Chapter 202: The Tiger of Rhodes

The next day, Bai Qi and the others continued to set off. Five days later, a mighty army of troops arrived outside Rhode City. The city lord of Rhode City urged Luo, the commander of the garrison division, was already waiting at the door early, and led the nobles and wealthy businessmen in the city to stand at the door to welcome Bai Qi's arrival.

You should know that the current Rhodes Province is where Bai Qi's fiefdom is located, and it will be owned by Bai Qi in the future. Everything in the entire Rhodes Province is decided by Bai Qi. Both the city lord and the garrison are nominally Bai Qi's subordinates. Although they do not agree in their hearts, they must obey Bai Qi. Moreover, Bai Qi has absolute right to appoint and remove them. Of course, as the kingdom restrains the nobles' fiefdom, the garrison is the best way to restrain the nobles. The huge garrison is enough to intimidate the major nobles. But unfortunately, as the northern marshal of the empire, Rhodes Province is also within the scope of Bai Qi's guarding. The garrison here is also under Bai Qi's subordinates, so Bai Di can be said to have absolute governance rights for his fiefdom.

Of course, Li Ziming is not a fool or a lunatic. He cannot not know what the disadvantages of doing this are. You must know that it is inappropriate to hand over a province to Bai Qi as a fiefdom, and he also handed over the right to garrison to Bai Qi, even a whole seven legions. This is simply giving Bai Qi territory and then giving people, completely like letting Bai Qi rebel...

Although Li Ziming trusts Bai Qi, he is afraid that he has not yet reached this point. The reason why he gave Bai Qi such great power and gave Bai Qi the territory of this province is to let Bai Qi manage the Rhodes province well and to better resist Jia Lan, because in the near future, the Rhodes province will definitely be a place of four battles. Once Jia Lan attacks Rhodes, it will become a battlefield, a battlefield of life and death. There cannot be any inconsistency between military and political affairs here. Bai Qi must have a stable rear so that he can fight better.

Moreover, Li Ziming was not afraid of Bai Qi's rebellion. First of all, that was impossible. After all, Bai Qi's family was young in the empire. Secondly, Li Ziming believed that Bai Qi was very loyal to the empire, otherwise he would not have fought so hard. Third, Bai Qi had no possibility of rebellion. Although the seven legions were large in number, their supplies were all within the control of the empire. The population of the entire Rhodes Province was only more than seven million. Although it used to have more than 20 million people, now after a series of wars.

, it is less than seven million. The number of seven million is still the data from two years ago. Now I am afraid that there are six million to have fun. Moreover, many of these six million are merchants, miners, and others. The real people engaged in labor, production and farming are probably less than five hundred thousand. 500,000 people want to provide food for 1.45 million people? Is it possible? I am afraid that Bai Qi will rebel, and as long as the empire cut off the food route, Bai Qi and his men will starve to death.

What's more, the Blues cannot cooperate with Bai Qi. They are eyeing the Immortal Dynasty. Bai Qi is just a roadblock in front of them and is not going to destroy Bai Qi, let alone cooperation? This is simply nonsense.

At this moment, looking at the team coming to greet us in the distance, Bai Qi was not in the mood to pay attention to it because he was talking to Jiuyou. The content of the conversation was very simple, that was the last mission, the task of searching for the Six Dark Clans. It has been less than ten days now. Unfortunately, Bai Qi is still confused now, and it is difficult to reach the sky if he finds the Six Dark Clans.

This made Bai Qi feel very bad. He killed so many people and fought so many battles before he only increased by one star, but in a blink of an eye, this star is about to go back. Can Bai Qi be happy?

"Subordinates, please see the Marquis..." The city lord urging Luo and the commander of the garrison division, Yalong, knelt down on the ground and shouted respectfully when Bai Qi arrived. Their lives and future were already in Bai Qi's hands from today on, and they could not help but not cooperate.

"Yeah... Hello..." Bai Qi smiled politely and said modestly, not giving people a sense of arrogantness, but that tone had a different taste, as if it was careless, or as if it was full of indifference.

However, both Kui Luo and Yalong can understand this. After all, Bai Qi is not at the same level as them now, so it is normal to speak in such a tone. If Bai Qi smiled and asked them about their well-being, then they would have to go home to think about whether they had offended this adult man and made such a fuss.

"Sir... we have prepared a banquet, look..." Kui Luo asked Bai Qi carefully, but he was not sure about the invitation. The banquet was just designed for politeness from time to time. In fact, he had never thought that Bai Qi would go to drink and have dinner with them. This was not impossible. After all, the other party's position was far from theirs. As for the others present, they were afraid that Bai Qi would not even have the qualification to speak. Bai Qi did not need to entertain them, but out of politeness, urging Luo to ask this question. He had to serve him carefully when the new lord took office.

