Previously, the housekeeper had made plans in advance. The Baihe River where Ximu Town is located will be developed to the greatest extent. This laid the foundation for subsequent expansion. Logs, stones and other building materials are piled up in Ximugang. As long as there is sufficient labor, it is not difficult to build 1,000 new residential buildings.
In other words, ever since the lord sent back an entire gray rock and gold mountain across dimensions, the Nord villages scattered around have collectively moved into Ximu to settle down. According to the statistics of the housekeeper, there are no fewer than thousands of households. Later, there will be 3,000 households of gray-faced people, and 1,000 households of Helgen people, which will most likely exceed 10,000 households.
This is almost comparable to the size of Xueman City, one of the Nine Territories.
In other words, Wu Chen at this time can no longer be called the lord of the town.
Taking the Starry Night Goddess, Wu Chen and the last group of refugees arrived safely at Ximu Port, which is built around the lighthouse at the back of Baihe River Heart Continent. General Tullius, who arrived first, is leading soldiers to transfer refugees and maintain law and order. The Hanluo Fortress standing on the north bank allowed General Tullius to regain his confidence. It also allowed the morale of the soldiers who were crushed by the dragon to recover a little. It also allowed the wounded who were devastated by the dragon's breath and roar to be treated and their lives saved.
In short, a small act of condescension at the beginning allowed General Tullius to gain a valuable foothold in Ximu after losing Helgen Fortress, the gateway to the sky. This was also the reason why he continued to show goodwill as an imperial general before Wu Chen returned to the territory. Imagine that Helgen, the gateway to Skyrim, was destroyed, so Coal Camp, which stood on the banks of the White River, became the front line against the Stormcloaks. As Baron Ximu under the lord Xueman who adheres to neutrality, although Wu Chen has great autonomy, he cannot jump too far in domestic and foreign affairs. He will definitely maintain considerable coordination and consistency with Lord Xueman. This is naturally great news for the Imperial Expeditionary Corps at this time. This also means that the Stormcloaks cannot easily enter Ximu and hunt down the remnants of the empire.
"Sir, due to the shortage of manpower, I want to bring back all the elites of Hanluo Fortress to defend Dugu City." General Tullius ordered someone to get a set of Imperial General Armor: "As the highest military commander of the Empire in Tianji Province, I , granting you the rank of Captain and the corresponding right to recruit troops (!). You can defend the fortress yourself and recruit warriors to protect the people."
Calm down. This is a double-edged sword.
To accept it would be to join the imperial chariot. Failure to accept is tantamount to being forced to join the Stormcloaks.
"It's my honor, general." Wu Chen took over the imperial armor and a captain's seal ring without hesitation. Become a "Warlord" with military power.
"Okay, Sir." General Tullius did not address him by his military rank, but still addressed him as "Sir". He clearly understood Wu Chen's intention: not to reject the goodwill shown by any party, but to completely retain the independence of the territory.
This is also the bottom line for General Tullius to hand over the garrison rights of Hanluo Fortress. Wu Chen is not required to be loyal to the empire, but he must not be loyal to the rebels.
Complete a brief investiture ceremony. The unburdened General Tullius and Wu Chen looked side by side at Ximucheng under the light of Baihe Lighthouse: "Sir, I look forward to meeting you in Dugu City."
"I'm looking forward to it too." Wu Chen obviously understood the meaning of General Tullius's words.
Solitude has been the capital of the Skyrim province since the Third Empire. Before being killed by Ulfric Stormcloak in 201 in 4E, High King Torygg had been the capital of the Nine Territories where Solitude was located. Lord of Fingal and High King of Skyrim. It is said that Ulfric Stormcloak challenged Toeger for the right to be High King, struck down the hasty Toeger with his tumu, and then ended his life with a sword. Witnesses at the scene claimed that Ulfric "snarled Toig to pieces". However, many lords in the Empire and Skyrim considered the act of killing Toig not as a glorious duel but as regicide.
Because objectively speaking, Toig is still young and lacks military training, while Ulfric is already battle-hardened and possesses the power of Tumu. Beyond that, Ulfric could have chosen diplomacy, but instead chose dueling as his first resort. According to the testimony of Sybille Stentor, Toygg's court mage, Toygg entertained Ulfric with great hospitality, and may have supported Ulfric if he had chosen to persuade him. . Moreover, High King Toig was completely unprepared for this sudden glorious showdown.
