Chapter 151 Viscounty
At noon the next day after Montreal reprimanded Gul'dan, Raven set off from the Silver Hand Brotherhood's villa and returned to the camp.
While walking towards his camp, Raven noticed something was wrong. The nobles coming and going were looking at him secretly, and they were also saying hello strangely.
What happened?
With doubts, Raven returned to his tent, and then he understood the reason for all this.
At this moment, Gul'dan was standing upright at the door of his tent, motionless.
As well-behaved as a guard dog.
Now Gul'dan can understand Raven's situation yesterday.
He came here early in the morning and waited at the door for a long time, much longer than Raven waited yesterday.
For him, this kind of humiliation was too strong. The heir to the dignified Earl family actually had to wait at the door of a baron!
He even suspected that Raven was deliberately retaliating against him.
But Gul'dan guessed wrong on this point. Raven didn't know that he would come. If he knew, he would definitely not show up now, at least until night.
But now that he is back, there is no reason to turn around and leave. Raven greeted:
"Mr. Gul'dan, why are you here?"
Gul Dan turned around, knowing that Raven was asking questions knowingly, but still showed an impeccable aristocratic smile, as if a mask was welded to his face: "Baron Raven, my father ordered me to give him a I’m sending you an invitation to discuss some matters at the residence.”
"The Governor personally invited me. This is really an honor for me." Raven responded with the same aristocratic exaggeration: "Then please ask Mr. Gul'dan to lead the way. I can't wait."
Both of them tacitly agreed not to mention what happened yesterday, as if nothing had happened.
Gul'dan didn't want to humiliate himself anymore, but Raven had other ideas.
Maybe some small tricks can be used to disgust Gul'dan, but this will also cause dissatisfaction with the Fox family.
If you can't kill the snake in one blow and teach the Fox family a profound lesson, then there is no need to do small tricks.
Under the watch of everyone, Raven followed Gul'dan to the former Government Hall, which is now the temporary residence of the Fox family.
The rumors about the Fox family's arrogance and rudeness that just started last night have subsided a lot.
Leaven didn’t stay too long and left after about two hours.
For a while, the nobles speculated about what Raven had discussed with the Earl of Montreal.
However, not a single word was leaked from the Fox family, and Raven did not return to the camp at all, making it impossible to ask questions.
The attention of the nobles was quickly diverted, because as the rewritten battle report was sent, on May 5, a meeting involving all nobles was held.
The military merits are agreed upon and the results of the battle are divided.
All the participants sat on a long table made up of square tables. There were hundreds of people, and the length of the table was nearly thirty meters.
Fortunately, the conference room in the Slater Family Castle is large enough, otherwise it would not be able to accommodate such a large table.
Everyone sat down according to their titles. Those with higher titles were closer to the main seat, while those with lower titles sat in the back row.
The only exception is Raven. Although he only has the title of baron, because he has a first-class bravery medal, he is ranked in the ranks of viscount, and he is second only to those who have served as the commanders of the four temporary legions.
When the nobles had settled down and were about to start talking, the Earl of Tyrone and the Earl of Montreal came together.
Everyone stood up and saluted.
“You are welcome.” Tai Lung looked around the audience and said, “I am able to sit here today only because of the selfless help of all the gentlemen. Without you, Meng En City would not be safe. The turmoil in the province will not be quelled so easily."
After speaking, he paused and looked at Montreal: "Of course, this will also require the help of the Governor."
These two sentences set the tone for the entire meeting.
In order to satisfy most of the nobles, a part of the credit will be given to the Fox family faction.
The nobles present put their hearts back in their stomachs.
After the speech, it was time to verify and distribute military exploits, starting with the younger ones of course. Knight titles were given out one after another, and there were even more than a dozen baron titles.
Originally, the empire was very strict about conferring titles, and it was rare that such a large amount of titles would be given away.
However, many nobles lost their land or their whole families died in this war. It can be said that the three counties around Meng'en City were swept away, leaving large areas of fiefdom free.
It is impossible for these fiefdoms to be concentrated in the hands of a few people, because this is not in the interest of the empire and the two count families. It is inevitable to divide them piecemeal.
Most families have expressed satisfaction. Although the baron also has the right to enfeoff knights, the territory is only so big. If you give it to others, you will lose less. This time, the fiefdom follows the title.
