Chapter 1002: Late News (Part 2)

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In the blue sky, seagulls soar in ***. Ye^zi#悠*悠 m

Standing on the deck, Ensem looked at the island that appeared in the distance—Silia Island.

The sailor uttered a cheer, and the crowd cheered.

Gradually, the coast and the pier can be seen.

From a distance, Xilia Island is not big, with an area of ​​about 25 square kilometers. Three sides are surrounded by cliffs and reefs, and one side has a beach.

Although the island is not big, there are more than a dozen boats parked in the small port, most of which are small and medium-sized boats.

When they arrived at the pier, some people stepped forward. Ensem ordered the sailors to work, and then got off the boat by himself. The pier was covered with wooden boards and creaked when walking.

Opposite the pier, a small town is built, which is the port and core of the island.

Ensem went up, the scale here is naturally not as good as Yuanfan Port, but what is surprising is that there is still a spacious avenue built here, and there are standard wooden houses on the left and right sides of the avenue.

To Ensem's surprise, there was a lot of activity here.

"Boss, most of the hotels opened here are hotels, but in fact, hotels are places where rich people live. There are waiters, wine and meat, and the rooms upstairs are also clean."

"Every wooden house here can stay overnight. The price is much cheaper than in hotels. It is very suitable for ordinary sailors, but you can't violate the law. If you violate it, you will be arrested by a patrol team." The boatswain who followed introduced him.

From the row of wooden houses built along the road, there were loud and noisy voices, some doors were open, and a few sailors could often be seen drinking together, some drunkenly shaking around.

"Why are there so many ships?"

"Boss, Silia Island was originally a pirate island, and it is the only way to pass through the route. Although the island here is small, it is enough to replenish food and water, and come up for a drink. Many merchant ships habitually stop One night, so business is good."

"A few years ago, three manors were opened on the island to grow food. Now the food can not only be self-sufficient, but also supplement food for merchant ships."

"The most important thing is that this is one of the three fruit producing areas,

Boss, didn't you come here for this? ' said the boatswain, leading the way.

Ensem smiled awkwardly, and asked, "Although it's not prosperous, it's a bit oily. Are there no pirates here? Or ***?"

"Boss, the owner of Silia Island, Lord Silia, is His Highness's wife. Besides, Tetashaw's navy is very powerful and patrols frequently. Who would dare to invade?"

Ensem nodded silently. At this time, the hotel arrived. ^^Leaf*yoyo_first release

Before opening the door and entering, a group of patrolling soldiers passed by. This group was wearing red uniforms with long swords on their waists. Seeing them, Ensem couldn't help but tremble.

Although there are no knights inside, they are all elite soldiers. No wonder the security is so good.

As the boatswain said, this time he came here for the fruits.

As soon as the three new varieties of Guajin litchi, Cangxueguo and Jinye pear came into the market, they attracted the attention of many people. The degree of enthusiasm for their attention is very surprising.

In a short time, news about these three fruits spread among the nobles of the Kingdom of Esk. In addition to the king and nobles of the Kingdom of Esk, some well-informed legends also got the news and sent The representative has arrived at Romon's territory.

These nobles and legends have placed high-priced orders one after another.

The price of Romon was set very high, and in the first year, the output was not high, so although everyone ordered not many, most of them were cleared immediately.

For a time, the territory was flooded with wealth.

Ensem is one of the representatives of the nobles. He only ordered a little at that time, but was praised by the nobles. He wanted to buy more, but there was no stock in the market, so he had to go to the place of production.

Pushing the door of the hotel and entering, he couldn't help feeling, this Druid Highness, really knows how to make money!

There is a saying that is very good, that is, some families are happy and others are sad.

Just as Tetashaw was making a lot of money here, several countries adjacent to the Kingdom of Esk suffered mild or severe pests and diseases. Not only the yield of fruits was affected, but also the crops that were about to be harvested were greatly affected.

Although the current pests and diseases have been contained, the grain production will be greatly affected. This is definitely a big blow to the grain-producing kingdom.

