Speaking of aristocrats, the faces of the soldiers around them all showed a longing light, after all, becoming a nobleman, even if it is a nobleman without a territory, can make their lives much better than they are now.

Nangong Yu secretly remembered Willy's words, and now he needs to explore the Southern Cross, about the Southern Cross, I don't know if the duke has only one in his hand, or if there are more. So where are the other Southern Crosses, the world is so big, and how should I find them, I'm afraid I can't find them in my life.

What's more, there is an existence like the man in black, who threatens him all the time, if it weren't for his martial arts, I'm afraid he would be dead by now.

"Actually," Willy said, "generally speaking, there are four ways to become a nobleman, but each one is not too easy. ”

Nangong Yu looked at Willy with interest and listened to him continue.

Seeing that Nangong Yu was interested, Willy cleared his throat and said, "First of all, it is to obtain military merits. You know, now the entire Mediterranean coast is full of kingdoms and principalities, and wars are constant. In fact, from earlier times, these kingdoms and principalities were just a tribe one by one, the original founder became a chief, and the ancestors of these nobles in later generations were all around the chief, they followed the chieftain to fight in all directions, establish the country, and when the country was established, they would be divided into ranks according to military merits, obtain titles and become nobles, and their descendants would rely on the glory of their ancestors and become nobles. Now this rule is still true, and we all came to serve as soldiers because of this, otherwise we would rely on the little money they gave, why bother to sell our lives. ”

The other soldiers around nodded in agreement, and another person said: "Now that the war continues, as long as you don't die and have the opportunity to get military merits, you can be promoted to knight." Luca, when you show great ability, the other soldiers in the barracks envy you, because in the event of a war, you are almost certain to be able to achieve military merit, and maybe it won't be long before you become a knight, albeit only the lowest noble, but at least a nobleman, right? ”

"That's how Robert became a knight," said Willy, "and not only Robert, but I've heard that the Duke of Gallo also became a nobleman through hereditary succession. ”

Nangong Yu nodded and said, "What about the second way?"

Willie said: "The second way is to rely on their own efforts, after acquiring extensive knowledge or skills, they can provide corresponding services to dukes, marquises, earls and other high nobles, become their attendants or assistants, and handle daily affairs and even some judicial cases in their place, or get the authorization of these high nobles, can exercise the rights of some nobles, and after gaining the trust of the master, they will have the opportunity to obtain the title." For example, Baron Lucius is like this. ”

Nangong Yu said, "Lucius, Phoebe's father?"

Willy nodded and said, "Yes, Lucius specializes in helping Duke Gallo take care of all the chores in the barracks, although he has no military power and cannot mobilize the army, but he can take care of some trivial matters in the barracks to the Duke's satisfaction, so in the past few years, he has obtained the title of baron, serving the Duke for generations." ”

Nangong Yu said: "In that case, Phoebe will be able to inherit the title in the future." ”

Willy nodded and said, "That's the case, so you have to be careful, Phoebe has a very small heart, and many people who have inadvertently offended him have been cleaned up by him, although his subordinates can't pose a threat to you now, but it is not ruled out that he will use other means." ”

Nangong Yu nodded indifferently and said, "What about the third way?"

"The third way is through marriage," Willie said. ”

Nangong Yu said: "Marriage?"

Willie said, "Yes, generally speaking, if you are lucky enough to marry a noble maiden, then there is a good chance of becoming a nobleman. ”

Another soldier said: "This is too difficult, as a commoner, I don't even have many opportunities to meet a noble girl, how can I marry?"

Willy shook his head helplessly and said, "It's just an idea of ours, but for people of low nobility, the chances are much greater." By the way, did you go to sea with Anna yesterday? She's the daughter of Lord Gallo, and if you're lucky enough to win your heart, you might just become a nobleman. ”

"How is that possible, now Anna is very sought-after, that Phoebe has long wanted to marry Anna, and Baron Lucius has also mentioned it to Duke Gallo, but I don't know why, Duke Gallo seems to have never agreed. A short soldier said.

Nangong Yu asked with interest, "How do you know this?"

Willy said: "The whole of Venice has long been spread, and in a few months, Anna will be twelve years old, and how many people's hearts have touched, but I don't know who can be so lucky to marry Anna." After speaking, the soldiers in the entire barracks showed a yearning look, only Nangong Yu touched the red gem on his body without a trace, and sighed softly.

Nangong Yu then asked, "What about the fourth type?"

Willie came back to his senses, cleared his throat, and said, "The fourth is also easy to say, that is, you have a lot of money, too much to count. ”

Nangong Yu said: "Can the title still be bought and sold?"

Willy shook his head and said, "That's right, some merchants or commoners have amassed a lot of material wealth by means of doing business, and they have great prestige by virtue of their personal ability, and have become new dignitaries. Then, it will attract some down-and-out nobles to come, and these down-and-out nobles need these people to support themselves in order to maintain their rights. To put it simply, one is for fame, the other is for profit, and cooperate with each other. In this way, these commoners would have titles, and those nobles would be supported and would be able to maintain their rights. ”

Nangong Yu nodded, it seems that for most people, becoming a nobleman is indeed a way to do it once and for all.

After understanding these things, Nangong Yu ended the conversation, and Willy and the others saw what Nangong Yu was thinking, so they returned to their beds with interest and did not disturb him.

Do you want to become a nobleman? Nangong Yu secretly pondered in his heart, at present, he still needs to explore the Southern Cross, the military camp belongs to the Duke of Gallo, since the Southern Cross is currently in the hands of the Duke of Gallo, let's stay in the military camp for a while.

......

The training in the barracks was of little help to Nangong Yu, and a few days later, Nangong Yu was picked up by Robert and taken to Robert's camp.

As Willie said, Robert really took a fancy to Nangong Yu's ability, and wanted to use Nangong Yu to gain military merits and improve his title through the wars that Nangong Yu might have in the future. Therefore, Robert has been emphasizing the importance of subordination, and strongly asking Nangong Yu to cooperate with him on the battlefield, and promising Nangong Yu that he will definitely strive for him to obtain the qualification for the title.

Nangong Yu doesn't care, sometimes, people use each other, this is the case in the previous life, and the same is true in this life.

Phoebe seems to have disappeared, and she hasn't appeared in the barracks for the past few days, Nangong Yu smiled secretly, it seems that he is indeed afraid of himself.