"This is an invitation sent by Earl George Page. I would like to invite you to have afternoon tea at Earl's Mansion at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon."
In the study, Chen Xing took the invitation tied with a red ribbon from Old K. He glanced at the gilded font on it and threw it into the wastebasket next to him.
"Please tell Earl George to thank him for his kind invitation. Unfortunately, I have been busy with my affairs recently and really have no time to spare. I will definitely pay him a visit when I have some free time."
Chen Xing declined Earl George's appointment in an understatement.
Asking him to come to visit you, are you kidding me?
They are on the same level, they are both the supreme commanders of the group army, and even Chen Xing's level is slightly higher. Because Chen Xing is the commander-in-chief of the Northern Alliance Army, and Earl George is from the Red Dragon Principality. When it comes to his relationship with the supreme commander of the Northern Alliance, Chen Xing is even better.
I have to say that this representative of the old-school aristocracy is really pedantic.
No matter who asked for it, no one could figure it out. No wonder they failed miserably in the Red Rock Mountains. They were simply stubborn and didn't know how to turn.
Even if they want to meet, it will be Earl George who comes to see him, not him who comes to the door with an invitation.
Soon a few enthusiastic young people came to their senses and ran to the military headquarters to request the return of their enlistment applications.
But joining the army is nothing but child's play. The application form has already been completed and the official seal has been stamped. They are already an expeditionary force soldier.
The military is not a place where you can come and go at will, so naturally you will not agree. As a result, these powerful children relied on their family power to play around in the military, crying, making trouble, and hanging themselves, saying that they were bewitched. I was so impulsive that I decided to return the enlistment application no matter what.
The military minister had a big headache. On the one hand, it was the rules of the military department. The Red Dragon Principality has always run its military with an iron fist, and its military laws are strict and there is no room for any ambiguity. On the other hand, these people are all children of powerful people with prominent family backgrounds, and they dare not offend easily.
So the military commander kicked the ball to Chen Xing and let the supreme commander of the expeditionary force make the decision.
Without saying a word, Chen Xing ordered all these people to be thrown into cells and informed their families: If they do not report to the expeditionary force within two weeks, prepare to go to a military court.
All of a sudden, there was a stir, and the whole aristocratic circle in the entire city was in an uproar.
Chen Xing dropped another bombshell: These people can apply for military discharge, but they must sign a statement saying "I am as timid as a mouse and not suitable for the battlefield."
For the people of the Red Nation who advocated force, this was undoubtedly an even more difficult thing to accept than dying on the battlefield. If I really sign this statement, not only will my reputation be ruined, my family will be humiliated for hundreds of years.
Chen Xing's behavior immediately aroused a new round of curses from the dignitaries of Dragon City, and the word "Chen Xing" almost became synonymous with being despicable, shameless and obscene. Various tabloids and magazines criticized him verbally and wanted to drown him in saliva.
But Chen Xing is already a dead pig and is not afraid of boiling water, and his skin is very thick. There is no difference between 100% shamelessness and 200% shamelessness, or even 500% shamelessness.
Although the dignitaries of Lizard City cursed, they couldn't help but feel scared in their hearts. The supreme commander of the expeditionary force was not an easy man. Not only did he act resolutely, breaking through seven mountains in one night, but his methods were ruthless and had no limits. Whoever encounters such a ruthless person will be unlucky, so it's better not to offend him easily.
Sometimes it is feared, but it is also a kind of prestige.
A few days later, Earl George finally couldn't sit still and came to visit.
"Preparing tea, please invite Earl George"
The Supreme Commander of the Third Army came to visit, and Chen Xing immediately opened the door to greet him. After the king of spades has been blown out, there is no point in pretending to be sick.
Earl George is in his mid-seventies this year, which is in his prime for a lord-level powerhouse. He has a slim build and looks very capable in a decent aristocratic dress. Born in the Peggy family, the fifth-ranked family in the Red Dragon Principality, his ancestors have fought with the Maris family for thousands of years and are one of the representatives of the old aristocracy of the Red Dragon Principality.
"Sir Chen Xing, the dog has an impulsive personality and is disturbing you."
In the back garden, Earl George bowed to Chen Xing and paid tribute. This was already a huge concession and humility for a proud and old-fashioned nobleman.
However, Chen Xing stood up and solemnly returned the greeting. He did not bow, but bowed ninety degrees: "Thank you to the Peggy family for their affirmation and support of the expeditionary force."
"As the first heir to the family, Marcy Page resolutely gave up his superior conditions, joined the expeditionary force, and became a low-level soldier. He held a steel gun in his hand and defended his family and country. This fully demonstrated the noble sentiments and origins of the Page family. The aristocratic spirit that spreads”
Chen Xing knocked down a bunch of tall hats, and the corners of Earl George's mouth twitched, not knowing what to say.
Earl George sat down slowly, frowning and thinking. He wanted to speak several times, but he swallowed the words again.
Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Chen Xing said, "If you have any ideas, Lord Earl, just tell me and I will do my best."
