Territory,

After the Tulip Hotel, a Tulip Bank building has been erected.

The citizens rejoiced at the castle's announcement, for the bank not only allowed them to get loans from the bank, but also at a very low interest rate, which was much better than usury.

Not only that, but it is also very inconvenient to keep your money at home, and after having a bank, you can not only save it in the bank, but also get interest, although the interest is very meager, but it is also money, and no one will get along with money.

Of course, the happiest place here is Perth as a lord.

He was the largest serf and owner of slaves in the realm, and according to the rules, the town hall had to give him a percentage of the money as rent payment.

Although the town hall was only required to pay a small fee as a lord and nobleman, a large amount of municipal work accumulated a considerable amount of income, at least to cover the maintenance costs of the castle.

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Castle Hall

Standing respectfully in the center of the hall, the clerk of the castle took off his hat and saluted Perth, "Your Excellency Baron Tulip, obey the orders of the Lord Earl of the South Mountain, the great Sky Knight, the successor of Abelardo, the "Giant's Skull-Crusher".

Summoning you to leave immediately and head to the Emerald Castle. ”

Before he had time to think about it, Perth got up from the tulip throne on the high platform, got down on one knee and said, "Your most loyal people, Baron Tulip - Perth Medici, obey your call." ”

This is the etiquette of the monarch and the minister, not only him. In addition to the fiefdom nobles who were rewarded by the king alone, the fiefdom nobles who asked the royal court for the title as fiefdom nobles must accept the lord's orders in such a solemn and pious manner.

After saying that, the clerk did not stay any longer, and after saluting respectfully, he offered his farewell to Perth.

Because Perth had probably guessed the reason for the incident, the leader of the gang of robbers he killed was the second son of old Benjamin.

Even though the elder Benjamin was just a worthless lord who could not be inherited, his direct blood still enjoyed the basic rights of nobility like him.

This is undoubtedly an opportunity for those who have been staring at Perth, especially Moxie, who has always wanted to hit him, and it is estimated that he will try his best to make it ferment quickly in Nanshan Castle.

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Nanshan Fei Leng Cui Castle, Council Hall

In the spacious and bright hall, the magic crystal chandelier shines brightly, inlaid on the bronze carved lampstand of the Qinglei lily representing the Medici family, illuminating every corner.

Layers of seats surrounding the rostrum are engaged in heated debates and the sound of the hammer of discipline striking from time to time.

The Earl of Henry was dressed in a red velvet robe with gold buckles and a gold chain inlaid with various gems around his waist, which was very majestic and noble.

He looked at Perth and said, "It's your turn, my boy." ”

Looking at the plain Count Emerald, he never seemed to show his attitude. But more importantly, Perth knew that if he couldn't even face it, then he would lose his title of nobility and would always be the meat of the chopping block.

At Hogworth, the privilege of nobility comes from glory. And glory comes from titles.

Perth straightened his gold-rimmed ice silk buckle robe slightly, bowed and said, "Good father." ”

After Perth walked down the second floor, Henry picked up an enamelled ceramic goblet with a delicate gold lily pattern and sipped the wine.

Old Chuck recognized these things almost immediately from the sweetness of the wine and the delicate patterns.

These are all specialties that are now popular throughout the Ernanshan Collar, from the latest enamel color produced by Tulip Collar, and the mellow and fragrant tulip wine.

As the direct domain of the Fei Leng Cui family, it directly enjoys the priority and best discount price of the tulip collar, and it can even be used as a tribute tax to offset the monthly tax paid to Nanshan Castle, which is a very golden oil.

Savoring the mellow wine, Earl Fei Leng Cui looked at Chuck Pan who was sitting on the side, and said, "It's been a long time since I saw old Chuck, when did you come back?" ”

"Long time no see, Earl Henry. When Young Master Perth was promoted to silver, it had been almost a year. Chuck replied, turning his head in response.

"If you had been there, I would have preferred you to be his teacher than Nader Booker." Thinking of the surprises Perth kept giving him, Henry sighed with some remorse.

