Chapter 184 Arrangement
As soon as Gao Wen walked into the hall, Amber rushed over with a shadow. The first thing he said to him was: "Oh my god, you are finally here! If you don't come again, I can't hold on!"
"Aren't you looking forward to showing off your power by my name?" Gao Wen glanced at her strangely, "Why did you look like this when you have the chance this time?"
"Hey, it's different from what I think!" Amber looked bitterly, "I didn't have so many people watching me when I was working before - this kind of highly anticipated work environment is too unfriendly..."
Gao Wen: "...I can't understand where your mysterious professional pride comes from."
Then he threw the mysterious half-elf thief next to him and walked to the platform with great strides.
Dozens of gazes in the hall immediately turned to him.
Gao Wen glanced at the people below. He saw the consultant in the castle, the treasurer, the chief knight, and the holy light priest I saw last night, and also saw several squires with morning dew on their bodies and looked anxious and frightened. They must have just arrived from the town to help the Kant family manage the industry. When they saw their respective expressions, Gao Wen knew that the situation should be similar to what he expected.
"Gentlemen, ladies," Gao Wen spoke, his tone was low and stable, and coupled with his extremely presence, he successfully calmed down the people below. "I think you should be in a daze and confusion. You should suddenly realize what has happened in the past few decades, and these things are completely different from your memory and perception. I will answer your doubts here."
"Last night, something big happened in the castle. I want to tell you with regret that the Kant family came to an end that night..."
Gao Wen told the truth in a simple and direct way as much as possible. He let these people know the truth because they wanted to maintain the order of Kant for the next period of time, and had to assume the responsibility of handing over to the surrounding nobles and investigators sent by the king. However, he chose milder sentences as much as possible to describe those too sensational parts - such as the mountain of corpses underground in the old stables, and the fact that this land was only one step away from being corrupted by a terrifying nightmare creation.
After all, that "Master Belm" had already entered the real world with both feet at that time!
If he says these things, it may give people a sensational feeling. It is better to let the people present see them with their own eyes so that they can better understand what is going on.
After Gao Wen's story came to an end, the hall fell into a short and dead atmosphere. It was not until a few seconds later that people's uneasy discussion finally sounded. The pastor of the Holy Light Church kept drawing sacred symbols on his chest, trying to dispel the fear that was entrenched in his heart. The head Knight, who was almost completely white, now the chief Knight, who is the instructor of Kantburg, couldn't help but ask loudly: "What should we do?"
"Vissue Kant has left arrangements for the future of this land," Gauwen nodded and took out the letters left by Victor Kant from his arms. "Although Vissue Kant is trapped by nightmare, he is still a tenacious warrior. You should thank him. He used the last remaining power of his soul to arrange a way out for everyone. First of all, regarding the inheritance of the territory..."
After explaining the arrangements left by Viscount Kant and encouraging the managers present, Gao Wen left the free discussion time to those present, and he himself left the platform as if he had made a stand and went to the tea table on the west side of the hall to rest.
This is a gesture, indicating that the Cecil family will not take advantage of this opportunity to take advantage of the Kantian territory. This kind of annexation is not uncommon in this era, especially after the establishment of the Second Dynasty, the royal family's binding force on aristocrats in various places has dropped significantly. It is common for small nobles on the borders of the kingdom to eat and fight each other, but Gao Wen made this gesture specially to reassure those present.
But obviously someone had different ideas. Not long after he sat down, a short, fat middle-aged man in black robes came over. He bowed in front of Gauven, with a respectful and slightly nervous look on his face: "Mr. Duke, I am the consultant of Viscount Kant, Padric Pom, there are some things I want to talk to you about."
"I Viscount's Consultant?" Gao Wen glanced at the short and fat gentleman. The latter looked honest and charming, and had a bit of scholarly elegance. It was very consistent with the identity image of "noble consultant". "What's the matter with me?"
"It's true - we lost the lord, and worse, we lost the steward Mr. Carter, and the person who commanded the whole situation. I, a small affairs consultant, actually have to take on the heavy responsibility of maintaining order in the entire territory. I am very worried about whether my prestige is enough," Padric said with some nervousness. It was obvious that he was under great pressure when facing an orange-quality unearthed figure like Gao Wen for the first time. "So I discussed with several gentlemen, hoping that you can... temporarily become the acting lord of Kant's territory and help us through this most difficult time. Of course, this requirement is really beyond the reach, and it doesn't matter if you don't agree."
Gao Wen raised his eyebrows, but there was not much surprise: "You mean, let me take the lord's responsibility for the time being?"
