"Phoenix, you can send it here. Hurry back and meet your mother, she will miss you for months with the army. ”

On the way from Fort Sapp to Tignac, Phoenix took a few personal guards to send the rest of the Welsh Legion to the borders of the territory.

"Lord Angus, be careful all the way. Please take me to my sister Lottie, and when I have settled the affairs of the territory, I will take my mother to visit her and little George. ”

Angus patted Phoenix's strong shoulders with both hands and nodded in response.

After several months of expedition and battles, Phoenix has become more and more stable and mature. The habit of arrogant aristocratic children in the past has long been removed from military life, and they are more kind and strict in treating people.

"Let's go!"

Under Angus's watch, Phoenix rode back towards Sapborg, with a few of his personal guards. After a while, several people disappeared from view.

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On the walls of Fort Sap, Madame Galvin, who had been alone in the fort for months, looked forward to it. His eyes were fixed on the Sapp soldiers who were pouring into the fort one after another, but he didn't see his precious son.

Half a month earlier, Phoenix had sent a letter home to Sapburg, informing Mrs. Galvin that he was about to return to Sapp with the Wells Legion.

Knowing that her pampered only son, who had been pampered since childhood, was safe and sound, and was about to return home, Mrs. Galvin was so happy that she could not sleep for several days. Every day after waking up, I slowly climbed the city wall early in the morning, accompanied by a servant, and looked in the direction of my son's return.

After watching the people at the back of the line enter the fort gate, Mrs. Galvin still didn't see Phoenix, and she couldn't help but feel a little lost. Just as a few people were about to walk towards the city wall, a rapid sound of horses' hooves came from a distance~

…………

"Oh, mother, don't touch me, I'm not good?"

As soon as Phoenix entered the castle gate, Mrs. Galvin, who had been waiting for a long time, stepped forward to check if her precious son was injured.

"You are the only son of the Yuge family, how can I live if I have three long and two short."

As she spoke, Mrs. Galvin suddenly became agitated. Alone in Sapu Fort for several months, her husband was far away in Besançon, and her son was away on the expedition, and his life and death were uncertain, and he lived in fear all day long.

"Mother, don't worry. If you want my phoenix's life, no one else has the ability. ”

Phoenix said as he comforted Mrs. Galvin.

"By the way, Mother," Phoenix said, looking at Mrs. Galvin, "has father sent a letter to the family?" ”

"That old immortal won't worry about me."

Mrs. Galvin grumbled with a grumbling face.

"Except for the letter informing me that the war is over, I have become the palace finance minister, and I have been given the title of two counties in the southern part of the province of Kodor, I didn't even have a word of comfort~"

"I wonder if that old thing has another woman out there, and he forgot about me a long time ago."

As soon as Mrs. Galvin had stabilized her mood, she began to sigh at the mention of the one in her own house.

"Mother, how can you think so. My father is now the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the Imperial Court, so it is natural that he will do his best for the princely kingdom of Eflanders' cousin and deal with many affairs. He wrote to me before I left Beaune, telling me to take care of you when I return to Sap. After a while he is no longer busy, he will take you to the Chancellor's house in Besançon to live with him. ”

When she heard that her master was still thinking about herself, Mrs. Galvin was overjoyed.

"That's what he said?"

"Don't you believe me?"

Phoenix looked playful.

…………

A day later, the 2nd Regiment of the Wells Regiment arrived in Tignets. The Fort Andermatt Company continued east through Tinetz back to the territory of Antayas. The 1st Regiment of the Welsh Regiment and the Valley Garrison Corps returned south to the valley under the leadership of Angus.

"Buzz!"

Angus, who was riding a horse ahead, glanced back.

Baszema came forward.

"Lord Angus, what do you command?"

"You send a few people back to the valley ahead of schedule, inform the old butler that the army is about to arrive in the valley, and ask him to make arrangements."

"Yes, I'll do it right away."

Bass grabbed the reins and turned his horse's head towards the rear. After a while, several soldiers on horseback broke away from the group and galloped away in the direction of the valley~

…………

On the first floor of the Lord's Hall of the Valley Wooden Fort, after receiving a report from the legionnaires, Cooper gathered a number of key civil officials to discuss the placement of the soldiers returning to the Valley.

The Welsh Legion went on a multitude expedition and finally returned to the valley after the battle. This is exciting news for all the Vale Lords. Most of the soldiers in the Welsh Regiment had relatives in the valley, and their return meant the reunion of many families.

