The mighty lord of online games

Chapter 196 Game Relationship System
Zhang Qiang looked around the hall.

In addition to those high-ranking soldiers of Earl Plais, there are also some new faces that he has never met.

I remember that in the castle hall of Earl Starmar in Uxhall City, Earl Plais seemed to be alone, with only two or three high-ranking soldiers with him. At this time, there were already a large number of soldiers in the hall. Heap of knights.

Those knights all wore brightly colored knight uniforms exclusive to knight nobles, with their respective family crests printed on their chests, and the badge of Earl Plais printed on their backs. Even the shields and armor were all Plais. The badges of the Count of Plais indicate that they are nobles from various noble families, and only the children of the nobles can become knights of the nobles, which also shows that they are the knights of the Earl of Plais.

Of course there are some, they don't have the family coat of arms on their chests, which shows that they are noble knights who were recently promoted by Count Plais, maybe they used to be the cavaliers of some unlucky knights, maybe they used to be Plais The high-ranking soldiers of the Earl of Plais, perhaps some generals and officers in the army of the Earl of Plais.

If there are other earls, especially the soldiers of the earls in the hinterland of the Kingdom of Swadia, where the war is not so fierce, they will change from a soldier to an officer, then to a general, then to a knight entourage, to a knight entourage, until they are promoted to Knights, it will take a long time to go, maybe they will not go to that day in their whole life, they can only be civilians, soldiers, at most a knight attendant of an earl knight.

But in the hands of the Earl of Plais, who fights like a routine, they have countless opportunities.

Just like some Chinese civilians who aspire to join the army, maybe one day they will become platoon leaders, company commanders, or even battalion commanders. , Even a cadre, with power, there will be wealth, and with these, you can be regarded as an officer like a knight squire.If you can be the head of a department, then you are considered an aristocrat.

Since then, it has been steadily rising.

And those knights with family crests are considered noble children, and they came from the hinterland without wars to the borders with frequent wars, and they were considered to be gilded.

There are also some who want to become a self-made aristocrat, a new aristocrat with military exploits.

To create a world of their own, these people are generally the second sons of the noble family, or the unsatisfactory noble children who have been robbed of their father's noble inheritance rights.

Now both types of people have their chances, and the Earl of Plais has drawn them into his camp, giving them a chance to be loyal to him, and giving them a ladder of promotion.

On the other side is another kind of people, they can be regarded as nobles. They are the guard knights of Earl Plais. Some of these people are not familiar to Zhang Qiang, but some are very familiar. Well, the dual-sword warrior, Fatis, and cavalry officer, these are all things I want to get, but I don't have the ability to get them.

Because although their identities are not as noble as their own, even inferior to those two types of knight nobles, and perhaps not as good as ordinary army officers, but because they are close to Earl Plais, their status is still very high and very important. Respected by the soldiers in the army, because their strength lies there. They are all high-level heroes of the third and fourth tiers. Many soldiers in the army and officers can't become them even if they want to be them.

The lord's guards are closer to the lord than senior soldiers, senior officers, and knights. Maybe one day they will directly become a leading officer, or knight attendant, or knight.

Earl Plais looked at Zhang Qiang's actions and felt a little warm, but he didn't have an attack. He was still very unfamiliar with this knight of his own. He only knew his deeds and was just attracted to him.

He is interested in his deeds on the mainland, admires his style, admires his chivalry, helps the weak, and fights criminals. These have little to do with him, and he can only give him a knight. It's just the official status of a nobleman. In fact, he is interested in Zhang Qiang's current financial resources. If he can use his financial resources for himself, then he can expand his army again and strengthen himself. With a strong army, he can lead the army to fight. Capture more land and territory of the enemy, for example, Malag Fort, which is close at hand, if you can take Malag Fort, your position in Harlaus' heart will be more stable, even if Harlaus has some complaints about himself , that's nothing, strength determines everything.

"Knight Zhang Qiang, sit down, come, come to me, let's have a good talk." Earl Plais tried his best to be approachable and gentle.

Zhang Qiang walked towards the table in front of Earl Plais.

A guard blocked him, looking at the Germanic longsword and combat dagger on his body, "I'm sorry, Your Excellency, you need to untie your weapon and leave it to me for safekeeping. I will return it to you when you go out." weapon."

"You are?" Zhang Qiang asked.

