Seka Town, the seaside villa where Pedi is on vacation.

New night, new party.

Although the fall of the empire made the local nobles feel a little emotional, it did not prevent them from participating in Pedi's dinner.

Today's banquet was not as noisy as yesterday, and after a few brief words at the beginning of the banquet, Peidi let his wife Erin Phil preside over it. And he himself called Bowenwright, who was in charge of the Knight Academy, and Cowlier, the director of the Academy of Magic, and entered the study of the villa.

In the study, Pedi picked up a stack of documents that were copied extremely fairly and said to the two of them, "Mayor Fett's report is interesting, he said that the spies of the Mage Tower are probing the secrets of our two schools?"

"This is not surprising. Bowenwright took the Chinese copy from Peidi's hand and said while looking at it: "Mage Tower has always had the habit of plagiarizing other people's achievements. ”

"But our academy has no secrets. Collier shrugged indifferently, "I believe that the wise men of the Mage Tower have finally discovered that with their current elitist education methods, they can no longer meet the talent needs of the territory... Like us, they must be looking for a faster talent training system. ”

Bowenlai nodded, "The Knight Academy has abandoned the complexity of traditional knightly training, and has adopted basic training and promotion-based education methods, which should be regarded as a relatively advanced education method for the time being." ”

After nearly a year of life as a dean, the old jazz habitually spoke with a teacher-like tone.

"But it's still not perfect. Pei Di shook his head, pondered for a moment, and then looked at the two, "Do you think the academy can recruit ordinary citizens?"

"The average family simply can't afford such expensive tuition. Bowenwright frowned, "Unless the tuition is lowered." ”

"Tuition fees cannot be lowered. "We can refine the basics at this stage and set up lower-level schools to teach simple knowledge, such as arithmetic, writing, and so on, at cheap tuition." He spread his hands and said helplessly: "Didn't you find that there are many positions in the city's employment agency for accounting and chamber of commerce clerks, but no one has applied for them?"

"If we can't solve these most basic talent problems, the development of the territory will be restricted. Pedi leaned back in a chair casually, "No accounting means that a transaction that can be completed in two minutes will take two hours or even two days to complete, and the lack of sufficient records means that the transactions of the Chamber of Commerce are difficult to register, which not only causes territorial tax losses, but also hinders the development of the Chamber of Commerce." ”

"I'm sorry, but this is a remiss of my duty. Bowenwright bowed slightly, "I haven't thought of it so meticulously." ”

Collier said directly, "You are really wise, my lord. He rolled his eyes, and then said: "However, although this kind of educational institution seems simple, it will actually be more difficult to operate than the Academy of Magic and the Knight Academy...", he looked at Pei Di with a smile on his face, "Moreover, the talents needed by each chamber of commerce are always limited, but if we blindly train accountants and clerks, a large number of accountants and clerks may be unemployed in a few years." ”

"After all, accountants and clerks are much better than occupations such as farmers, handicraftsmen, dock labourers, and so on. The old magician chuckled under his breath, "So, the number of people who can educate must be limited... To put it simply, we can have cheap education, but not too cheap, because we have to keep the number of workers and farmers untouched... As it stands, commercial trade alone cannot feed the nearly 10 million people of Crewe. ”

"Looks like you've studied this area specifically. Pedi nodded incessantly, thinking for the first time that Cowrell might be able to do something practical.

"Yes. "However, if the school is really established, there will be more problems to investigate, so many that it will not be possible to put it together for several years." ”

Pedi looked at Collier thoughtfully, and suddenly said: "I have passed the proposal of the Ministry of Education to establish the Department of Education last month...", he directly stated the purpose of talking to the two of them at this moment, "Are you interested in serving in the Department of Education? ”

Both of them were slightly stunned when they heard this,

Immediately, Bowenwright frowned, and Collier subconsciously lowered his head in thought.

