Although we have tried our best to rush on the road - to be precise, because the war situation in Nulin Province is critical, many roads have been blocked - this blockade is not a literal blockade, but a real blockade.
Panin is a madman. In order to completely block the attack routes of the prairie people - even the possible attack routes, he ordered that almost all the areas west of Mulan City in Nulin Province be turned into construction sites.
In order to completely block the possibility of marching, Panin ordered the mountains to be blown up, triggering landslides and blocking the roads.
Therefore, the result was that the knighting team from the imperial capital missed New Year's Eve and arrived at Chen Daolin's territory on the third day of the New Year.
For Ross, of course he doesn't care too much. He has already been to the northwest once this year. For the Earl of Villa, meeting Chen Daolin is not something worth getting excited about - that guy is a big trouble. And the responsibility I bear on this trip is to knight this guy.
???????????????????????????????? Well, in name it was a title, but in fact it was to force him to defend the northwest fortress.
Ross doesn¡¯t like to do this kind of thing of forcing his friends, so he would rather walk slower.
He even imagined that before he arrived at Chen Daolin's doorstep, the orcs had already gone south and captured the northwest fortress.
That¡¯s the best situation. Darling Chen doesn¡¯t have that damn baron title, so he has no responsibility. He can retreat openly with his troops and retreat behind Panin¡¯s defense line.
Unfortunately, this idea did not become a reality.
Even if you measure inch by inch with your steps, the journey will always be completed.
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Chen Daolin was still giving face. He personally led the team to Luowa City to greet Ross.
This face is for his good friend Ross, of course. Externally, it can be claimed that it is to give the emperor face. Chen Daolin doesn't care what others say.
He has no intention of completely breaking up with Shiloh now. Although he was forced, the title of baron was what he wanted. It's not a bad thing to be able to legitimately hold the territory in your hands.
With the status of a holy master and a legal hereditary noble, he really doesn¡¯t need to care too much about Hilo in the future. Even if there is a holy master in Shiloh, his noble status is also an aura of him - even the emperor cannot arbitrarily deprive a legal noble of his rights, which will cause uneasiness among the noble class.
As for those people from the Temple of Light who came with Rossespecially the Archbishop.
To be precise, Chen Daolin hasn't decided how to treat him yet.
In terms of status, Chen Daolin believed that he was the high priest of the Unparalleled Martial Saint Sect. He should be at the same level as Pope Heynckes. Have a rival status.
An archbishop who believes in the goddess comes to bless me?
Mr. Guan still refuses!
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We met Ross outside the city of Rowa. The two good friends hugged each other warmly and then exchanged a few words.
Ross asked Chen Daolin maliciously: "Rodel is still living with you?"
Chen Daolin grinned: "I want you to take care of it!"
Ross rolled his eyes: "I'm afraid you can't handle it."
Chen Daolin spat: "That's my problem."
But Ross¡¯s next words made Chen Daolin scared.
"I heard that you want to marry that duchess?"
Chen Daolin suddenly became half shorter: "You, where did you hear about this?"
"A lot of gossip." Ross said with a smile: "The empire also has hidden information on the Tulip family's territory, and they always receive a lot of interesting information. I heard that the duchess is getting married, and may be marrying you. I hope Luo probably didn¡¯t sleep well for several days.¡±
"So he made me a baron?" Chen Daolin rolled his eyes: "If you want to win over me, a baron would be too difficult to use."
"I will make you a duke directly. Then I will give you Panin's position. Can you sit still?"
Chen Daolin thought for a while, and took Panin's place to sit in the northwest. The majesty is very majestic. But that directly pushed me to the opposite side of the Tulip family When confronting that terrifying woman, it would be faster to shake your head!
¡°Speaking of which, Panin is really talented.¡±
"Yes! Going against her is really good!"
The two gay friends sighed shamelessly for a while.
There was an impatient cough from a carriage not far away.
The Archbishop has been waiting in the carriage for a long time.
But Chen Daolin and Ross chatted. But there was still no intention to come over to see him, which made the archbishop anxious as he waited.
After coughing so hard that he almost vomited blood, Chen Daolin finally turned his head. Casting a look at Rose.
