Zongman: Became the owner of Uesugi at the beginning

"The prefect has just passed away. Is it inappropriate to hold a birthday party?" Xia Ge casually probed. Viscount Abel is the first heir of the South family. Given the importance of South in the local area, Abel must not have come here for trivial matters. , and the only major event recently is the death of the prefect.

"The three earls and other nobles of North County will also honor you." Abel said with a smile. In other words, everyone in the circle will come.

Xia Ge nodded. Originally, he was a subordinate of the prefect in name, and he was also a member of the network. Now that the prefect is dead, he is out of touch with the network. But he is also a Teigu envoy, and others want to ignore him. Neither can be done, the only two options are to win over and exterminate.

Because everyone still doesn't know what the new prefect is, before the other party arrives, we must first make the internal monolithic, so as to protect the old interest group.

"my pleasure."

The two shook hands, and Abel felt that this was the smoothest of several expected results. The other party agreed very happily, and it seemed that he was not the kind of righteous partner.

Only the armored man wondered why they were waiting at the door, and Xia Ge would come out from inside.But seeing that Abel didn't mean to ask, he had no choice but to turn a blind eye.

Abel said goodbye and left, the carriage drove slowly out of the street, Xia Ge also turned and walked in the door.

"How about it, I didn't let them in." Ma Yin came out from behind the tree in the door.

"Additional meals..." Xia Ge felt that being able to watch the house was something to be encouraged, but the mobile alchemy golem was really used to watch the house.

They are wearing black robes and masks on their faces, apart from their slightly stiff movements, they look no different from real people.

Ma Yin is now wearing a black and white maid outfit, her pink hair is tied up by a lace headband, and due to the weather, her lower body is wearing white pantyhose.

In the castle, Esdeth sat with his arms folded at the lower left of the dining table, with vegetable soup and meatloaf in front of him. The new guy studied the food for a day and finally reached the point where he could eat it.

Xia Ge walked in and sat on the chair at the front, with warm waves coming from the fireplace behind him.

"good evening……"

Estes picked up the fast food when he saw him sitting down. Although Shager didn't ask for these things, he still had to show respect.

Because she now needs to pay loyalty to this guy according to the contract, and as a guarantee of the contract, she only knows that the other party is very strong.

Xia Ge looked at Ma Yin who was standing next to him, and said helplessly, "You sit too..."

There were only three people in such a big house, and it was a little unaccustomed for him to stand alone while eating.

Ma Yin hesitated for a moment, but chose to sit down obediently, but she seemed to be on pins and needles.

"Who can tell me what happened today, I always feel that you two are a little abnormal." Shager rubbed his brows and asked.

Esdeth's face changed and he lowered his head to eat, Ma Yin faltered but finally didn't dare to speak.

"Esdes."

"Just a little training."

Xia Ge leaned back slightly, and he said how Ma Yin put on the maid outfit today, seeing Esdeth is like a mouse seeing a cat, the bad character of this guy with emotions is now beginning to show.

"She doesn't need you to train her." Xia Ge glanced at her and said, he was the one who wanted to train her.Although there are suspicions of being biased, Ma Yin is in a weak position after all. Of course, no one is justified.

"Okay..." Estes wisely chose to take a step back.

When Ma Yin looked at Xia Ge, there seemed to be little stars shining in her eyes.

"If there is still raw Mayne in the steak tomorrow, you can eat standing up." Xia Ge pointed out her shortcomings mercilessly, saving her tail from sticking up.

"Yes..." Ma Yin replied disappointedly.

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the next evening.

The carriage passed through checkpoints and stopped in front of the gate of Sosland's castle. Abel and Xiagar got out of the carriage. Someone specially wore formal clothes today.

"Thank you, Viscount, for picking me up personally."

"It should be..." Abel smiled kindly, and he had already learned about the other party's Teigu in the carriage.

Although I haven't heard the detailed background of that Teigu, but being able to manipulate lightning is undoubtedly an aggressive Teigu.

The hall on the first floor is brightly lit, with gilded decorations adorning the corners, famous paintings in the history of the world are hung on the walls, all kinds of gorgeously dressed men and women are mingling with each other, and the band is playing soft music.

"Please come with me." Abel extended the invitation politely, and then led Shager directly to the second floor. Several guards at the entrance gave way after seeing Abel salute.

The first floor can be seen from the balcony on the second floor, but only the guardrail and ceiling can be seen from the first floor.

