Hearing Elena's plea for mercy, Karina let go.

Elena rubbed her red face and whispered, "Sister, didn't you stay in the fortress with your grandfather?

"Come back and see. Karina didn't explain much.

Elena sighed and didn't ask any more.

Gao Feng looked at the two of them, but he really didn't expect that these two people were relatives, so I don't know if they were relatives.

By the way, Elena's name is Aunt Karina, so how old is Elena?

The age of the woman is really not visible from her, her appearance is twenty-five or sixteen years old at most, there are no wrinkles on her face, and her skin is smooth and fair, like a girl.

Karina and Elena spoke a few words, and then whispered to Gao Feng: "His Majesty the Emperor has selected three territories for you, and you will remember to choose the White Rock Collar later." ”

Gao Feng didn't agree, but asked, "Can you tell me about the situation of the three territories?"

Kailina said angrily: "I chose it for you, you still don't want to?" Hmph, I don't know the hearts of good people, then let me tell you, three territories, two small and one large, the first territory is the Red Leaf Collar, which is near the left side of the Red Leaf City, with an area of three hundred miles, and there are two hundred villages and ten small towns in the territory, with a total population of 100,000. ”

"The second territory is Baiyan Ling, with an area of 200 li, 70 villages, 3 small towns, and a total population of 50,000. ”

"The third territory is the Montenegrin Territory, with an area of 1,000 miles, a town, and a total population of 3,000 people. ”

"The area of the Black Mountain Territory is so large?" Gao Feng said covetedly.

"I know that you will take a fancy to the Black Mountain Territory, do you really think that the bigger the territory, the better? Do you really think that there is such a good thing that has fallen on you now? A territory with a range of thousands of miles is given to you?" said Karina mockingly.

When Gao Feng thought about it, he also felt reasonable, so he asked, "Then you can tell me carefully, what is the difference between these three territories." ”

"The first territory is the most populous. But this territory, the location is remote, the economy is not developed, there is no room for development, even if you get the territory, for you. It is also dispensable, and of course, this territory can also be said to be the most stable territory. ”

"The second territory has a small population and a small area, but this territory is in an excellent location, it is on the traffic road, the economy is relatively developed, and after you get the territory, you can get a lot of income every year. But there are also problems in this territory, that is, there are more nobles in and around the territory, and the forces are mixed, I am afraid it will bring you some trouble, but with your strength, it is definitely more than enough to deal with these troubles. ”

"The third territory, the Black Mountain Territory, hehe, do you know where the Black Mountain Territory is? The Black Mountain Territory was originally called Moyunling. Five hundred years ago, a war broke out between the Upper Empire and the Sea Clan in Moyun Mountain, and that battle broke the entire Moyun Mountain. Thousands of miles of fertile soil turned into scorched land, from which the name of Montenegro derives. ”

"Not only does Montenegro not have a mine, but the geographical location is also poor, let alone any special products, and the population is extremely small, only 3,000 people in Montenegrin Town. The only attraction of the Montenegrin Territory is that the land is large enough, and the entire scope of the Montenegrin Territory is three thousand miles away. ”

"But you have to know one thing, the territory is taxed to the Empire. There are two ways to collect territorial taxes, one is to tax according to the degree of economic prosperity, like those in commercial territories. ”

"The other is to collect taxes according to the area of the territory, the larger the territory area, the more taxes need to be paid, the area of the Black Mountain Forest is large, the economy is low, naturally the tax is paid according to the area, and the tax is calculated according to the area of the Black Mountain Ridge, the tax that needs to be paid every year will become a heavy burden for you. ”

"Okay, you have a lot of gold, you can not care about taxes, but the purpose of the territory is to obtain benefits, not to become a burden, a territory with only a burden, does it make sense to you?"

After Kailina finished speaking, Gao Feng immediately asked, "You just said that five hundred years ago, there was a war between the empire and the sea clan in Moyun Ridge, and this sea clan is the sea tribe in the sea?"

"Of course!"

"So in other words, the Black Mountain Territory is connected to the sea?" Gao Feng asked eagerly.

"Of course. Karina nodded.

"Haha, that's great, I choose Montenegrin Ling. Gao Feng said in surprise.

Karina said speechlessly: "Didn't you listen to me? Black Mountain Ridge is a barren land, what do you want Black Mountain Ridge to do? And do you know that Black Mountain Ridge is close to the Sea of Death, and it is one of the ways for the Sea Clan to attack the land, what if a war with the Sea Clan breaks out again?"

Gao Feng smiled slightly, and said confidently: "I know, but have you heard of a sentence, the greater the risk, the greater the benefit, the two territories in front of it, the limitations are too great, far less promising than the Black Mountain Ridge, and for me, the ordinary territory is meaningless at all, more it is not much, less it is not less, only the Black Mountain Territory meets my requirements." ”

Karina sighed slightly, and no longer persuaded, but she didn't know why, knowing that Gao Feng did not follow her own persuasion and chose the comfortable white rock collar, but chose the sinister Black Mountain Ridge, and there was a faint feeling of joy in her heart.

