"Except for a few leading nobles who are greedy for high commissions, there is no one else. Moreover, the few leading nobles are not good at fighting. Their subordinates are basically some conscripted peasant soldiers." Rick.
The count said with a sigh.
"This time, Count Rick and I had already planned to give up and wanted to go back to organize our troops. After trying a few more times, but it didn't work, we just lost face and went to find those beasts of the Black Mountain Regiment, even though we had our faults.
However, for the sake of high commissions, they are still willing to send troops. However, we still want to be able to rely on our own people or rely on our own people. What is the benefit of the Orians who are so cheap with these money?" Earl Gree asked.
Balian explained.
After Count Grie finished speaking, Count Rick added: "This time, after coming to Wallombre City, I not only learned about your consecutive victory over the Toba pirates, but also witnessed with your own eyes your elimination of the group that caused the city defense battalion to suffer.
Robber, we both decided at that time that you were the person we were looking for!"
After saying this, Earl Gerry and Earl Rick looked at each other, and then Earl Gerry said: "This time, we are willing to pay 50,000 dinars and invite you and your Norandenburg Infantry Regiment to help.
We recapture the castle occupied by Toba pirates.
By the way, in addition to the commission, one-third of the loot will belong to you. As long as the castle can be recovered, we are still willing to share it.
What do you think? Baron Balian, what do you think? This is not just a mercenary. You have helped us a lot and you can gain our friendship."
Seeing these two big shots singing in front of him and trying to deceive him, Balian sneered in his heart. It seemed that they thought they were young and easy to deceive.
War is not a child's play, it is about risking one's own life and the lives of countless people. At the moment, Nolandenburg has only a small number of soldiers. There is really no need to participate in such a battle. It would be too damaging to one's own foundation.
The elite soldiers and generals that were finally cultivated were all damaged in the battle to recover the pirates, and the military strength of Fort Nolandon was about to be reorganized. This was not what Balian wanted to see, nor was his subordinate Eomer.
What Rohir and others wanted to see was that after all, it would take a long time to recover after the injury.
"My two lords, you are overestimating Ai Balian. In the past year, I have only dealt with some insignificant bandits and robbers. I don't have anyone who can bear the battle. Besides, the few times I defeated the Toba pirates, mainly
Defense battles and sneak attacks are not cruel siege battles." After hearing what these two nobles said, Balian decisively rejected them.
Balian's lack of appreciation made Earl Gerry and Earl Rick look ugly. They originally thought that Balian, an upstart with a poor territory, would definitely not refuse their high commission.
After a while, Earl Gerry smiled awkwardly. He looked at Balian thoughtfully, and then asked: "Baron Balian, this matter can still be discussed. If you are not satisfied with the price, we can
Can we still talk?
Of course, in addition to money, if you have any other needs, you can tell us, and we will definitely give you what we can give, and we will not treat you badly."
After Count Gerry finished speaking, Count Rick quickly added: "Yes, yes, as long as you are willing to go, money is not a problem. You can also discuss other requirements. We will not be stingy with whatever we can give."
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Balian stood up seriously and looked at the two of them. After staring for a while, he said: "Two adults, Balian is so lucky to be appreciated by you two. He is really lucky.
However, my Fort Nolanden had just gone through a great battle, and its soldiers had suffered heavy casualties. The new recruits that had just been added were still in the training stage and were not capable of combat effectiveness at all.
It is impossible for me to lead a group of poorly trained soldiers to attack a tall castle guarded by powerful Toba pirates. Then I will die, and I don’t think the two adults have any intention of letting me die."
Seeing Balian smiling and explaining why he didn't agree to them, Count Rick got angry and roared: "Boy, don't give me any face, you are shameless. In Valombre, you can kill a group of refugees even if you recruit them."
Robbers, how come they don’t have enough troops?
If you don’t want to go, just don’t go. Stop talking about these things here!
Let me tell you, if it wasn't for Count Gerry's sake, I would have slapped you with my mouth! You are really too arrogant. You dare to disrespect nobles who are older than you and have a higher title than you. Will you do it in the future?
You still want to rebel!"
Seeing that the person next to him could not hold the fire, Count Grie had a disappointed expression on his face. He knew that Balian would definitely not go with them if Count Rick interfered like this.
Sure enough, after Count Rick finished venting his anger, Balian stood up and left without saying a word.
"When will you stop your bad temper? You are such a bad guy!" Count Gerry said something to Count Rick, then turned and left.
Balian originally thought that the matter would go away because of his rejection, but Balian did not expect that the two lords took a detour and used the relationship between the Earl of Loire and the Count of Alpine Castle to have another talk with Balian.
This time, Balian and their talks were held in the home of the Earl of Alpine Castle. In this conservatory with three fireplaces, Balian, who had received the Earl of Loire, met here with the other three lords.
"Baron Balian told me the general situation of the matter. Brother Rick, you really did a lot of things wrong. How can you yell at others when you can't get things done?
Baron Balian is my most trusted subordinate. In my eyes, he is like my nephew. The way you treat him means you are getting in trouble with me. If it weren’t for the peace with the military minister, I would
I will never let you enter my house." Earl of Alpine Castle said to Earl Rick with a serious face.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! I was indeed too impulsive that day and rudely offended Baron Balian. Mainly because I received another battle report two days ago. This group of ruthless bandits robbed another farm and killed a baron.
The bad news kept coming, and I was not in a good mood, so I got angry at Baron Balian. This was all my fault, and I asked Baron Balian and Brother Aino (the Earl of Alpine Castle's name is Aino Lar) to forgive me.
Here is the apology gift prepared, please accept it." As he spoke, the Earl of Gaoshan Castle placed two exquisite wooden boxes in front of them.
Baron Balian opened it and saw that inside was a beautiful pearl necklace. Each pearl was not only large in size, but also very round and shiny. It was a rare and top-quality pearl. This chapter has been completed!