Ross suppressed a smile, nodded, and pursed his lips.
Chen Daolin sighed.
¡°These church guys really like to show off
?????? Based on emotion and reason, Chen Daolin indeed owed the Temple of Light a huge favor.
When he was in the imperial capital, he was a fugitive, but the church protected him and helped him escape from the area. The most powerful team members around him now, Montoya and Ade, are all kidnapped from the church.
Now that the church has sent an archbishop to the northwest, he should give him some face.
In factthe archbishop himself thought so too.
So he never got off the carriage, but sat in the car, waiting for Chen Daolin to come over and see him.
This is a matter of decency and dignity.
¡°Especiallywe need to use this to judge Chen Daolin¡¯s attitude towards the church.
If he is arrogantthen
Fortunately, Chen Daolin is not that shameless yet.
After pondering for a moment, Chen Daolin still took steps towards the carriage.
After standing firm, he spoke loudly outside the carriage in a very polite tone: "Magic Professor of the Magic Academy, Baron Rowa, Darling Chen, a devout servant who came to pay homage to the goddess, the Red Archbishop of the Temple of Light"
When Chen Daolin said this, he suddenly turned his head and glanced at Ross.
Ross immediately understood and mouthed silently: "Sinclair."
"Ahem! His Excellency Cardinal Sinclair."
Sitting in the carriage, Archbishop Sinclair finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
Fortunately, this is Daring Chen. Pretty good on the road!
Not only is he on the road, he is also smart.
Because when he reported his family status, he only mentioned his Magic Academy title and noble title, and did not mention the title of High Priest of the Unparalleled Martial Saint Cult This avoided some embarrassment.
Because, there has always been an extremely embarrassing phenomenon in the Roland Empire: although the empire has legislated, it clearly allows the legality of the existence of other religions from a legal perspective.
However, the teachings of the Temple of Light have always preached that only the goddess is the only true god, and that all gods other than the goddess are false gods and evil gods! They are all heresies that must be eradicated and purified!
In a simple sentence, the teachings of the Temple of Light can be summed up as follows: treat pagans with the same attitude. wipe out! Either destroy it mentally or physically! There is absolutely no other appeasing attitude!
Therefore, along the way, Sinclair himself was repeatedly struggling with what attitude he should adopt when facing this Darling Chen.
If the other party reveals his identity as the high priest of the Wushuang Martial Saint Sect as soon as he comes up, it will be tantamount to breaking up, and there will be no room for everyone to meet.
As a well-established temple archbishop, his only attitude towards the heretics is to order his accompanying holy knights to draw their swords and eradicate them!
if that is the case¡¡
I probably have no chance of returning to the imperial capital alive!
If the other party reveals his or her identity as a heretic. And if you are indifferent, then after returning to the imperial capital, your status and prestige in the church will be a huge blow!
The only way is everyone pretends to be confused while pretending to understand.
Fortunately, fortunately. This Darling Chen is still on the right track, and he didn't force himself into a corner as soon as he came up.
In an instant, Sinclair felt a little more confident about his mission on this trip to the northwest.
Chen Daolin¡¯s attitude is very kind. He was very friendly and politely asked the archbishop to get out of the carriage, and both parties greeted each other with equal status.
Chen Daolin sent friendly greetings to Archbishop Sinclair for his hard work along the way. He also expressed his regards for the health of His Majesty Pope Heynckes who was far away in the imperial capital.
??The diplomatic rhetoric was very skillful.
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Sinclair, a seasoned old man who has been in the church all his life, has no idea about thisXu Toubanao is also very good at talking, and everyone is very happy to meet each other. Then Chen Daolin invited the other party to stay and rest in Luowa City.
The residence of the governor of Luowa City has been expropriated.
In fact, if there is anyone in the entire northwest who is most eager for the imperial capital¡¯s nobility team to arrive early then it must be the consul of Luowa City.
This consul was originally a small role in the northwest, spending his days in a remote border town like Luowa City.
When Chen Daolin came here with his troops last year, this guy was very smart and didn't cause any trouble for Chen Daolin - Chen Daolin also went on the road. His territory is not too far from Luowa City. Tens of thousands of people can eat, drink, have sex, and do daily shopping. , all brought huge income to Luowa City.
