Warhammer Wizard

Promoted to the Holy Soul Wizard, entered the Supreme Council, canonized the duke to get the territory.

This process is a step-by-step process. Renn has completed the first two steps. Unless he voluntarily renounces the dukedom and territory, he can apply to the Supreme Council at any time within one year to demarcate a territory within the territory of the empire. .

Duchesses cannot be drawn arbitrarily, and there are several restrictions.

First of all, the area cannot exceed half a province, and it can include several cities, but important cities in the empire like Northrael and Shenzhen Port City cannot be selected.

Secondly, the territory must be ownerless and cannot conflict with existing nobles.

Finally, the total population of the duchy at the time of demarcation cannot exceed ten million people.

These three conditions determine that the dukedom cannot choose the most prosperous areas of the empire, either in the borderlands or in the cities with relatively backward economic and population. The dukes need to govern carefully, develop their own territories, and feed back the empire.

In addition to this, there is another law: Duchys cannot be hereditary.

The Holy Soul Wizard himself died, and the territory was returned to the Empire. In the history of the Empire, three Holy Spirit wizards have died or disappeared, and dukedoms and territories have been cancelled.

Ren wants territory, and does not need a vote by the Supreme Council.

However, the location and size of the territory will be discussed with the Holy Soul Wizards, and then reported to the Goddess of Magic, and with her consent, a grand canonization ceremony will be held.

Marius handed the map of the mines on the plateau to Ren and left.

Ren looked at the map and thought.

The Sain Plateau is not the territory of the Empire, and I cannot directly classify it as a territory, but it is precisely in this situation that I can take the entire plateau into my pocket. Otherwise, the area and population of the plateau far exceed the limits of the duchy.

The entire plateau is equivalent to twenty imperial provinces!

Even in the eyes of the imperial people, the plateau has little value, but such a large territory will definitely be criticized there, and the Netzer faction and the balance faction will also object.

Although it is useless to object, it is not time to irritate them too much.

So a roundabout strategy is required.

Ren soon had an idea, inspired by his enemy, the Duke of Redstone.

The duchy of Kelston is the city of Urge and the surrounding area. The area meets the requirements, but this territory is located in the center of the northern prairie.

After decades of operation, Kellstone essentially ruled the northern prairie, controlling an area more than ten times the size of the duchy.

This set can be learned!

Ren's eyes searched on the map, after thinking for a long time, his finger gently landed on a position on the map, which is here.

Two days later.

After more than half a month, the Supreme Council convened again, and the projections of the Holy Soul Wizards entered the Supreme Palace and sat on both sides of the long bronze table.

"Anxi, what's the matter this time?" Duke Gray Eagle asked impatiently.

The Modu faction dominated the Supreme Council. He has not lost his anger until now. He is very dissatisfied with the status quo. He decided to study the Hess Magic Array with all his energy and put all his energy into it. He ignored the affairs of the Supreme Council and held such frequent meetings. Let his anger come up again.

Kellstone also resisted the meeting.

The Holy Soul Wizards of the Netherite faction and the Balance faction are now wary of the Modus faction's every move.

Anse Waldos said lightly: "It's nothing important, just ask everyone to discuss Renn's canonization of the title of duke and the demarcation of the territory."

Everyone's eyes turned to Ren.

Two or three of the Holy Soul Wizards sitting opposite the long bronze table suddenly changed their expressions slightly, and Tim Kennan said solemnly: "Ren, you already own the Earl of Glamorgan, and there is a duchy in Congatro. , and Gotham in the New World, is it too greedy to have a duchy now?"

"No one thinks there is too much territory." Ren smiled disapprovingly.

These words won the approval of the Duke of Silver Star, and envy was written on his face.

But not every Holy Soul wizard covets the territory. Duke Ziyan, the Prophet Medif and Master Huo Huai have little interest in the territory.

Anse Waldos said: "The Holy Soul Wizard of the Supreme Council is eligible to be granted a territory. This is a rule set by the goddess, and Ren has not given up. Gray Eagle, Ren wants a duchy, and you should have no reason to object. Bar?"

Tim Kennan was distracted, but couldn't refute it.

There was silence in the Supreme Palace for a few seconds.

The great sage Congerard rarely spoke, and asked with interest: "Ren, which place are you going to choose as your territory?"

"Osi An province." Ren replied softly.

The map of the administrative division of the empire appeared in the minds of the Holy Spirit wizards. The Osi An province was located on the western frontier and was one of the smallest and poorest provinces in the empire.

