The failed Kings army returned to Tawugang City. They obviously would not win flowers, praises and kisses, but no one dared to throw mud, feces and stones at them. Andrew sent the guards in the palace to block the road and avoid these situations. Feiqi was very glad that he did this, because when Earl Hall was "unable to be in charge", he naturally became the command of the defeated army, the one who should be cursed first.
Victory praise, failure, and failure, this is a custom that has existed since the Principality of Aria, and Feiqi believes that this is a bad habit. The higher the praise, the harder the fall, and the deeper the step, the slower the climb out, the slower it will only weaken rather than strengthen the combat effectiveness of the army. Military morale should be the matter of the army. How can it be controlled by public opinion on the streets and alleys?
"What are you thinking? I see you are distracted." Shani gently touched Fitch with her elbow, "Are you worried that he will scold you after seeing Andrew?"
Feiqi came to his senses, and then he realized that he had passed through the city and walked up the steps in front of the palace. "Reprimand is a must, and I will not be worried about this. He is the king. The generals sent out failed to fight. If he didn't even reprimand, he could not explain to other lords who also sent soldiers. However, no matter how much reprimand he was, he could not change the current situation. Next, how to get along with the church and the elves, and how to stabilize the domestic situation, is the trouble. These troubles were brought to him by my failure."
"Don't blame yourself. No matter which army encounters a sudden attack from two red dragons and five-headed snail lizards, it will fail. Only you have the ability to pull the battle back and destroy all enemies. Feichi, you are not a loser, but a hero."
"I'm in a better mood. If someone wants to criticize me instead of Andrew, I'll use this to fight him back!"
In Feige's eyes, Andrew is more of a brother who is a bit "paladin pedantic" than a king. It would be fine if he was taught a lesson by his brother, but others want to achieve some purpose by criticizing him, but there is no way.
Following the steps and along the corridor, avoiding the area where construction was still underway, Feiqi felt that he had gone a long way, but finally came to the Throne Hall. This was the earliest part of the entire palace, and priority was still above the dormitory and kitchen. When he stepped on the slightly hard wool carpet, the soldiers on both sides opened the heavy wooden doors, and the throne and the king above appeared before him.
This is a hall more than 30 meters deep. The highest ceiling is twenty meters away from the ground, and it is supported by the power of the wall. However, the hall is not without pillars. Around the throne, four bronze pillars carved with angels, saints and sunshine clouds support a structure similar to a pavilion. The top of the pavilion is the statue of the Goddess of Truth, and the badge of the United Kingdom is below. Feiqi once joked that this is a refuge. If the ceiling falls, it will definitely not hit the king. It can be seen that the minister's head has always been stronger than the king's. However, this design also has benefits. Feiqi can easily set up protective magic circles on these pillars. Ordinary assassinations do not want to approach the king at will.
Andrew sent the men to greet them early, took over the escort of the King's Army, and summoned Fitch, so he came to the Throne Hall much earlier than expected. Through the narrow high windows of the Throne Hall, the afterglow of the setting sun spreads over the ground, hanging dark red stripes on the walls. Such a color has never been considered a good omen. Some tapestries of cheerful tones should be arranged on the walls, and Viscount Konscarf can be suggested later.
The dark red light and shadow brought bad luck, and this superstition was right. When Fitch entered the hall, Andrew did not get up. His face was as gloomy as the light and shadow in the setting sun. Instead, the ministers standing with their hands on both sides were slightly better. Fitch sighed, reached out and grabbed Shani's hand, and led her forward very firmly. He heard a depressing sound of sucking air and felt very satisfied.
With a squint, Fitch lifted his robe and knelt down on one knee with Shani: "His Majesty the King, the defeated general comes to report..."
"You know if you fail!" Andrew glared at his eyes, his face turned red, and he waved his fists hard, looking very excited. Feiqi cooperated very well and quickly shut up and immediately lowered his head. His Majesty the King's movements were too exaggerated, more like a dramatic performance, or a bit crappy. Feiqi knew that Andrew was not really angry, but just made an angry attitude, giving all the nobles a suitable step. And demanding superb acting skills was indeed a bit difficult for him, a Paladin.
