Chapter 404: The Fortress Weighed by Kilogram (Part 2)
"Hey... Theoretically, with your merits, there is no problem in taking advantage of the Three Border Leaders." Sivarro shook his head, "But the big families are also very coveted for the Three Border Leaders. The status and benefits of the Three Border Leaders do not have any People can resist temptation, but the resistance you face can be overwhelming.”
"Besides this, the Queen will not allow a young man to occupy important military territory. Not even in the name of your family. The Rose family does not have a sixth-level divine choice, so it is not suitable to expand the territory."
"The most important thing is that I want the Bull Leader, and your family can't stop me."
Swaro said it sincerely, and he couldn't refuse the most delicious cake.
"really..."
Field sighed: "Then I only want the border fortress."
He obviously has enough military exploits, but he doesn't get the right treatment.
"The imperial subsidies and ordnance are given to the fortress." Lucy added, "There is not much difference between taking the fortress and taking the entire territory."
"No, there is a big difference. What if I said, I don't even want to see the subsidies and ordnance sent over, but they all belong to the local lords? I am solely responsible for the maintenance, construction and city defense weapons of the fortress."
Field smiled slightly and showed his killing move.
The nobles robbed the border fortresses just to obtain massive subsidies, rather than to face the zombie tide and defend the empire.
Swaro was confused: "Then what are you doing with the fortress?"
"Obtaining a reliable entrance and exit and trade transfer station, my fiefdom is claimed at night, and I am tired of tariffs and people's faces. As long as I capture the border fortress, I can open up the northern province, or retreat safely from the north. "
"ah?"
Swaro was even more confused. This behavior seemed outrageous to him.
It's like buying a Chanel bag just to carry a salted fish. The value of all the territory in the north is not enough to earn a hair from a bull.
"Why do you look like this? I still want to develop Morning Veil and Cloud Veil. I will prove to everyone that the Northern Province contains endless potential."
Field deliberately held his head high, with fighting spirit blazing in his eyes. He looked like a middle-schooler who had read too many chivalry novels.
"Pfft~" Lucy smiled, feeling the confusion cast by Field. Lucy quickly covered her mouth, cast a sensual wink, and explained, "Sorry, I thought of something happy."
Swaro: "Are you serious?"
"Of course, serving the country is my lifelong ambition." Field said righteously.
Swaro's thoughts were racing.
Being able to get all the subsidies, without having to worry about the fortress' expenses, is also a favor to the Ross family.
Damn it, is there such a good thing?
Swaro's eyes shone, and he slapped the table and said: "Nephew Field, I saw you right, you are indeed a loyal knight of the empire! However, border security is not a trivial matter. I also need a thousand troops stationed, and all their expenses and equipment, You have to bear it, one hundred thousand gold coins a year."
This is a clear request for money.
Lao Deng, you are so shady. One hundred thousand gold coins a year, stationed in Autuman, right? Field was almost fuming.
"It's easy to say, but my caravans and people in the territory are not allowed to pay any form of tax when entering and leaving the Bull Territory. Moreover, I enjoy the right of passage for the army and caravans in the Bull Territory."
"It's a small matter, in order to promote the generosity of chivalry, I allow it."
Sivaro laughed and said to himself: How many merchants can a piece of shit Night Leader have and how many coins can he collect?
Seeing that Swaro relented, Field was afraid that he would regret it after seeing through his weakness, so he immediately detailed the cession of the fortress.
The two sides had a heated exchange and finally reached an agreement.
Border Fortress Agreement
The agreement was: Field's performance in this battle was mediocre and without merit. The five chosen rebels were all killed by the coalition of nobles. Among them, the bodies of the two chosen ones from the Shadow Cult were finally delivered by Field (the bodies of the deacons of the Shadow Cult can be exchanged for bounties)
The border fortress no longer belongs to the Bull Territory and is owned by the Nightfall Territory. All assistance for the fortress has nothing to do with Field. Field needs to provide a garrison fee of 100,000 gold coins a year. The number of garrison is finally determined to be a symbolic fifty people, not a thousand people.
From now on, the Bull Territory will be open to Field's highest authority, allowing tax-free passage and business.
When they got the contract, Field and Swaro breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
Field's heart relaxed, followed by continuous ecstasy.
There was a safe retreat channel, a trade transfer station, and a fortress with strong defense, as well as a life-lock of incalculable value.
Moreover, although the act of giving up military merit cannot be concealed from those who are interested, it is conducive to continuing to hide the strength and reducing the possibility of retaliation by the rebels.
Although Field still wants more in his heart, it is difficult to obtain more now. He can only secretly swear that he must continue to accumulate strength and let all nobles act according to his face in the future.
As for the compensation, as long as you have enough strength, you can tear it up casually.
Swaro was also very happy. The more he looked at Field, the more friendly he became. His mind was full of: How can this child be so sensible?
"Nephew Field, I appreciate you as an aggressive young man. Well, I see your knights riding commercially available war horses, which is not in line with your status."
"Lucy, allocate a hundred silver horses to Field, both male and female, don't begrudge the stallions."
"This is a rare Warcraft hybrid horse. At least one-half of it can grow into a first-level war horse." Swaro patted Field on the shoulder, "Go to the banquet and have fun."
"Thank you very much."
Field smiled, made a noble salute, and walked out of Swaro's tent.
Today's dinner was held outdoors, with bonfires everywhere, and dancers twisting their bodies and trying their best to show off their curves.
Servants carried ice buckets, ready to provide the nobles with ice-cold drinks and fine wine.
I don’t know where they found the elegant wooden table. Various delicacies were placed on the table, but no one took a look. Those who can attend this dinner are all military nobles, and they have their own pride.
The nobles mingled with each other, and when Field arrived, several male nobles immediately came over with wine glasses.
"Good evening, Sir Field."
Field was puzzled as to why a group of male nobles suddenly came over.
"Are there any more Happy Beans? Don't get me wrong, I don't want to eat them myself, but trade them." A young man with a weak face grinned, "Listen to Simon, you have the supply."
"Me too, even if it costs ten gold coins each, I will buy it. I need a lot." The male noble with deep bags under his eyes echoed, "Recently, there are fewer and fewer Happy Beans. They are expensive but not available, but it makes me anxious to death." ”
"Oh~ This matter is easy to talk about. I have already asked the army to transport the potion."
Field couldn't help but give a thumbs up at the corner of his mouth: "I promise to satisfy you and restore glory."
"Tsk, man." Some female aristocrats sneered in disgust and meanness when they heard Field's words, "They only spend money for pleasure and lower their worth."
Glancing at them, Field still kept smiling and said secretly: Girls, you are the main force in exploding gold coins.
"Hello ladies, I have recently acquired some precious treasures."
Field held the wine glass and slowly came forward: "It's a treasure that is very suitable for nobles. I wonder if you have heard of it. It's called soap."