Chapter 367: Ask the Imperial Guards to Help, the 3-mile Mountain Range in the North Returns to Blan
At this time, the capital was undergoing a great transformation. The king appointed commoners to manage the capital's affairs, which resulted in the replacement of one-third of the ministers in the court.
Some of these families have even been wiped out for various reasons, and the interest groups that were once closely connected have now become fragmented.
One of the key factors that made all these changes possible was that almost all the officers of the Imperial Guard were children of civilians who graduated from schools.
Due to their different backgrounds, they had no mercy on the traditional aristocratic forces and suppressed them ruthlessly.
With the replacement of court personnel, the army's combat effectiveness also increased rapidly. Soon, victory news came from the battlefield, and the plain area of Gyeonggi was fully controlled.
More than 200 lordships were replaced, and the newcomers were all officers of the Imperial Guard. For a time, morale was high, and every officer and soldier seemed to see the bright prospect of being canonized, so they bravely took the lead in the battle and risked their lives.
You know, if soldiers fight desperately on the front line but still cannot see any hope of being canonized, then such an army will never be able to defeat another army that can hope to be canonized as long as they make meritorious service.
It is this change in the incentive mechanism that has enabled the entire army to radiate unprecedented vitality and fighting spirit.
However, although these generals who had made great military achievements were granted titles, they did not actually participate in the management of the fiefdoms they were granted, and only needed to receive the corresponding salaries on time. All fiefdoms were uniformly managed and allocated by the court.
"The king fully trusts Miss Blainey. The city of Ankola is particularly important, so I decided to send my second son, Prince Chuqi, to take charge of the city. I will let him lead a group of civil and military officials to stabilize the situation. He will arrive within a day or two. These official appointments and dismissals will be confirmed at the court meeting tomorrow. You can take the five hundred royal guards away later. They are proficient in jungle warfare and are unparalleled in archery and cavalry. They are the elite among the elites of the imperial guards."
The king's tone was firm, and his eyes revealed his attention to the situation in Ankola City and his expectations for Prince Chuqi.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. With their joining us, victory is just around the corner!" Blaney's voice was full of gratitude and confidence, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.
"Hahaha, I offer a toast to Miss Blaney. You are my lucky star. Every time we meet, you bring good things to the kingdom. In the future, I will appoint you as the national teacher of the Kingdom of Pumasai, the highest position in the country. How about that?" The king's hearty laughter echoed in the palace, and his appreciation for Blaney was beyond words.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. This is such an honor. I just want to do something for the people..." Blaney nodded slightly, his humble attitude still unable to hide his inner joy and excitement.
"You have made great contributions to the kingdom. You are worthy of the position of national teacher. In the future, I will grant you a thousand miles of land as a fiefdom. I hope Miss Blainey can govern it prosperously." The king looked sincere and hoped that Blainey could make greater contributions to the development of the kingdom.
Bryony smiled and said, "I have too many things to do and cannot take care of the fiefdom. We'll talk about it later. If the three thousand miles of mountains north of the King's Delburg City can be my fiefdom, I would be more than happy..." Her smile was somewhat carefree. Her choice of fiefdom seemed random, but in fact, she had unique considerations.
The king was confused. No one wanted to go there, so it couldn't be developed. Although there were some barbarians, no lord was willing to develop it. That land had long been regarded as a remote place, its resources were not fully utilized, and public security was quite chaotic.
It is almost a wild land on the border of the empire and the neighboring countries look down on this place. I didn’t expect that Blaney would want that place. No one wants this kind of place. If Blaney takes the initiative, maybe it can be developed.
Although the king was confused, he couldn't help but have a glimmer of hope. Perhaps Blaney could really bring new life to this land.
"Okay! If Miss Blainey likes this place, then it will be yours. I want to ask, can it be developed?" The king was eager to find out Blainey's ideas and plans.
"I just had an idea. From now on, apprentices from the magic academy are not allowed to hunt any magical beasts. Let the local area recuperate first, and when we have time, we will release some magical beasts into the wild to restore the ecology..." Blaney's eyes showed his concern for the natural ecology and his plan for long-term development.
It turns out that Miss Blainey did not want to develop the area, but to improve the environment. From now on, the three thousand miles of mountains in the north belong to Miss Blainey, and no earth will be moved for decades. The area will belong to the Rossi family forever.
This decision not only means a change in land ownership, but also symbolizes the birth of a new governance concept.
The title of the national master will be fulfilled after the overall victory, and the issue of the fiefdom will be properly resolved. First of all, the magic academy will no longer be able to send people to the trial. This series of arrangements and decisions are all for future development.
The 3,000-mile mountain range north of the city of Delburg has complex terrain, diverse climate, and rich natural resources. However, due to inconvenient transportation and difficulty in development, it has been neglected...
Miss Blainey's fiefdom is very close to the magic academy. She was attracted by its weak elemental land. As long as it is well cared for for a period of time, the vast land and sparsely populated area will recover quickly.
After the emperor and his ministers had finished their meal, five hundred imperial guards had already been waiting for them on the parade ground for a long time.
On the vast parade ground, the sun shone down, reflecting a stunning scene. Five hundred imperial guards stood in full battle array, each with three horses, and the scene was extremely spectacular.
Each royal guard has three majestic mounts with different fur colors: an armored rhinoceros, a light cavalry wolf, and a wolf for carrying equipment. They are quite luxurious. They are well-rounded warriors who can fight in any terrain.
The imperial guards were all as tall as pine trees, with solemn and resolute expressions. Their armor was made of fine steel, extremely solid, with the armor plates tightly connected and flashing a cold light. The red tassels on their helmets fluttered in the wind, adding a touch of agility to the solemn atmosphere.
Each knight was accompanied by three knights. They were also well-equipped. Although the armor they wore was not as gorgeous as the imperial guards, it was also solid and practical. The spears they held were sharp and pointed, and the tips of the spears shone brightly in the sun, as if they could pierce through all obstacles.
Looking at their waists, they wore long swords with a cold gleam and a broad blade, showing their nobility and extraordinaryness. The crossbows on their backs were exquisitely made, with tight bowstrings and sharp arrowheads, ready to whistle out on the battlefield at any time and give the enemy a fatal blow.
This huge team was completely silent, with only the flags fluttering in the wind. Their eyes were firm and resolute, revealing their fearless courage and determination to die.
It seemed that as long as an order was given, they would rush towards the enemy camp like a tiger out of a cage with overwhelming force, invincible and unstoppable. This majestic scene made people feel sincere awe and admiration for the powerful strength of this elite division.