"This time, someone must bear the responsibility, but that person is not you. Your post in the King's Army is nothing more than a camp, cooking, arranging vigils and digging sewers." Andrew said: "In view of the major failure of Count Kante Hall, his physical condition is no longer suitable for the current responsibility, so his throne of Royal Earl will be taken over by Fitch St. Hall from now on. The King's Army will be disbanded from now on. In addition to those who want to leave behind the treatment of the wounds, the remaining nobles, knights and soldiers will return to their respective territories. This time, the command is ineffective, and the treatment costs of all soldiers will be borne by the Hall family. Do you have any objection to Count Fitch St. Hall?"
"Uh, a little bit."
This was like a big rock thrown into the lake, and immediately made a huge thud. Some ministers on both sides whispered, some raised their eyebrows, some sneered, and some watched it. Feiqi raised his head, took all the expressions of these people, and then said to Andrew: "His Majesty King, if the treatment costs this time are borne by my family due to failure, can I sell the spoils this time to raise funds?"
"What is the trophy?" Andrew asked immediately.
"We killed two red dragons and five flame snake lizards on the battlefield through the joint efforts of everyone to kill two red dragons and five flame snake lizards. After simple treatment, the dragon head can be made into decorations, and many parts of its body are medicinal, which can strengthen the body. Although the flame snake lizard is not as good as a giant dragon, its regeneration ability is still above the dragon. Through the enhancement ritual, this ability can be transferred to people, which can increase the ability to resist diseases and greatly extend life. Some people should be interested in this, so the cost of treatment will be easier to raise."
"This is the king's army, the army gathered by all the nobles and lords in the United Kingdom, not the private army of your Hall family, the spoils are originally the king's, how can you bargain?" A minister who Feich didn't know jumped out to express his objection, but this was exactly what Feich thought.
"The King's Army is of course the king's, but I killed the dragon. To be precise, I killed one end and Cook on the other end, he is a retainer of my Hall family. Also, even if you take the snake lizard away, will you deal with it? Will you use the enhancement ritual?"
"Okay, there's no need to make a noise. Earl Hall, decorate a dragon head and send it over. The Throne Hall is a little empty, put it in the corner to decorate. At least this dragon head can let some people know: if you want to be hostile to the United Kingdom of Hoya, even a dragon will be cut off."
At this time, the legal counsel Earl Matt stood up and said to Andrew: "His Majesty the King, it is better to place the dragon head in the square in front of the palace than to place it in the square in front of the palace, so that more people can see it. In the future, if the heroic knights of the kingdom have similar spoils, it is also a kind of glory."
"Yes. Although the previous task was not completed this time, it is not easy to eliminate all the enemies when encountering a sudden attack from the dragon and the flame snake lizard. If these monsters attack the Thunder Army, they will have a hard time!" Andrew went down the donkey and raised the topic of defeat in the battle. At this time, his movements and expressions were much more relaxed, and it was more realistic. "It's getting late today. If there is anything else to talk about tomorrow. It's a great thing for the prince to be born. Think about how you should celebrate. Also, you have to meet the petitioners tomorrow, arrange it for them, and don't neglect them. You will be very busy tomorrow, so hurry up and go back and rest!"
The ministers had to leave, and soon there were only waiters, guards and people from the Hall family left in the throne hall. Andrew left the throne, waved his hand, and sat on the steps in front of the throne. He reached out and loosened the buttons used to fix the cloak in front of his neck, and shouted to the waiter: "Go, bring a chair for Shani! Do you understand if you want to take care of the lady?"
"There has never been only the king sitting in the Throne Hall, and the others, even the Duchess, can only stand." Feiqi walked up, reached out to wipe the steps, and then sat down at the step below Andrew. "You brought a chair specifically for Shanny, and this news will be spread through these people. Are you not worried?"
