Two days later, Roland Wimbledon's fleet arrived at the Chishui City Wharf.
Count Delta, who had already received the news, seemed to take it seriously. Not only did he send someone to clean the pier from the inside out, but he also hung up silk satin and bunting flags in eye-catching places. On the day of his arrival, he personally led the crowd out of the city gate and greeted them in the suburbs. His attitude was much more enthusiastic than when the First Army visited before.
As the big nobles in the central region, George Naray and Guy Julian are naturally in the welcome queue.
I have to say that the pomp of the new king is indeed eye-catching. It is not the first time that George has seen the steel ship named after the fourth prince, but seeing it again after more than half a year still gives a shocking feeling. sense. The number of stone boats neatly arranged at the back was much more than last time, and its snow-white chimneys were integrated with the thick smoke, like a column of pillars. When the soldiers in uniforms of the same color walked down the pier, he couldn't help but feel a feeling of envy in his heart. If the Panshi family also had such an army to serve him, let alone Chishui City, even the one in the palace of the royal capital. That throne is not something that cannot be expected.
"This fool, I really don't know how to get it," George spat, "When I was in the capital five or six years ago, he was obviously the most unbearable one, not to mention compared with several eldest sons, even his Younger sister, she looks more polite than him."
"Doesn't this mean that the fourth prince is the one who hides the deepest?" Earl Sanhe shrugged. "It's not something a fool can do to stand out from the frontier and develop to where it is today. See you later. But remember to change your smiling face and try to show your enthusiasm."
"Of course I know," George replied indifferently. "With the royal family as an opponent, even if he is really a fool, I will do my best. You don't have to worry about that."
"That's good."
At this moment, a loud trumpet sounded in the direction of the wharf, and there was a commotion in the crowd. You don't need to look to know that the West Territory is in charge, or the new King of Greycastle, Roland Wimbledon, has appeared.
"How are your preparations?" George asked quietly.
"Fifty-one people have already entered," Guy pretended to be looking forward to His Majesty's arrival, and said without looking back, "In two more days, the rest will be arranged."
"I'm pretty much the same here," he raised the corner of his mouth slightly. "It seems that there is still time left, so now I'm even more confident."
Regarding Roland's actions after entering Chishui City, he and Guy have discussed many times. The most likely one is to reach an agreement with the lord, Count Delta, and then announce the news of taking back the power of enfeoffment. After all, Chishui is a big city, and the surrounding There are many nobles with territories, so it is impossible to fight as quickly as Liuye Town.
Considering Delta's indecisive temperament, I am afraid that this decision will take him tossing and turning for two or three days to make it. In addition to waiting for the news to spread, and the time for other nobles' emotions to ferment, it is enough for them to silently fill in a few new secret passages. Sufficient manpower.
After that, as long as the clock strikes midnight and they rush into the castle together, the snow powder weapon can be rendered useless. In the face of absolute numerical superiority and favorable terrain, Roland Wimbledon will definitely be unable to fly.
"Here he is," Guy reminded.
George immediately put on a smiling face and moved forward. The first row of the team was the family members of the Lord Lord, and the second row was the turn of the great nobles.
Count Delta was at the side of the new king, and introduced the greeter with a flattering face. Seeing his round face that was so smiling that he could barely see his eyes, and his trembling double chin, George felt a nausea in his heart.
If he remembered correctly, when Tifeke led his army through Chishui City, the lord also flattered the second prince.
"Your Majesty, this is the owner of Panshi Ridge, Earl George Narui." Delta finally walked up to him.
"Salute to you, Your Majesty," George put his right hand on his chest, bent down deeply, and said in the most enthusiastic tone, "Panshiling is rich in tea and fruit wine with the most mellow taste. If you are willing to appreciate it, it will be mine. pleasure."
"Really?" Roland's response was a bit unexpected, "Where is your territory?"
At this time, you shouldn't take the attitude of a superior person to express that your heart has been received. Will you visit it when you have time? However, he quickly replied, "Just two miles east of Chishui City, the first mountain you see is the territory of the Narui family."
"It sounds like the scenery should be good, I hope you can cherish it," Xin Wang patted his shoulder and said with a smile.
cherish? What does it mean
George frowned secretly and said on the surface, "Yes, Your Majesty."
There was no accident during the welcoming process. After everyone had seen Roland, Count Delta announced that a grand dinner would be held at the lakeside villa tonight, and then ordered the knights to clear the way ahead to escort the king into the city.
Everything was as he planned, and it was even better that the new king's army did not crowd into Chishui City in a swarm, but set up camp in the suburban dock area, and Roland had only a escort of less than a hundred people. After entering the castle, it is estimated that there are only about twenty people who can stay by the bedroom at all times.
The result is a foregone conclusion.
But for some reason, he felt a little uneasy. Roland's smile didn't seem to be smiling at him... However, he couldn't tell the specific meaning, he just felt an inexplicable chill lingering in his heart.
George shook his head and suppressed all the distracting thoughts in his mind. Maybe it was just a misunderstanding. He thought to himself, even if the other party had any thoughts, the moment he entered the castle would be in vain and wait until the new king fell into his hands. Talk to him about what happened today.
At that time, I don't have to flatter myself, and the other party shouldn't be in the mood to show such a weird smile.
The night came on schedule.
All city residents know that the last prince of the Wimbledon royal family is now in Chishui City, and he is most likely the king of the entire Graycastle, so the city is like a festival. The huge inner city is brightly lit, and the lakeside villa is even more so. It has always been a place to entertain distinguished guests. The banquet hall is built on the big lake connected to the Chishui River. The corridor leads to the shore, and even living water can be seen in the hall.
In order to please the new king, Count Delta spared no effort to bring all the seasonal delicacies of the surrounding area to the table, some ingredients that even George had never seen.
But his mind was not on eating.
In addition to paying attention to Roland Wimbledon's actions, those nobles who are close to the lord of Chishui City are also the focus of his attention.
When the new king appeared in the banquet hall, he couldn't help frowning.
All the people who followed Roland were women.