The second is diplomatic relations.

Viscount Silver Wing and Earl Windsor do not get along well.

Again, it was the family business. Viscount Silver Wing handed over the family business to a guy named "Thor", who was a very greedy man.

Finally, let’s talk about the situation within the territory. The agricultural production within the Viscount Silver Wing’s territory is basically self-sufficient, but salt needs to be purchased from outside. The nearby territory that produces salt is the Earldom of Windsor.

In addition, the largest source of income for Viscount Silver Wing each year comes from iron ore production.

Because among the nearby territories, only the Viscount Silver Wing Territory has a large iron ore vein.

The final conclusion is that Viscount Silver Wing is extremely incompetent. He is not good at diplomacy, has an unclear relationship with the wives of important officials, and handed his purse to a greedy person.

Looking at these several pages of documents, Luther had a rough plan in his mind.

It was enough to plunge the Viscount Silver Wing's territory into chaos, but the question was who would ultimately take the Viscount's life.

Luther thought for a long time and decided to lure a certain force into taking action.

"Mr. Mayor, I hope you can send someone who is eloquent and tight-lipped to contact this "Mr. Thor" and do something."

"I will go to see Mr. Earl Windsor in person and do some diplomatic work."

Luther sorted out the documents, gave them back to Lelouch and said, "Burn this document."

"OK."

Lelouch readily agreed.

Luther said hello to his family, then rode to the Earldom of Windsor with four knights from his family.

There was another great noble’s territory between the Earldom of Windsor and the Earldom of Barton, but the distance was not far. Luther arrived at the Earldom of Windsor three days later.

The capital of the Earldom of Windsor is Windsor City, and the size of the territory is similar to that of the Earldom of Barton. The only advantage is the production of salt.

Luther had dealt with the Earl of Windsor, or more precisely, he had dealt with the great nobles in several surrounding territories.

It was at a ball given by Baron Philip that evening that Luther established a little network with these people.

There is no way around it. According to Luther's current reputation in Orange, he can make friends as long as the other party has a bad temper.

Of course, it’s okay for new friends to have a good chat, but if you want them to help you with something, that depends on the benefits.

Considering Earl Windsor's cuckold complex, Luther's chances of success this time when he comes to see Earl Windsor to do business should be very high.

"Hi, little Luther, I didn't expect you to visit my castle so soon." Earl Windsor gave Luther a warm hug.

At the ball that day, the great nobles all invited Luther to visit their territories.

They all had the intention of establishing further contact with Luther. But Earl Windsor was still very surprised because it was too fast.

"Mr. Earl, I came here this time to discuss something with you." After hugging Earl Windsor, Luther whispered.

"I understand." Earl Windsor said with a smile, and then took Luther to a room in the castle.

The furnishings in the room were very simple, with just a few chairs, but the windows were sealed shut and the room was covered with magic runes, making it look like it had been specially modified.

"This room has very good soundproofing. Even if we speak louder, other knights won't be able to hear our conversation."

said the Earl of Windsor.

Luther looked at it with a bit of envy, they were indeed a great noble family, there was even such a place in the castle, it was really a great place to talk about conspiracies and tricks, I would also like to get one when I have the chance.

Luther suppressed the little thought in his mind, and then said with a smile: "Mr. Earl, are you interested in doing something for our Mr. Viscount in the north?"

"I have a very good relationship with Mr. Viscount Silver Wing. Besides, the nobles all have a tacit understanding and will not attack each other casually."

Earl Windsor said with a smile.

Earl Windsor began to think in his mind whether what this guy said was true or false. However, he did hear recently that Viscount Silver Wing had some conflicts with the Pompeii family.

The eldest son of Knight Soran, a vassal of the Barton family, had his right arm chopped off.

That poor kid seems to be a cousin of this guy.

The Earl of Windsor was so impressed by the news that he opened a bottle of expensive red wine to celebrate.

"Of course, the relationship among the great nobles must be harmonious. They must unite around the Count of Libya and maintain their rule over the entire Orange. I apologize for what I said just now." Luther called him an old fox in his heart, but he looked apologetic and said.

"Changing the subject, I heard that the salt well development in your territory, Mr. Count, seems to have encountered some problems. So you can't produce salt for the time being?"

Luther asked with a curious look.

The Kingdom of Prussia is close to the sea, but separated by endless forests. Therefore, all salt fields in the kingdom are well salt, and the salt fields in the Earl of Windsor are no exception.

Earl Windsor has already determined that this guy is indeed going to do something to Viscount Silver Wing. And Earl Windsor knows that according to the power of this guy in front of him, it would be very easy for him to do something, and it would cause great consequences.

On the one hand, Earl Windsor was surprised by Luther's decisiveness. It was not easy to make up your mind to deal with a great nobleman. The young man was really formidable.

On the other hand, Earl Windsor was also secretly on guard. Don't offend this guy unless necessary, otherwise you will be in big trouble.

However, Earl Windsor's greatest emotion was joy.

He had long wanted to do something to Viscount Silver Wing.

"Luther, you are really well-informed. There was a problem at the salt field in my territory yesterday, and you knew about it immediately." Earl Windsor shrugged.

"Alas, your territory is the only one producing salt around here. It looks like the price of salt is going to go up, and you may not be able to buy it even if you have money." Luther sighed, feeling a little worried.

After watching the performances of the two politicians and reaching a private understanding with the Earl of Windsor, Luther immediately headed for the Golden City.

It is easy to kill Viscount Silver Wing, but it is not easy to do so without any consequences.

However, it is very easy to bring down the Viscount Silver Wing.

There are only two points: one is salt and the other is food.

Because whether it is Silver Wing Territory, Patton Territory, or Windsor Territory, they are all small territories. Although they have their own armies, governments, and the right to make laws.

Their territory is also self-sufficient, but this self-sufficiency is very fragile, and they will be in trouble if there is any slight exception.

As long as someone causes a little damage to the Silver Wing Territory first, and then exerts huge energy, the big merchants can control salt and food.

The Silver Wing Leader collapsed immediately.

There are not many people in Orange who can do this. Even if they can, most people would not be so mean to a great nobleman.

As a businessman, harmony brings wealth.

Not to mention the great nobles, they would not easily attack other nobles.

It just so happened that Luther was a capable man who had the courage and determination to take action.

From this perspective, Viscount Silver Wing was definitely digging his own grave by causing everything that happened that night.

(End of this chapter)