The snow in the Far North has melted and the rivers have begun to thaw. The most dangerous season of the year has finally passed, and spring, which represents hope, is about to arrive.
"Baron Norris, how long will it take us to get there?"
On a fairly orderly road, a group of people that looked like a caravan were heading north.
In the carriage, several people dressed as nobles sat next to each other.
The speaker was a thin middle-aged man.
"Don't worry, Baron Johnson. It should be here soon."
Another middle-aged man with a haggard face replied.
"It's a convoy. Wait, why do I feel familiar with it... Garman City, that's Garman City's convoy!"
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Today was actually the first time they observed the City Lord's Mansion so closely.
However, if a baron really came, or a marquis who owned the entire Far North as a fiefdom, the Far North would become less free! Not to mention, if this marquis plundered the Far North again... then he really had to consider whether he should stay here.
Only those who are recognized by the City Lord's Mansion and have a decent status, such as nobles, lords, etc., can stay there, and no fees are charged. However, the level of luxury is much worse than that of the Red Leaf Hotel, and it can only be said to be average.
"Morning, Viscount Robbins!"
Robbins and his group were all stunned.
But after walking for an hour since I saw the Red Leaf City, the Red Leaf City that was "not far away" was still "not far away".
"Look, let's not talk about the fact that there is no benefit for him to come to our Far North. Just the city he chose is problematic. As we all know, the further north a city is, the poorer it is. This so-called Marquis could choose any other city, but he chose the northernmost Red Leaf City! Anyone with a normal brain would not choose this place! If it were you, would you choose it?"
Those lords were arranged by Zhang Feng to stay at the Hongye Reception Hotel.
"I never thought that there are orcs living in Hongye City! And they can actually coexist peacefully with humans. It's really... interesting!"
"But someone doesn't obey my orders. What do you think I should do?"
"Well, let's do as you say... Hey, look over there, isn't there a convoy there as well?"
"Wow! These are all crystal chandeliers!"
"Of course I won't choose it. Now that you put it that way, it seems to make some sense..."
After having a delicious breakfast, the group went to the City Lord's Mansion together.
"Hey, you said we are living well here, why did His Majesty the King suddenly want a Marquis? This Far North is so poor, there is not much money to make, the nobles here are not even as good as a merchant in other places! If another Marquis comes to plunder, I think we will all be in trouble!"
Everyone complimented him again.
"Everyone please follow me."
He didn't know whether his knights could defeat the giant wolf, but he knew that if the other side's six wolf riders attacked together, more than thirty of his men might have to die.
"Well, it seems that they are all quite obedient!"
…
They were all like this, not to mention the soldiers. If Viscount Robbins hadn't been well-trained, they would have dropped their weapons and run away! Oh my! What is this! "Don't be afraid, we are the wolf cavalry of Red Leaf City, welcome to Red Leaf City!"
Some male nobles were surprised. They thought that the Marquis should be an old man, or at least a middle-aged man. After all, he was a Marquis, and one step higher, that was the highest position a noble could reach!
"Well, let's go!"
When standing under the city wall, you have to tilt your head up to ninety degrees to see the entire wall.
Although Hongye City is not as tall as a mountain, to these people, it is almost as big as a mountain.
"yes!"
"Are they also going to Red Leaf City? Let's go over there!"
Norris suddenly saw some figures in the distance, but his eyesight was not very good and he could not see clearly.
Led by the soldiers, a group of people walked into the palace like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.
Although they are all in the Far North, the Far North is also divided into different levels. Hongye City is in the worst level. He doesn't want any city here! "No, what if he is serious? If we don't listen to the Lord's call, the consequences will be serious! Besides, we have come all the way here, and we can't afford to wait for a day or two!"
Zhang Feng knocked her little head in annoyance.
The wolf rider didn't waste any time and just slapped the giant wolf under his mount.
"No, no way? The walls of Red Leaf City are so high?! How big must this Red Leaf City be!"
"Baron Johnson, I think you think too much. In such a remote place, it's good enough to have black bread. You can eat meat? Not to mention vegetables that are worth thousands of dollars nowadays!"
They knew that the City Lord's Mansion of Hongye City was very big and beautiful, but because there were always soldiers patrolling there and people were not allowed to get close, they could only watch from afar.
Robbins felt helpless.
Seeing that the Marquis was so approachable, everyone started talking at once.
But none of this matters. Viscount Robbins merely glanced at them. What matters is the giant wolf, three or four meters tall, under their crotch!
"It should be... Don't think too much, just catch up and see the Marquis first!"
