Lord of Rot

Chapter 482: Pledge allegiance to me (7400 words) (page 13)

The preliminary planning of the wing cavalry has begun. Several ravens spread their wings and flew to all the territories under Li Qi's command. They will bring Li Qi's orders to select the most elite young warriors, and they will be led by extraordinary people to gather in the water stream. .

It can be used as a supporting force to show Li Qi's attitude to the outside world. He can also station troops to make those who spy on the orphans and widows in Shuijian be more honest.

While letting the craftsmen continue to study and modify the wing decorations, plate armor, and horse gear of the Hussars, Li Qi could not take any time off.

He went to Ironstone City many times to discuss the iron ore business with Baron Sparks.

Iron ore is an important resource that cannot be missing in war. Some time ago, Baron Sparks would definitely have rejected Li Qi's behavior of buying large quantities of iron ore and hoarding armor and weapons.

Baron Porcupine also has gunpowder weapons that can be used purely for crushing on the battlefield. To provide him with iron ore support is to offend other lords.

In particular, they were married to the first and only baron under the eldest prince.

For some reasons, the unpleasantness between the eldest prince and Baron Porcupine was also spread as a story among the nobles.

But now the problem lies here, the eldest prince is dead, and the situation of Nenniu Baron Wufang, who has taken sides early, has become very embarrassing.

The only great supporter, the future king, died just like that.

Go and seek refuge with the second prince yourself?

The king only has two sons who have the right to inherit. Knowing that there are countless people surrendering to the second prince, the nobles who were still waiting on the sidelines have already swarmed in. How could it be possible that you, a mere young cow, would get the turn of Baron Wufang.

Therefore, Baron Sparks' attitude was not very firm when faced with Li Qi's idea of ​​purchasing iron ore.

When your backer's backer falls, you have to find a new home.

In the end, Li Qi finalized a cooperation contract with Spark Baron.

Iron Stone City will provide iron ore, but because the Porcupine Territory is short of manpower, Iron Stone City will be asked to help refine the iron ore, and the refined iron ingots will be sent directly to the Porcupine Territory.

The porcupine leader has to bear the fire consumption and labor costs during iron ore refining.

At the gate of Ironstone Castle, Baron Sparks held a sheepskin contract and looked at the figure gradually going away.

"Father."

Hearing the voice, he turned his head and looked at the heartthrob who had put on a dignified dress and a fur shawl.

Baron Sparks sighed: "I had thought about letting you marry him."

But the original Spark Baron invited Li Qi not because he saw his potential, but because of the baron's identity.

So after Li Qi showed no interest in his daughter, he didn't force her. She was just a young baron in a remote country, and the only way to the outside world was still blocked by him.

Who would have thought that in just two or three years, the other party would have become a big shot that makes him laugh every time he meets him.

If he had persisted a little more, for example, would rather spend more money..., he knew that the Porcupine Baron was very poor at the time, and the other party would definitely not refuse his benefits and inducements of tens of thousands of gold days. As for the small things that happened to his daughter, she It's just that I'm young and a little playful, it's nothing.

He was very confident that Li Qi at that time would not refuse. A man like him who was not obsessed with women would not care about his daughter's playfulness, because he only wanted power and power in his heart. A green wife is nothing.

He had never known this in his life. All Baron Sparks can do now is to get closer to Li Qi as much as possible.

Even if we don't discuss those external factors, the conditions offered by Baron Porcupine are something he can't refuse. It's up to him to decide how much the iron ore consumes. This is a sure-profit deal.

"I will go to Donggang City tomorrow." Baron Sparks moved his eyes upward and looked at the sky: "I hope the peaceful days can continue for a while."

……

Li Qi stood on the deck of the Porcupine, looking into the distance.

Sea Breeze got into his collar and pierced his body like a knife.

After all, there are only a few people like him who can ignore the severe cold and heat. Except for the busy sailors, the vast majority of people still choose to hide in the cabin.

Li Qi turned around and returned to the cabin, pouring himself a glass of special magic cocktail.

The thunder gem on his chest is always working. Fortunately, he has found a more elegant way to take drugs. Otherwise, he would eat Haisai for several meals a day, not to mention that it might create a wrong perception among his subordinates that the lord is a loser. My cheeks are also tired from eating.

"How is the new ship?" Li Qi looked at Pili.

After the old captain led a group of apprentices, he gradually retired from the front line and was finally able to sit happily on the deck and drink wine every day.

It was only because the lord was on the boat today that Pili had to restrain his urge to drink.

He looked at the wine glass in Li Qi's hand, swallowed dryly, moistened his lips with his tongue, and then replied: "Sir, I have already consulted with a familiar shipbuilder, and we will make a decision soon."

"Just take the person back to the Porcupine Collar," Li Qi said, "I can pay double, um... triple the salary."

Pili nodded quickly: "Yes! They will definitely agree."

No one has trouble with money.

Where I got stuck before was the price issue.

"When building the ship, I will ask some people to follow me and study the loading of the artillery. Remember to give them good instructions."

Before this, the combination of artillery and ships was too rigid and the effect was not good. The battleship needed to be redesigned.

Li Qi finished the cocktail in his hand and put down the cup: "I'm going to rest for a while. Remind me again when we get to Donggang City."

"Yes, my lord."

……

Eastport City, Roaring Fort.

The atmosphere in the entire castle became very heavy, and the funeral was held in a huge open space by the seaside in Donggang City.

Waves wash over the beach.

As the heir, the 'Golden Stallion' Pine Leopold picked up the firewood and placed it on the firewood shelf that had been built high.

Red Rose sniffed, picked up a piece of firewood, walked over, and placed it on the firewood shelf.

As an illegitimate child, Xiduo Haihai was not qualified to collect firewood, so he could only stand in the corner of the crowd and watch quietly. When Li Qi looked at him, he found that there were tears in Xiduo Haihai's eyes.

"He was born strong and has always been great." Taylor Ross stood next to Li Qi. The undefeated veteran who was not good at talking also had red eyes at this time.

"Yes." Li Qi nodded: "I still remember the twinkling light in my father's eyes when he mentioned the Duke. Being able to fight for the Duke and kill the enemy is the most proud thing in my father's life."

Ahead, when Red Rose came back, tears had already burst onto her face. It was Miss Golden Daisy of the Cavendish family who stood up on tiptoes in time, pulled Red Rose and held her in her arms. The little girl's eyes were also red, but She stopped breathing and sniffed, and when she noticed Li Qi's eyes looking over, she glared.

Li Qi was a little confused. Last time you celebrated your birthday, I gave you a gift, okay?

It's not that he's not sentimental enough, he's just not that afraid of death. It's true that he doesn't want to die because he misses too much in this world.

But in Li Qi's mind, death may not be a new journey, just like he came here from the earth.