an average of 20 degrees, When rice can grow seedlings and transplant rice seedlings, a fleet of 20 ships traverses the inland sea and arrives near a natural port with a deep draft in the middle of the southwestern border of the grassland.

Dan Crowdy stood on the deck and looked at the coastline. After staring for a long time... he turned his head to look at the leather archer with the monocular spectacles next to him: "Is there anyone from the elves, can you? Stop?" 　　

The human ranger in leather armor and longbow turned his head to look at Dan for a moment: "...I thought you could see clearly from this far away." 　　

"What a joke, I don't have an eagle. Eyes, I just pretend." Dan Crowdy was confident.　　 The human ranger didn't bother to pay attention to the shameless knight, and once again raised his glasses and looked towards the coastline. "Yes, it's the banner of the elves, please report it to His Royal Highness!" 　　

Soon, the prince Carlisle, who is neatly dressed, walked out of the cabin and strode onto the deck: "Have you found the elves?" 　　

" I found it, right there." The ranger handed Carlisle the spectacles and pointed out the direction. Seeing the pennant of the elves standing on the coast from the spectacles, Carlisle immediately ordered the soldiers: "Play the flag and stop in the direction of our allies!" 　　

It is not a trouble for Prince Carlisle to contact the forest elves. You don't need to run to the forest elves to try your luck, just entrust the elven bard associations that move around on the continent...In contrast, it's more troublesome to negotiate a cooperation with the forest elves.

Because these light green-skinned pointed ears have become accustomed to being self-sufficient and arrogant, the kings and princes of the small human kingdom have little gold in their eyes.

Fortunately, the effort pays off. After receiving teacher Ayun's instruction and education, Prince Carlisle also understands what it means to put a long line to catch big fish and adapt to local conditions. He simply does not focus on trading with grasslands, but thinks that forest elves and sea people. The channel of communication and trade is a bargaining chip.

Both the elves and the sea people are well-known for producing high-quality works of art. However, the sea people live in the tropical elves and live in the cold temperate zone, separated by mountains and the sea, and both sides are relatively residential... The St. Bridge Kingdom Business Group volunteered to be this cheap courier. The conditions of cooperation were that as long as the Forest Elf helped them provide a port for their fleet to dock, the Forest Elf Queen would be considered a golden mouth.

Docking in a relatively unfamiliar port is also a hassle. The forest elves have no experience in sailing. The ports they help guard are all coordinate points sent by Prince

Carlisle from the Bard Association. Even the docks built on the port are very different... …

So after another day and night, 20 ships reluctantly docked in. They had to rely on small boats to log in and let the sailors on the ships come down to repair the docks that could unload the big ships. Prince Carlisle wiped his sweat, it's okay. He didn't wait until summer to set sail, otherwise it's definitely too late at this time...　　

The wharf is messy, and the forest elves in the port living area are doing well. They provide cabins for the crew to rest and live, square platforms for trading, and even supporting hotels. The shops have set up a framework. Obviously, these sharp ears are not only wood in their minds.

From the importance of the Kingdom of St. Bridges to sea trade, they can see the long-term value of this cooperation and have already made a small fortune. Is ready.

Carlisle went ashore in a small boat and made people look forward to speeding up the time to repair the pier. He rushed to meet with the forest elves. He was accompanied by an elven ranger sent by the Bard Association and four adventurers' guilds sent for investigation. Officials, six sea nobles, these three groups of people are important weights for Prince Carlisle to negotiate and cooperate with the forest elves.　　

Of course, the Forest Elf Queen would not go to the coast to meet a prince from a small human kingdom, nor would she bother to send a more powerful elder. Only a general of the Elf tribe came to cooperate with Carlisle.

The elven general led hundreds of elven warriors to encircle the large stretch of coastline on this prairie, making the coast patrol of the Lamian merchant group dare not say anything.

When Prince Carlisle and his party passed through the vassal. The elven humans, orcs, and dwarves are under construction in the trading square. When entering the elven self-run hotel where the elven general is staying, a group of people sitting in the lobby wearing the armor of the Lamian business group cast their annoyed eyes. come.　　

Prince Carlisle did not squint, his heart was as stable as an old dog... Fortunately, he hugged the thighs of the elves cleverly! What can you do to me!

"Welcome." The elven general led two guards out of the inner door, holding a long sword at his waist, and nodding gracefully and reservedly. "Prince Carlisle Harvey Ferdinand?" 　　

