The King

  As a lord who pays attention to promises, after agreeing to deliver the goods to his door, Hudson immediately started to form a transportation brigade.

   Fortunately, the situation in Wright and Wyton Counties has stabilized, and the nobles who were personally beaten by Earl Pierce are now very peaceful.

   Otherwise, there is a risk of being stolen. No matter how lucrative the income is, Hudson dare not leave the lair with the team.

   Even now, the necessary precautions must be prepared. Obviously no one dares to do it, but it doesn't mean that no one will destroy it secretly.

  Under this background, the main force still has to stay in the old nest in order to deter the villains. In the event of an emergency, an effective counterattack can also be organized.

  In this context, the use of mercenaries is inevitable. Nominally, the freight is borne by the other party, but in actual operation, it is a package price, such as a certain percentage increase in commodity prices.

   The specifics have to be determined according to the actual situation. The shipping fee for fighting with the skull and not fighting must not be a standard.

  In these aspects, nobles are usually more particular. Hudson does all the business, everyone just talks about it, and the details are all based on self-consciousness.

   There has never been any trouble, and even the most stingy nobles rarely play tricks in these areas.

  Of course, this has something to do with Hudson, who is too strong on Party B. Monopoly sellers can always gain more voice in transactions.

  Hudson restrained his inner greed and did not take the opportunity to exploit severely, which is also the reason why these transactions can go smoothly.

  When you meet someone with friendship, you will inevitably give a preferential price. In terms of maintaining personal connections, Hudson also spent a lot of money.

   "Tom, send someone to deliver these letters separately. By the way, make an appointment with Baron Kettley, and we will go hunting in the mountains together tomorrow!"

  The transportation brigade Hudson is only going to send out a hundred elites, and the rest will hire nobles and private troops. It's nothing more than a matter of money, and not all knights are as expensive as his "Knight of the Bow".

   "Yes, sir!"

  …

   Maple Leaf Collar, Baron Kettley, who is a good neighbor, couldn't help exclaiming after receiving the invitation:

   "Are you kidding, your master, invite me to go hunting tomorrow?

   It is not surprising that the nobles hunt together, but that is all reserved in advance.

  Departure tomorrow, only notified this evening, this kind of temporary invitation cannot be said to exist, but it will only happen between nobles with good relationships.

   If the relationship is not in place, it will be embarrassing if someone rejects the invitation after saying that there is no time.

   Counting the interactions between myself and Hudson, there is no one that is comfortable, let alone friendship.

  What kind of misunderstanding can make the other party think that everyone has a good relationship?

   Baron Kettley was very puzzled.

   "Yes, honorable Baron Kettley. My master said that you will definitely attend, otherwise you will definitely regret it in the future."

  The messenger's original report made Baron Kettley even more confused. Isn't it just a hunt, if you don't participate, you will regret it, as if something really happened.

   It was confirmed that the soldier who delivered the letter knew nothing, and Kettley didn't bother to waste time on him, so he sent him away directly.

   "Uncle Holman, you said Hudson's profiteer, what kind of bad idea is this time. You can't invite me to hunt together tomorrow, just to show off his superb archery skills?"

   It can be seen that he has no affection for Baron Hudson Kettley at all. A hero will only cherish a hero, no one will cherish a profiteer.

   Being cheated continuously, now he even dislikes the mountain leader, let alone Hudson, the instigator.

   "It's not certain, maybe he just wanted to show off his archery skills. In fact, these are not important. Being able to get in close contact with each other and feel the opponent's strength is not a small gain.

  Maybe this Baron Hudson has other plans, but sending someone over to invite him in a fair and honest way can't be against you, right?

  Everyone has no grievances or enmities, even if there is a little festival, it is our loss, and he has no reason to deal with you. "

   Knight Holman replied calmly.

  Nobles have their own rules of the game. Even the cruelest nobles would not do such super stupid things as inviting people to their homes to kill them.

   Don't say that everyone is not an enemy, even if it is really a life-and-death relationship, it is not like this.

  …

   "What, your master invited me to Arbor County?"

   "My poor cousin must have lost his mind. Knowing that there will be skeletons haunting him, he still dares to go to Arbor County at this time."

   "What are you talking about, take twenty guards, go back and forth for 15 days/100 gold coins, the employer is responsible for the expenses along the way, and the cost of the battle will be calculated separately, and the loss will be borne by the employer?

  Wait, I think you can still think about it. If there are many participants, you can actually take a risk. "

   It's definitely not that Adrian Knight has shallow eyelids, it's because the other party has given too much. It is absolutely impossible for the normal employment market price to be so high.

  Just look at bringing twenty elite guards, only one hundred silver coins per day. This kind of employment price is only slightly higher, but the problem is that the battle cost is calculated separately, and all losses are borne by the employer. (1 gold coin = 15 silver coins)

   The mercenary charges are high because they are exchanging their lives for money, and all the deaths and injuries are borne by themselves.

   There is no other conscientious employer like Hudson who guarantees compensation for losses in the entire Aslant continent.

  However, this also reflects from the side that the risk of this operation will not be too high, at least it will not cause a large number of casualties, otherwise the shrewd cousin of his family cannot promise to guarantee the loss.

