Farming Road from Baron to Emperor

Chapter 99 The Cardinal
Frost hung on the bare branches, the cold wind blew, and fell from the branches to the ground like ice slag. The ground was frozen hard. Baron Patel walked on the rough road, and the cold air drilled up the soles of his feet. Baron Patel stamped his feet every few steps.

"When this winter is over, we must build roads for the villages near the steel town. This rugged path is too difficult to walk." Baron Patel complained.

This group of people is naturally Patel and others who went to the countryside for investigation.The group of them set off from Steel Town and walked south along the path.

"Master, we are just ahead of the calla lily flower." The servant next to Baron Patel pointed to the smoke in front of him. "Master, look, there is a small village ahead. I'll go get some food."

"Remember to buy it with money. It's better to have another bowl of broth, even if there is no meat." Baron Patel wrapped his coat tightly around his body.After inspecting the life of the serfs, he realized that it was difficult for the serfs to even drink some hot soup in winter, and the daily rations were even less, and they could only sleep when they were hungry.

"Yes, sir."

Petel looked at the several Iris infantrymen around him, all of them were strong and strong, and those who wore fur vests in winter were layered with unlined clothes.He looked at himself again. There were two layers of coats inside and outside, and boots made of buckskin under his feet, but even so he was still shivering from the cold.

"Aren't you cold?"

"Mr. Patel, we used to be serfs. It would be nice to have some clothes to wear. Now we have fur vests distributed by the young master, and we still have enough food every day, and we are not cold at all." face happiness.Maybe they've evolved enough to be frost-resistant, or maybe the kids who aren't frost-resistant would have died in a snowy winter.

Oh, yes, you will be happy if you have enough food.Baron Patel muttered to himself, indeed, according to his on-the-spot investigations, it would be good for the serfs to eat a piece of black bread or a bowl of bean rice every day.

Then look forward again.I saw his servant running over excitedly.

"Master, today is very lucky, we can drink broth."

Baron Patel suppressed his emotion and touched his flattened stomach, "I can finally reward you today."

A group of them, led by a servant, walked into a wooden house.

A young man dressed in animal furs stepped out.

Baron Patel smiled first, "Excuse me."

"It's okay, didn't you give me money!" The young man played with the bow in his hand, seemingly indifferent, but actually very nervous, he didn't even know where to put his big hands, and finally he could only put them on the wooden bow.

Baron Patel naturally saw the embarrassment of the young man. He had seen such scenes a lot. He chuckled and looked outside the cold wind howling house. He had also changed a lot. When did it start?

"I see that you are holding a bow in your hand. You must be able to shoot arrows. Why don't you go to Iris and become a soldier. If you know how to shoot arrows like you, you may be able to become an archer after entering."

The young man seemed to be a little interested, but then he sighed again, "My father is dead, and my mother is my only son. I can't leave yet. Besides, what's so good about being a soldier? I'm planting a few acres of land here." , I have nothing to do to go hunting. The life is also nourishing."

Baron Patel was also interested. He pointed to the Iris Flower soldiers behind him, "Look at them, they are all serfs in the Iris Flower Territory. Now they are serving as soldiers and joining the army. There are still silver coins available for a month."

The young hunter glanced at them with envy in his eyes, "How many silver coins can I get every month?"

"At least a silver coin."

"That's at least not starving to death, but it's still a bit difficult to feed a family."

A tall man with a scar on his face among the Iris Flower Infantry said: "A sun rank like me can get five silver coins every month." a sun.

The young hunter fiddled with the fire, "So what, after all, it's a hard-earned money, and it won't last long."

This man joined the army when Shire expanded its army for the first time. As a veteran, he is now the squad leader, his family has been divided into a few acres of land, and his status as a serf has been abolished. He naturally has a special interest in the Iris Flower Infantry deep feeling.

"Remember, your current lord is Charles Iris. After you serve as a soldier, even if you die, you will be compensated. Moreover, those who have made military exploits like me have been awarded a few acres by Master Charles. The land, the status of serfs was abolished, and the sons of Lao Tzu would no longer be serfs.”

