Chapter 223 Leon returned to his loyal fief
as a common defender in this war. With the end of the war, the Kingdom of Idrit and the Kingdom of Andal finally sat on opposite sides of the negotiation table again.
Whether it is the Andal royal family or the Idrit royal family, they all have claims to the title of Duke of Norton.
However...
after just experiencing a tragic war, it is obviously unrealistic to start a new war for the throne.
Therefore, carving up the former territory of the Principality of Norton through negotiation has naturally become the first choice for both parties.
After two weeks of negotiations, a brand new Norton map was successfully released on the negotiating table in the presence of many nobles from both countries.
Bolton-White Rock Creek-Gravel Castle.
These three important towns located along the central axis of the Principality of Norton have become the new border between the Kingdom of Idrit and the Kingdom of Andal.
Among them, Bolton and White Rock Creek are owned by the Andal Kingdom.
The southern Rubble Fort is occupied by the Iderites.
Looking at this new border between the two countries, Leon had a rather familiar feeling inexplicably in his mind.
From Baishi River to the north, isn't this the route he took during the second half of his journey north? !
As for the coalition forces from the eastern countries and the expeditionary force from the Principality of Policia... monetary and material compensation will definitely be indispensable.
In this marriage alliance, the Andals and the Idrits even came up with a county and three viscounties to ennoble the foreign noble families who made outstanding contributions in this war.
This is actually a common practice.
Spinning a branch of the family to become a noble in another country can greatly ensure the continuation of the family.
As for why the Iderits did not use their land to entertain the Jimena family...
on the one hand, it is because the Jimena family is really sparse, and as for the second point, it is because Leon has already helped his own family branch. Got the title of Viscount of Shuanghu Town!
Leon's cousin, a descendant of the Jimena family, the temporary administrator of Shenmulin, Philippe Jimena of the Jimena-Naplin family, will receive the title of Viscount of Shuanghu Town!
This was the deal between Leon and Wilbert I.
After all...
it would be too conspicuous if Leon was made a Duke directly.
Leon is also not very interested in the so-called title of duke or the qualification to attend the imperial meeting.
After all, now he doesn't need any more respect through his title.
He is already the only marquis in the Kingdom of Andal, and this title is enough for Leon today.
What he hopes more is to get other benefits.
Such as population, such as strong containment, such as providing convenience for the Antolian people to expand their territories.
The title of Viscount of Shuanghu Town was purely a gift provided by Wilbert I who wanted to turn strong restraint into weak restraint.
During the war, his cousin who was far away in Shenmulin was made a viscount.
To be honest, Leon was somewhat speechless.
However, Leon also understood that the Jimena family, which occupied the south bank of the Meyerson River, had already received richer rewards than any other noble vassal. If they continued to chatter about the benefits after the war, it would seem too greedy.
Therefore, he even allocated a portion of Brownie Bent's ransom to use it to manage relationships and maintain friendship.
This is actually something that can't be helped.
Today's Jimena family is indeed much more powerful than in the past, but it is not so powerful that it can ignore the rest of the kingdom's nobles.
Only by establishing a good relationship with those around the king, especially the nobles at the Royal Council, can he avoid being too prominent.
And with the carving up of interests after the war, it came to an end.
His Highness Mendez, the second prince of the Kingdom of Idrit, finally asked Count Felden to bring a message to Leon.
"Anlen City, Brett City and Tide Town."
"His Royal Highness Mendes said that the Marquis can take away all the refugees in these three noble territories." "The nobles who have
obtained these fiefdoms are all here. Against His Highness Mendez?" Leon asked curiously.
Earl Felden did not intend to hide it, and simply said bluntly: "The nobles who obtained these fiefdoms are all supporters of Prince Altus, the younger brother of His Highness Mendez." Hearing this,
Leon nodded gently. nod. The internal fighting among the heirs of the Idrit Kingdom has nothing to do with him, but the refugees in these territories do.
Since Mendes decided to lend flowers to Buddha with a wave of his hand, Leon naturally wouldn't be polite.
If the nobles of the Kingdom of Idrit have any objections, then go to your prince Mendes. What does it have to do with me, the nobles of Andal?
"His Royal Highness Mendez is interested."
"The Marquis deserves this."
Count Felden said.
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The war is over.
It's time for Leon to go home.
He planned to retrace his steps.
Head south from Bolton City, passing through White Rock Creek, Twin Lakes Town, and Gravel Castle, until you reach the south bank of the Meyerson River.
This is the route Leon set for himself to return south, mainly to quickly move back all the refugees promised by Prince Mendez in a short period of time.
After all...
Prince Mendez wants to kill someone with a borrowed knife, and the nobles of the Idrit Kingdom are not all fools.
Leon has never had too many expectations for the confidentiality consciousness of the nobles of this era.
How can Leon move the refugees if he waits for the new lord to arrive in the territory?
Because of this, Leon walked for a full month from Bolton City to the south bank of the Meyerson River, which originally only took about ten days to complete.
Nearly two thousand Antolian cavalry escorted hundreds of thousands of people, including prisoners of war and refugees, heading south in a mighty manner.
That's not even all!
Behind the Antolian army, there were also levies borrowed by Leon from the Duke of Mercia, who also looked after hundreds of thousands of refugees.
Compared with encouraging childbirth, accepting refugees is the fastest way to achieve population growth in a short period of time.
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south bank of the Meyerson River.
Bello has already led a group of Antolian officials to look forward to it.
The northward march of the Antolian army greatly restricted the military strength of the Walras people, so that this land located on the south bank of the Meyerson River has never suffered the catastrophe of war since the restoration of the country.
certainly.
Although there were no catastrophes caused by war, rebellious rebellions directed and staged by the Antolian people did occur from time to time.
However, these rebellions can be suppressed by Antolia's soldiers as quickly as possible every time, and in fact they will not cause casualties.
After all...
if you want the south bank of the Meyerson River to become a directly governed territory without any hindrance, you still need to create an atmosphere with a high degree of rebellion.
Rebellions are rife on the borders of the kingdom, and the marquis has direct jurisdiction, which is very reasonable.
It was with this concept that Leon sent letter after letter to the royal capital on his way back to the south bank of the Meyerson River.
There is only one core content in all the letters, and that is that the south bank of the Meyerson River is not peaceful, and the noise of the relics of the restored country has made the Antolian people exhausted.
In short, if anyone dares to propose enfeoffment of the south bank of the Meyerson River, then the survivors of the restoration of the country will probably send him cordial greetings.
no way.
In the previous battles on the south bank of the Meyerson River, the most captured thing by the Antolian army was the brass-colored harpy mask of the remnants of the Restoration.
Every time he claims to be insurrection, he can produce a batch of masks, and there is no room for disbelief.
Even if you don’t believe it in your heart, you must at least believe it with your mouth...
And...
(End of this chapter)