Chapter 346: Verbal battle

Heglis was obviously dissatisfied with Frank, so he simply stabbed him. After he took out the name of the old mage, everyone present suddenly realized and breathed a sigh of relief. The emperor said directly, "Ha, it turns out that the teacher has taken action. No wonder Grand Duke Shirago surrendered? Not to mention Grand Duke Shirago, even me is often blackmailed by the teacher!"

"Ah haha!" Everyone laughed at him. In fact, they all knew that what the emperor was telling the truth. The old wizard is indeed very capable of extortion. Anyone who provoked him would have to be knocked out and vomited blood!

"It's just a pity that the teacher's appetite is still too small, why don't you ask for more?" The emperor said somewhat dissatisfied: "If he told me earlier, I promise to mobilize at least 100,000 elite troops to the border of the Duchy of Shirago to cheer him! If the Grand Duke Shirago is a little dissatisfied, I will destroy him! He dares to rob even our people. He is really impatient to live!"

"Yes, yes, the teacher is really a little anxious this time!" Frank also said: "If you had discussed with Your Majesty earlier, there would definitely be more than two cities. At that time, Your Majesty can also divide one!"

This guy said this clearly accusing the old mage of not thinking about the emperor in this matter, and Frank's intention was nothing more than to provoke the relationship between the old mage and the emperor.

Everyone could see this, and the fat man was so angry that he wanted to slap Frank to death. However, it is difficult to do it in public now, so he could only smile and explain with a smile: "Your Majesty, you know that the ancestor of the family has always been unwilling to bother others. Perhaps it is because of this that he did not inform His Majesty."

"Am I someone else?" the emperor then said with a little dissatisfaction.

Obviously, under the instigation of Frank, he also developed a little resentment towards the old mage. You should know that the benefits of a city are very huge. Although those two cities belong to the state in name, as the emperor, he also has 10% of the tax collection rights, but after all, 90% of the profit belongs to the Stephen and Heglis families. If he had received the news and participated in it, as his emperor, he could get a city, and then it would have 100% of the profits. How much better than now! That's why he would be dissatisfied.

Although the fat man was treacherous, he didn't know what to say at this time. Fortunately, Heglis, who is known as a wise man, was on his side. Seeing that the fat man was speechless, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I think it's not that the teacher doesn't want to notify you, but that the situation was urgent at that time and it was too late!"

"Oh? How did you know?" the emperor immediately said curiously.

"Your Majesty. You also know that the Dragon Lord has recently hoarded large troops on the border of the Duchy of Shirago, which is obviously related to this incident. The Dragon Lord and the Duchy of Shirago have always been in the same spirit, so the purpose of the Dragon Lord this time is very questionable. But no matter what, the Dragon Lord's attitude must be towards the Duchy of Shirago. In this case, the teacher may have adopted the method of quick battle and quick decision, first forcing the Grand Duchy of Shirago to compensate these two cities, and then there is no fear of interference from the Dragon Lord." Haiglis then said: "Therefore, the situation was extremely urgent at that time, and the teacher made a decision without reporting to you. Please be clear and not be deceived by villains."

Heglis was almost nakedly calling out the name and insulting people. Frank could not sit still. He pointed at Heglis angrily and asked, "His Excellency Heglis, who do you think is a villain?"

"I mean, you~" Heglis pointed at Frank's nose without hesitation and cursed: "The teacher is so old. He has worked hard to fight thousands of miles, running for His Majesty and opening up territory for the kingdom. Not only do you not talk about his achievements, but you are here to sow discord between the teacher and His Majesty! Are you a villain, and who is a villain?"

"You said it lightly. He was busy for his own benefit. When did you take His Majesty seriously? Ah, I forgot. Your Heglis family has also gained benefits. No wonder you spoke for him like this!" Frank immediately retorted.

"I understand, you must have slandered the teacher because you didn't get any benefits!" Heglis said without hesitation immediately.

"Nonsense, I'm thinking about your Majesty!" Frank hurriedly defended.

