Archduke Dominic of Cambay mingled with the principality’s cavalry all day long, and the killing cries of the two professional legions resounded across the Blood Plains. The golden light of the grace staff of Lady Gyniss erupted, and the morning light of the new day had already dispersed into the blood plain.
to the palace hall.
The guards held their heads high, the huge palace door slowly opened, the candlelight in the secret room swayed slightly, and three figures filed in, as if they were in their own place.
"The Blood Tiger Legion is somewhat lacking in supplies, including wine, buffalo meat, vegetables, bread, swords, bandages..."
"The current climate is suitable, which is the best time for our Cambay Principality to train its troops. Therefore, I suggest that we issue a recruitment order to the four major cities again, so as to control the principality's immediate combat strength."
"Of course, these are just my personal assumptions. If you two have better suggestions, you might as well speak up and let's discuss them together."
The first person to speak was a middle-aged man on the left. He was tall and strong and had become a high-level knight many years ago.
This man's name is Thuram, he is the commander of the Principality of Cambay, and he is also the biological brother of Grand Duke Dominic. He also had some thoughts about the position of "Grand Duke", but in the end he gave it to his brother.
But that day, Dominic crawled out of the hall with a bruised nose and face, while Thuram was already unconscious. The "Iron-blooded Principality" was undoubtedly revealed among the brothers. The winner would become the Grand Duke, and the loser would command the principality's cavalry.
Although Thuram has been "reduced" to a great nobleman, his character is exactly the same as Dominic's, even more outdated than worse.
In Thuram's view, the most perfect form of the Principality of Cambay is that everyone can live a normal life, and when war breaks out, everyone can be a soldier.
Therefore, under this almost distorted concept, the Arms expenditure of the Principality of Cambay has doubled year after year. It has even exceeded the bottom line of the Principality.
But the Principality of Cambei is the feared iron-blooded warrior. Any peak powerhouse must be wary of three points, even King Ogu must deal with it carefully.
"If you don't have black bread, you can dig through the trash can. If you don't have clothes, you can use sheets instead. But without the protection of the principality's cavalry, everything will be in vain."
Thuram glanced at the teacup on the long table, and then took out a wine bag from his storage bag. The smell of strong ale spread rapidly in the room, and the other two people in Yin and Yang did not respond.
After Thuram finished telling his story, he stopped talking and waited for the other party to question. But in the Principality of Cambay, this kind of question is as weak as a straw.
"The atmosphere in Helm City has been a bit weird recently. The number of foreign businessmen has been increasing, and the number of poor criminals has also doubled."
"The prison was already overloaded three days ago. Some of the prisoners on death row were sent to the Tiger Throat Jungle, but more of them were killed directly."
"Therefore, prison expansion is imperative, and I personally believe that this matter is far more important than issuing another draft order."
A second figure emerged from the shadows. This man had extremely high cheekbones and a bronze-colored skin. He stared at Commander Thuram coldly and spoke word by word.
Adebayo, the consul of the principality, is a serious man. In fact, the old grand duke adopted his adopted son in his early years, so he has now become the consul of the Cambay principality.
His loyalty to the Dominican family is almost fanatical, and the time he spends dealing with the affairs of the principality far exceeds the time he spends with his family.
Cold-blooded is his motto, and ruthlessness is his nickname. In the city of Heim under his management, no one dares to openly confront the nobles, and no one dares to complain.
He and Thuram are like the difference between a sword and a shield. The other is an indomitable halberd, but he can only protect everything in Heim City.
However, it is precisely because of this that the security of Heim City has always been far better than that of other principalities. However, under this high-pressure rule, people's life can be called fearful.
"That's enough! You've had enough! No one can pity me as a financial officer!"
"Whether it's conscription or the expansion of prisons, you just made a decision just by talking about it?"
"You have already seen last year's financial report. Our Principality of Cambay is still running deficits year after year, and we don't have those extra gold coins at all."
"You are free to do whatever you want, as long as you don't bother me, I applaud you with both hands!"
"The Grand Duke is also an annoying person. He has nothing to do except asking me for money every time. The account book is here. If you have any good ideas, just tell me, otherwise there will be no gold coins!"
The last minister slapped the table, and then drank half a pot of tea. This man's name was Paul, and he was the most unlucky financial officer in the royal city and the nine principalities.
In the Principality of Cambay, instead of enjoying the transcendent status of financial officer, Paul became the target of everyone's responsibilities.
But anyone who has read the principal’s account books must have respect for this financial officer. Because in this financial situation of successive years of deficit, Paul ensured that the cavalry of the Principality of Cambay became stronger and stronger, and on the other hand, he made all ordinary people
People can still have a bite to eat.
He is a joke in front of many nobles and their punching bag. But in the eyes of Grand Duke Dominic, he is the one who can be called "the mainstay of the principality".
Therefore, although these words were revealing, the other two people just shook their heads and did not answer any more words. Steel swords can be purchased and food can be plundered, but not everyone can be a financial officer.
Those thick account books sat quietly on the table, no one asked, let alone looked through. This is respect for Paul, and it is also a kind of silent trust.
Commander Thuram sighed, and then threw out a gold coin. He claimed half of the recruitment fee, and also promised that he would take care of the supplies for the "Blood Tiger Legion".
Consul Adebayor then shook his head, but he did not have any money in his hands, so he had to look at Finance Officer Paul again.
Paul grinned and indicated that the prison expansion could be carried out normally, and there was no need to worry about gold coins. Then the three of them discussed other matters in the Principality of Cambay. Although there was some tension during the period, they finally finalized the details.
Because of the habits of Dominic, the Grand Duke of Cambay, most of the time at the Royal Council of the Principality, only these three ministers deliberated.
But Dominic can be regarded as an outlier, because these three people have great power and can even directly influence the development direction of the Principality of Cambay.
This is both a gift and a burden. Consul Adebayor manages all affairs in the city of Heim, and also needs to establish good relations with the other three major cities.
Commander Thuram is sitting in the palace, all the cavalry are in order, and all threats to the Principality of Cambay have vanished. He is Dominic's brother and the godfather of Prince Toto.
As for Financial Officer Paul, although he has a sad face all day long, the wealth he manages is still measured in millions of crystal coins. But out of habit, his "stingy" hood always covers his proud face. p>
The imperial meeting came to an end, and the three people walked out of the secret room one after another, and then went their separate ways. Consul Adebayor got into the carriage, and the carriage drove slowly towards the market area.
Commander Thuram's war horse kept neighing, and he immediately led his owner towards the Tiger's Throat Forest. Treasurer Paul put away the principal's account books, but still stood quietly outside the palace, staring blankly at the blue sky.