Lord of the Oasis Chapter 124: .The rich materials brought back
Narun Desert, dusk.
The sun is struggling unyieldingly, spilling the last afterglow on the desert, as if dyed with layers of golden yarn.
The day that belongs to Friday will eventually be replaced by night after the hour of dusk.
As the sun sets among the endless sand dunes to the west, the source of light that once shone on this world has been announced to disappear, and a new world has arrived.
Night falls.
The stars in the sky are extremely bright, and the bright moon rises, bringing some brightness to the dark night.
Although not as clear as daylight, it can still be seen.
It's still a bit chilly.
"Sighing..."
The warhorse snorted impatiently.
Manid was wrapped in the leather robe he was wearing. The temperature of the desert dropped sharply after nightfall, which was two different from the hot appearance in the daytime. He couldn't help but take a deep breath: "Thanks for being well prepared. ."
This leather robe is a commodity sold at Stone Pass and purchased by Manid.
Made of antelope leather.
The texture is soft and comfortable, and the heat preservation effect is good. It is the best choice for the civilians in North County to keep out the cold in winter.
Manid purchased a lot for this.
Now, other people in the caravan are wearing similar leather robes and warm shin pads on their feet. No matter how fast they ride their horses, they don't have the bone-chilling chill they used to have. .
Linen robes and wool sweaters are not as effective at blocking cold winds as leather robes.
The commoners of North County rely on this cheap clothing to survive the winter.
For some conscripted peasants who can't afford leather armor, when responding to the lord's call, in order to save their lives, they often wear several layers of leather robes on their bodies to resist possible current arrows. Slashing and stabbing, of course, is resigned to fate, the soft leather robe is still not the hard leather armor.
This is a bonus effect of the leather robe.
It's pitiful for the conscripted peasants, but it's the truth.
These cannon fodders don't require much protection.
Manid and the cavalry from Sarand, of course, are not so down.
Because they have their own armor, and even the Sarandian chain armor worn by the Sarandian riders, in this world, they are worn by the high-ranking nobles of the lion principality, without the slightest humiliation of their identities.
Leather robes are just clothes that Manid bought to keep out the cold.
Shake the reins.
Manid rode his horse a few steps forward.
The cavalry behind them were still packing their tents and luggage. They had just rested for less than half an hour after dinner, and were ready to continue their journey to the sentry oasis.
Use sand to put out campfires.
The tent is bundled up and placed back in the wagon.
Soon the makeshift camp was ready, and the cavalrymen rolled over and mounted their horses, gathering to prepare to leave.
Lord Kant has urged, time waits for no one.
"Let's go."
Manid rode ahead.
Seeing that the temporary camp had been cleaned up, the cavalrymen began to move forward on their horses. There were also three elite desert robbers who were sitting on the carriage and whipping the whip to make the horses dragging the carriage go faster. .
The caravan restarts.
Specially modified wooden wheels run over the sand, leaving deep ruts.
It is full of cargo.
This trip to Stone Pass is more than a harvest of these fur products.
There is also a cart full of food and tools.
These are the supplies that Sentinel Oasis needs, and Manid focuses on buying things.
However, he turned his head to look at the three carriages behind him, leaving deep ruts as the wooden wheel ran over the desert, and a bit of regret appeared on his face: "The scale is too small, and it can be enlarged in the future. The size of the caravan."
Yes, the current caravan is indeed too small.
Small enough to satisfy the appetite of the Sentinel Oasis to feed.
And this appetite increases as it develops.
3 wagons carrying food and water, as well as 20 expensive bags of fine white salt, can go to the Stone Pass to find Baron Dylan for the salt trade, and bring back 1000 large silver coins.
This is a jaw-dropping profiteering in the Principality of the Lion.
Monopoly profits.
However, most of the big silver coins earned by relying on salt need to be spent to meet the current development of the sentry oasis, otherwise it is simply not enough to support the increasing development speed of "Drehem".
For example, after the increase of personnel, Kant stipulates that the grain reserve should meet the standard of half a year.
This is a reserve for war.
There are also feather arrows and crossbow arrows, which are also the purchase targets of Manid this time to the Stone Pass.
However, Baron Dylan rejected the purchase proposal.
But not outright.
"Oh, I'm really wary."
Manid shook his head, a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth.
This Baron Dylan, under his seemingly calm face, is actually facing the sentry oasis, but it is a kind of poking posture, just like a hungry wolf seeing its prey, grinding its claws and teeth , waiting for the moment to pounce and enjoy.
The huge concession did not make Baron Dylan grateful.
Instead, he is greedy for the salt mine owned by Sentinel Oasis.
As they returned, Baron Dylan repeatedly stated that for Kant's safety, he wanted to send 30 guards of infantry to help, and any problems could be dealt with in time.
Manid declined, of course, claiming that it was not for him to decide.
Even if Kant were there, he wouldn't agree.
This is tantamount to bringing wolves into the house, and prematurely exposing the advantages of Kant's establishment in the sentry oasis to the eyes of the baron who has a ghost, and it will quickly spread throughout the lion Principality with some means of fueling the flames. Kant, the baron who has been exiled, has once again become a thorn in their eyes.
Manid exhaled: "When I go back, I need to report it properly."
This operation, although seemingly smooth.
But in fact he knew that it was just lurking and waiting before he knew the other side.
Sometimes merchants and nobles are similar, cunning and insidious, good at taking advantage of each other or others, so Manid speculates on his potential enemies with a dark side, which is a correct choice.
He was equally satisfied with it.
It's a good start after all.
The caravan continues to trek through the desert, with excitement on everyone's faces.
Manid's brows are raised as well.
"Look, it's our fortress!"
When they climbed over the dunes ~IndoMTL.com~ finally saw the fortress on the sentry oasis, which had changed its appearance.
The cavalry were in high spirits.
Almost a week of trekking back and forth has exhausted them.
Their hometown has finally arrived, and they can't wait to go back to rest.
"Speed up!"
Manid also chuckled and waved behind him: "Tonight we can sleep in our fortress, and no longer have to worry about the sudden appearance of enemies!"
"Long live Lord Kant!"
The cavalry cheers.
PS: Today's update is late, I'm sorry, I'll update it today, please take a leave. I went to buy an air conditioner for more than 2,000 during the day. After I finished the selection in the mall, it was almost 8 o'clock when the workers installed it. I will make up for it tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.