Chapter 36: Reforming the Military System (1)
Back in the territory, the first thing Levi does is prove his identity. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
After all, he had been captured by the dragon in front of a group of people two days ago. This news, after some operation by people with a heart, has been widely known in just two days and one night.
Not to mention the Greystone Realm, the whole of Edo was in a state of uproar, and even people in many other realms were talking about his misfortunes.
Although monsters attack the city every year, the sensational news that a count, armed with heavy troops, was captured by a dragon in his well-defended castle is still very valuable to spread. You know, in the last three or four hundred years, there have been no rumors of dragons. The people of the Roland world have reached a certain level of curiosity about this powerful species. Judging from the popularity of this matter, it can be the talk of many people for three or four months.
From Antoine's mouth, Levi also knew that he was a celebrity now. But because he was famous for this kind of trouble, he really couldn't be happy.
The matter of verifying the identity, although troublesome, was quickly resolved.
As early as the moment he arrived in the bedroom, Levi had already asked Charles to go out of a small alley here, first to find his chief minister, Andrew. That night, he introduced Antoine to the old man. If he didn't, he really couldn't trust the other party. Then, through Andrew's message, Levi met with other important people in the territory in advance, especially several knights in charge of the army. The key to convincing them was that he had provided some information about the Helmet. This knowledge is strictly confidential, and much of it is known to only two or three people.
However, the people who came after him were not like Andrew, who had the privilege of meeting His Excellency the Grand Arcanist in his bedroom. To them, Levi said that he went and returned because the dragon had left him halfway. He also explained that the reason why this powerful life launched a dragon attack was probably only a momentary interest.
In this regard, his subordinates nodded yes one after another, saying that what he said made sense. But Levi could see that at least half of these people were "unconvinced".
But he can't help it, some things are destined to be unsightly.
The latter statement is also a script that was actually staged a day later.
That night, in Levi's study.
"Lao An, nothing major has happened in the territory in the past two or three days, right?" Levi asked, "Are all my plans going on as usual?"
"When you get caught, that's the biggest thing. What else could there be. Those people just can't bear it anymore, and they won't be able to wait even for a day or two. As for the one you asked later, it really affected me a bit. Many of your guards heard that you had been captured, and one by one they returned to the territory ahead of time, ready to rescue you. These days, they pestered many people to inquire about the dragon. Andrew smiled, "It seems that you are quite popular." ”
"I didn't expect that. Levi was also a little surprised, "I didn't expect these guys to be so righteous and angry! Alas, I didn't think about this matter well." When I heard that the people of the Peninsula were going to attack me, I should have been careful, and I even did the thing of draining people. I'm going to have an accident this time, what are they going to do?"
"It's not just them, if you really don't go back, or if something else happens. The limestone collar is a large area, and the world is going to be turned upside down. The old man said earnestly, "Pull your whole body, you still told me this sentence." It's a fitting place. At that time, the question of the first heir will be enough to affect many people. If the people who came to the throne had bad intentions, the millions of people here would have suffered. Because of your efforts, they have managed to make a good living. If you leave, they will only become duckweed drifting with the tide, and one by one they will have a bad fate. ”
"I only did a small thing. When Li Wei heard this, he was also a little embarrassed, "This winter, it can be different from usual, or rely on everyone's efforts, I will take the lead." ”
"Your lord, you are humble. What I'm saying is not at all, if you change anyone, as long as you know something about our limestone territory, they will give you this evaluation. Andrew looked serious, "You don't know what kind of days we lived in the winter of previous years. Those ground helmet insects alone are enough to give people a headache. Every year, thousands of people are killed and injured all over the territory because of them. This year is another year of great disaster, and there is usually a time of starvation. Like you, give back food and clothing. Even cash-for-work was used to build houses for those who were in need. I have heard that in the two and a half months of winter, not a single person starved to death and froze to death. This is a remarkable achievement. There has not been a year like this in your father's decades of reign. ”
"It's not as exaggerated as you say. I haven't done enough, and there's still a lot of room for improvement. Levi was still modest, but judging from the smile on his face, it was obvious that he was a little fluttering, "However, since they are all back." The tasks that were originally assigned to them could just be scrapped, and I have a bigger plan that I need them to participate in. ”
After a pause, "Lao An, to be honest, this dragon attack has made me have a big change in my mentality. I feel like I'm still too conservative in what I'm doing. Although in the eyes of others, they are already too radical to be presentable. But the upheaval we are about to face is a bit out of place. I'm going to take a bigger step!"
"Do you mean to continue the conscription, or something else? Andrew's face was immediately full of seriousness, and he thought for a long time before he understood what the metaphor of "take a bigger step" meant, "I advise you to think about it again." According to what you said to me, it's called 'I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry'......"
"It's just that time waits for no one. Levi sighed, "You saw Monsieur Antoine last night. Do you know why the Grand Arcanist came to our place? I can tell you, not only because he and my father knew each other, but they actually had a very small friendship. Monsieur Antoine came here for other purposes. ”
"In a few days, the people I sent to investigate will come back, and you will know the truth about it." ”
"Then what are you talking about, what is this plan to take a bigger step?" Seeing this, the old man didn't ask more, but changed the topic back to the original one, "Can you talk to me?"
"Absolutely. I'm looking for you this time to discuss this matter with you. Levi became serious, and he sighed heavily, "The plan I am about to launch is to mobilize the people in a comprehensive and in-depth manner, and I plan to use all the people as soldiers. Starting this winter, I will form a militia and train all the adult men in my territory. At the same time, we will vigorously carry out literacy work so that everyone can read and write......"