"Okay, sir." Naturally, Khajiit merchant Rhysand could understand Wu Chen's cautious answer. After all, the horoscope has not yet been written, so it is too early to talk about an expedition now. After the fleet is completed, it will not be too late to consider when to go on an expedition. Just imagine that the entire continent of Tamriel was torn apart by the Annihilation Storm, how could the Thalmor elves in Summerset Island survive alone?
With his abundant financial resources, does Lord Ximu not have the slightest ambition to become the High King of Skyrim or even the Human Emperor of Tamriel?
I do not believe.
The lord's so-called "little lord of Ximu under the leadership of Xueman" cannot stand up to scrutiny at all.
Although Tianji is only one of the eight provinces of the empire, the vast cold land of thousands of miles is divided into nine major lords and countless small lords to jointly govern. However, these lords have a high degree of autonomy in land reclamation, mining, smelting, trade, and commerce. Wait for the power of a dragon. It's just a matter of casting his own image on a gold coin. Large and small lords can even form armies freely. The soldiers of the army owe allegiance to neither the Emperor of Tamriel nor the High King of Skyrim, but only to the lord himself. Once the lord rebels, it is equivalent to a total rebellion in the territory. What's more, Lord Ximu is also a war lord recognized by the empire. Possess the rank of Imperial Captain and corresponding army organization. And it has the special military power to guard the border, suppress bandits, quell chaos, and even kill first and then report on behalf of the empire. This is a privilege that even the Xueman lords who have always adhered to neutrality do not have.
Speaking of which, the actual area under the jurisdiction of each lord is limited to the city where they live, as well as important resources such as farmland, mines and mills around the city, and strategic points that need to be defended. There are too many "don't care" areas between cities. Monsters, robbers, cults, evil dragons, etc., countless monsters, ghosts, ghosts, snakes, etc. are entrenched in these dark areas, posing a great threat to the safety of the city.
However, no lord wanted to completely eradicate these "cancers of civilization" and "hidden dangers of rule." Suppressing bandits is like putting out wildfires. If there is a fire, put it out. If there is no fire, there is no need to pay too much attention.
In fact, everyone knows that the fundamental solution is to first send troops to garrison, and then move the residents in the city to cultivate and settle, and completely bring those remote areas under civilized rule. However, this move will undoubtedly require a large amount of financial, material and human resources to be advanced, and may not even be repaid for a long time. Therefore, no lord is willing to use limited tax revenue for unrewarded efforts. But it is undeniable that precisely because of the inaction of the lords, these hidden dangers have grown from remote places and are getting closer and closer to civilization, constantly consuming the strength of the territory.
Of course, the erosion and control of cities by local forces is another "cancer of civilization and a hidden danger of governance." For example, in Markarth City and Rift Valley City, local forces almost completely control the city, and even the power of the local lords They have all been seriously threatened and have even been secretly dismissed.
Under such circumstances, one can imagine how weak the empire's control over the entire Skyrim province is. After the Stormcloak rebellion, the entire Eastern Skyrim fell, falling overnight. Facts have proved that many lords actively sided with the Stormcloaks. This is not only related to the "Platinum Agreement" that was humiliating and humiliating the country, but also related to the empire's always laissez-faire rule over Skyrim.
Even those lords who did not turn to the Stormcloaks could not be said to be completely devoted to the Empire. For example, Wu Chen's Xueman lord "Strong" Balgrove is a typical neutral.
However, those with a discerning eye clearly discovered that Wu Chen's Ximu Territory was the only exception in the chaotic sky.
A whole mountain of gray stone gold was harvested thanks to the lord's journey to the plane. Under the drastic management of the housekeeper, Ximu Town not only underwent great changes in a very short period of time. Even the three hundred miles of remote rural areas have changed their appearance. The coal camp is comparable to a town, the Feitian Outpost guarding the fortress, the hunting manor hidden in the dense forest, the self-sufficient river bend fishery, the White River Farm, the Azaruden city where the plane gray people are housed, and the towering cold... In the Ring Mage Academy at the top of the mountain, the lord even has his own Dragon Breaking Law.
what does that mean?
It means that the lord's ambition goes far beyond 300 miles.
There are ten directions in the world. After benefiting one party, will the Lord benefit the remaining nine parties?
In the mind of the well-traveled and well-informed Khajiit merchant Rhysad, the answer has already been revealed.
Therefore, excluding the short-term profit of up to 200,000 yuan for a complete keel. Being able to marry a future High King of Skyrim, and even the master of the entire Tamriel continent. The long-term premium of this business is a huge benefit that Khajiit businessman Resad cannot refuse.
After solving the problem of the keel, the problem of the New Sword Wind passing through the Annihilation Storm and avoiding the attack of the evil dragon was solved. Searching for the ancient tomb of the Snow Prince, bringing back the cursed remains, and completing the final bloody sacrifice are just around the corner.
Before leaving, in return for the deal, Khajiit merchant Rhysand called the lord with a smile: "Sir, how much do you know about the Swordsinger?"
""Take heart, great king. Your people are Redguards, and they can easily follow the path of the sword, if only their hands once again grasp the hilts and learn once more to quote the maxims of the Book of Rings. The Redguards Man can compete with any race in the entire world, no matter how numerous they are." ——Derik Hallin. "Wu Chen smiled and recited a clear statement from an ancient book in the study.
The Swordsingers were once a group of warriors from Yokuda who pursued the "Way of the Sword" - a philosophy of swordsmanship. Singers can perform astonishing feats of swordsmanship, and to some, they are both warriors and wizards. They seek physical and spiritual strength. The swordsong tradition originated on the continent of Yokuda and was introduced to the shores of Tamriel by the Redguard during the First Age. The Swordsingers played a decisive role in conquering Hammerfell and creating a new home for the people of Yokuda.
The most powerful of the Swordsingers are known as the Saints of the Sword, or Ansei in Yokudan. Ansai possesses the ability to summon a sword from his soul, which is called the Shehai or Spirit Sword. An Ansai warrior can, through sheer force of will, make an ethereal sword made of pure psychic power appear out of thin air and take shape in his hand. This form of path is called "Shehai Shen She Ru (Shehai Shen She Ru, do you have Chinese pinyin?)", also called the Way of the Spirit Sword. All swordsingers learn this path through intense training and meditation, but not every swordsman succeeds in being promoted to an ansei. Those who successfully follow the path of Ansai are said to have transcended mortals. They possess a strong devotion to the war gods, a strong sense of piety, and concentration and combat skills that others cannot match.
The great Ansai said: One man and one sword can defeat a country.
"Everything is as you know, my lord." Khajiit merchant Rhysad smiled slyly: "I heard that you are recruiting Mrs. Gisei Siying. Then you will definitely not refuse the descendants of Meikaela Reki. .”
"What?" Even the lord was shocked: "Are you sure he is the descendant of the female sword master?"
"Yes, sir." As he spoke, the Khajiit merchant Rezad solemnly handed a thick ancient book to Wu Chen:
"From The Memory Stone of Makela Leki".
