Old Sword Master

Of course, even if you don’t consider the buyers of France and Ottoman, there are many potential buyers, but Wood is actually in a hurry, and he is not satisfied with simply selling.

He sold it for a high price and had to chop the weapon on the head of the demon, so Cortez was one of Wood’s few choices.

There are several difficulties, and money is not even the key. The key is that Cortez’s rank and old body, who protects the country, are not getting along well with the emperor. This is evidence of decline. Although the emperor’s anger was very happy for a while, it was wasted His talents also made it impossible for his loyalty to Spain.

In his prime of life, he was the most adept at turning enemies into friends. Destroying the Aztec Empire is not less than what the 1000 Spanish Expeditionary Army can do. The support of other Central American tribes has played a vital role. This is because the Aztec Empire’s blood sacrifices and perverse acts were unpopular, but it was also because of Cortez’s amazing leadership and political wisdom, compared to the Inca Empire that Pizarro faced that had just ended the civil war. , Cortez’s opponent Aztec empire state is actually better, and Pizarro’s conquest after Cortez, his subordinates have always been inspired by Cortez’s career, and in Cortez When Si proceeded, he did not have such psychological advantages.

When he was in better condition, he could definitely handle the relationship with the emperor. Aging made him lose some of his wisdom and made him unwilling to restrain his emotions.

“Hahaha, the New World is indeed full of (奶nǎi) and honey, and His Highness Cortés can get 300,000 talers.” Because the negotiation has not reached the deep water, Wood is very relaxed, and laughed at the implicit irony. “And this is not a purchase, I mean to give this ruby ​​sword blank to His Highness Cortes as a token of cooperation.”

“A token of cooperation? Give it to us?” The Marquise of Marinali looked at Wood warily. What does this mean?

“His Royal Highness Cortés is the person most qualified to use this ruby ​​sword to attack the Forge without Fire. Except for the Emperor Your Majesty, he is also one of the richest people in Spain, so I am looking for your cooperation.” Wood said Know your requirements.

“This is basically impossible, Henan is already protecting the country, and going to the Flameless Furnace is almost death.” Marinali said angrily.

“Even if he goes as a protector of the country, His Highness Cortez is only dangerous and not dead.” Wood values ​​Cortez’s strength very much. “Of course I don’t think His Highness Cortez should go as a protector of the country. , Just like the elder Florentino, he should play for the warlock Imperial Family and Spain for a longer time.”

The material that turned into Death Knight was also the least problematic for Cortes. He had breached the Aztec temple that liked human sacrifices, and there must be the remains of protecting the country.

Marina Li finally showed an expression of interest, but soon she shook her head again: “The true pope has made it clear that anyone who dares to accept the death Knight reform will be under the siege of the Roman Church, and His Royal Highness Sazastan will also be attacked by him. Chase down yourself.”

Dark Sun, as the enemy of God of Death, of course has the priesthood of death. K is the manager of undying creatures on this plane. K’s overall attitude is limited tolerance. It is a franchise for Sazastan, Cassano and Florentino. Exist, but just this once, if Sazastan wants to become a dead Knight, he must obtain the privilege of the pope, and this privilege has not been granted for a long time.

“As long as His Royal Highness Cortes is willing to cooperate with me, I can persuade the Emperor Your Majesty to make the Emperor Your Majesty formally request the Pope Your Majesty. This is possible.” Of course, Wood dared to ask for 300,000 thalers for a reason. In this sentence, the difficulty involved is not ordinary, involving the most powerful person on this plane, involving the most important principle, involving the most difficult position.

“You and the true pope really lied to the world together, but you thought it would be so easy to agree with the true pope? How can the emperor convince you? Every aspect of this matter is as difficult as heavenly ascension.” Marinali hates He said bitterly, not only to Wood, but also to the emperor Your Majesty, “How do you convince the emperor? Let me tell you the truth. He Nan taught the emperor like a son that day. The emperor will never forget this provocation. .”

“This is indeed very wrong behavior.” Wood said.

“Don’t try to make Henan admit his mistake, this is impossible.” Marquis Marina Li shook her head.

“It’s useless to admit mistakes. What His Highness Cortez wants is not the superficial politeness, but the ability to show his talents, so His Highness Cortés doesn’t recognize it.” Wood and Cortés did not meet, but he Know what the other person thinks, “You know as much as I do. If confession is useful, a wise man like His Highness Cortes will not deny it.”

“You do know what Hanan wants, but you can make it useful to admit mistakes?” Marquis Marina Li’s Latin language has become more vibrant, as if it brought prosperity from the ancient Roman Empire, she admitted that Wood said it. Correct.

