In the end, Wu Lai decided to keep Hippo in the Green House to help Fox. He also wanted her to learn more from Fox. In his plan, he had intended to let Hippo become the housekeeper of the Green House in two years, because Fox would have other arrangements by then.
As for El, Wu Lai was still happy for her to go to Saltmarsh Town with him. After all, he needed someone to serve him, and he couldn't do everything by himself.
Although Lori was upset at first because she couldn't go with Wu Lai, she finally let it go when she found out that Helen didn't go with them either.
Helen actually mentioned that she wanted to go with Wu Lai, but Wu Lai did not agree, and the reason was different from Loli's.
"Saltmarsh is not a good place to go," Woolley said to Helen at the time.
"I don't care, as long as I'm with you, anywhere is fine," said Helen.
Wu Lai felt his heart warm, but after hesitating for a while, he shook his head and said, "No, at least not now. Once we get there, I will be very busy and will have no time to accompany you. Instead of that, it's better for you to stay in Assyria."
After listening to Wu Lai's words, Helen sighed softly and hugged his waist...
A few days later, Woolley and Guru set off. According to the rules, Woolley's carriage had to follow George's caravan. Unless George ordered otherwise, Woolley had to follow obediently at the rear.
This is a customary practice and also a manifestation of the authority of the city-state's consuls. Wu Lai has no intention of not following it. In his opinion, since there are already established rules of the game, and these rules are beneficial to him, then he should just follow these rules.
As usual, the convoy had to stop after leaving the city gate, because people who were seeing them off would be waiting outside the city gate in advance, and of course there would be some idle people who came to watch the fun - they were happy to experience such a scene in order to get something to talk about.
When the car stopped, George smiled and lifted the curtain to take a look. His heart immediately warmed up because there were about one or two hundred people standing or sitting on the lawn beside the path.
"Oh, you guys are so enthusiastic." George said to himself as he got off the carriage and walked towards the people who were seeing him off.
"Thank you, thank you for your enthusiasm." George waved with a smile on his face, because he saw Lev and several familiar faces, who were also smiling and walking towards George.
George had not walked a few steps when his heart skipped a beat, because except for the thirty or forty people led by Lev, the rest of the people waved and smiled at him, but had no intention of coming to greet him.
Aren't they seeing me off? George couldn't help but frowned, and subconsciously slowed down his pace...
"Consul George, you look so glorious today." Lev walked up to George with a smile on his face. "With a consul like you who works hard, how can the city-state of Ronvington not prosper?"
"Master Lev, you're too polite." George laughed and said, not caring about guessing anymore. He quickly greeted the people who saw him off one by one. Although he was already a member of the Supreme Council of Nobles and controlled the administrative power of the city-state of Lovington, the people who came with Lev would not have simple backgrounds, so courtesy was inevitable.
As they were talking, there was a sudden burst of applause on the lawn, mixed with a few cheers.
Could it be that other city-states' governors were returning today? As soon as George had this thought, he saw a scene that surprised him greatly.
Suddenly, a cotton banner held up by a bamboo pole was unfolded on the lawn, with a row of large red characters on it - "Farewell to Governor Wuleglindo to his new office."
If it were just that, it would be fine. Among the people standing under the banner, George knew Lini, Yijiang, Yibei, Yiner, and Wright...
A veteran military god, two popular lieutenants, the deputy dean of the Code of the Citizens Academy, plus a playboy with a powerful background, such a lineup really makes George jealous.
Besides feeling jealous, George was also secretly annoyed. Firstly, he was annoyed that Wu Lai's farewell lineup overshadowed his own, and secondly, he was annoyed that he was actually jealous at this moment.
Of course I'm jealous, such a lineup can explain so many things.
Wu Lai jumped out of the car. He had not expected that so many people would see him off today. He knew almost all the people who came. In addition to Rini and a few others, there were also the teachers from the Citizens Academy who had traveled with him, the small and medium-sized nobles who had cooperative relations with the Green Building, the person in charge of the Tongji Alliance in Assyria City, and of course, a group of classmates headed by Helen, Ye Renwu, and Odo...
Wu Lai stepped onto the grass, and everyone rushed over...
When seeing this scene, George and Lev snorted in their hearts almost at the same time.
According to Assyrian custom, seeing off an official would not just involve exchanging a few pleasantries, waving goodbye and going their separate ways, but would also involve sitting down and having a symbolic meal and drink.
So it looked like the farewell to the officials was just a short picnic...
"Wuliglindo, from the 'Brief Analysis of the Code' you submitted a few days ago, I can tell that you have a deep understanding of the code and your potential in this area." Ibe said with a smile, "So I came to see you off today for a reason. I want to remind you that as an archon, you are allowed to formulate temporary clauses when there is a special need. If this clause has universal significance, it may become one of the clauses of the code. I really hope that you can contribute to Assyria in terms of the code, so I suggest that you adapt to local conditions and give it a bold try. Of course, inform me as soon as possible so that I can give you some advice."
"Thank you for Vice President Ibe's advice. I'll take note of it." Wu Lai was sincerely grateful. He could tell that Ibe was not just reminding him, but telling him clearly that if he was restricted by the current terms in Salt Marsh Town, he should boldly break through.
But this also shows that the situation in Salt Marsh Town is extremely bad.
"Teacher, why doesn't George come over to say hello to you?" Wu Lai asked Lini. Lini is highly respected and, like George, is a core member of the Supreme Council of Nobles. Logically, George should come over to meet and say hello.
"George Joyce is just like that. He is also showing his position to the Duncan family. Don't pay attention to him. He will only be a city-state governor in his lifetime." Lini said with a smile, "You are different. Salt Marsh Town may be a crocodile pond and wolf den to others, but not to you. Take advantage of it."