Not long after, His Majesty the Emperor sent someone to summon Gao Feng to go, and sure enough, it was to tell Gao Feng about the territory and let Gao Feng make a choice.

Three territories, red leaf collar, white rock collar, and black mountain collar.

Gao Feng made a thoughtful look, and then said that the Black Mountain Territory, which has the largest area, seems to be coveting the huge area of the Black Mountain Territory.

His Majesty the Emperor seemed to be unable to bear to pit Gao Feng, and also explained the pros and cons of the territory to Gao Feng, so that Gao Feng could consider whether to choose the rest of the territory.

This is His Majesty the Emperor is showing goodwill.

Gao Feng expressed his gratitude, but still insisted on Montenegrin collar.

His Majesty the Emperor nodded and granted him the title of Montenegrin Domain.

His Majesty the Emperor gave Gao Feng a few more words of encouragement, so that Gao Feng could make persistent efforts and make more contributions to the empire.

Gao Feng naturally agreed.

Gao Feng said goodbye and left, and returned to the banquet.

"You're well informed. Gao Feng looked at Karina and said with emotion.

Elena said strangely: "Mr. Gaofeng, don't you know who she is? ”

"Well, Karina really hasn't told me who she really is. What's different about her identity?" Gao Feng wondered.

Karina looked at Elena viciously, Elena stuck out her tongue, and said quickly: "I left beforehand, if there is any problem, you should ask my aunt, hehe." ”

After saying that, without waiting for Karina to make a move, she immediately slipped away.

"Damn little girl. Karina said angrily.

Gao Feng looked at Karina thoughtfully, and had some guesses about her identity.

It's just that what her identity is, it doesn't seem to have much to do with herself, and it doesn't matter too much.

Gao Feng looked towards Monna's location and found that there was a circle of men and women around Monna, of which the aristocratic youth accounted for two-thirds, and there were many handsome guys, which made Gao Feng a little jealous, even if Mona didn't react much to their jokes, it also made Gao Feng feel uncomfortable.

Gao Feng is still a very possessive man in his bones, especially for his own women.

Following Gao Feng's gaze, Kailina also saw Mona, and Kailina said lightly: "What's the matter, I have taken a fancy to her, do you want me to introduce her to you?"

"You two know each other, too?" Gao Feng asked.

Karina smiled and said: "The pearl of the prince's family, the most beautiful princess of the empire, the first beauty of the Radiant City, who doesn't know her." ”

"In your voice, I hear jealousy, envy, and hatred. Gao Feng said seriously.

"You can die. Karina said fiercely, picked up a glass of red wine, turned and left.

Gao Feng smiled helplessly, the woman just couldn't say it.

As soon as Karina left, the white-robed archbishop walked slowly.

The archbishop smiled and said: "Light and eternity, may the Lord be with you and me." ”

Gao Feng smiled and saluted, and immediately said, "Bright and eternal." ”

The archbishop looked at Gao Feng and said with a smile: "Congratulations to your Excellency the Earl, it is extremely difficult to become a fiefdom nobleman in the Glorious Empire by relying on your own ability, and I am greatly admired for this difficult achievement." ”

"You're so polite. Gao Feng said modestly.

The archbishop said: "I heard that His Excellency the Earl has already chosen a territory, and I don't know if there is a need for the church to settle in, I can send a bishop to lead the team to settle in." ”

Gao Feng was stunned for a moment, it is not uncommon to establish a Holy See in the territory, but it is relatively rare for an archbishop to take the initiative to settle in, and it is still a bishop to lead the team to settle in, which is quite high.

The status of the bishop is lower than that of the archbishop, and it is usually held by a five-star priest of light, and if there is a bishop in the territory to lead the church, it will undoubtedly have important practical significance for the medical conditions of the territory.

With the status and strength of a bishop, it is more than enough to manage the church of a city, and now being sent to the territory of the peak, is definitely an expression of goodwill and assistance.

For this kind of kindness and assistance, Gao Feng was very cautious, and said gratefully: "Thank you for your kindness, I will seriously consider it." ”

The archbishop smiled, knowing what Gao Feng was worried about, so he didn't continue to persuade him, he just needed to show his kindness.

When necessary, this goodwill will help to establish the interests of the two people.

The archbishop suddenly lowered his voice and said, "I have already suggested that His Majesty the Emperor have issued a gag order for the canonization, and His Majesty has already agreed, and Count Gao Feng does not need to worry about this matter." ”

"Thank you, Archbishop. Gao Feng said gratefully, this thank you was more sincere than before.

With such a gag order, it can save a lot of trouble for the peak.

In fact, Gao Feng was also confused about what happened to him during the canonization ceremony, but he had a feeling that this matter must have something to do with the divine power on his body and the stone tablet.

As for whether it is needed, I will find out after I go back to check. (To be continued......)