"General Crest." Carlisle hastened. Salute formally.

The elven general didn't know whether he wanted to show the force of the elves deliberately, nor did he say to take Prince Carlisle and others to other places to talk, and he reached out and made a please gesture toward the rest area on the other side of the lobby. He walked over and sat down first.　　

Carlisle was able to do well, of course, leading people to follow him, sitting firmly in the sight of the enemy army next door.

"The queen sent me to deal with the transaction." The elf general Kleist then stood the saber around his waist in front of him, and when he sat down, he folded his hands on the hilt, and his attitude was not arrogant... He spoke with a very elegant and polite tone. You can't be dissatisfied, "Prince Carlisle, can you introduce these guests?" 　　

"Of course." Carlisle hurriedly turned to the important companion he had brought, solemnly, "This is the Earl of Winston from sea clan."

The most populous of the sea clan is a mermaid, and this Earl Winston is naturally also a mermaid...Of course, the mermaid after landing is still very similar in appearance to humans, but the details are not the same, the ears part is a layer of translucent blue film, and the second knuckle part of the finger is also connected by a layer of film; if you look at the face...not to be ugly, that is, the noses of mermaid tribes are relatively awkward, and the bridge of the nose is high, flat and straight. (Imagine the nose of Avatar), it seems that the eyes have such a bit of cross-eyed...　

Earl Winston pressed his hand on his chest, and bowed to the Elf General with a restraint, and the Elf General gave a slight return.

It can't be said that the elves are so arrogant that they don't take the nobles of other races seriously, mainly because there are too many nobles of the sea clan... Those who occupy a sea area and have tens of thousands of people can be regarded as nobles; how big the sea is, the sea clan's. There are so many nobles. If you want to respect all of them, you can't respect them completely. Anyway, the Sea Clan is not very particular about these.　　

"This is Ms. Ben Jamin, an officer of the Research Department of the Adventurers' Guild."

The Adventurer's Guild is a non-governmental organization. Although it is large in size, it is not as rigorous as an official organization. Officials are mostly hired. Benjamin is a civilian, not as big as the Earl of Winston and can still sit. Salute, stand up respectfully and do a squatting posture with a skirt lifted up... Although no skirt is worn, no one will pick up on women's salute and mess up the class anyway.

"I will do it myself." The Elf Ranger of the Bard Association smiled and stood up, stroking his chest and bowed, "I am Leo Silvester of the Bard Association." 　　

"Are you a Plain Elf? "General Klester asked.　　

"Yes, I am from the continent of Bradrick." Leo Silvester respectfully.　　

Klester nodded, his eyes turned to Carlisle.

In the past year, Prince Carlisle gave many speeches in secret and secretly, in series... Uh, he jointly attracted most of the domestic aristocracy to support his political policy, captured the two major allies of the Bard Association and the Sea Clan, and gave the prince back. And he went to win over the non-governmental organization Adventurer's Association, and he had already practiced it. He immediately smiled like a spring breeze and spoke like a pearl: "The Kingdom of St. Bridges hopes that the communication between our southern country and the northern continent can be based on friendship, On the premise of mutual assistance and win-win situation, as I said in my letter to Her Majesty the Queen of Elves, I hope that our fleet can become a bridge of friendship between our two parties. In the process of deepening our understanding, we will reach the level of information circulation. Aim at the same time, to establish a good opportunity to bring us all-round cooperation..."　　

One sentence summary is-we St. Bridges do not eat alone! The ugly appearance of the Lamian Merchant Group is absolutely nothing here. You see, I brought you the Sea Clan directly, and with the bards who can tout us in the name of increasing popularity and righteousness, as well as being able to The adventurer's guild that allows you forest elves to sell all non-mass-produced high, middle and low-end products!

By the way, shoot the forest elves' flattering and raise ourselves-we St. Bridge regards ourselves as the spokesperson of the southern part of the (human kingdom), and your forest elves are also the spokespersons of the northern continent in our opinion. Anyway, I am so cheeky. Believe it, believe it or not, anyway, we respect you very much!　　

And the most important point...the vulgarity of talking about business when you come up! We are friends. We only talked about business in the process of making friends. The order should not be chaotic!

