Chapter 553: 553
Chapter 554-Despicable People Leaving Their Hometowns
“Sir Henry! General Henry!”
After leaving the Hall of Justice and walking out of the City Hall, the temporary commander of the fleet of the Imperium had just breathed in the fresh air when he heard shouts behind him.
Turning around, he saw an old man and a young man with yellow skin and black eyes running towards him.
Henry was stunned at first, but then he smiled. He was no longer as arrogant and arrogant as he was in front of the nobles of the distant port. He nodded and said,” Nice to meet you. You are?”
The middle-aged man bowed and said,” My name is Han Zezheng. My ancestor was granted the title of hereditary baron by the governor of Far Harbor. He runs a shipping business in Far Harbor and has two shops that polish and sell some home-style items. This is my eldest son, Han Guangcheng. He’s 24 years old this year and is still studying at Far Harbor Riding School.”
He spoke the common language of the continent very fluently, almost like a Goethe.
The young man was just about to bow when his father turned around and glared at him.
” Don’t kneel!” Colonel Henry hurriedly stepped forward to support him.
“His Highness Kant doesn’t like it,” the man explained to Han Zezheng.
“What a benevolent and generous lord.”
Han Zezheng praised and bowed respectfully in the direction of Tidal Sound Manor.
The young man, Han Guangcheng, followed suit.
Then, the noble from Aurora explained to Colonel Henry,” You know, in our hometown, only the most generous and benevolent ruler would sympathize with the hardships of the commoners. There is no doubt that His Highness Kant is a benevolent and just ruler. He must be the noblest lord in Aurora.”
The people of the empire were all wondering how the hell they knew. However, that did not stop him from smiling and nodding in agreement.” Yes. His Highness Kant is the most benevolent and fair lord I have ever met.”
With warm and sincere smiles on their faces, the two of them stood in front of the City Hall and praised Kant in unison.
It was as if Kant’s order to overturn the nobles ‘vote in the City Hall and insist on punishing the dozens of nobles involved in the matter with the cruelest punishment did not exist at all.
After chatting for a while, Han Zezheng took Colonel Henry’s hand and silently handed him a gold watch inlaid with various crystals.
” My lord,” he whispered,” His Highness Kant trusts you deeply. I beg you to grant me a humble wish. My son and I would like to admire His Highness Kant’s majesty and listen to his admonition.”
” You pitied us for wandering in a foreign land and leaving our homeland for hundreds of years. We are like floating grass that has lost its roots. Now, we finally see the sunlight behind the dark clouds. We can’t wait to bask in the light of His Highness Kant. We hope to offer our loyalty to our lord, our lord, and even our king. We have been waiting for this day for too long. Please, kind-hearted sir, help us push open this door.”
Colonel Henry flipped his palm slightly, and with the help of the sunlight, he could clearly see the color of the gold watch. The dozens of colorful elemental diamonds were dazzling, and the gold watch embossed like a hook. It was extremely expensive and expensive.
He stuffed the gold watch back into Han Zezheng’s hands.
The people of Aurora were stunned, and then they begged,”Lord, merciful Lord…”
“Don’t worry, Han, my friend. You don’t have to do this.” With a smile on his face, Colonel Henry patted his rough and wrinkled hands.” I’m very happy to see a powerful and loyal noble under Lord Kant’s command. I’m happy to introduce you to him. I don’t need any repayment. However, I can only promise you that I’ll bring your request for an audience to Tidal Villa, but I can’t guarantee the outcome…”
“This is enough, my lord. This is enough.” Han Zezheng said happily,” Oh, I praise you. I don’t know how to repay your kindness…”
“You don’t have to repay me, friend.”
The man from the Imperium laughed loudly and patted Han Zezheng on the shoulder.” You are a smart man, a smart gentleman, and a wise man from Aurora. I think we are the same kind of people. We are good at sniffing opportunities and will never let go of those precious opportunities. We will go all out, right?”
“Yes… Yes, yes, yes.” The people from Aurora lowered their heads and said,” Absolutely.”
“Then,” The colonel said,” I will return to Tidal Sound Manor to report to His Highness. You…”
” We came by carriage. Sir, you go first. We’ll catch up soon.”
“Don’t be too late, friend.”
“No, sir. I wish I could be 30 years younger and gallop with you.”
With friendly laughter, they waved goodbye.
