Riding and Slashing

Chapter 389 The King Without Territory

Why did Li Ang ask Ramon to buy food, because he knew that the whole continent would soon be short of food...

Large-scale flocks of birds have already appeared in the fields around Changhe Town, and the birds are flying here for food in an endless stream. No matter how hard they drive them away, they cannot be completely solved.

The fields around the Maixiang collar have been burned by Kairos long ago, so don't count on this year's harvest.

In the past two days, a large-scale insect infestation has also been reported at White Deer Castle, and the cornfields of Li Ang and Amy are basically destroyed.

There are no residents in Kewen Village, and all the fields are deserted.

This year, Li Ang's territory will inevitably not be able to produce enough grain.

Therefore, it is necessary to purchase food in advance before other countries react, not only to store food for the winter, but also to store seeds for next year.

And next year, it will be difficult to farm normally in Changhe Town or White Deer Castle - the birds and pests will not be so easy to solve, the birds will gather nearby, and the eggs will stay in the field, and it will take a year or two to be abandoned just work.

Therefore, some farmers must be moved back to the vicinity of Sarleon City and use the land of Luxin Lake to cultivate. This is also an important task that Amy will face soon.

At the same time, Li Ang was about to invade the Bacchus Empire, to Boshi City - Boshi City had a lot of food in store.

The war with Bacchus is bound to go on, no matter whether Emperor Marius captures Antonyus or not, the war cannot be avoided-the Bacchus destroyed the Maixiang collar, the earliest followers of Leon lost their homeland; In many forests, the hatred of the Noldor was hard to suppress.

No matter from which point of view, Li Ang must attack Bacchus, and it is impossible to negotiate peace.

Emperor Marius knew this too, so he just wanted to exchange Antonyus for a month.

As for the exchange of food for the Shadow Legion, that is incidental—in any case, they are soldiers of the empire, and the empire is obliged to redeem them.

But one month later, after completing this transaction, Li Ang will still send troops to Bacchus.

And will do everything in its power.

On the one hand, he wants to fight a nation-building battle, let people see the fighting power of the New Pendor Kingdom, and let the soldiers and civilians under his command have enough confidence in the future.

On the other hand, he wants to use the food stored in the Bacchus Empire to solve the upcoming famine.

In the past two years, all countries were dragged down by the war, and only the Bacchus Empire received a lot of money and food.

Li Ang had to make them spit it out.

Of course, war also requires a lot of food and grass.

Therefore, during the month before the start of the war, Li Ang will use Ramon's assets to make major purchases.

"Good brother, it may not be easy to buy large quantities of grain now..."

Ramon was a little doubtful: "The Bacchus may not sell us food, and Fierzway and Desha don't have much food..."

"Of course, that's why I treat you to roast lamb..."

Li Ang pointed to the roasted whole sheep on the table: "The Ravens raise a lot of sheep, we can buy a lot of sheep... and goats are the best."

"Ah? Why? It's more cost-effective to buy sheep. They can produce wool and milk, and they can also eat meat... Well, the Ravenclaws will use sheep for many other things..."

As Ramon spoke, his eyes became serious.

"But goat is more delicious... What do you think of this roast goat?"

Li Ang was very serious, he helped Ramon cut a piece of meat.

"This roast lamb really tastes good...but if it's just for eating, why should you be so particular about it?"

Ramon asked incomprehensibly.

"Because I want the Ravens to raise more goats... It is best to let the Jatus also raise more goats. I heard that the Jatus have changed a lot under the leadership of Zakar. They are even fighting with the Ravens. The people are openly traded—they are transitioning from a marauding gang to a prairie country."

Li Ang pointed to the roasted sheep on the table again: "I plan to make them and the Ravens become professional goat farmers..."

"Why do I always feel that you have some kind of conspiracy..."

Ramon scratched his scalp and murmured.

"Anyway, wheat is also food, and mutton is also food...you just go and buy it. Remember, when you meet a sheep seller, you only pay half the price, and when you meet a goat seller, you pay more than double the price...don't care about dinars , no matter how much money you spend, I guarantee you will get five times the return in two years."

Li Ang looked at Ramon sincerely.

"Okay. In fact, money is not important. I hope you can give me a promise...to guarantee the independence of Singal in the future and let the Singals rule Singal. Of course, I promise that Singal will always obey your laws."

Ramon nodded towards Li Ang.

"That's no problem. It's good to have a free trade city on the mainland. In fact, if you like, I can make Singal an independent principality...Do you want to accept it? Duke Ramon?"

