Chapter 23: The Heir
Count Robert rubbed William's hair lovingly, and said what he had planned for Evler.
William couldn't accept it immediately, whether it was out of respect for his uncle Robert, or because of the humble habit cultivated in the Celestial Empire in his previous life, William gently shook Count Robert's hand and said, "Uncle, you can't do this, anyway, Uncle Adolf is also your only son, you can't give him up." ”
"Adolf, I'm already completely disappointed in him, if he is allowed to inherit the title, in the future, he will either lose Evler as the heir of the family, or be overturned by the barons under his hands, it is better to let William inherit the title than this." Saying that, Count Robert raised his head and glared at Uncle Adolf, and said hatefully: "Adolf, what are you doing here, why don't you get out of here quickly." ”
Uncle Adolf's uncle, Count Robert, was startled by this loud roar, and ran out of the study as if he had fled, his back looking very embarrassed.
"Uncle, don't be angry with Uncle Adolf, it's not good for your health." William obediently leaned into Count Robert's arms and comforted.
"My little William, don't comfort my uncle and grandfather, I don't know the current situation. The barons and nobles under my command have rallied around Baron Richard of Agentaut to succeed to the county of Evreux after my death, and you, Uncle Adolf, will surely be deposed by them for incompetence and lack of heirs. Count Robert shook his head and sighed.
"Uncle, is the situation really that serious?" William asked, somewhat disbelieving.
"Yes, little William, it's much more serious than you think. Now Adolf has been driven out of the Barony of Alençon by that group of merchants, and Baron Agentang is organizing a large army to quell the rebellion, if Baron Agentang gets Barony Alençon and his territory is connected, then Baron Agentang and their strength will overwhelm us, but I am afraid that even I will be overpowered by them soon. Count Robert sighed as he remembered the terrible situation recently, his face was very ugly.
"Uncle, don't worry, don't you still have me, tell me what to do to help you." William gently stroked Count Robert's back with his hand, trying to make him comfortable, and said affectionately.
"Yes, I still have you, my dear little William, you are my last hope. I will hand over to you all the soldiers I can muster in Evreux, and then you will lead them to Alençon, and defeat the rebels and take Alençon before Richard, Baron of Agenthon. Count Robert seemed to regain his previous full spirit, stared at William with burning eyes, and said:
"With this merit, I will give you the title of Baron Vernon, and then make you the heir of the county, and then hand over your Uncle Adolph's Barony of Alençon to you to control, and after my death you will get the other direct territories of the Count of Evreux, so that you can own nearly half of the territory of the Count of Evreux, and have the ability to quell the rebellion of Baron Agenthon, and my Normandy family will be able to prosper forever."
"Uncle and grandfather, I will not let you down, I will definitely bring the glory of the Normandy family to life." William clenched his hands into fists, looked at Count Robert with a determined gaze, and said.
"Good boy, with your words, I feel at ease." Earl Robert looked at William with soft eyes, remembered his incompetent son, and said: "My little William, who inherited everything from me in the future, should treat your uncle Adolf well, you know?" ”
"Uncle, don't worry, I swear by my honor that I will treat Uncle Adolf well and will not let him be wronged in the slightest." William looked at Count Robert with a firm gaze and said.
"Hahahaha, my dear little William, I'm so glad you could say that." Count Robert laughed happily, put his hands on William's shoulders, and said with burning eyes:
"Little William, you take this heraldic ring and the edict to the barracks outside the city, where more than 2,600 soldiers have been summoned for your disposal, although it is less than the number of troops gathered by Baron Agentang, but it will not be much worse. You go and train your army, the art of war, the city of Alençon, and you must defeat the rebels and take the city before Baron Agenitau. ”
So saying, Count Robert went down with the heraldic ring on his hand and the edict of transfer in his arms, and handed them to William.
"Well, uncle, I'll go to the barracks outside the city to prepare, and I'll leave Alençon City tomorrow." William took the heraldic ring and the edict from Count Robert's hand, and said with a firm gaze.
"My little William, you go, although my boy Adolf is a useless fellow, the Barony of Alençon is still very familiar to him, and it may be useful to take him with him when he goes out on the expedition." Robert let go of William's grip and said.
"I understand, uncle, I'll quit." With that, William bowed to Earl Robert, turned around, and walked out of the study.
Looking at William's departing figure, Count Robert looked relaxed, leaning back in his chair, sweating as if he had experienced a strenuous exercise.
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William walked out of the castle, but saw Uncle Adolf standing in front of the castle gate waiting for William.
"William, your uncle and grandfather's health is okay, doesn't it matter?" When Uncle Adolf saw William coming out of the castle, he immediately followed, and said with a nervous expression.
When William saw that Uncle Adolphus cared so much about his uncle and grandfather, he felt that this straw bale uncle was still a little bit good, not all useless.
"Uncle Adolf, there is nothing wrong with my uncle's health, he is very healthy and strong. By the way, Uncle Adolf, don't you want to ask what Uncle Grandpa said to me? William said with a smile.
"I'm relieved that my father's health is healthy, and I've always been worried that I'll be angry with his body like this." Adolf patted his chest with his right hand, breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Little William with a curious expression, and said: "No, there is no need to ask these questions, your uncle and grandfather have already told me about his plans a few days ago, and I also think that it is more suitable for William to inherit the county of Evre, and I will do my best to help you." ”
"Thank you, Uncle Adolf, for your understanding, I won't let Uncle Grandpa and you down." William held his head high and said.
"Little William, you should be about to go to Barony Alençon, I hope to go with you and be able to help you." Uncle Adolf said with a sincere face.
"Uncle, thank you for your help, I am not familiar with the Barony of Alençon, I need you to assist me when I lead the troops into battle." William said with a happy smile.
In their happy atmosphere, the uncle and nephew talked and waved, and then went to the military camp outside the city together.