Han Ze was bringing his son to his carriage.
“Hey.”
He waved goodbye to the colonel in the distance for the last time. He looked away and quickened his pace. He whispered,” Impressive. Truly impressive.”
“What’s so great about it, Dad?” Han Guangcheng asked softly.
Then, he was glared at by his father.” Bastard, you spend all your time with boatmen and workers. Our ancestors sailed thousands of miles across the sea and risked their lives to come to a foreign country. Isn’t it just to fight for your life? It wasn’t easy to get ashore, but in your generation, you have to roll into the sea again! I’m so angry!”
The young man lowered his head and did not refute.
” You’re right!” Han Zezheng was furious.” When you see Lord Kant later, be alert!” Speak less and do less, watch more and listen more!”
When they arrived at their carriage, Han Guangcheng hurriedly helped his father onto the carriage and sat down as well.
The coachman waved his whip and sped up according to his master’s instructions.
” Father!” Han Guangcheng said cautiously.” Are we going to seek refuge with His Highness Kant?”
“What else?” Han Zezheng glared at him.
“.. Isn’t it too rushed?” The young man said softly,” If you want to talk about me, Sir Kang’s move is a little unpopular. It’s really very domineering. Killing so many nobles is not enough to appease his hatred, but he actually wants to torture and kill…”
“You know nothing!”
“I told you to read the history books brought by your ancestors, but you refused to read them!” Old Han lectured again. Since ancient times, when dynasties changed, all the noble families were killed, and countless aristocratic families were destroyed. However, in the past thousand years, which dynasty and which generation lacked noble people? Look at the nobles here today. Their ancestors from hundreds of years ago might have been some poor families who killed chickens and dogs. Weren’t our Han family’s ancestors also laborers who drifted here on a ship?”
He slowed down his tone and said,”Murder…” Killing a noble is not a big deal. You might think that a noble is a big shot, but others might think that a noble is a chicken or a dog. After cutting off a bunch of them and making room, there are plenty of people willing to take over, especially obedient people.”
Han Guangcheng was deep in thought,”So…” Father is going to take over?”
“What else? It was during Tengda that His Highness had no foundation in Distant Harbor and was considered a powerful dragon. From what I saw, he wanted to suppress Distant Harbor and make this city his.”
Han Zezheng explained to his eldest son,” His Highness is showing off his abilities now. He wants to make the nobles of the distant port bow down, but the latter won’t budge. It’s a contest of strength. I’ll take advantage of the fact that the outcome is still uncertain to go to His Highness Kant. It’s not like sending charcoal in the snow. It’s also a matter of choosing a hero. I’ll be praised and admired.”
” Besides, thanks to the grace of our ancestors, I was born with black hair and yellow skin. We are both from the Aurora Empire, so we are naturally close. I’m willing to sacrifice myself for this trip. Your Highness will definitely think highly of me.”
“But it’s still a little urgent…” Han Guangcheng hesitated.
“What’s the rush? The more urgent, the better. Wait for them to win a great victory before going to join them? The Han family is a small business. If you don’t be attentive, they won’t even look at you.”
As Han Zezheng said this, he sighed. This eldest son of his was really not cut out for business.
But what could he do? She could only teach him by words and example, hoping that he would be enlightened one day.
A hint of uneasiness appeared in Han Guangcheng’s eyes. Father, it’s hard to tell who will win. I admit that Lord Kant is very capable, but the battlefield and politics are different. Besides, he’s not just offending the nobles of Distant Harbor with his arrogance. Even the entire Goethe nobility will be dissatisfied…”
“Father, do you think His Highness Kant will definitely win?” he asked curiously.
“Father is not someone who knows how to calculate. There is no such thing as foresight in doing business. I just have to find clues from the clues…” Han Zezheng replied,” Although I don’t know what makes His Highness Kant so confident, I do know that Colonel Henry, as the commander of the Holy Empire’s fleet, has completely submitted to His Highness Kang. The soldiers of Mu Yue and the Council are so arrogant that they are willing to listen to His Highness Kant’s orders.”
” From this point, I dare to say that Distant Port has no chance of winning this battle.”
Han Guangcheng was deep in thought.
The old father glanced at his silly son and sighed.” Son, even if we don’t have a chance of winning, the Han family has no choice. Think about it again. What kind of life did the Han family have a few months ago? It was already good enough that he could protect his ancestral business. What would happen to the Han family when His Highness Kant appeared? Even the Governor is willing to smile at me.”