Two-thirds of the province's territory is part of the Seren Plateau, and there are only five cities in total, all crowded into the eastern region. This area only accounts for one-third of the province. It is located at the foot of the plateau, and the terrain is relatively flat. The largest "Qingtan City" is the provincial capital, with a resident population of only over 600,000. It is the capital with the worst development of the empire. .

The combined population of the entire Osang province is only over five million.

Nothing else is commendable.

The only impressive thing in the province is "Tianchi Lake", which is the largest inland lake in the world, with an area of ​​tens of thousands of square kilometers and a high altitude. Several of the largest rivers in the empire flow through Tianchi Lake, so it is called Tianchi Lake. For the Imperial Water Tower.

Ren's choice was beyond the expectations of the Holy Soul Wizards.

The Duke of Silver Star said in surprise: "Ren, why did you choose Osi An province, this place is inland, far from the coast, and has almost no development potential."

"Yeah..." The Queen of Storms also nodded.

"Isn't the original intention of our being named a dukedom to support the backward regions and let all the people of the empire develop in a balanced manner?" Ren said righteously: "As a consul, I shoulder the responsibility of governing the empire, and naturally I have to set an example. "

"It is precisely because of the many shortcomings of Osang province that I choose it as my territory."

"What do you guys think?"

Ren's last question rhetorically, his eyes swept across the holy soul wizards, and suddenly a few people who had questioned Ren's choice were a little embarrassed.

"Is it because of the Saine Plateau?" Kelston said suddenly.

He was completely unmoved by Ren's words, his face was indifferent, and he seemed to have seen through Ren's intentions.

The Holy Soul Wizards immediately remembered that the origins of the extreme warriors under Ren's subordinates were no longer a secret. They were the barbarians of Macragge from the plateau of Saine.

Since the Ultramarines became famous, many people have secretly sent people to Astartes to spy on the situation of the Macragg tribe, but found that Astartes is well-guarded and guarded by Ultramarines at all times, even if the legend sneaks into Aspen. Tate couldn't come out alive either.

Looking far outside the city, I couldn't find any useful clues.

Ren squinted at Kelston and said contemptuously, "Don't use your small eyes to speculate on my big picture. Who doesn't know the barrenness of the Saine Plateau, it's definitely not as good as the northern prairie, I can plan something on the plateau. ?"

This cynicism made Kelston's face gloomy.

However, he mentioned that the Sion Plateau reminded the Holy Soul Wizards that Ren must have some plans, but he didn't know it for the time being.

Judging from past experience, Ren has never been aimless, and must have concealed some key information.

"If you don't clarify your motives, I object to classifying Oscean Province as your duchy." Kelston said in a deep voice.

Ren sneered.

"A few years ago, I heard that the Duke of Red Rock was the owner of the northern prairie." He suddenly changed the subject, "Those who don't know, think that the entire prairie is the territory of Duke of Red Rock. Many cities and tribes pay taxes to you."

"I couldn't control it before, but now I'm the consul."

Ren said in a natural tone: "There are loopholes in the taxation system of the empire. It is my responsibility to check and fill the gaps, and I am going to let the tax department go to the grasslands to investigate the situation."

"you……"

Kelston suddenly stood up and glared at Ren.

The northern prairie has provided him with a steady stream of benefits. Pallas Floating City can have its current prosperity and wealth, relying on the blood transfusion of the entire prairie.

If Ren cuts off this source, it will be a fatal blow to Urg City and Pallas Floating City.

"The northern prairie is not all imperial territory." Kelston defended.

"Neither is the Sain Plateau." Ren responded immediately.

The empire's territory is very large. Except for the eastern coastline, the western and northern territories do not have a clear border. The bordering Saine Plateau and the northern prairie have blurred boundaries with the empire, and can only be regarded as a sphere of influence.

Kelston took advantage of this loophole and ruled the northern prairie with his own tax system.

Now Ren is ready to do the same.

Kelston was silent for a few seconds, and finally sat down without saying a word. His attitude was that he was subdued, and the battle with Ren was once again defeated.

However, Renn's dispute with Kelston also convinced the Holy Soul Wizards that he was conspiring on the Saine Plateau by choosing Osang Province as his territory.

Everyone is very curious, what did Renn take a fancy to in the plateau?

resource? population?

Tim Kennan stared at Ren, he was really scared by Ren's calculations, and asked directly, "ren, you'd better clarify your motives, and don't perfunctory us with those empty words."

"I'm going to unify the Saine Plateau and merge it into the empire." Ren replied calmly.

