People in Terra, governing a weird little country

At this moment, Ernst really couldn't treat those young people with simple smiles and expectant eyes as a string of numbers like the population in the game "Victoria 3" he played in his previous life. He put them into factories one by one with the noble thinking of "national will", and in the so-called "decision event", he chose the option of GDP first without hesitation.

But he sincerely hopes:

I hope that perhaps a hundred years from now, the people of Kjerag who are still standing here will make cold criticisms of today's sweatshops and capital accumulation.

Ernst would have greatly approved of their action.

Because they have not yet taken it for granted. Because they still remember where they came from and where they started.

And now, to use a word that overestimates one's own capabilities.

If all the people are guilty, let me be the first to be guilty.

"The train, the train is coming into the station!"

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, and Ernst turned his head to look at the end of the track covered in the first snow of the morning.

The headlights of the car were the first to break through the dark night sky in the mountains, followed by the rumbling sound of wheels. The modern mechanical monster carrying Kjerag’s first diplomat finally revealed its hazy face.

Chapter 77: Shelag, don’t underestimate him!

The day before returning to Kjerag, Longmen, Inn.

Vina covered her cheeks in disbelief, as if she was about to perform the world-famous painting "The Scream" in another world in the next second.

"What! The stove is broken!"

"Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

The employees of Kalan Trade also looked innocent:

"We, we wanted to come too. But you were either in the Governor's Mansion or on the way to the Governor's Mansion during these days in Longmen, and we really couldn't find any good opportunities..."

"I...ah!" Vina wanted to say something, but looking at the employee's apologetic look, her complaints finally turned into a sigh.

No wonder they are.

He did visit Governor Wei Yanwu almost every day, and he always went very early.

Because Vina had heard from her etiquette teacher about some of the rules of the Dayan Palace. If one wanted to show kindness and respect to an elder, the simplest and most cost-effective way was to go there early in the morning to wish them peace.

Although Vina didn't quite understand how such an action, which seemed like "checking whether you died last night early every morning", could not be considered provocative or insulting, she would be right to do it as her etiquette teacher taught her.

And Wei Yanwu's attitude towards himself has indeed become better and better, hasn't it?

No matter what I said, she agreed with a smile and helped me make arrangements. If Vina said that her good morning greetings every morning had no effect, she wouldn't believe it herself!

The caravans of Kalan Trade also had to go out early in the morning to count the goods at the warehouse and sell them at the distribution point. They were busy all day long, not to mention that they had somehow gotten into trouble with the Guard Bureau and were investigated several times.

In Victoria, if an organization like the RCMP comes to check on you, it's probably because they didn't receive your protection money. This is the experience Vina gained from her years of living in the slums.

It’s not surprising that Kalan Trading has no time to contact me since they are being targeted by a group of greedy hyenas.

But this isn't the most troublesome thing.

The most troublesome thing is, what should I do with what I promised Ernst?

Ernst had always wanted to put a small stove in his office. This was no longer a secret, but due to Kjerag's situation and the caravan's trading schedule, this wish had never been fulfilled. Vina had mentioned this matter before she left. When she arrived at Longmen, she didn't even see Wei Yanwu. She immediately bought a small stove and put it in the warehouse of Kalan Trade, just in case she forgot about it when she got busy.

Now, even something that was so foolproof and seemed impossible to go wrong can still go wrong.

"The Imperial Guard has agreed to compensate us, but because the Chinese New Year holiday is coming soon, the compensation will not be implemented for at least 20 days."

An employee of Kalan Trade said truthfully,

"We all have families at home and we have to go back to attend the Harvest Festival, but you, the Foreign Minister, have no family. If possible, how about you just stay here and wait for compensation?"

Vina frowned and looked awkward.

Although she knew that the employee of Kalan Trading probably had no ill intentions, her words still seemed a bit like a personal attack to Vina.

What do you mean I don't have family? Of course I do! Why, do you want to meet them?

All you have to do is answer that you agree. They are all very approachable people and they won't object anyway.

Putting aside the topic of hell, Vina thought about the proposal seriously and nodded.

"Well, it's not impossible. It would be a bit rude of me to go back like this."