At this moment, Chen Xing is like a fox discussing with a chicken how to make a whole chicken feast, more hypocritical and more hypocritical.
Earl George pondered for a long time, and finally made up his mind to hold the armrests of the wicker chair. He faced Chen Xing and said with sincerity, "Master Chen, to be honest, we only have this single seedling in our house."
"Please do me a favor and let the dog come back to inherit the family business. I am really grateful."
"What are you talking about? I don't understand what you mean." Chen Xing pretended to be confused. "Master Masi is passionate and devoted himself to the battlefield to serve the country. He is indeed a role model for the younger generation of the country."
"This" Earl George looked miserable. It was like a scholar meets a scoundrel, and there was nothing he could do about it.
Chen Xing smiled slightly, picked up the teacup, and drank tea slowly.
The expression on Earl George's face changed several times, and finally he sighed and said, "Master Chen, how can you let the dog go?"
"My lord, I don't understand what you are saying." Chen Xing put down his tea cup, the smile on his face gradually faded, and his eyes were gloomy, "Young Master Marcy voluntarily joined the army. He wants to make contributions and bring glory to the Peggy family. I How can you become a villain if you support his decision?”
"How about this?" Chen Xing's eyes were like a wolf, "We are all the army commanders appointed by the princess. Let's go to confront her and see if I, Chen Xing, am the evil person you said."
"No, no, no need." Earl George's withered face was almost wrinkled, "That's not what I meant, please don't misunderstand me. I just want to say, is there any way to improve the dog's survival rate on the battlefield? "
"Oh, so that's what the Earl meant." Chen Xing pretended to be suddenly enlightened, but looking in Earl George's eyes, he felt like he was about to collapse.
"Actually, it's very simple to increase the survival rate." Chen Xing deliberately lengthened his voice, "I have a way to ensure that Master Masi can obtain military merit and come back unscathed."
"Sir, please speak." Earl George nodded in greeting.
"Send some manpower to Master Masi, preferably the elites of the family, so that Master Ma Xi does not have to go into battle himself and can just command from the rear." Chen Xing said with a smile.
Earl George grabbed the armrest of the wicker chair, veins appeared on his forehead, but his good temper still did not allow him to show anger.
This is simply naked kidnapping and ransom.
Chen Xing smiled faintly and continued drinking tea.
After a while, Earl George finally calmed down and asked, "So how many people do you mean are suitable?"
"One or two hundred elites." Chen Xing said lightly, and then added, "The more people there are, the safer Master Masi's situation will be."
"You..." Earl George's face turned red and he didn't regain his composure for a long time. He finally sighed as if giving up and said, "Okay, I'll give you two hundred elite levels." He focused his eyes, showed a fierce face, and gritted his teeth and said, "If anything happens to Marcy, I will fight you tooth and nail."
"Haha" Chen Xing laughed, "Don't worry, Earl George, as long as your people are in place, I guarantee that Master Marcy is 100% safe."
"I hope Mr. Chen can remember today's promise." After saying this, Earl George waved his hands and walked away. It was obvious that he was extremely angry in his heart, and he suppressed his anger and did not make any mistakes.
In the following period, Chen Xing went crazy and extorted a lot of money and elites from the families of the noble children who joined the expeditionary force.
These family elites are at least quasi-elite, and there are many elites among them. They are well-equipped and have strong combat power. They quickly raised an army of more than a thousand people.
Chen Xing quickly dispatched a military police team formed by a wealthy family in Gray Corner City to increase his control.
There were exceptions among the families he had ripped off.
"Commander Chen Xing, you are really an interesting person."
The handsome boy Torres came to the door. Also coming with him was his father, Viscount Ramon.
"I think following you will be the greatest honor and opportunity in my life."
"My father, Vicomte Ramon, also strongly agrees with this view."
"Therefore, our Ramon family will send all the family troops and contribute one-third of the family's total assets to fully support your great cause."
Chen Xing pressed the shoulders of the father and son hard and said in a deep voice, "From today on, Viscount Ramon will be the commander-in-chief of the left army."
"Thank you for your love, sir." Ramon and his son looked excited and bowed to Chen Xing.
Together with the troops of the Ramon family and the elites of the extorted family, a left army of 1,700 people was established.
But the number of people is far from enough. The size of the army is 100,000, so we have to continue to think of ways.
That evening, Chen Xing came to Hall No. 1 of the Wrights Crown Hotel to attend the daily cocktail party for officers.
The people who come here are basically the lower-class nobles who do not have mansions in the Lizard City. They are mostly the mayor of Edge Town, local minor nobles, leaders of mercenary groups with titles, businessmen who are interested in investing in the military, and young ladies from the lower-class nobles who are looking for a partner. etc.
"Mr. Mercenary, why are you here?"
In a corner of the hall, Chen Xing met Su Xuefei.
Su Xuefei was wearing a beige ball gown, looking as fresh and beautiful as ever. When she saw Chen Xing, her eyes sparkled and she seemed extremely surprised.
