Brettel City was located in the easternmost part of the Lancelot Empire. It was next to seven duchies that were constantly at war. None of the seven duchies were as strong as the Lancelot Empire and were constantly at war all year round.
However, once the Lancelot Empire attempted to invade the seven duchies, the originally warring duchies would immediately unite and resist the Lancelot Empire's invasion.
Individually, the seven duchies couldn't contend against the Lancelot Empire. However, once the seven duchies united, their strength would surpass the Lancelot Empire. Fortunately, the seven duchies couldn't unite. Otherwise, if the Lancelot Empire really faced an attack from the seven duchies, it would truly be somewhat difficult.
Brettel City was one of the cities of the Lancelot Empire that was locked in a stalemate with the seven duchies. Brettel City occupied an extremely large area. Unfortunately, because it was located in such a remote area, it was also affected by the war between the seven duchies. There were all kinds of people mixed in the city.
"Brian, under normal circumstances, it's impossible for a count like you to possess such a large territory. Brettel City's area is about the same size as Valen City. Normally, only those with the title of Marquis have the qualifications to enjoy such a city. Hehe, Brettel City is indeed a bit chaotic, but it's just right for a spirited young man like you to manage.
Once you manage Brettel City well, it will be of great benefit to your future prospects. If you want to obtain the title of Marquis or Duke, it will depend on whether you can grasp the opportunity. "Candide, one of the three heavyweights, looked at Han Shuo and explained in a deep voice in a secret room.
Han Shuo, who was sitting opposite Candide and flipping through the information on Brettel City, nodded when he heard Candide's words. He put down the information in his hands and raised his head, saying, "Brettel City is barren. The land can't be used to grow any crops, and only produces some special iron and silver ores. The seven duchies are at war with each other all year round. Bandits and thieves run amok there. Even some duchies' regular armies can disguise themselves as bandits and loot the towns around Brettel City. Such a chaotic place with such a valiant people is indeed an interesting place! "
"So, what do you think?" The current Han Shuo was already a count. After killing Leah Cain in the Garden House, Han Shuo's strength had been fully proven. Even Candide no longer treated Han Shuo with the attitude of a superior talking to a subordinate. It was as if he was treating Han Shuo as an equal.
"I don't have any plans for now. Wait until I get to Brettel City and see the situation!" Han Shuo replied indifferently.
"That's good. Keep these documents well. They will prove your status as a lord of Brettel City. The former lord of Brettel City has been deposed due to his incompetence. The city lord's mansion of Brettel City is now yours. You can take over everything with these documents.
Also, Brettel City has Brettel, and Brettel City Army Army. Perhaps you aren't good at leading troops into battle, but I think Lawrence will communicate with you in this regard. You only need to protect Brettel City from being invaded by those duchies and bandits, and maintain order within the city. "Candide said.
"Alright, then I'll leave first. If there's anything, I'll contact you through the magic mirror at the Dark Mantle stronghold in Brettel City! "Han Shuo nodded and said this to Candide before leaving the Dark Mantle headquarters.
In a mansion in the north of the city, Han Shuo strode in. A butler was already waiting in front of the door. Upon seeing Han Shuo walk in, he immediately said respectfully, "Honorable Count, you have finally returned. My name is Kallas, and I am the butler of your mansion."
"Hello, Kallas. Can you tell me more about the matters regarding the mansion?" Han Shuo asked with a faint smile.
Kallas was a white-haired old man. His clothes were not extravagant, but they were clean and tidy. His manner of speaking was refined and courteous. He should have been in this line of work for many years. After hearing Han Shuo's words, Kallas immediately said respectfully, "Honorable Count, this mansion has belonged to you since you defeated Leah Cain. Everything is operating normally inside. In the past few days, a total of thirty-five Ossen City nobles have come to visit you. We have received a total of seventy-three gifts, all of which have been properly stored away … "
As Kallas spoke in a soft voice, Han Shuo noted down all sorts of information regarding the mansion. From Kallas, Han Shuo learned that many nobles' territories weren't in Ossen City. However, they would have a mansion in Ossen City that was usually used to stay when meeting with His Majesty the King.
