"Of course it's a joke." Bede laughed and said, "Okay, I have also written down this matter, but don't have high expectations. There are kobold slaves outside, and the number is really not too many. At least I I haven’t seen a large number of them, but there are quite a few goblin slaves.” From beginning to end, Hansen sat aside with Xiao and didn't say much. I don't know if he has learned the lesson from the last lesson and learned the benefits of talking less. Anyway, as long as he is here, no matter what business Bede and Gavin negotiate, he will eventually have to get involved. This is the rule of the caravan. "Mr. Hansen, if you don't mind, I would like to have a private chat with Uncle Bede." There were some things that Gavin was still unwilling to let Hansen get involved in. "Okay." Hansen now indeed had much sharper eyesight. He nodded, got up and walked out without hesitation. When Hansen disappeared at the door, Bede couldn't help but sigh: "People are really amazing. Hansen has become a lot more mature and steady since he had a fight with you. Now, he cares most about this business. If nothing else happens, if I don’t come here in the future, this business road will be dominated by him.” "As long as he keeps his peace, I don't have any objections." Gavin didn't have any deep prejudice against Hansen. He just happened to make the big fuss at the right time. "The finishing work of the Red Crow Mercenary Group will be handled." how's it going?" "Ha..." Bede laughed out loud. "What's wrong?" Gavin laughed inexplicably. "You've been ignoring me for such a long time. I thought you didn't care about this matter at all." Bede shook his head and said, "Thank you for being able to keep your composure, don't worry, Ke You broke the rules first, and you didn't deliberately embarrass the mercenaries of the Red Crow Mercenary Group. After I explained it clearly to the senior management of the Red Crow Mercenary Group, they said that the matter was over. "
After a slight pause, Bede continued: "The Red Crow Mercenary Group said they would not pursue the case, but it does not mean that those mercenaries do not hold grudges. I heard that those mercenaries have been targeting Heijing and Hei Jing in recent times. This business road is maintained with great attention. I guarantee that you, Heijing, have already been included in the list of the Red Crow Mercenary Group. In a few days, some senior officials will take the initiative to contact you. " Gavin knocked on the table and said: "This matter is just an introduction. The Red Crow Mercenary Group regards Yandi as their own back garden. Now, a huge monster force suddenly appeared in their back garden. How could they not be able to protect themselves at all?" Not paying attention? Since Uncle Bede is related to their senior officials, can you check their attitude? It’s best to ensure that they don’t treat the Black Well Tribe as a monster force with no brains.” "Tantan's attitude is fine." Bede said with a wry smile, "But if you want to influence the attitude of their senior officials, don't think about it. Uncle Bede, you don't have that much influence yet." "Maybe not before, but I'm behind, helping Uncle Bede. Your influence may be higher than you think." Gavin showed a sly smile, "Uncle Bede, you are our Heijing’s spokesperson liaison outside, if you have time, you can hang around the Red Crow Mercenary Group and see their attitude.” After Gavin did this, Bede's eyes suddenly lit up, he slapped his hands hard and said: "Brother Gavin didn't say anything, I didn't even think about it. The last time we met, Khalsa's attitude towards me was indeed a bit different from before. It was different. Last time, we had coffee with me specifically. Our relationship was rooted here. In this way, I felt more confident. After I returned, I made a special trip to Arabe to go to the headquarters of the Red Crow Mercenary Group. Let’s take a look.” Bede was more concerned about this matter than Gavin expected. Presumably, they have now seen benefits from the Black Well Tribe. The more prosperous the Black Well Tribe is, the more they can earn from it. Of course, they don't want anyone to touch their gold mountain. "When we get to Abel, Uncle Bede, you have the courage to do it. As long as it is a decision that is beneficial to Black Well and our trade, I will support it 100%." Gavin gave Bede enough authorization. It was only a matter of time before we came into contact with the Red Crow Mercenary Group, but how to contact them was a more educated question. It's not impossible for Gavin to take action personally, but if the negotiation is done, everyone is happy, but if the negotiation breaks down, there is no room for maneuver. And with a smooth businessman like Bede in the middle, there is room for maneuver whether the negotiation is good or bad. The two foxes, one big and one small, had an in-depth discussion on the possible attitudes of the Red Crow Mercenary Group, and speculated on various possibilities. Faced with different situations, Kuroi and Bede Shang team and the response measures they should take. Bede had just left the Black Well tribe together with Hansen. After the two arrived in Tifantun, they parted ways. Of the eight harpy eggs, four of them, Bede gave to Hansen to be shipped to Sembia for auction. Bede took several guards and carried the other four with him, and rode a fast horse straight to the city of Abel. Abel City. One of the three main cities of the Forest Kingdom of Cormyr, second only to the city of Susar and the city of Masember, it is located in the northeast of the Kingdom of Cormyr. This is the border city of Cormyr and is also known as the Caravan City. It is known as the land mall of Cormyr and is an important land transportation hub. Several transportation arteries pass through here, connecting the north and south, and running through thing. As the Kingdom of Cormyr annexed Tifanton, its role as a border fortress became relatively minor, while its role as a commercial hub became increasingly important.
