Chapter 1177 The Uncle Who Can't Be Provoked (Seeking Monthly Pass)
The northern branch of the Ruman Empire Intelligence Agency is a huge granite building. Almost the entire building is made of hard rocks quarried from the mountains.
It looks square and unusually heavy. Only heavy siege tools can be used to destroy it.
Anyone who knows a little bit about architectural aesthetics can tell at a glance that this is a building with a long history. It should be in the fourth century style.
In that era, due to frequent wars and rampant thieves, even feudal territories could not completely guarantee their own safety. Therefore, the buildings of that era were always heavy and solid, emphasizing practicality over aesthetics.
The main building in the middle of the building has three floors, all of which are made of neat blue-gray boulders. The roof is a green spire, which is also covered with green tiles, and the eaves are carved into various myths and legends.
A ferocious alien beast.
The walls are inlaid with huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Through the bright windows, you can clearly see the velvet curtains on both sides of the windows. This alone can tell the luxury of this office building.
On both sides of the building, two podium buildings were built, slightly tilted forward. From a distance, they looked like wings spread out, protecting the main building in the middle.
The podium buildings on both sides are also made of the same material. They are just one floor lower than the main building and are two two-story buildings. Moreover, the architectural style is obviously modern, and it can be seen that they should have been added later.
Goblin Silverlight was here last time.
That time, he was attending a banquet specially held for him by Baron Gore, and he knew that this mansion actually had two entrances.
Behind that building, there is a smaller two-story villa, which is also the residence of Baron Gore in Vizi City.
Corliss stood in front of the gate. The expression on his face was full of envy, jealousy, and hatred, and he looked at the building with greed.
After a while, he murmured: "Hundreds of years ago, the wealthy family of Vizi built this luxurious mansion.
At that time, this place was not peaceful. Barbarians often came to snatch things. The poor guy had a good idea. After building this house, he could resist the invasion of barbarians.
But it was a pity that he had just built the house and had not had time to live in it. He caught up with the barbarians and ran over to grab things. He was met by the invading barbarians on the way and had his head chopped off.
Later, the house changed hands several times and fell into the hands of a local earl.
This is also the best building in the entire city, except for the Governor's Palace in Vizi. If I had a house like this, someone should be crying and marrying their daughter to me. I don't need to be a bachelor now.
Alas~!
There is no comparison between people.
In the past, when Baron Gore first came to the north to take office, he could only live in a hotel at first, but then he spent 150,000 to buy this place in just one year."
Goblin Silver Light looked at Corliss with envy written on his face, and secretly laughed in his heart: "It seems that this officer is also a smart man. He has already guessed that people like him are the way to make money for Baron Gore.
Even if they, the officers guarding the border, have never seen it, they have heard a lot about smuggling. Many of them have even had a hand in it.
However, these poor people only know how to dance with guns and stick, and few of them know how to run a business. They lose more and earn less. So they can only count as a very small part of it. Most people rely on
Checkpoint. Collect two tolls and get some oil and water stuck.
The real moneymakers are the local aristocratic families. They have been operating locally for many years. They are big trees with deep roots and are extremely powerful. No one dares to mess with them.
They also took advantage of the superior geographical location here to make money from both sides of the human race and the barbarians, and they were very busy.
Goblin Silver Light patted Corliss affectionately and encouraged him, saying: "Sir, I see that you are very lucky and noble. I believe that after this battle, you can be promoted to the commander of the regiment.
By that time, if you drink a little more soldiers' blood, eat a few more free wages, etc., and build a house like this, won't it be easy for you?"
Corliss couldn't help but grit his teeth after hearing this. This was the truth, but why did he feel that something was not quite right when he heard what the goblin said?
He glanced at the goblin and suddenly understood: Grandma, this guy is taking himself into the ditch~!
It's easy to say that it's easy to drink the blood of soldiers and eat empty wages, but you have to have a good father to protect you.
For a person like me who has no backing, I am afraid that the front hand may be embezzled, and the back hand, officials from the Imperial Prosecutor's Office will bring people to deliver express delivery to me.
He smiled dryly and bitterly twice, then changed the topic and said: "It's not that easy to be a general. Only one of the five captains can be promoted to a general.
Besides, even if I become a general, I can't afford a house like this if I don't eat or drink for a hundred years.
I heard that the floors here are all made of imported nanmu.”
Goblin Silver Light looked at him in surprise and said, "What? Have you never been in?"
Corliss shook his head regretfully and said, "I didn't even get through the gate last time I came."
After saying that, he smacked his tongue.
There are a lot of captains like him in the northern part of the empire. In front of the powerful Baron Gore, let alone coming in to say hello, he is not even a passerby.
At this time, the hollow and carved pure copper door silently opened to both sides, and Baron Gore appeared at the door in a well-dressed manner.
After not seeing each other for several months, Lord Gore seemed to have suddenly become younger, with a radiant face and a smile on his face. The crow's feet at the corners of his eyes were also much reduced.
It can be seen that the huge profits brought back by the goblin made him live a very good life.
