The two green forest warriors collided fiercely, fighting with relatively primitive weapons.
None of them wear armor, and you can see the developed muscles, ferocious scars, and various tattoos on their bodies.
It's not quite accurate to say it's a tattoo. Aaron knew that the ancient 'Green Forest Warriors' liked to use green or blue dye to paint their bodies and faces to create simple patterns.
To this day, this custom is still spread in the green forest.
Although he didn't think the guy with green and blue faces was that scary, it was said that it could effectively deter enemies.
Once upon a time, these ‘green barbarians’ were the nightmare of the northern lords of the Kingdom of Kargash!
boom!
Just when he was lost in thought, on the ring, a bearded warrior had already knocked down his opponent with a stone axe, and was roaring at the audience, flexing his muscles.
"very good!"
On the high platform, Theodore raised his hand and announced loudly: "The winner of this martial arts tournament is Mercado from the wasteland!"
Aaron looked around boredly. On the high platform, with the best view, Lady Sonia, Ginny, Sean, and even Colin were there.
This martial arts tournament was originally held mainly to celebrate the birth of a new generation of heirs.
It is worth mentioning that Sylvie also survived, and according to Ginny, she recovered very well and had no symptoms such as postpartum infection. It seems that allicin still played a certain role.
In fact, Aaron didn't have much confidence at that time. He could only say that the other party was lucky this time.
…
night.
A grand banquet was held in the castle.
A golden-roasted suckling pig was placed in the middle of the long table with an apple in its mouth, surrounded by various sumptuous meals.
Aaron was holding a glass of wine, somewhat displeased with the noisy atmosphere of the party.
You know, the nobles at this time were very brutal and open-minded, and even banquets were a good place to exchange feelings.
Some men and women who meet for the first time can no longer wait, and they flirt passionately, and even start to make appointments to meet in the garden or the servants' room...
Overall, it's a mess.
Well, there were also knights' daughters who wanted to 'hunt' Aaron, and even knights' wives came over to show their courtesy, which annoyed him a bit.
"Haha, my child, you are still as shy as before and can't adapt to this kind of situation."
Theodore walked over with a smile, and the people around him moved aside automatically, obviously knowing that the earl wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with his second son.
"You should learn more from Colin, he will be very adaptable."
Starting from a woman can quickly bring the men into a conversation.
However, Theodore's use of this kind of opening statement made Aaron feel polite and valued.
He smiled slightly: "Colin is a very good heir. Well, if he were a little more humble... Father, do you have anything to do with me?"
This straightforward approach made Theodore frown, and then said: "You are already seventeen years old, it's time to think about marriage, well... according to Kargash, the earl can canonize lower nobles,
Maybe you should also mention the title, although it won't increase the fiefdom, but it sounds nicer."
In the Kingdom of Kargash, barons, viscounts, etc. actually do not have the power to ennoble nobles, even a knight.
This kind of power can only be possessed by at least an earl, so the earl is often regarded as the true ruler of a party and the threshold of the great nobility.
Of course, if the barons and viscounts insist on canonizing their territories and dividing their territories, they can just submit the official documents and get approval.
If they have a subordinate earl, the person responsible for approval will be the earl.
If not, it is directly under the king, and the report will be sent directly to the king's desk.
Under normal circumstances, the big nobles will not refuse. After all, this is the self-weakening of the small nobles.
Of course, in Green Forest, things are a little different.
The land here is vast and sparsely populated. In fact, many knights have large fiefdoms, which are enough to make their peers in the kingdom jealous.
For example, Aaron's territory can be further cultivated. Its area is comparable to a barony in the kingdom, but it does not have as many people.
The same was true for Theodore before. He preferred to call himself a lord rather than a baron.
Therefore, Aaron knew very well that this was not what Theodore really wanted to say.
'I always feel that after ruling the Green Forest, Theodore has changed a bit and become more political?'
He complained in his heart and said: "It would be a great honor for me to be canonized by you, but I haven't found the lady I really like yet..."
"That's really a pity, but maybe you can consider the 'Sheep Girl' of the Kingdom of Kargash?" Theodore said.
The lords of the Kingdom of Kargash are cowardly and not good at fighting. They are often ridiculed by the Green Forest nobles as goat people, so naturally their daughter is a goat girl.
"A political marriage?"
Aaron smiled: "If father wants to completely integrate into Kargash, then this is a good way..."
"I'm still thinking about it now. Feifei once made this suggestion to me...but I always feel that something is wrong and there is a trap."
Theodore said.
In fact, if it were still the past, he wouldn't need to discuss Aaron's marriage with his son, he could just decide it and then notify him.
However, at this time, Aaron still had another identity, that is, he was his vassal, so he needed to negotiate.
But Aaron felt that this was also the other party's secondary purpose. While feeling amused, he chimed in and chatted a few words.
At the end, Theodore finally seemed to say casually: "I heard that a brand-new farming method is used on your territory, and there is something called chemical fertilizer that can double the yield per acre? Well, you have been using it since you were a child.
You are good at inventions and creations. The paper you created has been sold well in the kingdom and has been snapped up by wandering merchants..."
'It took me a long time to figure it out, but it turned out to be here?'
Aaron nodded secretly in his mind, and the expression on his face remained unchanged: "It's just a small improvement. If Father wants it, I'll have a good talk with your agricultural officer."
Theodore's expression suddenly became serious: "How could I covet my son, my vassal?"
However, with Aaron's persuasion, his expression gradually softened.
…
Soon after, Aaron returned to the room and chuckled: "Is this what feudal monarchs have in common? They always like to draw all the good things into their own bowls?"
"However, I also got what I wanted."
During tonight's discussion, he and Theodore reached a "political deal". Specifically, he used advanced farming technology in exchange for absolute autonomy in his marriage.
Theodore finally hinted that as long as he was not so angry about marrying a peasant girl, he could go as he pleased, or marry later.
This made Aaron feel relieved. He didn't want to be forced into an arrangement by Theodore like Colin.
At this time, looking at the gap in the door, he suddenly smiled: "Tia, come in!"