"However, you must protect these things that Ernst asked me to buy. Don't let any accidents happen again!"

Vina warned. The employee of Kalan Trade nodded immediately, patted his chest, which was far inferior to Vina's, and assured:

"Don't worry, it was just an accident before, there will definitely be no problem this time!"

"Then leave it to you."

Vina sighed, took out a pen, sat down at the desk, took out a piece of letter paper and said,

"I'll also write a letter to Ernst to apologize. Please take it back for me. I'm sorry that I can't celebrate the festival with him this time. But we will definitely spend countless harvest festivals together in the future!"

The Kalan Trade employee nodded.

............

Longmen, Longmen Governor's Office.

Wei Yanwu looked at the clock on the wall, which had already pointed to ten o'clock. He then glanced at the "Departure Application" submitted by Kalan Trade as a confirmation, breathed a long sigh of relief, and smiled happily:

"Huh - finally we got rid of that little ancestor!"

"You've been so busy these past few days." Wen Yue brought a cup of tea with some concern and placed it on the desk in front of Wei Yanwu, and said slowly, "Have you finished reading your book? Remember to lend it to me after you finish it. And Adams, he also wants to take a look at the "China Chapter" in your hand."

"Oh?" Wei Yanwu grinned, looking very pleased with himself, and waved his hand, "Let that old sick tiger wait patiently, it's still too early for me."

"If he has the guts, he can get out of bed and walk into my office to ask for it."

Everyone knows that Adams Swire, the leader of the Swire family, is now terminally ill and cannot get out of bed at all.

Wei Yanwu's words, besides clearly expressing his ambition that he was unwilling to give up, also had some other meanings.

But Wen Yue didn't care at all, she just said lightly:

"Adams told me, by the way, that he left the Egypt section. The rest has been sent to the publisher for publication."

"Ah?" Wei Yanwu was stunned.

I have the "China Chapter" here, and you have the "Egypt Chapter" there. As a result, two of the four ancient civilizations in Ernst's manuscript of "Ernst's Chronicle of Nations" are suddenly missing.

Originally, the content of this part of the manuscript only talked about the four ancient civilizations, but now it is missing in half. How can this be tolerated?

Is it appropriate to publish this?

What if Ernst and the giant beast or the beast master behind him noticed it, then where would Wei Yanwu put his face? Would he be considered to be deliberately contemptuous?

What retaliation would that lead to?

Wei Yanwu took a deep breath, quickly sat up straight, picked up the phone on the table, and was about to open the address book to look for Adams' number that he hadn't dialed for a long time.

But before his hand touched the phone on the table, a dark figure walked out silently from the shadows and appeared in front of Wei Yanwu and Wen Yue.

"My Lord, My Lady."

The black-capped shadow guards greeted Wei Yanwu and Wen Yue.

Wei Yanwu frowned even more tightly, his heartbeat suddenly quickened, an ominous premonition began to gradually penetrate his spine, he asked nervously:

"What happened?"

The black-capped shadow guard suddenly knelt on one knee and reported seriously:

"The sentinels sent word that the caravan from Kalan Trade has left the range of Longmen."

Wei Yanwu felt relieved just now. As if to let him experience the ups and downs of life, the shadow guard continued:

"But our people discovered that Vina didn't leave."

"At the last moment, she had a secret conversation with the leader of the Kalan Trade caravan. She seemed to know something that greatly surprised her. She then changed her mind, handed the leader of the Kalan Trade caravan a letter, and continued to stay in Longmen."

Wei Yanwu took a deep breath and almost fainted. He slumped down in the boss chair and muttered:

"Sure enough, sure enough!"

"She discovered that there was a problem with Ers! Moreover, if we calculate the time, she knew about it even earlier than I did!"

"Intelligence network, spell prophecy, or the special ability of the giant beast or beast master?"

Various speculations flashed through his mind, and Wei Yanwu sighed at the fact that he had opened the champagne in the first half:

"Shelagh, you should not be underestimated!"

Chapter 78 Ernst wins

"Liars, they are all liars!"

Looking at the train which had already disembarked all the passengers and reading the private letter sent by Vina, Ernst was still complaining.

