Chapter 158: The Unfinished Book of Doomsday
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"Big, big brother, that's it, we'll be there in a while"
The bruised bandit's eyes were blank, and he walked tremblingly in front to lead the way, while Roland and his party followed closely behind. I have to say that although the attack power of the illusion department has always been very good, but against this kind of bandit who was beaten and almost couldn't take care of himself, low-level hypnosis can also have a good effect.
A simple hypnosis made this robber, who was originally dead and couldn't speak, honestly pay tribute to the hiding place of his companions. Spells don't matter how strong or weak they are, it's always the mages themselves who are truly powerful. Even if it's a low-level spell, as long as it's used properly, it's still infinitely powerful. Of course, it is also fortunate that the soldiers beat him unconscious before, and the hypnosis will be so successful.
"Thank you, then."
Roland sneered and drew his sword. Desmond was short of manpower everywhere, and it seemed like a good choice to capture the other party for hard labor. But Roland knew that Van Zhuo was a newcomer, and his prestige was not enough to make those rogues retreat. Therefore, the heads of these rogues can only be used as trophies to be inserted in the avenue of Desmond. Let other people with bad intentions know the majesty of Fanzhuo.
"You" The robber was stunned, and Roland's killing intent made his hypnotized brain suddenly agitated, and he was so awake. The two of them were too close together, facing Roland's raised sword. The robber knew that he could not escape, so he shouted in the loudest voice of his life: "Big brother." Run, the knights of Desmond are coming! ”
Sinloth put down the manuscript paper in his hand. He closed his eyes and pondered what he had just seen. William went into retreat for two days, and finally came out before Sinloth kicked in the door to save people. And the duke, who had thick dark circles under his eyes, didn't care about resting, and immediately found Xinluos, wanting to share the results of his two days with his friends.
William looked at Cynlos with blank eyes, like a child who wanted to be recognized and praised: "How's it going, Cynroth?" ”
Sinloth pondered for a long time, and what William had on paper coincided with the reforms of a certain chief. While those reforms did add some strength to that dynasty, there are some things that are worth learning from.
But William was his friend. He didn't want William to be whipped when he died. Although the conditions of the two worlds are fundamentally different, some of them are the same. Reform has never been a good task. Few of those who hope for reform will die well. Shang Yang is like this, and Zhang Ju is like this. And unlike the previous two ministers, William was just a duke, and he did not have the support of His Majesty the Emperor.
Even if he had already cleaned the territory once, if he really followed what he had on paper, I am afraid it would not be long. Sinloth will have to help William collect his body. It is good that everyone rebels and leaves, and there is no place to bury them.
But William seemed to care about it, and perhaps Desmond touched him too much. Because of that same pride, the two recognized each other as their friends from the bottom of their hearts. And it's also because of this pride. William did not allow himself to be any worse than Sinloth. What Sinloth can do, he can do too. Since Sinloth is guiding Desmond to strength in his way, then. He can also protect Normandy in his own way, even if no one understands it.
Sinloth pondered for a moment. I opened my eyes. However, he did not answer William immediately, but pointed to a piece of content. Tentatively asked, "Isn't this too harsh?" If you are so stingy, I am afraid that it will hinder your reputation. ”
Not only to affect reputation, but also to kill yourself. William looked at Sinloth's finger and frowned. That passage was actually his pride, but Sinloth clearly disagreed.
[Doomsday Judgment (Unfinished): A document written by Duke William with countless efforts, which contains the Duke's dreams and pride. However, his friend, the first patriarch of Fan Zhuo, didn't seem to approve very much. 】
"William, as a friend, there are some things that are unpleasant, but I have to say it bluntly, you see, judging by what you have written, you need to conduct a thorough investigation of your territory. The survey includes the ownership of local estates, the area of each estate, the number of tools and livestock, the number of farmers of various types, the area of grasslands, pastures, forests, and fish ponds, and the value of the property. The results of the investigation have been compiled into a book, and I know that you will have to purge those who oppose you again and replace them with your people. And to keep a record of their belongings is too harsh. ”
What do you write it down for? Taxes and extortion, of course.
One of the most painful things about the feudal system is that sometimes the vassals are too powerful, even stronger than the feudal lords. In such a situation, the position of the feudal monarch is very delicate. Based on this situation, although the vassal is the sword and shield of the vassal king, it is also appropriate to weaken the vassal appropriately. For the sake of the unwavering friendship between them, it is the duty of every vassal to weaken the vassals.
However, the vassals don't think so. If they could understand the painstaking efforts of the feudal monarch, there would not be so many ** wars.
