Realm of Power

547 Cold Thorn (5)

In the spacious banquet hall of the Duke's Palace, low and plaintive dance music was playing softly, but there were not many people dancing on the dance floor. The host of this banquet, Governor Lofthauser, who had just arrived, was looking... He looked at several beautiful and noble ladies from the Tvalinina region.

Their charming figures rotated high on the stage next to the dance floor with the dance music, like breastflies crossing the calm water, perfectly displaying their plump and full figures, colorful costumes, and charming postures. ,

“These are some beauties.”

Duke Lofthauser opened his dry and warm mouth and looked at these beautiful bodies, the thin and graceful waist and the protruding heights. In his mind, he was already imagining these beautiful prey, crying in joy under his crotch. The coquettish look when she screamed, especially one of the red-headed ones, who would take advantage of her partner's turn from time to time to seduce him with her fiery eyes, made him feel like a cat.

These are naturally the work of the warm and comfortable Lieutenant Governor,

In order to please this new boss, and to catch up with this boss who came from a wealthy family in Kyoto, Marquis Chaibaud, who is ambitiously moving towards bigger goals, has even abandoned his old foundation.

Among these beautiful and charming people, apart from a few who are his lovers, there is also Lady Onafy, who is famous throughout the Tvarin region. This is a famous passionate person, ever since her poor knight husband. She died in a battle with the Kugits, and her release became famous.

I always have a never-ending attitude towards studying how to make men more durable and virile.

There is even a legend that this lady announced in a high profile that "the power of horses can greatly improve the function of her male partner" during a certain i-person meeting and expressed great satisfaction with this discovery.

“This effort was not in vain.”

Seeing Duke Lofthauser completely intoxicated, Marquis Chaibaud, who had been sitting in a relatively private position, calmed down the heaviness in his heart and felt that the money was worth it. If the new superior could be satisfied , my life is considered thin.

Ever since most of the lords of the three northern counties were arrested on charges of treason, Marquis Chaibaud has been in an inexplicable panic. The power of Kyoto has planted a deep fear in his heart.

The last incident of running away before the battle was completely caused by being scared. Although His Majesty the King did not investigate and was concealed by him, the newly appointed Minister of Military Affairs Plais is not so easy to fool.

No one knows when the army from Kyoto will savagely knock on their own generals, like the lords who were arrested in advance, and send him to a prison from which he can never come out, and then wait there until Lao Shou, or His limbs were directly tied with wooden shackles, and the sinner was left to starve to death in the secret room of his castle.

This kind of torture is not uncommon in Ruidian law enforcement records. Many lords punished disobedient small farm owners in this way. Because they died in their own homes, even if someone asked, they could calmly say "This is It was just an oversight. How did I know that locking limbs could also cause death?"

Next to the dance floor, there are six small round tables. Next to each small round table are four carved mahogany armchairs. Even with such a small number of seats, the guests are not full.

Because apart from Lofthauser's family, the only outsiders participating in this birthday party were a few newly appointed city lords from the three northern counties, including the new lord of the Argyle region, the Marquis of Halle, and his confidant General Machu. Ka, and Lofthauser's own confidant General Pechea and his family.

Although the three northern counties are not the front line against the Dongting Cavalry, they are not far from the Boggart Corridor where the fierce fighting is taking place. It can be said that they are within the troop mobilization range of the Ministry of Military Affairs. From time to time, dispatch orders from the Ministry of Military Affairs come from the front line. , this place has become the motivation to support this counterattack in advance. The large quantities of materials previously hoarded by the lords of the three northern counties are now being continuously transferred out from here. There is already a rumor among the aristocracy.

"The arrests of the lords of the three northern counties are entirely due to the royal family's intention to seize these materials."

Under this situation, the new Governor Lofthauser's birthday party naturally did not dare to be too public, lest it attract everyone's attention and even bring an unfortunate fate to himself.

You must know that Minister of Military Affairs Prais is famous for his ruthlessness. Even the personnel transfer list that was just passed caused fierce opposition from the entire Palaven knights, and there was a hint of thrift that refused to go to the front to participate in the battle. This tough man The Minister of Military Affairs still went his own way in stimulating the court meeting, and finally used the crisis of the war situation and the need for speed as an excuse, so that His Majesty the King had to acquiesce to the list.

This undoubtedly led to a variety of speculations from the outside world. Among them, the one that convinced the nobles the most was that His Majesty Harlaus had some mental problems after suffering many defeats.

