But soon, everyone's expressions turned gloomy.
They all knew that if the facts were as Hathaway said, they would not have the ability to fight back.
The fifth-level title in the kingdom, the princes and uncles, are ranked one above the other. The hierarchy is strict. The baron can only own a small town at most. If the population is larger, it can only have a population of hundreds of thousands like Hathaway's father. This It's almost the upper limit.
But as for the viscount, he has a fiefdom of hundreds of miles, governs a city, has a population of hundreds of thousands, and has tens of thousands of soldiers. He can easily crush a baron to death.
The earl had a land of thousands of miles, governed a county, and was in charge of several cities. It had a population of one million and 100,000 soldiers. It was almost a country.
Not to mention taller dukes and marquises, they are existences that Xu Kuang currently has no access to.
Everyone understood that if Viscount Baihua was persuaded, then they would really have no chance to resist.
Xu Kuang asked quickly:
"What is the character of Viscount Baihua?".
Hathaway replied:
"Be greedy for money and lustful like life.".
Xu Kuang laughed when he heard this.
Everyone looked at Xu Kuang, and they didn't seem to understand why Xu Kuang was laughing.
"I didn't expect that I, Xu Kuang, would be worried about this kind of people today. That's all, I'm just afraid that he won't come! Send it to Wang Xikui!"
Wang Xikui is now the platoon leader of the reconnaissance platoon, with fifty or sixty scouts under his command.
Wang Xikui came to Xu Kuang and saluted Xu Kuang.
"I'm giving you a confidential mission now. Go to Baihua City to investigate Viscount Baihua. I want specific information. The more specific the better, do you understand?"
"clear!".
Xu Kuang waved his hand and said to Wang Xikui:
"This mission is quite difficult. I will allocate five thousand gold coins to you. After you arrive in Baihua City, you must recruit some trustworthy people and establish a contact point. There should be no less than three messages from Baihua City every month."
Wang Xikui was originally surprised by Xu Kuang's generosity. When he heard Xu Kuang's request, he knew that the task was difficult and had to accept the order and leave.
Hathaway looked at Xu Kuang and was a little dazed for a moment. It wasn't until Xu Kuang called her several times that she came back to her senses.
"What’s wrong with you?".
"It's nothing, I just haven't seen you like this.".
Xu Kuang sighed helplessly and said to Hathaway:
"My father died young. During the few months I was a lord, I witnessed the ups and downs of the world. Naturally, I had to learn some things and give up others."
When Hathaway heard these words, she couldn't help but feel a little complicated:
"Aren't you worried that my prediction is wrong?".
Xu Kuang said to Hathaway in an unquestionable tone:
"Your prediction can't be wrong. It's just a matter of time. Even if Forio doesn't go to him, one day when my business comes to White Birch City, he will take the initiative to come to me. This industry is so profitable, how can I not Why do you make people jealous? The only reason is that I am just a baron with a small number of soldiers, so it is difficult for me to speak with any weight in this corner."
Hathaway looked at Xu Kuang and felt that she was more and more admiring this guy who was a few months younger than herself.
Xu Kuang began to arrange orders again.
"Order the company and platoon-level cadres and the chief officers of each agency to come to the conference room. I want to have a meeting."
Everyone got ready immediately.
…
Xu Kuang looked at a room full of people and asked:
"Do you know why I asked you to come?".
Everyone looked calm. Of course they didn't know anything about it, but since Xu Kuang asked them all to come, it was only right that they come. There must be something to tell them.
Xu Kuang spoke slowly and said:
"From now on, our enemy will turn from the baron to the viscount. Don't be surprised. This is not an existing enemy, but an imaginary enemy. But the enemy will come at any time. I hope you can tighten your nerves and work together to fight with me in Mushroom Ridge. Let’s get through this together.”
Xu Kuang looked at Zhang Damiao:
"Now I am announcing the first order, the new Mushroom Ridge Panshi Army. The army will be expanded into a regiment within three months, and the navy will be organized into two companies within three months. Eleven people in the school will be awakened. I have obtained the natural priests, and I plan to organize this group of people into the air force. In the near future, I will go to the provincial capital to purchase a batch of flying monsters and let these natural priests contract."
The three major professions of priests: totem, nature, and alchemy, each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Totem priests are priests who accompany the army. They can bless various totems for the army, which are equivalent to buffs for future generations. They are an indispensable role for the army.
Nature priests are priests who can communicate with nature. This type of priest is a bit like a magician. They can also learn some of the magician's elementary and intermediate spells, but it is difficult to learn higher ones. Their biggest feature It is possible to form a contract with a ferocious beast, drive a ferocious beast, or even merge with a ferocious beast. Its strength cannot be underestimated.
The alchemy priest, of course, does not need to be introduced too much. He mainly relies on various alchemy machines and alchemy potions to fight. Xu Kuang is one.
When these natural priests become cult-level priests, they can sign their first Warcraft. Xu Kuang's request is that all such people be incorporated into the air force. Before the aircraft is no longer capable of manufacturing, let them serve as the air force. Even if the aircraft is completed, These nature priests can also command their companions from the back seat to act as wingmen.
Xu Kuang read out:
"Now I announce the order of the Moguling Military Commission, ordering Zhang Damiao to be the commander of the third army regiment of the Panshi New Army, and Chen Xiaohu to be the deputy commander of the third army regiment. The original officers at all levels will be reported to our office after consultation with the chief officer of the third regiment. , approved by me."
The two of them performed a military salute to Xu Kuang at the same time.
Xu Kuang continued:
"Huang Xiumei, the production capacity of the iron ore mining workshop is not enough. We need to continue to increase production capacity. Also, your iron ore mining workshop has been upgraded to a metal smelting workshop. From now on, your direction will not only be iron. Be prepared to give yourself Take on the burden."
Huang Xiumei stood up and saluted with clasped fists.
Xu Kuang looked at Hathaway:
"Since you want to be an official here, you have seen that life is not going well, so it's not too late for you to quit now."
Hathaway raised her eyebrows and scolded:
"Stop looking down on others. I said I want to be an official, so I must be an official, and I have to do better than you stinky men."
"Well, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau under your rule is currently understaffed and empty. This is your own business. I give you three months to improve the internal structure of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. I will give you a guideline to let you You understand what the Industrial and Commercial Bureau does, and remember, business is my foundation in Moguling, and you must not underestimate it."
When Hathaway heard this, her face turned bitter. Only then did she realize how big a burden she had taken.
But she had no choice but to curse Xu Kuang in her heart as a bad guy.
Xu Kuang looked at Ryan:
"Ryan, now I have lightened your burden a lot, but you still take charge of the Agriculture Bureau and the Taxation Bureau. These two departments are also the most well-structured. I want you to improve the agricultural tax and taxation in these few months. The specific proportion of commercial taxes will be compiled into a book and distributed to the people."
"clear.".