The mayor of Qianbaozi smiled shamelessly, "I am the mayor of Changhu Town, and I can represent the entire Changhu Town alone, and Bard is the hidden danger of Changhu Town, so naturally it is my hidden danger, it is my hidden danger, and it is naturally the hidden danger of Changpu Town." ”

Thorin said coldly: "Bard is just the one who brought me into Changhu Town, I have nothing to do with him, but I won't help you frame him, the armory is our own doing, it has nothing to do with Bard, and Bard has no intention of rebelling." ”

Mayor Qianbaozi's eyes purred, and then he grinned: "In that case, then the matter will be easy, Your Royal Highness, you can stay in my residence tonight to rest, and I will send you ashore with my best ship early tomorrow morning." ”

Thorin frowned and said, "Can't you go now?" ”

The mayor of Qianbaozi smiled embarrassedly, "Now that it is dark, and you can't see your fingers on the lake, the market is more dangerous in this situation, and only extremely experienced boatmen can do it." ”

Thorin asked in a deep voice, "Then who is your most experienced boatman in Changhu Town?" I can give him 10 times the boat fare! ”

The mayor of Qianbaozi smiled helplessly: "Changhu Town...... There is only one of the most experienced boatmen, and that is Bard. ”

Thorin's face tensed.

He knew that Bard would never take them through Long Lake.

Bard didn't want money, nor did he want revenge for the death of his ancestors 50 years ago, but he didn't want them to alarm the demon dragon Smaug in the palace.

Balin and the other dwarves exchanged ear to ear discussions, and then whispered to Thorin, "We should have enough time, not to mention, we need to take a good rest." ”

Thorin nodded slightly, "Okay, we'll stay here and rest for the night, but tomorrow morning, you must escort us to the Lonely Mountain as soon as possible." ”

The mayor of Qianbaozi immediately promised: "There is no problem, please believe me, I am more anxious than you for this matter." ”

This was not hypocritical at all, because he really wanted to be paid for the 20 million gold coins.

Of course, Mayor Moneybag was also a little disappointed, after all, this time he failed to catch Bud's handle and put Bud to death.

However, this is no longer a matter of concern, because as long as 20 million gold coins are in hand, he can leave this damp and cold place and go to live a free and easy imperial life.

20,000,000 gold coins...... Enough to buy a country!

Even if he doesn't have noble blood and can't become a recognized king, he can buy a prime minister!

Just as Mayor Moneybag was about to beckon Thorin and them to their room to rest, suddenly, the door was slammed open, and Bard rushed in with a group of tattered residents.

The mayor of Qianbaozi was startled and hurriedly hid behind the guards.

The guards formed a human wall, protecting the money bag mayor, Alfred, and Thorin behind the human wall.

In reality, Bard's men had no weapons in their hands, and they didn't come to rebel.

Alfred shouted at the top of his voice, "Bard, what are you going to do!" This is the mayor's house! ”

Ignoring Alfred, Bard looked at Thorin and said, "You can't let this man into the Lonely Mountain!" His entry into the Lonely Mountain brings nothing but death, dragon's breath, and destruction! Smaug will be awakened by them, and we will be the first to be affected in Long Lake! ”

The other residents nodded their heads and shouted for Mayor Moneybag to expel the dwarves.

Of course, if they were to be expelled, they would be sent back to the Dark Forest, not to the Lonely Mountain on the North Shore.

If they are expelled, then Thorin and the others will inevitably miss the opportunity to enter the Lonely Mountain.

Alfred shouted, "Rebellion, rebellion!" Someone! Arrest all these civilians and put them in prison! Especially that Bud, put him in a water prison! ”

The guards immediately approached the comment, and the civilians became very impatient and angry, and a great battle was about to break out, and this great battle was not evenly matched.

Thorin hurriedly said, "Wait! Stop! I have something to say! ”

The mayor of the money bag then gave the guards a look, and the guards immediately stepped back.

Thorin looked around with a majestic look, and then said in a deep voice: "The Lone Mountain Dwarf did have a grudge with Changhu Town, but I would like to ask everyone to think about it calmly, when we were the Lone Mountain Dwarf back then, oh what was the scene of your Long Lake Town?" ”

The residents present all looked at each other.

Truth be told, most of them didn't experience the glory days of Long Lake, but they did hear legends about the town's prosperity.

Thorin said in a deep voice: "At that time, Long Lake Town was the water pearl of the entire Middle-earth world, and all the water transportation from the south to the north had to pass through Long Lake Town, which was a trade center, with countless fine wines, silks, and jewels, and even gold coins flowing in the lake!" But now, you don't even have enough to eat! ”

"Why is this happening?" Thorin said loudly, "That's because of the loss of the Lonely Mountain Palace!" Only when the Lonely Mountain Palace is strong, there is still trade here, and when there is trade, the husband is not a pool of stagnant water! ”

"Our Lonely Mountain Dwarves are coming back this time to bring glory again! And when we enter the Lonely Mountain Palace and find our own mountain heart, we can order the other 8 dwarven clans to come and fight for us, and when the time comes, the Lonely Mountain Palace will be restored to its glory! And you, the residents of Changhu Town, will become rich again! ”

The eyes of the residents below were wide-eyed, they had all been poor all their lives, and they never thought that they would become rich one day.

Many people's minds have begun to waver.

Bard frowned: "Thorin, you have said all this beautifully, but when you wake up the demon dragon Smaug and drive the demon dragon Smaug out of the Lonely Mountain Palace, where do you think Smaug will attack first?" I won't stop you if you want to recover the Lonely Mountain Kingdom, but you can't sacrifice the interests of others! ”

Thorin immediately said: "I am not sacrificing the interests of others, on the contrary, I have just signed a contract with the mayor of the town, the content of this contract is that when I enter the palace safely of the Lonely Mountain Palace, I will provide 20 million gold coins to the residents of Long Lake Town to make up for your hard work before, and thank you for your support for me." When the Lonely Mountain Palace is glorious again, Changhu Town will also rise again! ”

The inhabitants present were all infected by Thorin's impassioned words, especially when Thorin mentioned 20 million gold coins, and every resident fell into a frenzy of excitement in their hearts.

Bard was the only one who was sensible, and he felt that this was wrong, but his voice was already muffled by the cheers of the residents.