C161 The Position of Baron
C161 The Position of Baron
This wealth could at least supply a small team of 1,000 people, and the expenses and expenses for a year.
When the cannon rang, ten thousand taels of gold appeared.
This war, on the surface, was filled with the smoke of war. However, in reality, it was a war of economic and financial resources.
"Thank you!" Ye Tian sincerely expressed his gratitude to Lin Fann. This bit of wealth seemed like a drop in the ocean to Lin Fann. But to the army, it was an unexpected windfall.
Qian Rushan also gritted his teeth. "I also donated 50,000 silver taels, 100,000 Qi Cultivating Pill, and 30,000 kilograms of first-grade Spirit Millet to show my support to the Human Clan!"
Ye Tian nodded. Lin Fann and Qian Rushan's donation could be considered a pleasant surprise.
Especially Lin Fann's Essence Yang Pill. It was a Medicine Pill that could directly increase one's combat strength. In the war-era, it could be considered the most scarce resource.
"You have indeed donated a lot of wealth. In return, I have decided to represent the Heavenly Abyss Empire and grant you two the position of third class baron. You will be given a quota of 100 guards."
Ye Tian hesitated for a moment and suddenly made a surprising decision.
The royal family was not something that ordinary people could enjoy.
It was not because you were powerful enough to match your title. This is a kind of recognition and respect from the Heavenly Abyss Imperial Family towards you.
Dukes, marquises, sons, and sons. There are a total of five types of titles. Each type of title is carefully divided into one, two, three grades.
Even the lowest rank, the third rank, had the right to be a soldier.
Above the viscount, one could enjoy the feudal fiefdom and rule a region.
Repaying a peach for a plum, this was Ye Tian's attitude.
He did not represent a friend now, but a prince of a dynasty.
From the perspective of a friend, no matter how much money Lin Fann and Qian Rushan gave Ye Tian, Ye Tian did not need to give anything back. This would only make their relationship distant.
However, as a prince of an empire, he would always reward those who contributed. This was a firm attitude.
After chatting for a while, Lin Fann's heart became heavy. It was not excessive to describe the Heavenly Abyss Empire as unstable as the wind and rain.
Sure enough, after the conversation, the situation in the Heavenly Abyss Empire had changed dramatically.
In just three months, 91 cities in the Heavenly Abyss Empire had been occupied by zombies. 211 cities had fallen into the hands of the demons.
The eight major families rebelled. The Tang family had cut off a piece of land and occupied 108 cities, declaring the establishment of the country as the Kingdom of Tang.
The Shangguan family remained silent and neutral. However, the tax of the fifty-six cities that belonged to the Shangguan family was no longer paid. It was no longer related to the Heavenly Abyss Empire.
The merchants who had forced Hsu Rou to marry had also taken control of thirty-two cities. They had vaguely become feudal lords.
The other five families kept a low profile and guarded the cities in their territories, as if they were watching from the sidelines.
In a short period of time, the Heavenly Abyss Empire was in a mess. The Eighteen Princes, Ye Tian, returned to the Imperial Capital to settle the chaos.
The Black Tortoise City was also dragged into the chaos. The Black Tortoise City was one of the cities controlled by the merchants.
The taxes on the slaves in the Black Tortoise City suddenly increased. It was three times more than before, causing the people to suffer, and their resentment soared to the sky.
Walking on the streets of the Black Tortoise City, Lin Fann looked at the desolate scene in front of him. He couldn't help but feel a trace of sadness in his heart. On normal days, the bustling streets were filled with people and carriages, and now, the number of people was rare, and the windows were tightly shut.
The taxes were too heavy, causing many shops to be unable to continue their business. The daily income was not enough for Tax Officer to extort and blackmail.
Three months ago, Black Stone King suddenly announced that he was going into seclusion. After that, he lost the message.
The current Black Tortoise City was ruled by a person called Shang Xin, who was sent by the merchants. He was unrestrained and unrestrained.
Shang Xin was a granduncle level figure of the Shang Family. He had eight hundred years of lifespan. He had cultivated to the eighth layer of the Acupoint Treasury. And under his command, there was a personal guard of the merchant family. There was a total of 100,000 people in the army, and there were a total of 12 experts above the Acupoint Treasury. The rest of them were all at the Body Refining Level or above.
Apart from the Lin family and the Hsu family, who still had their power and influence, such a terrifying force could only be felt. There was no other force that could fight against such a powerful force. No matter how much resentment you had in your heart, in order to protect your own life, you could only seek justice.
"You are Lin Fann?" Walking on the street, Lin Fann was filled with emotions.
A figure stopped his horse. It was a flaming horse, a common savage beast. It was born with an affinity with fire. It traveled a hundred thousand miles a day without a single drop of sweat. When it reached adulthood, it would have the combat strength equivalent to a Body Refining Level. On the back of the horse sat a middle-aged man.
This middle-aged man was wearing a silver white battle armor. His face was angular and resolute, and his eyes were shining brightly.
"Who are you?" Lin Fann's mind was calm. Ordinary people might fear this kind of commander. However, it seemed like Lin Fann was just an ordinary man, he was only at the Body Refining Level Five.
This little bit of combat strength could no longer be taken into Lin Fann's eyes.
He used the Baron position to recruit a hundred guards, and the lowest level of them was Body Refining Level Three warriors!
Of course, these guards were slaves that Lin Fann bought from the Myriad Treasure Pavilion. They cost a lot, but it was still within Lin Fann's acceptable range.
"I am Shang Qiangwei, Qian Yuangshi. Your Lin's Variety Store is suspected of selling military supplies and violates the law of business. Come with me!"
