Chapter 117: Driving the Tiger to Devour the Wolf
This time, Olivia couldn't be lazy and stay indoors anymore.
After finishing her busiest spring duties, she began packing in late April.
Prepare to arrange a trip for the whole family to go to the capital to attend the coronation and awarding ceremony.
The entire family had to be mobilized, including the accompanying soldiers, cavalry, and handymen, so food, clothing, housing and transportation had to be arranged for the accompanying people.
Regarding the government arrangements from late April to mid-May, Olivia handed over the decision-making power of all major matters to the Director of the Ninth Department.
If they have something to discuss before deciding, they should hold a meeting and vote by raising their hands, and the minority will obey the majority.
Moreover, Olivia discovered that there was a new driver under Jock.
It was the four-star talent with wisdom that she had drawn at the beginning, Rodos Dickens.
This person was almost forgotten in her territory, but he had outstanding personal abilities and was recognized by Jock by chance, who hired him as his secretary.
This person has a kind personality, but is also extremely intelligent. His character makes people think of various classic characters who are worldly-wise but not worldly-wise.
Olivia observed this man. Although he was from the royal capital, his interpersonal relationships were relatively simple, and he was not involved in any conspiracy.
Moreover, after arriving at Eindhoven, I transferred my household registration. After joining Jiusi, I started to attend church meetings in an orderly manner and completed my work very well.
Now he has even learned to cooperate with Jock in front of other nobles and partners.
This person is still very motivated.
Olivia ignored him after observing him. There were so many people with high star talents in the world, and she could use them as she pleased.
She doesn't need to force things to happen, she just needs to give opportunities to the strongest among the talented people who work hardest and take the initiative to walk step by step to her.
By the end of April, everyone had almost packed up their things and arranged various matters, and they were ready to set off for the royal capital, which is now the Red Castle.
The fastest way from Einweiden to Wangdu is actually to take a boat out to sea, go south into the inland from the Anne River, get off the boat in Frankfurt, and then walk to Wangdu by land.
But the south is still not very stable now, and there is still a war zone near the Anne River.
Therefore, they could only travel by land, using cavalry, starting in late April and marching for more than ten days before arriving at the royal capital in early May.
Olivia took the child and the wet nurse, and the servants sat in the carriage, while Lani and Sansa rode horses.
They had just learned to ride, and they wore culottes, riding clothes, boots, and tights, blending in with the knights. They also had two braids hanging down their backs, and at first glance they couldn't be seen as ladies.
The family's large force arrived at the royal capital and went straight into the castle.
This was Olivia's first time in a big city in this world.
Only then did she realize what it meant to use pearls as dirt, gold and jade as beds, and mirrors as wall panels. The material game for this fortress must have been based on the Palace of Versailles.
The entire castle is a huge garden, planted with various rare plants. The building is magnificent and there are countless expensive high-transparency glass from the South Continent.
The Grand Duchess, who had taken over the castle, gave them the room with the best view in the castle.
Although, there are other people who will be rewarded this time living next door.
Olivia brought her children with her, and had plenty of reasons to resist the social invitations and invitations to visit from various ladies.
She and her whole family stayed quietly in their rooms and garden for a few days. Even Caesar said that he was still weak after his last injury and rarely went out for social events.
Fortunately, the room was big enough, even bigger than the suite Olivia currently lived in. In the southern castle, the suite also had a balcony, and outside the balcony was a private garden.
All other food and beverages are delivered to your door, and only a few dinners require attendance.
She, Caesar, and the rest of their parents' entourage were resting at the official inn in the royal capital.
Olivia didn't worry about anything and just ate and drank as usual, but Caesar was cautious and always paid close attention to everything.
At this critical juncture, things could easily go wrong.
For example, the acquaintances who lived next door, Baron and his wife Lavossen, this time their family was conferred the title of Viscount, and their territory was a little more, but it was still ruled by Lavossen.
On the night of his knighthood, a fire broke out in his room for no apparent reason.
However, Olivia used divine protection to resolve this small crisis.
Apart from that, there were not many unexpected events and everyone survived until the day of the coronation ceremony.
First was the coronation ceremony of the Grand Duke, which was held in the city's cathedral. The number of visitors to this public ceremony was no less than tens of thousands.
Olivia's family sat in the front row to watch the ceremony. The next day after the ceremony, Caesar and Renault had their own awarding ceremonies.
Since the entire castle is currently undergoing post-war repairs, the king has limited resources at his disposal, so he had to gather a large number of lords together to hold a compilation concert, and in one ceremony, he conferred titles on more than a dozen dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, and barons.
After the ennoblement ceremony, Caesar, the Marquis of Einweiden, received a medal, a ribbon, a commendation decree of tax exemption, and a large amount of gold, silver and treasures.