Li Ang asked.

He did not forget Ramon's true identity, and Ramon himself was qualified to be called Grand Duke.

"I...forget it, don't, I'm just a businessman, and I don't want to be lonely. I just want my brothers to live more comfortably in the future."

Ramon still seemed to have a knot in his heart, and he didn't want to be the lord.

But he is willing to try his best to support his friends as a big businessman - he has not pledged allegiance to Li Ang, so far, he is only Li Ang's partner.

……

A few days later, the banners of New Pendor were planted in all the castles in Sarleon.

The Noldor lords such as Islandil and Ardalion also came to Longhe Town.

But they didn't come to meet the new king, they came to quarrel...

Felgesian, the Elf King of the Fenwe family, convened a meeting of the four great families of the Noldor. At the meeting place, he demanded that all the Noldor elves pay homage to Wendylf.

But the offer was rejected...

"We must unite and obey a unified command. This is related to the life and death of the entire ethnic group. Aldalian, you should be able to understand this!"

Felgas Anel tapped the table with his cane, he did not expect that the Noldor would reject his proposal.

"I understand, of course I understand... But, father, many clansmen are unwilling to serve an underage child... You can make Wendy the queen of the Fenway family, and I will respect her, but my subordinates may not be able to Accept to fight under the command of a child. They hope to choose another adult queen to marry His Majesty Leon..."

Aldalian actually respected Felgasian very much, after all, he was his adoptive father.

"Hmph... an underage child? This underage child has fought against demons! This child has wiped out the tribe of 'Destroyer' Zhu Da! This child has saved countless tribesmen! Her contribution to the tribe is ten times that of yours! Ardalian, you are a useless child!"

Felgas'an tried to hit Ardalion on the head with his cane: "Choose another queen? Do they want to choose Vendatyr? But you love Vendatyr, everyone can see it! Don't you want to Make her marry someone else?! You idiot...is your brain full of muscles?"

"Don't, don't...don't do anything, Your Majesty Felgas, Aldalian is just talking about his subordinates' opinions, he didn't mean that..."

Islanduil hastily stopped the crutches.

"Hmph...Islandil, what about you? Why do you disagree?!"

Felgasian's cane struck Islanduil's shoulder.

"I don't disagree...I am willing to support Wendy. His Majesty Leon's help to us is obvious to all. Wendy is also the only candidate who can be recognized by humans and Noldor at the same time..."

Islandil spread his hands and shook his head: "But you also know that any decision made by the Aino family requires a vote at the family meeting... and the result of our family's meeting was four votes to four votes, and there was no result... ..."

"Don't you have nine family elders?! How can it be four against four?!"

Felgas Aner's face was distorted with anger.

"Because there is another elder who disappeared and abstained... He took his clansmen to take revenge after the fire broke out, and never came back. But I think you should be able to guess what his opinion is..."

Islanduil sighed: "I personally support Wendy, but I can't convince others."

"Keller von Yell, what about you? Tell me about your decision..."

Felgas Anel frowned and looked at another old Noldor who was about his age in the venue, that was the elf king of the Finarfin family.

"I abstain... you three decide."

Keiler von Yell shook his head. Obviously, the attitude of the Finarfin family is also half and half.

Oh well, out of the four family leaders, two opposed and one abstained, Felgas sat on the chair depressed.

"Until now, your family is still arguing endlessly... Leon will only accept Wendy, and only Wendy can be recognized by humans and Noldor at the same time. Those elders in your family are idiots! But you You are the leaders of the family, you should make a stronger ruling, the council of elders system is simply not suitable for this time!"

Felgas looked at the three of them with contemptuous eyes.

"Strong ruling... what we used to do 300 years ago. But the result is that the Ardalians became a separate tribe and your Fenway family lost most of their warriors... I don't mean that you had What's wrong, we just had different ideas at the time..."

Keller von Yell said slowly.

Aldalian lowered his head and said nothing, while the others sighed in unison.

"Dong dong dong..."

After a few knocks on the door, Li Ang pushed open the door and poked his head in: "Hey, everyone, I think... it is necessary to add an observer to your meeting."

The four Noldor leaders turned to look at him in bewilderment.

Li Ang reached out and pushed the door completely open, and made a 'please' gesture to the inside.

An Elf came in, and frowned at the four leaders of the Noldor present.

"I'm Martis."

In the room, the four family leaders fell into a daze at the same time.

Of course they had heard of Maltis' name, but they didn't know that Maltis was 'working' with Li Ang, and this was the first time they had seen Maltis.

