"Sir, you..."


    The expressions of Arthur, Grice and Leighton sitting in front of us have never been as rich as they are now.


    Doubts, puzzles, surprises, hesitations, expectations and other emotions are all reflected in one face at the moment.


    "Why, do you want to be hanged or expelled?"


    "No! It''s just..." Grice looked at Arthur with complex eyes. "What else can we do for you without a fief and a title?"


    "Can''t you wave your sword without a fief and a title?"


    "Of course!" said Grice. "As long as you are willing to trust, even an ordinary soldier, I am willing!"


    "I''d like to!" Leighton said hurriedly, "Lord Arthur, I''d like to be an ordinary soldier under you!"


    Neither of them was stupid. Knowing that Arthur intended to be lenient to them, they both quickly expressed their position.


    For them now, titles and fiefdoms are gone. Now as long as they can keep their lives from being exiled, it is the best thing.


    Without their lives, they have nothing. When they are expelled, they can only be a mercenary with their talents. If you meet your family, you can only sneak back to the river.


    Although there are great differences in identity from noble to ordinary soldier, they are at least better than ordinary mercenaries and civilians. Most importantly, they can still be reunited with their families.


    Moreover, they believe that with their strength and talents, they will be the top among ordinary soldiers. If we can make war achievements in the future, there may be further opportunities.


    Staying with Arthur is their best choice!


    Looking at the excited two people, Arthur said coldly, "ordinary soldiers? Hum, what you think is too simple! I tell you, your task is to train new soldiers, but before that, you should first be adjutants for Bogu and Leite, study hard, and if you don''t do well, I''ll throw you into the iron mine to dig!"


    When the population in the fiefdoms'' territory is settled, the population of Shanghe town and surrounding villages will exceed 20000, and the first army will expand at that time.


    Arthur''s plan was to recruit more than 200 new soldiers and expand the total number of the first army to no less than 300.


    Three hundred professional soldiers, which is the limit that Lingfeng castle can bear at present.


    No matter how many people there are, the army''s supplies and equipment cannot be guaranteed. Moreover, Shanghe town is now in a period of great construction, which requires a large number of workers. If the proportion of soldiers in the population is too high, it will be detrimental to the development of cities and towns.


    With the increase of the number of soldiers, in order to ensure military training, the number of instructors will naturally increase accordingly.


    As one of the Lords, the vassals may not be really good at building territories, but when it comes to training recruits, they are the most suitable candidates.


    "Thank you, Lord count. We will certainly train new recruits for you!"


    Although Arthur''s words were reprimanded, Riton and Grice knelt down again and looked at Arthur excitedly and gratefully.


    "From now on, you are just civilians. Your knights will be incorporated into the escort team of Shanghe town. The instructor is just your profession and will be paid 70 silver coins a month."


    "Yes, sir!" they replied happily.


    Seventy silver coins are small, but they are enough for their family to live a stable and comfortable life.


    "Get up and pick up your sword. I hope you won''t let me down again."


    "Certainly not!" they replied in a deep voice. Then they stood up and hung their swords around their waist again.


    Feel the weight of the sword around their waist again. They have unspeakable joy in their hearts. Although they have lost their titles and fiefdoms, the result is far better than they believe!


    At this moment, the hearts of the two people can not help but rejoice for their correct choice.


    Looking at the two people with an excited smile, Arthur asked, "where are Arthur and isol? Why didn''t they come?"


    After a little silence, Grice said, "my Lord, they... If they know your kindness, they will come to ask for your sins immediately. I... I am willing to go to their territory and ask you to give them a chance to atone for their sins."


    Leighton glanced at Grice beside him in surprise, and then looked anxiously at Arthur in the seat. It''s not a good opportunity to plead at this time.


    Grice''s words made Arthur understand the thoughts of isol in an instant.


    Sitting in the chair, he tapped the armrest with his index finger without expression. After a long silence, he said, "tell them either to come to Lingfeng Castle unconditionally to plead guilty or wait to accept death!"


    Arthur''s words were in an indisputable tone.


    "Yes," Grice whispered.


    Originally, the four of them were united, and he didn''t think it was possible to negotiate with Arthur. Now he doesn''t think Arthur can give them any promises. This is Arthur''s dignity as a Lord.


    Thinking of isol, Grice couldn''t help feeling sorry. The two guys could have had the treatment he and Leighton got now, but they missed it.


    I hope those two guys can recognize the situation and don''t make unnecessary resistance, isol thought.


    After they sat down, Arthur said, "the population in your territory needs to be gradually relocated to Shanghe town for resettlement, but you don''t have to hurry back. You can go to Shanghe town first and choose a favorite house. When you leave, I will arrange two bachelors to return with you, and they will help you take charge of the migration."


    "Yes, sir," Leighton replied easily, "we really want to go to Shanghe town. It is said that there have been great changes and have the appearance of a big town in the kingdom."


    "I haven''t seen it for some time," Arthur said with a little emotion.


    The last time he passed Shanghe Town, he came back from victory. I have to say that torio did a good job. He was once down, like a small town with moldy bread. He has disappeared.


    After a little sigh, Arthur continued: "When the population transfer is completed, Lingfeng castle will recruit soldiers, and then it will be time for you to start a new life. Your children can be sent to school, where there are bachelors who are specially responsible for imparting knowledge. As long as they are good enough, Lingfeng castle will provide them with enough opportunities. I believe that in a few years, you will not regret today''s decision."


    Grice replied, "my Lord, the result is better than we expected. We don''t have to wait a few years. Now we are glad that this is your kindness. We will train a group of excellent knights for you!"


    "It''s not a simple Knight training," Arthur said. "The river collar will change a lot. You need to understand and adapt to many things. This is your family''s chance to regain glory."


    Arthur was willing to give preferential treatment to these vassals who had bathed blood with the tutela family to guard the river collar.