Hathaway and Connor. Pierren danced, but there were many aristocratic children waiting to invite her to the next dance, which made many aristocratic girls feel that they were left out, and the dissatisfaction was naturally counted on Hathaway's ice field. However, in the following time, the aristocratic youths were depressed - because Hathaway's dance partner was still Connor. Piern, they are for Connor. Piern was very upset because it would deprive them of the opportunity to dance with Hathaway and get to know her.

Although Hathaway does not seem to have the overall control of the Cordillera Territory at the moment, as long as she does not publicly tear up her face with the real power, those people will not dare to openly challenge her. Therefore, she is currently the fifth diamond-level queen with the most emotional investment value, and those aristocratic young people who participated in today's banquet are all here with a mission.

"Hathaway, you're everyone's focus right now, and if you don't choose a side now, they'll probably be disappointed." Connor. Pierren said suddenly.

Hathaway gave him a surprised look...... They had met when they were children, but Hathaway was young at that time, and her impression had long been blurred. But Connor. Pieron, who is now only a nineteen-year-old young man, is said to have been living under his mother's wing, but he did not expect to have some eye for such things.

"What's so strange? Do you think that because I am not sociable, I don't know all those intrigues? "Connor. Pierren snorted coldly.

"Then you should know that it is they who need to be chosen now, not me." Hathaway said indifferently.

"You?"

Connor. Piellen was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "No kidding. You've made a big move, but it's only good for the people and some merchants, and it's not for the slightest hint of the Cordillera's real power team. ”

"Connor, I'm the master in the Cordillera Plateau, and if I'm in power, do I need those people to do it?" Hathaway's tone was soothing, but full of confidence.

She didn't know Connor. Pierren was not instructed by someone to tease her with words, but this is what she really thought. If those people are all grass on the wall, then her future team will be too unreliable.

Before and Aaron. Baron Jerami talks. That's because someone recommended it to her. And Aaron. Jerami is a bellwether for a neutral faction, and there is a need to flex his muscles, but even then, neither side has made it clear. That still depends on the follow-up. As for the others...... It's up to them.

"Aren't you in a hurry?" Connor. Pierren frowned.

Still too young!

Hathaway hesitated slightly. I don't know if I should say something. Although she can't be sure of Demia. Pieron's position, but one thing is for sure, Demia. There is no false love that Piellen expresses...... Because it was just last night. When she was cultivating in the fairy garden, Demia. Pieron personally arranged for someone to stand guard outside her room, apparently for fear that she would encounter an accident.

"Humph! The hypocrisy of the aristocracy is suspicious. "Connor. Piern clearly saw her hesitation, and said with a little displeasure.

Hathaway was not angry, and when the two of them moved to a place where there were fewer people, she said softly: "I lost my mother when I was born, and I was thrown to the magic academy by my father when I was six years old. I'm not suspicious, but I want to protect myself. ”

This sentence was said indifferently, but it sounded full of bitterness, and Connor, who was originally a little disdainful. Pielren was silent. There was silence for a moment before he whispered, "My mother and I both know how my father died. ”

This sentence is equivalent to making a statement, Hathaway's originally slightly frowned brows relaxed, and said softly: "When I first arrived, I looked like I was eager to seize power, and I forced them to do everything in a hurry, I'm afraid that I may die in bed the day after tomorrow, and you may know the situation along the way." It's hard to say who my friends are, but who are my enemies, that must be clear, I just want to give them a chance to perform, being too radical is counterproductive, now we need patience and waiting. ”

"So what can I do for you?"

"Don't say anything, just listen carefully and watch carefully."

"I'm at your command."

When the dance was over, as everyone expected, Hathaway left the dance floor and came to the Count of Proe again, and the others gradually moved closer to them, and it was clear that some people wanted to continue the conversation, and the hapless Rotimack. Thorne also returned to the ball, but his face was even paler, and when he looked at Hathaway, there was a resentful look in his eyes from time to time...... There was nothing lethal about this kind of look, Hathaway didn't care at all.

Unexpectedly, that Rottich. Thorne attacked again, but his target seemed to shift again: "Lord Earl, I hope that you can reform the current fiscal policy, some personnel should also be changed, and some people do not play a role in their positions, but make a mess of their work, which affects everything else. ”

The finances though were made up of Aaron. Jerami is in charge, but the budget is in Solo. Formulated and approved at the behest of Baron Bell. So while Rotti Mark. Thorne didn't name names, but everyone knew who he was targeting.