After all, Bai Qi is not an ordinary lord. If His Majesty the Emperor gave this Rhodes Province or Rhodes City to other nobles, then he and Yalong could completely defeat the other party and would not be so cautious. Although they should be respectful in courtesy, there is absolutely no need to be so pleased. But... the problem is that Bai Qi is not an ordinary lord... He is Bai Qi... The name of the God of Killing Bai Qi is not a waste. If he dares to try to undermine this lord, he will probably be in a different position before he takes action. Moreover, Yalong will not cooperate with him. Although the two have been old friends for many years, there are more than 1.4 million soldiers stationed in the entire Rhodes Province inside and outside the city, and seven legions can drown themselves and Yalong's family even if they spit in one mouthful. What's more, the soldiers dare not do it with him.

What is the Northern Marshal? The Northern Marshal is a person responsible for all the military forces in the entire northern region, not to mention Rhodes' lord. I am afraid that as long as someone says, he and Yalong will be immediately undermined. No... It's not that the undermined, as long as Bai Qi says, they will be immediately unfair.

"No... the journey is tiring, I want to rest... I will hold a banquet to entertain you all in a few days." Bai Qi responded lightly, which was a polite answer. There was no dissatisfaction or obstacle for the people around him. They came here just to be polite and by the way. If they could leave a good impression on Bai Qi, even if they could make the other party remember their appearance or name, they would not have too many requirements for others, so they did not have any dissatisfaction with Bai Qi's actions.

If anyone else was afraid that he would ignore them at all. Bai Qi would have done this with great politeness and face, not to mention that he would have held a banquet to entertain everyone in a few days? Of course... this hospitality depends on the people. It is a great honor for the people here to be able to go halfway.

"Yes...yes...Marquis, please...We have built a Marquis' Mansion for you, right in the center of the city...I will take you there." Kui Luo was stunned at first when he heard this, then hurriedly said with a smile, and led Bai Qi and the others toward the city.

Under the escort of the vast army and horses, and under the protection of two thousand personal soldiers selected by Lewis, Bai Qi, led the Luther family and Dugu Zhantian to live in the lord's mansion prepared for him.

There is no doubt that Huo Luo had tried all his thoughts for this lord's mansion. The door carved by white marble, the walls made of bluestone, the vermilion tiles, and the glazed windows made of special craftsmanship unintentionally showed the glory and style of the lord's mansion. Hundreds of servants knelt at the door to greet him, and hundreds of beautiful maids knelt neatly in two rows in the yard. All this is enough to show that Huo Luo had to do his best to think about it.

Bai Qi was very satisfied with this and nodded, which was also considered to be a compliment for Kuro. Then he moved in and rested. As for Kuro, he was immersed in joy. For him, pleased Bai Qi was equivalent to please everything... Bai Qi's slight nod was enough to make Kuro Luo excited for a while.

He soon moved into the mansion for more than three days. Bai Qi did not leave the mansion for these three days, and Bai Qi did not move any of the beautiful maids. It was not that Bai Qi didn't want to do it, but that Bai Qi didn't have the intention for the time being, because Bai Qi was worried about the affairs of the six dark tribes, and not finding them was a displeasure in Bai Qi.

On this day, Bai Qu was sitting in the house reading a book. At this time, a sudden burst of rapid footsteps came from the courtyard. This sound made Bai Qi stunned at first, then glanced at the personal soldiers in front of him, and then frowned and asked, "Why are you so anxious? Is there anything wrong?"

"Sir.. Someone outside asked for a visit. He said that the master invited him over. He said that his name was Xiao Tianyu..." The soldier hurriedly knelt down on the ground and replied respectfully.

"Xiao Tianyu? Bai Qi was stunned at first when he heard this, and then he was a little confused. He didn't remember knowing this person, but since it was recommended by his father, there must be a reason. It doesn't matter if he met. Bai Qi just stood up and suddenly thought of something and turned around and said to the personal soldier: "Please go to the living room first and have someone to serve me, and I'll arrive later."

"Yes..." The personal soldier naturally did not dare to ask more questions. After hearing this, he quickly lowered his head and said respectfully.

After he left, Bai Qi said to Dugu Zhantian beside him: "Where is Luther?"

"In the backyard..." Dugu Zhantian said lightly. As Bai Qi's personal guard captain, he had to know the movements of everyone in the mansion.

"Backyard? Okay... I'll go here now." Bai Qi was stunned at first when he heard this, then nodded and walked outside. However, halfway through, he suddenly turned around and said to Dugu Zhantian, "By the way, Zhantian, you don't need to follow me these days. I know that you are still obsessed with cultivation. If you want, you can go to Mr. Liu for advice. After all, he is also a dignified seven-star Douyin. I think it will be helpful to you."

After saying that, he walked out alone, and Dugu Zhantian on the other side was stunned when he heard this, and stood there. Then his eyes suddenly became bright. He hesitated for a moment and headed towards Lewis' residence on the left without saying a word. He didn't know what this guy wanted to do...