Every battle achievement is finalized jointly by Tyrone and Montreal. With the two of them as guarantees, the effectiveness can basically be guaranteed.
As the achievements were fulfilled one by one, the atmosphere of the meeting became more and more lively. Even if some people were dissatisfied with their achievements, they did not dare to jump up and cause trouble in this harmonious atmosphere.
Time passed little by little.
While verifying Viscount John’s military exploits, Tyrone said: “Viscount John, you have earned another baronetcy for your family this time, and you are so enviable.”
All the nobles present cheered up.
This sentence is correct, but it is a real nonsense.
Now that the war achievements have been distributed, which family is not blooming? There is something in Earl Tyrone's words.
Viscount John said humbly: "The children at home are not living up to expectations. Of course I, the head of the family, have to fight for it more."
"This is a good saying!" Earl Tyrone sighed: "The situation at your family is It’s not bad, I only have one child, but I’m different. Apart from Minsk, I don’t need to worry too much. I also have to think more about the future of the other children.”
“Just like my little one. My son Hyde, originally I just wanted to Let him be an idler who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun. The Slater family can afford to support him."
"But the child was disobedient. Not only did he sneak away to the Third Army to fight against the enemy, but he also wanted to go into battle. War outside the city After the incident was over, he made a comeback and annihilated a fourth-level necromancer regardless of the dangers! "
"So, I intend to win the title of Viscount for Hyde. "
"It sounds like the selfishness of the parents, but if you don't do this, you will be sorry for his efforts." "Do you have any opinions?"
Of course the nobles have opinions - this is too shameless to say. !
Go to the Third Army and want to go into battle to kill the enemy? Isn't it just to gain military exploits? I haven't gained much yet!
There is also this "annihilation of the fourth-level necromancer". With so many pairs of eyes watching, who doesn't know that Hyde is only first-level. Even if he is a knight of light, the holy light is naturally capable of restraining the undead, but that's not the case. It won’t go beyond the third level!
There are opinions, but no one speaks up.
Whether the nobles present support Slater or Fox, they have already received their own merits. There is no need to offend Tyrone at this time.
Let him say whatever he wants. As long as our credit is there, even if it is said that Hyde commanded the Bone Dragon to spray the Bone Spire, he will still admit it by pinching his nose!
However, the Earl of Montreal suddenly spoke:
“We all understand that Earl Tyrone loves his son very much, but if you do this, I am afraid that it will make the nobles who are fighting bravely for the province of Nord It’s so heartbreaking.”
This sentence was like a mute magic, making the originally lively venue quiet down.
Some people would like to say "not chilling", but the Slater family cannot be offended, and the Fox family cannot be offended either!
Tailon did not expect that Montreal would attack at this time, but he did not panic and asked: "Does the Governor have other candidates? Don't worry, since I have recommended Hyde, I will not choose anyone you recommend. Opinions.”
Montreal smiled and said lightly:
"I recommend, Baron Raven."
This sentence immediately triggered a burst of discussion, and for a while everyone focused on Lei Wen. The tattoo showed surprise and astonishment in his eyes.
It turns out that this was what Raven and Montreal were discussing yesterday!
This move was also beyond Earl Tyrone's expectation. He originally thought that the Fox family had paid some price, and wanted Raven to give up his achievements and hand them over to their relatives in exchange for More benefits.
Therefore, Tai Lung has never verified Raven's military exploits, just wanting to wait for Montreal to mention it himself.
I didn’t expect that Montreal would support Raven!
This is not the Fox family’s style.
Tyrone seemed to see Thomas' figure appear behind Montreal.
His eyes fell on Raven: "Baron Raven, what do you mean?"
The fifth-level strength, the identity of the earl, and the tone that seemed casual but actually pressing, It's enough to make most people tremble.
However, Raven withstood the pressure. He stood up and said: "Earl Tyrone, although he has a close personal relationship with Mr. Hyde, but it is also for the Nord province and the Keynes Empire. I think I have done my best. My own responsibility.”
“I hope to become a Viscount!”
Doing so was tantamount to breaking up with the Slater family, but Raven didn't want to retreat, and he wouldn't retreat.
Benefits will not come to you for nothing, they need to be fought for!