"I'll forget it. Bowenwright refused without much thought, a satisfied smile on his face, "The Knight Academy is already overwhelming for me today, and if I am put in charge of more education, I will only mess it up." He spread his hands, "Besides, I'm too old to walk, here... Very good. ”

Pedy stared at Bowenlet for a few seconds, and finally smiled, "That's a shame...", he looked at Collier again, "You probably won't refuse." ”

"Of course, I like to work with challenges. "Cowlier had dreamed of returning to the center of power in Crewe, so naturally he would not refuse such an opportunity.

"Let me make it clear up front, you won't have a few years. Pedi immediately said, "At this time next year, I'm going to see your results." ”

"You won't be disappointed, Lord Duke. Collier smiled confidently.

Pedi smiled noncommittally and waved, "Alright, let's go enjoy tonight's feast." ”

"Your Highness, forgive me for retiring first. Both bowed down and exited the room at the same time.

When silence returned to the room, Pedi rested alone for a few minutes before shouting to the door, "Rory." ”

Opening the door and entering was a young man named Rory Greda, a descendant of the nobles of the Kavalburg court, who was re-selected by Pedi after he sent Eden to study at the Knight Academy.

"Your Excellency. "Rory has the prudence and seriousness that characterizes a court official.

Paddy lay in his office chair and squinted and whispered, "Let Baron Hanina and Sir Edwin come with you." ”

"Okay. "Rory is decisive.

In less than five minutes,

Baron Hanina and a slightly drunken Sir Edwin appeared in front of Pedi.

Pei Di sat on the office chair and said helplessly: "Let's end today's report as soon as possible, the holiday is still waiting for us." ”

After the first two looked at each other, Sir Edwin spoke first: "In the afternoon, Crewe City has sent a message that the 'Magic Component Laboratory' that we have jointly organized with the goblins has been officially completed, and Sir Sir Syrah Marne has spoken at the inauguration ceremony on your behalf..." ”

Pedi closed his eyes and whispered like a dream, "Sir Sheila Marne is in charge of the 'Magical Component Laboratory'... As for the visits of the two goblin princes, it seems that our agreement with Prince Krennet stipulates that we cannot unilaterally contact them. ”

"That's... Do you need to inform Prince Krennet, or do you want to refuse the two princes' visits?" Edwin asked.

Pedi opened his eyes and stared at Edwin, "Last year, it was we who needed the elves, but now Prince Crennet clearly needs us more. ”

"I see, Your Highness. A smile crossed Edwin's face.

"So—" Peddy looked at Baron Hanina, "Is there any other notable news outside of Crewe?"

Hannina, who is now Pedy's specially hired military intelligence adviser and is responsible for helping Pedi integrate the intelligence of the MI and the police department, bowed her head slightly after Pedi's questioning: "The biggest thing today is, of course, the news that Empress Penny announced the cancellation of the imperial title... It's an open secret, though, and there's nothing worth noting. ”

"Looks like there's some noteworthy information?" asked Pedi.

"It's about orcs. Baron Hanina said, "It's a message from the ocean-going caravan... The new chieftain of the Two-Headed Clan, Napus, finally reacted in the face of the onslaught of the Stone Cane-Silver Axe, and since three months ago, the city of Lacnivi has been gathering warriors, and as of half a month ago, the largest city of orcs has gathered nearly 120,000 orc warriors. ”

"Was it the dwarven truce that prompted the Armageddon of the Orc Civil War?" Peidi instantly figured out the key, "In other words, the Orc Civil War may end soon?"

"So to speak. Hanina nodded.

"This is not good news. Pedy's face was solemn.

"But it could also be good news. Edwin interjected, "According to the terms of the treaty signed between the Empire, the Elves, the Kingdom of Misha, and the Duchy of Suluk, the Empire will no longer retain troops from today... In other words, if the orc war breaks out again, it may be the elves who rush to the forefront. ”

"Elves may be old-fashioned, but they're not stupid. Pedi shook her head.

