"This winter will be colder than before. Remember to buy more clothes."
"Thank you Marshal for your concern!"
Chai Anping was sitting in the small pavilion of the Crown Guard Mansion, drinking hot wine with Tiana, while Lux poured wine for the two of them next to him in a well-behaved manner.
"I have already read the plan you submitted to me - if you are willing to spend the money, you can do it.
Now that the recruitment is about to begin, the whole country is talking about the establishment of the Steel Wings. In this position, you must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and do not violate the code of honor."
Every time Tiana made a suggestion, Chai Anping had to bow his head respectfully.
"According to the characteristics of the mage ability you need, starting from tomorrow, documents can be widely distributed and selections will be initiated nationwide. Finally, you will go to the capital to personally select the best ones. In addition to the formal one hundred full personnel, you will actually have
You can train about fifty reservists, but of course you need to bear most of the military expenses yourself."
She gave Chai Anping a few words, which was equivalent to expanding the staff by half!
"I see!"
"There are two more things, Lux, that are related to you."
When Lux heard this, she immediately looked over with curious eyes.
"Because of the cold weather, the northern defense line needs reserve army support to prevent unexpected events, so Galen will lead a part of the Fearless Pioneer Battalion and the Seventh Army northward in two days."
"Brother?"
Lacus was surprised: "Aren't you going to let your brother celebrate the New Year in the capital today?"
Tiana snorted softly: "There is no room to consider these small things when it comes to military matters."
"oh!"
It was impossible for Lux to change the order of the military department, so she had no choice but to comply - anyway, Gracie would spend the New Year with her this year.
Tiana specifically told her, just to ask her to remember to meet Galen before he left.
"Is the situation in the north very tense?" Chai Anping asked curiously.
"very bad!"
Tiana did not hide anything from Chai Anping, but said directly: "The temperature of the Freljord Icefield has dropped to a point where even thick-felt yaks cannot persist for a long time, and the herdsmen have to drive their livestock into caves.
.According to the investigation of the scouts, many small tribes have quietly perished in the snowstorm.
The Noxians also temporarily abandoned the iron mines, and all their transport vehicles were frozen and cracked on the ice sheet.
Two large tribes close to our border are fighting fiercely for food... If the weather gets colder, they may start to plunder our border."
After hearing what she said, Chai Anping realized that it was no wonder that Galen was asked to control the situation. The two big tribes were not easy to chew on.
Then he suddenly glanced at Lux and remembered the mage family they sent to Avarosa. They seemed to have the ability to induce the growth of plants?
In this case, they should have become Avarosa's guests, right?
"Aunt, what's the second thing?"
Lux was not interested in war, so she asked about another thing.
"Huh?...What else could it be!"
Tiana nodded her forehead angrily: "Your father and mother have lived in Silver City for a long time. If you want to know your current situation, you have to write letters to me. Don't you know how to write back by yourself? There are some words I
I don’t have the shame to say it for you!”
"……ah!"
Lux's face suddenly turned red, and her little head shrank back: "I know, I'll write to them tonight!"
Thinking of Lux's parents asking some relatively personal questions, Tiana's calm expression couldn't help but reveal a hint of helplessness.
"You should know what they're curious about."
In front of Chai Anping, Tiana did not speak too directly.
"...I know, aunt."
Lux laughed innocently.
"I still have military affairs to deal with, Gracie. Regarding the recruitment plan, I will ask the military department to draw up the exact plan. You can confirm it after receiving it. After that, you should also fulfill the responsibilities and obligations of a regiment commander early.
Practice.”
Tiana stood up and said, "Lux, please sit with Gracie for a while, and then I'll leave first."
"good!"
Now in a state of embarrassment, Lux wished Tiana could leave as soon as possible.
Chai Anping sent Tiana out of the pavilion before returning to the pavilion.
The pavilion was drafty from all sides, so it was certainly not warm in this weather, but both of them had magical powers around them, so they basically didn't feel the cold.
Lux playfully stuck out her tongue at Chai Anping.
"Are you still drinking?"
"Drink! I found that the way you poured wine was particularly good-looking at night."
…
After staying in the Crown Guard Mansion for a long time and having dinner, Chai Anping left the mansion under the guidance of Lux.
"If everything goes well in two days? I'll take you to the north to enjoy the snow scenery."
"good!"
Chai Anping smelled of alcohol and got into the carriage with a smile.
The carriage had just started and when he reached the corner of the street, someone suddenly called his name twice from behind.
Chai Anping turned around and glanced through the rear window, and found that the person who called his name was actually the student of Master Winifred.
What's it called?
——Gerald?
He called to stop the carriage and waited for the young man to catch up.
"I have met the Earl!"
"What's the matter, Mr. Gerrard?"
The young man's eyes were bright and he was a little shy but nodded firmly.
"Then let's get in the carriage first. It's warmer in the carriage."
"Thank you, sir!"
The young man climbed onto the carriage with great agility and sat opposite Chai Anping.
"I remember that the royal family provided entourages for all the mentors who came from afar. Why is Mr. Gerald here alone?"
"Ashamed to say..."
Gerald said: "When I was nearby, I happened to hear that you were at the Crown Guard's Palace, so I took it upon myself to wait outside. As for the entourage, because she couldn't bear the cold, I asked her to leave first."
After hearing what he said, Chai Anping became even more interested.
"What do you want from me?"
"I heard that you are about to establish a mage army?"
"Well... yes, maybe there will be official recruitment brochures posted tomorrow."
"Is it possible for a foreigner like me to pass the review?"
Chai Anping was immediately surprised when he heard Gerald lowering his attitude so low.
As long as they are willing to stay in Demacia, they can usually hold important positions in the capital. Even if they are not good enough, they can become teachers of many magic apprentices. They have a very bright future.
He originally had an idea for a few of them, but his one-third-acre land was not attractive to them at all, so he thought about it and let it go.
——Why bother to be tortured in the military?
"If someone like you wants to come, of course I will welcome you with both hands!"
Chai Anping smiled and said: "But Mr. Gerrard, why did you give up the prominent future in front of you and come to a place like mine where you haven't even built a straw platform?"
Gerald replied calmly: "There will be more and more people like us in the future, but there will only be one Wing of Steel!"