In the center of Fengrao City, there is a historic lord castle.
The whole castle is cast from black rock, with battlements, thorny walls, and steeple...
When William led his men to the castle, there were many soldiers guarding it inside, which looked powerful.
But the messy chopping marks on the surface of the castle always reminded him that this is the Barron Territory, and the previous lord was the castle that was cut off by a foreigner.
The lord sat high, and the ministers bowed their heads.
The administrator Pisius, who followed the team, read out the king's orders and granted William Seides the viscount and enjoyed all the lordships of Barron's rule.
Taxation officer Lavoisier read out the king's order, and he was ordered to take over the position of Taxation Minister under Barron.
As for the original tax minister, he was recalled to the capital as early as the previous lord died and was evaluated by the capital's Government Affairs Department.
In the hall.
William sat in the lord's seat, and Breman stood beside him as a attendant Knight.
In the lower left is the former minister of Barron, headed by Kellyfort, who was in charge of the garrison in the territory.
At the bottom right is the person who followed him, led by Piscius and Scott. Below them neither Guland nor the tax officer Lavoisier, but a young man.
William looked at the young man and said with a smile:
"I'll introduce you to this, this is the magician Alester Crowley, who will promote the magical way in his territory in the future."
"You have been too awarded, I am just a magic apprentice."
Crowley shook his chest and greeted him one by one, and accepted greetings from Kelif and others.
Although the expression on his face was very calm, his slightly trembling fingers proved that he was not so calm.
...
"I just got it, and I don't know much about the situation of Barron's tie."
After a brief meeting ceremony, William delivered his first speech:
"Pisius, you come to serve as my second administrator and help me understand the situation of the territory and report it to me in a week."
"Yes, Pisseus is ordered."
"Scott, please go to the garrison for me to check the number of soldiers, combat effectiveness, military equipment, mounts, etc., report to me in a week." After the words fell, he turned to look at Kellyfu: "Kellyfu, be sure to cooperate with him
, This is my order.”
He is not a young and ignorant prince of the deep palace, and knows what the first thing he should do when he comes to the territory.
One is taken back to government power, the other is taken back to military power, and the third is taken back to tax power.
These three items are the core powers of a territory. No matter what the lord’s personality is, as long as he does not want to be a puppet lord, he must be firmly controlled.
After the order is issued.
Kellyfu's head was lowered and his eyes seemed to be open and closed.
He didn't say anything, but a strong man with a red nose came out behind him, saluting and saying:
"Please forgive me for being rude. If you want to know the situation of the garrison, you can ask Lord Kellyfor directly instead of sending someone to investigate. This is a distrust of us. Please take back the order."
The strong man with a red nose has neither a humble nor arrogance, as if he was a famous official who spoke out loud and dared to advise him.
Sikot and others looked at him and glared.
The ministers on the left all acted like looking at the nose and the heart, and Kellyfu still spoke without saying a word and played the role of the wooden man.
William glanced at him and looked at the red nose again:
"Who are you?"
"Treep, Director of the Barron's Security Department, say hello to you."
Tripp shook his chest and saluted, but his nose became even redder.
When we were greeting the city gate before, William asked his name and praised his ancient name at that time. But now he asked him what his name is? Did William forget it? No, no one believed it.
William hushed and smiled at the corner of his mouth:
"Treep...Treep...This name is good, and it has an ancient temperament."
Tripp: "…"
Kellyfor: “…”
The ministers led by Kellyfort unconsciously increased their breathing, and several even glanced at William.
If you ask the name just now, you can also use William forgot to cover up the embarrassment.
Now I can no longer deceive myself.
If they remember correctly, William said exactly the same thing at the gate of the city. This must not be explained by coincidence. It only has one meaning, it is a naked humiliation.
"Captain Kellyford."
Without paying attention to Tripp, William turned his eyes to the "wooden man" and asked:
"What do you think about my order just now?"
Click.
Kellyfort took a step forward, his iron boots stepped on the ground, making a crisp but heavy sound, saluting, saying:
"This is Barron's, and your orders are supreme. However, if you want to know the situation of the garrison, I am willing to make a statement in person, and I believe it is clearer than Lord Scott's investigation."
It seems to agree, it seems to refuse, but it is actually still refuse.
No one is a fool, and he can see some clues about his words.
With a clang, Sikot drew out his sword and said loudly: "Do you want to disobey the lord's order?"
Clang clang clang clang clang...
The people on the right then pulled out their long swords. The magic apprentice Crowley looked around. He had no sword in his hand. He had no choice but to raise his chest and glar.
Faced with Sikot's inquiry and the threats of the Knights, Kellyfo's expression remained unchanged:
"There is no disobedience. If the lord firmly orders, we will naturally obey."
"But you, Sikot, is this lord's castle. Without the lord's order, who will allow you to draw your sword?"
As he finished speaking, the few people behind him raised their necks in slightest sense...
For a moment.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly condensed.
"What are you doing? Put away the sword." William ordered in a deep voice.
Seeing this, Hongjizi and others quietly showed a hint of smile.
"What you said makes sense. With you, Kellyfort, I don't have to worry about investigating it. You stay later and tell me about the situation of the garrison."
"Yes, Kellyfor is ordered."
I thought today's matter could come to an end. Kellyfo began to think about what to say later.
Sudden.
A cold and calm voice sounded, accompanied by unquestionable determination:
"Treep, all the sights I have seen since I entered the city are messy, dirty, dilapidated, sewage flowing, and disorderly public security. My Director of the Security Department, what explanation do you have?"
"this?"
When he heard this, Tripp's mind was short-circuited:
"Although the streets are a bit messy, it's all caused by the lack of cleanliness of the lower class..."
"Cluttered? Untouchable? Don't think about cleaning?"
After suddenly reshooting the seat handle, William shouted angrily:
"Is this what a Director of the Security Bureau should say?"
"Come on, take it!"
Sikot winked at the people behind him, and several subordinates stepped out, one of them pressed their shoulders and the other kicked their legs. With a bang, Tripp fell to the ground.
"Since you admit that the streets are messy, it means you still have a little bit of self-knowledge. Be locked up and wait for the punishment to be decided."
"Yes." Sikot and others stroked their chests and saluted. This chapter has been completed!