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"Yes, but not just that." Hua Ruge paused for a moment before continuing, "Actually, I want to ask the dwarves that are born as blacksmiths to forge some armor and weapons for me."
The Dwarf Chief enjoyed hearing this praise, but he still said, "We have never helped humans before, so you should go back."
"Clan leader, you didn't like humans before, but Lord is different. She cared a lot about us pagans." Tark advised.
The Dwarf Clan Elder continued: "I am sorry, Tark. It is because of this that I did not chase her out.
Tark immediately explained: "It's not what you think it is. Lord is very friendly, he definitely doesn't want to enslave us ?"
"Forget it." The one who interrupted him was Hua Ruge. He only heard her say, "Since the clan leader is unwilling, we can't force him."
Tark was puzzled.
Hua Ruge smiled at the Dwarf Clan Elder in a friendly manner, "Then I won't disturb you any further, go to the store in the city and think about it carefully. After all, although the people here can eat their fill, they should at least need food, salt and cloth."
The Dwarf Chief began to hesitate.
After leaving the underground palace, Hua Ruge took a long breath of fresh air. The air in early spring was still somewhat cool, but it was still more comfortable than the hot and stuffy underground palace.
"Lord, why don't you try persuading me again?" Tark asked in confusion.
Hua Ruge took a few deep breaths evenly, "They are very impatient at first glance, persuading them more would only be counterproductive."
Tark did not understand, and only asked: "Then does Lord feel that they will help in the future?"
"I can get them to help now, but that's not the way things are. Take your time, let them choose." Hua Ruge said as he walked back.
She was confident that as long as she used some tricks, she would be able to control the dwarves, just like how she dealt with mounted bandits.
However, the pagan race had no enmity with her, so they should have their own choice. Regardless of being forced or coaxed, they shouldn't.
If they didn't even have this little bit of respect, how could they talk about equality?
Tark felt deep respect for the Dwarf when he heard her words. He knew from the start that Hua Ruge was a person who plotted against people using power easily, but she suppressed her emotions and decided not to use her powers. Even if she desperately needed armor, she respected the Dwarf's choice and would not force them.
How could she not admire others when she was a good schemer but not a schemer and treated others with sincerity.
Of course, Hua Ruge did not do nothing. From then on, she would send people to deliver some things to the dwarves tribe every few days, such as eating salt cloth. The dwarves also slowly accepted her good intentions and gradually planned to develop their abilities in the city.
Furthermore, they had also seen how the other pagans were being taken care of in the Ancient Dragon City.
When it came to spring farming, Hua Ruge's auction house was already set up. At the same time, many people who came to explore the trial were attracted, and at the same time, brought about their own businesses. Hua Ruge was very satisfied with this, she felt that her wealthy days were not far away.
However, because of how big the tree was, Hua Ruge quickly received bad news.
On this day, Hua Ruge went down to the town to inspect the situation of the spring farming. He held onto his pants tightly and followed the farmer's uncle who was working while they talked about the situation of the land this year.
The Little Marten liked to stick close to Hua Ruge, but it did not have a cold expression when it went down to work. Thus, it sat on the treetop, watching her work and laughing.
From afar, a guard from the City Lord's Mansion rushed over, shouting, "Lord, the King's City has sent a message."
Hua Ruge did not straighten his back, and asked casually while planting: "Who's?"
"Hong Xiu is written on it." The guard said.
Hong Xiu, the number one lady in the Swallow Spring Pavilion, had an appointment with her before he came so that she could tell him about it whenever she was in the wrong.
Hong Xiu was clever and astute, he would definitely not spread the news that wasn't important.
Thus, Hua Ruge walked out of the field with her feet full of mud. Beside her was the little river, and she sat down to wash her hands, then casually wiped her clothes and received the letter.
The letter was white, giving off a faint fragrance. She opened it without any hesitation and saw only two or three lines of words on it:
"Ru Ge, the emperor heard that your territory had improved greatly and ordered the Tax Officer to head there. I hope that we can come up with some ideas soon, but do not be impulsive. "
"I knew this old thing would regret it. I didn't expect it to come so quickly." Hua Ruge sneered as he slowly folded the letter and put it away, intending to go back and treat this girl to a drink.
Little Marten walked over to her side, looked at her expression and asked: "You want money?"
"That's right." Hua Ruge smiled at him.
Little Marten sat down beside her, "What do we do?"
"He hasn't arrived yet, it's been windy and chilly all this time, who knows what could happen to him." Hua Ruge smirked.
The Little Marten looked confused.
Hua Ruge did not plan to explain. This child's actions were already ferocious to begin with, it would be incredible if he could even learn to use underhanded methods.
The Little Marten was not too concerned about this. Seeing her feet covered in mud, it frowned and asked: "Cold?"
"Huh?" Hua Ruge did not react in time.
Little Marten sat beside her and placed both her feet in the water. She bent down and very naturally helped her clean up.
When he said warm words and touched her cold jade feet, she finally reacted. She quickly pulled her feet back and said, "I ?" "Let's do it ourselves."
She was still not used to being touched.
Seeing that she had done it herself, the Little Marten nodded its head and retracted its hand.
Hua Ruge was afraid that Yue Yang would think too much into it. Turning his head to look, he only saw Yue Yang smiling innocently.
"Cold Water." Little Marten reminded.
Hua Ruge retracted his legs, but seeing a purple flash in front of him, Hua Ruge immediately felt a warmth on his feet.
It turned out that Little Marten had taken off her outer robe and covered her stretched legs.
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The corner of Hua Ruge's mouth twitched: "Clothes are very expensive."
The Little Marten scratched the back of its head in embarrassment. He was very clear that Hua Ruge loved money again.
Hua Ruge was amused by him, she reached out to rub his head: "I won't let you down, let's go."
The Little Marten smiled as she helped her carry her shoes, and the two of them left along the ridge of the fields.
Hua Ruge had been planning all along the way. The Little Marten saw through her thoughts and asked: "Do you need my help?"
"No need."
"I can learn to do it. Elder sister, don't look down on me."
Hua Ruge could not help but laugh, "Such a small character is not worth it for you to take action."
Only then did the Little Marten nod.
Returning to the manor, Hua Ruge summoned the former leader of the horse bandits, who was also the current Deputy Officer Zh?ng Y?n, and only instructed him: "Use the method you used to deal with me, so that the Emperor's sent Tax Officer will never be able to enter the city!"