   "Yes, dear Adrian Knight. The content of the letter is my master's promise.

  Besides you, there are more than a dozen noble lords who received the invitation at the same time.

  Our master will personally lead the army to participate in the escort, and guarantee that there will be no less than ten knights participating in this operation, so the safety issue you are worried about is not a problem. "

  Looking at the confident orderly, Adrian strengthened his judgment even more. Most likely someone who took advantage of him paid for his cousin.

  The Skull and Bones Society is indeed powerful, but it is only a group of remnants, and the number of them must not be too large.

   More than a dozen knights + hundreds of elite soldiers to escort, enough to deal with various emergencies.

   After all, this world is a world of nobles. Once a fight breaks out, it will soon attract the attention of the surrounding nobles and lords.

  As long as the battle is not one-sided, reinforcements will arrive on the battlefield soon.

   No matter how powerful the masters of the Skull and Bones are, they won't be able to kill them as soon as they come up, right?

   If it is so awesome, the outcome of the last war was reversed, so why hide XZ everywhere.

   If you can't meet the enemy, then earn some hard money to fill your dry pocket.

   If you encounter an enemy and then leave the enemy behind, it will be blood money.

   Not only can earn money from the employer, but also a reward from the Governor's Palace. If one of the important figures is killed, one can also record a military merit.

  Although there is no new territory to divide for the time being, no one will have too much military merit. Even if they entered the kingdom's army to serve, those with military merits would be assigned a higher position.

  It doesn’t matter in ordinary times, but in wartime, the level of military rank will directly affect the survival rate on the battlefield.

   "Tell Hudson, I have accepted this deal. If there is such a good business in the future, let him continue to take care of me."

   Adrian Knight replied carelessly.

  Unlike Hudson who is also worried about being stolen, he has no worries at all. The few unlucky **** who sneaked into his master Adrian's territory in front of him are still busy licking their wounds.

   Let’s make another wave, that is when Earl Pierce is dead. The result of the governor's personal ruling, which has been overturned in less than two months, is a provocation to the governor's majesty.

   This kind of stubbornness does not exist in the southeast province. Even if some nobles dared to fight against the governor, it was within the scope of the rules and against him.

  If you violate the rules and provoke the majesty of the governor, you must feel the power of the kingdom's iron fist.

  A similar scene was also staged in many territories. Although not as exaggerated as Adrian Knight's performance, he was still defeated by the gold coins overall.

   Maybe everyone is not as domineering as Adrian Knight, who directly taught the neighbors a profound lesson, but there are not many people like Hudson who are afraid of being robbed.

  The reason is very simple, the people invited are all poor ghost knights. The most important wealth in the territory is the serfs, but no one dares to touch these things now.

  The land is placed there, but it cannot be moved away. Goods such as livestock and agricultural tools can also be stored in the neighbor's house before they leave.

  Unless it was a cult attack, no nobleman would take a liking to this impoverished territory.

  If you really encounter a cult attack, you should run faster. Because the presence or absence of them will not affect the result.

   If you are not at home, you can avoid the obligation to keep the land. Afterwards, you can ask your employer to help suppress it. After all, the aristocracy is a society of human feelings.

  Nominally, Hudson is hiring guards. Another way of thinking is this is not a favor?

   In just half a month, after running such a round trip, the money for farm tools and daily necessities was all earned back. This kind of good work is rare.

   Without a certain friendship, there is no turn at all.

  …

  In the sunny Salam Mountains, only a few sounds of "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..." were heard, and a bunch of wild geese in the sky fell.

If you observe carefully, you will find that the arrows came from 300 meters away. Obviously, only five arrows flew out but thirteen geese fell. The most amazing thing is that these arrows are all pierced through the heads of wild geese. passed.

   How this unreasonable scene was achieved, no one knows, anyway, the facts are in front of us.

   "Baron Hudson, you are really good at archery! Looking at the entire Alpha Kingdom, I am afraid that you will not be able to find anyone who can match your Excellency.

   Even the entire human race, few people can reach your level. Perhaps only some sharpshooters in the elves can compete with you. "

   It wasn't Baron Kettler's flattery, the scene in front of him really stunned him.

   Laymen watch the excitement, while experts watch the doorway.

   It's not like he hasn't seen a sharpshooter before on the battlefield in northern Xinjiang, but he has never heard of Hudson's unreasonable archery.

  You must know that from the beginning to the end of the bow, Hudson did not have any preparations, and did it completely casually.

   Not only the hit rate is sky-high, but the most incredible thing is that the five arrows are fired in succession without waiting for a pause, as if there is no need to aim.

   Such an existence, once it appears on the battlefield, it will be a massacre.

  Especially the range of the arrow, Kettley clearly felt that more than 300 meters was not the limit. Arrows can only fly so far, and it's only this far to be completely prey.

  Such precise strength control should not appear in humans at all. Even the elves who are the best at shooting, few people can do this step.

   Anyone with a bit of common sense knows that the strength of an archer is usually proportional to his own strength. The archers of the army are often composed of the strongest soldiers.

