Chapter 180 Lawlessness

"Only ten ironclad warships? I heard that the Finn Empire lost hundreds of ironclad warships? Earl Willow, you are the earl of the Empire. According to the laws of the Empire, such precious spoils must be handed over to the Empire. It is a felony to keep spoils privately.

Besides, His Majesty has given you enough rewards, Earl Willow. I think as a noble of the Empire, you should still have some overall perspective.

As a hereditary noble of the Empire, the Empire is strong, and the lives of us nobles can be better. What do you think?" An elderly noble stood up and said righteously.

From the clothes, he is just a viscount. There are many nobles coming to the banquet today. Basically, all the prominent nobles in the capital are here. Even those small nobles who have not received invitations have tried every means to get together, just to get to know more powerful nobles.

Light VI only introduced the three grand dukes of the Empire to Feng Willow in person. Other nobles are not worthy of being introduced by Emperor Light VI in person.

Feng Willow had no impression of this old man, but the other party came to him and accused him of something, so Feng Willow had no intention of being polite: "The spoils of war handed over to the empire refer to the army, right? Do all the nobles have to hand over the benefits they have gained in the New World to the empire?"

Feng Willow did not deny it. Of course, he could deny it now, but if someone found evidence one day, he would be embarrassed. The Seven Seas Chamber of Commerce is not absolutely trustworthy. A large chamber of commerce like this should have people among the top leaders of the four empires. Conversely, the top leaders of the four empires must also have people in the Seven Seas Chamber of Commerce.

"Of course it's different. The spoils obtained in private battles naturally belong to private owners. But this time, Earl Willow, you were ordered to go on a mission, and the Empire also prepaid the reward for your mission in advance. Since the spoils are obtained from the mission, they should naturally belong to the Empire.

And the Empire is not asking you to contribute in vain. Hasn't His Majesty rewarded you with an ancient secret treasure? And it's a rare defensive secret treasure.

But Earl Willow, you are holding back like this, keeping most of the spoils in your hands, and selling them privately, which is not good, right?" The old man asked aggressively.

The old viscount looked proud of his victory. This was a brilliant plan he racked his brains to come up with. As long as Feng Willow didn't want to turn against the Empire, he had to hand over the spoils.

As long as they could complete the task assigned by the man behind them, their family would definitely be able to go further. As for Feng Willow's idea of ​​turning against the Empire, he didn't have that idea at all.

In the eyes of an old noble like him, the empire is still as powerful as before, or even more powerful. If you don't have a problem with your brain, you won't do such a thing as turning against the empire.

Looking at the old man's smug look, Feng Weiluo raised his hand and hit him with a big punch. The old man, who had no defense, was hit by this big punch and turned in the air and fell to the ground.

The whole venue looked over here. Many noble ladies and noble ladies covered their lips in surprise, and quickly covered up after exclaiming.

The nobles have seen many conflicts in banquets, but they have never seen anyone dare to have a conflict at a banquet hosted by His Majesty the Emperor.

Is this a slap on the old man's face? This is a provocation and dissatisfaction with the organizer of the banquet, and it is a slap on the face of the emperor of the empire. This is in the palace.

Although it is not the imperial meeting hall where national affairs are discussed, it makes no difference to take action in such a situation where all the nobles in the court are present.

"You...you...!" The old man covered his face with one hand, pointed at Feng Willow with anger, and was so angry that he couldn't speak. Although this old guy is not young, he is still quite strong. If he were an ordinary person, he would probably have his head flying after being beaten by Feng Willow.

Despite this, the old guy's mouth was bleeding. In Feng Willow's eyes, everyone is equal, no matter old, weak, sick or disabled, anyone who dares to provoke should be taught a lesson.

"Your Majesty, please make the decision for me. This old minister is dedicated to the country. Even if there is something wrong with what he said, he shouldn't do it in public like this, right? Beating the old minister in front of Your Majesty and the ministers is clearly not taking Your Majesty and the ministers seriously. It is simply lawless. Please punish him severely and seek justice for the old minister." The old man lay on the ground and complained to Wright VI with a choked voice.

It was like roasting Light VI on the fire. Feng Willow certainly didn't want to turn against the Empire, but did the Empire want to turn against a strong man like Feng Willow?

Even Light VI had to coax a master like Feng Willow who could fight against an entire fleet and win the battle. There were not many such strong men in the entire Empire, and each of them was the foundation and treasure of the Empire.

If he turned against Feng Willow and used the Empire's trump card, he could certainly be surrounded and killed, but the foundation of the Empire would inevitably be damaged. Think about it, Feng Willow has a powerful creature like a dragon under his command.

Turning against Feng Willow would be like destroying the Great Wall. With the current behavior, as long as Feng Willow did not commit blatant treason, Light VI would not choose to turn against him.

Light VI was not a tyrant. Although Feng Willow behaved a little unruly, he was still able to work for the Empire. Even as a partner, it was better than turning against him and becoming an enemy.

In this case, let alone being rebellious and beating up an insignificant old man, even if he really molested the emperor's concubine...

Then he would probably have to turn against the emperor, and the emperor couldn't lose face. However, if Feng Willow molested a princess, it would not be a big deal. As long as he was willing to take responsibility afterwards, Light VI would have to give him a dowry.

Feng Willow saw the current situation clearly, and so did all the nobles, because they were all in this state, especially the three grand dukes, most of whom were now in a cooperative relationship with the empire. After reaching a certain level of strength, the empire had no way to contain them. It was a bit like a vassal state.

As Feng Willow took action, Light VI became passive. As long as he didn't want to turn against Feng Willow, he needed to find a way for Feng Willow to back down.

