The Redoran guards on the crow rock ramparts immediately blew the welcome trumpet and raised the flag representing the Redoran family.
This is a common diplomatic etiquette in mainland China. Because the family of Crow Rock's first councilor, Moine, is a small family affiliated with the Redoran family. So it is not the family flag of Moine. From this point alone, there is a big difference between the "family system" of the Morrowind Dark Elves and the "Lords' Covenant" established by the nine major lords of Skyrim. As Baron Ximu and the last dragonborn, Wu Chen has his own exclusive flag. This also shows that the political structure of Skyrim Province is much looser.
Among the people who greeted him in front of the barrier, Wu Chen saw Judgment Angel Shulia, Brighton Ranger Annie, Nord Dragon Howler Hunter Talia, and Redguard Battle Mage Puluo who had arrived first to help the Redoran guards resist the attack of the Ash Zombies. West. The dark elf nobleman who was surrounded by the crowd in the center, setting up a pergola and looking at the New Sword Wind, was none other than the owner of Crow Rock, the First Councilor Lulir Moine.
The Jianfeng landed steadily in the square in front of the barrier, and Wu Chen and his party walked off the deck in uniform.
"Good day, Lord Baron." Even Crow Rock Councilor Luriel Moine had heard of Baron Ximu's name.
"Good day, Congressman Moine." Wu Chen treated him politely and behaved like a lord.
After a brief but solemn welcome ceremony, First Councilor Lurier Moine welcomed the lord and his party into the ramparts, where the parliament hall had just been dug out of the ashes and renovated.
"As you can see, my Lord Baron, many of the rooms in the ramparts were long ago filled with piles of ash. As a last resort, we had to move to Moine Manor. Only recently did we manage to clear out this stately council chamber. . However, in the face of our stretched finances, it is almost a foregone conclusion that we want to repair the entire barrier." The frankness of Luriel Moine, the chief councilor of Crow Rock, is almost a "rare virtue" for the dark elves. : "But don't let the current state of Crow Rock fool you. Our desire to restore Crow Rock to its former glory is as strong as the restoration of the rampart itself."
This straightforward and honest confession certainly aroused the Lord's favor: "So regarding Crow Rock, do you and your family have any other plans?"
"As you know, my lord." The words were beautiful. However, facing the predicament at hand, the chief councilor of Crow Rock could only spread his hands: "Since the ebony mines were exhausted, this island far away from the mainland of Tamriel has long been lost. value. Our efforts to develop the fishing industry have had little effect. You must have heard the rumors that I have been making up the difference from my private coffers to keep the city running. But at the current rate, by next winter, my coffers will be empty .At that point, I really don’t know what else to do.”
"So, are you and your family interested in selling Crow Rock?" The Lord's words shocked everyone present.
"Sir, do you want to buy Crow Rock?" Chief Councilor Luriel Moine carefully asked.
"Ah, it was also a spur-of-the-moment idea." Wu Chen said with a smile: "While overlooking the city from the deck of the Jianfeng, I suddenly had an inexplicable desire (OH MY GOD, buy it, buy it!)."
"Understood, my lord." This is not a major matter that Chief Councilor Luriel Moine can decide, but as an irreparable "inferior asset", timely action seems to be the best option at the moment. So he decided to report to his family immediately: "I need some time."
"Okay, of course." The Lord Lord really did it on a whim. Whether he buys Crow Rock or not doesn't seem to have a noticeable impact on his adventure.
"Master, why did you buy Crow Rock?" The housekeeper asked softly after walking out of the barrier.
"I have taken a fancy to this excellent bay that is easy to defend but difficult to attack." Wu Chen pointed at the barrier: "Look, just use the "Whispering Circle of Creation" to restore the barrier to its original state and become a high wall against the gray wind of the wasteland. The city The surrounding volcanic ash and the rich heartstone veins are a stable source of 'ash guards'. Especially the heartstone veins are of great significance for engraving the "Hellfire Ring". As long as we own this city, we can use almost The costless 'Stone Heart Resurrection' can be used to summon the Ash Titan and Ash Balrog. More importantly, if you want to maintain the garrison at Frostmoth Castle, you must rely on the nearby supplies from Crow Rock."