Is this cannibalism or ...... Hathaway was a little confused, and some nobles with a more neutral position also looked at Solo with an attitude. Baron Bell, see what he does.

"Lord Thorne, please be careful."

Solo. Bell looked at Linnan. Camille glanced at him and found that he was also stunned, and couldn't help but be a little suspicious, but the other party's attack could not help but fight back, "The fiscal policy is not decided by me alone, it is a financial plan formulated after comprehensive consideration." Although Your Excellency is the deputy commander of the city defense army, you have no right to meddle in finances, let alone criticize the rationality of policies! ”

He now considers whether this is Lin Nan. Camille's conspiracy, but judging by his look, it seems to be for Rotimack. Thorne's attack was also unexpected and angry.

"Your Excellency the Baron is right, as a soldier, I can do my job well. However, the matter is related to the military salary of the city defense army, and it is necessary for me to ask, as far as I know, in the past year, the military salary of the city defense army has not been paid in full every month, so the soldiers must be given a reason, right? ”

"If there is no military salary, you can question the fiscal policy, and it doesn't seem to be my problem if it is not paid in full, right?" Solo. Baron Bell asked rhetorically with a gloomy face.

"Before the Earl comes, you will be in charge of the affairs of the territory, of course I will ask you." Rotti Mark. Thorne was not in the least timid because the other party's title was higher than his.

Hathaway's heart moved, and she vaguely understood...... This is not to Solo. Baron Bell's attack, the real target is probably Aaron. Baron Jeramie...... Her gaze quickly scanned the crowd, and sure enough, she saw Aaron, whose face was pale. Baron Jeramy.

"Baron Milton, you are the military officer of the Cordillera Territory, may I ask how many people are in the city defense force of the territory?" Hathaway opened her mouth and said, she didn't want to turn today's occasion into a battlefield of mouth cannons, let alone let Aaron . Jerami confronted this attack directly. In fact, Rotimack. Thorne clearly wanted to use this topic to test Hathaway.

However, Hathaway deliberately shifted the conversation to military power, which made the nobles who seemed to be holding the rhythm a little baffled.

There are two types of regular military forces in the Cordillera.

One is the private army of the various nobles, to be precise, the guards. It takes a lot of money to raise soldiers, and if you want to cultivate a strong private army, you can't do it without a territory. Moreover, the size of the nobles' private army must also be controlled, otherwise they will be suspected of rebellion, and the consequences will be very strict.

The second is the city defense army of the territory. It is an army that is directly under the leadership of the liege. There were four high-ranking officers in the Cordillera Collar. One is the military officer Yu Lian. Baron Milton; The first is Han Feng, the commander of the city defense army. Lord Chi; There are also two deputy commanders of the city defense army, namely Rotimack. Thorne Knight and Nelson. Cody Knight.

Hearing Hathaway's question, Yu Lian. A flash of surprise flashed in Baron Milton's eyes, and he stepped forward and replied, "There are seven thousand people in total, which is not a lot of people, but it is enough to maintain the status quo of the Cordillera Territory. In the past two decades, there has been no large-scale military operation in the Cordillera Territory. ”

"Lord Earl, what does this have to do with what just happened?" Rotti Mark. Thorne asked.

"You're saying it's been twenty years since the Cordillera's city defenses fought in a major battle, right?" Hathaway ignored Rottich. Thorne, continue to Yu Lian. Baron Milton asked.

"Yes, sir."

"And how effective are they?"

"I don't know very well."

"What, as a military officer, you can't understand the strength of the army, you are really not a competent military officer." Hathaway's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"My lord, the combat effectiveness of a troop cannot be judged only by their physique, it is difficult to judge the combat effectiveness of people who have not been on the battlefield, especially the city defense army led by Cordillera can only be regarded as a security force, if they really go to the battlefield, they can be said to be just recruits, and how much combat effectiveness recruits can have, I think the people here are very clear. Of these 7,000 people, most of them have served for more than ten years, and many are a little older and have reached the point where they are not fit to remain in the army. "Yu Lian. Baron Milton argued. (To be continued......)