Black Iron Crown

The residents of the northern border not only wanted to repay their kindness because of their love for Leiner, but part of the reason was that once Leiner was defeated, the entire northern border would be engulfed in flames of war.

The enemy's army marched straight in, and it would inevitably disintegrate Leiner's rule in the northern border, and their current good days were all based on Leiner's body. Once Leiner's regime ceased to exist, they would all become serfs.

If there is no such reason, it is estimated that there will be many fewer residents who petition.

However, as the saying goes, if you have enough food and clothing, you will know etiquette, and you will know honor and disgrace if you have enough food and clothing. Residents in the background who live without worry about food and clothing do not need to run around every day to survive and fill their stomachs, which enriches their spiritual world.

The requirements for glory and quality are even higher. It is an honor to fight and die to protect one's master, not to mention that they believe that even if they die, as long as His Majesty the Grand Duke can tide over the difficulties, their family members will be able to survive. Continue to live happily, His Majesty the Grand Duke will not lose their pensions.

As for young people and young people, their thoughts are simpler. It is the same honor as in novels to sacrifice their lives for the lord. It is often said that knights shed the last drop of blood in order to protect their lords. Although they are not knights, every young boy has a restless heart.

Count Corder couldn't help but feel a little distressed watching such a fierce scene. He really didn't know what to do. It stands to reason that these residents are so supportive of their masters, and Count Corder is very happy.

However, he will never be the real master of the northern border. He has enough rights as the palace minister, but it is impossible for him to make a decision on such a major matter by himself.

When Reiner was around, he had to discuss with Reiner, and finally execute according to Reiner's order.

Now that Reiner is not here, Frante is the master of this land as his legal wife, and Earl Corder must seek her opinion.

Therefore, Earl Corder yelled again: "Everyone be quiet! Be quiet!"

After Earl Corder yelled for a while, everyone finally kept quiet and set their eyes on him to listen to what he had to say.

Earl Corder said loudly: "I already understand your intentions! But I am not in charge of this matter! Now I am going to report to Her Majesty the Grand Princess, and let her make the final decision!"

With that said, Earl Corder turned around and walked towards the main castle.

He hurried to Farrant's room, knocked on the door to get permission to enter, and then he opened the door and walked in.

"Why so fast?" Frante looked at Count Corder and said, "It seems that you haven't resolved this matter!" She pointed to the window and motioned to Count Corder to listen to the voice.

"It's Your Majesty. The citizens of the imperial capital, like the residents outside the city, hope to offer their loyalty to His Majesty the Grand Duke. They are too eager. I am worried that some riots will arise if they refuse!"

Earl Corder relayed the words of the old squire to Frante, and explained how the citizens can buy as much as they like.

"You mean, they don't hesitate to sacrifice their own lives to help Reiner fight? You have to know that people who have not received training and are well armed will not bring much help on the battlefield. It is estimated that the Chinese army does not have too many mobs, and letting them join the army may cause inconvenience to Leiner instead!"

"It is true, my lord,

But maybe we can distribute some weapons to these residents, and let them go to the battlefield to help His Majesty the Grand Duke fight! "Earl Corder has been moved by the old squire's words, and he is still trying to persuade Farrant, the ruler.

"It is not a wise choice to equip the residents with a large amount of armor and weapons!" Frant looked at Earl Cod with a slightly subtle expression.

"Yes Your Majesty, I understand that!"

Although the northern region is rich in steel, in fact Leiner's control over steel is very strict.

Everyone must show their own certificates when buying iron pans and kitchen knives, that is, the seals of their village chiefs or their superiors, and then they can take these seals to the various steel supply points opened by Leiner. Exchange money or something of equivalent value for kitchen knives, iron pots, or farm implements made of steel.

The blacksmiths scattered in various regions must also go through identity verification. Reiner officially confirmed that his identity is indeed reliable, and there will be no outflow of steel, so that they will be given a certain amount of purchase certificates. One purchase can only get the number stated on the voucher.

The main reason for doing this was to worry that steel would flow into the empire and let the little emperor form an army with iron armor, but now that Leiner has become the emperor, naturally there is no such worry.

Frante was worried that the civilians possessed a large number of iron armor and weapons and set off a rebellion. She had seen such tragedies several times in her childhood and girlhood in the South.

Earl Cod was silent for a while, and then said: "But I believe that there will be no accidents in the northern border. They love His Majesty the Grand Duke, and His Majesty the Grand Duke loves them too. The people have no reason to rebel, not to mention that we can monitor steel The amount will be recovered after the war is over!"

Frante was still unmoved, she squinted her eyes and looked at Earl Corder without saying a word.

I have to say that Frante has always been a strong woman. Maybe she never participated in government affairs too much in front of Reiner, but when she sits in this territory, she must consider her husband and son.

Taking photos of Frante's aura, Earl Cod lowered his head slightly and did not dare to look directly into her eyes, but he still said: "You must know that His Majesty the Grand Duke is facing a great crisis on the front line, even though our northern army is the number one in the world. There is a strong army, but there are more than 70,000 coalition troops from the countries in the western region, no matter how strong the army is, I am afraid it will not be able to deal with so many enemies!"

"Presumably...you don't want your husband to have any accidents on the battlefield..." After finishing these words, Earl Corder completely lowered his head and gave the decision-making power to Farrant, even though it should have been like this.

After a while, Frante replied: "Okay, Earl Corder, you have convinced me that I allow the residents to be armed!"

Earl Corder was overjoyed when he heard the words: "A wise decision, Your Majesty!"

Farrant went on to say: "But there is one thing. I want the residents to pay for these armors themselves. People who can't afford the armor don't need to go to the battlefield. Besides, those who have received militia training are preferred!"

"But..." Earl Corder said in puzzlement, "These residents still want to fight for His Majesty the Grand Duke. Do they have to pay for it themselves?"

Frant said lightly: "That's right, but the iron armor in the northern border is not expensive, I am willing to sell it to them according to the cost, if they are not willing to pay, why should I believe that they are willing to sacrifice for Leiner?" What about life?"

To be on the safe side, Frante decided to conduct a test. Anyway, he would not suffer any disadvantages. Although the battle on the front line was dangerous, if he sent someone with ulterior motives to his husband's army, it would be his harm.

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