The Knight's Journey to the Empire

"Martin, are you saying that Viscount Molson has blocked you outside his territory and refused to let you pass through?" Soran frowned and said in confusion.

He didn't quite understand why Viscount Molson did this, especially when he had sent people to negotiate in advance.

Because there had never been any dealings between the two of them, no grudges in the past, and no enmity in the present. By doing this, he was undoubtedly making enemies for himself.

But what the other party did seemed like they were specifically targeting the White Bear Leader.

"Yes, sir!" Martin nodded affirmatively.

"Then do you know what the reason is? Why did Viscount Molson want to stop you?" Everything happens for a reason. Soran didn't believe that Viscount Molson would cause trouble for no reason.

Maybe the team led by Wolfe offended Viscount Molson!

But, is this possible?

"I don't know! This Viscount sent soldiers to block the intersection where the County Avenue leads into his territory, and he is determined not to let our team pass through his territory checkpoint!"

"Moreover, when Captain Wolfe wanted to send someone to negotiate with them, they sternly refused. They even kicked our people out and threatened that if anyone dared to step into Viscount Molson's territory again, they would be treated as invaders who invaded the noble's private territory and would be killed without mercy!"

"I was also ordered by Captain Wolfe to secretly run back to report the situation to the young master. Captain Wolfe hoped that the young master could send someone to negotiate and see if this difficulty can be resolved!"

Martin told all the information he knew in one go.

In fact, he was also very puzzled!

Throughout all this journey, I have never seen any lord act so decisively.

Even if there are some lords who really don't want to allow them to enter the country, they will give relatively reasonable reasons to refuse you entry and ask you to take a detour.

After all, nobles still value decency and don't want to completely lose face and make more enemies.

But this is the first time I have seen such a resolute one! And it appeared in the last territory bordering the White Bear Territory!

"Master, I think this matter may be related to the former tax collector, Sir Jacques Coudin?" Adam on the side suddenly spoke up.

"You mean that Jacques persuaded Viscount Molson to deal with me?" Soran asked doubtfully, "But can a little knight who has been stripped of his position have such a big face?"

Sir Jacques's position as tax collector and civil servant was bought by bribing the second prince's men with money.

So after Soran officially took over the territory, he naturally became "unemployed".

But Sauron didn't even take him seriously, just a little knight who had lost his power!

So can he really persuade a hereditary viscount to deal with another hereditary baron?

"This is just my guess! After all, we have never had any contact with Viscount Molson, and there is no reason for him to go against us for no reason!"

"Besides, Sir Jacques might have some unusual relationship with Viscount Molson! After all, we have just arrived in Ganise County and have not had much contact with the upper class here. There is no one in the local area who can contact the upper class to give me answers and guidance."

"The relationships among the nobles are complicated, and there are special relationships that we don't know about. This is normal!" Adam explained patiently.

Sir Jacques, Mayor Corbett, Captain Benny of the Security Team...

Relatively speaking, these three people had some status in the previous White Bear Territory and could access some information about the upper class around the territory.

But when Sauron arrived, his attitude towards them was either to suppress, hang, or put them on a wanted list.

As a result, there are no locals who are familiar with the situation and can explain to them the relationship between the nobles in Ganise County or the nearby territory.

Perhaps the occurrence of this incident may be a chain reaction triggered by such a relationship.

"If that's the case, then what should we do?" After thinking about it, Soren felt that this was the only explanation that made sense.

After all, ever since he came to the territory and took office, he has been staying in the territory to engage in development and construction, and has never had any contact with the nobles around the territory. How can it be said that he has offended anyone?

"Master, since the other party didn't kill him directly, it means there is still room for maneuver! Maybe Viscount Molson just wants to vent his anger! I think he doesn't want to offend you completely!"

"So, we only need to send someone to negotiate again! But we have to use the name of the young baron to conduct foreign affairs negotiations!"

"But if the other party is really determined to target us, then Wolfe and the others will have no choice but to take a detour back!" Adam explained again.

According to the laws of the Kingdom of Midburg: the hereditary territory of hereditary nobles is private property and has a certain degree of independence. If others dare to step into the nobles' private territory without the permission of the hereditary lord, the nobles can regard it as an invasion and can attack or want them.

Therefore, most hereditary nobles would set up checkpoints at intersections in their territories, mainly to collect tolls or restrict the movement of people across the border.

If it is normal times and there are a small number of pedestrians or merchants passing through the territory, there is no need to report it. Everyone turns a blind eye and just pays some taxes (tolls) to the checkpoints.

But if a larger group of people or caravans need to cross the border, they need to report it and wait for the lord's approval before they can be allowed to pass.

Otherwise, you can only wait anxiously outside the checkpoint and either choose to continue sending people to negotiate, or choose to return by the original route, or choose to take a detour.

For example, the last time Soren led the team north to take office in the territory, or when Wolf led the team east this time, they had many opportunities to encounter such situations.

So generally speaking, they would send personnel to the territories they need to pass through in advance to make advance notifications.

This will avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Okay, that's all!" Soran sighed and said, "Let Adam and your government affairs office take care of this matter! After all, you are also the foreign affairs officer of the territory!"

According to the laws of the kingdom, this time it is Viscount Molson who occupies the legal position. He just doesn't want you to pass through the border, which is also normal operation.

Now that I need help from others, I have no choice but to put aside my attitude and send someone to negotiate.

So Sauron could only swallow this loss in silence.

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Unfortunately, although Sauron sent people to try to negotiate many times, Viscount Molson refused to even meet him and kicked everyone out with a very tough attitude!

He seemed determined to target the White Bear Territory and did not want Wolf's team to pass through.

So after two days, seeing that it was meaningless to send people to negotiate again, Sauron could only let Wolf and his men take a detour!

But this dumb guy is at a disadvantage...

Originally, if the other party agreed to pass after negotiations, Sauron was prepared to eat it secretly!

As for the aristocracy, there are glamorous and dark sides as well as despicable ones. It is normal for them to be a little dirty with each other!

Just don’t tear off the last fig leaf!

But now?

If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!

Sauron will find a way to take this place back no matter what!