And William apparently had his own thoughts: "Harsh? Sinloth, do you think so? People think that generosity is naturally a good thing, but if generosity doesn't get you praise in practice, it hurts you. For if you act ethically and justly generously without being known, you will not escape the infamy of being the opposite of generosity. ”
"Therefore, if a man wishes to have a reputation for generosity, he inevitably carries with him some element of luxury, so that a leader often exhausts his financial resources in such things, and in the end, if they want to maintain a reputation for generosity, he must unusually burden the people and expropriate them. In order to obtain money, no matter what the price is. so that his subjects hated him because of it. And when he is tired, no one will respect him. ”
"That's it. His generosity actually harmed many, and only a handful of people benefited. Therefore he is the first to encounter difficulties, and he will bear the brunt of any danger. And as soon as he realizes this and wants to stop, he immediately gets the notoriety of being stingy. ”
"Unless leaders bear their own losses, they cannot allow their generosity to be passed on. Therefore, if you are a wise feudal lord, you should not care about the reputation of being stingy. When people saw that he had a good income because of his regular frugality. Being able to resist any war waged against him, and to be able to accomplish things without burdening the people, will see the monarch more and more generously as time passes. ”
"In this way he was generous to all, because he did not increase their burdens, and they in turn represented the majority; On the contrary, he is only stingy with those who do not give, but these people are a very small minority after all. In our time. We find that it is only those who have been seen as stingy who have done great things, and others have not succeeded. ”
William was excited, and the Duke blushed. Say it out loud. He swung his arms vigorously, as if that would convince Cynroth. He didn't understand, it was clear that Sinloth was the same person as him. They were obviously very good friends, so why didn't Sinlos understand? Sinloth is very different from those stupid guys. He is different, and he should know and understand him!
Cynroth rolled his eyes at William. This guy's statement just now seems to make a lot of sense, but it's actually sophistry. How could this kind of speech, which can only be made in the second secondary period, come out of the mouth of this older young man who has been married for a long time. However, if you just look at the mouth cannon, as a liberal arts dog, Xinlos feels that he can still play a few tricks with him.
Let me show you what it means to be twenty years of knowledge!
For nonsense, Xinluos, who was quite accomplished, interrupted the other party's train of thought as soon as he opened his mouth, and began his own mouth: "Then do you want to say." First and foremost, we must guard against being despised and hated, both of which generosity will bring. Therefore, the wise man would rather bear the name of miserliness, because although it is a bad name, it does not bring hatred, and the pursuit of a good name of generosity will inevitably lead to the infamy of greed, and the notoriety of greed will bring an ugly name and hatred. William, you don't know the human heart. ”
"You"
William's eyes widened, and he looked like he was going crazy. Xinluos, who was used to arguing with people in the forum, was naturally not stupid enough to continue the topic, and he took it out of his pocket and pulled out two of Ellie's honey candies.
Although she has not yet officially passed the door, Mariana has begun to fulfill her mother's majesty, forbidding the greedy little girl to eat candy at night. Although Ellie's little fool is usually stupid, he really knows how to hide it, and he actually hid the candy from him. But at this time, they can only be sacrificed to appease the duke's anger. William glared at Cynlos fiercely, but obediently took the honey candy. The sweet taste fermented in the taste buds, and the Duke's frown was much soothed. In this era, there is no white sugar for a few dollars a pack, and in this era of material poverty, sugar is always extremely scarce. Being able to taste the sweetness is always pleasant.
Speaking of which, honey candy is a very funny thing. Although it is called honey candy, it contains only a small amount of honey. In terms of specific concentration, it is about the same as the beef in braised beef noodles, but the taste is really full of honey. That guy in Hermint, although he usually gets in the way, seems to be very talented in making candy, so let him change jobs in the future?
Xinluo stuffed the remaining candy into himself, and vaguely continued to persuade William: "I probably know a little bit about your mood. But you have to take your time, I didn't almost get when I first came to Desmond, and this may be useful to you."
"There is such a thing. But Sinloth, I think it's your fault. You see, as I said before, your generosity doesn't get you what you want. ”
"I sue you for this, not for you to damage my William, I just want to sue you, there is always a big gap between reality and expectations. But our biggest advantage is that we're all young. We have plenty of time to try William one by one, and we don't need to be so anxious. ”
Sinloth patted William on the shoulder and said in a deep voice. William's face was gloomy, but finally nodded: "Maybe you're right, I'm so hungry, do you still have anything to eat?" ”
"Eat, of course"
[An ominous breath came from the wind, the ridiculous clown couldn't do anything after all, and the Sage finally found his salvation.] Under the holy sword, the burning courage is so dazzling. Even the light of the angels cannot be hidden. 】
[1. I'm so hungry, I'll talk about it after I'm done.] 】
[2.What do you care about?]
Cynroth blinked, confused. The pupils that were originally pitch black instantly turned golden. Channeling magic is indeed a good direction to go, but the spell model of the legendary spell is too complicated for Sinlos to inscribe at all, so he has to put off the matter of channeling magic. Under the effect of the spell, the entire Desmond Castle came into the eyes of the viscount, but Yiqiē was as peaceful as usual, and there was nothing out of the ordinary. Sinloth wondered, zooming in on the search.
"They, how dare they" Xinluos's face instantly turned pale, he grabbed William, and regardless of his struggles, he dragged him straight out.
"Hey, Sinloth, what are you doing!"
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ps: Historically, the Doomsday Judgment Book was indeed made by William, but the current William, but he is not a conqueror, of course, he can't let him die like this. In addition, tomorrow is strongly pushed, but tomorrow is Qingming, what to do (dead face