Chapter 301： noble

"My father! You insist on coming back here at this time... Aren't you making fun of the whole family?" A middle-aged man frowned, complaining about his father.

He stood in the yard with his hands behind his back, watching several domestic servants working hard to clear the sea sand accumulated in the yard to the door.

On the street outside, a car with artillery was passing by, because the wet street did not raise any smoke. After all, this is a seaside city, after all, here is a clean and tidy Ferry City.

This family is an old nobleman from Ferry City, and Kang Ning is the family name. Before Ferry City was ruled by Ailan Hill, this family had already begun to decline and its reputation was not so bright.

But later, Ailan Hill ruled Dukou City. Dukou City first began to make a fortune by relying on seafood and sea salt, and became a city with better economic conditions in Ailan Hill.

And this family also relied on seafood to start, and then entered the shipbuilding market, becoming the wealthy and huge family it is today.

"We have all arrived in Serris. It is not impossible to live there for a few months. Anyway, the youngest has his own property there. If we don't come back, there will be no problem..." The middle-aged man is very It was dissatisfaction, did not hear his father's response, and continued to chatter.

It's no secret that Ferry City became the front line. Even nuclear weapons have been launched. People with a little background can tell the truth once they inquire.

What's more, in order to conscript and prepare for war, the top officials of Ailan Hill did not hide anything. Newspapers and broadcasts reported in detail about this aspect. There were even many video materials on the TV.

He is wearing gorgeous clothes. This is the latest model from Ailan Hill this year. It has large sleeves that show the luxury, and a silk ribbon around his waist, which can be hung with crystal clear decorations to set off his own taste.

This kind of popular clothing called Hanfu by the top of Ailan Hill is circulating in the upper class. Many people like to wear this loose clothing, carefully selecting the most expensive silk fabrics, and then decorating them with tasteful high-quality Decoration can definitely make others envious.

This family is rich, and the servants who are rich enough to use at home are carefully selected and dressed in gorgeous clothes. They are also one of the largest households in Dukou City, the upper class among the upper class.

After all, they were one of the first nobles to learn from the dragon. In the past few years, they have worked diligently and cooperated with the emperor to expand the shipbuilding industry. They are also considered outstanding, and they have even been given a knighthood. They look like a thriving family.

"Father! Look at this street! Is this the place we should come back?" The middle-aged man brushed his wide sleeves and reluctantly said again: "Look, look at this turbulent situation. of!"

"Even if you insist on coming back, the old third and I will accompany you back. What do you want your second brother to do as well. With so many family members, isn't this putting our Kangning family in danger?" He walked over. , Standing behind the stubborn old man, continued to ask.

The old man still didn't speak, just watching his servants clean up the originally beautiful, but now dilapidated yard, with a satisfied look in his eyes.

As if he hadn't heard his son's problem, he raised his foot and walked forward until he walked to his favorite big pond. He looked at the turbid water inside and sighed distressedly: "It's a pity. Good fish in the pond."

The old man was not so old back then. At that time, he personally took his few remaining servants to go out to sea, following behind the flagship of Lawnes, relying on his own hands to fight the sea.

Every time he returns with a full load, the Corning family is richer, and every time he returns with a full load, his family becomes more prosperous and powerful. The eldest of his four sons has been by his side. The second child became a high-ranking official of the Fisheries Administration. The third child established a factory in Serris, and the fourth child became a naval commander under Lawnes.

"Father...!" The boss became even more annoyed when he saw that the old man was still distressed about the fish in the pond at this time, and his tone became a little restless.

"The unwritten rule of the nobles is to shoulder the responsibility of defending the soil when the enemy attacks! The Corning family can't fight for your majesty, but they must adhere to the glory of the noble. People are here, the city is... the city is dead, the person is dead... …" The old man finally said to his son.

"That should also require women and children..." the middle-aged man still persuaded.

"Women and children! They are also the children of the Kangning family! They ate food from the Kangning family, and used the Kangning family's gold coins! So, it should be now, together with the Kangning family, to be loyal to the empire!"

