After Derrick's troops marched outside the city gate, Bandak came with a dozen soldiers to see them off.
When Bandak was encouraging the soldiers who were about to go to Durandal to cheer.
Some civilians flocked to the streets inside the city gate.
Derrick sent someone to ask why these people came.
As a result, after asking clearly, it was found that these people were family members of soldiers who died in battle.
They had long heard the news that the lord was going to send someone to Durandal, and when they saw a column of their troops heading towards the city gate this morning, they hurriedly followed them.
The families of the soldiers all held some ordinary sacrifices in their hands.
They couldn't go across the desert to visit the graves of soldiers, so they could only ask Derrick's soldiers to bring these gifts to the graves of their relatives.
Seeing this scene, Derrick felt mixed emotions in his heart.
The soldiers under Derrick were all staring at Derrick: According to the rules of the army, if he does not agree, they cannot accept such a request.
Derrick pondered for a while, nodded and said, "Put it in the backup carriage."
All the soldiers who received the request solemnly put the sacrifices received on the carriage behind the team.
After delaying at the city gate for a while, Derrick bid farewell to Bundak and led the army into the desert. Disappeared in the wind and dust.
A few days after Derrick and the others arrived in Durandal, Dherim's messenger sent a message: Durandal's reservoir project has officially started.
This is the result obtained by Kant after the ministers of the two factions fought hard.
Other projects in Durandal will be discussed after the completion of the reservoir.
Derrick and the others also led the army to participate in the construction of the reservoir.
It is expected that after two months, the initial results will be seen.
Kant sat in the Senate Hall of the Royal Palace, checking the progress of Dehrim's outward investment every day.
A few days ago, Kant also received a sample of the national emblem selected from the people. This time the national flag and national emblem are collected from the private sector. We received many proposals with excellent designs.
Kant chose a proposal that best met his original vision.
Let the ritual officials in the palace make corresponding finished products.
It is planned to wait until the founding of the People's Republic of China is announced, and then it will be officially launched.
Naturally, the households who designed the adopted schemes were generously rewarded.
Cumberland's port route has officially opened, but so far, this seaport has only reached an agreement with the Elven Kingdom to communicate with each other. However, the distance between the main city of the Elven Kingdom and Cumberland has been greatly reduced. In the past, it took three days to travel by horse-drawn carriage, but now it only takes one day to travel by boat.
In a few days, it will be Kant's birthday.
For Kant, such a day is nothing to look at.
However, the court officials in the palace are extremely concerned about this.
On the day before Kant's birthday, the palace was decorated with colorful lights.
"Lord." The ceremony officer came to the Senate Hall again.
It's lunch time now, after Kant finished his dessert, he rinsed his mouth with green tea. Sighing to the ceremony officer, "Recently, you are really a frequent visitor."
"Excuse me, I came to disturb you during the lord's meal time." The ceremony officer saluted humbly.
"It's okay, you came at a good time. I have already used my lunch." Kant replied, "What's the matter this time?"
"The list of ministers invited to the lord's birthday party tomorrow has been sorted out. I will hand it over to the lord for your review," the ceremony officer replied.
"Well, it's pretty good." Kant nodded after briefly looking at the list.
After speaking, he handed the list back to the ceremony officer.
"In addition, the Ministry of Rituals has formulated a new set of dresses for the lord's birthday. I hope you can appreciate it yourself, the lord." The ceremony officer said with his head down.
"Actually, you don't have to worry so much." Kant frowned.
"The lord's birthday is a day of the year that is as important as the New Year. The Ministry of Rituals must naturally make competent preparations." The ritual officer insisted.
Kant couldn't help but stroked his forehead. In the past few days, the etiquette officials in the palace have been busy in and out. The entire court and the people knew that it would be the lord's birthday next.
Even Derrick and others in Durandal sent congratulatory letters.
Such an atmosphere really made Kant a little uncomfortable.
"Then show it to me first." Kant compromised.
The ritual officer nodded: "Yes."
Then he stepped aside, clapped his hands and said, "Present a new dress."
Two ceremonial officials carried the wooden stakes with dresses on them and walked into the hall. Put it neatly in the hall, and then pushed it aside.
Kant looked up, with a hint of praise in his eyes.
"This dress is made with the implication of the national emblem chosen by the lord a few days ago. It is based on cinnabar color, and the pattern on the brocade dress was made overnight by several skilled female workers. The lines are smooth. Overall, it is simple and elegant. , and your temperament is also very compatible with the lord." The etiquette officer introduced from the side.
"It's very well done." Kant praised: "However, such a dress is very expensive, so we should stop focusing on it in the future."
Kant naturally had his own worries in his heart: Dherim seemed to have a bright future, it was his own ability and the sacrifices of many soldiers that made it possible for the people of Dherim to have a bright vision for the future.
But as a lord, he can't forget the cruel reality behind this beauty, and now it's just a good start. Kant would not be satisfied with this, let alone stop here and enjoy it.
What he wants to convey to everyone: not only his ambition, but also his determination.
If anyone noticed his extravagance, the energy that Dehrim had gathered with great difficulty would gradually loosen.
For the current Kant, in terms of material conditions: he can sleep on a comfortable bed every day, and his daily meals include delicious red wine and delicious dishes. It is enough.
If you want to ask for more in this regard, you have to match the capabilities of your own country with it.
In this way, both the people and the courtiers will be convinced by you.
Kant asked the guards on the side to come forward and moved the dress to the side hall.
When the ceremony officer saw that Kant had accepted the gown, he left with peace of mind, and withdrew with his subordinates.
Kant sat in the Senate Hall, thinking: According to the schedule, there will be a big gathering tomorrow.
At the assembly, Kant would address the people of the city as well as the high officials of the court.
During the year, the opportunity to hold such a gathering is relatively rare. Most of the time, there is such an opportunity during the New Year.
(end of this chapter)