Chapter 157 Meeting Part 2

"Of course I would!"

Old Ander, who came back to his senses, seemed to have noticed something, and replied very seriously.

"Then, bring the contract between you and the four fellows, and we will re-sign it!"

Dean sat there beckoning.

Although he had guessed that Dean would do this before, old Ander still glanced at the young man in front of him in surprise, then bowed and saluted, and walked towards the shop—to re-sign the contract, not only the contract In person, witnesses are needed; after all, this is just an ordinary contract bound by the lord and the county king, not those magical contracts.

"Is there anything you want to say?"

Dean sat in the chair and couldn't help but chuckled as he watched the two young men beside him hesitate to speak.

"Head, why do we spend so much money to hire this treasurer?"

Ike, an active young man, asked this time before his friend.

And that slightly eager expression made Dean's smile more intense-obviously, Ike was eager to know the answer, not the same as Silen's simple indignation, he wanted to really know why .

Or... to confirm some guesses.

In this regard, Dean, who intends to train the two, of course, will not refuse——

"Ike, Siren, how much do you think it costs to hire a shopkeeper?"

Dean didn't answer directly, but asked two subordinates.

"The shopkeepers of those caravans in Tire Town are about 1 or 1.5 silver coins a week. Even if Vauban City is more prosperous, it will not exceed 2 or 2 silver coins!"

Ike replied directly, while Silen on the side looked blank.

"Then what about a shopkeeper who not only has fame and connections, but also can read and count?"

Dean pointed to the kraft paper next to the account book—there were still old Ender's handwriting and some numbers on it, which were just noted for a more detailed explanation to Dean.

"At least two silver horns!"

Ike thought about it for a while.

gave such an answer.

In Jade, literacy and reading are definitely not easy things. Commoner families are basically a luxury, and only the noble class can receive such an education. And this is also one of the important reasons why the aristocratic class holds important positions in the entire country apart from strength.

And civilians want to receive such education, there are only two ways——

1. Become a knight and receive an education.

2. Pay large sums of money for education.

Of course, the former also needs to pay. However, only one-third of the latter.

The same is true for knowledge such as arithmetic.

Therefore, those who can read and count in Jade City are definitely the ones who can get the best job treatment. After all, being able to read and count already shows that they are either rich or expensive, even in the past.

Aristocrats usually give such a person a sense of decency.

Obviously, that old Ander was such a person.

Thinking of Ike here, he nodded slowly. Said: "I understand, Captain!"

"Understand what?"

Siren was still a little confused, but Ike explained to Siren in a low voice.

Very simple. Being able to read and count has already made old Ander worth spending 2 silver horns to hire, and the remaining 1 silver horn is because of the other party's previous identities - a shopkeeper from a commoner background and a shopkeeper from a run-down nobleman , the latter is obviously more advantageous.

After all, this is a spice and fur shop.

Commoners, but seldom patronize here, it is still those noble children who come here.

And with a shopkeeper like Old Ander who is also of noble origin, it is obviously easier to communicate. Even use the original contacts to drive the transaction volume of the entire store.

And this is a civilian treasurer. Something that simply cannot be done.

Seeing Ike's detailed explanation to Siren, Dean nodded secretly. Repositioning this young man——Compared to Siren's "knight talent", Ike is naturally a bit inconspicuous, but staying in a small border place like Tyre without receiving any formal education, he can have such a talent. The insight is obviously good.

And the nature of being diligent in thinking is also valued by Dean.

"Maybe, I can have one more staff officer with the army!"

Dean thought silently, and at this moment, clear footsteps sounded outside the door——

Step, step, step...

After knocking on the door, old Ander walked in with a witness, looking at the witness, Dean stood up with a smile——

"Good day, great knight An Luo!"

"Captain Dean Ken, good day!"

Facing the smiling Dean, the great knight Anluo who had fought alongside Dean in Fort Vauban immediately responded with a smile. I met Old Ender, and he said to find another witness, I think I am very suitable!"

"Of course!"

Dean nodded with a smile and invited the other party to sit down.

It is not surprising that the big knight appeared in the city guard, but it is surprising to be a witness, just look at the shocked appearance of the four guys.

