Chapter 411: Options

The mellow dume was drunk, and the slightly stiff atmosphere was relaxed.

Shatahn put down his glass, beckoned to the girl and boy, and said with a red face: "Victor, let me introduce you, this is your sister Percy Wimbleton, this is your brother Corbin Wimbleton, the ancestor blessed, he has the same black hair and black eyes as you. Although Corbyn was only 7 years old, he naturally awakened his vindictiveness. ”

Lelia said to the children, "This Viscount Victor Win Randall, lord of Gambis, is also your brother. His presence is a testament to the antiquity and nobility of the Wimbledon bloodline, and you should be proud of your brother. ”

"Viscount Randall, good day. Pesci took her brother and saluted Victor.

"No need to be polite. Victor chuckled, "You can call me brother, or Victor." ”

"Brother...... Everyone says you're a month elf. Percy blushed and said softly.

"Hmm. "Wimbledon has the blood of the Moon Elves, but we are human beings and the source of the Tempest Knights. ”

"Brother Victor, is he your knight?" Corbyn asked, pointing at Nelson with sparkling eyes.

"This is my vassal, Lord Nelson Randall. Victor told his parents.

"Your Excellency Nelson, we have heard of your reputation. You fought the Sarsanians in the north and slew a Sarsanian knight to earn the title of Bear of the Northland. You stabbed a knight of a rival family in Randall's territory. Thank you, Sir, for all that you have done for Victor. Shatahn raised his glass.

"You are indeed the Bear of the Northlands, and my uncle said that you are the most prestigious Silver-Rank Fierce Warrior today. Corbyn said adoringly.

Nelson put down his glass in embarrassment. Lelia scolded softly, "Corbyn, pay attention to your etiquette!"

"Mother, don't blame Corbyn, I was taken aback by Nelson when I first heard about his record. Victor waved his hand and said to the little one gently, "Nelson is not the most famous of the fierce warriors, but he is a disciple of the Templar leader, Lord Tournans. ”

Tenis looked at Nelson in surprise, raised his glass, and said, "Your Excellency, what a disrespect. After taking a sip of his wine, he explained to Baroness and Baroness Shataen: "Lord Tournans is the head of the Pope's personal guard, the first paladin of the Church, and the legendary powerhouse of today. ”

Mr. and Mrs. Shataen were shocked. The Pope is their unattainable existence, and the circle of legendary powerhouses is even more distant from them. Nelson's teacher turned out to be a legend, and he was a vassal of Victor.

Although the Baroness knew that Victor was now the top noble, the reality was beyond their imagination.

Lelia was the first to react, turning her head and ordering, "Children, you should go down." ”

"No, Mom, I still want to ask Lord Nelson about martial arts. Corbyn spoke out against it.

"It's not a decent thing to disturb a distinguished guest. Lelia shook her head firmly, and ordered, "Steward Joris, take the young lady and the young master down." ”

Chartn's lips moved, and he hoped that the second son of Feihuang Tengda would carry Corbyn, but he didn't say anything after all.

"Nelson, please take Corbin as a disciple and teach him the Spirit Monkey Technique. Victor commanded.

"As you wish, my lord. Nelson stood up and chased Joris out the door.

"Victor, that's not good. Shatahn said with a complicated expression.

"Father, I remember that every five years you train 80 archers for the kingdom. Nelson's pioneering Monkey technique is very suitable for marksman training, and it has even been appreciated by Lord Tournans...... Think of it as my contribution to my family. "Victor said with a light and light wind.

"Victor, thank you so much. Lelia said with a smile on her face. Being able to get in touch with a legendary powerhouse had already made her overjoyed, and the Spirit Monkey Skill was obviously a rare secret method. She thinks about her little family, and Victor can make a small family a treasure if he just peeks something out of his fingers.

Victor smiled and casually asked, "What about my brother Mario?"

"Mario married my brother's daughter and joined the Behrens family. He received a letter of recommendation from the Count of Behrens and was chosen by the Knights of the Dragons to become a Knight of the Dragons. He's on official business now, and you've come so suddenly that we haven't had time to contact him. Lelia said apologetically, but there was an unnatural tension in her eyes.

