Chapter 108: First Sight of Fielding
Situ Jin nodded to the middle-aged man, and then the guard who led him in with Gawain spoke, "Two, this is our Lord Chengsi, Baron Leo Dulles.
Regarding the identity of the other baron, after Situ Jin and Gao Wen heard it, the expressions on their faces were normal. The important positions of the empire are already in the hands of the upper nobles, and the people at the bottom don't want to easily blend into the officialdom at all, and it is not normal to be in charge of such an important position in a town without a title on their heads.
But having said that, the other party's enthusiastic look after seeing them was still beyond Situ Jin and Gao Wen's expectations, it stands to reason that an army is inserted into his territory, no matter who he is, he will probably be very reluctant to this kind of thing, but looking at the appearance of this Baron Dulles, there is no dissatisfaction at all.
"Young Master Situ really deserves to be the son of Earl Situ, what a talent!" Baron Dulles opened his mouth and praised Situ Nan and Situ Jin, the father and son, without leaving a trace.
Others might be happy to hear Baron Dulles's words, but Situ Jin didn't feel much in his heart. The other party has always talked about the identity that he is Situ Nan's son, which shows that what the other party really cares about is not himself, but his own Laozi.
Situ Jin was indeed right, the reason why Baron Dulles showed such enthusiasm for his arrival was mainly because Situ Jin was Situ Nan's son.
Who is Situ Nan? The contemporary patriarch of the Situ family, the old family of the Yaluo Empire, one of the few counts in the empire, and at the same time the most powerful figure in the imperial army except for the emperor, such a figure is not the object of the vast majority of people, but at least the object that most people need to look up to. For Situ Nan's son, Dulles behaved quite normally.
"Lord Chengsi, it's a pleasure to meet you here!" Situ Jin didn't want to do too much greeting with this Baron Dulles, but just politely greeted the other party, and said directly: "I believe you have seen the transfer order of me and my battalion, I don't know how you plan to arrange us!"
"Haha!" Hearing Situ Jin's words, Dulles laughed out loud and said, "Young Master Situ, you are really an anxious child!"
At this moment, a man with a straight figure and a sturdy physique walked into the castle hall, the man looked less than 30 years old, his skin was very dark, and he had a long scar on his face. ”
The man called Fielding by Dulles turned his head sideways as he walked, and after looking at Situ Jin, a trace of imperceptible disdain flashed in his eyes, and then nodded at Situ Jin, and did not speak again.
Dulles smiled at Situ Jin a little embarrassedly, and then said: "Young Master Situ, this is the city defense commander of our Tias City-Fielding, the city defense work of Tias has always been in charge of Fielding, and I rarely interfere. Speaking of this, Dulles pondered for a moment, and then said: "I read your order, it says that you and your battalion will be transferred to Tias to assist in the defense of the city, in this case, from today onwards, you will assist Fielding in managing the defense of the city together!"
What Dulles said is also the truth, about the appointment of Situ Jin and the [13th Battalion], it is indeed not specifically stated what they are doing in Tias, but only writing the words "to assist in the defense of the city", when he first saw this order, Dulles felt very embarrassed on the one hand, and on the other hand, he was guessing the real purpose of Situ Nan to transfer his son to Tias.
Sitting in the position of mayor of a city, Dulles has become accustomed to thinking about issues that seem to be unrelated, even if they are not related in themselves. In fact, before Stuart entered the castle, Dulles was still thinking about what position to give Stuart, and it was only just now that the baron finally made up his mind.
"Fielding, Young Master Situ has just arrived, you have to take care of a lot of things!" After speaking, Dulles turned his gaze to Fielding, and said with some encouragement.
Situ Jin also looked at Fielding, although the latter did not look at him squarely, he still spoke: "Commander Fielding, the next few days will trouble you!"
Under the strong pressure of Dulles's gaze, Fielding finally opened his mouth, but his tone was a little yin and yang: "I can't talk about trouble, but Young Master Situ, we are not more comfortable here than the imperial capital, and it is common for people to be injured and killed, I hope Young Master Situ will be mentally prepared!"
"Oh, is it?" Situ Jin's colorless eyes suddenly shot straight into Fielding's eye sockets, making the strong man's heart "suddenly" jump.
"Fielding!" At this moment, Dulles's cold voice sounded in the hall: "Why are you talking to Young Master Situ like this!" After speaking, Dulles turned his head to Situ Jin, and his face turned to a smile: "Young Master Situ, don't be surprised, Fielding has no malice, he has this temper, sometimes I, the city secretary, can't do anything about him!"
Situ Jin withdrew his gaze at Fielding, and Fielding immediately felt a sense of relief, at this time, Dulles changed the topic and said: "Young Master Situ, you have just arrived in Tias today, and I plan to hold a dinner party in this castle in the evening to wash the wind and dust for you, and then you can bring all the officers in your battalion with you, and everyone can also take this opportunity to get to know each other." ”
"Lord Chengsi, I have to refuse this invitation from you!" Situ Jin said euphemistically: "I and my battalion have traveled all the way from the imperial capital to here, and we are really tired, now we just want to have a good rest, as for the dinner, there will definitely be a chance in the future, isn't it?!"
At first glance, when he heard Situ Jin's refusal words, a trace of displeasure immediately flashed on Dulles's face, but when he heard Situ Jin's words later, Dulles immediately showed a very understanding expression: "That's what I said, but I didn't think it through." The imperial capital is a long way from Tias, and it is indeed not easy for you to go all the way, since this is the case, I will not force you!"
After speaking, Dulles looked at Fielding and said with a straight face: "Fielding, then I will hand over Young Master Situ and his battalion to you to arrange, no problem, right?"
Fielding glanced at Situ Jin, and then said in a deep voice: "Of course there is no problem, Lord Chengsi!"