” Even today, Sir Kang is already riding on the head of Distant Harbor. Although those nobles are estranged from us, they are still very polite and dare not offend us. Whose glory is this?”
“That Colonel Henry treated the nobles of the distant port as nothing, but he was very polite when he saw us father and son. Isn’t it because we’re also people of Aurora with black hair and yellow skin?”
“That’s why we can’t help it. If we go to Lord Kang now and beg him to take us in, even if His Highness loses, he can protect us. Otherwise, if Lord Kang gives in and we become neutral, these Goethe people will turn around and bully us…Do you understand?”
He reached out and patted his son’s shoulder.” I can only leave a path for you and your brothers and sisters before I’m muddleheaded and old. I don’t expect you to be successful, nor do I expect you to bring your ancestors back to their roots. I just hope that you’ll be safe and sound and have your branches spread…”
The old man was touched for a while, then scolded,”So wake up!” In a while, if His Highness asks you something, don’t make a scene and answer properly. If the ancestors take pity on you and make His Highness value you, this evil creature, and take you in as a servant boy who carries an inkstone and grinds ink, it will be your good fortune…”
Han Guangcheng didn’t lower his head and accept the scolding this time. He opened the window, and the carriage galloped. The scenery outside the window quickly receded. From here, he could see the distant sea, and the silver warship was quietly parked between the waves.
” If Your Highness can let me work on that ship,” he muttered,” I’ll gladly do it even if I have to be the lowest rank sailor who can clean the deck. I’ll even be willing to die on the ship.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he received a palm strike on his head.
“Unfilial son! You think you’re worthy of going to a fairy-like boat? Don’t mention it later, or I’ll send you to the northern desert to do business. You can row your boat there!”
Twenty minutes later, at Tidal Manor.
Kant put down his pen and stretched his muscles. He laughed.” Oh, there’s someone who can cook a cold stove so soon. And he’s from the same hometown. Haha…”
Even though Horus had already heard about Colonel Henry and Han Zezheng through his bracelet, he had also informed Kant that a father and son from Aurora wanted to join him.
However, in front of the person who was being primed, he still had to politely pretend that he did not know.
” Yes,” the colonel said respectfully.” I’ve already prepared the relevant information about Han Zezheng, his family, and his business. It’s right here.”
He handed over a document with both hands.
Kant pretended to flip through two pages.” You’re fast,” he said casually.
“It was done this morning.” Henry Beck replied,” I’ve sent someone to search for the information of respectable people from all walks of life in Far Harbor for a day and sorted it out. It’s just in time for us to use it. I’ve sent other documents and records to the archives on the first floor of the manor for you to read at any time.”
“That’s very thoughtful of you,” Kant said with a smile.
“It is my honor to work for His Highness.”
“I’m glad to have you help me, Henry.”
Kant nodded at him.” Let the father and son of the Han family in. This is the first person you’ve introduced to me. I have to meet him no matter what. I have to let them remember you.”
Henry revealed a surprised and touched expression. Thank you, Your Highness!”
Kant waved his hand.” Alright, Henry. Go and do your own thing. By the way, Colonel, I hope you can have a good night’s sleep tonight instead of continuing to work all night.”
“Understood!”
Not long after, Henry led the two of them over and closed the door.
Han Zezheng glanced at Kang De and bowed deeply.” I am Han Zezheng. My ancestor was from Fengzhou. He brought his son Guangcheng with him. Greetings, Lord Kang!”
Even though he knew that he was from Earth and had nothing to do with the people from Aurora, Kant still felt a sense of closeness when he looked at the Easterners who shared the same skin color, hair color, and even similar language and culture. It was definitely closer than looking at the people from the mainland who had high noses, deep eyes, blonde hair, and blue eyes.
He raised his hand and said,” There’s no need to be so polite. There are no servants here, so there’s no etiquette. Take a seat over there. The food and water are on the table. The two of you can make yourselves at home. Don’t be restrained.”
After Han Zezheng thanked him, he sat on an armchair at the side, his butt only leaning a little against the chair.
Han Guangcheng stood behind his father.
Before this, Kant’s understanding of Aurora was limited to Hong San.