General Klester's expression suddenly became very kind-yes, the forest elves are proud and noble, but the queen also has to eat and drink, we also have material needs, otherwise, who is so idle to bring the vassal race out to you Repair the port ~ 　　

Prince Carlisle will be forced to raise the level of this informal meeting as soon as he goes through the sea, and then he will talk about the actual cooperation details and count the benefits that the forest elves can obtain in cooperation... You can't just talk and do nothing. You can't just talk about it, especially when you share the benefits to others, you can't save face, and you must put it in the clear!

First of all, it can best show the sincerity of St. Bridge-the St. Bridge business group does not intervene in the direct trade between the forest elves and the sea clan, but only takes over the logistics business in the middle. The sea clan transports the goods and St. Bridges collects The transportation fee, the goods of the forest elves are shipped to the sea, St. Bridge also only charges the transportation fee, and all the net profit belongs to you!　　

The transaction between the forest elves and the Adventurer's Guild is the same. We just need to earn some hard expenses for transportation and running errands~!　　

Absolutely will not take up the benefits like the Lamia Merchant Group and kill two pigs!

Anyway, these two cooperation can ensure that the merchant ships of St. Bridge can be safe and sound regardless of whether they are sailing in the sea or after they land ashore. It is profitable. The Lamian caravan wants to attack the merchant ships of St. Bridge in the sea. They need to ask the Sea Clan first, if they wanted to clean up the Saint Bridge Merchant Group on the shore, and also need to ask the Elf Clan and those unruly adventurers whether to agree or not.

Prince Carlisle made such a clear and formal statement, not to mention that Earl Winston and Ms. Benjamin looked at him as if he was carrying a holy light. General Klester looked at this little human king and he was particularly pleasing to his eyes... 　　 across the hall, he ran to block Carlisle.

The Lamian Merchant Coast Patrol, who the prince wants to speak harshly, has a dumbfounded look... Hell, is this guy crazy? You have let out the benefits of sea trade. Who are you working hard for? !　　

Prince Carlisle, if he can hear the voice of the enemy, specify to laugh three times-two slaughter pigs are a good thing to say. The question is, has your Lamia business group succeeded in the forest elves and sea clan business for so many years?

Would you rather be a pig and let you kill? The benefits you get are the benefits, and the benefits you can't get are even better.

After the very pleasant meeting, General Klester immediately arranged for someone to send the research department officials of the Sea Clan and Adventurer's Guild to go. Seeing the Elf Queen went...well, the Elf Queen may not necessarily be there.

The elders will still come out and let them take a look. The handicrafts, special weapons and armors, forest specialties produced by the Forest Elves, these things just occupy the land if they are not sold.

If you sell the garbage, it's profit. If Ms. Benjamin thinks the forest has adventure value, then in terms of the wealth brought by adventurers, the forest elves don't mind opening a convenient door—the advantage of a popular adventure resort is obviously, the orc empire has built several adventure cities in the York Mountains! No one used to do this seriously. Now Prince Carlisle is willing to use the national power of a country to guarantee maritime traffic, so there is no reason for the forest elves to refuse~ 　　

The talks are settled, Prince Carlisle and General Klester shook hands with a smile and raised their heads. Go out and arrange your own fleet... After talking about it, if the Lamian Merchant Group still dares to make trouble on the ground of the elf warriors, Prince Carlisle will admire them.

"I really want to see the teacher!" After allocating the wooden house provided by the elf, and sitting down to catch his breath, Prince Carlisle unconsciously cast his eyes to the depths of the grassland. It is a pity... he knew that he would never patrol the Lamian coast. The team walked out of this port under the nose, otherwise others would definitely assassinate him at all costs.　　

It must be done to contact the Snow Wolf tribe. Your own people cannot risk sending out, so ask the Elves for help. Prince Carlisle rested for a night, and the next day he found General Kleist to raise the matter, and General Kleist immediately sent two soldiers to escort this shipment... The forest elves did not intend to eat this cargo. They would buy a little spice. , The others are not interested at all.

The elf warrior Carl, who had participated in the defense of the Ice King City and had just passed the front of the Beast King's army, and his venomous companion Haren, were called by General Kleister...　　

"Contact the Snow Wolf tribe? !" 　　

Hearing the request made by Prince Carlisle, the elf warrior Carlton was shocked.

"Yes, my teacher Ayun's tribe, the patriarch is called Huoyan, they live in the southwest of the grassland, about five days away from the coast." Prince Carlisle said, "Please two send my friends safely Arriving at Mr. Ayun, the cargo on the ship will be transported by Mr. Ayun's tribe to the depths of the grassland." 　　

