In the hot summer, Manda is working hard to formulate tactics for expanding Claude''s family power.
The current situation was very serious. Ogg''s eldest son was three years old, his hair was as vigorous as Ogg, and there was a pinch of beard on his chin.
The poet''s eldest daughter has just turned one year old and can recite poetry fluently.
Lorian gave birth to Stanley a strong boy.
The fat cook gave birth to Silva''s daughter.
Considering the career of siegese''s wife in the past, Manda thought she could not have children. Unexpectedly, with the help of the old witch Portia, she was pregnant.
The next generation of the claudesey family is growing vigorously, but as the head of the family, Manda has not borne any fruit.
"Last month, you said you were pregnant, but what happened!" Manda glared at Moira.
Moira said wrongfully, "Roma lied once too."
Roma said in sign language, "I made a wish to the gods. This month, more times, it should be possible."
Yodora said in sign language, "one of us can always hit."
Holna looked at Eudora. "What do you do with sign language?"
Medusa smiled, "some words may be too embarrassing."
Manda said angrily, "how dare you laugh? How did you promise me? Isn''t it a nest in your life?"
Medusa whispered, "is it really our fault that so many people can''t?"
Holna kicked Medusa to stop talking. Manda turned her eyes to Pluto: "and you!"
Pluto looked frightened: "it''s none of my business..."
"Why has your medicine been ineffective?" Manda drank
In fact, Pluto has always suspected that Manda has congenital problems, but this kind of thing can''t be said clearly. Fortunately, he is also prepared and put forward a constructive suggestion to Manda: "you can find the Marquis Almon and borrow some skills for the time being."
Manda looked at the women with expectation.
The women looked at Pluto in horror.
It''s easy to say other people''s skills. Elmeng''s skills are going to kill people. Manda is ready to leave for Blackwater city immediately. Pluto is ready to leave Wangdu temporarily. They didn''t wait to start. Suddenly, the bodyguard reported: "businessman kejero wants to see you."
Manda looked at Pluto. Pluto shook his head.
Before the spell was made, kejero came to the door himself.
Pluto went to guatel first to see the progress of the spell, while Manda went to the front hall to prepare a rich banquet to meet kejero.
Kejero brought Manda gifts, excellent ceramics and silk.
Manda is not interested in these two things, but considering the value in this era, Manda still has to make an appropriate expression to express her surprise and admiration.
After polite words, it''s time to get down to business. Kejero''s purpose of this trip is to fulfill Manda''s previous commitments.
Manda promised that when she got through the difficulties, she would mobilize the nobles to buy a lot of silk.
This is the first commitment. The so-called "mobilization", "a large number" and "getting through difficulties" are typical words of Che gildan. According to Che gildan theory, Che gildan can be explained at any time. Manda is just talking, and kejero doesn''t take it seriously.
Another commitment is that only kejero has the right to sell silk and ceramics in the ROM road countries. This is not chegildan. It is a real exclusive trade.
Manda has issued orders to coastal cities and recognized kejero''s exclusive trade right in the name of the Kingdom, but the actual implementation effect is not good.
Kejero took out a piece of silk and preached, "I bought it from a merchant in the capital of the king. This inferior cloth is by no means from my caravan, but silk of unknown origin is everywhere in the capital of the king. If even the capital can''t guarantee my exclusive right, what''s the value of the promise given to me by adults?"
Manda looked at kejero''s expression carefully, with some dissatisfaction, some grievances and a little anger. He really came to do business.
Manda always believed that he was the son of heaven, the leader of the holy hermit and the eighth order believer of Hermes, but at this moment, he seriously came to Manda to do business.
In the face of kejero''s questioning, Manda naturally had to respond: "I have encountered a little trouble recently, and there may be some negligence in the decree."
Kejero asked with concern, "what kind of trouble is it?"
"A prisoner was lost in the dungeon, a very dangerous prisoner," Manda said
Kejero pretended to be alarmed and said, "I''m just a poor businessman. I don''t think he will attack me."
"Poor businessman..." Manda smiled. "You should be more careful. The prisoner may still linger near Wangdu."
"Under your protection, no matter how arrogant the prisoner is, I''m afraid he doesn''t dare to trouble me!"
"That''s not necessarily true," Manda shook her head. "The prisoner was rescued in front of me. His rescuers almost hurt me."
Kejero was stunned: "you mean, Wang Du is really not safe?"
Manda said with a smile, "you''re serious about a joke. How can Wangdu be unsafe? There is no safer place in romlu country! We''ll solve what you just said immediately and start with Wangdu first!"
That afternoon, at the busiest moment of the market, Manda and kejero searched the cloth merchants one by one. Whenever silk not from kejero is found, it is seized immediately and burned in public.
Kejero said that silk of unknown origin is everywhere. This statement is obviously exaggerated. It is a luxury more expensive than gold. There are not many merchants who can afford silk, and the whole king is only a few.
These businessmen all claimed that this was their previous inventory, but Manda did not want to hear their defense. At the beginning of the promulgation of the decree, Manda gave them the opportunity to turn in the inventory within one month and receive compensation according to the market price.
These businessmen took this as a good time to ship goods. At that time, they made a lot of money here. Now they dare to carry any inventory. Manda really wants to burn their shop.
It''s OK not to burn shops. Burning silk alone has caused a great sensation. Many people came to watch and see how this luxury, which is more precious than gold, turned into ashes in a fire.
Taking this opportunity, Manda just increased Gao kaijero''s exposure. As the leader of the secret organization, he certainly didn''t want to be recognized by too many people.
The effect of exposure was very good. The onlookers regarded kejero as a cruel devil, but kejero didn''t mind. Looking at the cloth merchants, his face was a little mocking and showing off. He even gave an impassioned speech during the process of burning silk:
"Thank the law of the Kingdom and the justice of the Minister of state. Unscrupulous businessmen who disobey the decrees of the kingdom will be severely punished."
What an arrogant kejero, in sharp contrast to Odysseus, who is deeply hidden.
It may not be the true face of the son of heaven, but this face represents the identity of the giant merchant kejero. In the future, as long as this face appears in Wangdu, Manda will find his trace at the first time.
Kejero was very satisfied with Manda''s disposal. That night, the banquet continued, and Manda made a new request.
"I want you to buy something for me. I need three crop of one winged eagle."
"The crop of the one winged eagle is the best nocturnal stone?" kejero thought for a long time. "I haven''t seen that thing. It is said that at night, the crop of the one winged eagle can illuminate a room as bright as the day. You bought it just for lighting? If so, I can recommend better things to you."
Manda shook her head and said, "I have a very important purpose. I can''t replace it with anything else."
Kejero was silent for a long time and said, "is it related to the believers of Apollo?"
Manda didn''t hide: "it''s a sacrifice for promotion."
"I''ve done some of this business, but I''ve suffered a lot of losses. I''m just a blind duck. I''m a layman for things related to gods. How about this? Please give me a month. I''ll bring several sellers to you. It''s true or false. It depends on your own eyesight. I''m not responsible."
"It''s scheduled to be a month later. In addition, there''s another thing for you to help. I have a friend who has always wanted to have a child, but he hasn''t been able to do so for several years after marriage."
Kejero looked at Manda and asked, "how old is your friend?"
"In his early twenties."
"His wife..."
"His wife is very healthy. Besides his wife, he has many lovers."
Kejero didn''t ask any more: "I know some herbs. Bring some to your friends next time."
Manda nodded and said, "one more thing, please help me. Have you ever heard of Hermes''s double snake staff?"