People in the middle ages, draw cards to get promoted

Chapter 249 Fighting against each other

The Ibelin family owned many manor properties in and around Jerusalem.

This place outside the city is the most peaceful.

Large areas of olive oil are cultivated outside, which is the main source of maintaining the oil pressing workshop of the Ibelin family in the city.

Lothar, led by Kevin Knight, walked straight into the quiet room at the deepest part of the manor.

"Sir, the count has arrived."

"come in."

Baron Godfrey's face looked really bad. Seeing Lothar coming, he forced himself to sit up. His usually straight spine now looked a little rickety.

"Lord Godfrey."

"It made you laugh."

It's really funny.

"Once I can establish a border jurisdiction, I can legitimately continue to expand my territory. By then, they will all be granted territory."

Lothar shook his head: "Forget it, it's daytime now, so there shouldn't be any danger. Besides, I'm not sure when I can come out today."

"Okay, then I'll wait for you at home."

This can finally explain why Baron Godfrey, who is still relatively young, took great pains to bring Balian, an illegitimate son, to the Holy Land and inherit the title.

Baron Argon was the first to come to Lothar and said respectfully: "Good morning, sir."

This is something that would be very sad to happen to anyone, but to outsiders, it always seems a bit funny.

Leonard expanded into Hijaz, once threatening the Two Holy Lands of Zoroastrianism, and ultimately suffered a major defeat.

Lothar continued without being humble or arrogant: "I hope the result will not disappoint you."

Prajna asked: "Do you want me to wait for you outside the palace?"

Raymond snorted: "Let's wait and see at the court meeting."

In addition, Lothar's attack on the Sinai Peninsula this time gave most of the benefits to the vassals under Runfei.

At the palace gate.

"In short, he and his supporters will oppose you."

Count Raymond wore an exquisite plate armor with a red background and a hollow yellow cross printed on the chest. He was riding on horseback and said condescendingly: "Count Lothar, I have to thank you for giving me this plate armor. It is really

Very beautiful and very useful.”

Raymond snorted coldly: "How arrogant. What is the difference between what you did today and what Leonard of Chatillon did yesterday?"

Lothar teased: "What relationship do we have? You are too distant to say so."

By the end of the Middle Ages, as the centralization of monarchical power continued to strengthen, only the king or the monarch of an independent principality could confer earl-level vassals.

Raymond looked cold: "Losa, are you sure you want to stand on the opposite side of me?"

"Sir, you know me. I am not willing to be your enemy, and I have never wanted to separate the kingdom."

Unknowingly, the son of his former best friend had become a great figure in the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

"Oh, it's great for young people to have courage, but even if your father is in front of me, he doesn't dare to disobey my will."

Lothar held back her smile and comforted her: "Don't worry, Bishop Uldin will be here soon. He is my man. Not only does he have superb medical skills, but he also has a strict manner of speaking."

Earl Raymond's expression became colder and colder.

Lothar's tone was humble, but he did not show any sign of shrinking.

Lothar said calmly: "Of course there is a difference. Leonard is just a brainless fool. He was so arrogant that he invaded the pagan holy land when Saladin still had to deal with domestic chaos. This happened to give Saladin the opportunity to divert internal conflicts.

channel."

Hugo of St. Omer was his vassal.

Lothar and Count Raymond walked into the hall one after another, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

"Only you can offer such a bargaining chip."

In terms of prestige, Raymond is already the top among the many nobles in Jerusalem.

Baron Godfrey showed a satisfied look: "It would be great if you could understand. As long as you agree to take in their second son and give them a territory in the near future, they will be willing to support you."

The power of a lord cannot be measured by his title.

Lothar said sternly: "Saladin wants to regain Jerusalem, and there will be a battle between us - but he may indeed stay out of it."

Baron Godfrey had a complicated expression: "The confrontation between the two powers, in his opinion, will probably push the kingdom further into the abyss of division. Moreover, he has always opposed any behavior that may intensify the situation in the Holy Land."

He looked around, and people became quiet.

"I have to thank you, Lothar."

Very unfortunate.

Raymond hummed: "It depends on what you do next. You are an ambitious young man, but the kingdom can no longer afford the trouble of young people like you."