If he doesn’t have this kind of mentality and awareness, then why should the Fox family support him just because he is handsome?
Tailon examined Raven. This was the first time he observed the baron so seriously.
The figure is tall and straight, but not too tall, showing a handsome posture; the young face has clear lines like a marble sculpture, and the short beard under the chin makes up for the childishness of his appearance. His eyes reflected his determination to never retreat.
Raven was also observing Tai Lung. This Earl was tall and tall, but his slender face gave people the impression of being thin. Although he was beardless, it did not make people feel sinister. Instead, he had a high-spirited and majestic aura.
Looking at each other, both of them refused to give in.
It was Tai Lung who thought this was disrespectful and took the lead to look away: "I also know Baron Raven's military exploits, and they are indeed very impressive."
"However, Baron Raven's spirit is certainly good. It's commendable, but as far as I know, there are only about thirty people under his command."
Montreal slapped the table: "Count Tyrone is right, it's really impressive that such a small number of people can achieve so much. People doubt ”
"However, this military exploit was reported by the Fourth Army itself. It must have been publicly discussed. If Baron Raven's military exploits are fraudulent, then the Fourth Army..."
Montreal did not finish, but The words are meaningful.
"This is indeed an omission on my part." Viscount John suddenly spoke and gave an assist: "I am old, insensitive to numbers, and unable to do the counting. If, Count Tyrone, you doubt If so, then I can lead the Fourth Army Let’s check the numbers again.”
“After all, no one else can produce so many emblems in the hands of Baron Raven!”
As soon as these words came out, Earl Tyrone’s face turned dark. Three points later, the entire Fourth Army began to waver.
They all know that the numbers of military exploits are only blown up. If it is re-examined and Raven's military exploits are devalued, they are not as good as Raven's, and the military exploits that have already fallen into their pockets will shrink even more!
A noble from the Fourth Legion stood up: "Baron Raven has more than twenty emblems of the Order of the Hand of Death in his hands. His military exploits cannot be fake!"
"What's more, Baron Raven also received the first-class gallantry medal. As for Zhang, if he is cheating, doesn’t that mean that all our coalition forces are cheating? "
"If you ask me, it’s OK to re-check, then let’s re-check together with the four temporary legions!"
Lei Wen looked at the noble and smiled kindly.
This man's name is Hamp, a baron who was once saved by Raven on the battlefield, and now he has returned his favor.
With the foreshadowing of Montreal and Viscount John, Hamp’s words immediately pulled all four temporary legions into the water.
This can involve two-thirds of the nobles present!
No one wanted their achievements to be diminished, and no one wanted to check again. For a moment, the entire conference room was filled with voices supporting the authenticity of Raven's achievements.
And there are already voices calling for a re-examination of Hyde's military exploits.
When the situation got to this point, even someone as powerful as Earl Tyrone had to compromise. The Slater family's ability to confront Fox depends on popularity, in addition to the army. If this quarrel continues, even if Hyde's military exploits can be forcibly determined, the gains will outweigh the losses.
“Everyone, listen to me.”
“I have no doubts about Baron Raven’s intention, but I just said the wrong thing for a moment. , I apologize to Baron Raven."
With that said, Talon began to bow to Raven.
Raven's pupils shrank, and he quickly stepped away from his position, moving away from the direction facing Count Tyrone.
He is here to get benefits, not to provoke the Slater family.
If he really accepted this bow, even if Earl Tyrone didn't want to, everyone in the Slater family would fight him to the death!
At the same time, Raven also had to lament that Tai Lung was so cunning and cunning, but this simple move stabilized the situation.
"Earl Tyrone, you are too serious." Raven returned the courtesy: "The fact that you are so cautious about my military exploits shows your serious and responsible attitude."
Every move of these two people blinded everyone else present.
Is this a reconciliation? Tyrone really wants to give up the title of Viscount to Raven?
It’s not impossible.
After all, although there is some water in Raven's military exploits, it is not watery in comparison, and the first-level medal of valor is real.
If anyone can be promoted to Viscount, Raven is the most reasonable one.
"It's a bit late today, let's take a rest first." Tailong looked around the audience and said: "Don't worry about the battle achievements. What has been decided will definitely not be changed."
"As for the follow-up arrangements, we will do it tomorrow Continue.”
