There was only a luxurious carriage on the snowy path moving slowly, and when several Wang Yao cavalry and a knight of the kingdom came to the Sith town, the four people of the Baron's Mansion who received the news in advance and the people had been waiting at the entrance of the town for a long time, at least in terms of etiquette.

The carriage came to a slow stop, and Arthur hurried over to the carriage. "Count Richie, I'm tired on the road. ”

"When I saw you back then, I was just a 5.6-year-old boy, and now I look so handsome, it's really unforgiving. Richie, with Arthur's support, got out of the carriage and patted him on the shoulder with a smile.

At first, Arthur didn't know that the envoy was actually Earl Richie, an old friend that his father often mentioned during his lifetime. Although Richie is an earl, he is a court lord, has no fief, has some land in the countryside, and he is a side line of the Ward family, and has some status in the royal capital. Unlike some aristocrats, he has a big belly and is well-proportioned and always has a hearty smile. Because he couldn't inherit the family business, he was adventurous when he was young, and Arthur's father saved his life, so he had some old friendships later.

"I have something to talk to you about. Earl Ridge whispered, and Arthur nodded without a trace and walked home.

The Baron's Court was unusually warm today, the fire in the fireplace was blazing, Bedwell and the maid Shalene were in charge of the horsemen and the handsome knight, Arthur recognized him at first sight, although he was not sure, but the knight's name should be "Gawain", and in his scabbard was another holy sword of the same level as his own curry stick.

Arthur led Count Ridge to his father's study, where they sat opposite each other, and the witch Jessica poured tea for them, gave them a warm blanket, and turned around and walked out of the room.

"Is the Earl the dead fat man talking to you? ”

"No outsiders are calling me uncle, Viscount Wayne is your lord even if he is incompetent. ”

Arthur sighed and told Count Richie what had happened not long ago and what had happened to the butler and the money he had taken away, "Uncle Richie, I can understand what he did, but I can't sit still. ”

Richie waved at him, motioning for him not to continue. Standing up and walking to the portrait of Baron Arin, he seemed to be reminiscing about the past. "Your father used to be a very famous adventurer and mercenary in the whole continent, the king is already old and his health is declining, and several princes and princesses are eyeing that position, this is the current state of the kingdom. Let's talk about you here, Viscount Wayne is an old family and has been a vassal relationship with Earl Jennings's family for many years, and this territory may not be able to be kept. ”

"What do you think I should do. Arthur took a sip of tea and listened attentively.

"From the eyes of the lords, you can see that they all really love you and have the demeanor of your father, but you only have one knight and no decent cavalry, and the three lords are too old, and Wayne will not be able to afford to start a war with any reason. Or go back to the royal capital with me Arthur, I have an agreement with your father, I have no son, although I am just a count of the court, but I still have some influence. ”

Arthur puts the teacup on the table, and this is the first choice in his life. I heard my father say that the Earl of Ridge had only one daughter and no son, and the two families had a verbal marriage. Rich took this opportunity to throw an olive branch on this matter, and the choice must be made very carefully.

His current position is equivalent to the king's very trusted adviser, which is very helpful for future development.

The title of the court count and a small territory that leaks on all sides are closer to the center of the power of the court count. And the disadvantage is that there is no military power, and it can only become a royal faction, and the water in the royal capital is very deep now, and Count Rich also pointed it out.

"Uncle, you are in good health, let go of this matter for now. That was his last reply.

"Alas, it's a pity, but you must hurry up before I change my mind, after all, my daughter is also a beautiful flower in the aristocratic circle. Earl Ridge sighed.

"Of course, uncle, is that handsome knight out there your man?" Arthur finally turned the conversation to his concerns. Gawain, King Arthur's right-hand man.

Count Ritchie touched his gray beard and looked at Arthur, who was also handsome. "His name is Gao Wen, and he is the deputy head of the Wang Yao Knights. This time, he took advantage of his vacation to take the initiative to protect me. ”

Isn't he my nephew?" Arthur wondered.

can only put aside this unscientific question for the time being, since Gawain is the king's person, it is impossible for him to become his knight in a short time, and this kind of chance is still very slim, Wang Yao is the first knight of the kingdom and is the king's exclusive personal guard, only dispatched by the king, how can a knight with a great future look down on him as a poor baron.

"Arthur, I'm going to tell you the good news and the bad news now, which one you want to hear first?" Richie asked suddenly.

"Okay. ”

"Because of your father's relationship, the king values your future very much, so by the way, let me see how you grow. Honestly, I'm satisfied, and the king will be pleased. Richie meant something.

"What about the bad ones?" Richie's words had to be thought about deeply, according to the bloody plot of watching TV series and novels before, it should make him a royalist.

"Next spring, your lord, Viscount Wayne, will present a ruling against you to Earl Jennings for this territory. ”

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Count Richie lived in the Baron's Court for a few days, Arthur sent some local specialties Richie gladly accepted, in order to avoid suspicion that he did not say a word to the knight of Gawain, from the observation of the past few days, Gawain's temper and cultivation are similar to those in his previous memory, he is honest, humble and loyal, and gets along well with Bedwell and Charlene.

The four members of the Baron's Mansion stood at the entrance of the village and waved goodbye, and Knight Gawain turned around and waved at them, gradually moving away from the town.

"What has Earl Ritchie told you these days?"

"Next spring, Viscount Wayne will come and attack here. Arthur looked at the carriage in the distance and said lightly. It's like saying a boring little thing, and I don't take it to heart at all.

The three people in the Baron's Mansion all looked at him with heavy expressions, after losing the fief, Arthur would get a small fief according to the rules of the nobility, but this place would fall into the rule of Viscount Wayne.

"Would you like to consult with the three lords? The maid Shalene proposed.

"After the New Year's Day, let's talk about it, don't worry, it's not as difficult as you think. But all the men in the territory have to train these days, for that territory scramble in the spring. ”

The New Year's Festival is the biggest festival here, which is equivalent to the New Year in the previous life. If Viscount Wayne had been a sinister and ambitious man, Arthur wouldn't have chosen to confront him, but that man was just a straw bag, seemingly with some ideas but just a trick to deceive children.

The spring battle was the first battle he had commanded here, and it was the best chance to test whether his theory was useful here. After all, life is not a game, and there is no chance to save it and start over.