Volume Two: The Iron-Blooded Baron Chapter 244 Water Bandit Will (2)
While on the galloping horse, Balian thought about some things about the water bandits in his mind, but he knew that he didn't know much about the water bandits of Lake St. Martin. The details would have to wait until later to hear from Greenberg.
Something was taken out of the captured water bandits' mouths.
Fortunately, we met on the road and the distance was not very far. Otherwise, if the cavalryman who reported the news arrived at the hunting camp outside the city, he would have to arrive in the middle of the night if he went back.
After Grimbor saw Balian, he opened his mouth to apologize, but Balian raised his hand to stop him and asked him to explain the specific situation first.
Seeing Balion's serious face, Greenberg did not dare to neglect and told the specific situation of what happened.
It turns out that the convoy camped next to the woods near the lake yesterday evening, mainly to get water and firewood for the fire. But in the early hours of this morning, a group of thieves entered the camp to steal them and stole two four-wheelers.
carriage.
Although the two cars were filled with less valuable cloth and other items, when he saw that one of the cars had been stolen, Greenberg became very angry and immediately led most of his men to chase him. In the end, although he pursued closely, the thief failed.
They abandoned their carriage, but when they came back they found that their camp had been attacked.
This group of water bandits was very treacherous. They used thieves to steal the carriage, and transferred the main combat forces like Greenberg and others. Then they attacked the camp guarded by only a few soldiers and stole the important supplies on the carriage.
However, this group of water bandits were not bloodthirsty. After taking control of the Nolandenburg soldiers and coachmen, they tied them to trees and did not harm them. Therefore, when Greenberg returned, he found that he was missing.
Most of the goods were lost, but no manpower was lost.
Greenberg, a horse dealer, had traveled all over the country for many years. After he calmed down, he had people quietly search around the camp and found two water bandits who had been arranged to stay and keep an eye on them.
When they found them, the two water bandits were drinking and eating meat in a dilapidated ranger's cabin in the forest. They were suddenly caught by Greenberg.
The two people who were arrested wanted to defend themselves, saying that they were forest guards, but when Grimb found the dagger forged by Fort Nolandenburg from their possession, they honestly admitted it.
And after Greenberg took off their clothes, tied them naked under a big tree that had just snowed, and poured several basins of cold water on them, they immediately cried for their parents and told them everything they knew.
The earth is revealed.
It turns out that the leader of this group of water bandits is named Will. Will himself is the most skilled and leader among the fishermen. Usually, Will is responsible for selling the fish and shrimps they catch to the traders, because in this way, they can
Avoid letting vendors lower prices excessively.
Until this year, the newly appointed commander of the Surface Patrol Battalion required every fishing boat to pay a tax of five dinars per month in order to fish in Lake St. Martin. Most of these fishermen chose to go fishing because they could not afford the tax.
Become a water bandit.
And Will became their leader. Now in Lake St. Martin, there are many leaders of gangs composed of bankrupt fishermen like Will. They are basically government, forced, civilian and rebel. They can't eat it.
Only when he has food can he become a bandit.
The newly appointed commander of the surface patrol battalion is the cousin of Balian's old enemy Viscount Raul, a palace baron named Sowell. Like his cousin, this guy is a despicable guy, but he has no hard work.
Viscount Er has a business acumen and does not know how to run a business. He can only rely on squeezing the common people under his rule to obtain money to ensure his luxurious life.
Although he had no brains in business, Baron Sowell was very clever in how to squeeze fishermen. He invented the magical thing of fishing flags. As long as the fishing boats flying the fishing flags issued by him can fish with peace of mind.
As for the fisherman who cannot afford to buy a fishing flag, if he catches him, he will be arrested immediately and sent to prison. Not only will he be tortured, but he will also have to pay twice the amount of money to buy the fishing flag before he can be released.
, which made the fishermen who made a living fishing in Lake St. Martin miserable, and even had confrontations. However, Baron Sowell did not choose to fight head-on when he encountered a group of fishermen gathering to fight.
Instead, they directly sent people to the villages on the shores of Lake St. Martin to arrest the families of these troublesome fishermen. After all, fishing requires going to the water, but the family's life must be on land. Fishermen who cause trouble can escape by boat, but family members escape.
No.
In order to save their families, many fishermen had to go to Baron Sowell to confess. Baron Sowell promised them that as long as they confessed, their families would be spared. However, after capturing them in prison, Baron Sowell immediately took these fishermen and their families to prison.
The family was sold to slave traders.
It is precisely because of this that the fishermen of Lake St. Martin have completely given up. Most of them brought their families to live on the islands in the lake. Although it is cold and damp in autumn and winter, it is better than being caught on the shore.
Better to sell into slavery.
And as long as they were fishing, they might be caught. They no longer remained good people, but became water bandits, making a living by robbing. However, since they were born in poverty, they naturally would not embarrass poor people.
Their plundering targets were basically the wealthy farms on the shores of Lake St. Martin, as well as the large caravans. After all, these were the properties of those nobles who were unkind to their wealth.
Balian, who had always felt that he was not rich and kind, was unfortunately regarded by the water bandits as a noble who oppressed the people. The convoy he sent to transport supplies was naturally robbed by the water bandits.
After learning about the hijacking of the convoy, Balian shook his head helplessly. At the moment, there are still five carts of things, so let's take these things back first. As long as people are fine, these lost materials are nothing more than a small matter.
However, Balian, Eomer, Rohir, and Grimbor were not the ones who suffered a loss and refused to fight back. After suffering such a big loss today, they must find a way to regain their position, otherwise they really think
The people of Nolandenburg are so easy to bully.
Balian ordered Huck to lead a team to conduct reconnaissance while returning to Wallombre City. He wanted to find a person who was likely to have contact with the water bandits and have a good chat. It was estimated that there should be a breakthrough from this person.
In the lower town of Valombre, in a courtyard in an alley of Fiesta Market, Dick the Old Man was discussing the fierce battle at the Moulin Rouge last night with the boss, Chief Duer.
"Hey, boss, when can we go to the Moulin Rouge again?" Dick the Huge-eared asked with a mean look on his face.
Leader Duer raised his leg and kicked him, and said with a smile: "You stupid guy, unless you can get the same business as the day before yesterday every week, otherwise, don't even think about it."
"Hahaha!" Dick the Huge-eared laughed and said, "Then I can only pray to the God of Fire. I hope those water bandits can grab good things every week."
"Instead of counting on them, we might as well go out and rob. I heard that there is a businessman's widow on the Wine Street who is good at making wine. She is also pretty. You say, if we get her over here, hehe, she will be rich and beautiful.
Got it." Chief Duer said with a mean smile. This chapter has been completed!