"You are just talking nonsense. Your Majesty has obtained two cities. Not only has he become the first person in the kingdom to open up territory in a century, but he can also obtain taxes of more than 100,000 yuan a year. These are not all the credits of the teacher!" Heglis cursed: "You villain, it's fine if you don't have the ability to make meritorious service for the country, but you are still slandering meritorious officials here. It's really disgusting!"

"You~" Frank is not the opponent of the wise man Heglis? You know, when he was young, Heglis was responsible for diplomacy and once represented the Griffin Kingdom to deal with the nations. The powerful man who spoke all over the mainland never suffered any losses. Frank was scolded in a few rounds and was speechless. Not only did he lose all his face, but the people around him also showed a look of disgust at him. After all, what he did today was indeed a bit boring. After all, the old wizard had just made great contributions and was too late to praise him. How could he take the opportunity to slander? Even the unspoken rules in the aristocratic circle would not allow such things to happen.

Fortunately, the emperor understood at this time, stopped the two of them from scolding, and then said directly: "Teacher has made great contributions to the country this time, so he should reward him more, oh, but what are you rewarding?" The emperor then asked everyone with a wry smile.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. You must know that the old wizard's status in the Griffon Kingdom has reached a peak. In terms of title, they are hereditary first-class dukes, and further up there is a prince. People who have no blood relationship with the royal family will definitely not be granted. In terms of money, there is nothing to say, I am afraid that in the entire Griffon Empire, he is the richest except the emperor.

The remaining reward method is to enfeoff land and children. The Stephen family had a large territory, but now they have a large area of ​​rich land. If they have a fief, the emperor would be worried about their family rebellion! As for enfeoffing the title of Dame, that is nonsense. There are only three people in the Stephen family. In addition to the old mage, the fat man inherited the title of first-class duke after taking over the position of patriarch of the family. The only boy, Lao Xie, has now become an earl. He will become a duke even further.

You know, Lao Xie is only 16 years old! It would be fine if he inherited the Duke of the Earth, but if he was promoted to the merits, it would be too much. Although the former title of Marquis of Lao Xie was basically obtained by the old wizard when he was very young, the title of Earl was earned by saving the elf prince Arthas himself. The last incident has only been a few months since then, if he is given an additional title immediately, anyone will frown. So the emperor is a little embarrassed.

Just when everyone didn't know what to do, Heglis was worthy of being a wise man, and first stood up and laughed: "Your Majesty, the teacher is actually a person who doesn't love fame and fortune. In addition, this time he was just taking care of him in secret and did not come forward, so you don't need to reward him in the official name, just write a letter to thank him yourself!"

"Ah, yes, that's true!" The emperor nodded suddenly, but he immediately frowned again, "But if this happens, the credit will fall on those two little guys. How should I reward them?"

"Haha, this is simple!" Heglis smiled and said, "The little girl and Stephen are not people who value fame and fortune. It's better not to have those rewards for the usual ones, but there is one thing that may be necessary for His Majesty's help!"

"Oh, you said, as long as I can, I will help you!" the emperor immediately smiled.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Heglis then smiled and said, "This is the thing. Although they have already kissed once in the Elf Kingdom, that marriage was a bit ridiculous!"

When he said this, Heglis couldn't help but blushed with embarrassment. He thought to himself, isn't it ridiculous? His daughter was snatched away by someone at the wedding. What's this called?

"Haha!" The emperor and others also heard about the grand event, so they couldn't help laughing.

"I understand, you want to hold a new marriage for them here, right?" the emperor immediately said with a smile.

"That's true!" Heglis then smiled, "If His Majesty can come forward personally as a witness, it will be the best reward for them!"

"Haha, of course there is no problem! I promise you!" The emperor immediately smiled happily: "However, as a reward, just a witness is not enough. I grant them a wedding ceremony in the palace! All expenses are reimbursed!"

The emperor actually realized that the reason why Heglis asked for this was just to give him a step. The identity of a witness does not require money or gifts, and can also receive red envelopes. Even if there is no such thing, the emperor would definitely agree. Therefore, he was very moved by Heglis's considerate behavior, so he took the initiative to hold a wedding for them in the palace and pay the money for the state.
Chapter completed!