When Bai Qi arrived in the backyard, Luther was with his youngest son, next to him, his wife, and the three of them sat there happily, which made Bai Qi feel embarrassed to disturb him. Luther was still smart. After seeing Bai Qi appear, he immediately understood that Bai Qi had something to do, so he waved his hand and asked his wife to leave first, and then came to Bai Qi to salute respectfully and said, "Luther, please see the master, I don't know what instructions do you have to ask me for?"

"My father recommended someone to come to me. His name is Xiao Tianyu. Do you know him?" Bai Qi said in a low voice to Luther.

"Xiao Tianyu?! The tiger of Rhodes Xiao Tianyu? I got information in the early years that Ling Zun saved his life, but later someone found Xiao Tianyu's body in the dungeon of Rhodes City. The matter was over. Unexpectedly, it was real... he... was still alive!" Luther couldn't help but exclaim, as if he was surprised that Xiao Tianyu was still alive.

"Do you know me?" Bai Qi was a little curious.

"Of course... you may not know, but in the early years, the name of Xiao Tianyu, the tiger of Rhodes, can be said to be known to everyone in the entire Eastern continent. Xiao Tianyu is not a simple person. He was once the supreme commander of Rhodes' Duchy of Rhodes, and was controlled by Rhodes' troops. He joined the army at the age of 18 and led the troops at the age of 23. When Rhodes' Duchy of Rhodes started a war with Jialan. Xiao Tianyu led 3,000 cavalry to attack and kill the opponent's chief general, and defeated the enemy's 80,000... The enemy's power was imbalanced, and Jialan was not allowed at that time.

He did not withdraw from the battle with the Duchy of Rhodes. At the age of twenty-five, Rhodes fought with Bavaria. Xiao Tianyu led a 100,000 army to fight against 500,000 people in Bavaria, and won a complete victory... At the age of twenty-six..." Then, the former Imperial Intelligence Minister, Xiao Tianyu, who was familiar with him, told Bai Qi everything in ten years. Even Bai Qi blushed when he saw those brilliant achievements. I have to say... Xiao Tianyu is worthy of the title of Rhodes Tiger.

"Then...what happened later? If this were the case, how could Bavaria occupy the entire Duchy of Rhodes so easily at that time?" Bai Qi couldn't help asking.

"It is natural that Xiao Tianyu is impossible. Although Luo De's strength has been weakening, Xiao Tianyu spent ten years fighting with various countries in these four battles, winning consecutively, and gaining a reputation as a tiger of Rhodes, which means that he is Rhodes' tiger. If a person wants to get Rhodes, he must kill the tiger first. But the problem is that although Xiao Tianyu is invincible in leading troops to fight, he is too ignorant of being a human being and too ignorant of politics. Before the death of the last grand duke of Rhodes, he secretly arrested Xiao Tianyu, who was loyal to him, and was imprisoned in the grand duke's mansion.

In the dungeon, Xiao Tianyu was not released after his death, so Bavaria took advantage of the situation to attack Rhodes... Later, people said that Xiao Tianyu was dead, but unexpectedly, he was still alive, he didn't expect... I didn't expect... Ling Zun actually recommended him to you... With him... Why worry about being overbearing? Xiao Tianyu... is called the famous general of the world, not to mention that he is only thirty-five this year, and he is in his prime." Luther said with an excited face, and when he said Xiao Tianyu, his face full of excitement could be seen by everyone.

"That's it...I understand... By the way...I will give you funds and staff after this incident is over. I hope you can help me with a group of intelligence personnel in the training office... You know, sometimes you and I need intelligence." Bai Qi nodded, patted Luther on the shoulder, turned around and left there.

Luther, who stayed, looked excited and suddenly became excited. He had been so idle for the past few months. He was a person who was unwilling to be lonely. What he couldn't stand was such idleness. After hearing Bai Qi's words, he knew that he was going to do his old job again. Luther was naturally willing to do this... After Bai Qi left, he was stunned for a moment, then began to walk into the house and began to prepare... He had to make good preparations, make a plan, and build a precise intelligence organization for Bai Qi.

Bai Qi naturally could not know Luther's thoughts. Bai Qi has turned around and walked towards the living room with a very fast pace. Bai Qi naturally cannot miss such a talent. After all, what Bai Qi lacks most now is a right-hand man. Of course, even if Bai Qi gets Xiao Tianyu, he cannot arrange any important positions for him. After all, this is the imperial army, not his private army. Although he is the Northern Marshal, he cannot do whatever he wants. But by the way, Bai Qi is the Northern Marshal after all, and it is only a matter of time to promote a person.

When Bai Qi appeared in the main hall, a man wearing blue tunic, burly figure, handsome and long golden hair, but a scar on his left cheek sat upright on the left side of the lobby, holding a teacup in his hand and drinking tea slowly, with a calm and steady face. When he saw Bai Qi enter, he put down the teacup and stood up, looked at Bai Qi quietly, and said to Bai Qi lightly: "Your father is kind to me, I promise him to help you... But... I have several conditions you have to promise me."
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