Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Revenge Tree Planting!
Chapter 242: Revenge Tree Planting!
Translator: Lonelytree
Although he remembered the rumours about Howard circulating in town, Matthew still shook his hand.
Rumours couldn’t be completely taken seriously.
The two of them then chatted politely.
However, Howard looked worried and kept leaning against the carriage window to look into the distance, so Matthew did not say anything more.
Twenty minutes later.
The carriage successfully arrived at the Southern Trade Station, which was located south of Rolling Stone Town and bordered by the Golden Fertile Field and the Highleaf Territory.
Howard thanked him and got out of the car.
He wanted to pay for the carriage, but Matthew refused. Then, he gave the coachman a few loose coins and hurried into the trading station.
The Southern Trading Post was a large market built on a plain.
It provided a resting place for merchants and travellers from the South to the North. It was also a wholesale market. One could buy a large amount of grain, fabrics, handmade crops, and some small gadgets at a lower price here.
There were also some shacks built to the north of the trading post, where many small workshops had been transferred from Rolling Stone Town. Matthew wanted to show Lara around the trading station.
But Lara said that she had her own way of scouting.
Matthew let her go alone.
Ever since she entered Rolling Stone Town, Lara had wrapped herself up in layers of thick robes. Any part of her skin that was black was covered, only revealing those areas with severe paleness.
This made her look very strange.
But at least people wouldn’t associate her with the evil Drows.
About half an hour later.
Lara was back.
Thus, the carriage bypassed the trading post and continued north.
Inside the carriage. Matthew asked, “How was it?” Lara said calmly, “I roughly understand the situation.” Matthew asked again,
“Is there anything worth noting?
Lara thought for a moment.
“There are two pieces of information. The first is related to the passenger just now.
“The reason why he looked so anxious was because the workers in his textile workshop were on strike.
“The reason was said to be related to the ghost. Several stall owners in the trading station were discussing this matter. They even discussed whether they should close their business for a few days to avoid the bad luck.”
Ghost?
Matthew didn’t care too much. “What about the second one?”
Lara said, “A few merchants from the south are discussing the coup of Red Mountain, which is what happened in the territory we passed yesterday.
“Rumour had it that the son of Red Mountain Lord killed his father and became the new lord.
“On the first day he became the lord, he announced that he would increase taxes on merchant groups passing the mountain.
“Not only that, but he also wanted to set up a special patrol team to catch smugglers.
“Although the specific decree had not been issued yet, the merchants had already confirmed this point from many channels.
“These days, the convoy entering and leaving Red Mountain had sped up. They were worried that Red Mountain’s actions would affect the flow of people at the Southern Trade Station.”
At this point.
She added,
“However, none of this has much to do with us. No ghost would dare to provoke you. Moreover, the tax checkpoints on Red Mountain won’t affect me. At most, I’ll take the mountain road.”
Matthew nodded.
Red Mountain was the only way for Rolling Stone Town to develop its trade in the South.
The main reason was that the ” Sandy River ” that ran through Red Mountain was amazing.
The Sandy River was stable enough to transport goods day and night throughout the year. Red Mountain prospered because of this, and the local lord’s family was extremely rich because of the business from the south to the north.
The volume of goods was large.
Naturally, there were many smugglers.
Even Matthew, who had been planting trees in Rolling Stone Town, had heard about the rampant smuggling in Red Mountain.
Now that a new lord had taken over the throne, it didn’t seem that strange for him to issue a new decree.
Hence, he opened the window to get some fresh air. After clearing his mind, he switched to another book and started reading.
The time in the carriage was very long.
Although the Southern Trade Station was located in Rolling Stone Town, the area of Rolling Stone Town was about 17 ,ooo square kilometres, which was equivalent to a city in Matthew’s previous life.
Another two hours passed.
The scenery outside the window gradually became familiar.
The carriage drove into the town.
Matthew did not return home immediately. Instead, he went to the liege’s residence to report on his work.
The result surprised him.
Zeller, who was known for his workaholism, was not in the administrative hall of the liege’s residence. Only Rheagar was sitting there drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.
After hearing that Matthew was preparing to come back to work.
Rheagar put down his coffee cup and raised his eyebrows. “Are you sure you don’t want to rest for two more months?”
Matthew smiled. “I’ve rested enough in the carriage.”
Rheagar pursed his lips and stood up unhappily. He led him to a small room next door and introduced him.
“This is the office that Zeller arranged for vou. He h0Des that vou can come
over more often when you have time.
“Your office is very close to me. This is also Zeller’s arrangement. He hopes that the two of us can interact more. Of course, this is his wishful thinking.” Matthew asked, “What about the Oak Chamber of Commerce?”
Rheagar said matter-of-factly,
“That’s another matter. As one of the shareholders, I’m naturally concerned about the development of the Oak Chamber of Commerce.”
As he spoke.
He pointed at an old lady who had just passed by the corridor and introduced her,
” This is Madam Wesley. You can ask her to do any chores you need, but remember to speak louder. She’s deaf and can’t hear much..”