Chapter 43: The Law of Nobility
After the two of them sat down, three more followed, two men and one woman, and Hans immediately got up and introduced: "My lord, these three are the three richest merchants in the Kanna Domain, and they want to come and see you when they hear that the lord is coming. ”
Ryan raised his eyebrows, and actually sent it to the door himself, and hurriedly got up and greeted him warmly: "Oh, what do you call the three?" ”
The three of them glanced at each other, and they all saw the confusion in each other's eyes, what is the situation? I just ate Xia Ma Wei outside the castle just now, how can this be so enthusiastic.
"Amisha/Canon/Mirsa, it's an honor to meet you, Lord Lord." Although they were a little confused, a few people didn't dare to slack off, after all, everyone still wanted to do business well in the future, and it was not a good thing to offend the lord.
"Please take a seat."
Ryan was extremely gentlemanly and personable, and would have been perfect without the soldiers around him.
More than two dozen people came in one after another, all of them were town mayors, village chiefs and the like, and these people could be said to be the cornerstone of Lane's rule over Khanna.
When everyone sat down nervously, Ryan smiled and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Ryan. Thunder. Blake, the new Baron of Cana, is here in this cold winter season, and everyone should be able to understand my eagerness to guard the borders of the kingdom, I ......
Moreover, I met the orcs on the way here, and the traces of the orc invasion have been revealed, and in view of the current situation, I have decided to implement wartime management as the lord of Kanna. ”
When everyone heard this, they immediately looked at each other, what is wartime management? After a few eye contacts, one of the mayors finally stood up and said, "My lord, what is wartime management?" ”
"Ah, that is, from tomorrow onwards, no one will be allowed to enter or leave Dorman City at will, all strategic materials in the city will be centrally deployed, and men between the ages of sixteen and fifty must be ready to be called up at any time.
In addition, I will also recruit 1,000 militia members for intensive training. and ye shall be on call day and night, waiting for the call of this lord. ”
Ryan's fingers tapped lightly on the beat, and although his face was smiling, his tone was unmistakable.
Everyone suddenly exploded, what does this mean? You don't let us leave the city at will, how can we wipe the soles of our feet at critical moments...... Uh, allegiance to the country?
"My lord, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to do this." A mayor retorted.
"My lord, the strategic materials you are referring to will not also include the goods operated by the three of us." Mirsa's face was ugly, and she suddenly had the illusion that she was being targeted by an evil dragon.
"Sir......"
……
Looking at the people who stood up one by one, Ryan gouged out his ears and said a little impatiently: "Ladies and gentlemen, you may have misunderstood something, I called you here today to inform you, not to discuss with you." ”
"Lord, don't you think this is too much!" A gorgeously dressed village chief said angrily, his teeth and claws like a boiled crab.
"Qiang"
Ryan pulled out the one-handed sword on the table, and everyone saw a cold light, the sword had been inserted in front of the man, and the man was suddenly frightened.
Everyone was also frightened by this sudden savagery, and everyone was silent for a while.
Ryan stood up, the smile on his face had turned into endless coldness, he propped up the table with both hands, leaned out slightly and said, "Everyone, this is the Kana Collar, I am the baron canonized by His Majesty, and I am the sword of the pioneer in my hand!"
Here, my rules are rules, and what I say is the law. If you are not convinced, you can try to resist me, but, whether you win or lose, you will be tried for treason, does anyone want to try? ”
Ryan's eyes were sharp, and no one dared to look at her.
In this world, it is so barbaric and unreasonable, the nobles are high, and a word can lead the people to death. Those who stand up to resist will eventually be ruthlessly suppressed.
Reverence is the foundation of aristocratic rule, and if someone tries to pry it, then whoever it is, will die a miserable death.
In this country, even a king cannot arbitrarily execute even the lowest nobleman without going through a noble court!
This law is common to all human kingdoms!
Everyone stared at Ryan as if they saw an evil dragon baring its fangs at them, and he would tear them to shreds if they were not careful. Even if that face still looks immature.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Ryan suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, ladies and gentlemen, now I will announce the latest personnel arrangements.
Dorman City City Defence Officer, served by Hans Knights.
Delai was appointed as the Interior Officer of the Government Office, and Knight Holm was the Adjutant.
The Knight Captain was held by Allen, who was also responsible for militia training and integration with the old units.
My chief guard is Ham.
The villages and towns remain unchanged.
Do you have any questions about this arrangement? ”
With the previous foreshadowing and deterrence, no one naturally came out to contradict him for such a small personnel appointment. Among them, Hans and Holm were even more excited, they got real jobs.
This is an olive branch thrown by Ryan, and if he doesn't follow, the future will definitely not be good.
Everyone just looked at him silently, each with a ghost in their hearts, but they didn't dare to do anything with Ryan on the surface.
"Very good, when you go down, you will convey to the people the first order of the lord, that tomorrow at sunrise you will meet in the square of the city, and those who come will get twenty bronze coins when they are finished. Go down.
Hans, Holm, and Mr. Canon stayed. Ryan clapped his hands, and immediately a guard "politely" invited them out.
Hans and Holm are okay, they are already half of their own, but Canon, who has no sense of existence just now, is now very worried in his heart.
"Allen, you give them an account of the conscription of the militia and the integration of the old ranks, so many of our excellent grassroots officers can come in handy." Ryan casually commanded, and then led Canon into a room alone.
The two sat opposite each other, Kanon was also a person who had experienced strong winds and waves, although he was uneasy in his heart, but on the surface, he was unwavering.
Ryan looked at the middle-aged man with a mustache in front of him, and didn't speak, just looked at him quietly.
As time passed, in the end, it was Canon who couldn't stand it first, and he felt Ryan's gaze like a knife, making him uncomfortable and fidgeting.
"Excuse me, Lord Baron, do you have anything to say to me?" Countless conjectures flashed through Kanon's mind, and he didn't know what medicine was sold in the other party's gourd.
Ryan sat lazily in his chair and asked casually, "What business does Mr. Canon do?" ”
Confused, Canon replied, "I'm mainly in the wood products business. ”
"Oh ~ woodwork, then please sir help me make something......"
When Canon left, it was already late at night, and the two talked and laughed all the way, and Ryan sent him straight outside the castle before the two "said goodbye".
In the shadows in the distance, a figure saw all this clearly and disappeared into the darkness......