Grandmaster Hunter of Age of Mythology

Tan Aili was born with a crystal clear mind, as if she could see through all the conspiracies and conflicts of interest in the world at a glance.

She could see the little calculations in Blainey's mind as clearly as seeing beads in transparent glass. Although Blainey's calculations were not earth-shattering, they were also very detailed and meticulous.

Blaney had a rather clever plan in mind. He planned to take a detour and go to a specific place to suppress the bandits. That place was an earldom, and this earldom was somewhat special. The earl was secretly arbitrarily colluding with the church to gain independence.

Blaney was full of ambition, his eyes fixed on the earldom, thinking about how to conquer it in one fell swoop in the name of the Imperial Guards.

Behind this seemingly simple military operation, there are actually intricate considerations from multiple parties and a carefully planned strategic layout.

From a political point of view, there are many advantages to operating under the guise of the Imperial Guard.

First of all, the Imperial Guards had the legal power to attack, which allowed them to cleverly avoid possible malicious comments and accusations from the aristocratic circles.

After all, they were justified in going on a mission in the name of the Imperial Guards, so even if others were dissatisfied, it would be difficult for them to openly refute it.

And then, the key figure Tan Aili will appear. She will make full use of this hard-won military achievement as a bargaining chip and go to the palace to start a crucial negotiation.

As for the target of the negotiations, it was the territory located in the mountains.

Although this area is geographically somewhat remote compared to the vast empire, precisely because of this, the empire pays relatively little attention to it.

Therefore, it is highly likely that Blaney and his family acquired the land.

Once this land is successfully acquired and belongs to the Blaney family, it will be of epoch-making significance for the entire family.

You know, in the world of nobility, power and land have always been the core elements to judge the status of a family. However, for a long time, the Blaney family has always been in a relatively weak state in terms of military strength.

If they rashly plunge into some bloody and cruel land war, it will inevitably lead to huge casualties and deal a heavy blow to the family.

Acquiring land through this clever strategy today is undoubtedly a wiser and less risky option.

It is very likely that they will be suppressed by other big families, and their reputation in the aristocratic circle will be damaged, making it difficult for them to gain a foothold in various affairs in the future.

By acquiring land in this clever way, their family was able to avoid bloodshed and maintain a firm foothold in the aristocratic circle full of open and secret struggles.

As for Tan Aili, after weighing the pros and cons, she felt that this plan had many feasibility and benefits. After all, this matter was profitable for both parties.

The Blaney family was also well aware that their military strength was limited. If they took the risk of attacking the earldom directly, it would be like hitting a rock with an egg, so they encouraged Tan Aili to launch this battle.

For Tan Aili, the army she led had strong combat effectiveness, and she was quite confident in attacking such an earldom, which could almost be said to be foolproof.

Moreover, this plan will also bring great business opportunities to the Shadow Moon City Merchants Group. The Shadow Moon City Merchants Group plays an important role in the local business circle and has always been eager to expand its business territory.

Once the two sides successfully open up a new trade route, it will be like opening up a brand new treasure house.

Merchants will be able to transport Shadowmoon City's rich goods to new areas, and also bring local treasures back to Shadowmoon City.

Whether it is handicrafts, spices, or valuable items unique to the local area, they can all be exchanged in trade.

This kind of two-way trade will inevitably bring huge profits to both parties, and the profits will flow into the pockets of merchants like an endless spring.

Although both Tan Aili and Blainey are fighting for the stable development of the country, their dedication to the country does not prevent them from cleverly pursuing personal gain.

Before this, the relationship between Tan Aili and Blainey was tense. After all, in the face of interests, both of them have their own ideas and insistence, and a small spark may trigger a fierce conflict.

However, the situation changed at this time, and the two of them could no longer conflict with each other.

The most important reason for this is Kashen. As long as Kashen is around, Tan Aili becomes more rational in dealing with her relationship with Blainey.

Because both sides knew that with their current strength, if they fought each other, both would suffer losses. Just like two ferocious beasts biting each other, they would only end up with bruises all over their bodies.

And if both parties choose to cooperate, it will be like two powerful alliances merging, forming an even more powerful force that can gain a hundredfold benefit in all aspects.

They may have to fight all the way, and even the lords who have not compromised with the church will face the issue of land reform...

Using military force to promote policies will achieve twice the result with half the effort, but this is basically not possible in peacetime. This time the army is passing by, and forcibly promoting the land policy will definitely offend the major nobles and harm their interests.

As long as the person is dissatisfied, Tan Aili will crush him without hesitation and has no intention of resolving the issue through legal means.

This is the convenience of having soldiers, so this time they marched and decided to use force to promote the new land policy, so that the court's ability to control the territory would be strengthened...

This is only Tan Aili, who completely disregards the rules among nobles. The king does not know that she has such an idea at the moment, and has actually violated a taboo.

However, if the country was governed with traditional techniques, the possibility of land reform was very slim, so the king's appointment of someone in charge had an unexpected effect.

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Sheldon Castle is a historic building that was built in 1181…

At this time, Kashin was standing in the blacksmith shop with full concentration, holding a heavy hammer in his hand, constantly hammering the hair-thin steel wire in front of him.

As time went by, he became more and more proficient in this skill, and each swing of the hammer seemed to have a unique rhythm and beat.

However, it is no easy task to forge this fine hair wire into a flawless piece.

Even if the force of a hammer is slightly off, the steel wire as fragile as a hair will break instantly; or if the force applied to a certain part is not uniform enough, the local firmness will be greatly reduced.

Therefore, Kashin must maintain a high level of concentration and precise control to ensure that every strike is just right.

After a long period of persistent efforts, Kashin's hammering skills have gradually approached the realm of exquisiteness.

On this morning, the sun shone on the open space in front of the blacksmith shop. Several guards climbed to a high place as Kashin requested, and then threw fresh eggs high into the air.

Kashin was seen holding the huge blue hammer, wielding a magical weapon, and deftly heading towards the eggs falling from the sky.

The moment the egg came into contact with the hammer, Kashin cleverly used his superb skills to successfully reduce the impact of the falling egg by adjusting the angle and strength of the hammer.

The amazing thing is that the eggs seem to have taken root on the hammer, staying firmly on it without any signs of cracking. The whole scene looks thrilling and full of wonderful charm, which makes people marvel at it.

Although this hammering skill was considered quite good by others, it was still difficult for Kashin to be satisfied.

You know, what he pursued was to achieve the ultimate control over the hammer. However, according to the standards in Tommy Tun's inheritance, the current level was far from perfect.

Because according to the book, only those who can forge a steel wire that is ten meters long and as thin as a hair without any error can be said to truly meet the requirements.

Because of this, Kashin did not dare to slack off for a moment. He worked hard every day and practiced the hammer technique unremittingly.

As time went by, his arm strength improved greatly. His arms, which were already quite strong, were now even more muscular and full of power.

Not only that, his entire body shape has also changed significantly. His muscle lines have become increasingly clear and distinct, and his figure is gradually approaching perfection, making him as majestic and powerful as the Hercules described in the novel.