I'm really not an NPC

Chapter 400
Chapter 4 and Four
At the moment the Countess is meeting several guests in the study.

These guests are all men.

young male.

"Catherine, I have received news that the Grand Duke's family property has almost been destroyed because of the incompetence of the family members..."

A well-mannered, luxuriously dressed obese man pretended to be mysterious and said to the Countess.

The Duchess's real name is Catherine.

But not many people know her real name.

And even fewer people dare to call her by her real name.

The Countess didn't mind the fat man doing this.

Because this fat man is one of the partners of the Rose Chamber of Commerce.

In a place like Black Wolf City, it is basically impossible for one person to set up a chamber of commerce.

No matter what you do, you always need some allies.

These men were also nobles, and they were partners drawn by Catherine.

They are also staunchly neutral.

The countess remained unchanged, and said lightly, "Oh, and then?"

Another slender and somewhat handsome nobleman smiled and said: "Donald, you are still so gossip-minded! The Grand Duke manages our country and is unparalleled in heroism, but his sons and daughters are useless. You know, it’s not gossip, right?”

"Edward is right. I just met the Grand Duke's son in Wangcheng not long ago. At that time, the boy was gambling. He obviously lost almost all of his money. In the end, he just relied on his status as a nobleman to snatch the money back..."

Another nobleman who was short in stature and rather obscene in appearance said with a smile.

The Countess listened quietly.

This group of nobles belonged to the second generation of playboys in the city.

Nothing.

But their parents are both viscounts and the like.

The Countess has no common topics with them, and the usual gatherings are just to fulfill their ally obligations.

She also knew that these dudes were very interested in her.

But the Countess wasn't worried.

Although the identities of these noble descendants are bright, they are as timid as a mouse in their hearts, and they dare not do anything to her at all, they can only admire her in their hearts.

Especially the most powerful Donald, the Countess is even less worried.

Because this person has a special preference for his partner.

He likes to wear handles.

Donald smiled and said, "You think that's all the gossip I brought?"

Everyone became curious.

Even the Duchess.

In fact, Donald's family was one of the most powerful in Black Wolf City 50 years ago, on a par with Earl Caddy.

After all, his grandfather was the second earl of Black Wolf City.

But later, because of some crimes, his grandfather offended the Grand Duke, and after being punished, the earl was reduced to a viscount.

Therefore, his grandfather withdrew from the stage of Black Wolf City and honestly raised flowers and birds, and Donald's family strength also declined sharply.

But even so, the centipede is dead but not stiff, and the Donald family is still deeply entrenched in Black Wolf City and the Principality.

Whether it is intelligence or business, they are always better than others.

Donald revealed a trace of mystery and said: "Recently, the Sapphire Principality has been eyeing us, especially in the border areas. Their provocations are even more unscrupulous. The Grand Duke doesn't want to bear it anymore."

"War is going to happen?"

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of all the people in the room changed slightly.

We are all nobles and know a lot.

Commoners only know that the relationship between Tulip Principality and Sapphire Principality is very average.

The nobles knew that this relationship was not ordinary, but a bit hostile to each other.

Over the years, at the border between the two countries, no matter whether it is a soldier or a civilian, as long as there is an opportunity, people from the two countries will fight fiercely.

In recent years, as the Sapphire Principality has become stronger and stronger, Tulip has gradually fallen into a disadvantage under friction.

This also made the Grand Duke Tulip even more embarrassed at the state meeting.

But for so many years, he has been patient and patient, and has no intention of preparing for war.

But now listening to what Donald said, the honest Duke Tulip is ready to go to war?

This is not good news for ordinary people or nobles.

Because war means loss.

It means that the era of peace will end.

We all have a hard time.

"It's very likely to happen, but the problem is that the background of the Tulip family has almost been defeated, especially in terms of money. The Grand Duke is very short of money!"

After Donald's words came out, Lady Rose said impatiently, "Donald, please get to the point."

Donald nodded slightly, and said with a flattering smile, "Catherine, do you know how the Grand Duke wants to make money?"

The Countess did not answer this boring question, but said coldly: "The point."

"Catherine, you are still so uninteresting."

Donald complained, but he still confessed honestly: "Donald knows that the people can't stand the toss. In order to avoid the subjugation of the country, he will not choose to slaughter the people. Therefore, we nobles have become his targets."

"Ask us for money?"

Everyone came to their senses and immediately laughed.

"It's not easy to ask for money from our nobles. If there is no suitable reason, the Grand Duke will not be able to ask for it."

"Yes, even though the Grand Duke is unparalleled in power, he does not exploit us for no reason!"

Everyone is not worried.

Donald said angrily: "The country is in turmoil, and the Grand Duke is not stupid. How could he use strong means to exploit the nobles? This is just causing internal chaos. The method he intends to adopt is to buy and sell..."

Buying and selling?

Everyone is very puzzled.

What can Dagong do for us?
Donald smiled, smugly.

Because the next thing to say is about to surprise everyone.

He shouted: "The Grand Duke is going to sell the army! Sell the land! Use this to exchange money with us!"

"what!"

As soon as these words came out, as expected, everyone in the room was shocked.

Even Lady Rose.

Grand Duke in order to raise money.

Are you willing to sell these things?

As we all know, every nobleman has his own fief and army.

According to the rank of the nobility, the number of fiefs and troops is extremely limited.

For example, for a viscount, a fiefdom of tens of thousands square meters is enough, and an army of 500 is about the same.

In the words of the earl, he can have a territory of about 2000 square meters, and the army can reach about [-] people.

……

This is the law of the noble world.

But now.

The Grand Duke is going to sell these things.

Doesn't this mean that this deep-rooted rule is about to be broken?

"You heard it right! It's absolutely true at this time. When I heard my father say it, I was also taken aback."

Donald's face became agitated: "But the Grand Duke can only do this, there is no absolute temptation to me, and he also knows that our group of nobles will not give up money!"

Edward interrupted: "Stop, Donald, according to what you mean, we nobles can also buy soldiers and land? But the problem is, our fiefs and troops have reached the upper limit! How can we buy them?"

(End of this chapter)