"What is Yuan Mu?" The young man was a little confused, "Is the current lord named Shire? Where are the old men of the Calla Lily family?"

The veteran touched his beard with a proud face, he finally had a chance to pretend. "Listen well, Iris Mu is the uniform length of Master Shire, and now the entire Iris collar uses this, and the current lord is called Shire Iris, and now this is the territory of the Iris family.

Baron Patel looked at the scene in front of him with interest. Obviously, Charles had a high prestige among the Iris infantry, and the Iris soldiers also trusted and respected him.

The young hunter curled his lips, "So what, what's the use of Iris mother, besides, who knows if it's because you are the old people in the Iris territory that you have such generous rewards, and outsiders like us will not be rewarded by that time." It's good enough to skimp on the monthly silver coins."

"Bullshit, Master Shire is fair to everyone. Everyone is rewarded for their military exploits. Everything in the Iris Flower Infantry Regiment is based on military merit. Even those noble gentlemen who join the army have to start as soldiers. Like me Those who were born as serfs can also be a team leader, commanding nine people."

The young hunter poked his neck, "What do you call military exploits? That's not what those people say. Besides, you are still the leader of Master Shire. For people like us, we are destined to be cannon fodder on the battlefield, and we can live It's good to be back."

"Are you looking for a beating?" The Iris flower veteran rolled up his sleeves and clenched his fists, intending to physically convince the young man.

"Isn't that what it looks like?"

"Stop! Stop! Stop!" Baron Patel hurriedly stopped, physical persuasion is not a good habit, especially when he is going to drink his broth next.

Unequal rewards and punishments are for sure, can the noble lord treat these serfs the same way? Although Baron Patel will feel sympathy for these people's miserable lives, he will never think that he and these serfs are a group of people. Aristocrats are nobles. Nobles can pity and sympathize with serfs, and even improve some of their lives, but they must not be ignorant of their identity and lose their dignity.

At this time, the broth was ready, and the smell of meat wafted from the house, and the young hunter hurriedly brought out the broth.

Baron Patel glanced at the servant, who immediately understood, took out a silver coin from his pocket, and handed it to the young hunter.

The hunter quickly took the silver coin, put it to his mouth and bit it, then hurriedly kicked it into his arms, put down the broth with his other big hand, then went back into the house and took out a few things made of wood, similar to small basins .

The black bread slowly melted in the broth, and Baron Patel drank it all in one gulp, feeling warm in his heart. He licked his tongue and drank two pots in succession, seeing that the hunter's face was almost twisted together.He also asked the servant to hand over a silver coin.

After eating and drinking, everyone was about to leave. Baron Patel patted his stomach and looked at the young hunter. "Master Shire has never treated the warriors who gave their lives for the Iris family badly. If you have nowhere to go in the future, it's not bad to be a soldier for the Iris family."

After finishing speaking, Baron Pater patted his ass and left. The young hunter watched from the doorway until they disappeared into the cold wind. He touched the two silver coins in his arms, um, everything was true.Iris soldier, you can try it if you can't eat enough, at least you can eat a few full meals before you die.

Baron Patel was also thinking that this time he went to the countryside and found many villages that were missed in the last count. The connection between villages and villages is still not close.If you have time, you can talk to Master Charles.Maybe with a few more counts, the number of people in the Iris Territory will increase a lot.

……

Outside the city of Pella, there is a luxurious convoy. The front carriage is pulled by two pure-color white horses. Inside the carriage is a blanket made of wool. A small stove, beside which kneel a handsome maid and a manservant.The cold wind howled outside the carriage, but the warmth inside the carriage was like spring.

The middle-aged man lifted the curtain of the car and spoke slowly. "How far is it from Pella City?"

The male servant hurriedly replied: "Master Radjoyane William, it is less than a day away from Pella City, and we can arrive before the sun sets today."

The middle-aged man let out a "hmm", as if he had thought of something, he lifted the curtain of the car and took another look. "How's Carl Hudson?"

"Master, he's all right, but, sir, I don't know if I should say a word or not."

"Say."