Knight Dan Crowdy, alchemist Tim Humphrey, and Great Sword Warrior Darren, the three rushed amicably. The two warriors smile... As for the female mage, Yumi Hockley, was locked in the wooden house by the prince. One is to prevent her from pestering the snow wolfman Dahe, and the other is to prevent her from pestering the elven warriors—the elven warrior's force. Youqiang has a high average appearance, and a bunch of human beings are worried about Yomi's troubles, and they are very sad.　　

Carl: "...Are you serious, why don't you trade with the cat clan?"　　

"Ayun teacher's clan also has cat clan." Prince Carlisle explained.

Carl's body shook again: "??" 　　

"Carl, Harlan, you have to protect the safety of our three human friends." General Klester didn't understand the complicated mood of his subordinates at all, and was very irresponsible ordered.

Can Carl still be awkward? As a warrior, it is impossible for him to be defiant...　　

This time there are two elven warriors leading the way, and the group has taken a lot of wrong roads, especially the big detour through the forest. You can go straight through. After only three days of walking, a group of five people saw the Snow Wolf clan engineering team working hard to dig the artificial river to the south canyon.

Carl, Harlan, Dan, Tim, Darren: "??" 　　

The three humans and two elves rubbed their eyes vigorously, and then looked at them—they were right. They were really a bunch of snow werewolves and mixed. Some gray dwarves, even goblins... are digging a pit, a long, strip-shaped pit whose end is unknown.　　

Five people: "?!" 　　

They came from the downwind. They saw the snow werewolves and the snow werewolves only saw them. The two snow werewolves dropped their hoes, crawled out of the strange long pit, and ran towards them in a babble.　　

Not a few steps away, the two snow werewolves stopped again and looked at them in a particularly suspicious manner. They seemed to be muttering to each other and didn't dare to get close...What's the matter, are humans mixed with the forest elves? Alchemist Tim is very painful... He was the first to think of the elves on the grassland, or the people all over the world's comments on the elves... 　　

"Well... I'm Tim, a disciple of Teacher Ayun. My friend, are Hongye there?"　　

"Ayun? Hongye?" Ayan's eyes lit up, and he hurried over to the tribe, "Are you friends of the Huoyan Tribe?"

"Yes, yes." Tim and the others nodded quickly, and looked at these two Snow Werewolves strangely at the same time. They shouldn't. I lived in the Huoyan Tribe for more than half a month last year. They should all be familiar with the theory. That's right.

"Hongye is behind." Ayan pointed back, blinked at the two elves, then turned back to look at Tim, and asked directly, "Why are you with the elves?" 　　

"..." The three humans The expression is very deep.　　

"..." The expressions of the two elves are also very deep.

Five guests were taken into the river construction site by the Ayan and the two people. The river project that seemed to be dug very standard and correct made the five people's jaws dropped. The two elves who mixed with the humans were also shocked to the gray dwarves and goblins to Dig.　　

"Hey, Tim, Darren, are you here?" Hongye jumped out of the river and waved at them in surprise.　　

"Hongye~~" Dan Crowdy rushed forward with his tongue out, was grabbed by Hongye's big hand, and moved aside.　　

Tim and Darren pretended not to know Dan.　　

"Ayun mentioned about you a few days ago, did the fleet come smoothly, how about Carlisle?" Hongye held the struggling funny knight with one hand and smiled.

"Carlisle and the people from the Sea Clan negotiated a cooperation. There is a Sea Clan on the ship, and the voyage is very smooth. Our fleet enters the port of the Elf Clan. Carlisle asked us to inform Teacher Ayun." Tim said, "These two An elf warrior is a friend of the elf tribe, and came here to escort us specially."　　

"This way, we will be the guests when we come. Our lunch will be delivered soon. Let's have a meal together, and then I will take you back to the tribe." Hongye knew that Ayun would give Carlisle. It's not surprising that an elf will follow.　　

Tim and Darren rub their hands together expectantly. The food of the Snow Wolf tribe is really delicious, especially the oily pancakes fried in water. The crispy oily shell has been missed for a long time after returning.　　

"...We don't need it anymore, we two will go around and get some prey by ourselves." Karl refused without hesitation. He was insensitive to the food of the prairie tribe.　　

Then Karl saw three humans looking at him in amazement...