Black Knight From Blue Star

Chapter 79 The main reason for the decline of the Jeanna family

 Hardy was changed from a baron to a viscount, and his status level was +1.

  The 40 gold coins that Jeanna's family had always given her as a hire fee were gone, and were replaced by a large fiefdom.

Very big.

The territory that Virginia had previously entrusted was just a forest, and more of a fiefdom in a symbolic sense, telling others that this family was a serious noble.

 The territory given by the Jeanna family is a large area.

 It contains a medium-sized city, Hukaro.

 Three towns, and five villages.

 The total population of this territory has reached more than 200,000, and it has good potential in both commercial and military value.

 Normally speaking, this is not an area of ​​fief that a viscount can obtain, at least it must be a marquis.

  But it also proves from the side how much the Jeanna family values ​​him.

As for the title...because the Jeanne family is a duke, naturally they cannot be granted a vassal higher than a viscount.

 Only the king has the authority to carry out the canonization of viscount and above.

Hadi was sleeping in his tent, looking at the appointment letter in his hand, feeling quite amused.

The main purpose of his coming to the royal city was to eliminate potential threats to his life, but he did not expect that he would become a viscount by accident.

How difficult is it to upgrade to a knighthood?

 The vast majority of knights, who have been loyal to a lord for five or six generations, may not be promoted from knight to baron.

 After all, a carrot is like a pit.

There is only so much area in the territory. If there is no land for you to be entrusted to, even if there is none, you have to wait.

 But the title is hereditary. As long as others have children and descendants, they are not afraid of losing the inheritance.

Even if you only have a daughter, you can still recruit a son-in-law.

 So it is very common for knight families to wait for two to three hundred years.

As for why Hardy was able to obtain such a large territory from the Jeanna family, the reason is simple. That territory was previously owned by Madame Sissi.

　　She has been idle there since she got married.

 Although she has returned to the Jeanne family now, as the heir of the Jeanne family, she no longer needs that territory, so she can naturally give it to the vassal.

Who can take over such an important piece of territory now?

 Of course it’s the ‘savior’ of Jeanne’s family, Hardy.

If it is said that the promotion of knight to baron is one hurdle, then if the baron wants to rise again, it is several hurdles.

 Because the higher the status, the number of senior titles decreases proportionally.

With the identity of a viscount, a city as a base, and the background of the Jeanne family, Hardy is confident that after players enter the game in large numbers, he can use the players' characteristics to influence France's political situation.

 Hardy fell into a deep sleep.

 When he went to sleep the next day, he found that the soldiers in the military camp were all in high spirits and looked at him with even more reverence.

Rogge appeared at this time. He looked at Hadi excitedly and asked, "Master, can we live in Hukaro City in the future?"

Hadi looked at the excited Rogge, and then at the expectant eyes of the other soldiers around him. He nodded and said, "Of course, your household registration can be transferred to Hukaro City in the future."

 There was cheering in the military camp.

 Laughter came and went.

Hardy didn't bother to care about this group of soldiers who looked overly excited. It was necessary to give them proper relaxation.

He went directly to the castle. Now as a vassal of the Jeanne family, he had to 'report' every day. Everyone in the castle was eating breakfast. When Enolin saw him coming in, she immediately asked the maid to bring another one and said with a smile: "I thought you would get up later."

 After all, he was suddenly made a Viscount and gained such a large territory. Everyone, young and old, must have been so excited yesterday that they probably wouldn't be able to sleep until very late.

　　Unexpectedly, Hardy's character was so tenacious and he looked like he was okay.

 But the more this happened, Ainoline felt that her decision was right.

 A young man who can remain rational and self-disciplined in the face of huge interests will have limitless achievements in the future.

"About the alliance, the discussion will be completed tomorrow." Enolin smiled: "So today, you can take a rest."

Hadi looked around and asked, "Where is your Excellency Dora?"

“He went to inform Victor outside the city.” Enolin smiled: “Victor will join you tomorrow to join the royal team.”

Hardy's eyes suddenly opened, and he asked anxiously: "Why did Sir Victor come back?"

"This is the king's request. He said that after all, you have a foreign surname. There must be someone from the Jeanne family to take charge of our staff, otherwise it will be difficult..." Ainolin saw Hardy's face becoming more and more serious, and suddenly her heart For a moment, he vaguely understood something: "Wait, is there something wrong?"

Hardy pressed his temples with a headache. This is the bad thing about women. Sometimes they are too emotional and naive.

But he also knew that it was wrong to have too high demands on women. After all, it would be great to have one empress like Wu Zhao every ten thousand years.

"I hope I'm overthinking it." Hardy explained: "I'm just afraid that the old king and the Lion Faction are mixed together to deal with us."

 Enoline murmured: "It's unlikely."

Hardy finally understood why Enolin was usually very strong, so it stands to reason that the Jeanna family should not be weak. But just a few years later, she "defeated" the Jeanna family to the point where they were about to be removed from the royal bloodline.

Pinning your hopes on the enemy's "foolishness" is highly undesirable.

“Your Excellency Victor’s infantry regiment stationed near the forest farm should not have been withdrawn.” Hardy asked.

Facing Hadi's questioning look, Enolin smiled awkwardly: "Last night, Dora said that they should withdraw and let them meet up with the Blade Knights, and it's time to let the infantry regiment take a rest."

Hadi couldn't eat anymore, so he gently put the tableware back on the table.

"They can't be withdrawn. If you want them to rest, you can send other legions on top, or even send my troops out. That's a strategic location. If we occupy it, even if there are only 200 people, it will still be a threat to the enemy. ." Hardy felt his head hurt more and more: "The royal family is also quite insidious. The old king should be playing the emotional card with you."

 “How did you…” Ainolin was surprised, and then fell silent.

 She understood that the more accurately Hardy guessed, the "stupid" she was.

 The air seemed to be quiet.

Mrs. Sissi looked at the silent Enolin, turned to Hardy and asked: "What should we do?"

 She pushed the plate with breakfast forward.

 There is no leisurely time to eat now.

"I will take the army and leave the city immediately." Hadi thought for a while and said, "You sit at home and hope that things will not develop as I imagined."

 Hardy immediately got up and left the castle.

 Soon... Hadi's army left the manor and headed straight outside the military city.

 Enolin stood on the high platform, looking at the retreating army. She held Madam Sissi's hand: "I am old, and I will leave this family to you to manage from now on."

“Mother, how can you say such a thing? Jeanne’s family has been supported by you all the way.”

Enolin shook her head, her old face full of fatigue: "I'm so tired that I don't even know how to handle things correctly. It's time to hand over power to you young people."

 (End of this chapter)