These included dozens of horses, a complete set of twelve gold and silver utensils, and several sets of jeweled crowns.
Old Renault was also promoted to Earl of Dunfermline.
Olivia could see the king's attitude towards his vassals.
Although I sealed you off to an unstable border area and even declared war on the neighboring country on your behalf.
But I gave you money, said nice things to you, and gave you a good title in front of everyone. If you dare to break up with me for no reason in the future, no one will trust you.
Of course, the reason why the king dared to do this was that he still felt that Eindhoven's military capabilities were within controllable range.
As long as the North is restrained, no matter how prosperous and wealthy it is, it will not endanger the South.
After the award ceremony, Olivia and her family set out on their return journey.
From the royal capital to Vallu County, and then to Roslingay and Constant County, the country's landscape became clearer and clearer in Olivia's eyes.
On the way back, she also rode a horse and paraded halfway for two days.
The capital is about the same size as Constant County, but the terrain is completely different.
There are vast plains, furry green land, and forests. Any knight's manor can have hundreds or thousands of acres of arable land that will not turn into frozen soil. In addition to the land, there are also abundant lakes and water sources.
If we cultivate the land casually and distribute it reasonably, the resources created by the land can feed everyone.
Olivia looked at the magnificent plains and forests, and was eager to go there.
Caesar rode his horse behind her and could tell at a glance what she was thinking from her greedy and affectionate eyes.
Caesar couldn't help but feel some desire, wanting to bring all this eternal wealth and comfort to her in exchange for some reward.
After passing the royal capital, we arrived at Waliu County. Although it is not a completely plain, it has a wide terrain with mountains and water everywhere.
In addition, Valeu County is rich in mineral resources. Olivia chatted with Caesar along the way and learned many details about his attack here.
"Look how sensible the mountains here are."
Olivia held out her hand. "Gold mines. The most famous Hefnova gold mine in the north is right here. Silver mines and copper mines are in the mountains south of Walius."
"The mountains that Einwidden has explored contain nothing of value except coal."
Upon hearing this, Caesar rode his horse close to her and said with shining eyes.
"Actually, I wouldn't mind playing this field again."
Olivia curled her lips and ignored him as a weirdo.
After staying outside for a long time, I miss home so much. After staying at home for a long time, I want to go out for a walk and bully other people's families.
She reached out and touched Caesar's face.
"Let's pray that the knights and drivers who are exploring the maps of Ramvich, Fantnich, and Lorki will bring good news."
Several towns are not small in size, and it takes one or two months for the personnel sent to take over military and administrative work to figure out the population, the amount of arable land, the annual grain output, and the number of acres of forest.
There is also the need to consider the region's grain and mineral reserves, manufacturing levels, and survey the coastline to find suitable places for ships to dock. Defense priorities must also be identified along the coast.
When forming this exploration team, Olivia also included Corinna and her family members who were particularly talented in exploration.
Letilen was still in charge of the sea adventures, while Corinna had already joined the surveying team of the Ministry of Land Affairs and was involved in field activities everywhere.
Olivia could see on the map that she was currently surveying the mountains in the southernmost part of Lorki, looking for traces of minerals.
The group returned to Eindhoven more slowly than expected, but mid-May is the most comfortable time of the year here.
The temperature is neither cold nor hot, so you can wear two layers of clothes and not sweat easily, so this is also the time when the most tenant farmers are reclaiming land.
The carriage slowly passed by the farm outside the city. The family had nothing to do, so they rode their horses to visit the livestock and farming estate halfway.
The spring weather is comfortable, and the ranch managed by Lucy is at its most beautiful.
Large groups of cattle and sheep are grazing in the forests and pastures, and fat pigs are rolling in the mud and running under the coniferous forests.
Lucy now has dozens or even hundreds of people working for her, and she manages the entire ranch in perfect order.
Seeing that the lords were all interested in the ranch, she took them on a tour of the entire breeding area.
When they arrived at the place where chickens, ducks and birds were kept, the two countesses wanted to shoot some birds with their bows and take them back.
Lucy remembered something and took out an iron rod with a handle from the box and gave it to everyone to try out.
"Adam brought me this thing. He said it was a fire gun. You put the ammunition in it, light the fuse, and then aim at something to fire the ammunition.
It was an experimental subject that was eliminated due to lack of accuracy, and it was brought to me along with a box of ammunition.
I can use it to drive away wolves and bears, but I haven't used it yet."
Olivia stared silently at the most primitive firearm in front of her, unable to utter a word for a long time.
While she was busy making money to support her family, in an unknown corner, this construction trio had already started rubbing their hands together to warm up their weapons?
She didn't know what other surprises they had.
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