"But father! Always leave a trace of blood for Corning's family?" The middle-aged man already begged, crying.

"If the devil wins, there will be no future for mankind! I vowed to dedicate my loyalty to this country, and the Corning family must fulfill their oath!" The old man stretched out his shriveled hand and stroked his son's cheek, regretfully Sighed.

His sons had forgotten what they had experienced in Nian Nian. A dozen people in the family gathered together hungry and could only rely on some seafood to survive. It was Allan Hill who improved the sailing boat that made the fishing industry grow and prosper.

At that time, they could see the changes of Ferry City every day, the expanded saltworks and the newly built docks every day. They used all the money to contract several docks, and then they embarked on the fast lane to make a fortune.

Obviously, these young people may have forgotten the pitiful days, the embarrassment and misery of this world, as well as the depravity and darkness before Ailan Hill arrived.

"I beg you..." The middle-aged man wanted to give it one last try, but was interrupted by the old man.

"What made you forget the nobility of being a nobleman? You wore gorgeous clothes and tasted spicy wine. Didn't even the courage to bear death be obliterated? My son...we are noble than commoners, not because of us Rich, but because we have a responsibility! Now, take your courage to accomplish what you should do!" The old man still said stubbornly.

The old man's hand full of gemstone rings patted his son on the shoulder: "Will you be like a man? Let's leave and let the poor and naked civilians come to fight for us? What's a joke? If the devil Stepping through this city, then the Corning family, the young and old, should be on the list of dying for the country!"

The middle-aged man knew that no matter what he said, he could no longer change the old man's decision.

Just when he was desperate, a young man who looked a lot like him but looked much younger came over, and a young officer followed.

The young man stood in front of the old man, gently lowered his head and said, "Father, this officer wants us to help..."

"Sorry, Mr. Corning! My troops will set up a line of defense nearby. If possible, we will requisition the houses here... I know you are a respected noble here..."

"There is no problem! I can help you reinforce your defenses, and you can remodel it as you like! If you think it affects your vision, it won’t be a problem to blow it up!" The old man smiled and said first.

"You really understand the righteousness." The young officer did not expect that his request would be so simple that he was accepted, and he felt a little unreal at a loss.

"If you can, give my old man a gun. I want to see if this group of demons have the courage to enter my room!" The old man's tone was full of contempt, as if the battle in front of him is already in hand. .

The young officer hesitated, then opened the holster around his waist, drew out the pistol, checked the bullet in the magazine, and then handed it to the old man: "You take self-defense..."

"Really give it to me?" The old man was bold, laughed and took the pistol, weighed the weight, threw it to his third son, and said: "The third one! The devil really hit here, the last one. Leave the bullet to me!"

The third child caught the pistol and shuddered, but still nodded and said, "Yes... Father... The devil can't hit here."

Hearing what the old man said, the young officer also laughed, and comforted him: "Sir Corning! If a devil shows up with you, it means I'm dead! So don't worry about anything."

"Yeah, with you here, I don't have to worry about this old man!" The old man nodded, then patted the young officer on the shoulder: "I won't take a step back! Humans won't take a step back! Ailan Hill let us stand. If we get up, then we won't kneel down anymore!"

"Long live your majesty! Long live Ailan Hill!" The young officer stood up and saluted solemnly, then turned and walked out of the yard with a more standardized pace than when he came in.

Before the courtyard door was closed, a middle-aged man in armor and a long sword at his waist walked into the courtyard with arrogance.

He laughed and stood in front of the old man, as if he had encountered the happiest thing: "I knew it! Uncle Corning Swell will definitely be back! So I am back too!"

"I always feel that as a nobleman, you can't shame this empire." The old man made a please gesture: "Seeing you young people, I know that we noblemen still have a spirit of energy. ."

"Your Majesty gives us the light, I will never live to watch the afterglow of the empire!" The young man pressed the long sword around his waist and said firmly: "I wait for the nobles to die, and the Ailan Hill Empire will not die!"