Seeing that the Count was angry, both of them stopped arguing, and the discussion between the nobles also stopped.

"Sir Ruggie, did you ask the villagers where you were when you went to Comos Manor? What the hell is going on? The Count asked.

"That's the kind of lord, when I went to Comos Manor to collect evidence, there were not many villagers left, I asked every surviving villager, and without exception, they all said that the manor had been breached before Baron William's arrival!" Sir Ruggie pulled out a piece of parchment from inside his shirt and looked at the confession on it.

"So, Baron William is just going to help!" The Count asked again, as if speaking to Viscount Curvin.

"I don't dare to make arbitrary conclusions, where the villagers are just this caliber!" Secretary Lu Ji said without raising his head.

"Everyone, whose responsibility do you think is for this?" The Count asks the nobles, which is the equivalent of the original noble court of the county.

William was a little confused at this time, obviously there was basically no one in Comos Manor, how could Secretary Ruggie still find such evidence? ?

"Hmm...... I don't think Baron William would do such a thing, after all, he doesn't lack a piece of income from a territory at all, and I don't think he will do it if he takes such a risk and doesn't get enough returns! At this time, Viscount Winston, one of the three viscounts under the earl, spoke, and it seemed that he had a good impression of William, and William wondered in his heart whether he wanted to make friends with him.

"Well, I think Viscount Winston is right, William shouldn't do such a thing!" Viscount Raul also helped, it seems that Viscount Cowen and his colleagues do not get along very well.

However, some barons also expressed different opinions: "Although what the two lords said is very reasonable, but William took over Comos Manor immediately after defeating Baron Dale, how can this be explained?" ”

"That is, William is not coveting Comos Manor by doing this? Don't be fooled, two adults! Another baron said.

At this time, there were nine barons in the hall, after all, the direct barons who were not earls were not qualified to come here to hear the trial, four of these nine barons were helping Viscount Curwen speak, while three of the other five were helping William speak, and the other two were neutral.

The current scene is clear at a glance, obviously, Viscount Kewen's power and influence among the lower nobles far exceeds the other two, and it is no wonder that the two want to join forces.

"It seems that everyone has different opinions, and it really bothers me......" The Count rubbed his forehead and said helplessly.

"However, I have heard that Baron Comos's wife and daughter are still alive, or see what they have to say!" Sir Ruggie said at this point.

"Viscount Cowen, what else do you have to say?" The Count looked at Viscount Curvin again.

"Ahem, it's like this, Lord Count, since Baron Comos's wife and woman are not dead, they must have found a place to hide, they must have seen nothing, but I am magnanimous, so I forgive him for killing my vassal, and this matter will be forgotten for the time being!" Viscount Kewen faked a cough and said curtly.

This would be a miscalculation, the menacing accusation of William just now was because Duncan and Baron Dale were dead, but what he didn't consider was that Wella and Mrs. Comos were still alive, so if he confronted them face to face, he would definitely be the one who suffered, and he had to admit it on the surface.

The Count gave him a meaningful look and said nothing: "In that case, let this matter be settled!" ”

The Earl considered many factors, but in the end he did not grasp this handle and chose to let him go.

Viscount Kewen finally narrowed his eyes and glanced at William, he didn't expect that the other two would have to turn against him for the sake of this little baron, and even the earl protected him like this, obviously he had always been in a state of getting by before.

But in an instant, his face changed, as if he had thought of something, and he glared at William with resentment, and waited until the earl announced the dissolution, and then walked out of the hall with a gloomy face.

When the matter was settled, William returned to his room with a heavy heart.

From this matter, William deeply felt that his political skills were simply too immature, and if the earl did not pull himself off today, he was afraid that he would be planted.

The other party has deep roots in the Denlenburg aristocracy, and everything has been arranged, so that William has no room for refutation.

He began to think about how he could increase his base among the nobility, and that he urgently needed to hone his political skills, and that something like this would never be allowed to happen a second time.

Political skills can not be cultivated in a day, but it is estimated that after today's incident, Viscount Kewen will definitely not give up, this is an opportunity to hone political skills, as long as you are careful not to give the other party a fatal weakness, it is still acceptable to suffer a little loss.

In addition, after the events of Comos Manor, William deeply felt that he urgently needed an intelligence network, and it was really unpleasant to be a deaf and blind man.

However, he thought about it and still couldn't think of a suitable candidate.

There is still no talent, today's events have given him a blow to the head, and many things that usually do not attract William's attention have been taken seriously by him.

If you have a strong enough intelligence network, you may be able to prepare for the other side when they are just starting to act.

Just as William was lying in bed, his mind in a mess, there was a knock on the door.

"Your Excellency, Lord Count wants you to go to his study, he has something to say to you."

William opened the door and followed the manservant to the study.

"Oh, William, please be seated!" The Count said with a smile.

"William, do you know why I'm protecting you like that today?" The Count asked with a smile.

"This ......," said William, hesitantly.

"It's okay, be bold!"

"That'...... I'll just say it, I think you're because Viscount Kewen is too powerful among the nobles and threatens your rule, so you should use it to balance my defense today! William spoke his mind.

In fact, William had long noticed this situation, and four of the nine barons had fallen to Viscount Curwen, and Viscount Curwen was still the strongest of the viscounts, and if he was disloyal, he would be a great threat to the earl's rule.

Moreover, he still had such influence among the barons that once he rebelled, it would take a lot of effort for the Count to put down the rebellion.

In addition, the earl is already in his fifties, which is already considered an old man in this world, but he does not have an heir, because of this, his territory is not very stable, so the earl is very wary of this kind of thing.

But fortunately, this world is still very cautious about rebellion, and there is no complete certainty and great hatred, and generally no one will choose to betray their feudal lord.

"Oh, you're right, not only that, but Viscount Cowen is also a distant relative of mine, although he can't beat it anymore, but ...... You know what I mean? The Count took a deep breath and looked very tired as he said this.

William was silent, then nodded, and said loyally: "Don't worry, Lord Earl, I will definitely do my best to protect you and you and your family!" ”

"You know what? Looking at you reminds me of my son, who was trampled to death by a war horse fifteen years ago while riding, and at that time he was as brave and wise as you, and if he hadn't died, my grandson would have been as old as you! The Count trembled a little when he said this, and his tone was very heavy, and it seemed that the pain of losing his son had a great effect on him.

"Okay, you go down, you should know what to do when you understand what I mean, I'll give you some help, go!" The Earl cupped his forehead, adjusted his mood, and said.

William got up and was about to leave, but then he remembered something and said, "By the way, Lord Earl, I have another business here, how about I want you to get involved?" This one is quite profitable! ”

Although William received the Earl's assurance, the promise was not as good as the naked benefit, and the two people were tied to a chariot so that William could feel at ease.

This decision was made by William after he intended to hone his political skills and forge alliances, and he had heard the doctrine of success countless times in his previous life, not to eat alone, and only now did William use these things.

He plans to go back and sort out the novels he has read, the political struggles in history that he knows, and the political events around him and the surrounding people, and he wants to improve his political skills as soon as possible.

"Yes, no one is short of money, you say yes!" The Count laughed.

William received a more secure promise from the Earl, and walked out of the room contentedly.

After William had gone out, the Earl, looking very tired, held his forehead for a long time, took out a silver dagger from the drawer of his desk, and fell silent.