Old Chuck shook his head in his heart, and said in his heart, "You really don't know this son of yours." And turned his head and smiled modestly and said, "You have won the prize, compared to Nader and me." Your son may be even better than we are. ”

But he always felt that his son lacked some of the old and strict Earl Henry, but he only felt that old Chuck was really modest and flattering. Then he continued, "I hoped, I thought he would never wake up, and I didn't want him to live so hard, but he still embarked on this path. ”

But obviously, Old Chuck had to follow Perth to Nanshan Castle this time, in addition to the meaning of protection, it also had its own purpose.

Because he found that the reaction of the king and the royal court in the recent wars of the kingdom was too strange. In this age of many states, every country will have diplomacy and friction, and this kind of border friction is rarely given such attention, even so that the miserly royal family does not hesitate to promise a large number of titles and fiefs.

Thinking like this, his expression began to become more kind and sincere. The gaze that looked at Earl Henry softened, including the tone of his voice.

"Legends are never mediocre or, just like the sun never extinguishes its own rays. It's their innate responsibility and mission, like the one you gave Sir Moxie, isn't it? ”

"So you know it all." Listening to old Chuck speak the most sharp and sensitive topics in the softest tone as always, Earl Henry suddenly realized.

Chuck said in his heart, of course I know your urine, and then continued, "But with all due respect, even if you have used the people around you as pawns in the layout, weaving a big net. But your approach is just too extreme. ”

After saying that, Count Henry looked at old Chuck's appearance of wanting to speak and stopped, of course he knew what else he wanted to say. He knew that Perth was just an underage child.

——After the age of ten, Fei Lengcui is no longer a child in the real sense.

This was what his grandfather had said to him, and the Earl of Henry now agreed.

He couldn't imagine if Perth would be crazy if he were like those aristocrats who only knew how to chew on the remains of their ancestors, and who only knew how to spend money on drugs and drink for fun!

At the thought of this, Count Henry's eyes became firm; His tone became serious, and he said, "If it weren't for the tempering of the earth, then it wouldn't be a beautiful treasure jade in pure magic." ”

"But a piece of magic jade needs to be patiently evolved and carved, otherwise it will shatter if you are not careful." Chuck shook his head, always feeling that Henry was a little anxious, and patiently persuaded him.

Henry looked downstairs, at Perth, who was waiting under the podium, and at the debaters who were making their impassioned speeches. His tone became heavier and deeper, and he said, "His Majesty Charles III is about to go to war with the Eagle-Eyed Kingdom of Aragon, and I don't have much time left. ”

"It's not like there's a war now, it's not bad." Of course, old Chuck knew, so he waved his hand indifferently, and even drank to himself rather absently.

"No, His Majesty's plot with the royal court is great, and this war is only the beginning and appetizer of their blatant greed and desire.

If not handled well, then this war will engulf the entire southern part of the continent of Hogworth. As a Knight of the Earth and Count of Emerald, I must fulfill my duties and duties.

So before I rush to war, I must make Perth my rightful heir as soon as possible. ”

Henry's sigh and melancholy words undoubtedly shocked Chuck, and he subconsciously asked, "How can this be?" ”

That's what you really look like, Henry playfully looked at old Chuck's surprised old face, and thought to himself.

For a while, the originally somewhat depressing atmosphere suddenly became a lot more relaxed. Count Philemid also had the mind to talk about gossip, and then said, "Maybe you don't know, not long ago, when Felusius III was still alive.

His youngest son, Piceno Aragon, killed the king's younger brother, Archduke de Monte, Aezerbaidon Brand York.

The wife of the Grand Duke, who was given by Piceno to the eldest son of the king at the time, Selu Aragon, caused the Grand Duchess to commit suicide in shame.

Soon after, Felusius III died suddenly, and the king's eldest son, Selu, quickly succeeded to the throne in a palace coup, and the civil war in Aragon broke out completely.

With your acumen, I think you can guess the cause of the violent death of Felusius III of Aragon. ”

It is a meaningful and unfinished gossip that the brothers have teamed up to kill the Grand Duke of another country, and the humiliated Grand Duke's wife commits suicide in Aragon.

In order to prevent his father from satisfying his own desires and greed for royal power, he collaborated to kill his father, but in the end, because of the uneven distribution of spoils, it caused civil strife in the country.

Of course, diplomatic problems and border wars were also raised.

