C163 A Wonderful Game of Chess

When Lee Xiang's carriage was still outside the Bael City, he received the news that the messenger of the empire had arrived. This had to surprise him for the speed at which the empire reacted to this matter.

This was because the messenger of the empire had arrived in less than five days. From this, one could see the anxiety in the Empire's heart. Under normal circumstances, It would take at least half a month for a fast horse to travel from the imperial capital to the Bael City. It could be predicted that the emissary of the Empire should be a mage. Because only a mage could reach this place in a few short days.

Lee Xiang was not in a hurry to go back. He took a look at the recruitment process midway. The effect was beyond his expectations. In a few days, the new soldiers were successfully formed. Although it looked messy, at least there was no problem with the number of people.

The problem that gave him a headache was how to quickly bring these new recruits to the battlefield. Even if they couldn't achieve the effect quickly, at the very least, they should make people feel uneasy about their existence. Fortunately, at the critical moment, Kerry, whom Lee Xiang had never trusted, came up with an idea that he could not refuse.

Because over the years, the private army in Duke's Mansion had retired veterans every year, and Kerry's intention was to recruit some experienced veterans to bring back new recruits. Although Lee Xiang had hesitated on this method, in the end, he had no choice but to nod his head and agree. Because this was indeed the best method so far.

After all, he had no one to use at the moment, so he had no choice but to use it again, including Kerry.

For this matter, he had no choice but to think of some subtle ways to rope them in. In order to rope Kerry in, Lee Xiang even gave him the full responsibility of forming new recruits. The reason was very simple. Even if he was given a chance, he would still give himself a chance.

This way, the ratio of the newly formed white people and Lower Race to the newly formed armies was raised to three to seven.

As for the supply of weapons, there was no problem at all because basically everyone in the continent knew about the relationship between Baron and the top weapon supplier on the continent, Sophie. So no one dared to doubt the quality of their weapons.

After listening to Kerry's report, Lee Xiang asked a few key questions. One of the questions he was most worried about was racial discrimination. He was worried that if there was such a problem, there would be internal strife in the army, which he could not accept.

Obviously, Kerry had thought of this problem a long time ago. Moreover, he had even specially formulated a law to take care of Lower Race. If there was a white officer who dared to insult the soldiers of the Lower Race, then no matter what reason they had, they would be dealt with seriously.

In fact, there were already a few white officers who were killed on the spot by him.

Such a matter of killing one to warn others had a very good deterrent effect. Lee Xiang was very satisfied. Of course, he knew that Kerry had probably figured out some things after being suppressed by him for a period of time. Such a decree was probably trying to please him to a large extent. However, he still told Kerry implicitly. No matter who it was, as long as it was the private army of Duke's Mansion, Otherwise, if this order was the cause of the Lower Race's arrogance, it would be a very troublesome problem. On the contrary, the effect would be even worse.

When he returned to Duke's Mansion, the empire's envoy had been waiting for him in Duke's Mansion for a long time.

All of them were seated. There were also many old friends. His father, Count Walker, and even countess were present.

Duke Ronton actually came to the hall with countess's help. However, what surprised Lee Xiang the most was that this special envoy of the empire was none other than Walker's old rival, Prime Minister Kohl. He had always thought that the person who came would be a magic expert. However, when he thought of the ability of a magic expert to send a person a thousand miles away quickly through magic, he immediately felt relieved.

"Grandpa. . . " Lee Xiang greeted a few acquaintances and quickly walked to Ronton's side. He first looked at countess and then bowed to Ronton. When he just came in, Shaun gave him a look. It seemed the situation was not bad, so he was in a good mood.

Ronton waved his hand and turned to look at Prime Minister Kohl, who was next to him. "Hurry up and greet Prime Minister. "

Lee Xiang hurriedly turned around. Just as he bowed, Kohl laughed and patted Lee Xiang on the shoulder. "Long time no see. Our Baron has grown a lot taller and stronger. However, you have worked hard recently, my child. "

Kohl's words made many people in the hall unconsciously frown, especially the last sentence, "My child. " Obviously, they were trying to get close to him. Of course, the more sensitive people immediately guessed the Empire's attitude towards Ronton from Kohl's statement. Strictly speaking, it should be the attitude towards Lee Xiang. In fact, this guess was meaningless because the empire had sent an old prime minister this time. This gesture showed how much importance the empire attached to this place.