A kingdom that is not a major grain-producing country is definitely under a lot of pressure. After all, it is already the harvest season, and almost all the citizens are waiting for a bumper grain harvest. It is really frustrating to encounter this kind of thing suddenly.

As a kingdom that mainly produces food, the atmosphere in the palace of the Sp Kingdom is very tense at this time, because the king of a country is furious inside, and his angry scolding can be heard clearly far away from the main hall. After a while, several ministers who had been scolded bloody and pale came out from inside.

"Master Lokonde, what can we do about this matter? We have tried our best, but the problem is that all powerful Druids in the country have already been dispatched. Although the pests and diseases have been contained, it is too difficult to increase food production. Humans can solve this problem! It is not easy to keep the basic harvest, and asking to increase the harvest by at least 20% next year, isn’t this a problem for us?” A minister who is an earl said with a sigh. m

Walking beside him was a middle-aged man who was a bit fatter. As the Minister of Agriculture of the Kingdom of Spu, Lokonde's face was even uglier than the others. The other party spoke in a sighing tone. Almost in time to cry.

"Who says no, my lords, we are all on the same boat now. Although you are not in charge of agriculture, you are also related to this matter. This year's harvest is considered ruined. If the next harvest cannot satisfy His Majesty, it is estimated that Our future will be over, not only our end, but our family will also be unlucky... Everyone must find a way."

"What can we do? Hurry up and send someone to continue watching this matter. Some time ago, didn't we invite two big druids over, they are all great druids, there should be a way! Besides doing this, What else can we do? Alas!" several other ministers said with a sigh.

"It seems that it can only be like this." Knowing that they have no better way, the Minister of Agriculture Lokonde sighed, his face was ashen and he didn't ask any more questions.

In the open space outside the palace, there were several white carriages parked, Lokonde got into one of the carriages, the driver whipped his whip, and the carriages drove towards the outside at a leisurely pace.

Along the way, Lokonde leaned against the wall of the car with a gloomy face, without saying a word.

He is in a very bad mood now. As the Minister of Agriculture of the Kingdom of Spur, Lokonde has encountered difficulties this time.

A sudden pest infestation made him turn gray almost overnight. He had already seriously resolved the matter, but it still made his position as Minister of Agriculture less stable.

Now, with the help of several great druids in the country, the pests and diseases have been contained, but His Majesty's words made him even more worried. Within a year, the grain production of the territory will increase by 20%. This kind of thing , how could it be done?

Not to mention that it is impossible to do it in normal times, but now that the farmland in the territory has been damaged, how is it possible to make such achievements on this basis?

"My lord, what's the matter with you?" Lokonde leaned back on his seat with a gray face as soon as he got home, and didn't even say a word lazily. Seeing him like this, his wife was startled.

"What can I do? It's okay, even if there is something, can you take care of it?" Lokonde said coldly, feeling very bad.

Just as he was about to let her go down, his eyes narrowed suddenly.

"What is this?" Locomte looked sullenly, looking at the tray on the table in front of him, which contained a few very beautiful fruits, which he had never seen before.

"This is just sent by a local nobleman. I heard that it is a new variety of fruit from Tetashaw. It is very sweet." His wife said cautiously.

"Hmph! If you lose your official position, who will deliver fruits in the future?" Lokonde said coldly.

Although he is an earl, he is actually a court nobleman. If he is still the Minister of Agriculture, some local nobles can have some relationship with him. No, who would care about him?

"Then I'll take it down right now..." Seeing her husband's face was so ugly, the madam hurriedly asked someone to take it down.

Seeing that the servant was about to leave with something, something suddenly flashed through Locomte's mind.

"Wait a second!" He suddenly yelled, which shocked everyone. Fortunately, the servant was agile, and the thing in his hand shook, but it didn't fall to the ground.

"My lord, you are..."

"You mentioned Tertashaw collar just now? Oh! How could I have forgotten such an important person!" Slapping his forehead fiercely, Locomte said to himself: "I heard people say that this Highness once I have cultivated wheat for increased yield! I actually forgot such an important matter! Listen, I’m going to the palace now, and I’ll eat dinner alone, so you don’t have to wait for me!”