Zhang Feng looked at everyone with some confusion and said something inappropriate, but everyone felt cold sweats coming out of their bodies.
"Okay, everyone's gone, why don't you dare say it to his face?"
"But looking at their size, they must be very good at work!"
After Viscount Robbins calmed down briefly, he gave an order to the knight.
"Then how about we go back?"
"It's normal for him to look down on us. After all, we are just a small baron! Let's go quickly. I hope we can reach Hongye City before dark. Otherwise, it will be uncomfortable to sleep outside in such a cold day!"
“So beautiful!”
Zhang Feng took a look and nodded.
Baron Johnson suddenly asked, and without waiting for Baron Norris to speak, he started analyzing directly.
…
Then he asked: "Have you arranged all the people?"
"Reporting to Lord Marquis, the place you arranged is the most comfortable place I have ever lived in my life. It is even more comfortable than my City Lord's Mansion!"
He was in a lazy posture, with his chin supported by one hand, looking at everyone with interest.
"I am relieved to see that you are all fine."
Perhaps because this place is relatively remote, these nobles do not respect the king as much as Zhang Feng imagined, and they keep belittling the capital to curry favor with Zhang Feng.
Erica said respectfully.
The important parts of the giant wolf's body were also covered with exquisite armor. The fangs in its bloody mouth and the bloodthirsty eyes made Viscount Robbins feel chilled at just one glance.
"Hey? Is this Marquis you're talking about fake?"
"Yes! Also, our soldiers are ready, and the artillery you developed can be put into battle at any time. So when will we launch the attack on Yunhai City?"
Zhang Feng asked with concern.
"Sir, does this car look like it can be ridden?"
Robbins gave them a lecture, then told them to follow the wolf cavalry waiting for them ahead, but Robbins' eyes were fixed on the steam train that was already going far away.
Everyone was trying to restrain themselves, but they couldn't help themselves! "Even the royal palace would probably be no better than this!"
However, as long as you have money, you can stay at the Red Leaf Hotel, while you may not be able to stay at the Red Leaf Hospitality Hotel even if you have money. So both have their merits.
Considering that these people might have fragile hearts, Zhang Feng did not let the orcs go to greet them, otherwise if they were frightened, it would be troublesome for him.
"It was my first time seeing these orcs, and I was shocked... I heard that these orcs have good personalities, but I don't dare to approach them..."
Zhang Feng greeted him with a smile.
"Lord City Lord, many lords have arrived."
Baron Johnson asked tentatively.
"No, that's impossible. How can there be such a big city?"
"I think the steam engine is still the best for work, but the Marquis's steam engine is not open to the public, so I can only watch from a distance..."
"Don't worry, Lord City Lord. We have gathered them all at the Red Leaf Hospitality Inn. However, in addition to these lords, there are also some nobles and merchants without fiefs who have come to our Red Leaf City. Do we need to take care of these people?"
Bang, bang, bang! The car moved again.
Baron Johnson opened the window, looked at the city "not far away", and said with a smile:
"Have the soldiers ready to set out in three days."
Norris's team discovered others, and others naturally discovered him.
The two chatted and laughed, and thought they would reach Hongye City soon.
On the way, everyone saw those strange orcs. Even though it was not the first time they saw them, they still felt a strong sense of novelty.
Scared! Viscount Robbins and the knight both took a step back subconsciously, with a trace of fear on their faces.
"Hello, Viscount Garhope, I am Baron Norris, this is Baron Johnson, it's an honor to see you here!"
Zhang Feng smiled again, his sunny smile made people feel like spring breeze.
“…”
Viscount Robbins’ face was full of disbelief, but everything he saw told him that Red Leaf City... was just this big!
Of course, for Zhang Feng, this is not a luxurious, standard hotel, but for those who come here for the first time, this is simply heaven! Many people have even stayed in the hotel for three days.
"Greetings, Lord Marquis Zhang Feng!"
They also came to their senses at this time. This new Marquis seemed to want to establish his authority! "Why, did you not hear what I said, or are you pretending not to hear it? Huh?"
"No need to be polite. Are you all used to the food and accommodation you have been eating and living in Hongye City for the past two days?"
Swish! Torches in the doorway lit up one after another, slowly illuminating the entire doorway, while also allowing Viscount Robbins and the others to see what was inside.
“…”
"Also, the food here is so delicious! Although I have never eaten the food in the palace, I feel that the food in the palace is just like this!"
“This roof is so beautiful!”