The empty hall was now filled with nobles from all over the world.

Lothar frowned: "Attack the pagan territory, weaken the enemy, strengthen yourself, and prepare for the future war. I don't think I did anything wrong."

Lothar agreed readily: "That's no problem."

Godfrey's face showed a hint of a show-stopping smile: "In this case, we will surely give Lord Tiberius a surprise at the palace meeting tomorrow."

He met Raymond.

He went straight to the hanging throne, the throne that belonged to him alone as the regent.

Lothar was startled for a moment, then smiled: "Welcome to you."

But there is a statue of an angel, so this part of the malice is already very slight.

The County of Tripoli is located to the north of Jerusalem. If he sells the territory in the south, including Jerusalem, and makes peace with the pagans, there is really no need for Count Raymond to become an enemy of Saladin.

"Don't worry, I have many supporters. Petra, Tih, Zugar, Shao Keba, and the lords of Sanoril will all support me."

"Ah."

Baron Godfrey frowned: "But you still need more supporters - I have a few friends who hope you can support their second sons."

Early the next morning.

Although not all of Lothar's vassals are his loyal supporters, a considerable number of them are dissatisfied with Lothar out of "jealousy" or being too tied to Leonard.

Baron Godfrey's expression was a little complicated. Bishop Urdin was now the bishop of the Alain'le diocese, and he was nominally considered a prince.

Because Baron Godfrey's old injury was on his third leg.

Seeing that Lord Petra and the second son of Baron Argon, who followed Count Lothar, both got the Barony of Tihe, and the second son of Baron Zugar, who was the second one to join the army, also got the Diocese of St. Catherine.

Legalizing illegitimate children is easier said than done.

In his opinion, Amalric and others from the Queen Mother's Party were just a bunch of clowns, and he had never seen them.

Lothar was slightly startled and chuckled: "One Jerusalem cannot accommodate two great vassals, right?"

If Lothar continues to expand southward, it does seem like it will be following Leonard's old path.

Lothar and Count Raymond were like two whirlpools, each quickly attracted a circle of nobles and gathered around them.

"The court meeting begins."

But a baron's vassal can never be a baron.

This kind of person is just a follower who was supported by Lothar.

Baron Godfrey's scattered territories, put together, are no less powerful than a powerful earl, but he does not have the title of earl, and the vassals under him can only be knights at most.

Lothar's heart warmed slightly, and she squeezed her hand gently, then turned over and jumped on the horse, leading two winged cavalry, and ran towards the palace.

Lothar nodded slightly: "I hope it will be as indestructible as our friendship."

He was chatting with these nobles with a normal expression, and when Earl Raymond came to see him, he smiled and nodded to him.

Baron Godfrey couldn't help laughing and said: "There will be many people against you in the palace meeting tomorrow. Raymond may not stand up, but he must be one of the people who oppose you."

Raymond looked down at the nobleman who had a solemn expression and said "yes" respectfully. He nodded slightly and said, "Since you have agreed, there is no need for further court discussion on this matter."

"Do you want to show justice by attacking your own people first?"

"The first thing is that bandits have been raging on the pilgrimage road in Galilee recently. As the nearby lord, Hugo of St. Omer, you must receive three lashes and order you to eliminate them as soon as possible within a week.

"

Lothar smiled and said: "Don't worry about how much burden this will put on me. This is when I am short of talents."

Bundling interests is sometimes more reliable than having a banquet and confiding in one's heart.

"Today is different from the past, Sir Raymond, and I am not Leonard."

Lothar wore no armor and only wore a light silk shirt.

Which boss would you follow to have a better future?

Is this still a choice?

Fringilla went out with Cellinina early in the morning. Since she had a new friend, the arrogant little girl became like a follower.

There was a smile on Lothar's lips.

Raymond looked at Lothar again and said solemnly:

"The second thing is about Count Lothar of Transjordan, who repeatedly provoked border conflicts. Not only did he show no intention of repenting, he instead tried to petition His Majesty the King to establish the Transjordan border jurisdiction and grant him the legal right to attack infidels at will.

"

As soon as the words fell, the sky filled with boiling water.

(End of chapter)