Chapter 93 Meeting

After Derek met with Archbishop John, the news that Viscount Derek flooded the Seventh Army also grew like weeds.

Naturally, the nobles from the south and the royal capital couldn't believe it, but they were the closest and even went to see it in person, so they had to believe it even if they didn't believe it.

It is said that Earl Lovett sat there all day without even eating.

The Marquis of Hassan was shocked and grateful. Although he had conspired with that unlucky guy Lovett, who had any evidence?

"I knew that Viscount Derek was a very good person, and I had a share of the credit for defeating the Holy Cross people." This is what Marquis Hassan must say a hundred times in the past few days.

That's right. He told Derek the location of the southern nobles' granary.

It can be considered a bit of credit.

For the Northland nobles, Count Perez canceled the scheduled engagement ceremony and sent people directly to the Ferreira family to discuss the wedding.

Of course, it’s okay to say that Rock Kingdom was surprised and shocked.

The one who was most shocked was, of course, the Kingdom of Holy Cross.

Earl Connoll ran away all night, deliberately bypassing the province of St. Peter, and fled quickly.

The outcome of this battle may be a good thing for him.

Compared to the time when he was repulsed, at least Quanxu retreated completely and did not continue to lose ground.

Of course, the one who was really shocked was King Bruno.

Just the day before, all he heard was good news, but the next day he received bad news.

It was just one night, but it seemed like a year had passed.

Not only was the regained territory lost, but part of the province of St. Peter was also occupied.

"So, what to do now?"

His Majesty the King looked at his ministers, hoping that they could give him a perfect solution.

However, once the 200,000-strong army was destroyed and a large amount of stored grain and grass fell into the hands of the opponent, this was no small failure.

Even with the size of the whole country, it will not be able to slow down for a while.

Unless the nobles are willing to take out their inventory and devote themselves to His Majesty the King to death.

Of course, this is impossible.

Most of the people present were palace nobles and the king's advisers.

They also wanted to earn fiefdoms from the king, which didn't help at all.

Of course, it’s okay to come up with ideas.

“Your Majesty, the top priority is that we cannot continue to be defeated.

Please order Earl Connoll to temporarily take command of the frontline troops, let the neighboring nobles respond to the call, and prevent the Rockmen from continuing to advance westward. "

No matter what, let's stabilize the situation first before it collapses again.

"Okay, let my herald go to Earl Connaught immediately and ask him to stabilize the situation."

His Majesty accepted this sound suggestion, and now he wanted to know how to get the land back.

"Grand Duke Fernandez lost his army and generals, and lost his country and territory. Please ask Your Majesty to seize the title and hold him accountable."

This time, King Bruno hesitated. After all, he was his most beloved brother.

"Okay, I will let Fernandez come back to accept punishment, and my brain trust...how to deal with Mega Man."

His Majesty the King is looking forward to it eagerly, hoping to have a good idea.

"Three-pronged approach. The first is to send people to recruit Viscount Derek. I believe King Louis will promote his title soon.

The second is to invite the barbarians to harass the Northern Province and the Holy Maitreya Province, so that we can give them more respect.

The third is to prepare the army. The province of St. Peter is surrounded by us on three sides. When the autumn harvest is over, we will first regain the lost territory of the province of St. Peter. "

Obviously, the king's think tank also feels that he will not be able to regain the province of Saint Maitreya for a while, and may even lose this land forever.

The king was a little disappointed, but had to accept it.

"Okay, do as you say, I need a detailed plan."

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Compared to King Bruno who was sad, King Louis was very happy.

Although Derek needed to be given a title and a fief, he gained more.

The North is far away and difficult to rule. It is actually very cost-effective to temporarily suppress it with local nobles.

So what if the Derek family is dominant? With the help of the whole country, it will slowly erode. In ten years, the power of the royal family will be completely established.

Of course, Derek is the happiest.

After the water flooded Augusta National, it can be said that it took off completely.

Both internal people's hearts and external attitudes have undergone tremendous changes.

Even Count Perez could not shake his position.

In a practical sense, the younger generation of the Northland nobles are completely independent.

The new scepter of the Northland nobles is now in Derek's hands.

A very simple point is that the new nobles who emerged in this round of war have enough territory and power to compete with the nobles of the North.

Moreover, many of them are heirs or heirs of various families.

All that is needed now is time.

Derek himself was never idle for a moment.

Viscount Yanez and his group were frantically handing in certificates of approval, and he himself also started a new round of land enclosure operations.

The first batch of descendants of the Northland Knights have graduated.

Having seen big scenes, personally charging and directing battles, the rest are elite nobles.

It's time to go back to continue your title and take up official positions in the kingdom.

Derek has to write several letters of recommendation every day, taking up the positions in the two provinces first.

On the other hand, he used the captured grain for disaster relief, moved the population, and established a stable rule.

There are many things to do, and even more chores to be busy with.

It was not until Count Perez came to urge him to get married that he barely got out of his frantic work.

"Derrick, you don't want to break off the engagement, do you?"

Count Perez got off his horse and flicked his whip.

"Of course not, Tiona and I get along very well, but I've been too busy recently."

Of course Derek would not break off the engagement. At his point, the Count is the best marriage partner.

Who else can he marry?

The king's daughter or the duke's daughter?

It's not that the other party's status is not worthy, or that the benefits brought are not enough.

In fact, the benefits brought by Count Perez are really not as valuable as the king's daughter.

But the king is far away, and Count Perez is right in front of him.

Derek's ambition may require the use of the Perez family.

Count Perez will be relieved after hearing Derek's statement. He is really afraid that this kid will go back on his word.

"The latest news from the capital is that your territory Augusta continues to expand, and the king will grant you the title of Earl Augusta. It's best to complete the marriage before the envoy arrives."

"No problem, I have one last thing to deal with and I'll go back."

Derrick agreed very happily.

Count Perez didn't ask what the matter was. He came here half for personal and half for official business.

Derrick's rapid progress and even occupying the position in advance can be accepted by the king.

But it is impossible to let him monopolize the new land alone.

Count Perez brought the army and temporarily appeared as a check and balance.

Next, there will be other people coming.

And the last thing Derek focused on was very important.

In the Halei Castle, he sat face to face with Earl Connor, the Sword of God, for the first time.