"Two days ago, at the Autumn Harvest Festival, a circus came to North Munster. I heard the little girl who sold flowers say that the performance is very exciting, especially there is a dancer with a fan, it is said that she is a rare beauty, it is a pity not to see it, cough cough, my lord, don't look at me like this I have asked carefully, there are no rumors that Lord Seen and Lord Ouen are incompatible. ”

"I've heard about Jeremiah about the same as I've heard, and although Lord Senn is kind and popular with the lords, he is old and not in good health. In recent years, he has gradually stopped showing up, and many things have been handed over to Lord Ouen to deal with, and this autumn harvest festival is that Lord Ouen is his only son, and he will inevitably inherit the territory, and there should be no contradiction between the two. ”

"There is a rumor in the tavern that Lord Sen intends to pass the title to Lord Orn at the end of the year, and then go to the Great Abbey to study and listen to the voice of the Lord. But it's really hard to say this kind of thing, and those drunkards never have a handle in their mouths. ”

Sinloth returns to the tavern and settles in a playful and tired Ellie. Soon after, the three knights returned, reporting to the lord what they had gained.

"I understand, everyone has worked hard, let's rest early today. Tomorrow at noon, we're going to visit Mistress Fred. ”

"Your will." When the three knights heard this, they hurriedly saluted and retired. After a busy day, they were indeed a little tired.

It seems that we have to find a way to continue recruiting, and it's okay for the knights to fight, but it's really a bit overwhelming to let them do something else. At least the worst, at least the shelves have to be built first. You need to do all the things you need to do by yourself, and if you go on like this, you will grow old and die before you get old. Xinluo is still young, and he doesn't want to be like Prime Minister Zhuge Cheng. In this way, there are many more things that need to be solved urgently. The lord rubbed his temples, feeling his head hurt more and more.

If there really is no contradiction between father and son, then why would they give such diametrically opposed orders. The father is inviting himself, and the son is holding him back.

I really want to have an intelligence leader who can help me.

In fact, in aristocratic circles, there has always been a saying of "five people". The so-called five people were: diplomats who managed the nobles' relations with other nobles and the emperor; Treasurer who manages the finances of the territory and the economic strategy of the territory; training of the soldiers in the realm and as military advisors to the nobles when necessary; to provide intelligence chiefs for the establishment and execution of certain shady acts of the aristocracy; and monks who dealt with religious matters within their domains for the nobility.

Although because the empire is too large, these five people are called differently. But the specific responsibilities will not be too different.

Now in Desmond, Claes is both a treasurer and a diplomat. Because of his superior military strength and high prestige, Bismal can basically be regarded as a knight commander, and future soldiers can be handed over to him. But the other two positions, that's

What's more, it is only expedient to let Claes hold two positions now, and it is inevitable that his authority will be separated when the time comes. Then Xinlos rubbed his eyebrows, and he felt his head hurt more and more.

"Forget it, it's useless to think too much. I'd better wait until I see Senn tomorrow, maybe this guy will sue me himself? ”

In the warm afternoon, Senn Fred in a white dress is enjoying a beautiful afternoon with his wife. These days, because of something, the old lord has been by the heart. It's rare that there is nothing to disturb today, and the lord's mood is not bad, and chatting with his wife seems to be a good choice.

But today, his quiet time has been ruthlessly destroyed.

The old butler, who had followed him for many years, was still as meticulous in his dress as he had been when he was younger, although he was also old. The steward, with a stern expression, wore white gloves and put a letter in front of the lord's eyes: "My lord, a nobleman said that he came to visit at your invitation."

The happy lord who was talking to his wife frowned, "But I don't remember who I invited. It's only October, and it's not yet time for a meeting, so those guys are going to come to me idle? ”

The lord had clearly forgotten about it.

The old butler leaned in and whispered in the lord's ear, "It's Desmond's one." ”

Count Fred's expression moved: "It's him?" It's fast enough, okay, bring him here. ”

Seeing his wife's expression, the same old countess also became interested: "My dear, who is here?" ”

"A very interesting person. You may be a good friend, or you can be a vicious enemy. ”

Sinloth saluted and sat down in his chair. Under the warm sun, the black-haired beauty smiled and squinted her eyes, looked at the gray-haired old man in front of her, and said with admiration: "I also heard before that the Earl's health is not very good, and he has been bedridden. But now, I know. Sure enough, the rumors are not credible, and in my opinion of the count, there is no problem at all in living for another twenty years. ”

Hearing Sinroth's half-polite and half-flattering words, the Earl just smiled and shook his head, but did not answer. Xinluos's appearance is unexpectedly excellent, not only that, but the faint nobility and pride on him are in line with the old earl's aesthetics. And the injured right hand added a bit of heroism to him. If he was a few dozen years younger, he would definitely not mind making this friend.

It's a pity that he is old and no longer what he used to be.

The two talked casually for a few more words, and Sinlos talked about many topics, but the old earl always looked like the old god was there, neither praising nor reproaching. He just smiled and looked at Cynloth as if he was waiting for something.

Sinloth was young and a little breathless. Seeing the old earl's appearance, his heart sank, and he said bluntly: "Lord Earl, I have come according to your request. Can you tell me about this invitation, I don't know what it is? ”

"Huh."

The old earl chuckled, and sighed in his heart that he was a young man, and that he could not bear it. The old earl did not answer Sinlos directly, but asked him rhetorically: "Empire or Senate?" ”

Sinloth winked, Empire or Senate?

Is this asking about his tendencies? This question is very boring, as the Baron Desmond personally named by the Emperor, of course he is loyal to the Emperor and so on!

After a moment of confusion, Sinlos finally understood what the old count meant.

