The official visiting delegation from the Empire only stayed in Blackhammer Castle for two days before leaving. The reason was that they could no longer talk... Elton didn't know if Rhodes would come up with some more weird ideas if he stayed here for one more day.
It was he who said that Sirif and the Empire were allies, but in the end it became a shield for Rhodes. He wanted this and that, and he was justified.
Kislev is the northern line of defense of the empire, and the northern border of Kislev is the bridgehead of this line of defense. There is no reason not to help. The key is that there is still a batch of goods in Rhodes' hands. It doesn't matter if he doesn't need these ice peppers in normal times.
But at this time, the plague was spreading in Baker City, and they were needed.
When leaving Blackhammer Castle, Elton still hugged Rhodes warmly, but he felt very unhappy in his heart. Because he roughly estimated that in the end, the benefits lost from the agreement signed with Rhodes would be equal to those from other places.
The cost of importing ice peppers has already reached this point. If the northern lord puts forward some additional conditions, this visit will be meaningless. It will waste more than ten days.
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"Lyanna, last time I mentioned that we should set up a medical team to study the plague. I think that no matter how difficult it is, it is still necessary to invest in it."
As soon as the Baker City envoy left, Rhodes found the priestess. After two days of talks, Rhodes could clearly feel the seriousness of this plague. If it were a simple disease, it would only kill one or two people.
lives, but infectious diseases are different. They can cause genocide. Therefore, they cannot be ignored. Even if part of the limited medical team is detached and invested in high-risk plague research, Rhodes still feels it is necessary.
"Well...since you have decided, I will fully support you. But..."
Lyanna hesitated to speak, her eyes looked worried. Although she didn't say it, Rhodes could see it.
"Just what? If you have any difficulties or ideas, just tell me and I will do everything possible to help you overcome these difficulties. After all, there are not many people we can trust in this castle, right?"
Rhodes said with a smile. He almost didn't put his hand on the priestess's shoulder. He knew that there were differences between men and women. After all, he was a man with a wife, so he had to pay attention to his image.
"I'm wondering how we can overcome the problem of shortage of manpower? You know, Blackhammer Castle currently has almost no doctors who specialize in plague. It should be said that no one is willing."
Lyanna raised her head and looked at Rhodes. Her trust in this man exceeded that of everyone else. This was accumulated over a long period of time. After seeing Rhodes achieve brilliant results again and again, completing things that are impossible for ordinary people.
After completing the task, the priestess's trust in him reached another level. As long as it was proposed by Rhodes, she would try her best to complete it.
"Honor and money are the best ways to motivate people. I will order the best living conditions and the highest salary for doctors who study plague. As for the fact that there are no doctors who specialize in plague in the territory, we can send some doctors who are willing to learn.
Go to the Empire for further study. Altdorf has the best medical school in the Empire, and I can allow these people to study abroad at public expense."
Rhodes said, paused -
"But there is a problem. Talents always look higher. What I worry about is that when they arrive in the empire, they will just stay there and not be willing to come back."
"Then sign a contract with them. It is binding. In addition, if you are worried about this problem, we can choose people with families to study abroad in the empire. After all, if they have wives and children here, they will not think about it.
To betray Blackhammer Keep, isn’t it?”
Lyanna suggested.
For a moment, Rhodes just felt that what the priestess said made sense... After all, one person cannot think too much and take everything into consideration, but if a few people work together and think together, sometimes it will have unexpected effects.
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Sibes was injured by his recruit during a training. He was distracted at the time. The recruit hit him with a hammer and had no time to dodge. He was hit directly on the face, leaving a deep scar. Then Rhodes immediately called a stop.
training, and abolished his position as head of the Knights of the Sons of Esun.
"I know what you are worried about. Your daughter was taken to the city of Kislev, which is basically a dark prison. You are worried about her, right?"
After dismissing the leader of the Bear Knights, Rhodes made an appointment with him alone. In fact, Rhodes could probably guess what the main affairs officers in the territory were thinking. Some were thinking about how to complete their work, and some were thinking
Some are thinking about how to better serve their gods, and some are thinking about how to make better money. Just like Quareara, although he is a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, all his daily actions revolve around economic interests.
He will never do anything without benefits, and every extra minute he spends with someone who is unlikely to gain benefits feels like a waste.
And people like Sibes undoubtedly belong to that kind of devout believers. Rhodes knew that with his ability, there was no doubt that he would serve as the leader of the Knights. However, Bella was discovered to be a witch and was sent to the Magic Academy
Studying in the academy undoubtedly caused a strong psychological burden on him. Everyone knows that once a commoner's daughter enters that place, she will never return. Even if Rhodes can knight Sibes, Katarina will not
Recognize. She only recognizes those she has personally knighted.
Sibes didn't speak, just nodded silently. In other words, he couldn't speak at all. The pain spread in his heart, like poisonous vines, strangled his heart and throat, making it impossible for him to breathe. He could hardly even eat or sleep.
At that time, Sibes was worried about his daughter Esun...Father Bear...help me...he often shouted in his heart, but he knew that Father Bear would not care about this matter at all...
"Sibes, let me tell you a story about me and Dennis."
Walking with Sibes on the River Bend Trail, Rhodes looked at the river melancholy.
Sibes turned his head and stared at Rhodes with serious eyes. He knew that Lord Rhodes' daughter was also a witch, but few people mentioned about him and his daughter. And Sibes needs this now, needs it
These news stimulated his numb nerves and inspired him. At least, they made him feel that there was still a glimmer of hope in life.
"My daughter Dennis awakened her frost talent earlier than your daughter Bella. Dennis awakened during the night when the beastmen invaded. At that time, I was leading the soldiers to fight against the beastmen outside. A group of beastmen
People broke into the castle in the dark, and they fought and slaughtered in the castle. The guards were no match for them. Until these beasts broke into Dennis' room..."