Chapter 801: The Great Net (I)
The area the size of a fingernail is zoomed in on the second map to the size of a tray.
At the same time, the diagram also includes a circle of places near it, as well as roads, rivers, forts, forests. Mountains, villages, etc., these landmarks and landforms are also depicted in great detail, and it can be said that they are very careful.
Although Luo Ming also has a map of the whole county of Fanxi that is similar to this one, as well as a map of the old Meiquan Territory that is much more detailed than this, it is because it is his own territory, and he can survey and map it openly.
Even so, it really took a lot of manpower and material resources, and it was also done with the help of the Mage Tower and Aya.
And the territory that the prince investigated undoubtedly did not belong to him, which would make it even more difficult.
"This is the Rhineland, the mother of my youngest son, the second daughter of the previous Earl of the Rhineland. "I have invited you to come precisely to ask you to help me in my quest for this territory. ”
"Earlland, ......"
Luo Ming looked carefully, this area was almost half the size of Fanxi County, and half a county was definitely not small.
Even if this territory was directly adjacent to Vanshei, Luo Ming would have to make some effort to defeat it, and it would be even more troublesome if it was far away from the Anson Empire.
Just transporting a few thousand people to the territory of the empire along with armaments and war horses was already a very troublesome matter.
Luo Ming didn't think that the prince was a thoughtless fool, or a gambler who blindly attacked when he saw a little hope, but he wondered if he was going to fool himself into challenging a difficult task with less pay, so he immediately asked.
"What about the Rhineland, then, now? The new earl is very unpopular, or is he a child who has no ability to take care of himself?
Or have you successfully bought Neiying?"
Hearing Luo Ming's questions, the prince was slightly stunned, and then showed an undisguised smile.
Sure enough, it was pleasant to talk to the wise!
It is precisely this that the son of the former Count of Rhineland died earlier than himself, and it was his nephew who succeeded him last year.
This man is twenty-three years old, ambitious and talented, and moody.
Although his mother's family had an Earl of Donglin who lent him foreign aid.
It seems to have helped him secure his position, but in fact, he needs to pay for this help.
This makes him desperately need to loot the territory - he not only looted his own direct territory, but also frequently demanded it from his vassals, so naturally some vassals have become dissatisfied and even secretly corresponded with me.
In addition to this, he also barricades the river and imposed heavy taxes on merchant ships – which also drew the wrath of many merchants.
One or two businessmen alone are nothing, but many businessmen gathered together are also a force to be reckoned with. ”
The prince smiled and said, "In addition, I have also contacted several other nobles who have a gap with Earl Donglin. Naturally, they don't want to see their opponents grow, so if we really want to do it, they will help contain some of the power of Earl Donglin. ”
"Yes, quietly, a big net was opened. Luo Ming couldn't help but admire.
With these conditions, this plan is no longer empty talk or a fool, but there is indeed a possibility of successful implementation.
Of course, he will not blindly accept it all, and he will verify it himself.
If what the prince said is true, this is not only the luck of the prince's youngest son, but also Luo Ming's luck-
It just so happened that he came to the capital of a thousand towers at this critical moment, and as a half-foreigner (the principality was nominally a vassal of the empire), not bound by the entrenched traditions of the empire, and at the same time had the force and military might to run into this good business.