Iron Power And Sorcerer

Iron Power And Sorcerer Chapter 377

2021-12-17

Chapter 377 vortex (3)

If there is no introduction of Bai Ying's generous words, Winters probably Paul Wupper would not be associated with the famous mayor of Steelcastle.

Because His Excellency the Mayor had a face of indulgence and overindulgence: sallow skin, red eyes, dark purple pimples spreading around the nose and lips.

From the looks of it, Paul Wupper looks like he's in his early forties, but he's probably much younger—the wine empties out of his body, causing him to age prematurely.

But then again, it doesn't surprise Winters at all that White Eagle can form a deep personal relationship with such a person.

After Mayor Paul Wupper entered the door, he first walked around in the company of White Eagle, chatting with other guests.

After a round of greetings, Paul Wupper approached the corner where Colonel Bern, Winters and the old blacksmiths were.

Paul Wupper walked cautiously, as if afraid of falling at any moment. Under the solemn velvet coat, two small thick legs wrapped in fashionable light-colored stockings moved reluctantly.

"Your Excellency the Mayor." Colonel Berne greeted.

"Oh, Colonel, you're here too." Paul Wupper managed to squeeze out a smile and mumbled indistinctly, "It's very good."

Smith The old man waited for a while before extending the hand, with a lukewarm tone: "Mayor Wupper."

Paul Wupper's face was filled with a flattering smile, and he hurriedly extended the hand : "Why don't you call me Paul as you used to? Schmidt father."

Winters saw the rough, dark, scarred hand briefly shake with the fat, clean hand Grip, and then quickly separate.

Since Schmidt has made a statement, the other old blacksmiths have not embarrassed Mayor Wupper. Someone said hello, someone shook hands, and someone — like the one-eyed blacksmith — said hello after a little nodded.

Paul Wupper wanted to chat a few more gossips, but Schmid didn't give the other party a chance to talk about it, and blunt asked the most concerned question: "How do you plan to solve the trade ban? , Your Excellency the Mayor."

Paul Wupper's expression became a little stiff, he faltered: "Didn't you and I talk before?"

"Have a conversation. , but you made no promises, any promises I could trust, Your Excellency Mayor!" Schmid ruthless.

"You know, non-interference in the Palatine Civil War is a formal decision of the upper council." Paul Wupper's eyes dodged: "Although Solingen is called an autonomous state and Steel Castle is called an autonomous city, we can It's part of Monta after all and has to obey the laws of the Republic."

"[Indignant Monta swears]! When will the kneeless bastards of the Hornberg get to Solingen?" The one-eyed old blacksmith Cursed: "The upper council? The circus of the Federal Governors! Their laws are shit? Did the lower council pass? Did the great council pass it?"

The one-eyed old blacksmith used a very vulgar sentence Monta's swear words should literally mean [the servant who holds the master's egg behind him as he walks]. Winters didn't understand it at first, but combined with the context, he felt that the one-eyed old blacksmith should be scolding the Hornblower for being stubborn.

Another old blacksmith also said coldly: "After all, the battle halberd is in the hands of others, and of course they can take whatever they want."

Paul Wupper Wiping the sweat on his forehead, he cast a look of help at Colonel Bern: "

"Everyone, the Legion of the Republic is not used to deal with your own people. Colonel Berne cleared his throat. "Anyway, the states have enjoyed peace for two generations, haven't they?" No more compulsory military service, no more extortionate and miscellaneous taxes. Several people compared the army to the weapons in the hands of robbers, which really made me a little sad. "

The one-eyed old blacksmith is snorted, no longer foul-mouthed.

"The ban is only a weapons ban. Seeing that the atmosphere has eased, Paul Wupper hurriedly added: "The export of other goods is not restricted, and business can still be done normally. "

It's good that Paul Wupper didn't speak, but when he spoke, it aroused the anger of several old blacksmiths again.