He had also heard Hong San talk about some matters of Aurora, but the channels of information were still extremely limited. After all, Hong San’s master’s status was too high, and he only talked about the art of governing the world. There was not much smoke and fire.
It was the first time he had a serious chat with these ordinary immigrants from Aurora.
As usual, he asked how his life was, how his business was, how many people were there in his family, and if there were any difficulties.
” I remember a common proverb. It says that when a person leaves his hometown, he’ll be a lowly person. When a boat goes to the sea, the wind and waves will blow on his face. Sigh, it’s difficult!”
Han Zezheng shook his head and sighed.” In our ancestors ‘time, Aurora and Goethe traded with each other. Our country was rich and strong. Even if we were in a foreign land, we lived well. People respected you.”
” When the land of China sank, the elves sealed off the sea routes, and the trade between the two sides was cut off. We were like rootless duckweed. At first, they respected us, but later on, they looked down on you.”
” Even if you buy an official rank, you can’t change your appearance. People can tell at a glance that you’re different from him. Yellow skin, black hair, and you’re from Aurora. No matter how good you speak the common language or how much you pay taxes, people won’t recognize you as a Goethe person. You’ll look different from him.”
“It’s a shame to leave my hometown.”
Han Zezheng rambled on for a long time. After laying the foundation, he finally got to the main topic.
He stood up shakily and bowed deeply to Kant.” If it weren’t for Your Highness ‘sudden appearance and intimidating the current generation, causing the western countries to hear of our name, we, the people of the East, would still be struggling in a foreign land like a rootless duckweed. I still have my ancestors’ inheritance and can still live. How many of our blood brothers have died without a burial place? Your Highness, we, the lonely souls of the wild, have been waiting for a king who can split the land and seal the borders for a long, long time!”
“The Han Family of Far Harbor is willing to die for Your Highness!” he shouted. Please accept it, Your Highness!”
A group of people from Aurora admire your martial arts and are willing to join. Do you accept?
That was definitely not possible.
What a joke. You said you wanted to die for me, so do I have to accept it?
The company also had to have a probation period for the job application.
What if it was a family that usually bullied men and women and had a bad record? If they came here to act pitiful and say a few beautiful words to coax him into accepting it, wouldn’t that be too disgusting?
Before Hong San left for Valentan, he had a detailed discussion with Kant.
He emphasized that he had to be careful when taking in dogs.
The people of this world valued this more. Loyalty was the highest form of contract. Just like how Hong San had agreed to be Kant’s retainer, even if there was no loyalty ceremony, it was still a gentleman’s promise and they would stay together for life. Not only did the retainer have an obligation to the monarch, but the monarch also had an obligation to his retainer.
For example, the Han family… When he mentioned serving and accepting, it meant loyalty.
If Kant agreed, the Han family would be under Kant’s name from now on and would obey his orders. However, the Han family’s past, present, and future actions would be tied to Kant.
Hong San trusted Kant in everything, but he knew that his lord lacked general knowledge. That was why he had specially reminded Kant that short-term and long-term employment were two completely different concepts.
“Hurry up and help your father up,” Kang De gestured to Han Guangcheng.
Han Zezheng’s heart skipped a beat. Oh no, he was too anxious.
“There’s no need to die for me. I’m a kind-hearted person. I can’t stand fighting and killing, nor do I do anything shameful. I don’t need others to die for me.”
Kant looked at Han Zezheng, who was still very respectful.” But we can still help each other. Old Mister Han, you’re right about one thing. We’re all wanderers who are far away from our homeland. We should help each other and improve together. Am I right?”
“Yes, yes.”
“Then, can you do me a favor?”
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P.S. 1: The flag was just set up last night…
PS2: As for this chapter, sigh, he wrote it so slowly because he thought about it carefully. Han Zezheng, a native of the Aurora Empire, spoke in the common language of the continent with Henry, a native of the Empire. Therefore, his words and content were in the same style, and it had a hint of a translation accent. He had even called Henry a general instead of a colonel on purpose. He had used the language of the Aurora Empire with his son. Between father and son, there were more lessons and he was more casual. His style was more inclined towards the common language of the city. When he spoke to a big shot like Kant, He had to be respectful with a little simplicity and sincerity, and he had to be a little literary…
[PS3: on a whim, I carefully carved it out. Later on, I felt a little depressed and lost. I don’t know if I’m living in vain…] Forget it, forget it. As long as I’m happy, good night.
