After completing all the arrangements and resting for a day, Gwen and Amber set off to leave Kant Hill. Knight Philip and two accompanying soldiers stayed behind temporarily. He had to stay here to supervise the implementation of the various tasks and ensure that everything went according to Gwen's instructions. He also had to build a power center in Castle Kant, which had lost its lord, to ensure that the Knight of Kant Hill, the farm master, and the representatives of the Trade Association would not fall into chaos.
This was a difficult and cumbersome task, and it would be difficult for Knight Philip to complete it with his own ability. However, the affairs advisor Padrick and the chief knight named Walter Perry had sworn that they would lead all knights and supervisors to fully cooperate with Philip's work. Coupled with the great prestige of Duke Cecil and the unprecedentedly weak situation in Kant Hill, Gwen believed that Philip could control the situation.
After all, the management of a territory in this era was really not that complicated. There was no complicated personnel structure, nor was there an exquisite and complex administrative model. Most of the daily affairs of the lord were handled by people like stewards and advisors, and the end of the territory had always been controlled by the various knighted Knight. In other words, as long as these people did not cause trouble, the order of the territory could be maintained.
After the rain, the sun once again shone on the land that had been freed from darkness. Although the wind from the north was still cold, there was no longer a strange atmosphere that made people feel oppressed and uneasy. Sooner or later, the light would dispel the uneasiness in people's hearts. Under the sunlight that had not been seen for many days, the carriage with the emblem of the Cecil family drove through the gravel path, passing through the gradually waking town, and heading south.
As Knight Philip and the accompanying soldiers stayed in the castle, only Gwen and Amber were left in the carriage except for the coachman. The latter opened the door of the carriage and looked at the hurried people of Kant walking towards the castle. He could not help but mutter, "Do you think they will understand what happened?"
Gwen said faintly, "They will probably use their own superstitions to make what happened in the castle even more bizarre and dark. But it doesn't matter. They will accept this fact and live their lives as usual."
"Viscount Kant has a high prestige among the people." Amber pursed her lips. "But now these people suddenly know that their viscount died 30 years ago, and it has been a ghost-like existence that has been ruling them … I really don't know what these people will think."
"For most people in this era, it doesn't matter who the lord is. Even a well-respected lord can hardly leave a lasting impression in the hearts of the people at the bottom." Gwen sighed. "You can see the rich civilians in the tavern, but the territory is supported by 80% of the poor and serfs. How many of them have the time to think about the complicated issue of the lord's change? Therefore, the only answer is that a small number of people will panic, but they will soon be pacified by Patric and Valder Peric. Most of them will continue to live their lives in a daze, occasionally drinking inferior moonshine in the fields, discussing the matters of the old feudal lord, and forgetting everything until the next farm work. "
Amber looked at Gwen and could not help but frown. "When you talk about these things … it's always a little scary. You're so calm that you're like an outsider."
Gwen just smiled and did not explain much, but Amber could not calm down. She was stunned for a while and then asked a new question. "By the way … you should explain to me now. Why did you refuse Patric's kindness? This is an opportunity. Everyone who has the right to speak in the Kant Territory is supporting you. As long as you take another step forward … the Kant Territory will be under your name! It's so far away from the King's City. Even if Francis II knows about this, he can only hold his nose and accept this fact … "
Gwen did not expect Amber to be still entangled with this question. He also did not expect that this shameful brain could think for such a long time without crashing. Considering that he had nothing to do now, he smiled and said, "Do you really think it was a good idea for me to accept Patric's invitation on the spot yesterday?"
"What else? You're a duke, a duke! Is there a problem with accepting a small viscount's territory? "
"I said, Kant is just a small piece of land. Although it's rich and famous for its grain production, it's still a small piece of land compared to the two belt plains on both sides of the Gloom Mountains and the vast surrounding lands. Accepting such a small piece of land will damage my reputation, so it's not worth it. But this is just for Patric." Gwen smiled and shook his head. "Have you ever thought about it? If I accept the position of 'acting lord' of Kant, how much pressure will it put on the entire noble system of the entire southern region?"
Amber was very honest. "Who knows what you're talking about?"
