Chapter 63: The Messenger
The next day, after sorting out the events of these days, Artis led people to inspect the villages. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
Because in the past, these villages belonged to different lords, so it was necessary to visit them one by one in order to reduce their original influence and make the new rule permanent.
At the same time, in the process of patrolling, with the help of the soldiers who participated in the battle, Artis distributed the land one by one, and also arranged a new legal system to replace the chaotic laws established by the previous lords.
In addition to re-establishing most of the previous laws, the new regulations also abolished most of the previous chaotic tax burdens, leaving only land taxes and commercial taxes.
Artis also relocated some people who were living in poverty and were willing to re-establish their villages in suitable locations.
In this way, on the one hand, it is possible to make full use of the land, and on the other hand, the establishment of villages in some key locations will also contribute to the improvement of the entire region.
With a large number of sacrifices in his hands, Artis also decreed that there must be a church in every village and town.
Among them, the presiding priest in a village-level church requires at least a white robe sacrifice, a town requires at least a red robe, and in the city at least a yellow robe, depending on the size of the city.
Of course, because of the current number of sacrifices, even the sacrifice in a village is at least a red robe.
And after this series of processes, dozens of days later, before the spring has passed, the host of Artis is plowing by hand.
Due to the arrival of the sacrifice and the continuous support from the north, there was no shortage of seeds and other materials for the time being, so they could be mortgaged and distributed to the newly acquired land or the people who rented the land.
In the end, taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Artis officially established the military system.
Every five people are a small team, the leader is the fifth captain, ten is the tenth captain, and the hundred is the centurion, which is the junior officer. On this, 500 people are lieutenants, 1,000 people are a division and brigade, the chief officer can be called a general, and then the commander is the commander of the corps, and the number of commanders varies according to the establishment. These are the middle and upper class officers.
In addition to these chief officers, there are also heralds, standard-bearers, logistics officers, garrison chiefs, magistrates and other positions, all of which vary.
After establishing the military system, Artis appointed Nadir and Carter as commanders of the legions, with a strength of 5,000 men.
In this way, more than ten days later, on a flat ground, hundreds of people were busy ahead.
"Your Highness, at this rate, these roads will be largely repaired in a few months. ā
In the same place, a slightly gruff voice sounded, but it was Carter.
At this time, he stood in front of Artis, dressed in lightweight, well-fitting leather armor, and said this.
In this regard, Artis smiled: "I asked you to recruit those tribes before, how did you accomplish?"
"It's going well!" nodded the card.
"At the behest of the gods and sacrifices, in the wilderness near Cecil, a large number of tribes are willing to accept your terms and show their obedience. ā
"However, they have expressed their reluctance to leave their homeland, and some tribes have rejected our offer and even driven out the heralds we have sent. ā
"That's normal. Artis understood.
"Those who do not want to leave their homeland can choose a place near them to build villages and towns, and promote the ministers and elders of their tribe to village chiefs, magistrates, and so on. ā
"As for those who refuse," Artis pondered, "how is your legion recruiting?"
"After the other tribes continued to surrender, they have selected the best warriors to fill the formation. It's just that because of the arrival of many recruits, the combat power has decreased significantly. ā
Looking at Artis, Carter said, and then looked at Artis, and said with some hesitation: "Your Highness wants me to lead people to exterminate these tribes?"
"What's the difficulty?" wondered Artis.
Among these tribes, there are also many believers in the gods of nature, and there are even many sacrifices. ā
"If you order them to be exterminated, there may be suspicions within the sacrifices that sustain us. ā
He said hesitantly, looking a little hesitant.
In fact, it is not only those sacrifices, but even he himself rejects the believers who attack their gods, and is a little unwilling.
"Carter!" Artis's soft voice came from ahead.
Suddenly, in Carter's senses, an existence that exudes incomparable power all the time suddenly shook, and a divine power instantly pressed into the depths of his soul, making him instantly pale.
He couldn't help but take a step back, not daring to speak again, but his face turned pale, and the divine power on his body seemed to have disappeared.
Seeing him like this, Artis sighed slightly.
"Send a few more groups of people to persuade you! If you really can't do it, send people to encircle and suppress them. ā
He said this without hesitation.
"Yes!" this time, Carter didn't hesitate and responded.
Seeing this scene, Artis shook his head, a little helpless.
Outside, as Carter's figure grew farther and farther away, a young man approached from outside.
"Gerald, what's wrong?" Artis asked with a smile at the sight of the man.
This man was excavated by Artis a few days ago.
Some time ago, Artis ordered to recruit officials, because it was no longer limited to the original royal family and major nobles, and for a time there were many talents who took refuge. Most of them are the side branches of other nobles and the descendants of broken nobles. This man is one of them.
"Your Highness, the mission of the Duchy of Barlow has arrived, hoping to redeem the nobles we have captured. Gerald looked at Artis and said respectfully, and on the top of his head, a golden natal was outstanding.
"Let them wait in the halls!"
Artis nodded and said.
A large number of nobles from the other side were captured, and for Artis, this was of no use except for adding a dozen more Dou Qi cultivation methods and various combat skills to his collection. So it's good to be able to shake your hands.
Moments later, in a large hall, Artis met with the other party's mission.
The envoy looked very young and had a calm temperament, and at this time he stood in front of the hall, facing the slightly wary eyes of the many guards, and seemed to be unconcerned.
At this moment, Artis stepped forward from his side.
At this moment, he stiffened, only to feel that in front of him, an incomparably terrifying existence looked at him, making him feel extremely stressed.
He barely turned around, forcibly suppressed the urge in his heart to flee from this place, and lowered his head slightly, not daring to look at Artis.
Ahead, Artis walked quietly and came to his place.
Suddenly, the envoy's heart suddenly lightened, and the original strong sense of crisis disappeared.
"What a horrible man!" his feet went limp, and the clothes behind his back were already wet with sweat.
Seeing him like this, Artis smiled slightly: "What's your name?"
"Baird Bank..." said in his hoarse voice, looking at the very handsome Artis.
"The Bankers, you're a member of the royal family?"
"Yes!" Byrd on the other side nodded.
"That's kind of interesting..." Artis thought as he looked at the other man, a little playfully.
Judging from the situation he obtained, in the Duchy of Barlow, the relationship between the royal family and the nobles can be said to be on the same footing, and in this case, the royal family will even take the initiative to send people to redeem those nobles.
However, he didn't care much, no matter who came from the same side, as long as the purpose was the same, it didn't matter.
"You Barlow sent people to attack some time ago, and now you have sent people to ransom people, aren't you afraid that I will kill you?" he looked at Baird and said in a light tone.
As his words fell, beside him, Bazel, who had become an officer of Artis' guard, drew his sword sharply. Suddenly, the sound of long swords coming out of the sheath sounded continuously, and one by one they looked at Baird with murderous intent, and as long as Artis gave an order, he would cut it down directly.
Looking at the terrifying scene around him, Baird breathed a sigh of relief, not feeling the huge coercion before.
He looked at Artis and his face did not change: "Before, the country of Cecil had not yet fallen, and as an ally, it was natural to send troops to help." ā
"But now that the kingdom of Cecil has completely disappeared, then naturally we will also recognize your status and send a messenger, in addition to ransom people, but also to congratulate Your Highness on his coronation. ā
As his words spoke, above his head, a pale cyan life grid was vibrating, and a pale cyan qi was burning wildly, emitting bursts of fluctuations, constantly affecting the people around him.
Seeing this, Artis didn't speak, but just glanced at Bazel beside him.
At his signal, the swords drawn by the surrounding guards were withdrawn, and the original solemn atmosphere disappeared.