When the civil administration told the people of the valley the good news, everyone was excited. They spontaneously took out some of the bread, peas, and even meat and wine from the house, intending to comfort the legionnaires when they arrived in the valley.

As the guardians of the Valley Lord, the soldiers of the Welsh Legion enjoy great prestige among the lords. Most of the young and strong leaders in the family became part of the legion. Therefore, the entire legion also represents most of the families of the valley lord, and the soldiers of the legion are like their relatives. Relatives return home, and even if they are not well-to-do families, they are happy to give some food to comfort the soldiers who have been fighting on the front lines for months.

On the evening of the second day, in addition to the more than 80 soldiers and officers who stayed behind in the city of Bona and Fort Marcy, most of the men and horses of the Wells regiment arrived at the Beiguan military fort one after another.

The valley lords, who had been waiting here for a long time, rushed forward when they saw the legionnaires, and handed the food and wine in their baskets to the soldiers returning home.

The soldiers also unceremoniously took the food, and while greeting warmly, they stuffed the food into their mouths......

After months of conquest, it has been tested by life and death. Many soldiers could not help but shed tears when they saw their relatives, and hugged their family members and wept bitterly. After experiencing the moment of brushing shoulders with death, cherish the moment of reunion with relatives even more.

One family rejoices and one sorrows. Those who died in the battle for the successor could only watch their loved ones in another world to bring their ashes back.

The families of the deceased soldiers had already been notified by civil affairs officials. Although I was mentally prepared, when I saw my children or husband returning to the valley in this way, I couldn't help but feel a burst of sorrow in my heart, and I couldn't stop crying and crying loudly~

The valley leaders did not stay long at the Beiguan Military Fort, and then reluctantly returned to the wooden fort and the villages between the valleys under the leadership of the civil affairs officials.

According to the order of the Chinese army commanding the camp, the Welsh legion soldiers were stationed at the Beiguan military fort in the past two days. After arranging the garrison and the defense of the valley, the soldiers will rest in batches and return home to visit their relatives and reunite with their families.

In the stone house of the North Pass Fort, Angus is handing over the spoils captured by the Wells Legion with Cooper, the old steward of the Valley Leader.

“…… Old steward, according to the orders of the Lord, all the money seized by the Wells Legion this time was temporarily handed over to the civil administration. ”

Angus said as he slowly pulled the parchment from his waist.

"Here's a list of all the goods, please take a look."

Cooper took the parchment and swept it through it by candlelight.

"Gold Coins: 2,400,000 Fenni~"

"Silver Coin 1,800,000 Fennig~"

"Other valuables are equivalent to ......"

Looking at the astronomical numbers on the parchment, Cooper rubbed his old eyes and confirmed them again.

Looking at the old butler's surprised expression, Angus looked proud.

"Lord Angus, my lord has gained so much in just a few months, this~"

Cooper was so excited that he couldn't speak, and his body trembled slightly.

Angus also calmed down and said, "Old butler, my lord said that this money was exchanged for the lives of the soldiers of the Wells Legion, so you should take good care of it." ”

Angus paused, leaned into Cooper's ear and whispered, "Your Excellency intends to use this money to recruit more outcasts and soldiers, as well as buy more supplies, and then expand southward step by step......"

After it was completely dark, after handing over the battle gains of the Wells Regiment with the civil affairs officials, Angus sent a company of soldiers to escort several carriages full of goods all the way to the direction of the wooden fort~

…………

By the window on the second floor of the hall of the lord of the valley wooden fort, looking at the smiling lords who had just returned from the Beiguan Military Fort, Lottie couldn't help but feel a little lost while being happy for these people.

I thought that my husband would return with the army this time, but who knew that Yate sent a letter half a month ago, saying that he would stay in Besançon for the time being, and he would not leave to return until he finished handling the military affairs of the palace.

Seeing that the New Year has arrived, it has been about half a year since Yate went on the expedition, as a woman, her man has not been home for a long time, and she always feels that the house is empty, lacking some of the way life should be.

"Madame~"

Lottie's thoughts were pulled back by Camille behind her.

"What's the matter, Camille, is little George in trouble again?"

Camille looked at Lottie with a slightly nervous expression.

"No, no, it's not the little master~"

"Camille, what's wrong with you today, you are talking in a hurry."

On weekdays, Camille is a lively and cute little girl in front of others. Even in front of Lottie, she never behaves squirming.

A few days ago, Camille was very happy to hear that the Welsh Legion was about to return to the valley. Because he was finally able to see his brother Ron.