"This seems to be the best choice," Padric spread his hands helplessly. "You are the most prestigious and capable noble we can reach. No one can control the situation except you. And you have directly saved this land - in terms of emotion and reason, I think no one will object to your takeover."
However, Gao Wen just smiled and said slowly: "I have no intention of becoming the lord of Kant, even if it is a proxy."
Padric seemed a little uneasy: "But..."
"I haven't finished speaking yet," Gao Wen waved his hand. "You know what's going on in this situation, but other nobles outside the territory may not think. Kant's territory is just a small piece of land. I don't want it to be a stain on my reputation. This is for private purposes. For public, Viscount Kant is a royal noble who was directly enthroned by the royal family. His fiefs, recycled, and re-enforcement can only be designated by the king. Although I am an elder of Francis II, I do not intend to take the initiative to break the rules set by Charles and I in those days."
“…You are indeed fair and upright.”
"Of course, I know your difficulties, so I will declare in the name of Duke Cecil, to protect the land nominally before Kant's regained the lord of the lord, and if there is a new lord here, my protection will end at the same time."
Padric blinked, as if he understood Gao Wen's long-term thinking, so he lowered his head respectfully: "Your arrangement is indeed very meticulous."
Gao Wen nodded and took advantage of this time to command: "I hope you can issue a notice to the severed castle slaves and lords who are directly under the serfs. If they have a difficult life, the Cecil family will accept them at any time. They will be treated fairly by the free people in the New Cecil."
"Yes, they will definitely thank you for your kindness."
"In addition, Viscount Kant gave me all his property as a gift, but I think you need it more, so except for the farms near the south that will be included in the Cecil territory in the future, I will leave all the property in the castle for you. Now the housekeeper is gone. You and the chief knight should use this property properly and let it be spent where it should be spent, do you understand?"
Padric's expression was really surprised this time. After a few seconds of stunnedness, he nodded quickly: "Yes...yes, your generosity is moving! I swear by my surname that every copper plate left by the old master will be used on the right path!"
"Very good, I believe that you, those of you who work diligently to help the Kant family manage the family business can still maintain order in this land in the future," Gao Wen nodded. "In addition, considering that there are large wilderness barriers between the two territories, I will send a special person to walk between the two territories and help you manage this place well. The connection between Kant and Cecil will be closer than before."
Padric lowered his head sincerely: "That's the best."
"There are some more practical trivial matters, first of all, the issue of distributing charcoal after the beginning of winter. I heard that in previous years, Viscount Kant and Viscountess would distribute charcoal to the poor after the beginning of winter, so that they could keep warm for the winter, and sometimes they would distribute food - although it was the result of dreams, the benefits of the people were real, and I don't want this tradition to disappear due to the death of the lord. I will post a notice and tell the people that charcoal and food will still be distributed this year, and under the protection of the Cecil family, this winter is still warm. You are doing specific matters every year, so it should be fine?"
Padric nodded repeatedly: "Yes, of course it's okay. In fact, we started to prepare for this aspect half a month ago. The charcoal to be distributed is piled in the castle warehouse..."
After arranging a few more trivial matters, Gao Wen watched Padric return to the crowd and watched the fat gentleman begin to convey his wishes among the officials. He smiled and nodded, picked up a cup of cold tea from the side and drank it slowly.
A young maid came over in panic, as if she wanted to save her dereliction of duty, but Gao Wen waved his hand and asked the terrified girl to find a place to rest: "No, herbal tea is good. By the way, if you can't find a job, remember to come to Cecil to get it. We can buy food, accommodation and place."
"You really never forget to win over the population," Amber stuffed a small snack in her mouth and looked at Gao Wen with a little complaint, "but she gave up the greatest benefit..."
Gao Wen just smiled and whispered: "You will understand, but don't ask more questions now."
Amber curled his lips: "Damn it."
Gowen did not explain too much to Amber, but called the Knight Philip who was resting next to him: "In the future, you will be responsible for the contact between Kant and Cecil's leader, and will supervise the situation of this land on my behalf."
"Yes, sir," Knight Philip nodded, but was still a little worried, "but I have never done anything in this way..."
"Don't think too much, I will tell you what to do. In addition, you are responsible for reporting Kant's situation in time. In addition, you don't have to live here for a long time, just walk here once or twice a month. Knight, this place has suffered a great disaster, but there are many people who need help."
Philip's motivation suddenly surged up: "Yes, sir, I must be worthy of your trust!"
Gao Wen exhaled and looked at the magnificent main hall of the castle in front of him, and suddenly felt a little missed by Cecil's countryside and construction site.
Chapter completed!