"Selling military supplies? My Lin's Variety Store only sells Medicine Pill magic tools, never military supplies! I think you guys are mistaken! " Lin Fann had always maintained a calm attitude and was unwilling to make too many enemies.
However, Shang Gu sneered, "Since you are Lin Fann, then the person I am looking for is right! Your Pill Pool and Essence Yang Pill! They have already been listed in the list of military supplies by the law of my business. You dare to sell them, that is violating the law. Your crime shall be the death of nine generations of your family! "
Lin Fann looked at Shang Gu's ferocious face and suddenly understood. This fellow was simply coveting his Essence Yang Pill and Pill Pool, so he put on a big hat and wanted to kill someone and steal their wealth!
This was a cliché plot, but it would happen in any world.
Lin Fann waved his hand, "Since your business listed these things as military supplies, then my Lin's Variety Store will not sell them! I can't afford to offend them, can't I hide?"
Lin Fann revealed a strange smile. It was not like he was afraid, but more like a hunter who had caught his prey.
"If you say you will not sell them, then you will not sell them! Then what about the things you sold earlier? Hurry up and follow me back to the city lord's manor to plead guilty and be executed. Perhaps my merchant can still be benevolent and compassionate and spare your life!"
That Shang Gu still held onto Lin Fann and refused to let him go.
Lin Fann stood where he was and remained unmoved. "Since you said that I am selling, I will definitely need evidence! If you can find that evidence, I will plead guilty and be executed!"
Shang Gu laughed loudly and said, "That's good! I will find this witness. When the evidence and witnesses are here, I will see what else you have to say!"
After the time it took to make a cup of tea, hundreds of onlookers gathered on the streets.
Even the patriarch of Lin family, Lin Qianqiu, had come! The Lin family was constantly supplying Essence Yang Pill and One-transformation Qi Cultivating Pill to the Lin family, which had won the goodwill of many higher ups. Even some old monsters who lived in seclusion vaguely expressed that they owed Lin Fann a favor.
Shang Gu's subordinates had also gathered ten soldiers. Three men dressed in brocade clothes were escorted by the soldiers. They were cowering in fear and had terrifying expressions on their faces.
The three of them were indeed the buyers who had just bought the Essence Yang Pill from Lin's Variety Store yesterday.
These were also the so-called witnesses that Shang Gu had found, and they wanted to verify Lin Fann's testimony.
This operation was an order from the higher-ups. Not only did they want to kill Lin Fann, they also wanted to take the opportunity to show off the might of the merchants. To put it bluntly, this was to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.
Lin Fann had become a pitiful tool for the Shang family to establish their prestige in the Black Tortoise City.
"Everyone, watch carefully! This Lin Fann ran the Lin's Variety Store. He violates the laws of my business. He runs the Essence Yang Pill and the Pill Pool. These two military supplies. According to the laws of the business, nine generations of his family will be killed!
This trial will be conducted in front of a large crowd! There will be no suspicion of cheating at all!"
Shang Gu's voice was loud and clear, like a Lord Qingtian.
However, when his words fell into Lin Qianqiu's ears, it felt extremely awkward.
Lin Fann was a disciple of the Lin family, and all the direct descendants of the Lin family were related to him.
Killing all of Lin Fann's family members, was he going to annihilate the entire Lin family? But after that, Lin Qianqiu's expression became even stranger. It seemed like Lin Fann's mother was a disciple of the Shangguan family. She had killed all nine of Lin Fann's family members, and even the Shangguan family was going to be destroyed by the merchants?
Lin Fann looked at the three of them with a cold gaze, "You said that the three of them bought Essence Yang Pill from the Lin's Variety Store?"
"That's right!" Shang Gu was firm and resolute.
Lin Fann glanced at the three of them. "Have you three seen me before?"
The three of them suddenly had a trace of spirit, and their eyes were confused. "This lowly one has never seen Young Master."
The three of them said at the same time.
The fat Qian Rushan, who was mixed in the crowd, couldn't help but laugh. You are giving Lin Fann a witness. Isn't this asking for a beating? Lin Fann was a Yin Spirit Priest, and with just a glance, he could control the thoughts and emotions of these three people.
When the three of them spoke, Shang Gu's expression suddenly changed. A horsewhip fell to the ground.
"You three bastards, what do you mean?"
Lin Fann slightly raised his palm and held the whip that fell to the ground.
"Lord Shang Gu, what do you mean? The witness couldn't confess. Could it be that you want to take the beating as a confession?" Lin Fann's expression was cold as he looked at Shang Gu.
Shang Gu was so angry that his face almost turned red. He was gasping for breath, unable to utter a single word.
"Speak, why did you come here to report me as witnesses? It's alright, don't be afraid of Shang Gu. If they're unreasonable, then I can protect you!" Lin Fann's role changed, and he became the umbrella for the three of them.
One of the brocade-robed men said timidly, "Yes, it was the merchants who wanted to occupy Young Master's shop. That's why they came to us to slander the three of us!
They said that if the three of us don't use what they said as evidence to prove that Young Master is guilty, they will kill our entire family! "
As soon as the witness spoke, the onlookers looked at Shang Gu with strange expressions.
This merchant's way of doing things was too dishonest! If you slander him, then slander him. You actually found three witnesses with weak wills!
Shang Gu was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
Lin Fann cupped his hands and said, "Lord Shang Gu, why do you have to be like this? You want the Essence Yang Pill in my shop. I will give it to all of you. Here are three thousand Essence Yang Pills, and I will give it to Lord Shang Gu. Since the merchant has set the law, we do not need to sell the Essence Yang Pill in our shop. If we close the Pill Pool, then we'll follow the order!
From now on, the Lin family Sundry Goods Store will no longer operate two businesses!"
When Lin Fann said this, the expressions of some of the disciples from the big families changed.