Desai, who was very embarrassed, quickly changed the subject: "I am leaving for Verona tomorrow. The situation there is very critical. The Duke of Verona has very little power left."

Lanzada thought for a while and said to him: "Duke? What does he have to complain about?

"What he lost was an army and vassals, but what he gained was wealth that he had never imagined before. Since last year's summer session, Verona's customs have been managed by officials of the Bayerland Senate. It is expected that this year's

The income will exceed 20 million silver francs."

"so much?"

"It will grow every year in the future! This is the Duke's most stable and reliable financial source. The original intention of the Bayerland Senate is to pay off the indemnity through customs mortgage to pay for the garrison. The tax rate is also very low. Not all this money

It can go into the Duke's pocket, but there is always a lot for him, and the military expenses of the auxiliary legions also come from this."

The Senate is so wise! Desai complimented in his heart.

"But the locals in Verona are not happy," Lanzada continued. "This was originally a place of ancient knights and plantations. The locals used items produced in small workshops and ate crops from the fields.

.But after Bayeran took control of the customs, the grain in the southern provinces was far cheaper than that of the local people, and the clothes and supplies were more exquisite and cheaper."

"That sounds like a good thing," Desai muttered, "Then why are they still fighting us to the death?"

"It's not a good thing for farmers and small workshops! Their things can't be sold at a high price, but they have to pay real money when paying taxes. For the locals, it's impossible to survive! I heard that in the Vero River,

Every now and then you can see businessmen floating down who are seeking suicide."

Desai thought of the elusive rebels in Verona and couldn't help but sigh: "I just want to fight people like this."

Lansada took him for a walk along the quiet garden path. Everyone had gone to the dance, and this place was simply their world.

The trainee nun said: "The situation in Verona is very complicated. I need to do more social research. I asked the captain to give me a letter of introduction. It is said that a militia loyal to Beyelan is being formed there to assist you in fighting. I

I’m going to check it out!”

When Lanzada said this, her violet eyes shone brighter than the evening stars in the sky. She was sincerely expecting and curious.

"No, no, it's too dangerous!" When he thought of the trainee nun having to go through the dangerous and chaotic world alone to visit remote villages and towns, Desai's heart was in his throat. "I will apply to the captain to accompany you, or you can follow.

Our troops advance."

"There is no grass growing where your army has passed. Who am I going to interview? Don't worry, Paxiu will escort me."

.!Desai almost spit out the curse words from his mouth.

Although I didn't think so before, now I look at Lanzada, she is becoming more and more mature and beautiful, and her eyes have a refreshing temperament that is reflected in the green grass and blue sky. Her voice has an irresistible magic, just simple

Chatting makes people very happy.

Lanzada's mood seemed to have improved, and he continued to say in a comfortable tone: "This mission of yours is also very good. The position of observer was won by the captain for you. Once he brings Verona to fight,

You must be his second most trusted person."

"Who's number one?"

"Of course it's me!" Lanzada said with her head held high.
Chapter completed!