Looking at the enthusiastic and even green eyes of his subordinates, Paul felt a wave of trepidation in his heart.

If I can't give them what they want, I won't be overthrown by them, right? Just like McLone's dad.

Fortunately, the people in the Government Affairs Council said that they belonged to the civil service system after all, and they could be dismissed by throwing out a bunch of honorary titles and some material rewards.

But what about the generals in the army? They have all made military exploits.

Of course, it has been two years since Paul sat on the lord's seat. He has led soldiers, fought in battles, suppressed lawless pirates, and fought against the arrogant Kent family. Can maintain a majestic appearance.

He remained calm on the surface, thinking about how to deal with it.

A loud bang broke the silence of the previous moment.

The sound interrupted the thoughts of all the people present in the hall, and everyone looked at the source of the sound in unison.

Ladi Setia Gerald, a female consultant with emerald green hair and the acting director of the Department of Education, closed the notebook in front of her heavily.

The female consultant stood up unhurriedly, and she who had been taking notes in silence during meetings on weekdays suddenly became the focus of the hall.

"Everyone," the female advisor said slowly, "The Earl has announced the end of the meeting, and it's time for us to go back to work."

The tone was low and smooth, but it carried an indescribable force—so Paul felt.

She nodded to Paul, "Master Greiman, I will take my leave first."

Then he picked up his notebook, turned around and left.

"Ah, let's leave too!"

"Go back to work quickly."

As soon as Ladi left, everyone got up to say goodbye and left the hall, although they all had dismal expressions.

Paul left with a puzzled look on his face.

That's it... leave?

Forcing the palace!

Ah bah bah bah! Am I suffering from persecution paranoia? How can you be so suspicious of (so far) loyal subordinates.

After sitting in the chair for a long time, Paul slapped his palm.

Certainly! Ladi must have used some unknown means to get the people who came to the meeting to leave obediently.

After all, Paul had learned Ladi's skills in the church in Port Flanders, and she said it was a "hint".

how? Ladi has evolved to the point where she can hint at you without glaring at you?

Could I have been "mind-controlled" by her unconsciously?

Wait, wait, they just solved your problem, how can you speculate like this?

Ugh? By the way, the hint seems to be based on the premise that the other party also thinks it is correct, that is to say...

Had to think of a way, Paul turned his head and began to think.

If you want to choose someone who is loyal and considerate of the overall situation, you must be someone who has made great contributions...

The decision is yours!

…

"Ah Choo!"

Bryce, who was sitting in the 1st Infantry Battalion headquarters, sneezed, rubbed his nose, and continued to think about what happened at the end of the meeting.

Really, will the Earl forget about that?

The Greiman family now has the right to entrust vassals! The news quickly spread among the high-level people, and everyone was imagining it for a while.

Especially the generals in the army! Not to mention that more than half of the senior officers are "knights" of the Greiman family for generations, let's say that since the earl took the throne, they have all made great contributions.

Eliminate the pirates, quell Bairdin's rebellion, and defeat the covetous Kent family. A series of wars have actually expanded the population and territory actually controlled by the Gleiman family several times.

How can this be regarded as expanding the territory?

The most appropriate reward for the merits of opening up the territory is naturally to award the hero a fief.

Aristocrats with swords! Even people like Bryce are thinking about it. Before, they were just a group of wild knights who were not recognized by other places, but now they can skip this step and be promoted to real nobles!

I'm not greedy, as long as the five villages near the manor and the grove are enough. Knighthood? Just be a viscount...ah no, just be a baron. One must be content!

Hey hey hey! Thinking of a piece of land and a title that could be passed on forever to his children and grandchildren, Bryce felt a burst of excitement in his heart.

Not only will it benefit future generations, but even the ancestors of the Alder family will be honored, and his family can dignifiedly revise the family tree.

With the territory, he will continue to serve under the earl's command, continue to support him, and when he grows old, he will return to the territory to live his life.

Unrestrained every day, flying eagles and dogs, bullying men and women... Delete the last one.

What a pleasant life!

"Report!"

The guard's voice interrupted "Lord Bryce"'s beautiful vision of the future.

"Come in."

"The butler Philip from the Lord's Mansion is here and says he wants to see you."

"What? Quick, please!"

The gray-haired but hale and hearty old housekeeper was quickly invited into the office.

Bryce stood up and greeted him, "Oh, butler Philip, if there is anything wrong, just send someone to call me? I promise to rush there as soon as possible."

Old Philip adjusted his glasses and said with a smile, "It was the Earl who asked me to come in person."

"Oh? Is there something important for the Earl?"

"It's not an important matter. My lord would like to invite you to have dinner with him at the Lord's Mansion at 7 pm."

"That's it! I'm so honored, is there anyone else?"

Philip shook his head: "No, as far as I know, I invited you alone."

"what?"

Bryce was a little surprised, and he immediately reacted: "Please reply to the Earl, I will definitely arrive on time. UUReading www.uukanshu.com"

After sending off the old housekeeper respectfully, Bryce felt a wave in his heart.

Graham-sama please invite me alone!

What is this for? He thought about it, couldn't it be for the reward?

Lord Graiman didn't look for anyone else, he only looked for me. Bryce felt excited again.

That's right, when it comes to the real humerus of the Gleiman family, apart from old Ford, it's me, and even that guy Cecil is behind.

Bryce is quite confident about this.

"I am a loyal dog of the Earl." He has always had such an awareness.

He immediately sent someone to the house to inform him that he would not go back for dinner at night, and then prepared carefully.

…

"Crack! Crack!"

Accompanied by the sound of metal rubbing, a strangely dressed man came to the gate of the Lord's Mansion.

The reason why it is strange is that the visitor is wearing a full set of knight armor-the kind that covers the whole body tightly from head to tail.

After Paul reformed the army and equipped it with muskets, such outfits had disappeared in Huxin Town for a long time.

The current Arda army also has metal armor, such as breastplate helmets, etc., but it is lighter.

What's even more exaggerated is that the visitor was wearing a big red cloak behind his back.

It's like a character who came out of a knight novel.

The guards of the Lord's Mansion complained so much in their hearts.

Just as they stepped forward to question, "Knight" took off his helmet with visor.

"Master Bryce?"