Chapter 273 Here I Come

On the way to Silver Wing Territory, a team was moving slowly forward.

The team consisted of guards, knights, and several carriages. There were two guards in front and back holding pennants, on which the emblem of the Pompeii family was embroidered.

In one of the carriages, Luther sat at the back of the carriage, and Rebecca, Knight Kintren and another official sat opposite Luther.

The official was about forty years old, just in the golden years of his life. He had a handsome face and two big mustaches that were very popular among officials. He was well dressed and energetic.

His name was Oreo Williams.

In the official system of Pompeii City, he was Lelouch's deputy, helping Lelouch to govern Pompeii City.

And this time Luther took him to Silver Wing Territory, he would become the actual ruler of Silver Wing Territory.

And Rebecca and Kintren would become the knights-in-chief in the territory.

Just like the system established by Luther in Pompeii City, he only controlled everything as a ruler, but did not do mundane affairs.

Just now, Luther listened to the intelligence Oreo had obtained and learned about the main members of the Silver Wing Territory rebellion.

"Don't worry too much about these rebels. I have thought about how to rule the Silver Wing Territory these days, and I have some mature ideas. I will tell you the truth."

After listening, Luther did not express any opinions, but changed the subject.

He seemed a little careless about the enemy.

But Knight Rebecca and Mr. Oreo had no opinion on this, because as long as they saw the Eagle King on Luther's right shoulder, they would feel confident.

Although this Eagle King turned into a little eagle, it squatted down with its feet and put its head in its wings to take a nap, which looked very cute.

Mr. Oreo and Knight Rebecca looked at each other and quickly retracted their eyes and looked at Luther.

"First of all, I am the governor. Mr. Oreo, you are the mayor of Silver Wing City and are responsible for governing. Knight Rebecca, you are the knight commander and are responsible for commanding the knights and guards."

Luther said, and after a pause, he said, "After we arrive at Silver Wing City, we will first expel the Smith family's bastards, and then deprive the territories of the lords and nobles such as Bixing and Alton, and bring the other five towns and villages in Silver Wing Territory under the rule of the city hall. The towns will have mayors, and the villages will have village chiefs."

In theory, the real nobles are vassals of the king, and the knight lords are vassals of the nobles, and both have the legitimacy of the king's appointment.

But now that the Silver Wing Viscount no longer exists, and Silver Wing Territory has entered the era of the governor, it seems that the knight lords are unnecessary.

At least Luther wants to bring all of Silver Wing Territory under his rule, and does not want any lord knights to exist, with a country within a country.

Including if Luther becomes a noble in the future, he will not establish a knight lord.

Having a territory is equivalent to having the power to resist. When the territory is vast and the power of the vassals is strong, ambition will grow.

So the principle is common, abolish local warlords and strengthen centralization.

Implement the current administrative method of the king's direct territory, and the king will appoint court nobles as governors and city lords, and they are not hereditary.

"The vassals will definitely resist then." Mr. Oreo and Knight Rebecca were shocked. This step was really too big.

"They dare not resist." Luther smiled faintly.

The two looked at the little eagle dozing on Luther's shoulder again, and thought of the consul Libya Count far away in the Golden City, and all the 27 great nobles who supported Luther, and they fell silent immediately.

Compared with Pompey's power, this group of people is too weak.

"But in order to avoid a fierce resistance from them, I decided to make some compensation. For powerful vassals like Bixing and Alton, I am willing to pay 30,000 gold coins in one lump sum to obtain the territory inherited from generation to generation. The general vassals only have 3,000 gold coins. After they lose their territory, they will have no livelihood. I will provide them with guard work, join me, and become my knights."

Luther went further.

Seize your territory and let you serve me.

It sounds a bit like a fantasy. But Luther still thinks that this matter is very feasible. On the one hand, Luther has the Eagle King, who can suppress all the movements of these knights.

On the other hand, now that the New Party is rebelling, the vassals who have lost their land may become cannon fodder if they go to other people's territories. It is better to stay in the familiar Silver Wing Territory and gather under the banner of Pompeii to survive.

In short, Luther is now open and can do whatever he wants.

Do it with great force.

Of course, he definitely couldn't play with the Earl of Libya and the Duke of Ferger, otherwise he would be in trouble.

Knight Rebecca and Mr. Oreo looked at each other and fell silent. They had to admit that Luther was now the king.

"After we control the entire Silver Wing Territory, our first task is to recruit the residents who fled the Silver Wing Territory during the last chaos and resume production and commercial activities. The second is to strengthen the training of the guards, strengthen the city's vigilance, and impose a curfew at night. The third is to train those noble knights who are powerful but have never fought. Finally, we will cooperate with General Qunshan, my father, Knight Pompey, to set up checkpoints and defenses for the entire six territories."

Luther said all his thoughts during this period in one breath.

Actually, it's very simple to put it bluntly.

Strengthen the iron-fisted rule internally and strengthen centralization.

Closely cooperate with my father externally to defend the six territories to deal with the increasingly serious new party problem.

As long as you can hold on, the future is limitless.

"We understand." Mr. Oreo and Knight Rebecca had nothing to say. The two looked at each other and nodded together.

"Okay." Luther smiled and nodded, then closed his eyes and said, "We are almost at Silver Wing City. Let's take a rest first. When we get there, we will drive those clowns out of Silver Wing Territory."

As the conversation ended, the carriage became quiet.

The team quietly headed towards Silver Wing City.

In Silver Wing City.

The members and vassals of the Silver Wing family launched a rebellion. They ordered the guards to close the gates of Silver Wing City and strengthen control inside.

To the outside, a group of knights were sent to inquire about the actions of the Pompeii family.

Luther swaggered and summoned knights and officials to come to Silver Wing City, and naturally did not escape the eyes and ears of these rebels.

After learning the news, the rebels held a small military meeting in the hall of the castle.

Those who attended the meeting included Hansa Smith, Oren Smith, Darren Smith, Bi Xing, Alton, and two other important officials of the Smith family.

The atmosphere in the hall was very solemn.