The Seafang ClanChiefhall a large-scalelonglog cabin that is haunchedbysixbigpillars. Top the log cabincovers the animal skin, forwaterproofing. The log cabinfront doorboth sidesaretwosharpwooden stakes.海牙氏族的酋长大厅是由六根大柱子撑起的一座大型长木屋。木屋顶部盖有兽皮,用于防水。木屋大门两侧是两根尖锐的木桩。Andonis insertingbearhead, onis inserting the sheep's head. The flesh of twoheadshave corruptedcompletely, onlyhave the densewhite bones. Sometimes, the clan and tribemen who go outto plunderreturn to the village, will pile the spoils of warbefore the longlog cabin, gives toChief, respects.
其中一根上面插着熊头,一根上面插着羊头。两颗头颅的血肉都已腐烂殆尽,只剩下森森白骨。有时,外出掠夺的部族男人返回村落,会将战利品堆在长木屋前,献给酋长,以示尊敬。Butnow, inthislog cabinhall, actuallysitsanotherman.
而现在,这座木屋大厅内,却坐着另一个男人。Rodsitswith the stance of victoron the Chiefthrone, hedoes not certainly wantto work asthisChief, but, before the newChiefbirth, Rod can only firstsitinthisposition. The bearskincushion and seat back cushionare very comfortable, thatis the gift that the tribeleadersgive. Rodhas not plannedto carry off, butwasspreadsitdirectlyin this chairon.罗德以胜利者的姿态坐在酋长宝座上,他当然不想当这个酋长,只不过,在新的酋长诞生之前,罗德只能先坐在这个位置上。熊皮坐垫和靠背十分舒适,那是部落带头人献上的礼物。罗德并没有打算带走,而是直接将它铺在了这把椅子上。„A year threethousandGold Crown? No, thisis impossible. Wedo not haveso manygold!”
“一年三千金王冠?不,这不可能。我们没有那么多金子!”
The Seafang Clanleaderstands below, a resistance of faceangerrequest of Rod.海牙氏族的带头人站在下面,一脸怒意的抗拒着罗德的要求。„Thisis notandyou discussed that butis the order.”Rodspoke, „youshouldknow,Imadeyoucontinueto keeponthislandsto surviveconditional. Youinvademyterritory, triesto slaughtermypeople, Iam not ruthlesstoyouambenevolent, whatqualifications do you have to discuss the conditionwithme?”
“这不是和你商量,而是命令。”罗德说到,“你们应该知道,我让你们继续留在这片土地上生存是有条件的。你们入侵我的领地,试图屠杀我的人民,我对你们不赶尽杀绝已是仁慈,你还有什么资格与我谈条件?”Takstandsin the hall, does not utter a word. Indeed, saidlikeRod,hedoes not have the power of opposition. The throat of destinywas graspedin the hand, at this moment, heandSeafang Clanlook like the prey in hunterhand, cankillhimmomentarily.塔克站在大厅中,一声不吭。的确,就像罗德所说,他没有反对的权力。命运之喉被人握在手里,此刻,他和海牙氏族就像是猎人手中的猎物,随时可以将他杀死。„A year threethousandGold Crownare not many, do not think that Iknow nothingaboutyou. Mysubordinate from the world, has the personfromNorscaeachtribe. Theyfollowme, youthink that Iwon't haveto knowto all your?”
“一年三千金王冠并不多,不要以为我对你们一无所知。我的手下来自世界各地,其中就有来自诺斯卡各个部落的人。他们追随我,你认为我对你们的一切会毫无所知吗?”Rodcontinued. On the Takfacewrote all overreluctantly, no use. The pastrobberdegenerates intoothers'preynow. Uncontrovertedpossibility.罗德继续说着。塔克脸上写满了无奈,还有无助。昔日的强盗如今沦为别人的猎物。毫无争辩的可能。„Yourlongshipscan conduct the open sea, evencanarrive inwesternBrettonia Kingdommost. Allmerchants that communicatedinSea of Clawswere the objects who yougrabbed. Threedaughters, butis the incomes of twotrademerchants. Inoneyearhow manytimes do yougo to sea? Do not tellme, do you in a year onlytake by forceonetime? In that case, Norscandoes not have the Maraudertitle.”