   Baron Kettley has also seen the Elven Bow in Hudson's hand in the Northlands before. Without the strength of the great knight, he would not be able to pull it. If you want to retract freely, the requirements for strength are even greater.

  Although Hudson has never been full, Baron Kettley does not think he is full. Hudson's calmness and composure during the shooting alone had infinitely elevated his status in Baron Kettley's mind.

   There is no explanation, it was just for pretense. Naturally, the more bluffing the better, as to whether it will scare the audience, it doesn't matter about him.

   "Baron Kettley, you are amazing. There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the continent of Aslante, and the legendary Arrow Saint shoots out a giant dragon with one arrow. With my meager skills, I can only rule the roost in a small place like the Southeast Province."

   Hudson said unceremoniously, without any shame of cheating, as if he really had this strength.

  Compared with legendary characters to pretend to be aggressive, but Baron Kettley didn't feel that it was inconsistent at all. Judging from the strength Hudson is showing now, it may not be a new legend. ,

   Witnessing the birth of a legend should have been a happy event, but as a good neighbor, Baron Kettley was not at all happy.

  Since ancient times, it is inevitable to be associated with legendary characters and become a foil.

  Even though Baron Kettley was concerned about his abilities, he was still shaken at this moment. Small Wright County can't accommodate two dragons.

  The Sith Baron had put enough pressure on him, but now this strong neighbor who should be able to open up wasteland and farm with peace of mind showed his fangs again.

   "Baron Hudson, you invited me here today, isn't it really for hunting?"

   Baron Kettley asked suspiciously.

   Extending the head is a slash, and shrinking the head is also a slash. Simply ask directly, I am too lazy to waste time here.

"Ha ha…"

  " Baron Kettley, you're still so quick to talk. To tell you the truth, I really have something to discuss when I invite you here today.

  Recently, I am going to take a long trip, which may be as short as 15 days or as long as a month. During this period, it is inevitable that some Xiao Xiaoxiao will come over to do things if they are overwhelmed.

  The mountain territory is remote, surrounded by mountains on three sides and plains on the other. Maple Leaf is the only way suitable for the army to march, so please ask the neighbors to take care of them, and don't let all the messy people in.

  As good neighbors, we have shared hardships together. Baron Kettley would not refuse this small favor, would he? "

  After hearing Hudson's shameless request, Baron Kettley almost fainted from anger.

  Is this the attitude of asking for help?

   is clearly a naked threat.

   He was so unlucky to be the co-author, just stuck outside the gate of the Mountain Territory, so he had to act as a goalkeeper for free?

  But Baron Kettley didn't dare to refuse. The phrase "together we suffer together" is too lethal, and Hudson obviously relied on him.

   Just tell him directly that if something happens to the mountain leader, the Maple Leaf leader will also have to accompany him in bad luck.

  If it weren't for the fear of the strength of the person in front of him, Baron Kettley would have wished to hack this shameless person to death on the spot, but unfortunately he is not an impulsive person after all.

   "Hudson, are you determined to eat me?"

   Baron Kettley said through gritted teeth.

   It can be seen that he was really angry this time, and started calling people by their names, even omitting the word baron.

   "I'm sorry, Lord Ketterley. Actually, I don't want that either.

  But there is no way, the enemy hidden in the dark is really hard to guard against before showing up.

   But the Maple Leaf leader is in front of him, as long as he is dealt with, the enemy will not be able to get through. "

   Hudson said with a face full of shame.

  The deep apology is beyond words, but it is a pity that the decision is not changed. Whether Lord Kettley wanted to or not, he would be forced to act as goalkeeper.

   They were all forced out. For the safety of the territory, Hudson can only be shameless once.

   As long as Lord Kettley doesn't let the enemy in, there won't be any other mountain trails. It is not an ordinary difficulty to go around from the vast Salam Mountains.

   If you accidentally get lost halfway, it is estimated that Hudson will return from Arbor County, and the enemy may not be able to touch the gate of the mining area.

   "Baron Hudson, if you're so bullying, aren't you afraid that I'll be caught in the dark?"

   Baron Kettley said angrily.

   If eyes could kill, Hudson would have been hacked to pieces, skinned and cramped.

   "Your Excellency will not do this. Even if the mountain territory is attacked, I will suffer heavy losses at most.

  No matter how much damage can be done, it is nothing more than losing some money and food, so no one dares to slaughter all the serfs in the territory, right?

  With my name, some people are willing to give me help. Coupled with the support of the family, it will take at most one or two years to recover.

  But your Excellency is different. If you fail once, you will lose everything. Even if your family is willing to continue to provide support, it will not be able to quench the near thirst.

   Without the three hundred elites in your hands, not only will you have no place to stand in Wright County, but it is also unknown whether you will be able to return to the Northland alive.

   After all, after your Excellency entered Wright County, the offenders were not one or two.

   Maybe they didn't dare to do anything when Your Excellency was strong, but these people definitely don't lack the courage to throw stones at you! "

   Hudson said indifferently.

   He fixed his eyes on Baron Kettley, as if waiting for the final answer.

  He knew that the more it was like this, the more he couldn't back down. Any concession will make the other party suspicious.