Chapter 74 Taking over Bailding
Paul walked quickly into the hall of the Lord's Mansion and greeted warmly: "You came so quickly, my brother."
Myron's face showed surprise. With a look on his face, he came over to hug him: "You are so fast. I thought the war would last at least a week."
The two found their seats and sat down. Paul said with a little regret: "It's a pity that only Abt was killed by us when he led the knights to charge. Angelo, the other two, and your butler all ran away."
"Probably ran back to his fiefdom. Let’s go recruit troops again.”
Paul was very disdainful: "Huh! No matter how many times you come, you will end up dead."
The two discussed the follow-up arrangements. Although Paul won the battle, after all, Myron Gardner is Bairding. lord.
Finally, it was decided to continue raiding the two viscounties and two baronies involved in the conspiracy in Bairding, confiscate their properties, and deprive these families of their titles and honors. If Angelo and others could be caught, People were brought back, tried and hanged. If they had escaped, a wanted order was sent to the surrounding territories.
As for Baron Andrew, who led the troops south to counter the rebellion, he will not move his territory until it is confirmed whether he is involved in the conspiracy.
Of course, given that they had just experienced a fierce battle, Paul told Myron that his soldiers needed to rest for a while.
The two continued chatting for a while, and suddenly, Myron let out a long sigh.
When he returned to his home this time, things had changed. It was desolate and desolate. All the familiar faces had disappeared. Although he knew that nine out of ten servants in the house were the housekeeper Mai. It was arranged by Else, but looking at the empty lord's mansion, I still felt a huge sense of loss.
"Paul, I want to..." Mellon hesitated before speaking.
"Huh? What are you going to do in the future?"
After hesitating for a while, Mailon finally said: "After hanging those traitors to avenge my father, I plan to go A monk in a monastery.”
“Pfft—” Paul, who had just finished drinking water, spat it out in one gulp.
A monk never gets married, spends his whole day living rough meals, praying and reciting sutras, and dedicating his whole body and mind to the Lord of Light. If this were to be done on earth, wouldn’t it be like escaping into Buddhism? If you leave a good lord alone, why are you doing that?
Paul was anxious. He was anxious for other reasons. He originally planned to help Mellon suppress the rebellion this time. He could draw a few mines from his territory, which would have a great influence on his subsequent industrial development plan. Great help.
I saved Myron's life and helped him so much. Coupled with the previous friendship, I should be able to speak well.
But if Mellon gives up the position of lord now, then the territory of the Gardner family will be taken back by the royal family, or inherited by some relative who does not know where to appear. What happened to Graiman? Isn’t this battle in vain?
No, he must give up this stupid idea, or at least postpone it until he gets what he wants in Bailding, and then let him go.
He quickly said: "Hey, hey, hey! Why did you suddenly have such a crazy idea?"
Mailon shook his head: "Actually, this idea has been around for more than a day or two. Ever since I was After you rescued me, I felt disheartened. All my previous efforts and achievements were illusory and burst like bubbles. I couldn't bear it. After much thought, the only place I could stay in was the monastery. It happens that you have a North Shore monastery. When you were busy, I went there several times and thought the environment there was very good, and the dean was also a very upright person, so I thought..."
Paul shook his head repeatedly: "It's so wrong, so wrong!"
He tried hard to persuade Myron to give up this idea, and found various reasons, ranging from the hard life in the monastery to his personal safety. For the convenience of the nobility, from the responsibilities of a lord to the long history of the Canard family. In the end, he spat and said with great sadness: "Are you worthy of your father who was killed? Are you worthy of the soldiers under my command who sacrificed their lives for your revenge?"
"Well..." Mailon seemed to be persuaded, with an expression of shame on his face. It can be seen that he was hesitant before, and it was even more so after being dealt such a hand by Paul.
He held the water glass tightly with both hands, lowered his head and said: "But I'm afraid that I will still become an unqualified lord. You see, I have been played by Angelo and the others for so many years without knowing it. Continue If I sit in this position, I will inevitably be deceived by others, and what I have dealt with before are all fabricated things. I am afraid that I have no idea about the real situation in the territory, and there is no one I can trust. What should I do?”
He put down the water glass and covered his face with his hands, looking at a loss.
Okay, it’s time to play the role of close brother.
Paul stretched out his right arm and hugged Myron's back tightly, "Hey, brother. Your last sentence made me really sad. Have you forgotten that I am a blood-sworn brother? At least you can trust me. "
"Don't worry, I will help you. I will help you in any way you need. Under my protection, no one can deceive you anymore, and no one can plot against you."< br>
Myron turned his head, and Paul was looking at him with a warm smile on his face, looking like an extremely reliable good old man.
“Thank you, Paul.”
He thanked you very sincerely, but asked: “But what should I do now?”
"This is what I should do."
Paul stretched out a finger and said: "Seeing that you are so distressed, I have a suggestion. If there is no reliable person around you for the time being, maybe I can ask Director Ford to help. Come on. He is proficient in all kinds of government affairs and manages Alda in an orderly manner. Although Bairdin is older than Alda, it should not be difficult for him."
"Of course, provided you agree to this. Proposal. And we will report to you everything related to Bailding. After all, you are the real lord of Bailding, and you have the final say on all matters in your territory."
" Until you find a capable and trustworthy new manager."
After Paul finished saying this, he looked into Myron's eyes, waiting for his brother's reply.
To his surprise, the other party barely hesitated. After hearing this, Myron breathed out a breath of relief, then held his hand tightly and said, "I think this is a good idea, Paul, I'll do as you say." Well. I have had several conversations with Director Ford recently. He is indeed a stable and reliable old man. With his help, Bailding will definitely get better and better."
"Uh... Since you agreed, let's do it. "This is really an unexpected surprise. I only wanted a few mines, but I didn't expect that Myron would take over Bairding's management rights so casually. handed it to him.
Baildin is larger than Arda and has a larger population. With all the resources above, he can be more free.
Paul slammed his palm hard and said excitedly: "Tomorrow we will set off to the fiefdoms of those traitors, pull them out for trial, and avenge Uncle Canard!"
Thank you "I am the cunning villain" reward.
(End of this chapter)