Earl David hasn't seen Marquis Lelan Grey in several years.

The two belong to the vassals of Wall's family, the Duke of the North, go to the lord every year to report on the situation in the territory; however, because the two chose to report their duties differently, it is normal that they have never seen each other.

Before, both of them felt that it was a good thing not to see each other - because they would feel uncomfortable when they met.

They all feel that the other person’s thoughts are not the same as themselves.

In fact, they have already had differences in governance policies since their parents;

For example, in terms of attitude towards the Corey tribe, Earl David believed that "peace should be the most important", while Marquis Lelan believed that it would be better if those people were killed.

The more direct problem is that the two have disputes over the ownership of several villages at the territorial junction.

The Kingdom of Fares was distributed with countless villages similar to the village of Ste; these villages could provide certain income for the nobles and also serve as fiefs of the meritorious knights under their command;

However, the ownership rights of some villages are not clear, especially when they are sandwiched between two noble lords - after all, noble lords are divided by geographical characteristics such as streams, mountains and forests.

Marquis Lelan was tough and sent soldiers directly into those villages and declared ownership of the villages;

Of course, Earl David would not choose this direct method - but he did not intend to give up these villages just like this.

He did not often send some bards, travel merchants, and adventurers into the territory of the Marquis of Lelan to promote the benefits of his lord, and let the farmers, handicraftsmen and merchants there migrate to their own side.

The biggest bargaining chip on Earl David's side is that his taxes are low, and as Earl David is a very kind person.

In this way, whenever the Marquis of Lelan was levied heavily for the war, some villagers would run away while the night was shining - they chose to settle in places with lower taxes.

Anyway, it's not far away, it's arrived in less than half a day; and the residents of Clinder's leadership are somewhat infected with the lord's character and are very enthusiastic.

In recent years, I have only heard of people moving to Earl David, and very few moving to Marquis Lelan.

According to legend, the Marquis of Lelan asked to count on the border, how many people came to their side with large packages that "like moving";

As a result, twenty-nine of the thirty people stopped were traveling merchants.

The remaining one is a relative.

The result was that Count David believed that Marquis Lelan was arrogant and rude, while Marquis Lelan believed that Count David was insidious and cunning.

Therefore, the friction accumulated by his fathers has not been resolved much after the two succeeded to the throne, but has become more and more intense. If it weren't for the generous and tolerant character of Count David - of course, there were also reasons for his lack of strength - the two would probably have been really done.

This time, Marquis Lelan asked for Count David, and the latter was so happy: Haha, it turns out that you are today too!

The two of them are not much different in age, but they give people a completely different feeling;

Marquis Lelan is tall, strong, with a pointed chin and narrow eyes. His expression is always gloomy and his words are not many, giving people the feeling of a sharp blade inserted into a sheath;

Earl David was shorter and looked slightly fat, with a kind smile on his face, and it looked like a large embroidered pillow.

Even the two vassals believed that it would be strange if these two people could have a good relationship.

But in fact, the two of them are not that difficult to solve; it is nothing more than a few small villages, how much tax can they contribute? To enthrone the Knights in that place, and make sure that the Knights will not feel depressed?

The two people's problems are ultimately about honor and dignity, which means that the nobles attach great importance to - at least the face that they value on the surface.

Now, Marquis Lelan took the initiative to put down his airs and wanted to go to Baiyan City to meet Count David, who was lower than his title, and also give him a gift, which gave him enough face; in another ten or eight years, he could take it out and brag about it.

No wonder Count David was so happy.

After learning about the true purpose of Marquis Lelan at noon, Count David asked the White Rock Castle to prepare for the banquet;

Count David is quite willing to follow the spirit of the nobles. When the other party comes to apologize sincerely, he must make aside the other party and set up a sumptuous banquet to entertain the other party.

The mobilization ability of Earl Castle is quite considerable; not only all the servants went into battle, but even some standing troops joined the ranks of attacking the battles - chopping wood and boiling water have no technical content, so it is no problem for them to help them.

In addition to preparing wine and good dishes, the decoration should not be careless;

Viscount Tad advised Count David not to show weapons in the castle as much as possible - they came for friendship and peace;

He believed that the various rooms of the castle and the weapons racks in the corridor should be put away; during the banquet, if the Marquis Lelan saw these things, it might be unhappy, which would not help to create a good banquet atmosphere.

Earl David agreed; so he ordered his servants to move all their weapons into the armory in the castle.

He thought for a moment, thinking that this was not enough; so he ordered all the nobles attending the banquet not to carry weapons - in this way, the atmosphere of "peace" could be reflected;

This is Baiyan City, its own territory. We must give Marquis Lelan the highest sense of security - this is what Earl David thinks.

Viscount Tad agreed with his decision and believed that it would be an extremely successful banquet, and all problems on both sides will be completely resolved after tonight's banquet.

Earl David was still happy to listen to flattery - but he had other things to think about.

That is where the "sons" are now.

Logically speaking, not only should the vassals be present in such an important occasion, but their sons should also come together;

However, they had been missing for nearly a whole day - which made Count David a little confused.

Viscount Tad said that he had sent his personal soldiers to find them - Viscount Tad's two adult sons attended the party together, and none of them came back at this time. Logically speaking, Viscount Tad's anxiousness would not be inferior to Earl David.

Earl David therefore reassuredly handed over the task to Viscount Tad, who believed that the latter could do his best to complete it.

Moreover, he had not many people on hand to use - the guards had basically been removed from their armed forces and were busy in the castle, not letting go of any place that might damage decency.

Marquis Lelan said that he would enter the city in the evening; this also gave Count David sufficient preparation time.

He ordered people to clean up the streets between the South City Gate and Baiyan Fort; then, he sent a guard of honor to the city gate, ready to welcome Marquis Lelan into the city at any time.

Then all you have to do is wait.
Chapter completed!