Baron Gore quickly walked towards Yinguang, stepped forward and gave the low goblin a warm bear hug, lifting his feet off the ground, and said excitedly: "My dear Mr. Yinguang, I didn't expect you to be here so soon.
Back."
The goblin's face showed a happier expression than Baron Gore, and he smiled flatteringly: "Dear Baron, let me tell you some good news. I have gained a lot from this trip, and I have brought back four or five times more than last time."
"Four or five times..." Baron Gore's heart was shaken, and he was so excited that he almost fainted. The last time the goblin brought something back, he quickly sold it and made a net profit of 600,000. Four or five times is two to three million.
Looking at the three hundred barbarians behind Silver Light carrying bulging luggage, Baron Gore believed that the goblin was not exaggerating.
Baron Gore's eyes glowed with the color of gold coins. He was so happy that he carried the goblin around in his arms and said loudly: "You are really my lucky star."
The subordinates and attendants behind Baron Gore were all shocked. They knew that their boss had a good relationship with the goblin, but they didn't expect it to be so good. They thought to themselves: It turns out that our boss has this kind of hobby, a goblin.
, this taste is quite unique.
But having said that, all big shots have very unique tastes, and this is also a popular trend among big shots.
"Don't say anything. I'll arrange a place for Mr. Yinguang to live first. I must be tired from all the hard work.
You have a good rest, and let's have a few more drinks." Baron Gore enthusiastically pulled up Yin Guang and rushed to a high-end hotel closest to the headquarters building.
Arriving at the door of the hotel, the hotel manager recognized this important figure in Weiji City at a glance and rushed to meet him in a panic.
Baron Gore didn't care about the flattery of a little person. He waved his hand and said domineeringly: "I will take over your place and drive away all the others."
"But..." The manager just showed a troubled expression on his face.
A trace of displeasure flashed across Baron Gore's face, and he said decisively: "I will pay them double, no, triple the price and let them leave."
The manager spread his hands helplessly and said: "Sir, it's not that you don't want to come here in person. In fact, there are already guests who have booked the entire third floor. They also look like nobles."
Baron Gore frowned and looked at the young manager with great displeasure.
In Vizi, except for the Governor, no one dared to refute his reputation as Baron Gore, especially in front of Goblin Silver Light.
He has regarded Yin Guang as his long-term reliable money-making subordinate. Showing his strength in front of his subordinates and making Yin Guang follow him sincerely is the style of an excellent leader.
Otherwise, the goblins will think that they can't even handle such a trivial matter.
The dignified Baron Gore, the head of the Northern Station of the Imperial Intelligence Agency, if he can't even handle this little thing, he will not only lose his own people, but also the Intelligence Bureau, even the Prime Minister, and the empire will lose face.
Baron Gore's pride was hurt.
He hooked his fingers with his subordinates and said: "Take my business card up here and politely ask the guests on the third floor to leave. Remember, what I said is polite."
Gore's men smiled knowingly and said, "Please don't worry, sir. We will let him leave politely."
Several people roared and strode up to the third floor.
When the manager saw something was wrong, he grinned and followed immediately.
When the manager chased after him, Gore's men were banging on the door of the guest room on the third floor, shouting: "Inside, open the door. If you don't open the door, I will hit you."
The manager nervously stopped them and said with a sad face: "Adults, please don't do this."
There was a soft "click" sound, and the door opened. A young man in his twenties had one hand behind his back, looking at them, looking them up and down, and said displeasedly: "What's the matter?"
Although this young man's outfit is not gorgeous, it is not simple at all. The fabrics of his clothes are all of the best quality and he has an extraordinary bearing. He really looks like a noble.
Gore's man was a little more polite, took out Baron Gore's business card and handed it over, saying: "Our family wants to book this place. Please leave as soon as possible. We can compensate you three times the room fee."
The young man held the business card between his fingers, glanced at it casually, then sneered and said: "Baron Gore, such a familiar name."
Suddenly a chubby little boy appeared next to him. He looked about twelve or thirteen years old. He was dressed in strange clothes. He had a broad leather hat on his head and a palm-wide cowhide strap around his waist. There were small bags hanging on each side.
Got something weird.
This outfit is very fashionable. Especially those eyes, which are wandering around so fast that he is not a good person at first glance.
The little fat man snatched the business card from the young man's hand, glanced at it sideways, and said disdainfully: "Hey, Baron, I'm the representative of the North, what a big official!"
"The official is not big," the young man said with a sarcastic smile, "the official power is not small."
The expressions of several attendants changed and they asked in a deep voice: "Who are you?"
The young man waved his hands and said nonchalantly: "You don't deserve to know why you want us to move? Just give us a valid reason. If you can't give us a valid reason, you will be in trouble."
Several attendants couldn't help but look at each other.
They were all intimidated by the young man's aura. In any case, the other party was a nobleman, and their boss might be able to offend him, but they, the little soldiers, couldn't afford to offend him.
When something goes wrong, their boss will just be polite and polite, but these little soldiers will have to suffer a lot.
Suddenly, a guy had an idea and said loudly: "This is for national security."
The young man and the little fat boy looked at each other, then laughed at the same time and said: "National security... I miss it very much. We used this reason to lie to people before...
