85_85536 William's first appearance in the public public eye was in this posture. Appeared as a politician, a reformer, a civilian official.

Yes, despite the previous wars against the combined forces of Vitra and Sandomi, William was also in good shape. But the outside world usually gives those credits to his father, Count Otto.

In such a situation, the outside world's evaluation of William can be said to be mixed.

First of all, people are all acknowledged about William's ability. Consolidate the resources of newly conquered territories in such a short period of time. And in such a short period of time, the Hereford family has risen. The economic power has become so strong. William's expression is stronger than the mercantilism that has gradually emerged in recent years, and the scholars of physiocratism.

In fact, this era. The struggle for hegemony among the nations is becoming increasingly fierce. It looks a bit like the end of the Warring States period, when the trend of "changing the law" was formed.

He hired mercantilist and physiocratist scholars as his court advisers. Even the prime minister of the kingdom to preside over the reform and enrich the country and strengthen the army has become a very fashionable thing.

Alchemists, heretical researchers, economists and agriculturalists, and scientists are not as much of a nodley as they were in previous centuries. In fact, as the times progressed, people, mainly the noble lords, began to recognize the role of these people.

Especially in the north, some areas where the power of the Church of the Lord of Radiance is not strong. Alchemists were able to enter and exit the courts of various lords and nobles, and even kings. Be a welcome guest.

Of course, there is a premise here. That's what these "heretics" really use.

Their role is to rely on reform, or "change the law", to enrich the country and strengthen the army for the lords and nobles, and enhance the national strength.

So, William's table xiàn is very prominent though. But it's not outrageous. This is also the reason why Father Peter, who has an alchemist background, would think that William also has an alchemical heritage.

"It would be nice if he wasn't the heir to House Hereford. I will use the highest propriety to bring him into my court and make him my prime minister. ”

With a word from King Frederick IV of Lotyrnia. For a time, William's reputation soared.

It's just that at the same time, the evaluation of William by the noble lords, or public opinion, is not a one-sided compliment.

The old-fashioned aristocracy, or the devout followers of the Lord of Light, considered William to be a deviant and unreligious. Needless to say, this is true. But among the new aristocracy, there are also many people who are not optimistic about William.

Because in this day and age, the dissemination of information is usually passed on by word of mouth. In the process of circulation, it is easy to go out of shape. And it is based on the principle of confidentiality. William kept his agricultural production techniques a secret in strict secrecy. Therefore, many people who don't know the truth only regard William as grandstanding, bragging and big talk.

In addition, some people who thought that William was capable, such as the king of Lotternia, although they recognized William's ability in civil affairs. But he was still not optimistic about William's future.

Because of William's identity.

He is the heir to the Hereford family. He was an aristocrat. And if a nobleman can't ride a war horse and gallop across the field. How can he protect his country and his family?

These people who recognize William's abilities usually know better. They knew what had happened a year earlier, when William was the old William. As the heir of the Hereford family, the nobles in various places still have some information about William.

They often describe William as an intelligent, withdrawn, and extremely capable scholar. And his literature teacher commented on him: if he develops in the church, he will have a more future. It is also widely known.

So these people thought William was a gifted scholar. He also worked hard in terms of knowledge, economics and agriculture. Only in this way can he make the Hereford family rich in such a short period of time after he has seized power.

Such a person is suitable to be a treasurer. Even, if he can find someone who is strong enough and can fully trust him, he can also be prime minister. But such people are usually not suitable to be kings and monarchs. Especially in the periphery of the human world. Mazovia is a war-torn place.

This kind of strong and evil place is not suitable for the scholarly type of king. This is also the reason why everyone is not optimistic about William. But there is another thing that people understand. That is, at least for a short time, the rise of the Hereford family is inevitable.

Because William had a good father.

The fame and prestige of Count Otto were much higher than that of William. And the dual structure with Earl Otto as the pillar of force and William as the rule is enough to support the steady progress of the Hereford family.