The knight swallowed his saliva, nervously grasped the knight's sword, and just took two steps forward -
This wolf rider was wearing exquisite armor, which was airtight, with only two eyes exposed. No, even the eyes were not exposed. What was on the helmet? Crystal?
One of the figures, who was riding a three or four meter tall grey wolf, spoke.
…
The subordinate spoke curiously.
The two teams came together tacitly, as if they had discussed it beforehand.
Everyone was talking about it, but when they arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, the discussions gradually died down and slowly became quiet.
The car stopped at a "small house" without walls, and some people got off and some got on.
"No, you are wrong. This Viscount had the honor of visiting the royal palace once. Compared with the Marquis's place, it is nothing... ahem, there is no comparison!"
“…”
The convoy traveled for a while, and the two barons who were discussing countermeasures in the carriage suddenly received a report from their subordinates.
…
Before Norris could say anything, Viscount Hope closed the window.
Viscount Robbins roared, and everyone woke up and hurriedly followed the wolf cavalry.
"Look at the ground. Is this a gold brick?"
"That's not necessary. There's no need to give these benefits to those who came here without notice. We haven't had any guests in Hongye City for so long, so we have to make some money anyway!"
Zhang Feng said with a smile.
Because the free food here is so delicious! But today, they have to come out even if they don't want to, because the Marquis's order has come!
"Ah, what chicken and monkey?"
Zhang Feng smiled and didn't explain too much. He thought for a while and said:
“…”
"I was actually laughed at by a civilian!"
Is this the City Lord's Mansion? It's not an exaggeration to call it a palace! However, Hongye City is so big, it doesn't feel out of place to have a palace inside. On the contrary, such an exquisite and beautiful palace has raised the level of Hongye City a lot.
After walking for a long time, they arrived at the gate of Hongye City. Hongye City seemed to be getting bigger and bigger in their eyes. Everyone was stunned. How could there be such a big city!
"My Lord Marquis, according to the laws of the kingdom, anyone who disobeys the orders of his direct lord shall be executed!"
"You and I cannot understand the King's thoughts. He has his reasons, and we just need to follow them!"
“…”
Baron Johnson said in a low voice.
"yes!"
"Welcome everyone, I'm Zhang Feng."
A house taller and bigger than their city lord's mansion! A smooth, clean ground as hard as stone! A wide road that can accommodate ten carriages at the same time!
"This Viscount has had the honor of eating the food in the palace. I can only say that compared to the food of the Marquis, the food in the palace is simply a pile of... ahem."
He gave a somewhat stiff smile and said hello.
I originally thought that I would meet some acquaintances and get some information, but these two little barons obviously didn't know much.
In the Garman convoy, Viscount Hope did not get out of the car, but opened the window and looked at Baron Norris and the other man. He nodded, with undisguised disappointment on his face.
"Bah, you really think you're so powerful just because you're a viscount! You're still stuck in this poor place in the Far North!"
"Lord City Lord, everyone has been brought here."
"What you said makes sense. Let's go and take a look. If it's really fake, let's not talk for now, sneak away, and then go to the capital to report to the king! Maybe we can even get a good reward!"
He hadn't slept well the whole day since he received the news from Red Leaf City. It was already a struggle for him to survive in the Far North. The only advantage of the Far North compared to other places was that there was no big lord here, and even the king did not collect taxes. Although his life was not very good, he was very free.
Civilians were wearing strange, beautiful and exquisite clothes! There was also a strange white gas in the sky from time to time!
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene suddenly became quiet.
"That's because the city lord is so famous! No one dares to disobey your orders!"
Walking through this long doorway, the view suddenly becomes clear.
Seeing Viscount Hope's team leave first, Baron Johnson spat in dissatisfaction.
Robbins felt very embarrassed, but fortunately, these civilians just smiled from a distance and left, and nothing embarrassing happened.
He was actually a little bit timid in his heart, but as a viscount and a knight, he couldn't show his cowardice in front of his subordinates.
Baron Johnson looked a little bitter.
"What? Are you scared? Go knock on the door!"
Bang, bang, bang~ A sudden sound brought Robbins back to his senses. He saw a black car with many wheels coming from not far away.
At this point, no one would doubt Zhang Feng's identity as a marquis. If anyone still doubted it, they would be crazy! "Good morning, Viscount Kitz!"
"You...are not taking the photo seriously enough!"
But now it seems that this wolf cavalry still scares Viscount Robbins.
Baron Norris spoke with great dignity, but from the sad expression on his face, we knew that he was also very upset.