"I am Earl Plais' knight guard, Falcao, and I am responsible for protecting the Earl's personal safety."

Zhang Qiang took a closer look at his clothing, the knight uniform, the front chest and the back are the badges of the Earl of Plais, and there is a circle of golden patterns on the cuffs, which is the family crest of the Earl of Plais, representing He is the close knight of Count Plais.

There are also four close guards standing behind Earl Plais, but they have white family crest armbands on their cuffs. They are close guards. Close guards belong to warriors, close knights belong to cavalry, and knight status.

Obviously, the close knights are higher than the close guards, and they belong to the decisive force to charge forward, but the close guards only protect the lord's personal safety.

Of course, there is no absolute. If it is defending the city, or fighting on foot in the wild, the close bodyguards will be even stronger. Melee cavalry and melee knights are the guards that roam around the lord's periphery.

Whether it is close bodyguards or melee cavalry, there are some who are close knights or nobles. I think people like Elaine belong to the close bodyguards, but their status is not noble, and sometimes they may be used by these close guards. The guy with the identity of the knight ordered that the lord might abandon them and let them resist the enemy, and escape with these nobles himself. Because of the noble status of the melee knight, they were always around the lord.

Since he was not with Earl Plais for several months, Zhang Qiang's current status can only be regarded as a senior soldier on the periphery. Although his status is also noble, he is still at the bottom of these elites, equivalent to a low-level non-commissioned officer.

However, this non-commissioned officer is also in name only, because the non-commissioned officer can also lead the earl's soldiers to fight, and like those ordinary knights, he is a vassal knight who brings his own weapons and equipment, soldiers, entourage, self-raised food and grass, and helps the lord to fight.

Of course, compared to those melee knights, they have more freedom and autonomy, that is, they can choose to obey the lord's call or not, and they also have a certain degree of freedom of self-determination on the battlefield.

Those close knights and guards are different. They rotate and act according to the lord's order, and they are always by their side. They are all prosperous and all are damaged. If the lord dies or is captured in battle, they may also be killed or captured.

People like Zhang Qiang can escape calmly.

Of course this damages their reputation.

However, compared with prestige, they pay more attention to life, and believe in the creed that if the green hills are left, they will not worry about firewood.

It was against chivalry, but not against the duties of their position.

Thinking of this, Zhang Qiang obediently untied his weapon, because Earl Plais didn't say anything to forgive him for approaching him with a weapon.

If Zhang Qiang would not allow a person he didn't trust to approach him with a weapon, there was another profession in this game world, assassin. If this person was an assassin, then it would be very dangerous.

Although the assassination of a titled nobleman is not accepted by the kingdom's camp, and it will damage one's own reputation, but many earls with corrupt personalities do so, as long as it is beneficial to their own interests, they will do it.

But Zhang Qiang stared at this guy fiercely, remembering this guy's face.

That guy didn't care, he continued to stand with his head raised.

Sitting on the chair opposite to Count Plais, Count Plais pushed a plate of roasted leg of lamb in front of Zhang Qiang, "Eat it, you must be hungry after walking so far."

Zhang Qiang is not polite, he just picks it up and eats it. Knives and forks are still luxury goods at this time, and ordinary nobles eat with their daggers, but the daggers have been taken away, so Zhang Qiang can only grab them with his hands honestly. , Anyway, many people in the hall did this.

"I heard that Earl Reyes visited you?" Earl Plais wiped his lips with his hand, then took the fine linen handkerchief handed over by the guard and wiped the corners of his mouth.

Zhang Qiang raised his head and looked at him, "Yes,"

"What did he say to you?" asked Count Plais.

"My manor and the people of his territory had some conflicts over logging and mining, and he asked me to resolve them." Zhang Qiang replied casually.

"He didn't ask you to lead troops to attack Malagburg with him?" Earl Plais asked calmly.

"Attack Fort Malaga?" Zhang Qiang raised his head and looked at him.

"Yes, recently the Kujit people in Malega Fort are fond of pampering them. I heard that the tribal leader Nayan Yimiza of Malega Fort often leads troops to harass his territory." Earl Plais said.

Zhang Qiang shook his head, "I don't know about this. He just told me about his forests and minerals. If my slaves and farmers want to cut down trees and mine, they must pay him taxes, or one-third of the tax." The item belongs to him."

"How did you answer?" asked the Count Plais.

"I said yes, anyway, it's his territory, so I can't say no." Zhang Qiang said casually.