Even old Ander had a hint of surprise on his face.

Obviously, he didn't expect that he would get a great knight as a witness just by mentioning it casually.

Of course, old Ander would never think it was his face.

Subconsciously, old Ander looked at Dean's young face again, and then thought about the rumors in the castle, the shopkeeper became more cautious and respectful.

Nobles with titles are not uncommon in Jade, but nobles with titles and the strength of great knights, and Jade is young, are rare in Jade.

Moreover, each one represents a meaning: the future is boundless.

For such a promising young man, old Ander, who was born in a knight family, of course knew what to do.

Therefore, the following process of signing the contract is very simple, without any mistakes.

It was almost completed during the conversation between Dean and the Great Knight An Luo.

But when old Ander took his own contract and left the room with four buddies, An Luo, the great knight, restrained his smile. He asked with a slightly serious look: "Dean, have you passed the 'Knight Baptism'?"

"No, you know. My body has just recovered, and I'm ready to reach my real peak. I'll do the baptism!"

Dean shook his head and replied.

In the previous conversation, Dean and the other party could already call the great knight by his first name for his friendliness; of course, Dean still kept some things hidden.

"So, can it be done on the day of the 'baptism' arranged by Lord Marquis?"

Saying such words, a trace of embarrassment appeared on the face of the great knight. Then, there is anger.

"What happened?"

Looking at the other person's face, Dean asked directly.

"It's Bishop De Hall. There are also two knights who have reached the standard to be baptized this time. They are all good. At least, among the young people who were baptized that day, except for you, Dean, the others are much worse!"

A look of shame appeared on An Luo's face.

"So it is!"

Dean nodded slowly.

The struggle for theocracy and royal power will always appear here inadvertently.

In this regard, Dean has no aversion to it-for the religion. He has never had a good impression, even, his heart is full of hatred.

therefore. Of course Dean wouldn't say no to—

"of course can!"

Dean said with certainty.

"Thank you so much, Dean!"

An Luo stood up and bowed slightly.

Then, after the two sides chatted again for a while, the great Anluo knight got up and left - obviously, he was still needed to sit in the city guard.

After all, the city of Vauban has not been peaceful these days.

Last night, a fire broke out in the civilian area, killing five people. Moreover, it was five people with weapons—Dean remembered it clearly. When he said this, An Luo had a look of sadness on his face.

therefore. Not only the upper city, the old castle, and the lower city, the marquis has also begun to send great knights.

During this period, An Luo was able to come here as a witness, apart from being grateful for Dean's "life-saving grace" in the battle, it was more to share the worries of the old Marquis.

This is what every subordinate knight should do.

And Dean didn't care about that.

At least, he felt that An Luo was not malicious.

"Let's go, let's go back to our residence!"

Dean said, and walked out of the shop with two of his subordinates, while old Ander took a buddy to send Dean and his party to the door of the shop.

The two parties bid farewell in their respective identities, but no one noticed that Dean drew a pattern in the most inconspicuous corner outside his shop in an instant.

...

The lunch in the residence in the upper city is as rich as ever.

The Marquis of Vauban will not skimp on anything in this regard, on the contrary, he is unusually generous——

Pieces of grilled horn lamb, golden bread, hard-boiled eggs, and a large pot of stew.

It can be said that, except for the lack of wine, everything looks so perfect.

Of course, this is the meal for the young people of the Feichalun Knights. The lunch for Dean, Huck and the Baroness Tire should be richer and more detailed.

However, both Dean and Huck sat at a dining table with the young people.

For Dean, as the head of a knight order, he must share the joys and sorrows with his subordinates. This is his responsibility and obligation.

Otherwise, how would you lead your subordinates to charge into battle?

As for Huck, his team leader and subordinates are all here, so why did he leave?

As for the food?

Still laughing loudly and eating meat happily, even, it has already surpassed the taste of the food itself.

At this time, a baron guard with two jars ran in——

"Captain Dean Ken, here is the honey and goat's milk that Miss Lily gave you!"

ps first update~

The decadence of not eating breakfast or lunch, coded to the last paragraph, almost fainted from hunger, hurry to eat... (to be continued) ()