Lord of the Oasis

The banquet at Stone Pass was unusually grand.

This is the first time that Kant has officially appeared after he actually took control of this place, announcing that this place has been controlled by him.

Of course, the tone was good, and all the invited squires and knights came as promised.

There are also those who are not invited.

For example, the managers of the large caravans stationed in the Stone Pass, in the name of representing the caravan behind them, licked their faces and came to the official residence one after another, bringing all kinds of exquisite and expensive handicrafts, wanting to attend the banquet.

Kant treated this equally and allowed these guys to enter the official residence for the banquet.

Even the commoners and the poor in the pass were given preferential treatment.

Usual food is distributed free of charge.

Rock-hard brown bread baked with rancid flour.

And at the bottom of the warehouse, dried meat and sausages that have been damp and hairy are all free ingredients distributed.

These things are impossible for the knights to eat, not even the guards in the official residence, or the slightly wealthier commoners, only the lowest-level commoners and poor people will eat them.

But it is precisely because the number of civilians and poor people at the bottom is too large that they even cause competition.

No one objected to Kant.

Almost everyone was praising the new lord's kindness.

That's right, in the eyes of these poor people and commoners, as well as small squires and small businessmen, Hard Stone Pass has indeed changed its lord, and the former Baron Dylan has been replaced by the current Baron Kant.

Of course, they can't tell the difference, they just follow the trend.

The sorrow of the little man.

It's just that for them, the opportunity for these poor and commoners to get enough food is really commendable.

The main reason is that these things are not Kant's own, they are all found in the warehouse of the official residence in the stone pass, and taking other people's things to send their own favors, this wave of prestige increases is very worthwhile.

The banquet started in the mansion.

A few bards, temporarily hired outside, played and sang songs common to the Lion Principality.

Pretty maids walked among the crowd, always adding desserts that were decreasing at any time on the long table, and carrying ale in small wooden barrels, allowing guests to enjoy the temptation of alcohol.

The knights of Swadia had already taken off their chainmail by this time.

Put on new and decent clothes.

with a smile on the face.

Every move carried the elegance of a nobleman, and the conversation with the guests was very pleasant, which made the atmosphere in this official residence even more intense, extremely lively and harmonious.

This was deliberately arranged by Kant and Fattis.

After all, visitors need someone to guide them.

A Swadian knight, who is a knight in the kingdom itself, or even a minor noble, can complete this task very well, at least chatting about the weather without the slightest problem.

What Kant needs is for everyone to feel the harmony and peace of this place.

He needs to stabilize Stone Pass.

Eat slowly!

Next to them, the vassal knights who originally belonged to Baron Dylan also spread out and integrated into the guests. Most of them chatted with each other with a smile, and there were obviously familiar people among them.

There are also a small number of people with stern faces, sitting alone in the corner, drinking ale to themselves without making a sound.

Kant arranged for someone to record them one by one.

These are all die-hards of Baron Dylan.

If there is no accident, they will be arranged to go to a mountain somewhere to quell the chaos of the demonized creatures, but for some unfortunate reasons, these knights encountered more terrifying and ferocious demonized creatures, causing the entire army to be wiped out.

The end result is that no one survives.

He doesn't need a guy who can betray him anytime.

As for the idea that time will affect everything, Kant will not consider it.

Even Fatis would not consider it.

What they have to do now is to quickly bring the Stone Pass under their control. Whether it is on the surface or in the dark, let everyone know that the current ruler is Kant from the Naron Desert!

At the same time there is a better reputation, to promote the reputation of Kant, to spread in the Principality of the Lion.

This is about future strategic planning.

Kant needed more than that.

There is also the entire Principality of Lions, and even the Silver Plate Kingdom further south!

The mere stone pass is just the main node carefully designed by Kant in order to put his hand into the lion principality, so as not to be directly cut off by a sudden knife.

After all, the location of this pass is really amazing.

"Looks good."

Kant held his glass in the center of the banquet.

Fatis stood beside him, and Baron Dylan was also waiting beside him.

But at this time, the real protagonist was Kant, and everyone looked at him with fear and respect. As for Baron Dylan next to him, he had already been ignored by most people.

Even if someone looked at Baron Dylan, their eyes were somewhat playful.

This is the loser.

To this kind of gaze, Baron Dylan clenched his hands tightly and clenched his teeth.