"I have to admit that this Prince Piceno is quite smart, at least he knows that he strikes first, shouting slogans of reconquest in his mouth, but actually has the idea of killing two birds with one stone." Chuck listened to Count Philemerald's words, looked at him and chuckled.

Earl Henry is the one who cares most about black and white, and is extremely vicious. Hearing Old Chuck's evaluation of Prince Piceno, he snorted coldly in disgust, "Yes, not only can you cover up your crimes under a clever name, but you can also show your heroism and improve your prestige in the country." ”

And, as Prince Piceno, who was under the patronage of the Aragon military, his teacher and maternal grandfather were both military commanders of the Kingdom of Aragon.

Even if he returns from this campaign, the new king of Aragon will be forced by the military to canonize Piceno as a royal nobleman. ”

An abominable and shameless incompetent anti-bone boy who only knows how to devour the ashes of his ancestors!

Time flowed as the two talked.

Chuck Pan also somewhat understood the purpose of some of the royal family and the royal court, and played with the enamel goblet in his hand.

While thinking about the fertile land on the border of Aragon and the strong fortress fortress, he also wanted to disintegrate the internal forces of the Aragon army, and through the success of this war, he cultivated the new aristocratic forces under his own command, and established his authority to the royal court, and finally killed three birds with one stone.

Chuck sneered without hesitation, "Presumably, the purpose of Charles III and the Royal Court of York this time is probably not just to attack the fortress on the border of Aragon, right?" ”

Henry nodded, and said without concealment, "Aragon's military system is not so much the king's courtiers as the king's allies. The soldiers of Aragon enjoyed a high degree of honor and independence within the kingdom.

This is fundamentally different from the monarchical Kingdom of York, which is more like a military alliance. Therefore, every generation of the Kingdom of Aragon was warlike. ”

Because, they were all selected by the military and jointly recommended.

Sure enough, Chuck said that Charles III really thought so!

In fact, although the land there is fertile, the mountain roads are actually rugged and cannot be cultivated at all. Therefore, that land does not mean much to the Kingdom of York today.

There are other secrets!

Chuck looked up at Earl Henry fixedly, and the straight hair he didn't say a word, but showed Earl Henry!

Count Henry, who couldn't stand the strange power, suddenly said angrily, "Okay, your divine pupil should still be used against the Aragonese army!"

As you should know, Mount Charon was the birthplace of the Centaur tribe, a golden race that was destroyed by the gods. ”

"The royal family wants a miracle garden there?!" Chuck was shocked.

How dare they really think about it?

Henry continued, "They naturally knew that this was probably done on purpose by Piceno, otherwise he would not have chosen the northwest frontier for the battlefield, but on the southwest frontier, where the recovering Iris-Collar Fortress is located. ”

Therefore, if this battle is really won, then the royal court and the royal family will definitely show sincerity, which is already the most obvious political subtext.

Chuck thought for a moment, and finally concluded, "I think that the royal court and Charles III are most likely under the mediation of Queen Elisabeth Elope-en-Lena, and what kind of agreement has been made. ”

After hearing Chuck so determined and so accurate, Henry once again regretted why he hadn't let Chuck Penn teach Perth.

After a moment of silence, Henry said, "After the end of this war, the royal family will divide the title according to merit, and reward all the fruits except for the talent fruits shared between the royal family and the royal court.

And after that, the Miracle Garden of Mount Charon, which is under the control of the royal family, gives the royal court three talent fruits every year, as well as fifty trial places in the kingdom's territory, and twenty trial places in the royal family.

In addition to the Talent Fruit, all the output in the Miracle Garden belongs to the individual, except for the Talent Fruit, and of course it can also be exchanged with the royal family. ”

"And what about the Queen Mother Sasha Spotina of Aragon, who did not refute or rebuke?" Chuck then asked.

Hearing this, Henry looked at Chuck Pan and sneered, "Don't you understand, do you think that Piceno and Selu will tolerate a powerful queen mother who does not like illegitimate children to ascend to the throne, and continue to live in that coup?" ”

Well, given the elder Chuck's age, Henry decided not to use him to teach his son for the time being.

"Ruthless royal........ Chuck sighed.