"Phoenix, just send it here. Go back and see your mother quickly. She must have missed you very much after you have been with the army for several months." On the road from Sap Castle to Tyniec, Phoenix led a few personal guards to send the rest of the Wells Army to the border of the territory.
"Sir Angus, please be careful along the way. Please take me to greet my sister Lottie. After I have settled the affairs of the territory, I will take my mother to visit her and little George."
Angus patted Phoenix's strong shoulders with both hands and nodded in response.
· After several months of fighting and experiencing many large and small battles, Phoenix gradually became stable and mature. The arrogant aristocratic habit of the past has long been eliminated by military life, and now he is much kinder to others.
“Let’s go!”
Under the watch of Angus, Phoenix and several personal guards rode back towards Sap Castle. Not long after, several people disappeared from sight.
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On the wall of Sapp Castle, Mrs. Galvin, who had been alone in the castle for several months, was looking forward to it. He stared at the Sapp soldiers pouring into the fort one after another, but he couldn't see his precious son.
More than a month ago, Phoenix sent someone to send a letter home to Fort Sapp, informing Mrs. Galvin that he was about to return to Sapp with the Welsh Army.
Mrs. Galvin was so happy that she couldn't sleep for several days when she learned that her only son, who had been pampered since childhood, was safe and was about to return home. Every day after getting up early in the morning, accompanied by his servants, he slowly climbed up the city wall and looked at the direction of his son's return.
Watching the people at the end of the team entering the castle gate, Mrs. Galvin still didn't see Phoenix, and she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.正待几人打算朝城墙下走去时，一阵急促的马蹄声从远处传来～
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「哎呀，母亲，您就别动我了，我这不好好的吗？」
萨普堡内堡，菲尼克斯刚跨进堡门，等候多时的高尔文夫人就上前去查看自己的宝贝儿子有没有受伤。
"You are the only son of the Hugues family. How can I live if you have someone who is both good and bad?"
While speaking, Mrs. Galvin suddenly became excited. She stayed alone in the empty house for several months, her husband was far away in Besançon, and her son was away at war. His life and death were uncertain, and he lived in fear all day long.
"Mother, don't worry. No one else has the ability to kill me, Phoenix."
Phoenix said while comforting Mrs. Galvin.
"By the way, mother," Phoenix looked at Mrs. Galvin, "Did father send a letter home?"
"That old man will not miss me, an old woman."
Mrs. Galvin's face was full of complaints.
"Apart from a letter telling me that the war is over, that I have become the Palace Finance Minister, and that I have been granted the title of two counties in the southern part of Côte d'Or, there is not even a word to comfort me~"
"I even wonder if that old man has another woman outside and has forgotten about me a long time ago."
Mrs. Galvin had just calmed down her emotions, and she started to sigh when she mentioned the person in her family.
"Mother, how can you think so. As my father is now the palace finance minister, he naturally has to do his best for the princely state headed by my cousin Flanders and handle many affairs. He wrote a letter before I left Beaune, asking me to return I will take good care of you after returning to Sarpe. After a while, when he is no longer busy with official duties, he will take you to live with him at the Chancellor's residence in Besançon." Mrs. Galvin was happy to hear that her master was still thinking about her.
"He really said that?"
"Don't you still believe me?"
Phoenix looked playful.
………
One day later, the Tynets County soldiers of the Second Division of the Welsh Army arrived in Tynets. The Andermatt Fort Company passed through Tyniec and continued eastward back to the territory where Antayas belonged. The First Division of the Welsh Army and the Valley Garrison Corps returned south to the valley under the leadership of Angus.
"Bath!"
Angus, who was riding in front, looked back.
bass galloped forward to catch up.
"Lord Angus, what are your orders?"
"You are anxious to send a few people back to the valley in advance, inform the old housekeeper that the army is about to arrive in the valley, and ask him to make arrangements for the settlement."
"Yes, I will do it right away."
Bas reined in the reins and turned the horse's head towards the rear team. After a while, a few soldiers on horseback broke away from the team and ran towards the valley~
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On the first floor of the Lord's Hall of the Valley Wooden Castle, after receiving the report from the legionnaires, Cooper summoned the main civil affairs officials to discuss the placement of the soldiers who returned to the valley.