"Is the iron a weapon?" Are steel cakes considered weapons? Isn't iron material also in the ban? The old man with a hoarse voice slammed the wine glass on the table: "I'll put my words here - don't sell Palatine weapons, and don't want to ship other goods!" Or when did the Platonic become extra tolerant and I don't know? "

"The Paratus always use our iron tools, and it is impossible to block the Ember River forever." It's really not possible, you can still go by land..."

"Go by land? where to go? The one-eyed old blacksmith rudely interrupted Mayor Wupper: "East?" To Vine? To the north? to the empire? Or go west? Looking for barbarians on wasteland to do business? "

Paul Wupper's tone seemed to beg for mercy, and even Winters could see that he was exhausted: "There are also moral considerations for not getting involved in the Palatine Civil War, earning bloody money from allies. Money can ruin Steel Castle's goodwill and damage long-term interests. "

"Morality? "The questioning voice is as harsh as glass shards in the throat, sharper than a dagger: "The United Provinces forbid us to sell weapons, so what are they doing?" Our forge is as cold as an ice cellar, but the chimneys of the Victory Arsenal are blowing black clouds. They are building weapons day and night, ready to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune! "

Winters' memories were triggered by the "Victory Arsenal", he remembered the sky-high fire in the Jade City port area that night: the province rebuilt the Victory Arsenal?

Paul Wupper is speechless It can be said that he secretly glanced at the audience. In addition to a few old blacksmiths, there were only Colonel Bern and the Colonel's adjutant - his eyes hardly stopped on Winters.

Seeing that there were no outsiders, the dignified mayor of Steelcastle was bitter. Face, defending himself in a low voice: "The decree directly signed by the upper parliament does not mean that it can be lifted. I have sent someone to the horn castle to defend the Schmidt father... Gentlemen, the most important thing at the moment is the general election. Only if I am the mayor of Steelcastle can I continue to negotiate with the Great Council to safeguard Steelcastle's interests. "

"So, gentlemen. "Paul Wupper looked at the old blacksmiths expectantly: "Can I get your support? "

Several old blacksmiths looked towards Schmidt at the same time.

Old man Schmidt gave an ambiguous answer: "Every forge master will eventually Support whoever they see as the best fit. "

"The forge continues to go out." "The one-eyed old blacksmith continued with grief and sarcasm: "Who knows whether our forge will still be ours in the future?" "

Paul Wupper's disappointment could hardly be concealed. He licked his lips and comforted the old blacksmiths in a low voice: "There is always a way to solve the problem for everyone..."

After finishing speaking, Paul Wupper also felt that the atmosphere was too bad, and it was useless to continue talking. So he found an excuse and planned to get out of the circle of old blacksmiths.

It happened that Colonel Berne He also consulted with Mayor Wupper about winter training, so he left with Paul Wupper.

Winters memorized the faces and information of the old blacksmiths for the last time, and politely asked several old men Greetings, he also left naturally.

Colonel Berne was looking for Mayor Wupper to talk about business, and Winters couldn't go with it. He originally planned to go to Carman and Anna, but unexpectedly found Carol Eddard waving to him.

"You know Colonel Bern? asked Ed Old Mister, slightly surprised.

Winters replied, "I only learned the name today. "

"How is that..."

"It's a long story." ' Winters explained succinctly: 'Colonel Berne took me as an emissary for the Palatine military government. Who is he again? "

"Colonel Bern?" "

"Yes. "

"Solingen's highest military Chief-In-Charge, a war hero who served in overseas colonies." It is said that with his qualifications and merits, he should have been awarded the general baton, but he is still a colonel for some reason. He commanded two infantry battallions of the Eighth Legion, stationed just outside Steelcastle. "The old partner of Navarre Trading Company added: "The relationship between the Monta Army and the federal provinces is inextricably linked, so we generally do not take the initiative to approach Monta officers. "

Winters recalled the Colonel's unabashed hostility towards the Province and Veneta: "I can probably guess why Colonel Bern is not yet General Bern." "

"Why? "

"He hates the Veneta. "

Ed Old Mister looked calm: "General attitude. "

"He also hates Union Provinces." "

Ed Old Mister squinted at the guests in the hall: "That's pretty much all the Montans you can see at the moment. "