The second floor is similar to a spacious conference room, with soft seats scattered in a row in a semicircle, and the opening is facing the balcony overlooking the first floor.

Lively voices came from below, but it seemed a little quiet here, as if the banquet was held just to enliven the atmosphere here.

There are no beautiful maids or charming ladies. The only woman here is the gray-haired countess, and the rest are men of all ages.

Everyone was smiling. Years of experience had allowed them to perfect this skill. Their expressions did not express their thoughts, but their attitudes.

Xia Ge and Abel walked over and sat on the vacant seats on the left and right sides of Earl South. Abel was because of his status as the heir of the South family, and Xia Ge was the protagonist of today in a sense.

"Cheers to our Teigu envoy." Marquis Sous raised his glass and said with a smile. His voice was loud and his tone did not hide his joy. Shager's coming here meant that he was willing to be one of them.

"Cheers..." The seven viscounts and the three earls all raised their glasses.

Then the atmosphere on the second floor became a little lively, and everyone began to talk to each other. The Viscount, whose territory was not in good condition, took the initiative to take the responsibility of causing the conversation.

Neither indifferent nor eager, as if Xia Ge had come here for the first time.

"What do you want?" South asked straight to the point. This is a banquet for moths, villains, vampires, betrayers, and pleasure criminals. People need to know themselves.Although they put on the cloak of aristocrats, everyone knew who they were.

"Your title, I'm more interested in this." Xia Ge replied.

South pondered for a while and said: "It's not difficult. Viscounts and below can be bought with gold coins. The local nobles of North County chose to support Ernest, one of the Four Gu Mings. I have been old friends with him for many years. But can you All he bought was a title, and the Earl needs to make real achievements."

Unlike the honorary viscount, the surroundings have their own territories.

The reason why Ornest was able to call the wind and rain in the court was because he had the support of a large number of local nobles. He also had to make corresponding returns as he had not yet monopolized the court. One of the ways was to sell the noble official. No. Exchange coins and support.

"How to operate?" Xia Ge asked curiously.

"Go to a specific place to suppress bandits, even if your strategy is clumsy, they will fall for it, but you need to let go of the leader of the bandits." Sous explained, the leader is naturally theirs, and raising bandits is nothing more than self-respect.

"If I choose the territory to the north of the defense line of the three counties afterwards, will I be able to obtain a real territory?" Xia Ge knew that the reason why he could only get the title was that the land in the three counties was already saturated, and it was necessary to become a powerful noble here. Grab land from others.And such a breach of the old rules will be unanimously resisted.

South frowned and said: "I don't suggest this, you are not the first person to have this idea, every year there are foreign nationalities looting on the north side of the line of defense, the territory cannot be developed at all, let me tell you the truth, this is actually our The result of connivance is also a tacit understanding with other ethnic groups. Only when the war in the north is unstable can the economic center of gravity shift to the direction of the three counties. Originally, the frontier fortress in the north was the absolute center of gravity, and the three counties were responsible for the supply."

He told Shager clearly that the Alliance of Nobles would not provide support in this matter.Because this is contrary to the direction of the overall interests, it is doomed for the new nobles to be alone.

The land on the north side is very eye-catching, but it is more important to compete with the fortress for economic status. Because of the climate, the population of the north land is smaller than other parts of the empire, and the dependence on land is relatively light, and the high-quality land is closer to the imperial capital. On the south side, taking into account the investment of dealing with foreign nationalities every year, the nobles decided on the current overall strategy.

"I still think it's more secure to have my own land." Xia Ge said calmly.

The Marquis of South nodded: "As you wish..."

He felt that Xia Ge was too confident in his status as Teigu's envoy. It was difficult for a single strong man to maintain his territory in the case of air leakage from all sides, even if he could destroy many attacks.

But there is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days, and there will be mistakes in the end, and a single negligence can disintegrate the authority of the lord.

But this is the other party's own business, it's hard to persuade the damn ghost with good words.

"What do I need to pay?"

The intention of the transaction was reached. Shager wanted the title of viscount and the corresponding land on the north side. The latter was an additional item because he did not compete with other nobles. South used the relationship of the noble alliance to help him accomplish his goals and collect rewards.

At the same time, this transaction also represents that Shager has become a member of the alliance in a true sense.

"One: The annual military expenses of the left reserve army need to participate in the joint distribution of the alliance."