After Toig's death, his widow "Elisif the Fair" succeeded him as the lord of Solitude, and when the empire reunited Skyrim, she strived to become the High Queen of Skyrim. title.
In other words, although Elisipher the Just succeeded High King Toygg as Lord of Hafengar, he did not become High Queen of Skyrim.
In other words, according to the ancient laws of the Nords, the nine major territories of Skyrim Province and the lords of various places, including Wu Chen, are qualified to become the Supreme (Queen) of Skyrim Province.
"Lord Ximu, come to Dugu City to participate in the fight for the supreme throne." This was the true intention of General Tullius's words.
Three days later, General Tullius took the captain Claudia, the priestess Christian, and all the elite guards guarding the Hanluo Fortress, and took the Starry Night Goddess down the White River to Windhelm City, which was still under the control of the empire. As the lord of the East, Ulfric Stormcloak, who was driven out of Windhelm City, wandered around the sky, was finally captured at the Blackwater Crossing, and was escorted to Helgen Fortress and almost executed on the spot, will definitely take the opportunity to recover. own territory. Restoring the rights of the nine lords first is the cornerstone of the law to challenge the supreme kingship of Skyrim.
This is why General Tullius is eager to get out. Before the Stormcloak rebels can retake Windhelm City, gather the elite Imperial troops stationed in key locations along the way and escape to Solitude together.
Being able to stay for three days to treat the wounded was already the bottom line for this famous imperial general.
From the perspective of the Nords, it seems that the powerful Ulfric Stormcloak is far more suitable to ascend the throne of King of Skyrim than the "weak" High King Toig.
However, for an autonomous lord, there is more room for power under the "weak rule" of the young and slightly immature High King Toig.
Finally, from the perspective of the big players in Sanctuary, the supreme kingship is not the main plot line at all. Ending the Millennium Dragon Break and grabbing the maximum profit is the eternal focus.
"Master, who do you plan to send to guard Hanluo Fortress?" In the foggy lord's bathroom, the housekeeper leaned over gently.
"Alia." Wu Chen smiled at the sleeping guardian angel lying on the bench beside the bath.
"Why not Judith?" Judith, the former housekeeper of Proudspear Manor and the sword-wielding Nord female warrior, should be the best candidate in the housekeeper's mind.
For Wu Chen, they are both his female companions, so in terms of loyalty, the two of them are soul-bound and will never betray: "Judith's ability goes far beyond military aspects. So from the perspective of taking into account civil affairs, From a perspective, she is in the best position to be in charge of Secuda Castle, which will house 439 refugee families in Helgen."
"Master is right." The housekeeper smiled happily.
At this moment, Wu Chen suddenly felt vigilant: "Dragon attack!"
Before he finished speaking, there was a loud bang above his head. The behemoth collided head-on with the cold tower shield.
The divine light of the protective shield surges.
Accompanied by spewing ice and fire, a huge black shadow rolled and fell from the clouds. It streaked across the night sky like a shooting star and fell into the mountains behind Secuda's Frame.
The evil dragon who wanted to sneak attack at night would never have thought that the Hanluo Peak and the Ximu Territory at the foot of the mountain were both firmly protected by the huge Hanta Ring.
It wasn't until the next day that the belated citizens of Ximu learned about the evil dragon's attack. As a result, they crashed into the Light Curtain of the Han Tower and fell into the Secuda Frame. Looking up at the Ring Master Academy towering in the clouds, everyone let out a sigh of relief. Especially the refugees from Helgen, who had been tortured by the Devourer of Worlds, were even more determined to settle in the Brookwood Territory.
Almost at the same time, a long ship from Xueman City also docked at Ximu Port.
"Master, the Snowman messenger has brought news of the dragon attack and a message from Lord "Strong" Balgrove." Tish, the Iron Wall Sister who was guarding the front yard, entered the long table restaurant to deliver the message.
"Please ask the envoy to wait in the lobby." Wu Chen and his female companion have not finished breakfast.
"As commanded."