At least during the time of Earl Otto's long life, the Hereford family will usher in a big development...... And things to come. Then no one can tell. Perhaps William will be able to win over some of the generals who will be loyal to him. Or maybe there are some of William's descendants who are capable enough to rival the Count of Otto's cunning zài. It's all for sure.

And in the face of such a "maybe". Everyone wants to have a good relationship with the Hereford family. At least don't do evil.

William, of course, was a civilian who was not good at martial arts, and was not good at military affairs. This conclusion is simply an erroneous conclusion due to the inaccuracy of the amount of information. People who had a closer relationship with William and who had more contact with him were known. How terrifying is the heir of the Hereford family's talent for military and personal force.

That's it. In September. Archduke of Mazovia, Leszek von Trieste, had received a reply from Count Otto, and had called his daughter Elise to inquire about the whole matter, and at last knew that he had almost made a great mistake.

Thankfully, there is a chance to undo it. His Majesty Lesek, who was half dead, also relaxed.

Well, if it's William, it's better than Otto...... Young, the right person, happy with each other or something - these are all trivial. The point is that this alliance can last much longer. Moreover, because of the misleading public opinion around him, Archduke Leschek also had a strict misunderstanding of William's views.

A literary young man who pays attention to people's livelihood and internal affairs. In any case, it is better than a knight lord who is supreme in force.

So, Archduke Leszek quickly gave Count Otto a positive response.

After a flurry of letters between the two sides. The "deal" was finally finalized. The Hereford family and the Trieste family announced William's marriage to Elise at the same time.

The marriage of the two most powerful families in Mazovia, the new and the old. The domestic situation in Mazovia was quickly stabilized. Originally, because of the great expansion of the Hereford family, but also because of the incompetence of the Trieste family, other nobles were ready to move. After getting the news, although not reconciled. But also had to crouch up again.

Because, after the marriage of these two families, the alliance. Their territory and power would occupy one-half of the entire Grand Duchy of Mazovia. In this case, unless there is another person or force who is strong enough. Unite the other half of Mazovia under his command. Otherwise, the political situation in Mazovia will be as stable as Mount Tai.

It was after this marriage contract was established that the Archbishop of Krakow responded to Count Otto's letter. He wrote back to claim. He would like to visit Circassian next spring, where the coronation of Count Otto will be held and Count Otto will be crowned Duke of Mystia. At the same time, the Archbishop and the Archduke of Leshek also agreed to elevate the Barony of Hereford to the County of Hereford.

In addition to the Barony of Hereford, the upgraded county includes two adjacent baronies, as well as a large forest in the north, on the border with the Republic of Polotsk.

As long as it is done properly, the land will soon be pocketed by the Hereford family. After this, the power of the Hereford family will be further strengthened.

All, one qiē things are going according to William's imagination. Through his efforts, the family grew from a humble border baron to a powerful duke who controlled five counties and had a high concentration of power.

The alliance with the Trieste family also paved the way for the future when the Hereford family took the helm of the Grand Duchy of Mazovia.

At present, the sons of Archduke Lesek, whether they are concubines or concubines, are not very successful. Within the Trieste family, no close relatives or distant relatives have heard of any outstanding talents. At the same time, several in-laws of the Trieste family, not to mention the domestic ones, are all small nobles, and the distance is relatively far. And those allies abroad have also become estranged in recent years, or have begun to degenerate.

Under such circumstances, it is not impossible and unimaginable for William to control the Grand Duchy of Mazovia in the name of Princess Elise.

William is now full of ambition. Foot on the Duchy of Mystia, and then take control of Krakow by marriage. And then take control of the entire Grand Duchy of Mazovia. Resist the centaurs of Tartaria to the east. Fight back against the dark elves of the Ottoman to the south. To the north, to the west, expand the territory, and fight for the throne of the king of the Wende kingdom and even the emperor of the Ostrogothic Empire.

William only felt that his life was bright, and the road was smooth. According to his plan. At the very least, the title of a king, a guardian of the human world, cannot escape......

It's just that things won't all go according to William's plan