Everyone looked at each other, a little hesitant. This... is not a good answer! They are not stupid. They saw at a glance that the people from Yunhai City did not come, but what is Yunhai City? They are all a group of desperate people who value money over their lives. They don't want to cause trouble! "I think that this kind of people and this kind of power have no need to exist. What do you think?"
"I'm so envious. I really want to see such a magnificent scene when I wake up..."
…
Lord Norris shook his head.
Erica didn't understand.
Everyone responded quickly.
So Zhang Feng sent out the wolf cavalry.
The two looked at each other in shock. They were not stupid, so it seemed there was only one possibility.
Robbins was a knight after all, and he quickly calmed down.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"
Lord Norris nodded.
He didn't want to come, but he had to.
Like Norris and the other man, the others who were rushing to Red Leaf City were also shocked. Because the geographical area near Red Leaf City is relatively flat and there are no high mountains blocking the view, Red Leaf City can be seen from a long distance. In addition, there are no reference objects, so many people thought they were almost there.
This is a six-story building that Zhang Feng uses specifically for official receptions.
"Hello, you guys!"
The knight under his command swallowed his saliva subconsciously. As a knight, bravery is a must. But now looking at this huge city and the city gate that looks like a monster's mouth, he is a little afraid to go in! He doesn't understand what kind of person can build such a big city! In other words, can this city really be built by humans...
"Hehe~"
I saw Red Leaf City!
Erica handed Zhang Feng a list.
This made both of them feel relieved.
That is, on January 30th of the Red Leaf Calendar, almost everyone that Zhang Feng had notified before, except for those in Yunhai City, had arrived, which gave Zhang Feng enough face.
“…”
…
Baron Norris stepped out of the carriage and spoke politely.
"No, no, Your Excellency the Marquis, you are too polite!"
They are both cities in the Far North, so why are the styles so different? When the civilians in Red Leaf City saw the guests coming, they looked at them curiously. Robbins suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He retracted his shocked gaze and pretended to be "nothing special". However, the more he did this, the more the civilians found it funny.
When these people arrived in Hongye City, they were seen by Telescope a long time ago. After all, it was their first meeting, so in order to show his sincerity, Zhang Feng sent people to greet them.
Erica asked.
…
Zhang Feng accepted all of them with a smile. After everyone finished speaking, Zhang Feng stood up from his chair, walked in front of everyone, and said with a smile:
Boom ~ The huge gate, which was taller than the city wall, opened! The knight subconsciously drew his sword and looked at the dark door nervously.
Viscount Robbins and his companions then discovered that there was actually a person on this terrifying giant wolf! When Viscount Robbins heard that the other party was a wolf cavalryman from Red Leaf City, he believed it - he dared not disbelieve it!
Time flies, three days later.
"Whether this marquis is a lord or not, we have finally reached Red Leaf City! Let's speed up! I'm starving. I hope there is meat in the Red Leaf City Tavern. If there are vegetables, that would be even better!"
…
"Hello."
Norris spoke mercilessly.
Everyone remained silent and some even lowered their heads.
“So young!”
"That's right. Compared to this place, my City Lord's Mansion is not even as good as a doghouse!"
Everyone was amazed.
But as the saying goes, a horse dies if it tries to climb a mountain.
"Hurry, hurry, keep up!"
This car was somewhat similar to the car of the Red Leaf City envoy that he had seen before, but it was taller, larger, and longer, with several sections, and was covered with windows made of transparent crystal, so one could clearly see the people inside.
Red Leaf Hospitality Inn.
Swish! Everyone felt a gust of wind blowing past, and some of them could not open their eyes. When they looked again, only the back of the giant wolf was left.
"Since we have to kill the chicken, how can we do it without the monkey?"
Of course, no matter how disrespectful it is, you still have to listen.
Viscount Robbins's convoy had more than 30 people, but standing under the city wall, no, standing under the city gate, they looked like little bugs! If it weren't for the three big golden characters on the city gate that read "Red Leaf City", he would never have believed that such a huge city was actually in the Far North! "Viscount, we..."
As for the few female nobles, what they noticed first was Zhang Feng's appearance, and their eyes even lit up!
Robbins said through gritted teeth.
He didn't want to say such an offensive thing, but he had to say it. The knight's sixth sense told him that the Marquis in front of him was very scary! If no one answered, they might not end up well.
"Yes, the kingdom does have this law. So... is there anyone willing to share my concerns?"
As soon as Zhang Feng said this, everyone complained even more. This meant they had to take sides and show their allegiance!
On one side is the Marquis who looks very capable but is the first time we meet him, and on the other side is the infamous Yunhai City which has existed for decades. If you are not careful, it could be fatal!