Chapter 104 Caravan
Early in the morning, Uncle Al began to take care of his own affairs. As the leader of a caravan, he was busier than everyone else and had more worries than everyone else.
"Ronaldo, go and see how our food and fresh water are prepared. If there is not enough, we won't be able to reach the next supply point!" "Old
Hick, go and hurry up the young men who just joined the caravan. "What time has it been? Are you still sleeping? Tell them that they must listen to me when they get here. Anyone who doesn't listen will be kicked out!" "And you, go
see if the Blood Wolf people have arrived. They are always punctual. Bring it here as soon as you arrive!"
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After giving several orders in succession, Uncle Al could finally relax. This was based on the fact that there were many veterans in this caravan, who could help him handle things to a great extent. Otherwise, it would be up to him to do everything by himself, and he would be exhausted and overwhelmed!
Every time a caravan sets off, it is a big event. There are so many things that need to be prepared, including food, fresh water, and various weapons for self-protection. These are the most basic. There are also a lot of commodities. This is what the caravan does every time. The essence of traveling thousands of miles is that traveling thousands of miles is just for money.
Smaller caravans are too small, so they have fewer people, less goods, poor self-protection capabilities, and cannot go further. Therefore, although each trip is less risky, the profit is less.
Large caravans are different. They have a large number of people and a variety of goods. They have to pass through many places every time they travel. In addition, in many cases, caravans will hire some armed mercenary groups to improve the strength of the caravan. Therefore, many outsiders join in every trip, using the strength of the caravan to travel to other places.
Among these people are wandering bards, wandering warriors who come and go alone, small businessmen who carry a small amount of goods and dream of breaking out overnight, and people like the Sith who are just for simplicity. of people going to other places.
Of course, the money these people spend to join a caravan is also different. Similar to bards and wandering warriors, with a certain level of strength, they can not only save money to join a caravan, but on the contrary, the caravan will also spend money. Hire them, but they must fight if there is danger.
But those small businessmen and the Sith are different. Every time they join a caravan, they need to pay a lot of money, and depending on the money paid, the treatment is also very different!
Uncle Al took out a leather bag from his waist, unscrewed the lid and poured some water into his mouth to moisten his thirsty throat from shouting all morning. At this moment, a pair of hands came from behind him. Blindfolded him.
Uncle Al chuckled, put the leather bag back on his waist, and said, "Angela, it's like this every time. I know it's you without guessing." After saying that, he took his hand away and turned around to see that it was him
. My baby daughter Angela is just fifteen years old this year!
It’s just that Angela pouted her cute little mouth and looked unhappy. Uncle Al smiled and held his daughter in his arms: "What's wrong, my beautiful Angela, is it provoked by some blind guy in the caravan?" Are you there? My Angela is so beautiful, so these are unavoidable. It’s okay. Your dad will emphasize it again later!” Angela just raised her face and looked at her dad: “
Dad, this time you I want to follow you when we go out."
"No!" Uncle Al said categorically: "Absolutely not. I can promise you other things, but not this matter!"
Angela turned to Uncle Al and asked reluctantly He said: "Why, Dad, you always say that I am still young, but I am already fifteen years old this year, and I am not young anymore!"
Uncle Al was speechless for a moment, but in the blink of an eye he immediately said with a straight face: "No, I said If it doesn't work, then it doesn't work. The trade road is too dangerous. What's the point of following you? What should I do if something happens to you?" "It's so dangerous. What should I do if something happens to you?"
Angela He asked again, still looking unwilling.
Uncle Al said word for word: "No matter what you say, it just won't work!!!"
"Huh!!!" Angela snorted and ran away.
Uncle Al looked at the other person's retreating back and smiled bitterly: "Angela, it's not that dad doesn't want to take you, it's because I can't guarantee my own safety every time. If something happens to you, how can I tell her Let's give an explanation."
"Uncle, the young master we agreed to yesterday is here. They already paid the deposit yesterday and want the best treatment!" At this moment, a voice interrupted Uncle Al's daze.
"Ah, oh, I got it, I'll be there right away!" Uncle Al responded quickly, forcing himself to eliminate the complicated things in his heart.
The best treatment is to not only protect the safety of the other party, but also to serve the other party as a master. All food and drink need to be sent by the caravan, and the carriage must be the best!
Of course, the price is not cheap. The caravan has been traveling for so many years, and such guests are rare, because the rich are the nobles, and the nobles do not need a caravan or mercenaries to travel. They do not need mercenaries. The knight is the best protection!
As for ordinary businessmen, the bigger ones have their own caravans, and the smaller ones still can't afford this kind of treatment. Therefore, such people are rare, but they can bring huge profits to the caravans. They only need to Just send one person to follow you all the time, and the caravan is most in need of this kind of person.
After passing through the busy caravan and greeting every caravan member he saw, Uncle Al came to the gate of the station and waited for the three distinguished guests agreed yesterday to come. It was really a big deal. The gold coins make the eyes of those who look at them shine.
But since he dares to go out and bring so much money, it means that the other party has the strength. Otherwise, he would have been dead long ago. Moreover, he is a caravan, not a robber.
Soon, you can see three people. One of them is the one I met yesterday. He looks extremely capable. He carries a long knife with a unique shape behind him. At this moment, look at his attitude and position among the three people. , should be a guard and servant.
There is also a woman who looks like a woman with a gauze covering her face. You can't tell what she looks like. Just by looking at her figure, you can tell that she is a rare beauty. Judging from her appearance, she should be a maid.
The one in the middle should be the master of these three people. He walks in an arrogant and domineering manner, and is waving a fan, which is nondescript. However, for the sake of the other party's gold coins, these are not problems!
Judging the status of the opponent based on the first impression is a skill that Uncle Al has practiced for many years. When running a caravan, you need to deal with all kinds of people, so having a pair of sharp eyes is a must, otherwise , I offended a big shot and I don’t know when I offended him!
Today’s second update.
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