After finishing speaking, he strode out, called the carriage, and hurried to the palace.

At this time, the atmosphere in the palace was still tense, and the king was in a bad mood, which caused many people to suffer. The ministers were scolded, while the servants were punished more severely, and everyone was in danger.

However, what is surprising is that the Minister of Agriculture who had just left just now returned quickly, and after entering the main hall and having a conversation with the king, the king's mood actually began to improve.

"Okay, just as you said, immediately invite His Highness Romon to visit our kingdom!" An excited voice sounded in the hall.

Teta Xiaoling, Yuanfan Port City.

"Sp Kingdom invited me to visit?" Romon seemed a little surprised when he received the transfer letter from the Temple of the Goddess of Agriculture.

However, when he understood the nature of this kingdom, his expression gradually returned to normal.

"Yes, it's an invitation specially sent by their royal family. The wording is very polite, and they have repeatedly asked the temple to persuade you, hoping that you can come as a guest." Alini said with a smile.

His husband's status is getting higher and higher, and he is more and more respected by others. Of course, the wife is very happy.

"Did they say it was because of something?" Romon thought for a while and asked, there must be a reason for such a polite invitation to him for a state visit.

"The Kingdom of Spu is a country whose main source of income is grain production. Some time ago, their country just suffered from serious pests and diseases. Although it has been contained now, the whole kingdom has been seriously injured. Probably they want to invite them to come over. , I would like to ask you some questions about agriculture." Ai Lini explained.

"Is it the grain-producing kingdom?" Thinking of some information he had received before, Romon had roughly guessed the other party's intentions. "It seems that there is no harm in going there."

After making up his mind, Romon said to his wife, "Then please tell the temple, I will arrive on time in seven days."

"Okay." Alini is also very happy that the relationship between Romon and the temple is getting better and better. She doesn't think it is too much trouble for her husband to handle things through the temple.

So, soon, Romon returned a message to the other party through the Temple of the Goddess of Agriculture, saying that he was willing to go.

After receiving this feedback, the other party was very happy and immediately started preparations for the welcoming ceremony.

Seven days later, Romon took a warship and arrived at the pier outside the capital of the Kingdom of Spur on time.

The weather was fine, the weather was sunny, and the nobles of the Kingdom of Spu had been waiting at the pier since the morning. When the ship arrived, Romon stood on the ship and looked towards the shore. What he saw was a large area waiting All the people are dressed in gorgeous clothes and neatly lined up.

Not to mention, when Romon arrived at the pier, he found that the ground was covered with red carpets from the pier to the distance. As soon as his boat arrived, there was pleasant and loud music playing on the shore. It was clearly used to entertain distinguished guests. The band sonata etiquette.

"So grand?" Romon also knew some etiquette, knowing that such a welcoming etiquette is already very grand, and this is a state-level hospitality.

When I got off the boat, I saw this group of people on the pier surrounded by two people and greeted them.

"You are His Royal Highness Romon, right? I am the Prime Minister of the Spur Kingdom, Hamton. This is the prince of our kingdom, Your Highness Raiheng. Your Majesty has already arranged a banquet in the palace. Let us welcome you." Prime Minister Hamu When Dun saw Romon, he saluted, and then spoke enthusiastically.

This person's title turned out to be Duke, even though he was a court noble, it was very grand.

There is also a prince who cooperates. Although His Highness the prince looks much more immature, but in terms of etiquette, there is nothing more grand than the king's personal welcome.

Having received such a grand reception, Romon was still quite satisfied. After thinking about it in his heart, Romon returned the salute slightly: "Prime Minister Hamuton, Your Highness Leghorn, it is a great honor to receive this hospitality."

The capital of the kingdom is also a port city, so not far from the pier is the city. -For more surprises, please visit m-

The city is very old and has not been planned. The streets are narrow and dark. When you get on the carriage, you will be protected by teams of cavalry. When you reach a city gate, the gate suddenly opens.

"This king is really a virtuous corporal!" Luo Meng thought silently after receiving this treatment.