The Welsh Army had been on the campaign for several months and finally returned to the valley after the war. This is exciting news for all Valley Territory citizens. Most of the soldiers in the Wells Regiment have relatives in the valley, and their return means the reunion of many families.
After Minzheng told the good news to the people in the valley, everyone was very excited. Everyone spontaneously took out some of the bread, peas and even wine and meat at home, intending to express their condolences to the legionnaires when they arrived in the valley.
As the guardians of the valley territory, the soldiers of the Welsh Legion enjoy a high reputation among the people of the territory. Almost all the young people in most families have become part of the legion. Therefore, the entire legion represents most families in the Valley Territory, and the soldiers in the legion are like their relatives. When relatives return home, even if they are not well-off families, they are willing to give part of the food to comfort the soldiers who have been fighting on the front line for several months.
In the evening of the second day, in addition to the eighty soldiers and officers who stayed at Beaune City and Fort Marsi, most of the Welsh Army arrived at the Beiguan Army Fort.
When the valley residents who had been waiting here for a long time saw the legion soldiers, they rushed forward in a swarm and handed the food and drinks in the baskets to the returning soldiers.
The soldiers also accepted the food unceremoniously, and stuffed the food into their mouths while greeting them warmly...
After months of fighting, they had gone through the test of life and death. Many soldiers couldn't help but shed tears when they saw their loved ones, hugging their families and crying bitterly. After experiencing a brush with death, I cherish the moment of reunion with my loved ones even more.
One family is happy and the other is sad. Those soldiers who died in this battle of succession can only watch their relatives in another world take their ashes back.
The families of the dead soldiers have already been notified by civil affairs officials. Although they had been mentally prepared, when they saw their children or husbands returning to the valley in this way, they could not help but feel sad, burst into tears, and cry loudly~
The valley residents stayed at Beiguan Military Fort for a short time before reluctantly returning to the wooden castle and the villages in the valley under the leadership of civil affairs officials.
According to the order of the Chinese Army Commanding Camp, the soldiers of the Welsh Legion were stationed at Beiguan Military Fort in the past two days. After arranging the defense of the station and the valley, the soldiers will rest in batches and then return home to visit their relatives and reunite with their families.
In the stone house of Beiguan Army Fort, Angus was handing over the loot captured by the Welsh Army to Cooper, the old steward of the valley.
"...Old housekeeper, according to your order, all the money captured by the Wells Legion this time will be temporarily handed over to civil administration."
As Angus spoke, he slowly took out the parchment from his waist.
"This is a list of all the belongings, please take a look."
Cooper took the parchment and scanned it by candlelight.
"Other valuables converted into..."
Looking at the astronomical figures on the parchment, Cooper rubbed his old eyes and confirmed it again.
Looking at the old butler's surprised expression, Angus looked proud.
"Lord Angus, you have gained so much in these short few months, this~"
Cooper was so excited that he couldn't speak, and his body was shaking slightly.
Angus also calmed down and said: "Old housekeeper, my lord has said that the soldiers of the Welsh Legion sacrificed their lives for this money. You must take good care of it."
Angus paused and whispered in Cooper's ear: "My lord plans to use this money to recruit more refugees and refugees. soldiers, and purchase more supplies, and then expand southward step by step..."
After it was completely dark, after clearly handing over the victory of the Welsh Army to the civil affairs officials, Angus sent a company of soldiers to escort several carriages filled with goods all the way towards the wooden castle~
...
At the window on the second floor of the Lord's Hall of the Valley Wooden Castle, looking at the smiling people who had just returned from the Beiguan Army Fort, Lottie was happy for these people but at the same time felt a little bit disappointed.
I thought that my husband-in-law would return with the army this time. Unexpectedly, Art received a letter half a month ago, saying that he would stay in Besançon temporarily and would not return until the palace military affairs were handled.
· Seeing that the new year is approaching, it has been about half a year since Ate left for the war. As a woman, her man has not been home for a long time, and she always feels that the house is empty and lacks what life should be like.
Lottie's thoughts were pulled back by Camille behind her.
"What's the matter, Camille, did little George get into trouble again?"
Camille looked at Lottie with a slightly nervous expression.
"No, no, not the young master~"
"Camille, what's wrong with you today? You are hesitant to speak."