Lee Xiang smiled faintly. "No, the prime minister is also younger and still as elegant as before. "

Kohl let out a hearty laugh again. "I can hear some things about you every day in the capital. To be honest, I am very glad that my hard work in recommending you to His Majesty was not in vain. You've done a great job. My child! "

If Kohl's previous words were implicit, So now it's obvious that he's trying to win Lee Xiang over. At this moment, even Ronton who was standing on the other side couldn't help but furrow his brows. Judging from Kohl's words, it seemed like it was all because of him that Lee Xiang was able to come to Silo Province.

Lee Xiang's expression did not change. He unconsciously turned his head to look at his mother and smiled. "Prime Minister, you are serious. I am just doing something that I can do on behalf of grandfather. It is not hard at all. Instead, you have to travel thousands of miles just for the sake of the empire and our province. "

Kohl shook his head and said with a heavy face, "The empire cannot be relaxed. Although I am old, as long as the empire needs me, I will not slack off. I will not delay it. Furthermore, the situation here is already terrible to the point of being appalling. If I don't come soon. . . "Kohl's righteous words made the people below laugh. This was because he was clearly mocking the people in charge of this place for being incompetent, and his target was naturally Count Walker.

Count Walker was unable to say what he wanted to say, so he could only sigh about his bad luck. Who asked him to catch up?

"So this time, the Empire is preparing to let you take charge of the overall situation? "Lee Xiang tried to hold back his laughter. He was almost sure that Kohl was just taking the opportunity to humiliate Walker. With his cunning mind, he would never take over this mess. He did not even have time to hide. How could he take the initiative to embrace Walker?

" I am just helping. Strictly speaking, I am here to be your assistant. " Kohl's old eyes lit up. He looked at Lee Xiang and smiled.

"I do not know what master is talking about!" Lee Xiang pretended to be confused.

Kohl laughed and took out a document. Lee Xiang noticed that it was covered with the seal of the palace, and it was not opened yet. Obviously, it had been waiting for him to come back.

"In order to reward the Ronton family for their contribution to the empire, His Majesty has granted Duke Ronton the title of Prince and allowed him to enjoy the treatment of the royal family. . . "

Kohl's words made everyone present exclaim in shock. Don't underestimate this prince, because the rule of the empire was that only the direct descendants of the royal family could be conferred the title of Prince. In other words, one had to be the same grandfather as the current ruler. Anyone who surpassed this level of relationship would basically not be conferred the title of prince. As a foreign official, Ronton was a border official. However, being able to become a duke was already a result of his family's ancestral grave smoking. Who would have thought that he would be conferred the title of Prince? What kind of favor was this?

"Giving Lord Smith the title of earl, and Lady Lena the title of princess. . . "

The series of titles stunned everyone present.

"Also, you are promoted to Lee Xiang, Baron, as a first class earl. You are in charge of all matters in Silo Province at the moment!"

The last appointment was like a stone breaking the sky, completely shocking everyone present. Now, it could not be said that he had leveled up continuously, but it should be said that he had reached the sky in a single step. The title of a first class earl was almost on par with Walker's. Even in the capital, the number of first class counts could be counted on one hand.

Lee Xiang frowned slightly. This sent him a very bad message. The series of rewards from the empire was like a sharp sword hanging above his head. It could fall at any moment.

It was very obvious that this was a clever move from the Empire. It was very likely that they had seen through something. That was why they had deliberately entrusted him with an important task. On one hand, they wanted to temporarily stabilize themselves by roping him in. Once all the problems were resolved, He was afraid that he would be able to free up his hands to deal with him. There was no doubt about it. Because the large number of troops stationed near the Silo Province was an obvious example, although they were nominally dealing with neighboring countries. However, they had ulterior motives. It was only in the Silo Province. Anyone with a bit of brain would be able to tell.

Of course, it was also possible that he only wanted to warn him. The purpose of giving him the title of nobility was to tell him that as long as he cooperated with the empire. . . Then their garrison would not act rashly. And he might get more benefits in the future.

However, the Empire had clearly appointed him to be in charge of the overall situation. Putting aside the nominal supreme commander of Silo Province, Ronton, wasn't it obvious that they wanted to support him. Suppressing Ronton? This kind of differentiation technique was really retarded to the extreme. If he was fooled. . . Then he's a real idiot. Although Lee Xiang really wanted to get such an opportunity, it depended on the situation. If it didn't bring him any benefits, then what was the use of it?

"Sir, are you seeing things?" Lee Xiang was stunned for a moment, then asked with a bitter smile. "No matter what, Lee Xiang said. The highest commander here is my grandfather, Duke Ronton, and I am just a member of the family. So, if the appointment just now is true, then I hope that the empire can take back the order! Because my grandfather should always be the leader here. "