85_85536So, after that, William discussed with Charlumie and withdrew the advertisement for the recruitment of knights - they had no shortage of high-level fighters. And the wandering knights have no other abilities that can be obtained except for the skills of an ordinary knight rank. So, instead of using these guys from unknown sources. It would be more appropriate to promote some people from Xia Lumi's private guard.

Of course, this does not mean that William will give up - whether it is this group of wandering knights or his own plan, he will not give up easily.

Even though the knights were illiterate, they were all rude and unliterate fools. Except for a knight-level fighting spirit, there is nothing else that can be handled. But just a knight-level fighting spirit was enough for William to use them once.

A skinny horse, a riding spear, and a chain armor. Despite their poor equipment, these wandering knights do not look dirty. There are even some malnutrition. But, but, but. No amount of words can change one fact. That is, they are an elite force in the era of cold weapons.

Perhaps it is not realistic to use them to fight those who are also elite Centaur King Tent warriors, cowardly Xue Army, Proton Army, or the royal knights of various kingdoms, and the Praetorian Guards of the Southern Ottoman Empire. But it was used to deal with a group of outcasts without cavalry, but it was easy and pleasant.

William didn't think about officially hiring these dozen knights. Although the Chersk countate was rich. But it is absolutely impossible to divide a dozen knights in one go.

William just wanted to hire these knights for the time being, so that they could participate in the next war.

Yes, yes, for a small amount of money, you can temporarily hire a group of knights to work for yourself. And if they die, then the other half of the commission promised to them after the war will not have to be paid. It's a great deal.

This method of hiring knights on a temporary basis after the start of the war. Nor did William invent it himself. In fact, in the case of aristocracy multiplying for hundreds of years, a large number of wandering knights who only have one life, one knighthood, and nothing else are wandering around. This tactic of mercenary knights can be said to be very popular. And while the wandering knights are looking forward to a certain lord inviting them to be vassals, they have long been accustomed to this kind of mercenary life with money.

That's what happened to the wandering knights. Next, I would like to talk about agricultural reform and various reform measures.

In fact, William knew that there was a place where there were enough literate, literate, and even managerial people who could help him. Just use a little bit of means. He would be able to bring in a dozen, if not more, people who could quickly get to the Celsk Countdom. It's just that he doesn't like it very much, and he doesn't want to do it.

However, it's like he was reluctant to work with the Blue Hat Merchants, but he had to work with the Blue Hat Merchants. Most of the things in the world are not what William wants to do. He doesn't do anything he wants to do - unless he wants to live a life of mediocrity like an ordinary nobleman.

"Forget it, it looks like there's no other way. William sighed, then said to Charlumie, "Prepare the horses." Let's go to the church. ”

"Hmm. Charlumi nodded. Then I understood what William meant.

Yes, yes, it is difficult to recruit wild, literate people. But if you want to recruit a group of people who can read and write, it is very simple. And in this era, the monks, the clergy, and the friars of the Radiant Church are definitely the group with the highest literacy rate.

They were literate, taught knowledge, and assisted the nobles in administering their domains with their expertise and traditions. And this is one of the cornerstones of their power and status. The Church of the Lord of Radiance, which has been able to flourish for hundreds or even thousands of years, is due to their faith and the supernatural powers bestowed by the Lord of Radiance, as well as their cooperation with the nobility. They have a place where the nobles can borrow money. They can assist the nobles in administering their domains. This is definitely the most important reason.

In fact, during this period of time. With the exception of a few countries, the office of court minister, that is, prime minister, of important countries is usually held by the archbishop of the country. This ensured the power and position of the Church in the region.

Therefore, if William wanted to find enough people to help him implement the New Deal and help him implement the agricultural reform in a short time, then it would be the easiest, quickest, and absolutely effective way to go to the church, or the local clergy, to help him.

"Well, let's go. It seems that he sensed William's frustration and unwillingness. So Charlumie didn't say something unpleasant to upset William as usual.

She obediently agreed to William's words. Tell the maid, and then prepare the carriage and horses. Go to the chapel in Chersk.

It was the seat of Peter, the local church officer, and a dozen or so of his priests. A small country within a country with a few villages and thousands of people.

Speaking of which, it seems that I haven't seen Father Peter for a while. In the carriage, William said to Charlumie, "He doesn't seem to be too involved in the affairs of the territory." ”

According to William's memory. Generally speaking, the clergy in each aristocratic domain will also actively participate in the political activities in the territory just like the nobles. Like the Aspen priests of the Chersk Barony. All his literature teacher thought about all day was to help William's father, Baron Otto, raise his title. Eager Cheng dù was no different from the knights of the Guards under Baron Otto.

Because he saw in Baron Otto's body the path to his promotion.

If Baron Otto could become an earl, then he would be a church priest. If Baron Otto could become a duke, then he would rightfully become a diocesan master. And if the Grand Duchy of Mazovia can be controlled by the Hereford family. Then he naturally had the opportunity to fight for the title of bishop, as well as the position of court minister of the Grand Duchy.

In addition to the change of title, the rise of Baron Otto's status can also give other benefits to the priests of Aspen.

Baron Otto controlled the increase of the land. Then even if he didn't make a profit from the new land, just the newly conquered land, the original land that belonged to the Holy See would be enough for him to eat well for a while. At the same time, the tithes of the newly conquered lands will be paid to him. Even if he distributes it according to the original amount, it will be a lot of money......

If you are promoted, you will be rich. Power, status, wealth. Who doesn't love these things? Even a clergyman who declares to the world that he has no desires and wants nothing but the truth all his life.

Therefore, the Aspen priests were very enthusiastic about the cause of the Barony of Hereford. In addition to assisting Baron Otto in the management of official duties, he will also do his best to pacify the peasants in the territory. As an emissary to Baron Otto, he sent missions to other nobles. Boost morale as a clergyman in the army. As a scientific and technological staff arrange a variety of tools to make zuò. He also served as a healer, and as William's teacher, teaching him Gothic, religious texts, and other things......

So, remove the selfishness of the Aspen priests, and the power * is not to be discussed. William and his son have a good opinion of the Aspen priests. The Barony of Hereford was able to develop and flourish without the help of him and the other clergy under his command.

And as far as William knows. In other noble territories, a considerable number of clergy chose to assist and assist the nobles like Aspen. Although it is different in the process of dedication and effort. But the things are basically the same.

But that Father Peter didn't do that. In the one quarter of his arrival in the Chersk county, William had only seen the guy twice. One was the settlement of tithes. The other was to celebrate Mass. For most of the rest of the year, Father Peter was huddled in his little church, which was not beautiful or stately. Some say that he is feeling the divine will of the Lord of Light, that is, praying. Others believe that Father Peter is not in good health.

All in all, the man's presence in the Earldom of Hereford was very thin. It didn't play a role at all. On the other hand, the clergy, the clergy, who were under him. They are also secluded. A hermit's style.

"That's pretty much it. Shalumi's tone was also a little strange: "Speaking of which, when my father was still around, I heard that Father Peter was the church director in Chersk. It is said that during that time, he was like this too. When it's okay, I hide in the church and don't come out. But if my father needed his help with something, he usually wouldn't say no. ”

"Is that so?"

Because of the lack of information. So William temporarily defined this Father Peter as a strange home squat. But of course, what the real situation is, we will have to wait until we meet.

In this way, the carriage stopped outside the church. William got out of the car first, then reached out and took Charlumie's hand and pulled her down. Then the two of them walked together towards the church, which was not large, spacious or beautiful.

"All in all, let's judge after we actually meet. William thought to himself. Then he entered the church. The light dimmed all of a sudden.......