The Holy Soul Wizards looked at each other.

What are the benefits of unifying the plateau to the empire?

If the Imperial Legion is dispatched just to make the empire map bigger, and the high military expenses and costs are paid, it will not be worth the loss.

Ren had long anticipated the thoughts of the Holy Soul Wizard, and continued: "I am not going to dispatch the Imperial Legion, nor will I ask for financial allocation. I will only send the Extreme Battle Group and the Holy Lance Knights in my own name to conquer step by step. The Sion Plateau, it may take a few years. After success, the Sion Plateau will become part of the empire's territory."

"What's in it for you?" The Duke of Silver Star was puzzled.

Ren said calmly: "In the eyes of the people of the empire, expanding territory is the best political achievement. After unifying the plateau, I will try to develop some resources to drive the development of the western part of the empire."

The Holy Soul Wizards were suddenly stunned.

Although they still have some doubts about Renn's other plans, it also makes sense.

Since the unification of the plateau is borne by Renn, and there is no loss to the empire, it doesn't matter.

Anse Verdas took over the words and said, "Osi An province is small in size, only about half the size of other imperial provinces, and has a population of only more than five million, all of which meet the conditions of a duchy. Therefore, I suggest that the The entire Osi An province is designated as Renn's territory, what do you think?"

"Yes." The Duke of Silver Star was the first to agree.

"I agree!"

Several members of the Modus faction, including Master Oroin and Storm Queen, naturally have no objection.

The Holy Spirit wizards of the other two factions were still thinking, Tim Kennan reluctantly nodded in agreement, Kelston said nothing, and it was useless for others to object.

"Then it's decided."

Anse Verdas stood up, moved towards the statue of the magic goddess in the Supreme Palace, and said loudly: "Great lady, the Supreme Council implores Ren Augustus to be canonized as a duke and the province of Os An as a duchy. , please ma'am for approval."

The Duke of the Empire can only be canonized by the Goddess of Magic.

In the next second, the tall statue trembled slightly, and magical light shot out from its eyes.

An ethereal voice resounded in the minds of the holy soul wizards: "Ren Augustus, I announce that I canonized you as the 'Duke of the Golden Emblem', with the Ossian Province as the territory, congratulations."

"Thank you ma'am!"

Ren stood up and saluted the statue solemnly, but he was thinking that it was too easy for the goddess to confer the title of duke.

Several dukes of the Supreme Council, Gray Eagle, Red Stone, Silver Star, Purple Flame, Black Robe and Blue Oak, are all named after a color plus a certain thing. Although they fit the logo of the Holy Soul Wizards, they sound like Always feel a little bit mean.

The title of Duke of the Golden Emblem is obviously derived from the coat of arms of the Augustus family.

The golden sign of the cross of the warhammer and the crescent moon!

Ren felt a little regretful. If he knew it, he communicated with the goddess in advance. He thought of a title and told him, and then canonized, it sounds better than "Duke Jinhui".

never mind.

Anyway, the title of duke is only temporary and will not be used frequently, and it will be changed sooner or later.

After announcing the canonized title, the grand aura of the goddess of magic quickly disappeared, and the statue returned to calm.

"There is another duke in the empire, congratulations to you Ren." Dean Sabra congratulated softly.

Other Holy Soul wizards also congratulated a few words.

However, Ren seemed very calm, and he didn't have the excitement and tears when Dean Sabra was canonized, as if it was just a trivial matter.

Anseldorf asked: "Ren, how will your canonization ceremony be held?"

"Teacher~www.wuxiaspot.com~ I became a consul not long ago, and I just held the inauguration ceremony. It is not appropriate to hold a large-scale canonization ceremony." Ren had thought about it for a long time, and replied: "I plan to hold a simple ceremony in the Lotus Palace. It is enough to announce the news to the outside world.”

"That's fine." Anse Verdas nodded.

The projections in the Supreme Palace dissipated.

Not long after the meeting, the news spread that the consul was canonized by the goddess as the "Duke of Jinhui", and the cabinet ministers came to Ren's office to congratulate him one after another. The next day, dozens of newspapers in the empire were invited to the Palace of the Netherlands to attend the press conference and officially announce the news.

The empire was not too surprised, people discussed it a few times, and stopped talking about it after envy.

There was only one place where the people responded most enthusiastically, and that was Osi An province. People were all looking forward to the arrival of their lord, the imperial consul.

A few days later, the city of Qingtan, the capital of Osi An province, finally welcomed the Duke of Jinhui!