If Light VI was a tyrant who acted on impulse, Feng Willow would never do this, because a tyrant would not consider the overall situation and would only follow his own temper. Even if the empire's strength is damaged, it is necessary to let out a sigh of relief.

Unfortunately, Light VI is a wise ruler. Since he is a wise ruler, he must take the overall situation into consideration and plan slowly. No matter how aggrieved he is, he can endure it for the overall situation in his heart and for the future of the empire.

"It's a far-fetched argument. Earl Willow has made great contributions this time. He was ambushed by the new fleet of the Finn Empire and suffered huge losses. How could he be slandered like this?

What is your intention in forcing the heroes of the empire so wantonly? Where are the guards? Suppress this person! Ask carefully whether he has been bribed by the enemy country and dares to threaten the heroes of the empire like this." Light VI said sternly.

With the order of His Majesty the Emperor, a team of palace guards came in, pulled up the old man who fell to the ground and dragged him outside. The old man didn't expect things to turn out like this.

This is not the same as he expected?

"Your Majesty, I am innocent. I am also thinking about the empire. I am innocent!" The old man shouted unwillingly, but he pulled his guards and secretly glanced at the increasingly ugly face of His Majesty. He immediately understood the meaning, holding the old man's arm with one hand and blocking his mouth with the other hand.

The old man looked at General Inheim among the nobles for help, but it was a pity that General Inheim only looked down at the food on the table in front of him, and seemed not to see his look for help.

Soon the old man was taken out by the guards. Light VI turned around and looked at Feng Willow with a gentle face and said: "Count Willow, I know your contribution this time. Don't care what others think. The Empire will remember your contribution, and I will remember it too. Don't pay attention to the opinions of those mediocre people.

The Dwarf King's Shield we just talked about is just a reward for you to present the steel battleship to the Empire. This time you destroyed the powerful steel battleship fleet of the Finn Empire in one fell swoop. The Empire cannot turn a blind eye. I decided to upgrade your title by one level.

In a few days, I will hold a promotion ceremony for you, promote you to the Marquis of Dragon City, and make the entire Nanan County your family's fiefdom." Light VI said to Feng Willow with a sincere face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will work hard in the future to make more contributions to the Empire and live up to your Majesty's trust." Feng Willow also said with a sincere face.

With such an emperor who takes the overall situation into consideration, Feng Willow is actually quite happy in his heart, although he also knows that Light VI must be dissatisfied in his heart. However, as long as his strength is sufficient, Light VI will hold back this anger.

Feng Willow didn't care. Anyway, he just regarded the territory of the empire as a retreat, a stable resource for obtaining population resources and food.

In the empire, there are still various shackles that are difficult to use. How can it be more comfortable to go to the New World and close the door and be a local emperor?

"By the way, Marquis Willow, this time I also invited Sir Tallis to attend the banquet. You are old enough. When you hold the wedding, I can be the master of ceremonies!" Light VI said affectionately, holding Feng Willow's hand.

Feng Willow looked in the direction that Light VI pointed, and saw Tallis in a noble lady's dress, standing a little cramped among a group of noble ladies, like a star holding the moon.

Feng Willow had only seen Tallis in a military uniform. He only thought he was extraordinary in the past, but he had never seen Tallis dressed in such a shy lady's dress, which was particularly interesting.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I do have the idea of ​​getting married, but this will take time for Talis to finish his studies." Feng Willow said.

"Talis will graduate from the Knight Academy this year. There is no problem with it being held earlier. It is better to hold it together with your Marquis promotion ceremony. What do you think?

It just so happens that this time you have won a great victory over the Finn Empire fleet at sea. The Empire will invite the other three empires to come to the ceremony and let them see the strength of the younger generation of our Anerfa Empire." Light VI said with a smile.

In fact, Feng Willow was not very willing to have a big wedding, but Light VI should have some plans. The emperor just gave him such a face, and he also needed to return the favor to ease the relationship between the two sides. Let Light VI see that he is still willing to make some concessions for the empire.

So despite a bit of reluctance on his face, he still agreed.

"Go, this celebration banquet is just for you. Have a good time and chat more with those girls. Many nobles of the empire admire you, the hero of the empire, very much." Wright VI smiled. said.

Von Willow walked towards Tallis. He had not seen his fiancée for a long time.

"Congratulations, you will soon become a Marquis." Tallis said to him with a smile.

"There's nothing to congratulate. As long as you have the strength, everything will be delivered naturally. What do you think of what just happened?" Feng Willow asked back. He also wanted to see who Tallis's beautiful fiancée was. what idea.

In his impression, Talis, his fiancée, has always held himself to the eight virtues of knights. If she was really loyal to the empire and the emperor, then Feng Willow would need to consider whether to marry her.

This question seems to be an understatement, but it is actually a test for Tallis to see if her three views are consistent with his. If the three views are inconsistent, then Feng Willow will not talk to her about many things in the future.

"What do you think? You're talking about what happened just now. I think you handled it very well. When you go out to fight, the most taboo thing is that there are villains in the court who stir up trouble.

You are fighting for the empire outside, going through life and death, and you should not be subject to such criticism. Showing your strong side appropriately will also make the empire and royal family treat you much better in the future. "Talis actually agreed with Feng Willow's arrogant and domineering behavior just now.

A satisfied smile suddenly appeared on Feng Willow's face.

"Do you think that I will side with the empire and say that what you did is wrong?" Tallis looked at Feng Willow with a smile on his face, as if he had seen through his little thoughts.

"You are my fiancé. No matter what you do, I will stand behind you and support you. Your enemy is my enemy." Talis said seriously. (End of chapter)