The nobles present could tell that they wanted to clear the place to talk privately and negotiate terms.
Since their military achievements cannot be touched, no matter how much they talk about it, it has nothing to do with them, so no one has any objections and they all leave.
Soon, only Raven and the two earls were left in the Nuoda venue.
"It's getting late, how about we enjoy dinner together?" Tai Lung suggested.
"Okay, I miss the food in Meng City very much." Montreal said.
"Thank you for your kindness." Raven agreed with a smile.
The dining location is not in the restaurant, but in Earl Tyrone's reception room.
The Earl family has a rich heritage, and the meals are unique and exquisite. The first appetizer is a dessert made from the eggs of the second-level monster "Hippogryph", called "Amber Hibiscus", which is crystal clear and extremely elastic. Good, the entrance is extremely rich in egg flavor.
By the way, the Slater family originally had a hundred-man air force, the main force of which were hippogryphs. However, in the early stages of the war, they were all wiped out at the hands of Gregory.
The food was exquisite, but the attention of the three people present was not on the food.
Tailon observed Raven and raised his eyebrows when he saw his elegant posture: "There is a hero like Baron Raven in Meng'en City. As the city lord, I don't know anything about it. I am really ignorant. ”
This is obviously implying that the Slater family has conducted a comprehensive investigation into Raven, which does not mean that Don't let Raven be surprised: "You were young at that time, and you didn't know the importance of doing things, and you didn't know the difference between right and wrong, which made the earl laugh."
"It's good to be young." Montreal said: "Young, energetic, and dare to fight , otherwise I would not have become a baron or a candidate for viscount.”
At this point, the topic has entered the main topic. Tai Long put a piece of pudding into his mouth: "This dish is called 'Amber Hibiscus'. It is actually a pudding. It is only made from the eggs of second-level magic beasts. Such a fancy name.”
"On the other hand, if it's just an ordinary pudding, no matter how fancy the name is, it doesn't make sense."
This is a hint that if Raven insists on fighting for it, even if he gets the title of Viscount, it will not matter. No substantial benefit can be obtained.
“But if it is called ‘Amber Hibiscus’, even ordinary pudding can be sold more expensive.” Lei Wen said: “In this way, the store can save a lot of money through this, until the corner is The eggs of the eagle beast have been purchased until they are worthy of the name."
Leaven was saying that he wanted to get the title of Viscount first, and then he could gradually gain more tangible benefits.
"Well, that makes sense." Tyrone nodded, and suddenly pushed the plate in front of Montreal: "Earl of Montreal, you seem to like this dish very much, why not let it be eaten by you?"
Montreal thought Tai Lung began to give in and said with a smile: "Okay."< br>
Earl Taillon said: "In exchange, the next main course will be mine."
The meaning is obvious. Taillon can give up the viscount, but at a price Just fight with the Fox family and take off the title of Governor of Montreal.
Montreal pushed the plate back in front of Tyrone: "Forget it, I won't be full without the main course, but..."
His eyes fell on Raven: "This appetizer has been served to me, you can't let me snatch it away, can you?"
Montreal is saying, doesn't he have to let Raven serve? This Viscount is not allowed, but what he has said has been said. If Raven is not good at all, where can he put his face?
"Since the food is served, let's eat it with peace of mind." Tailong said: "Just treat it as a pudding."
The Viscount can give you the benefits, don't think about the name.
This result is acceptable to Montreal.
But at this time, Raven made a move that was beyond both of their expectations.
He suddenly took off the first-class medal of bravery from his chest and placed it on the table: "It is really not easy to live in Men'en City. A medal can only be exchanged for an appetizer."< br>
Leaven was not satisfied yet.
Tailon took a deep look at Raven and his eyes fell on the medal.
If he were just a little baron, Raven would not be worthy of making conditions with him, but the problem lies in this medal.
As the only medal issued during the entire war, it was related to the reputation of the Slater family. If Raven caused trouble due to this, the blow to the reputation of the Slater family would be huge.
This will not be a good thing for Raven, but it is nothing compared to the loss of the Slater family.
Tailon looked at Raven. He admired the Baron's ambition and courage more and more, and asked meaningfully: "I don't know, what else does Baron Raven want to eat?"
