Chapter 288: Conferred the title of Viscount
Welin had already guessed the source of this news. It should be Leicester's second uncle, one of the king's thirty-six guards, and his status was not low. He should be a guard who often followed the king, otherwise he would not know this news.
As for the value of this news, it can be said to be big or small. The key is who gets this news.
For small nobles, they can't even support the population of their own territory, so why do they need more people?
As for the territory of the great nobles, the population base is there, and it only takes more than ten years to restore the population size of the past.
But for nobles with a population size that is neither too large nor too small, this news is undoubtedly an excellent means to supplement the population of the territory.
And Weilin happened to belong to this class of nobles, who were very eager for population.
Although they could also spend money to buy slaves to supplement the population of the territory, the price of this thing was volatile.
In the past two years, Baird has been buying slaves crazily in the province of Cardero, causing the price of a strong slave to double from the original thirty gold coins. In the current slave market, a strong slave requires at least ninety gold coins.
"It's getting late, I'll take my leave first." Lester stood up and said staggeringly.
Seeing this, Kyle stepped forward to support him.
"Brother Lester, go back and have a good rest." Weilin stepped forward to support Lester, sent him to the carriage, and asked the castle guards to send him back to his residence in Qixing City.
"My lord, this is a smart person!"
"Hahaha, people like Lester are actually more powerful, and they are good at using all kinds of resources in their hands." Weilin watched the carriage disappear, patted Kyle on the shoulder, and replied with a smile.
"Look, he was only a high-level silver when he came last time, and in less than seven years, he has become a low-level gold professional."
"Isn't this normal!" Kyle said with some doubts.
Weilin rolled his eyes at him and explained, "Do you think anyone can have our talent? His talent is not high, just a little bit better than mine ten years ago. It is probably the result of his own hard work that he can get to where he is today."
"Okay, how is the castle guard I asked you to form?"
"It has been formed half a month ago, and all of them have been handed over to Cassius for training. It should be able to complete basic training in half a month, and then the subordinates will conduct targeted training."
"Yes." Weilin nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Make preparations during this period. I feel that the day of our move is not far away."
"Yes, my lord." Kyle nodded and replied.
"By the way, this dress is good. My great artist, find an opportunity to design a few suitable clothes for me." Before leaving, Weilin suddenly thought of something and told Kyle.
"No problem." Kyle replied with a smile.
...
On November 18, 9728 of the Glorious Calendar, more than a month after the review team left, a well-equipped knight team entered the Qixing Territory.
In Qixing City, thousands of elite soldiers from the Qixing Camp entered the city. From the East Gate to the Central Square, there was a 1,600-meter-long avenue with a guard every five meters. Each soldier was fully armored, with a short sword on his waist, a spear in his hand, and a mask on his face. The atmosphere was very solemn.
The people watching on the sidelines did not make a sound. Everyone knew that today was a sacred moment, and they were all looking forward to the arrival of this day.
The knight squad from the capital looked at the city a thousand meters away, slowed down the horses, and kept moving at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour.
Passing through the East Gate, looking at the clean and tidy streets and the soldiers in armor and guns, the thirteen knights from the capital put away their contempt in their hearts, adjusted their attitudes, and prepared to meet the protagonist of this time.
In the Central Square, Weilin wore armor and a sword on his waist, waiting for the other party to arrive.
Behind him, Baird and other fifteen guardian knights all put on their own armor and stood behind their masters.
On both sides of the square, hundreds of knights stood with swords, looking straight ahead.
A hundred meters away from the central square, thirteen knights dismounted.
The knight captain walking in front held a photo stone in his left hand and a group of magic instruments in his right hand.
The knight behind him on the right carried a knight sword with the words "Qixing" engraved on the sword.
The knight behind him on the left held a flag in both hands, and from the gap it could be seen that it was the noble flag of Qixing Territory.
Weilin looked up and saw a low-level gold knight and twelve silver knights. There was a purple ylang-ylang flower on the chest of their armor, the national flower of the Kingdom of Ilia.
Seeing this, the identities of these thirteen knights were self-evident. They must be knights from the Yilan Knights, known as the first of the five golden knights of the kingdom, the pillar of the military, and the brightest pearl on the king's crown.
The Ilan Knights were founded at the beginning of the founding of the Principality of Ilia. They have gone through the two stages of the principality and the kingdom. The entire army has 5,000 knights, including 4,000 silver knights, 800 gold knights, and 200 soul knights. The army is led by a high-level soul knight, who is usually a direct descendant of the royal family.
The leading gold knight came to Weilin and said loudly: "Welin Aix is here."
"I am here." Weilin knelt on one knee and bowed his head to answer.
Fifteen guardian knights followed their master, took off their knight helmets, and knelt on one knee.
Then, everyone in the central square knelt down and waited at ease.
Seeing this, the knights of the Ilan Knights first put the magic instrument on the ground, then put the photo stone into it, and then stepped back nine steps and knelt on the right.
The next moment, the instrument started, and a majestic figure appeared in front of everyone.
"Welin Aix, you fought bravely, and have experienced the battle of Kadlo Province, the battle of the Gray Wasteland, and the expedition to the Principality of Bogonghan. You have made outstanding military achievements... In the name of King Ilia, Belgrav Silves, I enfeoff you as the Viscount of Qixingling."
The entire enfeoffment process lasted two minutes, but for Weilin, this moment seemed to have passed for seven years.
Thinking back to the scene of becoming a baron, and being awarded the title of Viscount today, he felt mixed emotions.
From baron to viscount, some took several generations, and some took a lifetime, but he only took seven years, which was considered lucky.
As the king's projection disappeared, the captain of the knights of the Yilan Knights stood up, came to Weilin, and said in a majestic tone: "Give the sword."
A knight stepped forward and handed the knight's sword engraved with the words "Qixing" to Weilin.
"Hand over the flag."
The next moment, a noble flag of Qixing Territory was handed to Weilin.
At this point, the ceremony has ended. From now on, Weilin is a genuine viscount.
Turning around and looking at the people gathered here, Weilin held up the flag and the long sword. Under the sun, the residents of Qixing City burst into unprecedented cheers to celebrate this glorious moment.
After the matter was completed, the knights of the Yilan Knights returned the stage to Weilin, took the magic instruments and projection stones, and left Qixing City quietly.
Come with boundless power, leave with a hidden momentum.
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