"There are countless pairs of eyes watching the Cecil family, watching what an ancient legend who climbed out of the coffin wants to do in this era, especially our neighbors in the south. Every one of them has entered a state of high alert since the day I was resurrected. They are worried about nothing more than their own land, because more than 80% of the noble fiefs in the south are divided from the old property of the Cecil family," Gwen said slowly. "And in this case, I visited Kant, and in just a few days, the whole family of the lord of Kant died. They didn't have any qualified successor, so I turned my head and became the acting lord of Kant. Without any dispute, the so-called acting lord will soon become the actual lord. What do you think those anxious neighbors will think of this fact?"
Amber blinked. "… They are stupid. You didn't come for the position of the lord of Kant, and you didn't kill Viscount Kant — he died 30 years ago!"
"But the southern nobles don't know this fact, or even if they know it in the future, they will refuse to admit it in their hearts." Gwen shook his head. "People will refuse to believe what they don't want to believe. There is only one simple cause and effect in their eyes: Gwen Cecil went to Kant and became the lord of Kant. Who cares what happened in the middle?"
"Then you just became a good person for nothing? And when you left, you even left behind the property that Viscount Kant gave you in his personal name, and let Knight Philip and Padrick share the property with … "Amber muttered with a face full of resentment, but halfway through, her tone slowly changed. She suddenly stopped and looked up at Gwen." Wait, then you are … "
"Padrick invited me to become the lord of Kant, and I will definitely refuse, but soon everyone will know that Duke Cecil will become the protector of everyone in Kant," Gwen leaned against the carriage and changed to a more comfortable position. "The Knight and steward in the castle will still be paid by Duke Cecil, and the servants in the castle who have nowhere to go will still have a way out, which is provided by Duke Cecil. The civilians of Kant will still receive charcoal for the winter, and when they go to the town square to receive these things, the decree posted on the notice board in the square will be signed with Gwen Cecil's name. But even if all this happens, I will not be the lord of Kant."
Amber didn't say anything, and just stared blankly at Gwen as he continued.
"Then, I will build a road from the north bank of the White Water River to Kant, which is part of the new Cecil's' North Bank Development Plan '. Before the king's decree is issued, Kant and Cecil will be connected in fact. Then, I will provide jobs for the people of Kant and allow them to freely trade and migrate between Cecil and Kant. Every Kant who is willing to serve the Cecil family will receive the same fair treatment as the people of Cecil. Of course, in exchange, they must learn Cecil's laws in the process to prevent violating Cecil's interests. After that, I will set up a magic net in Kant, recruit famous scholars and craftsmen to build and renovate the old facilities in the town, and strive to promote the night school system in Cecil's territory here. Every Kant will realize that their lives won't get worse with the death of their old lord. Instead, they will get better and better under the protection of Duke Cecil. And every noble in the Southern Territory will clearly see that Gwen Cecil has never coveted the ruling power of Kant. He is just selflessly helping his neighbors … "
Amber's eyes widened. After a while, she finally said, "Then … if the king really sends a new lord to take over Kant, then you …"
"After I've done all this, do you think there will still be room for a new lord to live?" Gwen said with a smile. "Francis II is not stupid. Of course, if he insists on sending someone over, I have no objections. You should know how little control the royal family has over the border. A noble of the Royal Faction can only be a useless spy for Francis II, but he can very well be the butler of the Cecil family and help me manage … Kant District. "
Amber listened in a daze. It was not until half a minute later that she thought in her heart, "You nobles' hearts are darker than anything else …"
"No, my heart is not dark at all. Everything I do is aboveboard. I have not plotted against anyone, and I will not deprive any innocent people of their belongings. Think about it carefully. Have I harmed anyone's interests in the process? Will anyone suffer because of my help? Will anyone suffer from hunger and cold because of all this? On the contrary, everyone is benefiting. Even the 'new lord' who may or may not appear, I can guarantee that he will live a better life than before in the rapidly developing Kant District. It will far exceed the 'life of a border noble' he imagined. "
Amber thought about it carefully and found that it was actually as Gwen said. But this only made her more confused and confused. "Then why are you doing all this? Weren't people racking their brains just to trick and harm others? Why are you … "
"I've also benefited in the process." Gwen smiled happily. "I'm just unscrupulous and scheming to let everyone live a better life. Have you heard of helping the demon king?"
Amber looked at Gwen suspiciously. "What nonsense. Your plan is so meticulous that I'm starting to suspect that you have bad intentions towards Kant District from the beginning …"
"Stop fooling around. I came up with this on the spot. What else can I do? I want to help the people of Kant District, but I can't let myself be involved in the wrong. I can only go around in circles like this. "
"Really?"
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