Chapter 409 The King’s Will

"..." Roland looked at Apophis Breo and was silent for a moment.

"Who do you think you are fighting against? That is the biggest disaster in Middle-earth! It is the army of Orcs all over the mountains and plains! Do you really think that the soldiers under your command can stop the flood of Orcs?" Roland asked, he had experienced In the most brutal battles in the northern region, he knew that the orcs were not as vulnerable as they seemed. If the orcs were really unable to hold up the wall, Roland would have already sent his troops south to attack Dol Guldur or Go north and smash the turtle shells in Gambada Fortress!

"..." Apophis Breo didn't say anything but stared at Roland stubbornly. His resolute eyes were full of determination and pride. Roland could even see the madness hidden in his eyes.

"Alas... the kingdom cannot protect all wanderers after all. If you really decide your future path, then leave your fate to the Dragon God to decide!" Roland shook his head, he understood that Apophis Breo was already The bastard eats the weight - he is determined. The men of the Junlin family have always been like this, resolute, courageous, proud and sacrificial!

"Thank you for your support! I believe that the Dragon God will not give up on his followers!" Apophis Breo thumped his chest gratefully.

"I don't know if the Dragon God will give up, but I know that the dragon knights of the kingdom will not! Apophis, I hope you remember that you are a man from the Junlin family and the first noble to pioneer since the restoration of the kingdom! Don't let I'm disappointed, but don't discredit the coat of arms of the Lion of King's Landing!" Roland warned.

"Of course! There are no cowards in the King's family! Either I will return with honor, or I will bring back my broken sword!" Apophis Breo's eyes flashed with sharpness, and he respectfully beat Roland's chest and made a knight gesture. Li was about to turn around and leave.

"Are you crazy?" Roland heard the implication. This idiot wouldn't go out to explore in the winter, would he? The orc could wake up in the wasteland with a smile.

"Huh?" Apophis Breo stopped.

"Where are you going in the winter? Do you want your men to drink the northwest wind with you?" Roland couldn't help rubbing his eyebrows.

"And where do you plan to go?"

"Are your supplies ready?"

"Have you gathered any people who are willing to go out and explore with you?"

"Do you have an advance camp?"

Roland looked at the confused Apophis Breo and felt happy. He was also a passionate young man, right? Apart from theoretical knowledge, I don’t have any practical experience...

"Let's wait until next spring! I have to prepare for my wedding to Nyx this winter, and you also need to recruit some people to go with you. You can't rely on your soldiers to build the camp and transport supplies, right?" Roland I rubbed my temples and felt my temples pounding. Is this guy planning to use the army as a transport team?

"Oh! Okay!" Apophis Breo nodded repeatedly. After all, he couldn't deny King Roland's face. In this case, nobles who shame the king usually don't survive more than two chapters. Fortunately for Roland, In the newly born kingdom, there is no one with such a mind as the Earth Dragon.

"I also have a complete imperial outpost here. You should understand what it means! Work hard! If the development of your territory is approved by me, I will give it to you!" Roland initially understood how to use a big stick. The trick of giving a sweet date, although it is very clumsy, but it works every time!

No pioneer noble would refuse a complete imperial outpost! That means that as long as the lord is not too stupid, he can at least get a piece of real power or the foundation of a border baron!

"Then how many people can I take away, Your Highness?" Apophis Breo said humbly.

"Well, I allow you to recruit a thousand people to go to your pioneering land, but I have two requirements!" Roland pointed his finger on the table and made a clicking sound.

"Please tell me!" Apophis Breo said urgently.

"Don't worry, I won't deliberately embarrass you! First, civilians must be recruited as a family unit! Second, your pioneering land will be designated by me personally!" Roland said slowly.

Upon hearing the first request, Apophis Breo nodded subconsciously. After all, this was to prevent him from recruiting only those young and strong laborers. This was what every prince would do, and it was considered a common requirement for princes. But the second one made Apophis Breo's face change slightly. After all, it was not a good thing for the king to personally intervene in the opened position. It would be troublesome if Roland gave him a hard nut and made him retreat...

"Can I know the specific location?" Apophis Breo asked anxiously.

"Of course!" Roland spread out the map, searched carefully and found his destination - the old pass!

"This is it! The old pass! I need you to control this place for me! This is the closest road from the Western World to the North! It used to be occupied by orcs and goblins, but now... I want to take the dragon The flag is planted on the top of the mountain there!" Roland stared at Apophis Breo.

"Huh... Of course! Your Highness! You will get what you want!" Apophis Breo quietly clenched his fists, thank God! Not only did Roland not embarrass him, he even chose a good territory to give him as a fief. Moreover, as long as the pass is taken care of, it will be a hen that can lay golden eggs!

"I hope so!" Roland nodded with satisfaction.

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"How is it?" Nyx asked looking at Roland who had a good face. She watched Apophis Breo and Roland go to trade rights among nobles, but it seemed that Roland should not suffer any loss.

"We had a great time chatting!" Roland made a no-questions-asked gesture.

"Really?"

"Of course! He got the fief he wanted, and I got a loyal frontier vassal! Isn't this a win-win situation? It's just a pity that I may not be able to see the banner of the Lion of Land on the Great Wall in the north!" Roland said with some emotion, The Junlin family asked him to go to the west to guard the Misty Mountains. In the future, the Great Wall of the North will definitely not be guarded by the Grand Duke of Junlin.

"That's good!" Nyx patted her chest, causing a wave of turmoil. She was afraid that Roland would not give in due to his youth and arrogance. In addition, the heir to the Junlin family was also a vigorous young man, and Nalag would get angry in the castle. The face of noble Lang was lost in Mordor... By the way, Nyx was very pleased with the result. She was really afraid that Roland would blindly squeeze the nobles and strengthen the centralization of power to suppress the rights of the nobles like those talented and ambitious emperors in the empire before. , I can’t say that those are wrong, but it is obvious that in the current environment, there is no benefit in fighting among oneself. Appropriate concessions to some interests will help the nobles unite more closely with the king.

"Stop talking, I still feel bad! More than a thousand people went out with a wave of my hand..." Roland frowned and said sadly.

"Pfft!" Nyx was amused by Roland's searching look.