Okay. This is a valid reason."
Then he patted the little fat boy and said, "Let's go."
The manager bowed deeply to the young man gratefully and said, "We will compensate you for your losses."
The young man waved his hand indifferently and said: "No, let Gore keep it."
He paused, and then added: "Maybe he will need it soon."
The attendants looked at each other in confusion. In the end, they could only pretend not to hear the malicious mocking words and ran down to report to Baron Gore.
The manager stayed here and kept apologizing to the young man.
The little fat boy shouted inside and said, "Xiaobai, get up, we're leaving."
Shaoqing walked out of the room and a huge animal looked like a pig but four or five times bigger. It had big ears like cattail fans and a long curly nose. It was covered with a thick blanket to keep out the cold, and even half of it was
My head is all wrapped up in it.
When he first saw this monster getting off the carriage, the manager was so frightened that he almost sat down on the ground, but he had heard someone say that this kind of animal should be called an elephant. There are such animals in circuses that travel everywhere.
It seemed to be eating grass and could not eat people, and when it came, I ordered a large bowl of fruit to eat. The manager felt relieved, but he still felt very scary when he saw such a large animal with his own eyes.
Even if it doesn't eat people, it can still kill people if it hits its head or steps on it.
Fortunately, the animal didn't even look at him and followed closely behind the little fat boy.
The young man took out a gold coin from his pocket. He threw it to the manager as a tip and said, "Where is the back door? We don't want to run into that unlucky baron."
The manager couldn't help laughing and said: "Please follow me, I will lead the way."
The two of them followed the manager down the stairs from the other side, passed through the kitchen and warehouse at the back, left the hotel from the back where they usually stocked up on goods, and walked onto the street of Weizi City.
The young man hailed a taxi and offered five times the usual price before the driver agreed to take the elephant.
The two people jumped on the carriage, and the little fat boy clasped his hands on his chest and said, "Why do we have to go? Boss, look, Xiao Bai is almost freezing."
The little elephant lying in the middle of the carriage nodded aggrievedly. The weather in the north in February was still too cold for it to move around.
The young man shrugged and said: "I said I wouldn't let you come, but you still don't want to. This trip is for a secret purpose, and I don't want to stir up trouble.
Besides, that idiot Gore is a complete idiot. He is not good at his job, but he is very good at collecting money.
We were infiltrated and we didn’t even know it, but he knew our identity and immediately shouted to the whole world to know about it, but we still left in peace.”
The little fat boy spread his hands and said, "Russell is only at this level. But boss, where are we going now?"
The young man scratched his head and said: "Let's walk around the city twice, find a place to eat later, and then go directly to meet them.
If I had known this, I might as well have told them not to let them book a hotel for me."
The little fat boy curled his lips and said, "Isn't that what happens down there? Even if you don't use it, they won't dare to be uncertain."
The manager watched the carriage disappear at the corner of the street, and finally shook his head feebly and sighed helplessly, feeling in his heart the hardships of their service industry, not to mention the trouble, and the fact that there were uncles everywhere that they could not afford to offend.
Fortunately, I met someone who was easy to talk to today. If I met someone who looked like an aristocrat, I would have probably demolished his store if they got into conflict.
"There will be a fuss every two days, so we can close the hotel as soon as possible." The manager muttered and walked back into the hotel.
Several attendants took it back and returned. One of them put his arm around the hotel manager's shoulder affectionately and said with a smile: "Brother, I want to discuss something with you."
The manager nodded quickly and said, "You say it, you say it."
"The one we just left, how much was the rent?"
"Privilege suite, two gold coins per day."
"Oh," the attendant nodded and said, "You can issue me an invoice. Anyway, it is the public account submitted by our adults."
The manager asked strangely: "That person didn't want compensation?"
"You obviously want it," the attendant said meaningfully, winking at the manager.
The manager suddenly realized that this was an attempt to make false invoices and reimbursements, and smiled and said: "I understand, I'll open it for you right now."
The attendant laughed and patted the manager on the shoulder and said, "Are you very smart? By the way, how many days has that person lived here?"
"One...no, five days, five days~!" The manager wisely drew inferences.
The attendant laughed so hard that he said: "How could I meet a smart person like you and give you 20%? Remember, this money is given to others as compensation."
The manager said cooperatively: "Of course."
Baron Gore was very satisfied with the efficiency of his men. It only took less than five minutes to successfully resolve the matter. He had no idea what he had lost.
After placing the goblin in the best guest room, Baron Gore said with a regretful expression: "For the time being, I have to let Chief Silverlight live in the hotel, but this difficult condition is temporary. When I first came to Vizi, I also stayed in the hotel.
Stayed in a hotel for half a year.
I promise that after victory, I will buy Mr. Yinguang a beautiful house in Weiji City, worthy of your status as the intelligence chief of the Snowy Mountains."
On the surface, the goblin was very surprised, but in his heart he was secretly disdainful, thinking to himself, when the time comes, the official rank among us will not be certain.
"There will be a banquet held specifically for Mr. Silverlight in the evening," Baron Gore blinked, showing a smile that a man should understand, and said mysteriously: "This time we are all our own."