In front of the city defense barracks in the south of the city, Tangning's carriage was blocked by a soldier.
However, it was not until Patton. After Lord Modrian received the notice to come and welcome them, Tangning's carriage was allowed to enter the military camp. It was like the " military camp, no trespassers allowed " of the Blue Star Era.
The size of the military camp wasn't big. In the words of the Blue Star era, this military camp was about the size of two football fields. It was said that ten years ago, this military camp was more than twice as big as it was now. Later, as time passed, and because the previous city lords didn't pay attention to the military, some civilian buildings gradually occupied the military camp's territory, compressing the good military camp into its current appearance.
From Tangning's perspective, building a military camp in the city was a mistake in itself. The people were fighting for land and profits. Placing the entire army in the middle of a busy city was not beneficial to the army's training and development. It was expected that the military camp's territory would be slowly taken over by the people.
After entering the military camp, Tangning found out that only Parton's 100-man squad was left behind. The rest of the people were with Naser. York's 1,000-man army stood guard on the city wall. York's 1,000-man team patrolled the entire city.
Looking at the empty barracks, Tangning rejected Parton's suggestion to inspect the troops." Have you thought about my suggestion yesterday?" she asked.”
Parton was clearly prepared for this question. He hesitated for a moment before answering. "I've thought about it, my lord. Thank you for your promotion. I personally don't want to be involved in this kind of family struggle, so I can only tell you regretfully that I'm withdrawing.”
"Alright then!" Tangning looked regretful as she replied," I'm truly sorry, Lord Parton. In that case, please hand over the troops to your deputy. As for your future, you can go to the home of the Sky Feather Bird in the city. There's a large sum of gold coins distributed there every month. It's a very suitable place for you."”
" Thank you, my lord." Parton was very satisfied with being able to enter the home of the Heavenly Feather Bird, which was known as the " noble nursing home." Therefore, he was very cooperative in the subsequent handover.
"This is my deputy, Laminad, the deputy captain of the 8th brigade of the City Defense Army. This is my troop transfer badge and command token.”
"Laminad, right?" Tangning accepted the badge and the staff," Some people are afraid of getting involved in the internal strife of the York Family, so they chose to give up. What is your choice?" Can you tell me?"
Raminad was a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties. He was tall and sturdy, and he wore the City Defense Army's standard armor. He had a thick black beard and silver-gray eyes.
Seeing Tangning ask about him, Raminad calmly bowed to Tangning," I am a soldier. I don't know anything about the family conflict you are talking about. All I know is that I am a soldier. I am a soldier in the City Defense Army of the City of the Comoros. It is my duty to protect the city. I don't know anything else."”
" Very good, Ramina," Tangning looked at Parton with disdain. She thought,'Only someone like Ramina is the talent I need.'
" I command you in the name of the lord of the City of the Xiongmian. As the lord of the City of the Xiongmian, I hand over the emblem of the 8th Brigade and the command token to you. From now on, you are the chiliarch of the 8th Brigade of the City Defense Army of the Xiongmian. Are you willing to shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the City of the Xiongmian?”
"I'm willing, City Lord," Laminard replied loudly with his feet together.”Tangning shook her head," I'm not the City Lord. From now on, you have to call me the Lord. Do you understand?"”"Yes!" Laminard shouted again.”
Parton couldn't help but say," My lord, you're handing the 8th Battalion to a commoner. This seems to be against the rules. Please reconsider."”"Lord Parton!"
Seeing that Parton was still trying to interfere with the City Defense Army's internal affairs, Tangning was furious." From the moment you handed over your badge and command token, you were no longer a member of the City Defense Army. The City Defense Army's internal affairs and the appointment and removal of officers are no longer something an outsider like you can interfere with. Do you understand?"”
Parton felt extremely embarrassed by Tangning's words.
"Alright!" Seeing that Parton was still standing there, Tangning waved her hand.
"Go back to your Heavenly Feather Bird's home. That's where you have a place. Raminad, please send someone to escort Nassir. Lord York and Neon. The Lord of York has come. I have something to discuss with them. During this period, their City Defense Army will be temporarily controlled by his deputy.”
Patton left the camp with a red face, and Raminad also went out of the tent and arranged for someone to inform Nacel and Neon. The furnishings in the military tent were relatively simple. There was a simple map of the City of the Republic of the Xiongnu, a large wooden tea table that was standing according to the map, two rows of small seats for people to sit down, and in a corner, there were a few earthen jars that seemed to be used to hold wine.
Tangning reached out to wipe her hand, but it was covered in dust. She dusted her hands and turned her gaze towards the simple map in the middle of the tent.
Although it was called a simple map, it was only based on Tangning's judgment. In reality, the huge map hanging in the middle of the tent was already considered a 'high-end' map in the entire Glorious Mainland. A typical merchant group might not even have such a detailed map.
The map was made up of several pieces of animal skin. It depicted the topography of the nearby areas of the country. There were also signs of forests, rivers, and lakes in some places. The scale was also very close to reality. Not long after, voices could be heard from outside the tent. Tangning guessed that Raminald had gathered everyone here, so she ignored them and continued to look up at the map with her arms crossed. Someone opened the curtain and walked in, saying,"My lord, the two lords have come-"
" Mmm," Tangning turned around. He had seen Neon before, so when he turned around, he focused his attention on another person.
He had short, fiery red hair, a bronze helmet under his armpit, and a set of standard bronze armor. His blue eyes were bright and piercing, and from time to time, they would even reveal a trace of light. This person was probably Nassar, who had successfully advanced to the level of a Great Warrior. Lord York?
"Neon. Lord York greets my lord." As soon as Neon entered, he gave Tangning a noble bow. "Nassir. Lord York greets my lord." Nassar also bowed, but he seemed a little careless.
"The two of you don't need to be so formal!" Tangning replied as she returned the greeting.
"We're all family, all descendants of the York Family. There's no need to give us such a grand gift.”
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