Normally, Camille is a lively and cute little girl in front of others. Even in front of Lottie, he never acted coy.
A few days ago, Camille was very happy when she heard that the Welsh Legion was about to return to the valley. Because he could finally see his brother Ron.
Yesterday, the civil affairs people said that the Welsh Legion would arrive this evening. Camille was so happy that she didn't even sleep. But just now, Camille asked a neighbor who went to comfort the soldiers and wanted to find out if her brother Ron had also returned with the army. She was disappointed that no one saw Ron.
So Camille ran upstairs, trying to find out Ron's whereabouts from Lottie.
"Madam, I~ I want to ask you, when will my brother come back? I miss him so much. My mother also prepared a lot of delicious food for him. But I heard others said that they didn't see him~"
Camille lowered his head and said nothing, and his round face was no longer as lively as before.
"That's what you're doing," Lottie smiled. "Don't worry, Ron will return to the valley with the master soon."
Lotti turned her head and lay beside the window, holding her chin in her hands, looking towards the north. He muttered silently: "Art, when will you come back?"
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“Ron, do you want to go back to the valley?”
On the street not far from the palace of Besançon, Art, who was riding on horseback, turned and asked.
"Master, of course I want to go back to the valley. I haven't seen my father, mother and Camille for half a year."
Ron frowned and stared at the street.
"I don't think you miss them. I heard people say that you are spreading the news that you will hold a wedding with Ollie this time when you return to the valley~"
At glanced at Ron and showed a smirk.
「Master, I~」
“Well, I know what you are thinking. Last time I planned to hold a wedding for you and Ollie in person, but unexpectedly I received an order from the Marquis to go to Codor.”
"Don't worry, we will return to the valley immediately after the military affairs here are taken care of. At that time, my wife and I will personally host the wedding for you and Ollie, and let you have some sweetness."
“Thank you, sir!”
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In the inner court of Besançon Palace, Art walked in under the guidance of the guards after Flanders finished handling the literary policy.
"Your Majesty the Marquis."
Ate bowed and saluted.
"Art, sit down."
Flander pointed to the bench in front of him for visitors to sit on.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis."
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Flender put the quill into the pen holder, raised his head and said to Art.
"Your Majesty, the Marquis, last time you asked me to put forward some suggestions for the future revival of the Marquis, and I have put them all on this parchment."
At took out the parchment from his waist, stood up and walked towards Flanders, slowly spreading the parchment on the table.
"Art, if the important ministers in the palace could do things half as efficiently as you, I wouldn't handle these complicated and trivial matters myself."
Flanders was full of complaints. In recent days, Flanders has been immersed in these literary works every day, which has caused Flanders to be mentally and physically exhausted.
Flender came to the table and glanced at the parchment.
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"..."
"Good!"
Flanders expresses emotion from time to time.
"Att, these suggestions you have put forward are very targeted based on the current actual situation of the Hou Kingdom. If all of these are implemented, there is hope for the revival of the Hou Kingdom."
Flander's eyes are less serious and have a little more brightness.
"Your Majesty, Marquis, this is just my personal suggestion. This still needs to be decided by you. The revival of the Marquis is of great importance, and as your minister, these are what I should do."
h Only after discussion can a final decision be made, and then be issued to various places for implementation. "
"The Marquis has a clear warning."
After discussing with Flanders about reviving the princely state, Art revealed another purpose of coming this time.
"My Lord Marquis, I have one more thing to report to you."
At said as he stood up.
"But it doesn't hurt to say it."
"I have been on an expedition for half a year, and under your grace I became the Earl of Wales. I think it's time to return to the valley and manage my territory well."
Flanders suddenly frowned when he heard that Art was planning to leave. If he hadn't had this right-hand man helping him, he wouldn't have been so relaxed. But then I thought about it. As the Earl of Wales, Art should go back and manage his territory properly. Now that the war has ended, the most important thing is to revive the kingdom. He also hopes that Art will become his right-hand man in the future and further expand his territory.
"In this case, I won't keep you. If you stay in Besançon, I'm afraid my cousin will come to me in person to ask for someone."
Seeing Flanders readily agreeing, Art's hanging heart was settled.
After bidding farewell to Flanders, Art and Ron immediately ran towards the mansion in the south of the city. Get ready to pack your bags and head back to the valley.