Yesterday, the people of the civil administration said that the men of the Wells Regiment would arrive this evening, and Camille was so happy all night that he did not sleep. But just now, Camille asked a neighbor who had gone to visit the soldiers to ask if his brother Ron had also returned with the army. She was disappointed that no one saw Ron.

Camille then ran upstairs to find out Ron's whereabouts from Lottie.

"Madam, I~ I want to ask you, when will my brother come back, I miss him so much. His mother too, prepared a lot of delicious food for him. But I heard others say that I didn't see him~"

Camille bowed his head and was silent, his round face devoid of his former liveliness.

"That's what you're doing," Lottie chuckled, "don't worry, Ron will soon be back to the valley with the master." ”

"Really?"

Camille's eyes were filled with joy.

Lottie turned her head to lean against the window, her chin in her hands, and looked north. His mouth silently said, "Art, when are you coming back?" ”

…………

"Ron, do you want to go back to the valley?"

On the street not far from Besançon's court, Art, who was riding on horseback, turned his head and asked.

"Of course I want to go back to the valley, sir. I haven't seen my father, mother and Camille for half a year. ”

Ron frowned, his eyes fixed on the side of the street.

"I don't think you're thinking about them. I've heard people say that you're going around preaching that you're going back to the valley this time and you're going to have a wedding with Ollie right away~"

Art glanced at Ron and smiled wickedly.

"Master, I~"

"Well, I know what you're thinking. Last time, I was going to personally hold a wedding for you and Ollie, but I was ordered by the Marquis to go to Kodor. ”

"Don't worry, after the military affairs here are taken care of, we will return to the valley immediately. When the time comes, my wife and I will personally officiate the wedding for you and Ollie, and let your kid taste some sweetness. ”

"Thank you, sir!"

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In the inner court of Besançon's court, Yat waited for Flender to finish dealing with Wence and walked in under the guidance of the guards.

"Lord Marquis."

Art bowed.

"Yat, sit down."

Flender gestured to the high chair in front of him for visitors to sit.

"Lord Marquis Xie."

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

Flender put the quill in the pen holder and looked up to Art.

"Lord Marquis, last time you asked me to make some suggestions for the future revival of the Marquis, I have compiled them all on this parchment."

Art pulled out the piece of parchment from his waist, got up and walked towards Flender, slowly spreading the parchment on the table.

"Art, if the important ministers of the palace can be half as efficient as you, I will not personally handle these complicated and trivial affairs."

Flender grumbled. In recent days, he has been immersed in these strategies every day, which has caused Flender to be exhausted.

Flender leaned over to the table and glanced at the parchment.

“…… Temporary tax reduction to lighten the people's ......"

"Encourage the reclamation of wasteland, expand the area of cultivated land, and increase grain production......"

"Encourage people to have children and increase the population. Attracting displaced people with the national policy of benefiting the ......"

“…….........

“...... Distant and close defense, so that the countries can balance and control each other......"

"Good! Good! All right! ”

Flender said "yes" three times in a row.

"Yate, these suggestions you put forward are very pertinent and combined with the current actual situation of the Hou State. If all these are implemented, there is hope for the revival of the Hou Kingdom. ”

There was less seriousness in Flender's eyes, and more of a glimmer of light.

"Lord Marquis, this is just my personal suggestion. It's up to you to decide. The revival of the Hou Kingdom is very important, and as your courtier, these are all things I should do. ”

"You're right, many measures need to be discussed and refined many times before they can be finalized, and then distributed to various places for implementation."

"Lord Marquis."

After discussing with Flender about the revival of the Marquis Kingdom, Art shook out another purpose for his visit.

"Lord Marquis, I have one more thing to tell you."

Art stood up and said.

"But it doesn't hurt to say it."

"I've been out on the battlefield for half a year, and I've become the Earl of Wales by your grace, and I think it's time to return to the valley and put my territory to work."

As soon as Flender heard that Art was planning to leave, his brow suddenly furrowed.

The new Hou Kingdom is in ruins, and the guy in front of him is a person with a lot of business talent, if he has this right-hand man to assist him, he will be much easier.

But on second thought, Arte, as the Earl of Wales, should go back and manage his territory well. Now that the war has subsided, the most important thing is to revive the Hou Kingdom.

He also counted on allowing Art to expand further in the future.

"In that case, then I won't keep you. If you had been in Besançon, I am afraid that my cousin would have come to me in person. ”

Seeing that Flender readily agreed, Arte's hanging heart was also settled.

After saying goodbye to Flender, Art immediately ran with Ron to the mansion south of the city. Get ready to pack your bags and head back to the valley.