"Understood, my master." The housekeeper nodded lightly. The lord takes a long-term view. Of course, the housekeeper didn't know that this was actually another pioneering experiment of the "Ximu Deck" by the Lord after Helgen. When we return to Broken City, we will see if the exclusive land cards of Helgen Territory and Crow Rock will appear in the "Ximu Deck". We will know whether the Lord's attempt was successful or not.
The arrival of Baron Ximu brought new topics of conversation to Crow Rock. In particular, rumors of purchasing Crow Rock spread almost overnight.
As to why the Baron, who owns a mountain of gray stone and gold, bought the useless Crow Rock, it was obvious that there were different opinions among the people.
In short, the more you talk about it, the more it makes sense. If someone else said they wanted to buy Crow Rock. The dark elves must be extremely vigilant in response. Of course, the reason for the exception was Baron Ximu. In addition to the abundant financial resources of an entire gray stone gold mountain, the past experience of taking in the gray people of the Azaruden plane was another huge persuasive force. There is also more than one dark elf among the Gisethying ladies: Jovaska Beebloom Melissa, Nightgate Violet Jeannade, Blooddrink of the Dead Malina, Obsidian Shimmer Red, Dark Ranger ·Jianlasa, Eye of the Starry Sky, Azhara Quinn Veer, Dragon-Slaying Demonic Sword Irelles.
Even if these long-famous Mrs. Gisei Siying does not count. Accompanying the lord, the hellfire Ildari Salohiri and the moon shadow priest Alanya Iannis are also powerful dark elf female companions.
The Lord, who became famous almost overnight, quickly reaped the rewards of fame.
An old miner named Crescius Caerellius boarded the New Sword Wind.
What's rare is that he is also a Serodii from Cyrodiil.
"Good day, sir." The old miner has not forgotten the imperial etiquette.
"Good day, old sir." Wu Chen smiled and said, "You are the first Imperial person I have seen in these days."
"As far as I know, I may be the last imperial man left in Sothheim. Maybe I won't live as long as the dark elves, but at least I didn't give up my home." The old miner's stubbornness seems to be getting stronger with each passing year. Years Older: "Those cowards left decades ago. They all deserved to die. The moment the ebony mines dried up, they pulled out tent stakes. Ridiculous! My lord, I assure you, Raven Rock Still rich in ebony ore. I know there's more ore under those rocks... I can smell them. Three generations of my family have been miners and I tell you my lord, it really was the East Empire Company's fault. They just didn't want to spend the coins It was just for prospecting, so I gave this town and even the entire island to the Redoran family of Morrowind."
"So you think the Ebony Mine is still valuable for mining." This is also good news for the lord who is preparing to purchase Crow Rock.
"Yes, sir. There is also a secret related to my family hidden in the ebony mine." When he said this, the old miner could not suppress his excitement.
"What kind of secrets might be hidden there?" The Lord was obviously very interested.
"Two centuries ago, the Eastern Empire Company covered up a secret. It killed my great-grandfather Gratian Caerellius and left Raven Rock a worthless and polluted mine. My great-grandfather spent his life exploring the ancient ruins of Tamriel, and the Ebony Mines were his final explorations. The East Empire Company claims that my great-grandfather died in a 'terrible accident' and that he was lost in a rockfall, but this is simply not true. My wife and I accidentally found in my great-grandfather's old trunk a letter he had written to the East Empire Company that he had failed to send, as well as a key. The letter described some mysterious discoveries made by diggers in the mine. The Eastern Empire Company must have found it valuable and allowed him to continue digging. But soon after, the East Empire Company sealed off the ruins and announced that my great-grandfather died in a cave collapse. So sir, there must be some unknown secret here. "