"Master, are you going to fight Lord Ugo Bridges for the Hudson family? Now Lord Ugo Bridges is very popular in the Principality of Luma, and the Hudson family is just a small The baronial family."

Radhoyane William turned to look at the maid beside him. The maid understood and handed over a white handkerchief. Radhoyane William took it, played with the handkerchief in his hand, and replied nonchalantly: "You know Ugo Where did Bridges come from?"

"Master, Lord Ugo Bridges has been wearing a red robe, isn't he the cardinal of the Church of Illuminati? Could it be that he has other backgrounds." The male servant's face was full of disapproval.

Radjoyane William smiled disdainfully, why hadn't he heard that there were people who believed in God in the Illuminati Church, hehe, people don't know who God is.I heard that the people of the Church of Light are no longer at odds with Ugo Bridges, but where did Ugo Bridges come from, and the Crusader around him, who are they?

Could it be that the disease circulating in the Principality of Luma is related to Ugo Bridges? According to the time, it is estimated to be similar.Is the newly emerging church related to Ugo Bridges?

There was silence in the carriage, and the servant did not dare to make a sound when he saw that Radjoyane William saw that the master was lost in thought.

Radjoyane William, as the earl, naturally knew more about how Ugo Bridges became famous in the Duchy of Luma and was supported and sought after by the major earls.Ugo Bridges is naturally not the crusader beside him when he is sought after. It is said that he has a magic medicine in his hand that can prolong life and prolong life.

It's not that no nobles have had crooked thoughts, but the cross knights around Ugo Bridges gradually dispelled everyone's thoughts. The cross knights are full of armor and wear a cross mask on their faces, so the people of the Principality of Luma call them cross knights. knight.Their armor was blue-black, but he didn't know what it was made of. As far as he knew, there was no metal of this material in the entire Principality of Luma.

It is said that the Baines family sent dozens of dead men to investigate the reality of Ugo Bridges, and as a result, five crusaders killed all the dead men.Since then, the Baines family has been a lot more honest.

Who are they?Their origin is unknown, after all, they have to be on guard.Radjoyane William looked at the footman beside him. "Tell Carl Hudson that he can't go back to the Principality of Luma. If he wants revenge, he can find a nobleman in the Principality of Artem to join him."

"Yes, sir."

Behind the carriage pulled all kinds of luxury items, such as silk, grape wine, pottery, and various seasonings, and slowly moved towards Pella City.

……

The evening sunset dyed half of the sky red, and in the school grounds, Charles and Rice stood facing each other.Charles held a long gun and was fully armed, showing only one eye, and so did Les.

"Young master, take care." After saying that, Les showed Charles his spear skills in a duel.

"Young master, you should remember that the tip of the spear should attack along the weak points of the armor defense, such as the throat, or the armpit. If it is unprepared, it will kill it with one blow."

"Can't you just stab it?"

"Young master, you will know after you try it yourself."

"Okay, then try it."

Charles held up the wrought-iron spear made in a blacksmith's shop. The pitch-black vindictiveness wrapped around the tip of the spear, and the spear was like a dragon.Charles touched the ground with one foot and rushed towards Rice.

Les circulated the fighting energy, and the fighting energy covered the whole body, and the essence of the fighting energy was even gradually covered and integrated into the armor.

In the blink of an eye, Charles rushed to Rice, spit out the spear, and the point of the gun fell heavily on Rice's chest. Rice wanted to fight hard, and then took advantage of Charles' new strength to catch him off guard.

However, a huge force came from his chest, as if he had been hit hard by a hammer. Les felt his chest tight and his whole body was weak.

At this moment, Charles swung his spear and stabbed out one after another. Les stayed there like a sandbag.

Les felt tight in his chest, took a few steps back, and then raised his hand to beg for mercy.

"Young master, don't do it. I can't bear it any longer. With your current strength, young master, you don't need to look for weak spots. You can shock people to death even through armor."

Although all standard spears were used in the duel, they were certainly not as sharp as Charles's spear, but Charles' opponents could not reach Rice's level. After two baptisms of fighting spirit, his fighting spirit began to temper the outer layer of his body.

(End of this chapter)