"If it's spread, it's just to let them spread. What's wrong with my family? Let them care!" Andrew patted Feich on the shoulder and said, "They all said they failed, but I didn't think so, don't think so. The Thunder Army failed to kill us alone, and we didn't really fight with the Thunder Army. Isn't this the plan when sending troops at the beginning? Whether it's the Red Dragon and the Flame Snake Lizard, or the enemy behind them, as long as they emerge, they lose the advantage of hiding in the dark. Let's work together to kill them all, so that Delmond can be safer in the future."
"Do you know the name my father gave him?" Feiqi was a little surprised. He rushed all the way and never said this.
"Didn't you take the grandfather's name? I just want to confirm it, but it seems you have forgotten." Andrew said: "After that little guy was born, I suddenly felt responsible and wanted to give him the best, so I had to work hard. You have promised me that no matter what enemies it is, you can destroy them. What are your plans for the enemies that popped up this time?"
"Before I talk about the plan, I want to hear what to do about the church and the elves next."
"Oh, that..." Andrew stammered for a while before saying, "I made my own decision without discussing with you. I wrote a letter to Archbishop Donde Mipp, telling him that I would leave the Lighthouse Leader to Delmond, who will be the lord there before he takes over as the king, so that he can learn to manage the territory and the experience of subjects. However, the church can send a teacher to him after he was six years old, teach him knowledge, and grow up with him. In the future, he will automatically become the deputy of the territory and manage specific affairs. In the future, Delmond will have children, and he will handle it according to this method. The Lighthouse Leader is the place where the king will learn in the future, and the church only has this way of participating in management."
"What if Donde Mipp doesn't agree?" Feichi asked.
"Then let's fight. I have no soldiers to send. I don't want to be powerful or defeated, so I can only send you alone." Andrew smiled and said, "I have listened to the messenger's report. One of the opinions of Mathers is still right. That is, although the losses this time have been heavy, the Thunder Army has also seen our strength. As long as you are still the thug of the kingdom, the sect will still not dare to do anything."
"At most I am just a king's thug, not a kingdom." Feige said to Andrew: "The messenger sent can only say a rough idea and cannot tell anything too specific, so you probably don't know some details. Two giant dragons attacked, one was killed by me, and the other was killed by Cook. He shot with a magic gun and fired only one shot. This shot was a bit lucky, but the dragon could not bear it and died directly."
"So that's the case. I've been thinking about Cook. Although he is loyal and persevering, he seems to be unable to kill dragons. The magic gun... What do you mean is the Hell Knights? Even if the King's Army fails, the Hell Knights' future combat power will be far beyond that, so don't worry?"
"Cook is the best template for the Knights of Hell: loyalty, perseverance, possessing the right weapons, and having enough training." Feiqi said to Andrew: "The Destruction and Rebirth Sect has begun to speed up its movements. Although I am not afraid of them, I have only one person and cannot be a clone, so the Knights of Hell will be the backbone of the kingdom in the future. If you ask me what I think, I will apologize to you first."
"After I take over the Hall family, the family will probably not be able to provide you with the same help as in the past. Of course, I am still your thug, and this will not change. But I will use all the family resources to build magic towers to prevent the destruction of the Rebirth Sect and to fight against the threat of the Second World. Simply put, we need to deal with more enemies and the pressure will be greater. The pressure of the nobles, the sects and the elves may attack at any time, unless I will take action when war is needed, you will only bear the other things. This period of time will be difficult until the Knights of the Hells form an army, and until the number of apprentices in the Magic School quadruples."
Andrew thought for a while and nodded slowly: "This arrangement is OK. I am not familiar with the Destruction and Rebirth Sect, but I can rest assured to let you deal with them. But in this way, can I see you often?"
"I'm in Tawugang City. If I build a magic tower, it will only be here. If you want, I can teleport to appear in front of you at any time. You see me more frequently than see Carol, but are you willing to do that?"
Chapter completed!