"...... is this, royal?"

Ma Long was a little surprised, he understood, this naturally would not be the king, so who would be the ...... of the royal family at this age?

"Marquis Mammon", this is the king's own brother, the county guard of the southern county, Marlon was about to get up and salute.

Mammon waved his hand casually and said, "No need to be polite, I was actually commissioned by Nordington to help him ask, do you remember your cooperation?" ”

Listening to Mammon's words, Marlon sat back with his newly raised buttocks, and he didn't like to salute others.

As for the deal with the Bishop of Nottington, Malone responded: "Naturally, I haven't forgotten! I wonder what the bishop means by asking? ”

Marquis Mammon slapped his thigh and said happily: "It's good that you haven't forgotten, let me tell you the truth, tomorrow I will be in charge of your territory selection, and he will make you remember the content of your cooperation." ”

"It turns out that the adults are in charge of this matter, and I naturally won't forget the content of the cooperation, so does Lord Mammon have any suggestions?"

Marquis Marmon smiled and said, "You'll know tomorrow!" ”

…… After the banquet, Marlon left the palace with doubts.

"But I should know part of it tomorrow," he thought to himself.

The next day.

It was a side chamber of the main hall of the royal palace, where Marlon, the Marquis of Mammon, and several officials who managed the land.

They gathered around a map of the kingdom, and one of the officials was explaining the information recorded on the map: "There is no spare territory in the central part of the kingdom, and the other good territories in the east, west, and south counties are all mastered."

Only North County, because of the events of thirty years ago, still owns a large tract of land.

However, the disadvantage is that the population is too small, and most of it has become a wilderness, which requires a large number of people to reopen. ”

Malone looked at the map, and as he said, the rest were all circled, and the rest were corners, and some even needed several pieces to make up a standard fief.

Only North County has a large number of blanks, "This is Blackstone Fort?" Marlon asked, pointing to the northernmost part of the kingdom map.

It is next to the Hengduan Mountains, directly opposite the Grand Canyon, and once the barbarians go south again, they will definitely bear the brunt!

This is where the Bishop of Nottington recommends, an absolute strategic location, and a good place for Malone to level up.

But as for the bishop's intentions, he absolutely did not believe that it was just what he said, and there must be some secret that he did not know!

Marlon looked at Marquis Mammon and asked tentatively, "Does Lord Marquis have any recommendations?" ”

Marquis Mamen said casually: "I think this Black Stone Castle is not bad, with the strength of Baron Marlon, it is just right to guard the frontier for the kingdom,...... It would be nice if we could open up territory.

By the way, if Baron Marlon chooses this place far away, I can represent the king and hand over the surrounding area to you as a fief," he said, drawing a circle around Blackstone Fort with his hand.

Marlon followed the Marquis Mammon's finger and saw that the circle was the size of a viscount.

Malone raised his head and looked at Mammon, only to see that he was winking at Malone, meaning that he was "his own person"!

"By the way,......" As if suddenly remembered, the Marquis of Mammon added: "In view of the fact that there are no people here and it is difficult to build, the king will give you a thousand serfs, enough for a year's use, and no tax ...... for ten years." ”

This reward is not unsubstantial, it is said to be the king's reward, and in Malone's view, it is more like the handiwork of the Bishop of Nottington.

Or maybe it's the handiwork of their faction, and the Marquis of Mammon is also a member, and he himself has unwittingly become part of a plan!

Ma Long thought about all kinds of problems in his heart, his brain was running wildly, since he couldn't avoid it, then face it!

With your own strength and growth rate, what is there to fear! It's sure to surprise you.

If these people are well-intentioned, it's fine, but if they are really malicious, they are not muddy! It is especially known whose hand the deer died!

Now that he has a plan in his heart, Ma Long did not delay, and decided: "It's Black Stone Castle!" ”

The Marquis of Mammon clapped his hands and praised with a smile: "Clever choice! ”

After choosing the territory, there are still some bits and pieces of rewards left, a set of knight's armor, a riding spear, a long sword, and some other equipment to show the king's care.

There are still various paperwork to deal with, and I have to say that Razor has helped a lot among them.

While handing over these scattered things, Malone also asked Malf to buy some supplies, and he was the only one who had experience in this area.

Although it is said that there is a year's material aid from the king, it is limited to daily necessities.

Marlon took out a large amount of gold coins obtained from the demon, John and the three had never seen so much money, they all thought it was a reward from the king, Marlon didn't explain much, some secrets were better kept by themselves.

The money was put on Malf, and several people were not at ease, including Malf himself, who was nervous at the slightest disturbance, and was afraid of some accidents, so he had to let John and Harvey accompany him to protect him.

After the preparations were completed, Ma Long decided to set off immediately, it was really the old king who couldn't see it, the undercurrent was turbulent, the king was stormy, Ma Long didn't want to be involved, and his small body couldn't stand the toss.

Of course, as a little baron of Marlon, as long as he doesn't die, no one will involve him.

By the time everything was in order and we were ready to go, it was almost June.

Outside the north gate of Peicheng, a team of thousands of people gathered here, attracting the attention of passers-by.

Among them were Marlon's 1,000 serfs, caravans transporting supplies, and escorting soldiers...... all of which were bound for the Blackstone Territory.

Ma Long rode on the war horse, turned his head and glanced at the long line behind him, and he was full of pride for a while!

With a wave of his right hand, he ordered in a loud voice: "Let's go, ......", following Ma Long's order, the team moved forward slowly, and from time to time there were shouts and urges from the leaders......

At the same time as Ma Long and the others set off, there was a secret room in the royal capital, and four or five people sat in a circle, all of whom were the upper echelons of the kingdom.

The Marquess of Marmen and the Archbishop of Nottington were seated.

Yes, now Nordington is an archbishop.

"Why did you choose him?" An old man in a purple robe asked, looking at Nordington. He was not young, he wore a sapphire ring on his left hand, and he kept rubbing his mother finger as he spoke.

The rest of the group also set their sights on the Archbishop of Nottington.

I saw him smile faintly and said: "There are three reasons......

Seeing that everyone was looking at him without speaking, he pouted boringly: "First of all, he is Martin's grandson!" Almost all of the nobles in North County were knights under Martin back then, and Marlon could more easily fit into them and not be excluded. ”