< br>“It doesn’t matter what you eat, what matters is that Where to eat." Lei Wen smiled and made the condition: "I grew up in Xiacheng District and I have a lot of affection for it."
"If I can settle down in Xiacheng District, I can eat such a pudding. It couldn’t be better!”
"Perhaps, all the pudding you will eat by then will be made from ingredients provided by me?"
Tailon's pupils suddenly shrank: "Baron Raven, aren't you afraid of eating up your stomach?"
Lei Wen acted as if he hadn't seen it: "Don't be afraid, I rolled here in the lower city and my stomach is good."
Tailong: "..."
The atmosphere fell silent for a while.
Until someone came up, removed the plates in front of everyone, and brought the next dish. Just as Raven was about to use the knife and fork, he heard Tai Lung say: "If Baron Raven wants to, then take the plate back to the lower city." .”
Raven smiled and stood up: "Thank you very much, Earl Tyrone."
First he saluted the two Earls, Raven walked out of the door with the plate, and found a trash can outside the door. Pour the stuff in.
The subsequent conversation between him and Earl Tyrone was not about the title. What he wanted was something else - the title of president of the Chamber of Commerce in the Lower City of Men!
Although it is called Xiacheng District, among the five major districts of Meng'en City, it only occupies the port area and the old city. Its actual area is more than half of Meng'en City, and its population has reached Meng'en City. of two-thirds.
Most of the middle and low-end industries in Meng'en City are gathered here.
As the economic center of the entire Nord province, whoever holds the position of president of the Chamber of Commerce in the Lower City of Menen also controls the commercial lifeline of most of the Nord province.
Walking out of the castle with a smile, Eric, who was waiting at the door, immediately greeted him: "Baron, are you okay?"
"I'm not going to slay the dragon, what can happen? ? The Earls are still very civilized." Raven said.
Seeing that Raven was in a good mood, Eric asked cautiously: "Then... harvest?"
"You'll know tomorrow!"
The next day, not only Eric, but all the nobles knew what Raven had obtained.
The title of Viscount was still given to Hyde, but Raven had the right to take the lead in selecting the fiefdom.
Leaven did not hesitate and drove the wooden nail with his name on it into a piece of land on the map -
an entire sub-county.
The largest viscounty!
The area of a viscounty is at least five times that of a barony, and the area chosen by Lei Wen covers thousands of square kilometers!
This made everyone look at it with envy.
You must know that territory is the real confidence of a noble. Between fame and reality, most nobles will choose reality.
From then on, the Griffith family was only one title away from the Viscount!
Even the size of Quang Lun's territory is larger than that of most viscounts!
The Slater family worked efficiently enough. They selected the fiefdom during the day and someone delivered the land deed documents at night.
As soon as the messenger left, someone else came.
This time, it was Viscount John.
Compared with his haggard appearance before, Viscount John seemed much more energetic, and his whole person was radiating vitality from the inside out.
"Congratulations to Baron Raven, the Griffith family has really started to take off in your hands!"
Leaven said modestly: "Don't praise me. If it weren't for your help, I would have taken off." This territory is not that easy.”
Inviting Viscount John to take a seat, Raven poured angel tears for him.
The strange thing is that after Viscount John sat down, he began to feel a little awkward, saying one sentence to the left and the other to the right, without any focus.
"Viscount John, why did you come to see me today?" Raven asked: "It can't just be to congratulate me, right?"
"This..." Viscount John was a little embarrassed: "I came here with a request."
Leaven smiled and said: "If you have anything to say, just say it. If you hadn't let me go free before, I can’t get so much military glory.”
"Do you have a distant relative who wants to be placed under my command?"
You can still get away with just one barony, but with a viscounty, it is imperative to enfeoff knights, otherwise you will It can't be managed either.
It is not uncommon among nobles to ask a viscount for a knighthood as a favor.
But Viscount John's own Xuefeng Territory is only slightly larger than Raven's newly acquired territory, so he shouldn't have this kind of trouble.
"Not really." Viscount John pursed his lips: "Baron Raven, I have said this, even if you don't agree, please don't kick my old man out."
< br>Leaven became more and more curious: "Tell me, As long as we don’t dig up our ancestral graves, I shouldn’t be so angry.”
“Then I’ll say it.” Viscount John swallowed:
“I want to be with you. You...exchange territory.”
……
(End of this chapter)