Mario and Victor are half-brothers. After Victor Jr. was picked up by Catherine, Mario used the Refining Potion rewarded by the Auguste family to stimulate the blood of the knight and become a trainee knight. He was supposed to inherit Shataan's estate, but he defected to the Behrens and became a knight of the dragons. As a result, all of Shattane's former wife's sons left home, and his title could only be inherited by Lelia's own children.

Victor believes that this was not Lyria's intention, but the work of the royal family. Baroness and Mrs. Chartain could not resist the will of the Kite Castle, and they would not even know why.

In the absence of an heir to the Randall family, Mario is a good hole card. Whatever the reason, the Kite Castle could not allow Mario to fall into the hands of the Yorks.

Of course, Victor does not hold a grudge against Lady Lelia for this, in fact, the main purpose of his visit to his parents this time is for the Behrens family behind Laria.

The Golden Regiment has yet to set foot in the northern borders of the Gambis. Baron Shataen's fiefdom is only 200 square kilometers, the location is remote, there are many mountains and few lands, the land is barren, and the population is sparse, even if it is taken down, it is of little value. However, Kell County, which is under the control of the Behrens family, borders the southwestern border of the Neville Kingdom, and as long as the Golden Regiment can open a smuggling route, it can revitalize the entire northern border.

Although Lelia did not have a high status in the Behrens family, she raised Viscount Randall. Victor has every reason to push his parents' small family to a big level, thus elevating Lyria's voice in the Behrens family. When Lelia gets there, the rest will be easy.

Victor took a sip of his dum and avoided sensitive and unpleasant topics in favor of something else.

They talked about each other's experiences, anecdotes about the great nobles, the scenery and products of the Centaur hills, the horror of the ant tide, the prosperity of Yeliu City, and the prosperity of Randall's territory.

Baroness and Baroness Harthorn had heard of Victor's deeds for a long time, but hearing their son tell them something else, which made them feel both proud and proud. Under the guidance of Victor without a trace, the atmosphere of the chat gradually changed to the concern of successful children for their parents, and the topic naturally leaned towards territorial governance.

"Mountains are particularly suitable for the construction of stream reservoirs. A stream reservoir may not be able to irrigate mountainous farmland, but its impact is far-reaching. With a stable source of water, it is possible to resettle displaced people, set up villages or sentry posts, expand the actual control of the territory, and squeeze the living space of beasts and monsters. In the long run, the territory will inevitably prosper. Of course, the upfront investment must be large, but even if you use the resources around the stream reservoir to raise wild boars, you can pay for yourself. Victor asked with concern: "Father, now that all the lords who have the conditions are building streams and reservoirs, do you and your mother have any plans in this regard?"

Baron Shatarn shook his head and said, "The territory of the fief is different from your Randall territory, the kingdom has its own plans for the water conservancy projects in the northern counties, and the county warden must also follow the plan of the Ministry of the Interior and make corresponding arrangements for the water conservancy projects in the county of Kyle. We just have to be patient. ”

Victor immediately turned his head and said jokingly, "Chief Scrivener, is my parents' territory also within the scope of the kingdom's water conservancy plan?"

Tenis smiled wryly, "That place is a bit remote...... There really is no planning. ”

The baroness' faces became a little ugly. Victor asked displeasedly, "Then my parents can build it themselves?"

"Of course, this is the authority of the lord of the miner. Tenis nodded quickly, thought for a moment, and added, "If it is built on its own and is fruitful, I will apply for a commendation from the Ministry of the Interior for Lord Baron." ”

Victor smiled and said, "Father, mother, since the clerk has made it clear, you can rest assured to build the territory." I think Corbyn will inherit the family business in the future, and a stream reservoir represents a village, and a village can recruit a trainee knight for Corbyn. However, the number of apprentice knights is limited after all, and this matter should be sooner rather than later!"

Shatahn and Madame looked at each other, and they were silent.

Victor's eyes flickered, and he asked, "Is there anything difficult about it?