"He hates it very much." "

"so that's how it is." "Ed Old Mister patted his palm: "Then I'm not surprised if Your Excellency Colonel can become a general. "

Winters wanted to laugh but couldn't, he sighed: "You recruit me, must be in order to me introduce the seller?" "

"No, not an introduction." Carlo Ed explained in a hurry: "White Eagle said that he will send the seller to you, and he hopes you can make a business, but the specific terms still need you to negotiate with the seller in person. "

"Send it to me?" What kind of 'send' method? "

Eddard Old Mister summoned a servant of the Ester family, gave the latter a few simple instructions, turned to Winters and said, "Please follow him, Your Excellency." "

"Am I alone?" "

A smile appeared on Carlo Ed's gully face: "It is inconvenient for Mrs. to appear on this occasion. "

"Please help me call Father Kaman." ”

......

The servants of the Esther family led Winters and Kaman out of the hall, passed a fragrant corridor, and came to the small living room on the north side of the mansion

The servant asked Winters and Carman to wait in the small parlour, then stepped backwards out the door.

"[Old saying] Flores are always going to waste this thing. Shocked me. "Winters sniffed the scent in the air: "[Old phrase] Is the corridor also incense? Are spices free of money? ”

In winter, the ventilation is not smooth, and the smell of crowded places is inevitably turbid. To solve this problem, incense burners are installed throughout the hall of Esther's mansion, which continuously releases a special light fragrance into the air.

To Winters' surprise, Bai Ying actually used incense in corridors, small parlors and other places where there was no who.

"[Old saying] You are not talking to others. very happy? "Kaman asked angrily: "[Old language] What do you want me to do? "

"[Old language] Actually, I didn't say a word just now." ' Winters said solemnly: '[Old saying] the most important thing in a play is the finale, so I'm still Baron and you're still my personal priest. "

Kaman didn't answer at all.

"[Old saying] So..." Winters kicked Kaman: "[Old saying] Get up, stand up to me Go behind. There's no reason why I'm sitting and you're sitting too? "

Kaman was furious, but ended up taking a position behind Winters.

"[Old saying] Don't be angry, it's just a disguise." " Winters picked up the apple on the small table and handed it to Kaman: "[Old saying] Here, this is for you. "

Kaman took the apple and smashed Winters with his backhand.

"[Old saying] If you don't eat it, you don't eat it, so why waste it? "Winters deftly catches the apple and puts it back on the small table.

The wait is always long, and Winters leans back on the bench and casually asks Kaman, "[Old language] Father, can you?" Ask you a question? "

"[Old language] No. "Kaman snapped back.

"[Old language] Is there really a dive technique that can detect lies? "

"[Old phrase] Guess. "

"[old phrase] I guess not." " Winters analyzed it seriously: "[Old saying] Your Catholic Church is the lackey of the oath-breakers. If the Catholic Church has the dive technique to distinguish lies, then there will be no rebellion and conspiracy in the Empire. "

"[Old saying] You're right, no." "

Winters stood up abruptly: "[Old saying] Then what you used on the mountain that day..."

Kaman sneered: "[Old saying] I lied to you . "

Winters clutched his chest and was speechless for a while.

"How about [old phrase]?" "Kaman continued to sprinkle salt on the wound: "[Old language] Is it bad to be deceived? "

Winters sat down on the armchair and said quietly, "[Old saying] I can't tell the truth from the fake now." "

After a moment of silence, Kaman asked, half curious, half puzzled: "[Old language] Winters · Montagne, you never thought, if we really started that day, you what to do? "

"[Old language] What else can I do?" ' Winters answered honestly: "[Old phrase] I can only hope that you don't die in a dive technique, so at best I'll be beaten up by you, or...I'll beat you up." "

Kaman snorted with disdain.

Winters blinked and said in a deliberately relaxed tone: "[Old language] Now that I think back, the scene of that day Still vivid. If I can see Father Kaman's lost self-control, I'll be beaten up. It's worth it. "

Kaman's smile froze at the corner of his mouth.