Naturally, the consul¡¯s private pockets were much richer.
For a long time, the consul thought that the Darling Chen magician was simply the cutest person in the world. Bringing so many people has brought so much tax revenue to oneself especially private individuals have also received so many benefits.
On weekdays, I never cause trouble for myself.
And with Chen Daolin¡¯s troops here, the security of Luowa City is countless times better than before!
Although those followers of the Wushuang Martial Saint Sect who travel everywhere, preaching and noisy in the city and in the countryside all day long, are a bit annoying, they still give money readily!
Among the ruling officials in Luowa City, from top to bottom, who has not received benefits?
The Baron Pierre and his son, who are under the command of the magician Darling Chen, are simply the most popular guests in Luowa City! The great God of Wealth! !
But in winter, things start to go wrong!
The news of the orc invasion is no longer just a rumor on paper, but has become another fact!
And the northwest army was taken away by the Tulip family The barrier in front of Luowa City disappeared in an instant!
Although this magician Darling Chen seems to have some ability, he repelled an attack by the orcs.
But no one really dares to believe that this magician can become everyone's patron saint!
After all, his power is too weak, compared to the orcs
Therefore, the governor of Luowa City can't sleep almost every day, for fear that when he wakes up, the orcs will have already arrived at the city!
When he received the news that His Majesty Shiloh, who was far away in the imperial capital, had granted Luowa City as a fiefdom to the magician Darling Chen the first reaction of the consul was not anger that he was about to lose his job, but excitement. He set off fireworks in his mansion all night long!
Got drunk! !
Very good! Great! !
In this way, you can resign! !
With all the money I have made this year, I will return to the imperial capital to report on my duties! ! No longer do you have to stay here and worry every day, for fear that one day you will be beheaded by an orc!
So when he heard that the emperor was going to send a team of envoys to the northwest, the consul simply counted the days on his fingers every day!
I cursed more than a hundred times in my heart: These gentlemen from the imperial capital, if you walk faster, you will die! !
Therefore, when Chen Daolin finally came to Luowa City and arrived with a team of envoys from the imperial capital, the consul put on brand-new official uniforms and led a guard of honor to greet them at the city gate, pissing these nobles off all the way. Welcome to your mansion.
In fact three days ago, he had already packed up all his family members and gifts in six carriages, carrying all his net worth and the wealth he had gained from serving as an official in Luowa City for many years, just waiting. As the new baron took over Luowa City, he completed the handover and immediately returned to the imperial capital.
Everyone came to the mansion in the city.
Chen Daolin and Ross were still chatting, discussing when to choose a date for the knighthood ceremony, how to prepare, etc
The consul could not sit still.
What else are we discussing? !
No need to discuss at all! !
"That Lord Baron, Lord Count" the consul said righteously and loudly: "When the soldiers and people in the city heard that Lord Baron was going to be knighted, the hearts of everyone in Luova City were excited, and they wished that this day would come early! So all preparations are made , it¡¯s all done! The venue for the knighting ceremony and the stage have been set up ten days ago! The honor guard is all ready and has been rehearsed more than a dozen times! Also all kinds of ritual utensils have been purchased It¡¯s over¡as for the day¡¡±
Having said this, the consul loudly said:??: "In my opinion, this afternoon is good!"
Ross was overjoyed. He stood up and walked over. He grabbed the hands of the consul and shook them vigorously: "What a talent! Your Excellency the consul is simply a talent! These tedious things originally gave me a headache, but I didn't expect that you have already done it." It's all done! Darling Chen, I think such talents are rare in the imperial capital! I didn't expect that there are such outstanding ruling talents in Luowa City. I think even after you are knighted, Luowa City will still be We still need a consul appointed by you, and you must not let go of such a talent!"
"You, your sister!!" The consul was stunned and cursed with grief and anger in his heart.
Chen Daolin had already looked over with a smile: "Not bad, not bad I wonder, my lord, if you are willing to continue working under me? I think you are the most familiar with things in Luowa City. Well you won't look down on me. I¡¯m Daring Chen, don¡¯t you want to work for me?¡± (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!