"Not really. Madame Lelia hesitated for a moment, then bowed her head and said, "After I go back, I will try to ask your uncle to plead his case to Lord Count Behrens and win his support." ”

"Why would Count Behrens embarrass you?" Victor put down his glass, his eyelids drooped, and his handsome face exuded a striking majesty, "You are my parents, and although I have no relationship with Count Behrens, I think he still has to give me this affection." ”

Lailia's lips moved, and she looked at her husband as if asking for help. Baron Chartain coughed lightly, waved his hand and said, "Victor, from the day you entered the Kite Castle, you have been a noble man. However, there are the following rules of survival. You can get the Count of Behrens to give you some affection, but we still have to respect the authority of the county keeper. ”

"Your Excellency the Baron said yes. Tenis also nodded, "There are still many officials and lords of the county of Kele, who will only be jealous of the achievements of the Wimbledon family and use all kinds of means to hinder the development of the barony. ”

"Victor, of course I want to build a stream reservoir and recruit trainee knights first. But we don't have the scholars and craftsmen to build the streams and reservoirs, we don't have enough hired laborers, we don't have enough food...... These not only require the full support of the county guard, but also need us to work up and down. Lady Lelia frowned and sighed.

"One step behind, one step behind!"

With a calm face, Victor got up and paced to the window, watching his sister and younger brother practicing martial arts under Nelson's guidance, and said in a slow voice: "I can transfer a group of craftsmen over, but I can't meddle in the internal affairs of the Harvest Territory, and I can't let you make enemies everywhere in Kell County...... Well, I need to find a good reason for the county keeper. He turned to Tenis and smiled, "Well, my father's territory is often plagued by wildfires. Your Excellency, do you have a paperwork suggesting that a stream reservoir be built in the Barony to isolate the wildfires?"

"My friend, it's about my face, you won't say yes, right?"

"That's what you said...... Tenness shook his head and smiled, raising his glass, "As you wish, my Lord Randall." He drank the tum in his toast, and after a change of voice, he added, "There is no problem on my side, and I can even apply for a sum of money for the baron." However, it was up to His Excellency the Baron to find his own way of employing labor and food. ”

"Victor, it's better for us to go the normal way. Baron Chartain retreated. Facing a strong aristocrat and a group of chaotic colleagues, he really felt a heavy pressure in the middle.

"The superior makes the rules, and the subordinate follows the rules. Those who break the rules will either break their bones or stand out. Victor glanced at him and said lightly: "With me here, what are you afraid of?"

Victor walked over to the table, picked up his glass, and said, "In addition to the officials, there is also the church in Kyle County. The church is willing to intervene, and hiring labor and food are not a problem. The Pope was very appreciative of Randall's public carriage, but unfortunately the vast majority of lords were not interested in the public carriage. If you promote a public carriage in your territory, I guarantee that the church will support you. ”

"However, the public carriage will continue to lose money......"

"How much can you lose in 200 square kilometers of territory? More than 13,000 square kilometers of territory under my rule have public carriages!" Victor pouted and said, "As long as the territory is prosperous, the free folk merchants will be happy to take over the public carriages, all you have to do is urge them to continue to run the public carriages." ”

"Now the lords have united to resist the public carriage...... Actually, you're worried about offending the officials and lords of Kyle. But only then will the church be willing to support you. Victor sighed and said, "Father, Mother, Cairn County and the Church, you can only choose one side. I might as well tell you that Bishop Thane will take over as Cardinal of the Kingdom, and that he has some friendship with me, and if you are determined, I will intercede with Bishop Cerne. ”

Lylia was obviously more courageous than her husband, and she said categorically, "Yes! ”

Artisans were sent over, as were the freedmen merchants who operated the public carriages, and the Golden Regiment had a foothold in the north. Victor was in a good mood and raised his glass: "May my father's and mother's family prosper from now on." ”

"Victor, thank you. We are proud of you. Lady Lelia also raised her glass.

At this moment the steward of Joris knocked at the door and bowed, "My lord, Madam, Lord Ben Ben has asked to see you." ”