Wu Lai nodded slightly, and Lini suddenly lowered his voice: "Lonvington City is the main base of the First Legion, so when force is needed, don't ask George for help in the end."
"I've got that. I'll try other methods." Wu Lai didn't think there was anything wrong with this. It was normal for Saltmarsh Town to be harassed by bandits and thieves, and it was expected that he would not be able to ask for help from the city of Lovington. Besides, Chief Connor said that Wu Lai would be allowed to build a small-scale army. He could spend some time to manage it. Once he had soldiers on hand, would these things be difficult for me?
Lev also lowered his voice and said, "I still have some thoughts about recruiting this Wulagrindo. You might as well do your best to suppress him now. When he can't stand it anymore, I will contact him again."
"That's no problem." George smiled slightly, thinking that even if you didn't say so, I would still suppress Wuleglindo. This kid is so ignorant that he embarrassed me as soon as he left the city gate.
…
Wu Lai felt a little uncomfortable about saying goodbye to Helen again, but with Gulu and El around, the feeling was soon gone.
After leaving Assyrian City, George's carriage team sped up. Wu Lai thought it was a better idea to reach Salt Marsh Town earlier so that he could take action earlier.
"This is not bad. At least I don't have to regret not taking the civil service exam before." Wu Lai thought to himself.
After a day's journey, the team arrived at a village in the evening. Although the village was small, it had an inn which also served as a tavern.
Wu Lai had just washed his face with the water that El had brought and was thinking about dinner when Guru, who had gone to inquire about the room arrangements, came back with a gloomy face.
"Woole, there are no rooms left." Gulu said angrily, "They are taking all the rooms, even the woodshed. George's housekeeper also said that he hopes we respect our status and don't go to the village to disturb the civilians' sleep."
Wu Lai was stunned. Guru continued, "What's even more infuriating is that they bought all the food, saying that we won't pass through any villages or towns on tomorrow's journey, so we have to stock up in advance. They also bought all the horse grass."
This is a trick to play with me. Wu Lai thought to himself and asked, "Is there no other way?"
"I have asked someone to buy it in the village. The inn kitchen has been occupied by George's people. They are preparing food there now. It is very noisy and smoky." Guru replied.
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"This George is really not afraid of offending people. He is quite courageous." Wu Lai waved his hand and said, "You two wait here. I will go talk to George."
…
When there was a knock on the door, George was enjoying the massage from the maid comfortably. If it wasn't so early, he would not mind asking the maid to provide more "attentive" service.
The maid's hand stopped.
George smiled slightly and opened his eyes: "No need to stop, continue."
The maid did as she was told, and the door opened slightly, and George's butler Harriman walked in.
"Master, Woolelindo wanted to see you just now, but I stopped him." Harriman said with a smile, "Now he is waiting outside the yard."
"Well, well done. He came for the room and the food." George closed his eyes again.
"He didn't say it, but I suppose he did," Harriman said.
"Well, stay here for a while, and then tell him that I'm sorry I can't help him. If he doesn't mind, he can stay in the village. But there are no citizens in this area, so it's a bit dirty and smelly, but you can bear it."
Hearing this, the maid couldn't help but chuckle, and Harriman nodded with a smile: "Just do as the master ordered."
"Tell the servants to distribute dry food and water to everyone after they have eaten and drunk enough. We will not rest on the road tomorrow." George paused and continued, "If Wooleglin keeps talking too much, give him a portion of food. It is enough for one person."
"Well, sir, I'm very curious about how the three cars and ten people in Woolleglindo will spend the night?" Harriman said with a grin.
"I'm not curious at all." George said with a smile, "I want to see if Wooleglindos will understand something after tonight."
"You can't say for sure, sir. He's still so young and he must not have had much experience," said Harriman.
"Not necessarily. This kid is a sly one." George clenched his fists. "But unfortunately, he offended someone he couldn't afford to offend and shouldn't offend."
After a while, George felt better because Harriman reported that Woolley did not want the food and left angrily. Not only that, the person Woolley sent to the village to buy food only bought some hay for horses.
"Master, this Woolleglindo is really an idiot." Harriman said with a smile. George had arranged for him to bring his men here as fast as possible early in the morning. Not only did they occupy all the rooms and food, they also searched the village twice like a net, so there was no surplus food to sell.
George couldn't help laughing...
At the same time, in Wu Lai's carriage, Gulu and El were each eating a piece of sugar cake happily, while Wu Lai was lying on the carriage board, seemingly thinking about something.
After Guru finished eating the sugar cake, he saw that Wu Lai was still motionless, so he asked, "Do you want some dried meat?"
"No, I'm not hungry. I guess George Joyce must be very proud of himself," said Woolley.
"Never mind. We won't starve anyway. When you asked me to prepare so much food and water at the beginning, I almost said you were redundant. Now it seems that you are the one with foresight." Guru said with a smile.
"Look at what you said. I prepared food because I'm not used to eating outside. But don't be too happy too soon. Although we are not many people, the reserves in the three cars are only enough to support two days. We can't let George succeed again." Wu Lai smiled slightly and continued, "I was thinking just now, George, this old guy is playing tricks on me like this, I can't just accept it."
“So you want to…” Guru’s eyes suddenly lit up.
"I heard that George is a very lustful old man." Woolley said, and suddenly laughed...
"You, you." Guru smiled bitterly and shook his head. With his understanding of Wu Lai, he naturally knew that whenever Wu Lai grinned as wantonly as he did now, someone was bound to be in trouble.