In the mansion in Panshiling, Earl George Narui finally waited for the messenger from the Western Region. He opened the letter, and after a quick glance, his expression became more and more gloomy.
"What did the letter say?" asked a fidgety baron. From the family crest of the river god on the chest of the questioner, it can be seen that this person is a member of the Leviathan family, whose territory is located at the intersection of the river, and is regarded as a small well-known family in the local area.
And for nobles like him, there are still twenty people in the study.
It can be said that half of the enfeoffed nobles near Chishui City have gathered here.
George looked at the other party coldly, and did not answer immediately, but handed the letter to Guy Julian, Earl of Three Rivers, and after he read it, he slowly said, "Roland Wimbledon deprived him of it. All the powers of the lord of Willow Leaf Town, while taking his territory for himself."
"The new king... really did that?"
"Damn, then the purpose of his trip is really as the previous news said, wanting to take back our titles?"
"Why? It's passed down from my grandfather's generation!"
"Liuye Town is too close to the fortress, and its scale is not large, so it doesn't mean that Chishui City will do the same, right?" Someone suddenly said.
"He didn't swallow Wangdu before, so he probably couldn't. Maybe we should wait and see."
Hearing this, George couldn't help laughing out of anger, "Could it be that Chishui City is farther from the West than Evernight City? Is your territory more expansive than the entire North? Are you blind or stupid? It is not a matter of a day or two for Roland Wimbledon to take back the power of all the nobles. The example of the Northland is in front of you. The news of the merchants repeatedly mentioned this matter. Now even Liuye Town has become a living proof. But you're still wondering if you're the next unlucky person?"
"Pay attention to your wording, Your Excellency."
This mean and rude remark made the nobles frown.
"Let me do it," Guy waved at Earl Panshi, "actually, everyone knows very well that our new king is definitely not an ordinary person. Since he was sent to Border Town, everything he has done has gone above and beyond. Imagination, it is meaningless to use the previous rules and experience to measure the gains and losses. I also asked someone to go to the West to inquire, and Roland Wimbledon has no plans to hide his thoughts at all, no longer divide the land, and the nobles only keep their titles... These are basically It has become the slogan of his management of the territory, and it will be hung on the square in the city."
His calm tone eased everyone's emotions, "You may say that Chishui City is not his territory, but Changsong Fortress was not his at the beginning, let alone the northern border. Roland Wimbledon will become gray sooner or later. King of the Fort, by then, even if he claims that the entire kingdom is his territory, we can only accept it, and this scene is almost certain." Guy paused, "If the fief and the people are lost, What do you guys have left?"
"But what can we do?" Khufu, who is also a baron with Leviathan, couldn't help but said, "His Majesty Tifek has lost, and so has the Church. Who else can stop him? When we came to Chishui City, it’s not like you haven’t seen how they fought within a hundred paces. Snow powder weapons will kill you if you touch them, and heavy armored knights can’t get close. Such power is simply not something we can contend with!”
This remark caused a burst of echoes.
"Of course there is a way," George said coldly. "Although the snow powder weapon is powerful, it is not without weaknesses. It needs an open space to use it. The larger the space, the more amazing its power, but compressed into a narrow environment, it can be used. effect is very limited.”
"Narrow… environment?"
"For example, the lord's castle," he swept over the nobles present one by one, and said word by word, "When Roland Wimbledon arrives in Chishui City, he will definitely live in the castle and there won't be a few guards there, as long as we can send in more people, the situation will turn in our favor.”
"Lord Delta agreed to cooperate with you?" Leviathan asked in surprise.
"With his temperament, how could he do such a thing? Even if he puts a knife on his neck, he probably won't be able to resist." George shook his head disdainfully, "But this guy helped me. There are many secret passages in many busy castles that are connected to the outer city, as long as the people are spread out and placed in in advance."
"How could you... know such a thing?"
"The blessing of Count Toddelta, if it wasn't for him always digging around the city, I wouldn't be able to buy this news from those craftsmen. As the saying goes, rabbits have several dens, and I don't know how to praise him. It’s better to be cautious or timid,” George sneered, “This move was originally intended to deal with him, and it’s not a waste to use it on the fourth prince now.”
"But this is a treason..." Hufu murmured, "and if Roland Wimbledon is killed, his army will also crush us into powder!"
"Who said he was going to kill him?" George knocked on the table displeased. "We just need to control the situation and hold Roland in our hands. If the new king is not dead, his army will not dare to act recklessly, and can even force the other side. Withdraw the army. Once the news spreads, those nobles will undoubtedly stand on our side immediately. Don't forget, the place he actually controls is only the West Territory. When the reversal comes, will the Duke of the North insist on standing There's still a question mark on his side."
"But he always..."
"He's not a real king yet, baron," Guy Julian interrupted, "he hasn't been crowned or announced to the world, we can find another Wimbledon bloodline who believes in a nobleman and follows ancient traditions. The heir of the royal family came to be the king. As long as you look carefully in the capital, such a person will always be found."
"If it really comes to that moment, maybe we don't need to look for someone, someone will already stand up." George lowered his voice, "And you should all know how much benefit you can get from this. On the one hand, you lose everything, on the other hand, the Guangyao family. , is there any need for hesitation?"
There was a commotion among the nobles, and it could be seen that they already had a rough choice in their hearts.
George Narui was not surprised by this result. The nobles he had recruited were more inclined to side with Tifeko. Even if the second prince was no longer there, they would not serve the fourth prince who seriously hindered their interests. Coupled with the temptation of interests, it is enough to make this group of cowards bold.
However, their ability is always limited, if there is no one to lead, it is just a mess. Only he himself is the more suitable candidate to serve as the lord of Chishui City and manage the central region.
After a while, Leviathan and the others seemed to make up their minds, "What are we going to do next?"
"Selection of some trusted knights to follow my command, and the rest... just wait." George said confidently.