"[Old language] I don't know if you still remember the details of that day." "Winters cleared his throat. "[Old phrase] I remember it very well. "

Kaman suddenly stopped speaking.

"[Old language] I don't know who it is, clenching his fists tightly, his eyes are as big as bells, and he seems to be crazy the bull. "

Kaman fell into complete silence.

"[Old phrase] I thought we were friends." " Winters imitated Kaman's tone sternly: "[Old phrase] That's how you treat your friends? "

Kaman spit out the words with difficulty: "[Old saying] Enough, stop talking..."

How is it possible? Pursuing the victory is the tactician's choice.

Winters asked curiously: "[Old language] How did you get these words out? 'You are really not ashamed to say these words, as expected of you'. "

Kaman's voice is getting weaker and weaker: "[Old language] I beg you to stop talking..."

"[Old language] If this is in the novel, If you say such strange lines, you will be nailed to the pillar of shame for the rest of your life. "

"[Old language] Stop talking!" Kaman broke out without warning, grabbing Winters by the throat: "[Old language] Stop talking! do not talk! "

The priest's arms were surprisingly strong, and Winters was immediately breathless, struggling desperately, asking for a truce: "Okay! I will not say anymore! "

It was too late, Kaman let go and searched aimlessly in the small living room.

Winters asked alertly, "What are you doing?" "

"There is no other way." "Kaman mutter incantations:" Amnestics must be used. "

Winters startled: "And this dive technique? "

Kaman finally found his target. He grabbed the gauntlet of the bench and exerted force on his knees and arms at the same time. With a sound of "Kara", the carved solid wood gauntlet was broken by Kaman.

Kaman brought up the new Warhammer, turned his head fiercely and looked towards Winters: "It's not a dive technique. "

Winters realizes that the major event is bad: "You wait..."

"It's okay." Kaman slowly approached Winters: "It doesn't hurt at all. ”

Winters also grabbed the armrest of the bench beside him, trying to push up and down like Kaman.

The armrest was completely motionless.

Just as Winters planned When the Decomposition Spell blasted the armrest, the sound of heavy footsteps stopped the imminent duel.

Kaman froze for a moment, then walked quickly to the side of the bench and stood there with a blank face - the battle stick Hidden behind.

Winters calmed his breathing and resumed his relaxed sitting position.

The door opened, and a burly silhouette appeared in the doorway. The old blacksmith Schmidt walked into the small parlour with a bit of restraint.

Seeing the young man sitting on the bench, Old Schmid was puzzled: "You...is...you..."

Winters was also surprised at first, but He reacted quickly, got up neatly, walked up to the old blacksmith, held the old blacksmith's rough hand, and said with a smile, "Yes, Mr. Schmid, that's me."

[Late , sorry]
[Note 1: In the trade ban faced by Steel Castle, weapons and raw materials that can be made into weapons are not allowed to be sold to Palatu. That's why the old blacksmiths said, "We can't sell weapons, and we can't sell steel cakes and bars, so what else can we sell?" ]
[Note 2: The trade form of iron: In general, the trade form of iron, in addition to finished products, should be iron ingots (various metal ingots in WOW). However, iron ingots are actually only the main trading form in the era of "block smelting furnace", because the product of block smelting furnace is "block", which can be easily forged into "ingots"]
[But the form of "ingots" is not It is beneficial to be processed into common utensils, so after the blast furnace era, after human beings can obtain liquid iron, the main form of iron trade is bar iron (bar-shaped iron is more convenient for secondary processing), or iron plate (after there is a rolling mill) ]
[According to the History of Technology Second Volume, there was another form of trade in ancient "steel" - steel cakes. Steel cakes can be directly folded and forged into swords, which are easier to process than rods, granular materials, or pieces like jade steel]
[The Romans once imported steel cakes from the East to make weapons. The steel cakes are 5 inches in diameter, 0.5 inches thick, and weigh 2 pounds. They call it "Chinese iron" - it's actually produced in the Hyderabad region of India]
[There is also iron bean steel - granular steel, the price is comparable to precious metals]
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