The forest more than a hundred miles east of Weisen Town is full of towering trees and curly vines covered with thorns, and is sparsely visited. Not to mention lumberjacks, even the hunters in the town rarely come here.

However, when the sun set, a few fast black shadows appeared in this inaccessible place. Like a few wild geese, they streaked across the snow, leaving only a series of faint footprints, which were soon covered up.

Snow cover.

After crossing a low bush and confirming that no one was following them, several dark figures dressed as warriors burrowed under a rock. A cold wind carrying snowflakes blew by, covering up all traces such as smells and footprints.

Behind the rock is a huge natural cave with many sharp stalactites hanging upside down. The ground is cold and covered with a thick layer of ice.

"Your Highness, Theron is fortunate to have fulfilled his mission and successfully obtained the Bantu people's latest troop distribution map and patrol route!" After stepping into a dark green tent, the leading warrior knelt down to the young man leaning on the big chair and took his arms from his arms.

He took out a thin piece of animal skin and handed it to the guard with a knife who came up to him.

"Theron, if I remember correctly, you are still a baron now, right?" Taking the thin animal skin and looking at the ink that had not yet dried on it, the young man leaning on the big chair paused, and then said lightly

Said: "I heard that there is still an uncultivated mountain land in Luya Valley. After you have worked hard for so many years, it's time to have a piece of territory!"

territory?

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Highness!" After understanding what the young man meant, the warrior named Theron beamed with joy and was extremely excited.

According to the practice of the Terran Continent, a baron is in name only. He has no fiefdom, and his title cannot be passed on to his descendants. Only after being made a viscount can he have territory and hereditary privileges, and truly enter the circle of nobility.

Although Luya Valley is located at the southernmost tip of the empire and is known as a wilderness, Theron was still very excited. Being promoted from baron to lord in one step was something that ordinary people would never dare to think about.

"Theron, this is the reward you deserve!" Seeing Theron's excitement, the young man in Chinese clothes smiled faintly, looked at the other envious warriors, and said slowly: "This time I came in secret.

We have a difficult task in Wesen Town. But as long as we complete it successfully, everyone will be rewarded!"

"Thank you for the promotion, Your Highness!" Seeing that Theron has risen to the top and will become a real noble after his return, the other warriors are excited and full of hope. It is rumored that His Highness has always acted generously, and it seems that it is indeed true.

"By the way, Theron, how are you talking about food and armor?"

"Your Highness, this..." Theron was a little hesitant. After a moment of hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, the other party is so shameless. A cart of highland barley costs five hundred amethyst coins, and even a long arrow costs ten amethyst coins. Compared with

It’s almost ten times more expensive than usual, so”

Looking at His Highness who was expressionless with emotion, Theron was covered in sweat. He had just received an unexpected reward. If His Highness was furious because the food and armor had not been agreed upon, maybe not only would this unexpected reward be lost, but also

He must be severely punished. After all, in the vast land of Rus, His Highness's severity is as famous as his generosity.

Rumor has it that His Royal Highness once took a personal bodyguard to visit a minister. Before going, he specifically asked the bodyguard to change into a formal dress. As a result, because the bodyguard was in a hurry, there was a small stain on the third button of his coat that was not wiped off, which caused him to be confused.

Dissatisfied. For this reason, the unlucky guard was transferred to the army to wash the soldiers' clothes for a whole year!

"Oh, does the other party only need crystal coins?" Seeing Theron sweating profusely with nervousness, he remained calm. Having been with his father for many years, what he learned most was the skill of controlling subordinates.

Tens of thousands or even dozens of amethyst coins may be an astronomical sum of money to ordinary people, but to the Rus Empire, which has a vast territory and a large number of people, it is a drop in the bucket. At the critical moment, * does not care about the amount.

Paying a few crystal coins, he was worried about what hidden purpose Yang Ling had behind all the help.

Like Stov, after leading many guards to the remote town of Wesen, he became very interested in Yang Ling, who was so powerful. Although he spent countless efforts, the result was in vain, and he could not find anyone with whom he was related.

Clues related to Yang Ling's life experience.

After the melee, seeing that he was no match for Stov, he simply led his subordinates to hide in the Tras Forest. The Tras Forest stretches for thousands of miles and is the largest virgin forest on the continent. It is full of monsters and towering trees. Stov

Even if there were only 3,000 people, I am afraid that even with an army of 300,000, it would be difficult to find traces of them in the vast forest.

Sure enough, after hiding in the Tras Forest, the army quickly took the initiative and sneaked out to attack the patrolling Bantu people from time to time, causing heavy casualties to Stov. In a hurry, he only brought more than 500 people with him.

, but they are all elites with one guard against ten. One-on-one, Stov's black-armored army is no match at all.

Although he took the initiative from light to dark, he encountered more and more troubles as the weather became colder and colder. There was no food storage, no replenishment of consumed weapons and bows, and no enough priests and medicine. Even

, the samurai did not even have winter clothes to keep out the cold, and non-combat casualties were increasing.

Just when he was at a loss, Yang Ling's adviser came uninvited and took great risks to sell various supplies and even information. He was overjoyed and the two sides hit it off.

"Your Highness, we secretly sneaked into Wesen Town this time and did not see Mr. Yang." After waiting for a long time, seeing that His Highness was not angry, Theron breathed a sigh of relief, "But according to what his adviser Gude conveyed, Mr. Yang hopes that

Meet His Highness in person!"

"Oh, meet me in person?"

* remained calm and silently glanced at the counselor behind him. The latter understood what he meant and wanted to say something, but looked at the several warriors kneeling on the ground and closed his mouth tightly.

"Well, you all have worked hard, go down and rest!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!" After saluting, Theron and his party quickly left. After walking out of the gorgeous tent, Theron realized that he had been sweating all over for some time.

After listening carefully and confirming that Theron and others had gone away, the counselor hiding in the darkness said softly: "Your Highness, even if the other party doesn't mention it, I think you should meet Yang Ling in person!"

"Is this necessary?"

It's impossible to win over someone with just a few boxes of crystal coins or a few beauties.

"Your Highness, everyone has his desires and shortcomings!" Jian* shook his head, and the counselor hiding in the dark understood what he meant, "Help us, Yang Ling is taking a huge risk, and if he is not careful, he may

The family was ruined. Why did he do this?"

After pausing for a moment and seeing the police staring at him closely, the counselor continued softly: "According to Yang Ling's counselor, it was because Stov robbed their tavern and brewery. However, this is only a superficial reason, and there is a deeper reason.

The reason is that Stov, a lord who suddenly appeared, took away the opponent's development space and core interests here!"

Development space and core interests?

After pondering for a moment, * Ming Ming nodded gently and understood that the counselor was right, "Matt Damon, how can we tie this local force to our chariot and destroy the Bantu Empire's strategy?"

"Your Highness, it's actually very simple. There is a way that can not only satisfy Yang Ling's requirements, but also be of great benefit to our empire!" Matt Damon, who was hiding in the dark, paused and said softly: "I think your Majesty will definitely be very happy.

I am happy to have an enclave in the rear of the Bantu Empire!"

enclave?

After the accident, * was overjoyed. If Yang Ling could be granted the title of Lord of Weisen, it would not only satisfy his ambitions and requirements, but also bring endless benefits to the empire, which would be more profound than directly destroying the Bantu Empire's strategy. Of course, it was done.

Afterwards, his position in the heart of his father became more solid, and he gained the upper hand in the battle for the throne.
Chapter completed!