Two: Facing the new prefect, you have to stand with everyone when the time comes.

Three: 1 gold coins, the alliance can provide loans, and most of the money needs to be given to Ornest. "

The South family is the leader of the alliance. While gaining the influence of the alliance, they also need to fight for the interests of the alliance. To become the leader requires a huge force.

Four thousand cavalry and regular infantry are used as the guards to control part of the garrison and local militia, plus auxiliary soldiers and civilians. According to the customary habits of the nobles, the South family can pull out an army known as "one hundred thousand". If the alliance Also joined it, the scale is even bigger.

It’s just a bit loose. In history, the example of being overwhelmed by the advantage of less is not far from this.

"Yes, but my left garrison needs to be full." Xia Ge agreed to his conditions, and added his own requirements to it.

"No problem, but you have to implement the full quota before the new prefect arrives." Sous didn't care about this matter, he was just a little surprised how the other party was so rich.

"cheers……"

Others were also trading, which was what they were here for, and the banquet on the first floor continued, with gentlemen and ladies dancing.

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"Is there anyone you like? I can introduce it to you. I believe no lady here will refuse to spend the night with a future Viscount Tegushi." Marquis South smiled gently.

The two stood on the balcony, next to the lively first floor. The ambiguous touch of the male and female body brought the banquet to its climax, but in South's eyes, this scene was like a drama to relax the mood.

"No, thank you Marquis for your kindness." Xia Ge refused, and Estes and the others should still be waiting for him to go back for dinner.

"Then I'll give it to you." Sous didn't show any dissatisfaction, but crossed things like beauty tricks off a certain list in his mind.

The Marquis of Sous and Xia Ge walked side by side. When they reached the first floor, Sous led him straight through the hall in a daze. There were murmurs from the guests, and even the music of the banquet seemed to be stagnant for a moment. .

Jealousy, doubt, eagerness, envy, surprise, etc. are all in the eyes.But no one stepped forward, and the Marquis of South personally accompanied people who were impolite.

Feeling the gazes coming from all directions, Xia Ge laughed dumbly: "The Marquis really flatters me."

This behavior counted as courtesy can easily satisfy people's vanity, and in theory it is more suitable for a guy who has just expressed his desire to become a viscount.

"You are one of us, this is the pomp we should have." Marquis South said, creating a sense of belonging is a difficult task, and he can only do it casually.

The two parted at the door.

……

In the year 1020 of the Imperial Calendar, the situation in the center became more and more severe. The old emperor was bedridden, and something called Qianzhuang quietly appeared in the Northland, and it spread rapidly from the North County to the surrounding area. The new prefect was on his way on horseback.

This year, Chelsea has accomplished many tasks in the Oberg assassination association. The assassination association was hired by the southern rebels to attack the elite assassination team of the empire. It was supposed to join the emerging Esdes Society after clearing the surrounding dangerous species. I had a massage. I am 16 years old this year. In the same year, Xia Ge became a Viscount. The territory is on the north side of the mountain range behind Zuoshao Town. The Left Guard Army is fully staffed. However, to the surprise of other nobles, there are 2000 people of mixed blood. The other 3000 people are wrapped in black robes, and the outside world is collectively called the Faceless Men. They are powerful and fearless.

Viscount Barust.

The territory radiates out from the center of the castle, and is surrounded by planned commercial areas. The plan to absorb refugees started last winter has achieved certain results. After the summer harvest, it has basically stabilized. The harvest targets the emerging aristocrats and burghers, and a large amount of gold reserves has won widespread trust in the surrounding areas. Good one hundred gold coin reward.

"Didn't you eat this morning?" Xia Ge lay shirtless on the bed, and he, who had been corrupted, issued a harsh request like carping.

"Why would I do such a thing?" Estes protested dissatisfiedly. She sat on Xia Ge's back, pressed the thumbs of her hands heavily on the other's spine, and then slowly rubbed it to the sides, drawing After a circle, it returns to the original place.

"This is your punishment for training my maid a year ago." Xia Ge said calmly.

Esdeth's face turned dark, isn't it all about Chen Zhima rotten millet?

She just woke up in the morning, and she was still wearing a nightdress made of black silk. Her breasts under the suspenders had begun to take shape, and she was as slim as a peach. The legs protruding from the skirt were round and slender. Because of her sitting posture, the soles of her feet were facing upwards, and her toes were white and tender. .