Black Knight From Blue Star

Chapter 237: Rewards for Merit and the Queen

 The fall of the Logistics Pass was earth-shattering news for the Northern Army.

The 100,000-strong army on the frontline collapsed on the spot when they saw the dark smoke column rising from behind.

 Including Ste-Nimi.

He stared blankly at the black smoke column rising into the sky. After a long time, he picked up the communication stone and said: "Surrender, alas."

　　One hundred thousand troops laid down their weapons.

This great victory directly caused the city of Kexilan to be overcrowded.

The prison is too small to fit in, not at all.

 In the end, the prisoners were allowed to cut down trees and build simple wooden houses outside, and then they were reluctantly locked up.

 This great victory gave the Southern Army a surge of momentum on all fronts, causing the Northern Army to voluntarily abandon at least thirty kilometers of defense lines and retreat to areas they considered safe.

The Southern Army took back three important strategic towns in one go.

  New York City.

The whole city entered a state of carnival. Even the gray orcs were allowed to play in the streets. One can imagine the significance of this victory to the southern faction.

 One hundred thousand prisoners.

New York was crazy for five days, and it was not until the sixth day that people gradually calmed down from the ecstasy.

Hardy also took the army and returned to station near New York City. Next, they will take over Louisian County.

 The new king, Arianna Rommel, secretly received Hardy, Mrs. Sissi, and Andrew.

 Four people were sitting in a small room, and everyone was very happy.

"Thank you three for your help." Arianna Rommel raised his glass and said with a smile: "Next, it's our Southern Army's turn."

 The four people’s wine glasses clinked together.

Mrs. Sissi just took a sip and stopped drinking.

 No one forced her to drink.

 After all, she is now the apparent head of the Jeanne family, and no one dares to look down upon her casually.

 Andrew put down his glass and asked: "King Rommel, what do you think of the 100,000 prisoners?"

Ariana thought for a while and said: "We are short of people in the south. I plan to keep these people and slowly change them to become southerners."

"It's a bit difficult." Andrew said with some expectation: "After all, they should all have family members in the north."

“I will introduce a series of policies to help them integrate into the south.” Arianna smiled.

 He knew that Andrew was interested in those prisoners and wanted to take a group of them away.

 But there is really a shortage of people in the south, and the gray orcs are not considered human.

 Andrew could only sigh when he saw that the king had no intention of letting go.

At this time, Ariana turned around and asked: "Sir Hardy, what are your plans next?"

"Of course it is to build Louisian County." Hardy said while drinking wine: "We only have half a year at most. After half a year, the Northern Army will definitely make a comeback."

 Ariana seemed to be relieved when he heard what Hardy said: "Then I'll trouble Mr. Hardy."

"It doesn't matter, this is also helping myself." Then Hardy turned to look at Andrew: "Next, let's leave three thousand people each on the March defense line, how about it?"

"No problem." Andrew Spencer said with excitement on his face: "But I have to return to the country to receive the canonization, so the three thousand people will be temporarily managed by our country's young generals."

 Andrew can be regarded as opening up territory for Kaldor and fulfilling the centuries-old wish of the Kaldor people.

 Hence the commendation he received was particularly real.

　　Not only was he granted a large territory in the country, he was even directly promoted from a marquis to a duke.

 He went back to attend the investiture ceremony.

 “Congratulations.” Hardy toasted to him.

And Andrew and Hardy clinked their glasses and said with a smile: "Your reward will definitely not be less."

 “That’s natural.” Mrs. Sissi looked at Hardy and smiled softly.

 Both of them realized something. After all, they had experienced too much, and their eyes became a little funny. They feel that under such circumstances, it doesn't seem to matter whether Hardy is rewarded or not.

 The dinner party for four lasted until midnight, and many special verbal contracts were reached between the four of them.

 After the dinner, Hardy took Mrs. Sissi to stay in a hotel.

  Two female players naturally followed.

Then Nicai spent the night in the corridor outside again, and at the same time was passively listened to in the corner all night.

 The dark circles under my eyes were there again the next day.

 On the contrary, Madame Sissi and Alice were both radiant and energetic.

Hadi then led the army across the mountains and entered Louisian County.

　　Took over this place.

 The County of Louisian is very large, covering almost one-third of the land area of ​​France.

There is also a ten-kilometer border with France, which can be said to be an excellent place for development.

 On this day, Hadi took the initiative to convene a meeting of generals.

 After everyone arrived, he looked around and found that there were a few familiar faces missing, so he could only sigh softly in his heart.

 There is no way, some people will die in war.

"The North-South War is not over yet, but our local battle is over." Hadi said with a smile: "This time, we not only made a lot of money, but also a lot of land. Next, we will reward you based on your merits. Those who take money take money, and those who want land can take land. Of course... for the same military achievements, the land obtained in China will be much smaller. If the land is obtained in Louisian County, it will be twice the area. Those who are knights or minor lords in Si’an County, please raise your hands.”

 No one raised their hands.

 Everyone likes to be at home, not in a place like this that needs to be developed.

Hadi waited for a while, found Xixi and raised his hand.

 “I would like to stay in Louisian County.” Xixi raised her hand.

　Hardy nodded.

 Actually, it doesn't matter to him whether anyone wants to stay in Louisian County.

 After all, this is fertile soil, and he can eat it all by himself without any problem.

Some generals were puzzled and asked, "Why are you willing to stay here, Bing Xixi?"

"There are gray orcs here to help with the work." Xixi smiled and said: "It can save a lot of money. What you save is what you earn."

As soon as this was said, everyone felt it made sense.

　　They also know very well how wealthy the people in the south of Aijaka are.

This is all the work of the gray orcs.

If I could have hundreds of gray orcs to help me with the work, and would be rewarded with double the land, then... I would feel happy just thinking about it.

 So, a dozen more people raised their hands and said they wanted to stay in Louisian County.

 Considering that the Northern Army is very likely to come back in half a year, Hardy will provide certain subsidies to those who are willing to stay in Louisian County.

Furthermore, if these people stay, they will be regarded as his vassals, so naturally he must treat them better.

 After all, those who work in the future will be vassals.

 There is no lord who works tirelessly and does everything himself.

At this meeting, everyone was laughing and laughing.

 After all, who wouldn’t be happy if the land was divided and the money was divided?

After the meeting ended, Mrs. Sissi found Hadi and said, "I want to go back to Boris. Can you **** me back?"

"Of course there is no problem." Hadi took her hand and kissed the smooth back of it gently: "My beloved Queen."

Mrs. Sissi’s eyes are full of tenderness.

 She is going back this time to ascend the throne and become the new queen.

 The old king has died long ago. Although the king's position is temporarily taken by the eldest prince, the agreed time is enough. Their whole family has to go to live on a small island somewhere.

 Winning this big battle and expanding the territory, Mrs. Sissi's reputation in the country is enough.

 (End of this chapter)