He seems a bit nervous when dealing with anything, even trivial matters will cause him to overreact. This is not without evidence.

Just three days ago, news came back from the Boggart Corridor where the fierce fighting was going on. A civilian officer named Tirango, while going to the front line to take over the command of the army, had an affair with the commander of the Emeline area, Marquis Leon. conflict,

As a result, the Marquis of Leon, who was also the local lord, thought he had been insulted, and immediately ordered that the entire Tirango civilian officer's family be demoted as slaves, and they would never be able to stand up again.

This undoubtedly touched the nerves of the Minister of Military Affairs, Plais. Soon, the law enforcement team from the Ministry of Military Affairs surrounded the home of this bold Marquis and threw him into prison.

Of course, everyone knows the real reason.

That is the property accumulated by the Leon family for decades, which makes Prais jealous, who is worried about the shortage of military funds. Now the kingdom's treasury is in trouble and military expenditures are seriously insufficient. The fiscal deficit is shocking.

There are more people in various places resisting the tax increase than one. Of course, he will find an excuse to take the assets of the Leon family as his own.

Although Marquis Chaibaud does not think that his pitiful assets can compare with the wealthy Leon family, the number is still very considerable, and as the war continues, the three northern counties have become more and more important. If he If you don’t want to follow in the footsteps of the Leon family, the best way is to find a backer in Kyoto.

"Are you the Lieutenant Governor Chai Bird?"

Not far away, a serious-looking middle-aged nobleman was walking towards him holding a glass of red wine. Compared with the tall body of the Duke, this middle-aged nobleman looked much thinner.

But his body is very strong, his spirit is also very strong, and his eyes are bright and lively in his deep-set eye sockets. He is the chief executive sent by Kyoto this time. The real Bo Anglin is from a vassal family of the royal family. collectively,

In Ruidian, the royal family also has vassals. Of course, the role of these vassals is more to manage the territory directly under His Majesty's jurisdiction on behalf of His Majesty. The middle-aged noble who came over was named Sarikker, one of the royal administrators. one,

He and his family have served the Redian royal family for 150 years. It is said that his ancestor is a descendant of a knight who died in the battle to protect the king. Although he is a vassal of the royal family,

"Lord Sarikr, it's such an honor to see you here."

Chaibaud stood up quickly. He knew that his status as deputy governor was not worth showing off in front of this pure Bo Anglin. Being able to see him already made Marquis Chaibaud feel dizzy with honor. He was very different from the good governor. Compared to your Excellency, this one is obviously more valuable to take refuge in. However, because this Sir has been handling dispatching affairs in Wahan in the southern part of the northern county, he has never had the opportunity to take refuge in him.

"Don't be so formal. I'm just a political officer working for His Majesty the King."

Sariker had a smile on his face. Although he spoke lightly, the arrogance on his face was clearly visible.

Although he is a vassal, it depends on whose vassal he is not. Being able to be appointed by His Majesty the King as the administrative officer of the three northern counties shows the importance of Sariker in the king's heart. Even the wealthy families in Kyoto would not dare to act casually when they see him. provoke,

"I heard that Twalimburg once withstood the siege of 50,000 Kugits. From this point of view, Lord Chabod is indeed a brave general. Even the evil enemy had to flee far away."

Sarilke calmly sat down next to Marquis Chaibaud and had an animated conversation with the newly rising star of the kingdom. Suddenly his face sank and he asked solemnly,

"No, that's just a small victory."

Chai Bod responded with an embarrassed look on his face. Big beads of sweat rolled down his head, making his face look paler. That battle has always been his heartache. If anyone asked, Chai Bod would definitely be satisfied. He had a proud face, wishing to boast that he was a fearless warrior who could smile proudly even in the face of the enemy's thousands of troops. However, in front of this sharp eyes like lightning, he didn't know why he was so dangerous. There was a chill that chilled Chai Bod's whole body,

"A small victory of 1,000 people defeating 50,000 people is only considered an insignificant small victory in the heart of Master Chai Bod. How many famous generals will be ashamed of it?"

Sarilke smiled at the corners of his mouth and was noncommittal about Chaibaud's answer. Regarding that false report of military information, Sarilke, as the adjutant of the Royal Guards Knight, certainly knew what was going on.

That was simply a big lie, and it was only concealed because the situation required it. This time I was on an important mission, so it was naturally impossible for me to let this kind of lie about military information happen again. Saying hello to this guy in advance was also a hint.

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