Earl Plais took a deep look at Zhang Qiang, and then said: "As my knight, you should reply him with a strong tone, it is impossible, because that is also my territory, my forest, my minerals, he Just own that village."

"This——, my lord, he is also an earl, and his village was bestowed by the king. It should be said that within that range, those are all his. He has the right to maintain the authority of the king. Since the king granted him the territory, Then within the scope of the village granted by the king, those things belong to him." Zhang Qiang said with some embarrassment.

Count Plais stood up, "Damn it, are you my knight or his knight? Speak for him. My Fort Lundia guards this territory, and his village is also within my guarding range. It should be my territory."

He sat down, "Although I am easy-going, I absolutely do not allow anyone to challenge my authority and humiliate my dignity."

Zhang Qiang looked at him, "My lord, if you think this way, it may cause a war between the lords, and the king's perception of you will be lowered by one level, and... if you start a war between the lords, it is against the spirit of chivalry , Can’t a lord of a country start a war with another lord?”

Earl Plais sat down, a little decadent, "However, if there is no tax from Uludana Village, part of my army will be abolished, which will be very disadvantageous for guarding the border and preventing the invasion of the Kujit. .”

Zhang Qiang glanced at Earl Plais, as if he should not tell himself that he was not his confidant, nor the king.

I can't give him advice, and I can't solve his problems, let alone take Uludana Village from others like a king and seal it to him.

Although Earl Reyes has few troops and is not good at commanding battles, he is personally powerful. He is still a knight of the king.

Count Plais glanced at him and waved his hand.

Zhang Qiang stood up.

Turn around to go.

Earl Plais said: "Marshal Earl Crags wants me to send part of the army to join his expedition. I want to guard Fort Lundia, so I will send you and two knights to take part in the Marshal's expedition. Expedition, get ready and leave tonight."

Zhang Qiang opened his eyes wide.

What's wrong with this guy?
Want to send yourself away?
It sounds like there is a taste of conspiracy.

Zhang Qiang frowned.

Don't understand where is the problem.

Just as he was striding towards the entrance of the castle hall, Earl Plais said again: "I heard that you have made a fortune recently, so please bring 200 million gold coins to my castle."

This is the tone of an order, not a discussion.

My own tax burden is still very heavy, and the first one has to be paid to Earl Reyes, because my manor is on other people's territory, 20% of the manor's income will be given to Earl Reyes, and [-]% will be given to Prais Earl, the remaining [-]% is his own. Although the manor doesn't have much income, mosquitoes are still meat no matter how small they are. If I didn't use [-] Huaxia coins to buy the wealth accumulated by the players over the past year, I would have to rely on That manor may be so poor that it's like pants now.

How could they afford to support so many mercenaries, as well as those high-ranking soldiers sent by Earl Plais, those soldiers ate and drank their own, and received their own wages, which was almost equivalent to raising them for the lord. The army, though not many.

It seems that I have offended the good Earl to death by disobeying orders several times.

Otherwise, among the group of knights in the hall, there is a place for him, and now he is summoned alone, which seems to make those ordinary knights and even the guards envious and jealous, but in fact, he is even more miserable than them, a knight who has lost the trust of the lord , similar to an ordinary soldier, that is equivalent to a slave.

Good people and lords are not easy to serve.

The key is the game's so-called relationship system.

If he hadn't failed to be summoned several times, his relationship with Earl Plais would not have been like this.

For such a situation, Zhang Qiang could only lament his bad luck. Who let himself get carried away, thinking that he became a knight and owned a manor, so he was complacent and went offline to deal with real things.

But playing games by myself is not for the sake of a better life in the real world. Only with a higher status and status can I have a better stage, display my talents, and earn more money.

But the real world hit him, and the dinar gold coins became worthless.

A death game will scare everyone into fear of wolves and tigers, and the number of players will drop sharply. A game without players will not generate money, and without money, there will be no game value.

Forget it, anyway, the game will be closed in three weeks, and three weeks is enough to make another profit. Even if the exchange rate is 1:2000, if you sell the wealth in the game, you can still make a lot of money.

Isn't there still some big guilds and financial groups, as well as game players from national organizations entering?

Zhang Qiang doesn't know why those people want to enter the game, but as long as someone plays and someone takes over, he can sell the wealth in the game in exchange for money and status in the real world.

(End of this chapter)