Once upon a time, these humble guys who wanted to please themselves even dared to appear in front of them, looking at him pretending to be contemptuous, and showing a pitiful and mocking smile?

But Baron Dylan could bear it, and his forbearance was even deeper than his brutal character.

In the past, he was the power that he obtained today through forbearance.

so-called brutality.

It's just a mask that was specially added to cover up!

Now he is obedient like a lamb, but in fact, Baron Dylan, who has been in contact with Countess Agatha, is still sneering in his heart. He is eager to see the faces of these guys when his allies appear in front of him. .

Although Baron Kant will not be killed by his own hands, but these people may not be!

not long time.

Because Countess Agatha's troops will arrive next week.

At that time, Kant, the little brat, was still at the Stone Pass, and these guys who came to the banquet were just about to leave but did not leave. After all, this banquet lasted for a full week, and it was a grand banquet.

For Baron Dylan, that's when the party begins!

All is quiet.

Kant didn't seem to notice.

The entire Stone Pass was in a grand celebration for 6 days.

The banquet of drunken fans was finally coming to an end. All the little nobles and small businessmen who came to the banquet gathered in the hall with satisfaction and chatted with each other quite excitedly.

They were informed that Baron Kant was said to be announcing important arrangements for the salt trade.

There is a high possibility.

The salt trade originally in the desert will be transferred to the Stone Pass!

And the amount of salt trade will increase exponentially. As long as someone can hold a big silver coin or a golden eagle, they can buy piles of fine white salt at the Stone Pass. There is no upper limit at all, while stocks last!

Whoever has the money can buy, which is the most popular way for large caravans.

almost a monopoly.

Although there will be compromises and balances among the large caravans, those small caravans have absolutely no strength that can be compromised, and can only be excluded from the huge profits of the salt trade.

But the reason they were so happy was Kant's announcement.

Caravans in Stone Pass have priority!

In other words, the merchants in the Stone Pass can be the first to purchase.

Although these salts will eventually be acquired by those big businessmen, the profits will definitely not be much, but as long as they change hands, they can get absolutely no small profits for small caravans, why not do it!

As a result, it can also be involved with large caravans. If you hug your thighs, it will be a better future!

Businessmen are always concerned about themselves.

Now they were desperate for Kant to announce the news.

And the managers of those large caravans still stood and listened at ease. For them, they could get more profits by paying a little profit, and there was no problem at all.

The exchange of interests between businessmen is sometimes as simple as that.

As for the interests of Baron Kant.

All are automatically ignored.

They are not fools. If they can hug the thighs of stronger nobles, they don't need the help of the little baron Kant. They all know in their hearts that this baron can't actually control the Stone Pass for too long.

Just taking advantage of this period of time to make a fortune and gain the relationship of some large caravans is the real thing.

This is the same idea as those vassal knights!

Kant came to the specially constructed stage.

Looking at the group of guests in front of him who were staring at him eagerly, with various emotions flashing in their eyes, Kant's mouth curled slightly and said, "Everyone may know, the salt trade that I will announce in the future."

"That's right!"

The crowd cheered.

Kant lowered his hands to signal calm.

Looking at them, he said without hesitation: "Next, the salt trade will indeed come to the Stone Pass. The specific regulations will be specially written and posted in a notice. Of course, the specific details are the same as everyone knows."

"Long live, Baron Kant, you are merciful! Most merciful lord!"

"Benevolent lord, yes, the most merciful lord!"

The merchants and small landowners cheered.

At this time, the wish in their hearts was realized, which almost gave them the cornerstone of their rapid rise, especially when it came to the salt trade. In the face of this hugely profitable trade, everyone would make a fortune.

That's right, this speed of making a fortune is a profit that they have never dared to imagine for several years!

"At the same time I will also lower taxes."

Kant smiled slightly.

Looking at these businessmen, he continued: "Especially the business tax and agricultural tax, I will reduce some trivial taxes to make our business more active."

"Benevolence! The most merciful lord!"

When they heard the tax cut, how could the businessmen veto it and cheered loudly.

This is something that a fool lord can't do. Now they look at Kant, it really seems to be looking at a fool, and they can't wait to jump up and take all the advantages.

Taxes represent the lord's income, especially in the territories with a strong commercial atmosphere, and taxation is the bulk of fiscal revenue.

Baron Dylan was also watching at this time.

Looking at Kant on the stage, a grim smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Come on, the time is almost up."