Chapter 124: The Question of the Heir
It was already evening when Li Wei had discussed and arranged a series of affairs for old Pedro.
That night, a reception dinner was held at Fort Monterey. However, since most of the private troops were taken to the Snow Dragon Fortress by Li Wei, Harland, Bellam and others were not present, so the entire reception banquet seemed a bit deserted.
However, Mr. Li Wei put down his arrogance and gave full play to his spirit of having fun with the people. He sat awkwardly among a group of big-headed soldiers and told his legendary experience of more than two months in the north.
"Lord Baron, you are really a genius. You actually thought of using floods to attack the enemy camp!" "
I think it is really admirable that Lord Baron dared to surround and kill the Werewolf of the Sun as a third-level wizard, let alone the Werewolf of the Sun. , Even if a Silver Moon-level werewolf is in front of me, my calves will tremble!"
"Maggie, don't put too much pressure on yourself, if you have the courage of the Baron, you won't be so timid.
Last time, a fourth-level orc rushed to the top of the city. I wonder whose weapon he couldn't hold firmly?
Seeing the silver-moon-level werewolf's calves trembling, I'm afraid he peed his pants from fear!"
A group of soldiers followed suit. The officer who had been joking just now laughed together.
The atmosphere at the scene is relaxed and lively, and Levi's experience always arouses exclamations and admiration from blockbusters.
Of course, when Mr. Levi tells a story, a little exaggeration and bragging are indispensable, otherwise how can he highlight his glorious image as a baron.
After the banquet, Levi returned to his bedroom.
The old butler Pedro arranged for two plump maids to help verify Levi's greatly strengthened body.
Well, at first, Mr. Levi refused. After all, he was still trying to seduce a certain flat-chested little lolita, and since he met Beatrice, the fairy who brought disaster to the country and the people, the so-called top maids in Monterey Castle were also That's it.
But Li Wei, who had not tasted meat for several months, could not control it after all. He kept fighting until the middle of the night. The ground was plowed and the cattle still had some strength left.
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At three o’clock in the morning, Li Wei sat up and stretched. Looking at the two maids lying next to him with good figures and still a hint of flushed faces, he couldn’t help but help him subconsciously. Touch your waist.
The two sleeping maids showed that the absurdity last night was true. If it weren't for Marquis Ashan's meal worth 20,000 gold coins, Levi might not have been able to get out of bed this morning.
After ringing the bell, a maid pushed open the door and entered.
"The room needs to be tidied up briefly. I want to take a bath. Prepare a breakfast for me after the bath."
"Okay, Lord Baron."
The mess in the room made the maid blush slightly. Fortunately, Mr. Levi was only there. She patted her buttocks, so it didn't embarrass her too much.
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“Grandpa Pedro, what do you want from me?” Levi asked doubtfully as he ate the steak in front of him, took a sip of milk.
"Lord Baron, there is something I have been thinking about all night, and I think it is necessary for me to have a good talk with you."
Levi waved his hand and retreated, leaving only Pedro and Levi in the room.
"Lord Baron, you are already an adult. In fact, under normal circumstances, there is no need to rush to get married at your age. After all, you still have a lot of room for improvement in the future.
But you are not an ordinary person. As the only grandson of the old baron, you can It is said that you are the only child of the Monterey family. We are blind on the battlefield. Although it is a bit unlucky to say this, I very much hope that you can get married soon and leave an heir." These words of old Pedro made Levi fall into silence.
In fact, Li Wei was different from most nobles of this era. He was not enthusiastic about heirs.
The survival of the Monterey family is not the first priority for Levi, not even the top three.
He is just a time traveler, occupying the original body of Levi Monterey, but he himself does not have much feelings for the Monterey family.
Of course, from a personal perspective, the existence of descendants is also very meaningful.
Heirs are not only a guarantee for the survival of the family, but also an important guarantee for strengthening the relationship between the master family and the vassals. With children, Li Wei's private armies will become even more loyal to him.
When old Pedro asked this question, Li Wei couldn't help but think of the emperors who had no heirs in previous lives.
When the boss has no bloodline to inherit the authority, subordinates will always have some reservations when offering their loyalty.
Loyalty is not absolute, it is absolutely disloyal!
Back then, there was a sudden change in the Tumu Fort. The Ming God of War destroyed half a million Ming troops in one fell swoop, and the capital was in danger.
Emperor Jingtai was ordered to do so in danger. When Zhu Qiyu, the God of War of the Ming Dynasty, was studying in Oara, he and Yu Qian took up the main battle banner, repelled the Oara people and prevented the Ming court from moving south.
Typical cases of the imperial court moving southward are the Yongjia Rebellion, which led Yiguan to move south; the Jingkang Rebellion, which led to the Southern Song Dynasty being relatively peaceful.
During the reign of Emperor Jingtai, he stabilized the current situation, appointed wise ministers, organized regiments and camps, reorganized the army, developed the economy, and controlled floods. It
can be said that Emperor Jingtai and his brother Zhu, who is known as the Son of Heaven, the God of War of the Ming Dynasty, and the foreign student of Wala Qizhen is very different.
However, Emperor Jingtai had no heirs, while Emperor Yingzong had a son, Zhu Jianshen.
It is difficult for a lord without a bloodline heir to gain all the loyalty of his subordinates.
Because once the master dies, all the loyalty offered by his subordinates will be wasted and nothing will be left.
Old Pedro's worries are very reasonable. There are no weapons on the battlefield, and Li Wei, as a lord, has no heirs. Once he dies accidentally, all the loyalty they have given before by their loyal subordinates will be taken away with them.
Now Levi finally understood. No wonder the old butler Pedro had arranged two enthusiastic maids for him last night. It turned out that the joint was here.
"Grandpa Pedro, I know this. I know it well. There is no need to arrange a maid for me next time. My first heir cannot be an illegitimate child." "
Baron, do you already have a marriage partner? ?" Levi just mentioned it a little bit, and old Pedro understood it immediately.
Levi nodded lightly,
"Yes, but I'm not completely sure yet."
Old Pedro rubbed his hands excitedly and paced back and forth, the joy in his heart almost unable to be concealed. Old Gareth's instructions to him back then are about to come true!
"Lord Baron, you must protect yourself. If the army is gone, you can cultivate it again. If the money is gone, you can save it again. If something goes wrong, you must decisively let your contracted monster carry you away from the battlefield!
After you officially get married and give birth to your mistress, Before you give birth to your eldest son, I will not arrange maid service for you anymore. I will give the two maids last night abortion pills."
After saying that, old Pedro left the room without waiting for Levi's response.
(End of chapter)