“你们的长船可以进行远洋,最远甚至可以抵达西边的巴托尼亚王国。所有来往于利爪海的商船都是你们劫掠的对象。三千金,不过就是两艘贸易商船的收益。一年中你们出海几次?不要告诉我,你们一年中只打劫一次?那样的话,诺斯卡人早就没有掠夺者的称号了。”Rodspoke of a smile. Takis silent, hewill lower the head, howcalculates the futureday to cross. Seafang Claniswealthydoes not get upagain, in a year, theyindeedwent to seaseveral times, howeverdid not take by forceeach timecansucceed. Every so often, theymustbrave the firethreat of enemyto go forward. The merchant shipis not the fruit cake. Somemerchantsevenare loaded with the heavy artillery, is the armed merchant marine, canjoin of regular armyby the wartime. Therefore, althoughtheytook by forcemanyfreightersevery year, butthatrisks neck to come. Now, thisKislevLordwantspresenting tribute of threethousandGold Crownall of a sudden, is equivalent tooneyearinhalf ofincometurning, simplyexcessively. Butis not good, at least the ratiodegenerates into the slaveto comewell.罗德笑着说到。塔克沉默不语,他只是低着头,盘算着未来的日子要怎么过。海牙氏族是再也富裕不起来了,一年中,他们的确出海数次,然而并不是每次打劫都能成功。很多时候,他们必须冒着敌人的炮火威胁前进。要知道,商船也不是软柿子。有的商船甚至装有重型火炮,属于武装商船,到了战时可以加入正规军的那种。所以,虽说每年他们打劫了不少货船,但那都是冒着生命危险得来的。现在,这位基斯里夫领主一下子要三千金王冠的进贡,相当于将一年中一半的收入上缴,简直过分。但也不是不行,至少比沦为奴隶来得好。„Butwill have the accident/surpriseto happen, for example the marinestorm, orruns into the Empirearmedfleet, again when orourpeoplego to seafor successive several monthshad not harvested. Youknow that thissituationis very common.”
“但是会有意外发生,比如海上风暴、或者遇到帝国的武装舰队,再或者我们的人出海时连续几个月没有收获。你知道的,这种情况十分常见。”Takindignantspeaking.塔克愤愤不平的说到。„Thiseasy to do, arriveswithotherthings. For examplefish that the fur, seizeswait/etc. Sufficiently collectsand other assets of volume, todeductlittlejunctiongold coin.”
“这好办,用其他东西来抵。比如毛皮、捕到的鱼等等。凑足等额的资产,以抵扣少交的金币。”Rodtranquilreply. Takagainfaceanger, however, hedoes not have the meansas before. The victorshave10,000reasonsto discusswithyou, butyou, even if rational, does not have the means. Hesomewhatregretted, ifdid not come backinitially , to continue to lead the remainingpeopleto surmount the hills, arrives in the inland, whethercanbe exempt fromtheseair/Qi? Howeveralsohaspossibilityoneself unable to turn, the people of clancannot turn, Seafang Clanlivedfor generationsin the seashore, perhapsregarding the severeclimate in inlandarea, is unable to withstand. Howeverwhoknows? Theychosefinally, butnow, sincecame back, can only listen tovariousvictorarrogantrequests.罗德平静的回答着。塔克再次一脸怒意,然而,他依旧没有办法。胜利者有一万个理由与你谈,而你,纵然再有理,也是没有办法的。他有些后悔,若是当初不回来,继续带着剩下的人翻越群山,抵达内陆,是否就可以免受这些气?但是也有可能自己根本翻不过去,氏族的人根本翻不过去,海牙氏族世世代代生活在海边,对于内陆地区的严酷气候,或许根本无法承受。但是谁知道呢?他们最后还是选择回来了,而现在,既然回来了,就只能听胜利者各种傲慢的要求。„Imustgo backto discusswith the people of clan.”
“我必须回去跟氏族的人商量。”Takis sadspeaking.塔克沉闷着说到。„Un, Ok. Igiveyouthreedays of timeto convince the person in clan, threedayslater, ifyoucannotaccomplish, Iwill use the meanssolution of myoneself.”
“嗯,可以。我给你三天时间说服氏族里的人,三天后如果你不能办到,我会用我自己的办法解决。”Rodcoldlyis saying.罗德冷冷的说着。„Whoallowedyouto go out? The words of SirLordhave not said.”
“谁允许你出去了?领主大人的话还没说完。”Listens, Takis preparingto go out, was stopped by calling outbyRodsideKnight.
听罢,塔克正准备出去,却被罗德身边的骑士叫住了。Heturns around, sighs , to continue looks atRod. Thiskeeping aloofKislevLordishehas seenmostalternativeLord. Are manyto the defeatadvantage, butalsowantsto fish the biggestadvantagefromdefeatthere. The littlebenefitdoes not let off. Takevenwantsto understand, heknows how at presentthisWhite Bear Lordthinks, the slaughterindeeddoes not have the significanceto him, surrenderNorscancanprovide the continuousmoney and informationforhim. Alsocanexpandextendshistrade route. Solelythese, why does heslaughter the tribe? Definitelycanuse. Buthe, does this. Doesverywisely, evenhelped the refugeeconstruct the house...... ripenot to know that thesehouseswill be the refugeesfuturehard-earned money. Is equivalentahead of timetothem, buttheymustwithrepayover about next several years.