"You said you wouldn't be dazzled by the glitz and glamour of Longmen, but in the end you stayed anyway. You said you had something important to do, it was all a lie."

"Alas, I really shouldn't have let Vina go. What will we do if someone comes from Windermere in a few days?"

When Ernst recalled the scene when Kent spoke to him in poor Kjerag language, he suddenly got goose bumps all over his body.

At that time, he was the one who felt uncomfortable, but if Vina didn't come back, and Ernst was forced to personally communicate with the visitors from Windermere in Victorian, then the other party would be the one who felt uncomfortable.

This is a 10 billion subsidy to Wen Duoduo. A famous Tongliao Khan once said: "Xunzong treats you as a brother, but you are playing tricks on him." This is absolutely unacceptable.

Even without mentioning the precious start-up capital that the Duke of Windermere gave to Kjerag, the huge market in the Dukedom of Windermere alone was a cake that Kjerag could not easily give up.

The rich are the boss, this is the most simple and unpretentious truth since the concept of "money" was born, and it has been tested countless times. If possible, Ernst still wants to have a good relationship with the Windermere family.

Of course, Ernst had more than one headache. With Vina's stay, it wasn't as if Ernst was completely without talent in Victorian language.

If it's really awkward, Ernst can let Lola take over. Our polar bear lady studied in Colombia, after all. Although her Colombian Victorian accent is not comparable to Vina's accent that can win favor, it should be no problem as a translator.

Let her speak, forget it. Speaking "Colombian" to a Victorian border grand duke is a very bad mockery and provocation. Ernst has not seen the Duke of Windermere in person and does not know what kind of person she is. It is better not to do such taboos in diplomatic occasions.

What really puzzled Ernst was - it’s bad enough that you didn’t come back, but where is my stove?

All these fireworks, lanterns, window decorations, firecrackers and the like have been brought back, but where is my stove?

You promised me, you can't go back on your word, right?

"Mr. Prime Minister, the furnace... the furnace is broken. Wei Yanwu sent people to search our warehouse several times, and the furnace was damaged during that time. The Imperial Guard Bureau promised to compensate us, and Miss Vina is waiting to receive that compensation."

The employee of Kalan Trade explained somewhat embarrassedly,

"She really cares about this matter. She went to buy the stove herself the first time she arrived at Longmen. But...Alas, Wei Yanwu!"

"Hey, Wei Yanwu!"

Seeing this, Ernst could only sigh and put the blame on Wei Yanwu.

Combined with the good news that Vina had sent back some time ago, Ernst immediately understood what had happened in Longmen. He pursed his lips in sadness.

It seems that Vina's trip was far from as smooth as she wrote in the letter she sent back.

Wei Yanwu even searched the legitimate caravans of Kalan Trade, which was something that Boss Yin had never mentioned before. I think it should be the first time in history.

There is no reason for the governor to have double standards. Since he was so harsh and treated my little stove roughly, I'm sure Vina must have suffered a lot in Longmen.

Did you write that letter just to stop me from worrying?

Ernst understood clearly in his heart.

At this moment, even the most unreasonable person knew that he could not continue to blame Vina.

Our diplomats from Kjerag have done their best, but the old villain Wei Yanwu is too unkind. I feel sorry for Vina. She was being bullied and excluded in Longmen, but she still insisted on sending good news to Kjerag. She is still staying in Longmen. Does she not want her white lies to be exposed, so she is still working hard to fight for it?

I wasn't wrong about you after all, Vina.

I hope you have a good year in Longmen too.

........

Vina, who was tasting the meal cooked by Madam Wen Yue in the Governor's Mansion of Longmen, felt an itch in her nose and sneezed. She looked out the window at the Longmen streets where snowflakes were beginning to fall, and prayed in her heart, "I hope Ernst will not miss me and have a good holiday. I am having a good time here."

........

After blessing Vina, Ernst looked at the employee of Kalan Trade and asked:

"Let's not talk about the stove for now. What about the fireworks?"

"Here, here." The employee immediately turned around, led Ernst for a distance, came to a carriage, and pushed the door open to enter.