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Chapter 5 Pleading for the people(1/2)

The journey was uneventful and the group arrived at York City smoothly.

As the county town of Yorkshire, York City is naturally more prosperous and lively than ordinary cities, and its momentum is extraordinary. However, the thick city walls and the numerous scars on the towering Arrow Castle faithfully record the raging wars and smoke-filled buildings.

The historical scene of the city struggling with fighting and groaning.

It was already evening when the birthday party from Gaia Town arrived in York City. Since there had been an endless stream of people arriving from all over Yorkshire to celebrate birthdays at the Earl's Mansion in the past few days, the city gate guards did not check carefully and found out.

After discovering the identities of Tour and others, he let them into the city.

Everyone settled in an inn in the southeast corner of the city. The innkeeper Jack was an old friend of Tull and had already arranged rooms for everyone. Otherwise, if they were to find an inn at this time, they would definitely not be able to accommodate these twenty people.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark and everyone was well settled, Wei En came to Tour and said, "Uncle, I have something to go out and will be back soon. You have to worry about this place."

Tour was stunned: "Tomorrow we are going to visit the count, why don't you go to bed early?"

Wei En smiled and said: "I'll be back soon, I won't miss anything. You guys eat first, don't wait for me." After saying that, without waiting for Tur's reply, he turned around and walked out.

Tur wanted to say something else, but when he saw that Wei En had already walked away, he sighed and stopped talking.

Ruola walked gently to her father's side and said, "Why is he going?"

Tu'er shook his head and said: "I don't know. He said he wanted to go out to do some errands."

"What the hell is this guy doing?" Ruola frowned.

Tur turned his head when he heard this, stared at Ruola, and said nothing.

Ruola said angrily: "Dad, what are you looking at?"

Tour said slowly: "Ruola, what's wrong with you? Wei'en is a man with poetry and books in his belly, quick thinking, and a kind and kind person. You and he have known each other for a short time, why do you have such a big prejudice?"

"Me." Ruola bit her lip; "Who says I have any prejudice against him? I just can't stand how mysterious and mysterious he is in everything. Hmph!"

Tu'er shook his head and said: "My child, you are wrong. Extraordinary people do extraordinary things, and Wei En is no better than ordinary people. You cannot blame him for everything. Besides, we are not his leaders. Do we have to report to you for everything?"

"Dad, what are you talking about? Who told him to report it?" Ruola seemed a little angry, stamped her feet angrily, turned around and left: "Don't mind me, I just don't like him."

Tu'er looked at his daughter's back and sighed in his heart. The girl changed her age, how could this child become so unreasonable? Could it be that he had spoiled her. Thinking of this, Tu'er thought of Ruola's early

The deceased mother looked up at the sky, silent.

Wei En took a map of York City and asked a few passers-by. Soon he came to a mansion. The mansion was not large, but the design was very exquisite. There were two soldiers standing at the door. They looked like they were no ordinary servants.

They actually looked like regular soldiers guarding the city.

Wei En stood at the door and glanced at the horizontal plaque on the door, which read three golden characters, "Baron's Mansion". It was shining under the lanterns on both sides, and he knew he had found the right place.

Wei En walked forward and said, "Is this the residence of Baron Dudek?"

"Exactly. What's the matter with you?" a military guard replied.

"My name is Wei En. I heard that the Baron is suffering from a serious illness, so I came here to offer medicine." Wei En replied.

The military guard suddenly changed his color and said angrily: "Our Baron is in good health, so where is the disease? You are spreading rumors here, do you want to go to jail and eat free rice?"

Wei En smiled and said: "The Baron is old and it is normal for him to suffer from some diseases. Why don't you inform me? I am a countryman. If there is anything rude in my words, please forgive me." As he said,

, handed over the three silver coins in his hand.

The military guard was about to scold him when he saw the silver coin in Wei En's hand, and the anger on his face became less angry. Seeing this, another military guard quietly said a few words: "Brother, this person

His clothes are ordinary, but his appearance is dignified, he speaks clearly, and he has some background. Besides, how can this rumor maker come to look for trouble? Is he really impatient with life?"

The military guard nodded and shook Wei'en's hand in a friendly manner. The technique was very skillful. After weighing it in his hand, he looked at Wei'en with a gentler look and smiled: "Who said you can't

Polite? You are very polite. In this case, I will go and inform you. Whether the Baron can see you or not depends on your luck."

"Thank you so much." Wei En bowed and bowed.

Not long after, the military guard came out in a hurry, followed by a young woman who looked like she was a maid. The maid walked to the door and said, "Who is Mr. Wei'en who presented the medicine?"

Wei En walked forward and said with a smile, "That's right."

The maid looked him up and down and said, "Master Baron, please come in and talk."

Wei En thanked the two sergeants and followed the maid into the mansion.

After walking for a while, the two came to the living room. The maid came into the hall and said respectfully: "Sir, that man is already here."

The living room was brightly lit with candles and the door was wide open. Wei En stood outside the hall and looked in. He saw an old man with a gray beard sitting in front of a round table, with a solemn expression, but he seemed to be tired.

"Let him in." The old man said calmly.

The maid turned around and said hello, and Wei En hurriedly walked into the hall, bowed and said: "I, Wei En, would like to say hello to the Baron, and wish him good health and all the best."

Baron Dudek nodded and said: "Thank you for your greetings. May I ask, what can I do for you?"

Wei En said: "Exactly." As he said that, he took out the deer antler paste from his arms and held it in front of him with both hands.

Dudek was slightly startled and signaled to the maid standing next to him. The maid took the deer antler paste and handed it to the baron.