“Leave this to me, I can’t ask for 300,000 talers for nothing.” Wood collected the ruby ​​sword blank, and then emphasized again, “You just have to truthfully convey my proposal and the quality of this sword blank to His Royal Highness Cortes. , And prepare 300,000 talers in cash.”

Chapter 704

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Gandia City, the 1500 40th Christmas day after the birth of the First Apostle of Dark Sun has been celebrated for almost 4 days. Winter is supposed to have passed, but the 100th 1500th (春chūn) day seems to come very late.

The temperature still hasn’t risen, and the crimson cold wave, which had already faded a lot, has deepened.

The cold wind blows on his face, and there is a piece of scarlet seawater in front of him. Even Bassano, who is not very experienced in agriculture, knows that a lot of wheat will not be able to sprout this fall. A large part of the wheat that barely sprouts will not mature until the end of autumn. The situation in the fishery is also very difficult. Most of the harvest is contaminated marine fish, and the time that fishermen can work has also been greatly reduced. Over time, they will become crimson servants.

I am afraid that 1545 will be very difficult.

“Hold it down, whoever drops the oil drum into the sea, get it out of the sea for me!”

Bassano is directing labor on the dock to load three Spanish ships. These three ships are Spanish warships. Because the emperor can be reimbursed for the anti-evil array, even if the crew is large, they can have a good income.

Of course, according to the standards of the Spaniards, they are engaged in non-offensive cruising, and it is enough to protect the cost of the cargo carried on the ship.

It is the emperor who saves money, and from the captain to the crew, everyone earns it, even if it is a little bit of ordinary jerky, each crew member can earn 50 small pulls.

However, this kind of transportation is always a bit small compared to a truly professional merchant ship, so Bassano is always worried, and the quality of the wheat brought by Spain is also declining. He didn’t say much. Big Bazin did it last time. I explained that Sicily was also affected by the crimson cold wave to some extent, and the situation of the Hafs Sultanate of Tunisia, protected by the emperor, was very poor. There were star-moon guerrillas demanding to drive away the heretic, and they could send wheat in time It’s Wood who has a lot of face, but he can’t mess with Wood.

“The Lombard Young Lady didn’t come today?” The commander of this fleet is Big Bazin, and Nita the past few days went to the dock to watch.

“It’s too cold today.” Bassano was also worried about Nita. “She can’t get out. Wood hasn’t come back yet?”

“I have arrived in Spain. I will probably return to Crete in a few days. I also brought his letter.” Big Bazin said and handed Bassano several envelopes, one of which was still in a gilt red envelope. “This is the Queen Your Majesty’s letter to Lombard Young Lady, and some of the accounts from Mrs. Bazin to Lombard Young Lady.”

Because she is not a biological mother, it is normal to call her father’s wife a wife.

“There is a letter from the Queen Your Majesty.” Bassano was not particularly excited when he received the letter from the Queen. Nita just received a letter from the Pope this month. Although the Queen is noble, she is almost equal to the Pope. It’s good to have Wood’s letter, ladies have been waiting for a long time.”

“Haha, yes, writing letters is a good thing.” Big Bazin agreed.

“I also wrote a letter to Wood.” Bassano’s words surprised Bazin.

“That’s (very tǐng) okay.” He knew Bassano was illiterate. “The girl from Egypt ghosted? Or did your Latin improve?”

“Hehe.” Bassano smiled and didn’t speak, just touched his bald head. Like last month, he recently added a girlfriend from Egypt, but she didn’t write this letter. “Last night rainstorm It’s weird, is your fleet okay?”

Bassano wanted to give the letter to Nita as soon as possible, but he must be concerned about the safety of the messenger. This is the principle of being a man, and an old sailor must know the politeness.

“It’s okay. We are all old sailors. This rainstorm is much smaller than that in the North Atlantic.” Big Bazin has reason to be proud, but he is also worried. “It’s just that a lot of crimson water rolls onto the deck, that is, there are more arrays on our ship. The casting materials are enough, the ordinary merchant ship can’t stand it.”

“Yes, recently there are only 2 or 3 merchant ships in a month. There is not enough food. The olive oil production is reduced but they can’t be sold. The crimson cold wave of this bad luck is caused by the priest or mage of the evil demon. I don’t know when it’s head.” Bassano accepted the letter, and continued to spit out a few more words, “You said this was done by the Ottoman heretic or by the French desecrator?”

“I don’t know, it’s nothing more than the two of them, the other enemies don’t have that strength.” Big Bazin shook his head.

Recently, there are not many merchant ships from Rome, but every time they come, they bring the condemnation of the pope to the King of France, so everyone knows the alliance between the French and the Ottomans.