Chapter 15: Simon Grows Up

Hoffman Sr. and Mrs. Mary had five children - Adler, Marin, Simon, Albert, and Anne. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 In 1494, when Marin had just crossed over, Simon was just a little P child who was less than 12 years old. Now, in the past 6 years, Simon has grown into an 18-year-old boy.

If old Hoffman's rules were followed, Simon would have been kicked out of the house and become a wandering knight. However, now Simon and Gomarin are the earls of a county, so it is necessary to ask Marin's opinion.

After Simon's coming-of-age ceremony, the main adult members of the Hoffman family gathered to discuss Simon's life arrangements......

"Let's talk about it, Simon is an adult, how should I arrange it?" Old Hoffman got up, but set his eyes on Marin. Because, Marin is more capable of supporting his younger brother. Adler's fief was given by Marin.

Before Marin could speak, Simon, who was sitting at the end, interjected:

"Brother Marin, arrange for me to go to the barracks, I want to rely on my military exploits to become a general!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, his head was whipped by old Hoffman:

"Adults talk, children don't interject!"

Simon suddenly looked aggrieved:

"I'm 18 years old, I'm an adult!"

"Big P, who is not married yet, are all children!" Old Hoffman looked majestic and suppressed Simon. Now, it is inconvenient for him to suppress his second son, and he has to give face to his eldest son. Then, the majesty of being a father can only be used on the three little ones......

Simon was repressed and had to shrink back......

Lady Mary thought for a moment:

"Why don't you arrange for Simon to be a civilian official?"

Marin thinks it's good, because he lacks civil servants. Although he had recruited a group of college students before, the number was insufficient, and the civil servants were still insufficient.

"Oppose, Mom, civil officials can't make a big contribution. In that case, when will I be able to become a baron like my eldest brother? Simon was very ambitious, and he knew that if he didn't have military exploits, his brother Marin would make him a knight or a knight at most.

"Baron......" the corners of Marin's mouth twitched...... Damn, this bastard treats the baron like a cabbage!

Adler was able to be made a baron because he "conceded" his inheritance, not his military exploits. Simon, the kid, thought that the baron was a cabbage, it was simply whimsical.

You know, the East Friesian Lam Kingdom is more than 3,000 square kilometers, which is enough to seal the Baron? Because there is little land. Previously, Marin had reduced the baron's fiefdom to 2,000 eugrams. And Adler's fiefdom, including non-arable land, is only 4,000 yugrams (32 square kilometers), which is basically one percent of the country's territory. The other barons don't have so much land.

Even so, if there were more barons, Marin would have nothing to give......

"No, it's too dangerous to fight. If you are not careful, you will lose arms and legs, or even die. Madame immediately dismissed Simon's idea of war.

"However, if I don't have military merits, how can I be promoted?" Simon has a big heart.

Marin sighed, his eldest brother is a restless master......

Previously, he also planned to let Simon become a civil official. So, he asked Lady Mary to teach Simon and Albert about culture. However, Simon, this kid, has never forgotten his identity as a descendant of knights, and continues to practice martial arts, seeking to become a general.

Moreover, Marin's previous amazing performance on the battlefield also deeply stimulated him. Simon even fantasizes about whether he wants to be a wandering knight and rise up in the line of his brother Marin?

So, this stupid boy went to sleep in the haystack behind the monastery in Kassel, a town on the Rhine where Marin was "blessed", and prayed all night, hoping that he could also be "enlightened" by Daxian and become a genius like Marin......

In fact, Marin would love to organize Simon's Two Hundred and Five Acts. Only he knew that he was just a traverser, not some kind of "divine favorite". Moreover, the place he crossed was also in the meadows in the forest near the small town of Kassel, not in the haystacks behind the monastery......

Marin lied that he had been "guided by God" in the haystack behind the monastery because Europeans were religious at this time. And God is associated with the monastery, saying that the haystack behind the monastery is "guided by God" and is more "reasonable".

Today, the haystack behind the Abbey of Kassel has become a sacred place in the minds of many wandering knights. In order to be able to achieve the transformation of Marin, there are really many wandering knights who go to the haystack behind the Abbey of Kassel to spend the night, seeking to be favored by the gods and get "enlightenment......

And the Abbey of Kassel is also economically minded, and before, when Marin slept there, there was only one haystack. Today, the local abbot has directly made 20 haystacks and lined them up. There is also a special person who charges here. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to sleep......

Simon stayed there for 20 days, slept on all 20 haystacks, and returned dejected without the legendary "divine guidance......

The younger brother, Albert, was more elegant, very fond of reading, and loved to receive a political education from Lady Mary. In the future, Albert can certainly be called a good civil servant.

Seeing Simon, a rebellious young man, with a stubborn look of "I'm going to be a soldier", everyone had a headache, and Lady Mary resolutely objected.

After all, the Hoffmanns are no better than they used to be. Once upon a time, the Hoffman family was very embarrassed, and their sons, other than the eldest son, had to be driven out of the manor and become wandering knights. However, now that Marin has become an earl, he can give his younger brothers a stable and safe future, and there is no need to work hard.

As for old Hoffman, although he admired Simon's bravery, Lady Mary insisted, and he did not dare to oppose it either......

However, as the head of a knight family, Hoffman Sr. still hopes that his son will be useful as a hero. So, old Hoffman asked Marin:

"Son, is there such a less dangerous battle. For example, the opportunity to fight against some opponents with low combat effectiveness. In this way, it is not too dangerous, and it can also give Simon a chance to fight......"

"Where is there such a battlefield......" But Marin suddenly stopped talking. Because, he remembered, there is indeed such a battlefield that meets the requirements. That is the North American colonial battlefield......

Although the North American Indians were fierce, they could shoot arrows and fight guerrillas in the primeval forests. However, as long as you put on the full-body plate armor, even if you can't catch up with the enemy, it's not dangerous...... Where can the Indians' earthen bows and arrows threaten plate armor......

Simon is not the kind of ordinary person who can't run when he puts on plate armor, and he can be regarded as a martial artist who has practiced martial arts for many years, and his body is strong, which means to be on par with Adler. Therefore, it is not dangerous for him to put on plate armor and attack the native Indians. Moreover, he did not feel distressed at all, and he was not distressed by the barony of his younger brother Simon in North America. Because, there is too much land over there......

It is interesting to say that the four sons of the Hoffman family are divided into two factions. Adler and Simon are both representatives of the Strong Man faction. But in appearance, he is a little rougher, with the old Hoffman. Marin and Albert, on the other hand, are weak and handsome, with slightly thin bodies, but clean faces, and look very much like Lady Mary.

Moreover, Adler and Simon are both martial. Marin and Albert, on the other hand, are even more well-written...... They are both brothers, but the four of them are divided into two completely different factions......

Although, the North American Indians are not too dangerous. However, Marin was also afraid of Simon's rash advance. Because, although the bow and arrow of the Indians could not shoot through the plate armor. However, if you chase too hard and run out of strength, you will also be easily captured. When the time comes, with the ferocity of the North American Indians, Simon may be killed.

Therefore, Marin thought about it for a long time and decided to let Simon train with the local army first, starting as a small soldier and learning the rules first. When Simon's frizzy personality is smoothed out by strict military law and military regulations, he is sent to North America to fight against the Native Americans.

For this reason, Marlin specially greeted the instructors who trained the recruits in the barracks, and asked them not to care about Simon's identity, how to do it, and when it was time to draw, they must not be soft. Moreover, Marin repeatedly emphasized that this is not a kind word, but a real attitude, and it is necessary to smooth Simon's arrogant character because of his family background......