Of course, there were also some nobles whose territories weren't flourishing enough. They didn't like to live in their own territories, so there were many nobles who lived directly in Ossen City. In short, it was fine as long as they returned to their territories regularly to handle some matters and ensure that there wouldn't be any major disturbances within their territories.
This mansion had been bestowed upon him by His Majesty the King. There were all sorts of maids, servants, and stewards within. Han Shuo had the right to dismiss them, and had to pay them a certain amount of salary every month in order for them to maintain the normal operations of the mansion. Kallas had described some miscellaneous matters in great detail.
"Alright, Mister Kallas, I understand all of this. Alright, bring me to the drawing room and invite Lawrence and Miss Phoebe over. I want to see the two of them. If anyone else asks, just tell them I'm not here. " Through the yin demon's observation, Han Shuo had already discovered that there were many people who came to make friends with him in this mansion. These people were arranged in different rooms, so they couldn't know each other's movements.
The yin demon that had been injured during the battle with Leah Cain had already recovered after being nourished by the blood essence in the Cemetery of Death. Although he had used up a few drops of blood essence, the yin demon was no longer in danger.
"Yes, Lord Count!" Kallas responded and brought Han Shuo into a spacious drawing room before respectfully withdrawing.
This drawing room was as big as a basketball court. Seven bright lights hung from the ceiling, and the floor was covered with a soft carpet. There were many comfortable chairs placed around it, making it look very spacious and bright.
After a while, Lawrence and Phoebe came over together. Lawrence laughed heartily and said to Han Shuo as soon as he entered, "Brian, congratulations. I heard that His Majesty the King was conferring a title on you today, so I found Phoebe and came over together. I thought that you would come back."
After winning a large sum of gold coins, Phoebe appeared to be glowing. Her charming face was filled with a bright luster as she looked at Han Shuo with a fiery gaze and said, "Brian, Cameron is finished this time. The merchant alliance he formed suffered a huge loss because of him. His allies no longer trust him. The crisis facing our Boozt Empire has been resolved."
Seeing the two so happy, Han Shuo smiled and nodded, saying, "I plan to go to Brettel City. It's full of chaos and very interesting. If Brettel City can develop well in my hands, it will also be beneficial for you, Lawrence."
"I already knew that you would be in charge of Brettel City. Brettel City is indeed very chaotic. The personalities of the commoners are much tougher than those of Ossen City. The armies and bandits of the grand duchies would occasionally loot some of the surrounding villages. For so many years, the city lord of Brettel City has been powerless. This caused the merchants of Brettel City to leave the city one by one. The nobles and commoners have lost confidence in Brettel City. I reckon that it won't be easy for you to quickly take control of the situation once you arrive in Brettel City! "Lawrence said with a frown when he heard Han Shuo mention Brettel City's matters.
The Lancelot Empire had sent out armies many times in an attempt to invade the seven grand duchies through Brettel City. However, they returned in defeat time and time again, causing the Lancelot Empire to finally give up on this idea. After the armies had retreated, the remaining tens of thousands of Brettel City's city guards couldn't contend against any of the duchies. It had become a habit for those duchies to take the opportunity to loot Brettel City.
However, although the seven grand duchies had the strength to occupy Brettel City, they didn't do so due to their mutual misgivings and fear of provoking the Lancelot Empire. They only looted Brettel City from time to time, but never truly occupied the city.
Therefore, the city lord of Brettel City was very sullen. Brettel City itself wasn't as strong as any of the grand duchies. Brettel City's land was barren, but it wasn't small. However, there wasn't much profit to be reaped from it. His Majesty the Empire also wasn't willing to spend a huge amount of manpower and resources to garrison Brettel City to resist the seven grand duchies.
In this way, Brettel City had become a tasteless existence, but a pity to abandon. It would be a pity to abandon it, but there wouldn't be any profit to be made if they didn't abandon it. Therefore, it was very awkward.
"Don't worry, I know what kind of place Brettel City is. I have my own plans. In any case, His Majesty has given me full authority to manage Brettel City. I will take good care of Brettel City!" Han Shuo chuckled evilly as he answered in a mysterious and unfathomable manner.
"What do you plan to do?" Lawrence asked after a blank stare.
"You will know when the time comes. I will make Brettel City even more chaotic!" Han Shuo said with an evil smile.
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