Merchants, warehouses, merchant groups, caravans, cattle and horse dealers, commercial investors, and pioneers from other parts of the Kingdom of Cormyr gathered in this city. In this kind of city, Bede, a veteran businessman who has been doing business for many years, feels like a fish in water. He feels like he is back home. He goes straight to the Tired Knight Inn with a familiar route. This inn is famous for an ancient knight's coffin that has never been opened. It was rescued from a church that was burned to the ground several centuries ago. On the lid of the sarcophagus, there is a carving of an armored knight lying flat with his arms and legs stretched out. One of his hands is on his chest, and the other hand hangs on the side of the coffin, looking as if he has just fallen asleep. The coffin is sealed with metal lead. Although local legends believe that the body in the coffin is wearing a set of armor made entirely of gold, visitors are warned that it is best not to touch it. Bede certainly did not come for this coffin. He chose to settle here because it is one of the non-public external bases of the Red Crow Mercenary Group. The fat and cheerful female store manager, Alannali, who was so ugly that she could scare children to tears, was a peripheral member of the Red Crow Mercenary Group. What happened in the Tired Knight Inn would be heard by the top leaders of the Red Crow Mercenary Group. "Mr. Bed, it's been a long time since we last met. What brought you here?" The smile on Alannali's ugly face was sincere and warm. She opened her arms and gave Bed a warm hug. "Alannali, you are still as beautiful as before." Bed also laughed and hugged back warmly. It's just that the waistlines of the two were quite amazing. When they collided, the flesh waves were everywhere, and the arms couldn't hug each other at all. Alannali's smile became brighter. While welcoming Bed inside, she asked, "Mr. Bed, have you collected any romantic stories or wonderful music recently?" "No romantic stories, no wonderful music, but I brought unique goods." Bed looked mysterious. Alannali's interest was immediately aroused, "Unique goods? What goods? Tell me about it." Bede looked around, as if afraid of being overheard, and whispered: "Harpy eggs." "Harpy eggs?" Alannali's high voice, even if she tried to lower it, was still a bit high. It is estimated that most of the customers in the Weary Knight Inn heard it, and many of them looked over. Seeing that Bede's eyes became very resentful, Alannali lowered her voice embarrassedly and apologized: "I didn't mean it just now. Where did you get such rare goods? Are you going to sell them in Abel? Do you have a buyer? Do you need me to introduce you to some interested customers?" "Is Master Karsa in Abel recently? He once asked me to pay attention to this kind of goods. I don't know if he is interested in it. After all, we are old friends. For this kind of goods, you have to take care of your friends first. If you can't sell them, you will have to trouble Alannali." Bede asked with a smile. Selling harpy eggs was just a lead. Taking the opportunity to have in-depth contact with the top leaders of the Red Crow Mercenary Group was the main purpose of his trip. Karsa was the top leader of the Red Crow Mercenary Group that Bede knew, the kind that could sit in the top three. He was not only a powerful mage, but also a former battle mage who retired from the Battle Mage Corps of the Kingdom of Cormier. In Abel, he was considered to have a lot of connections. It is said that the contract for clearing the rock land signed between the Red Crow Mercenary Group and the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Cormier was facilitated by him. "The goods that Mr. Karsa wanted." Alannali showed an expression of "I see." "You came just in time. Mr. Karsa's afternoon tea time is about to arrive. Look, isn't he here?" Accompanied by a crisp doorbell ring. A tall man walked in, wearing a tight robe that war mages usually wear, but it was stained with oil and the original color could not be seen. His beard and hair were fluffy, and he had heavy bags under his eyes. He looked seriously sleep-deprived. Looking at Bede who came up to him, he asked in confusion: "Who are you?" Bede was not surprised and took the initiative to explain: "Bede, the grain merchant Bede Sage, we were here two days ago and drank together. Didn't you say that you wanted some unique eggs for experiments? I collected a few and came here specially to show you." Kalsa retired from the war mage for a reason. His memory often had problems, either confusion or amnesia. It was said that it was the sequelae of trying some unique spells and making mistakes. "Oh?! I remember." With Bede's reminder, Kalsa's eyes seemed to find the focus and regained his spirit. "Last time, you also sent back four Red Crow idiots who were captured by a group of dog-headed people. Come on, sit down and have a drink together, let me see what good goods you brought back." "Yes, yes, it's me." Bede smiled along. This Kalsa mage still spoke so directly.
Last time, the four mercenaries didn't take the matter of being captured seriously. After being ridiculed by him, the fire was poured with fuel, and many things happened out of thin air. But for some things, he had to find him. As Bede followed Kalsa inside, he said, "These are four harpy eggs. I wonder if the master is interested?" "Harpy eggs? It's a rare commodity, you shouldn't see them around here. Where did they come from? Well, don't tell me yet, let me guess, they weren't bought from the kobold tribe called Black Well in Rocky Land, right?" Kalsa's memory was prone to problems, but his IQ was that of a high-level wizard. Seeing that the other party took the initiative to bring up the Black Well tribe, Bede naturally climbed up the pole, "Yes, it's the Black Well tribe from Rocky Land. Master, have you heard of this tribe?"