Since ancient times, the realm of sin has been the territory of the remnants.
The environment there is dangerous. The thick permafrost is covered with snow all year round. The sun cannot be seen for most of the year. There are also dangerous wild trolls and orcs.
The so-called wild trolls and barbarian orcs refer to uncivilized and uncivilized people who have not formed tribes.
The tradition of cannibalism by Cairn orcs and trolls was passed down from wild trolls and barbarian orcs.
Wild trolls and barbarian orcs are even more extreme, eating even their own clansmen, and are completely humanoid beasts.
Humans in the Plantagenet Empire have always been curious about how the remnants of the Sin Domain survived in such a horrific environment.
It is precisely because of the harsh environment of the Sin Territory that the Plantagenet Empire did not take any military action against the Sin Territory when its national power was strong. As long as the nobles of the North can block the remaining people outside the Black Rock Defense Line, everything will be fine.
However, with the rise of the Plague Lord, the strategic position of the Sin Realm has undergone a qualitative change.
If the Sin Realm can be captured, the Plague Lord's tentacles can be cut off and blocked in the underground world, unable to threaten the surface world of Kane.
If the Sin Realm is allowed to be invaded by the Plague Lord, the latter will always have a perfect springboard to accumulate strength and attack the Plantagenet Empire at any time.
Viscount Denis was able to be entrusted with important tasks by Nicholas IV, and his strategic vision was certainly in place.
Bai Xiaowen didn't need to analyze it in detail, he could also see the necessity of crusading against Sin Territory.
Once successful, as the commander of the Empire's advance army, he will be bathed in flowers and applause, and become the greatest contributor to the Empire's Northern Expedition. Fame, titles, fiefdoms... everything will be at your fingertips.
But, how sure are you of success?
"Now is the best opportunity to capture the Sin Domain."
Bai Xiaowen started to cheat, but he seemed to cherish his words like gold.
The methods of deception are ever-changing and vary from person to person. For a smart man like Viscount Dennis who has a certain strategic vision, there is no need to explain everything to the point and let him understand it on his own, which is more effective than Bai Xiaowen's painstaking persuasion.
Viscount Denis began his own strategy.
[Count Dio... no, it will be Duke Dio soon. The Duke is right. The survivors have been severely damaged by this battle, so there is nothing to worry about. But the troublesome Lord of the Plague has been defeated by the ultimate leader of White Stone.
Plague buster drugs are deadly restraints.]
[In today’s battle, the Plague Lord retreated without a fight, which is the best evidence.]
[If we can obtain the technical support from the White Stone Territory, the Imperial Advance Army’s Northern Expedition will be at least 70% sure that we can drive those undead monsters back to the underground world!]
Thinking of this, Viscount Dennis looked at Bai Xiaowen much more eagerly.
In the eyes of Viscount Denis, the young Duke Dior exuded an indescribable charm and was convincing.
Seeing the look in Viscount Dennis's eyes, Bai Xiaowen felt a little guilty. Is it too much to use pictures of leaf-covered peonies to deceive male spiritual figures? I'm a straight man.
The chaotic thoughts only lasted for 0.1 seconds before Bai Xiaowen said: "All the credit for conquering the Sin Realm belongs to you."
"The White Stone Territory can provide enough ultimate plague killers for the imperial army's northern expedition."
When Viscount Dennis heard these two sentences, he felt very excited. He suppressed his emotions and said seriously: "Lord Count Dior, you have gained the friendship of the Dennis family."
"Ah, cheers to friendship... I'm honored! But can we talk about the price first?"
Bai Xiaowen showed the face of a philistine.
The contrast between before and after was a bit big. Viscount Dennis was stunned: "Oh... ok, ok."
He was a little nervous and began to think in his mind:
The Dennis family is an emerging aristocratic force. Compared to Count Dio, who owns the entire North, they have no power or influence. Count Dio may not even look down on the family's small gold coin savings;
I do have a younger sister who is a well-known socialite in the imperial capital. I wonder if she can catch the eye of Count Dior... No, I heard that White Rose Cecilia has an unclear relationship with Lord Dior...
"I want spare supplies for the Imperial Advance Army."
Bai Xiaowen's words in a low voice woke up Viscount Dennis.
"What? This is impossible." Viscount Denis's first reaction was to object. Count Dio, you are so poor that you can't embezzle military funds. I wonder if His Majesty hates the conservative aristocrats the most today, and the second thing he hates is corruption.
Bai Xiaowen said with a smile: "Your Excellency, Commander, let me ask you... is there a lot of baggage that cannot be carried by the advance army in the expedition to the Sinful Territory?"
"..."
"Don't hesitate, you should have thought of it. For example, spare ordnance, armor parts, war horses... These spare supplies are stored in Black Rock City and are used to defend the city. If the Imperial Army goes on an expedition, these supplies cannot be carried and are just a burden.
In order to ensure the speed and efficiency of the march."
"When you report battle damage to the military headquarters, won't it be enough to include these supplies in the battle damage?"
Viscount Dennis hesitated and said: "No, still not."
"Alas, the production of the ultimate plague killer is not cheap..." Bai Xiaowen looked up at the sky.
"..."
Viscount Dennis was speechless for a long time, then reluctantly said: "Even if you can pass the military test, your Majesty will definitely be able to spot something fishy."
"It doesn't matter, just tell His Majesty the truth. This is a legitimate transaction to obtain the technical support of the White Stone Territory!" Bai Xiaowen said righteously, "I am a visitor from another world, and I have no intention of inheriting the title from generation to generation, so these materials are just for me.
Your Majesty will definitely agree to my reward."
Bai Xiaowen talked about what happened two years ago again. At that time, Nicholas was still a prince, and under Bai Xiaowen's bargaining, he gave away the oath book of the Knights of the Black Blade as a reward item.
Viscount Dennis finally made up his mind and took a deep breath: "Okay, I will do it."
"That's right, benefiting others and benefiting yourself, why not do it?"
Bai Xiaowen smiled and hugged Viscount Dennis's shoulders: "Let's go, it's time to dance... There are many ladies in Baishi's leadership, all waiting for your appearance. The commander who has just made great achievements, Your Excellency Dennis!"
Compared with the imperial capital, the ladies in the White Stone Territory are almost all vulgar. There is only one Cecilia who has good looks and temperament. However, Viscount Dennis knows Cecilia's identity and does not dare to make any mistakes.
When he thought that the credit for defeating the remnant army fell on him, Dennis became drunk for a third of time, and even looked at these vulgar fans, he became much more cute.
On the third day after the celebration banquet, a special envoy from the imperial capital arrived on horseback. He brought two decrees from Nicholas IV.
Officially consecrated Dio Skelboom, Lord of the North, as Duke, and Cecilia, Lord of White Rock City, as Count.
He commended the commander, Viscount Dennis, and confirmed his plan for the Northern Expedition, and urged the Northern Territory to provide support as much as possible.