Edwin grinned, "But they're even prouder than the nobility of the old empire." With a sarcastic smile on his face, "History has proven that victory is possible in a war with humility at all times. ”

Hanina nodded in agreement, "Everyone who has read history can understand the truth, but the truth is that no one can really maintain a humble attitude. ”

These words are reserved for teaching to your descendants or disciples. Pedi smiled noncommittally and looked at Hanina and continued, "Any other news?"

"There's news from Karen Collar. Hanina replied quickly, "Their civil war may soon be over, because the child of Ferrola, the former Duchess of Cullen, seems to have died unexpectedly." ”

"Died unexpectedly?"

"Fell from the window on the second floor of his residence and died on the spot!"

"This is not an accident!" Edwin said, "As a political bargaining chip against Trofil led by the Southern nobles of Cullen, it would be so easy to fall from the second floor?"

"That's what's really scary about war. Hanina commented: "The civil war of the Cullen Lords has been fought for more than a year without a winner, and now it is over with the death of a one-year-old child. ”

She reminds Pedi that he should give birth to an heir as soon as possible.

The clever Sir Edwin smiled and did not take the sentence.

Pedi frowned, not bothering.

Hanina continued, "The changes in the Western Continent and the sudden change in Karen Collar have combined to give birth to something even more interesting... There is news that the Duke of Andy Barrett and the Duke of Trofil have secretly formed an alliance!"

"Andy and Trofil?" Pedi was stunned for a moment, and then blurted out, "They want to do something to the orcs of the Klan Territory?" After saying this, his heart began to beat uncontrollably.

"To be precise, the 'King of Light' Peruth, the Northern Barbarians, Andy Barrett, and Trofil Cliff have banded together to expel the Orcs from the Clan!" Hanina elaborated, "If they succeed, the power of their alliance will be superior to ours. ”

"Shikan-Silver Axe Because of the orc unification war, most of the main forces were transferred to the Western Continent. The relaxed smile on Edwin's face faded, "Maybe they're going to make it." He looked at Pedi, "Shall we leak the news to the orcs?"

"With the cleverness of Shikan-Silver Axe, he should have been prepared, right?" Peidi looked at Baron Hanina, "With the infiltration of our orc intelligence system, will Trofil's small actions Shikan-Silver Axe not know?"

"Shi Kan himself returned to the Western Continent three months ago. Hanina said, "What if he knew?

Pedi was stunned for a moment when faced with this question, and then said: "Give up all the areas south of the Kemir River in exchange for a short period of peace!"

"Good choice!" Edwin commented, "The elves who just took over the Suke Plains must be more than willing to make this happen... Because, in this way, the orcs invaded the Eastern Continent again, and the elves had the Klan Territory as a recoil area. ”

Pedi pressed his temple, "It seems that they have already planned for the future. ”

"Perhaps, but the situation in various regions of the mainland is not stable now. Hanina's expression was a little solemn, "Remember the negative energy that the magicians reported some time ago?"

"Of course, I remember it vividly. Pedi nodded.

"This power first appeared on the Hoko Islands, when the massive souls of the dead awakened the forces of death in the surrounding space during the defense of the Mesto Plains, and the ghouls and wraiths disappeared for nearly three hundred years and reappeared. Hanina took out a stack of papers from the leather bag she was carrying and placed it on her desk, "According to the exact information we have received, a large part of the reason why the elves are negotiating an armistice with the Empire is because of the large number of evolved ghouls and wraiths on the Suke Plains!"

"Rustle" Pedi picked up the document and flipped through it, and several clear magical photos made him can't help but whisper: "It seems that something is serious..."

"It's quite serious!" Hannina immediately said, "No one in the entire continent except for the elves has paid attention to this matter at all, and the elves don't seem to have any intention of disclosing their current information. ”

Edwin asked, "You mean let's set up a special investigation team?"

"Yes, it's better to pull the Mage Tower into the water as well. Hanina nodded, "We can do nothing, but we have to know what those things are... After all, their existence is not as simple as destroying a few crops and eating a few livestock. ”

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