Wandering Knight Start: I have a simple data panel

The First Brigade of the Guards is still the Duke's Guards, and nominally it is the Guards.

Although its duties have changed, it is reasonable for Colonel Robert to say so.

For the Duke and Duchess, this kind of loyalty is heard a lot, but it is still useful.

The Knight of the Inner Guard checked the gifts brought by the First Brigade of the Guards, and his calm eyes fluctuated a little.

After confirming that it was safe, he winked at his colleagues beside him.

The gifts were delivered to the Duke and Duchess, just one for each.

The Inner Guard opened the box and found a cane.

Canes are still very popular among the nobles. They are both practical and decorative, and are considered hot-selling products.

However, a cane inlaid with rubies all over the body, and a large gem the size of a child's fist at the top of the handle, is a bit rare.

Derek chuckled, took out the cane, and waved it in his hand a few times.

The whirring sound of breaking through the air made people tremble with fear.

This cane is enough for a family to become rich.

But for the Duke, it was just a gorgeous toy.

"That's thoughtful. I just happened to be short of a cane. Keep it." Derek handed it to his men. This thing had more symbolic meaning than practical meaning.

But whether it was value or winning people's hearts, keeping it was beneficial without disadvantages.

Tiona, who was next to him, was in a completely different mood. She was quite surprised to hold up a ring crown.

Rubies of all sizes, cut by hand, reflected a charming luster under the light.

The craftsmen who made it were extremely luxurious, using gold as the frame, silver wire outline, and rubies as embellishments.

Every detail was polished to the extreme, and it was gorgeous beyond words.

Even Tiona had never seen such a beautiful crown.

Although the Perez family had a deep foundation, it simply did not have jewelry of this level.

Or it was no problem for the old earl to take out dozens of sets of armor with a long history, but there was no such crown.

Especially for women, the lethality was full.

Tiona couldn't wait to ask the maid to put it on for her, and another maid came to her with a half-length mirror.

The Duchess, wearing a white gauze dress, sat upright on a chair with a gorgeous crown on her head, looking extremely beautiful.

"I want to pick a suitable dress and ask the painter to draw it for me."

Tiona couldn't wait any longer, she was very satisfied with the gift.

Colonel Robert, who had not been impressed at first, was remembered by her all of a sudden.

Reluctantly asking the maid to put the crown away, Tiona said directly to the envoy: "I am very satisfied with the gift, but please tell Colonel Robert to remember to choose a small gift for Qin Ye next time, so that he knows that there is a loyal guard overseas."

This is a reward, but also a way to win over.

Loyalty is always mutual.

The envoy was shocked and broke into a cold sweat. Colonel Robert's background was still too poor, and he had very little experience in such things.

Since the gift has been given, the future little duke has been missed.

And... do you really think there are no other high-level officials in the principality?

You are just a small colonel. People don't have the ability to promote you, but they have many abilities to do bad things.

After the messenger left, Derek spoke: "It seems that the First Brigade of the Guards has proved its strength, which is enough to shut up many people."

Some things, no one opposes, but it does not mean that everyone accepts it in their hearts.

The First Brigade of the Guards has a good record, which can convince many people.

"Colonel Robert has made enough contributions, and we should consider promoting him." Tiona beat the drum, she knew her husband had this idea.

Promoting new officers is a future plan.

Derek nodded, this matter can be put on the agenda.

Then, he ordered the attendants around him: "Let Virut come back."

More than a year has passed, because Virut has been hiding in Yanle Mountain Fortress for more than a year because of the dirty work he did.

Now the situation in the principality is stable, the nobles are stable, and the bad influence at the beginning has completely faded.

It's time to reward according to merit.

So, don't take yourself too seriously, and don't regard the rules as an insurmountable barrier.

For people like Virut, what does it matter if they do something wrong? As long as the Duke supports them, the worst that can happen is that they will be fined three cups of wine, and they will be promoted immediately after the limelight.

It just so happens that the New Year is coming, and they can come back to celebrate the New Year.

...

The wind and snow in the north completely let themselves go, covering the entire territory.

A team of cavalry, stepping on the wind and snow, quickly went south.

The hot air exhaled by the warhorse melted the flying snow.

Virut's windbreaker was already covered with snowflakes, but fortunately they were almost there.

"Your Excellency, there is a caravan ahead."

"Send someone to take a look, and ask where they are by the way."

In order to avoid misunderstandings, the cavalry stopped far away and did not approach.

Only two riders went quickly and returned quickly.

They also brought back some food and wine, with joy on their faces.

"It's the convoy of the Guli Chamber of Commerce. They gave us some wine and food." The knight explained.

As the earliest batch of Duke's knights, they have strict military discipline and will not plunder wantonly.

There is no need, the Duke gives enough annual salary and the punishment is severe enough.

"The new territory of the Jeffreys family is ahead. Go west for two or three days to Swan Castle. We are home."

The knights are very excited. In order to avoid the limelight for more than a year, no one has returned, but it is very suffocating.

Even Virut smiled. This time when he came back, he knew that he would continue to value himself.

What you pay will always be rewarded.

His Excellency the Duke will not treat his meritorious officials unfairly.

"Let's go, speed up and go back to let the Duke treat us to a drink."

The sound of horse hooves sounded, and the knights waved their whips on their horses to express their gratitude to the caravan.

The manager of the caravan smiled and braved the wind and snow to send them off.

He was not only afraid of the authority of the nobles, but also sincerely thanked them.

If it weren't for the Duke and his knights, how could there be the current status of the Northern Duchy and such a wealthy life?

This is probably what people want.

Fear his power, admire his strength, feel his grace, and respect him.

"May the Duke live forever and the Duchy remain unchanged for a hundred years."