But even if he is young and can't hold his breath, this old earl is also a cheerful person. When you come up, you ask yourself where you stand, this is forcing yourself to stand in line.

If it is according to the law, then Sinlos is undoubtedly a vassal of the emperor and should be loyal to him. However, Desmond's location is more delicate, and Britannia has always been far away from the center of the empire due to its geographical relationship, and Desmond is the most remote location in Britannia. The backward economy, the scarcity of goods, and the frequent piracy of pirates have all made this land a forgotten corner of the empire.

It's not so much a feud, but for the nobility, being canonized to Desmond is actually closer to exile. The Senate, which has always been committed to opposing the emperor, naturally does not mind absorbing this nobleman, and everyone works together to disgust the emperor.

But there is more to Sinloth than that, he is Baron Desmond.

Desmond was a real county just by looking at the size of the land.

The empire has been inherited for thousands of years, and naturally the law is strict, and the requirements for land are extremely strict, and it is impossible to exceed the slightest. Logically speaking, if it is a baron, it must be given to a barony, and an earl is naturally a county. And now, with the title of a mere baron, Sinlos has been awarded the title of an entire county.

Then the meaning of the emperor is worth figuring out.

Sending a young nobleman to the hellish place of Desmond can be considered exile. But he was only granted the title of baron, according to the history of the empire, which is simply to use his rhythm.

I am afraid that he will be young and high-position, and he will be arrogant. I'm afraid that he is too young, and the princes will not accept it. I'm afraid that he is talented and wastes his talent. He was specially sealed in this bitter cold place in order to hone his mind and ability and accumulate meritorious deeds. Although such examples are rare in the thousand-year history of the empire, there are still a few examples to follow.

So the question is, did His Majesty the Emperor plan to hone Sinloth, or did this unlucky young man offend the glorious Emperor and be exiled by him?

The old earl did not know, and did not bother to guess. So, he just asked directly.

The hidden meaning is also obvious, if Sinlos chooses the Senate, then they will naturally be a family. Undoubtedly, this is extremely beneficial for the newcomer Sinloth. After all, it was the juniors, the nobles of the County of Ireland, and I guess they wouldn't mind extending their warm hands to Sinloth, who was currently in trouble. With the help of the nobles, Desmond's revival seems to be something to look forward to.

However, if the Senate is chosen. It is equivalent to slapping the emperor in the face, no matter what, the emperor can't run away with an unknown hat, and he gives a count to the senate, and I don't know how the grand dukes in the senate will laugh at the glorious emperor.

Although the royal capital is far away, as the supreme ruler of the empire, His Majesty the Emperor may not have the ability to ruthlessly clean up those who betray him. His Majesty the Emperor can rule such a large empire without chaos for decades, and there must be his hidden means.

Xinluos's dark black eyes drooped slightly, he thought for a moment, and said loudly: "The empire and the senate have always been inseparable, and the two are inherently complementary and indispensable. Without the leadership of His Majesty the Emperor, the empire would soon revert to the state of princely hegemony it had been a thousand years ago. And without the help of the Senate, the power of His Majesty the Emperor alone will not be enough to lead the empire."

"So, who do you choose?"

"I'll choose both."

"Oh, little slippery head," the old earl shook his head and sighed with a smile, "young lord, sooner or later, you will make a decision in it." Remember, the wall-riding faction is always the fastest to die. Well, since you don't want to tell me the truth, there are some things that I can't tell you clearly. But there's one thing I'd like to ask for your help with, and that's another reason I've asked you to come here."

The old earl clapped his hands, and the old butler, who had followed him for many years and had already been extremely tacit, hurriedly handed over a small box. The old earl opened the small box, revealing its contents.

"This is"

"I know that my time is short, and I can't take care of many things. I'm sorry about Mael, but he has been loyal to the family for many years, and I don't want to punish him rashly, even if these are my apologies and deposits, if someone comes with my handwritten letter and asks for your help, please do your best to help him. ”

Xinlos took the box, took a few careful glances at the contents, and after some struggle in his heart, he finally nodded: "I can help that person, but"

The old earl nodded clearly: "Just do your best, it won't make you too embarrassed." ”

"So that it is to-day, Sinlos of the house of Vancho swears to the Lord, with my blood, and with my Spirit, and by the glory of my father and brother."

But before Sinloth's oath was finished, the old earl shook his head again: "It doesn't need to be so, for those who don't keep their oaths are no more difficult to betray their oath than to blink an eye. And for those who keep their oaths, there is no need to make vows at all" The old earl sighed, and in his somewhat cloudy eyes, as if he remembered something from the past: "I'm tired, so let's leave it at all." ”

"Please take care of your body. Then, I will retire first. ”

"Hmm" The old earl seemed to be really tired, but he answered lightly, and then stopped talking.

Sinloth gave a deep look at the tired old count, and the countess, who had been silent. He weighed the small box and strode out.

Senn Fred

Traits: Crusader, Scarred, Brave, Master of Theology, Kind, Humil, Celibate

Mina Fred

Traits: Homosexual, jealous

Celibacy: He is a qualified believer, and the faith in his heart allows him to endure all kinds of things in the world. But there is no doubt that because of excessive asceticism, it was very detrimental to his offspring. In fact, it is almost impossible for such a person to leave an heir.

Fertility - 1000%

Homosexuality: This person has a peculiar hobby

"I seem to understand a little bit why father and son gave orders that are completely opposite, and the characteristics of this couple are really good, then again, how did that Oun come about, they don't look like people who will have children at all. Forget the old earl, even the countess"

"Stupid contractor, of course it is"

"Bastard, don't say it! If you say it, it's not fun. ”