The baron opened the bag, and a strong aroma hit his nostrils, which was refreshing. He looked into the bag and saw a pile of pure white paste-like solidification, which was very white and crystal clear.

Dudek raised his head and looked at Wei En, with a questioning look in his eyes.

"Mr. Baron, this is deer antler paste carefully brewed from adult wind deer antlers. It is a top-quality medicine. It is very effective whether used externally or internally. Especially," he paused and said, "it is good for rheumatism."

Wonderful effect.”

After listening to Wei En's introduction, Dudek's eyes that had seemed weak just now suddenly shone with surprise and joy. Deer antler paste is rare and rare, known as "white gold". He has traveled extensively and has rich experience, so he naturally knows its benefits.

Efficacy and value..

His hands were trembling slightly, and Dudek could not suppress the excitement in his heart. During this period, the earl celebrated his birthday. As the chief deacon of the earl's affairs, Dudek was busy all day long. He was so tired that he suffered from old problems and could hardly even rest at night.

All have become problems.

Dudek once again stared at the deer antler paste carefully. After a long time, he reluctantly shifted his gaze, looked at Wei En, and suddenly said: "Did someone from my family tell you that I have rheumatism?"

"I'm just a rural farmer, and I have never known anyone from your family." Wei En shook his head.

"Then how did you know?" Dudek asked curiously.

Wei En took out a book, which was "Annals of Yorkshire". He raised his hand and showed the cover to Dudek and said: "It is recorded in the Chronicles that your Excellency is the right-hand man of the Earl. Over the years, he has suppressed bandits and provided disaster relief.

The people of Yorkshire have done countless good things for their livelihood. You have led troops abroad for a long time, and you must have suffered a lot. Soldiers who have been in the army for a lifetime are prone to bone pains such as arthritis. You once stationed troops in Greenland Moor, where the natural environment

The moisture is very heavy, and the Qingjiang River overflowed a few years ago, and you have taken the lead and have been stationed on the front line of flood relief. So I guess that Mr. Baron has worked hard and merited a lot, and his body is inevitably overworked. With God's blessing, he may not suffer from other illnesses.

But rheumatism is unavoidable."

Dudek sat in a chair and listened quietly to Wei En's explanation. He felt that although his words were short, each word hit his heart. For a moment, his heart was filled with emotion and emotion from decades of hard work.

, making him speechless. He was originally an ordinary soldier in the army, but by chance he was appreciated by the earl. From then on, he worked hard and worked hard, step by step, to become rich and wealthy today. Now, through hard work, he was made a nobleman by the royal family.

, became a baron, but behind all this prominence and honor, God knows how much he paid. At least, he overspent his health, leaving scars and illnesses all over his body.

"Sit down." After a while, Dudek waved his left hand, asking Wei En to sit down.

Wei En sat down, looked at Dudek's face, and said: "It's the Earl's fiftieth birthday. The Baron must be very tired."

"Yes. My legs have been hurting so much these past two days that I wish I could just cut them off with a knife. Now that I can do it once and for all, I don't have to worry about those chores all day long."

Wei En smiled and said: "No, if it is missing the Baron's legs, how can a Yorkshire horse run?" The area of ​​Yorkshire is like a running headless horse, Wei En said this.

Dudek shook his head and smiled: "Young man, I accept your offer. By the way, this deer antler paste is expensive. How much are you willing to sell it to me? As long as I can afford it, we can negotiate."

Wei En said sternly: "Sir, what are you talking about? I will do business on your head and let the people know about it in the future. I'm afraid I will be hacked to death as soon as I step out."

Dudek laughed and said, "Tea, please."

Wei En raised his glass to drink, but Dudek frowned and said to the maid standing aside: "Alice, go get my good tea. Isn't this kind of rubbish a sign of neglect of the guests?"

Wei'en said hurriedly: "Sir, please don't be polite. I am a rough man, and I will do it if I have saliva."

"Are you a rough man?" Dudek laughed and said, "If you are a rough man, where will I put you?"

The tea was put back on, and soon the aroma of tea filled the room, making the atmosphere a little warmer.

Wei En stared at the tea leaves floating leisurely in the cup, and sighed in his heart, how long has it been since he drank such good tea? It seemed like a few months, and it seemed like many years.

Dudek said slowly: "While you are making tea, Wei En, tell me your reason for coming."

Wei En was stunned for a moment, his thoughts came out of his trance, and he said: "My lord, to be honest, I came to the county this time for the earl's birthday."

"Oh, you want to get an official position?" Wei En's answer did not surprise Dudek, but he was in a really good mood now, so he didn't use official accent.

Wei En shook his head and said: "It's not for myself, Lord Baron. I'm here to ask for orders from hundreds of residents of Gaiya Town."

"Gaia Town? Oh, I remembered. Old Tour reported some time ago that he was going to bring gifts and a choir to celebrate his birthday. I have approved it. Have you arrived today?"

"I'll be here when I get to the county town next time," Wei'en said.

"Hmm. By the way, what does that chorus mean? It sounds very interesting." Dudek picked up the tea cup and blew on the floating leaves.

Wei En decided to keep the story short: "We are going to sing a hymn to cheer for the Earl's birthday ceremony."

"Isn't that great? Why did you come to me in such a hurry?" Dudek put down his teacup and frowned.

"Sir, I think that among the troupes from all over Yorkshire who have come to celebrate their birthday, we are not the only one from Gaea who is preparing to entertain us with performances."

Dudek thought for a while and said: "Well. There should be a few dance teams and acrobatic teams. I arranged for them to perform for the count during the birthday banquet at noon."

Wei En said: "Then, sir, could you please separate us from them and arrange it at another time?"
To be continued...
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