他转过身去,叹了一口气,继续看着罗德。这位高高在上的基斯里夫领主可谓是他见过的最另类的领主。给战败者好处很多,但是同时也想从战败者那里捞得最大的好处。一点点利益都不放过。塔克甚至想明白了,他知道眼前这位白熊领主怎么想的,屠杀对他来说的确毫无意义,投降的诺斯卡人可以为他提供源源不断的金钱和情报。还可以扩宽他的贸易路线。就单单这些,他何必屠杀部落?完全可以利用起来。而他,也是这样做的。做得十分高明,甚至帮难民修建了房子……熟不知这些房子都是难民们今后的血汗钱。相当于提前给他们,而他们必须用今后十几年的时间来偿还。„Also, from now on, ifBlackhammer Fortbegins the war, the Seafang Clanmanmustjoin the Blackhammer Fortarmy. Coordinatesmysoldiercombat.”
“还有,今后,若是黑锤堡再起战事,海牙氏族的男人必须加入黑锤堡的军队。配合我的士兵作战。”Sitson the Chiefthrone, speaking of that Rodcoldly.
坐在酋长宝座上,罗德冷冷的说到。„Youenslave! Seafang Clandoes not acceptanybody'senslaving, ifyouwantto do this, Iwill leadthemto go north!”
“你这是奴役!海牙氏族不接受任何人的奴役,如果你想这样做,我将带着他们重新北上!”
The disaffection of Takinnermost feelingsandangryeruptedfinally, heis driven beyond the limits of forbearance. Sends out the soldierto assist the Blackhammer Fortarmyto battlethisseeminglyto have nothing, however, a little people of braincanthinkslightly,Rodwantsto control the entiretribe. Thesewere sent the person who southbattlesto be equivalent to the hostage in Rodhand. Another day, if the clan and tribedaresto revolt, theseheroicsoldierswill die away from native place.塔克内心的不满和愤怒终于爆发了,他忍无可忍。派出战士协助黑锤堡的军队作战这看起来没什么,然而,稍微有点脑子的人都可以想到,罗德是想借此控制整个部落。这些被派到南方作战的人相当于罗德手中的人质。他日,若是部族敢反抗,这些英勇的战士将客死他乡。If the frontconditioncanacceptreluctantly, then, behindmakespeopleangry.
如果说前面的条件都勉强可以接受,那么,后面这条着实让人恼怒。HoweverRodis seemingly unhurriedly, sitson the comfortablebigchair, is calm.
但是罗德看上去不慌不忙,坐在舒适的大椅上,一脸平静。„Can youtrygreatly? Looked that theyare willingto go northwithyounowagain, surmount the hills, stays in thisnewsmall town, lived the pasttraditionallife.”
“你大可以试试?看他们现在是愿意跟你再次北上,翻越群山,还是留在这座新小镇里,过以往的传统生活。”Rodis saying, the corners of the mouthraiseto smile faintly. Takwas peacefulimmediately, heunderstands,thisKislevLorddid not say things just to frighten people. Hemakes the oneselfsubordinatebuild up the cleancomfortablehouse, repairs and maintains the Dragonbone Portpath and wharf, does not do without charge, buthas the goal. Thisgoalnowlooked likeveryobvious. The presentliving conditionsarecould see that whois also willingto risk neckto pass through the mountain, goes to the unknownlandto come up the life? Let alone, theyindeedlivefor a lifetimeinthisplace.罗德说着,嘴角扬起一丝浅笑。塔克顿时安静了下来,他明白,这个基斯里夫领主并不是危言耸听。他让自己的手下建起干净舒适的房屋,修整龙骨港的道路和码头,并不是白做,而是有目的的。这个目的现在看来十分明显了。眼下的生活环境是看得到的,谁还愿意冒着生命危险穿过高山,前往未知的土地上去生活?何况,他们的确一辈子都生活在这个地方。„Thinkswell, Tak.. Youareverygoodyoung people. The future of clangraspsin your hands. Youare notoneselfconsider, mustthinkforthem. Imustwalkseveral days later, returns tomycastle. The Chiefthronewill empty, youshouldknow,wantsto sit the person in thisposition, but.”
“好好想想吧,塔克.史尼斯。你是一个很不错的年轻人。氏族的未来掌握在你手里。你不为自己着想,也要为他们想想。我过几天就要走了,返回我的城堡。酋长的宝座将空出来,你应该知道,想坐这个位置的人,还很多。”Rodspoke.罗德说到。
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