The moment they saw Maltis, they all realized that this was the real Sindarin elf...

"I heard that some of you are dissatisfied with Wendy becoming the king of the elves? I haven't seen a Noldor who refuses to be loyal to Sindarui... Isn't it natural for a Sindarius like Wendy to become the queen of all the Noldor elves?" ?"

Martis glanced around, his purple eyes flashing with cold light: "Who is not convinced? Let me listen..."

Li Ang was behind Maltis, winking at Aldalian.

Aldalian glared at Li Ang, but Martis was right in front of him, and he didn't dare to say anything.

"Huh? Didn't you say that someone is dissatisfied?"

Martis pouted.

"Cough... I, Felgas Anel, propose on behalf of the Fenway family to recognize Wendylf as the queen of the entire elf clan, and suggest that from now on, all clans will allegiance to the only elf king, Wendylf If you have any objection to my proposal, please speak up!"

Felgas Aner immediately put forward his suggestion again, this time, he didn't ask 'agree or disagree', but let those who disagree speak.

no one speaks...

After a few seconds of silence, Felgas made a decision directly: "Since no one has any objections, then it's decided! Tomorrow we will crown Wendy! If there is still dissatisfaction in your clan, then Let them die!"

……

358th July 7 of the Pandeli calendar.

His Majesty King Leon of the New Pendor Kingdom granted Amy Sonnard the title of Duke of Sarleon in Long River City, and granted the entire Sarleon territory to Amy as a dominion, and the Principality of Sarleon was established.

At the same time, the new elven king, Wentilph Finway, accepted the canonization of His Majesty Leon and became the first Duke of the Noldor. The Noldor Forest, White Hart Castle, and Shieldwind Fortress were all included in the Noldor, and the Duchy of the Noldor was established. .

These are two self-governing duchies, that is, two independent countries.

The duchesses are also referred to as queens - and the head of state of an independent duchy is referred to as 'your majesty'.

As for the New Pendor Kingdom, the superior mother country of the two duchies, they currently have no territory at all, and Li Ang has become a king without a territory directly under his jurisdiction.

Although everyone obeys Leon's leadership, in name, Godric is the Prime Minister of the Sarleon Principality, Lords such as Hereward and Fawcett are still loyal to Amy, and even Leofric is Amy's. Subordinate Earl - The territory is in the territory of Sarleon, directly under the jurisdiction of Sarleon Principality.

And the four families of the Noldor elves also swore allegiance to Wendy.

Since this allegiance ceremony had nothing to do with Li Ang, he did not participate.However, he assigned a special employee to witness the elves' loyalty to Wendy.

That particular employee was, of course, Maltese.

So these things ended smoothly, and no one expressed any dissatisfaction.

There is no way, I dare not be dissatisfied, Wendy's backing is relatively strong, Li Ang, Wenda Thiel and Martis are all Wendy's teachers...

Of course, Maltis still has no allegiance to anyone, and she herself has no interest in power. What she cares more about is whether the Sindarin elves can be passed on—she only cares about Wendy.

Therefore, Maltis left after the ceremony, and she wanted to find a way to restore sanity for her subordinates.

Maltis's subordinates are of course those horn viper pioneers, but they have been changed back to their original name by Maltis - the Second Royal Guards of the Sindarin Empire.

The name Viper Pioneer was given by the Snake Worshipers, but Maltis didn't admit it.

At present, the members of the guard group are all living dead, but their bodies are still active, and they still retain the subconsciousness of being an elite soldier.

Maltis believes that when she froze herself and the troops, the spirit gathering technique she used may have had a certain impact on these soldiers—their souls may still be there, but they have become incomplete and incomplete over a long period of time. Sober, so it looks like the undead.

But how to make them sober, no one knows.

So Li Ang gave her a suggestion, asking her to go back to the ice sheet of Wengedarian Continent and have a look at the underground base where they were originally—maybe those mutilated souls still remain there.

He suggested that Maltis could try to use spirit gathering there to see if he could retrieve some people's souls.

Martis felt that this idea was reasonable, so she led the troops south to Dilingang.

She was going to find the iron-clad ship hidden by Klose in Emperor Lingang, and then use the iron-clad ship as the main body to form a fleet to go to Wengedarian mainland.

In the hands of ordinary people, iron-clad ships are indeed not suitable for ocean-going sailing, and they are prone to problems.

But if it is in the hands of Maltis, or in the hands of the undead, there is no trouble at all-even if the mast is broken in a storm, Maltis' tireless subordinates can row the boat away.

(End of this chapter)