A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 768 - 754: Finalizing the Plan

According to the previous rules of the Imperial, each noble with a title had their own territory.

However.

This regulation was abolished after the Imperial began to increasingly appoint more nobility.

Because the Imperial's Twelve-person council realized that if they continued to allocate territories in this manner, the land owned by the nobility might exceed half of the Imperial territory.

Afterwards, even more stringent inheritance rules increasingly restricted nobles.

Until today.

Many nobles within the empire no longer possess any land grants, and those who do, their ancestors were hereditary great families.

However.

Nowadays the number of Imperial nobles has drastically decreased; the disappearance of those families that could stably produce the backbone of the empire also somewhat impacts the Imperial.

Listening to Yao Shuimei.

The Twelve-person council is currently discussing whether to reinstate the land grant system.

Baiyu thinks that if he operates things correctly, he could probably exchange for a piece of territory, not too big nor too small.

Three plans.

Baiyu contemplated how to make a decision.

But now, among these three parties, Baiyu could only reach Divine Court.

"Need any help?" At this time, Warring States actively approached and asked Baiyu.

Baiyu waved his hand: "I am trying my best to think of a settlement for you.

However.

Now I have thought through several plans, but many of them, due to my inability to contact others, had to be abandoned.

Do you have a way to let me contact other people?"

Warring States furrowed its brow and fell into contemplation.

However.

Soon it came up with an idea.

"Your human communication network, through my recent research and study of electrical signals, I can connect to.

Do you need me to help you get in touch?"

Warring States pressed a button on its chest, and suddenly a light emitted from its belly, forming a screen in mid-air.

Baiyu's eyes lit up.

If he could communicate with East Prosperity Imperial, things would be much easier to resolve.

Soon.

Through connections established by Warring States, Baiyu got in touch with Qiong Xue.

When the image of this Miss of the Qiong Family appeared on the screen, she still looked sleepy.

Her sleepiness seemed to be never-ending.

"What's up, don't disturb someone's sleep without reason, I'm catching up on my afternoon nap. Aren't you busy studying over there at Great City, still have time to contact me?"

In front of the screen, Qiong Xue was completely unaware that Baiyu's situation here was somewhat abnormal.

"There's no time to explain too much, how's the current situation of East Prosperity Imperial?"

Baiyu cut straight to the point.

Qiong Xue replied lethargically: "Okay, since the last great battle, although the City of He Mountain wasn't breached, it suffered heavy damage.

Now the Imperial is adopting a defensive posture.

Previously the several armies that attacked the Spirit Realm have all retreated, fortifying several strategically crucial passes.

It seems like the counterattack of the demons is quite formidable.

Now the Imperial is preparing to restore the noble recruitment system, presumably indicating a shortage of troops."

Though Qiong Xue spoke casually.

Her words carried a strong sense of worry.

Restoring the noble recruitment system.

This indicates that the army may have suffered heavy casualties in the battles at the City of He Mountain, with many soldiers dying in a short time.

Then leading to insufficient Imperial soldiers, making recruitment difficult.

Moreover.

Although Baiyu doesn't know what happened in Eternal Sleep City, it certainly isn't something good; suppressing the power of the nobles excessively might cultivate dictator-like groups such as those in Eternal Sleep City.

The power of the merit nobility has already been oppressed for over a hundred years.

Now it's common for the Imperial to want to support the merit nobility, as once one side grows weak, the power of the other side will inevitably expand.

Balance.

That is the long-term solution.

Upon hearing Qiong Xue mention restoring the noble recruitment system, Baiyu promptly asks: "Then is there a restoration of the territory system?"

Qiong Xue nods: "Naturally, if the noble territory system isn't restored, how can nobles cultivate martial artists and soldiers?

This move by the Imperial.

Spreads the cost of training soldiers across every noble, and of course, the benefit is that nobles can regain territory and military power."

Baiyu nods.

The current Imperial is in dire straits, making such decisions is not surprising.

The main reason.

Is still because of the Divine Spirit's battlefield losses, the Imperial experiencing setbacks in the realistic battlefield, shifting from an offensive to a defensive stance, now needing to shrink back.

"Alright, go and apply for a piece of land suitable for a Count's territory from the Imperial for me."

Baiyu promptly decides.

On the other side of the video, Qiong Xue was momentarily stunned, and only after Baiyu completely laid out his request did she react with surprise.

"Baiyu, what did you just say?"

Qiong Xue was quite baffled.

Acquiring land isn't necessarily a good thing, first there's the likelihood of being allocated to an extremely barren, desolate territory.

Secondly.

Once you have the territory, you must resign from all current duties.

That is to say, Baiyu's position as the Chief of Security Bureau in the City of He Mountain, once he acquires land, he can no longer keep.

More importantly.

Once you have territory, you must annually pay a substantial tax to the Imperial, according to the Count's standards.

This tax isn't cheap.

And you must provide soldiers to the Imperial, with each Count according to the size of their territory, having to provide at least five to ten thousand soldiers at any time, available for Imperial deployment.

This is not a small number.

In any case, once you have territory, becoming a territorial noble comes with many stipulations.

And enforce many obligations.

Baiyu's current position as Security Bureau Chief of the City of He Mountain is practically unaffordable.

"No worries, I've considered it thoroughly. Go handle it for me when the time comes, directly find Duke Villiduo Long Shanyun.

Remember.

Have him allocate a piece of territory slightly remote.

Preferably near Great City."

After confirming Baiyu wasn't joking, but had thought it through carefully, Qiong Xue nodded: "Okay, I'll handle it."

Having settled this matter.

Baiyu then turned to Warring States and said: "It's all settled, after a while you can go to my territory.

However.

This won't be resolved immediately.

Think about it.

During this waiting period, how will you avoid further investigation by Great City's follow-up troops?

Though unsure of how Great City will handle this relic.

But.

If you want to avoid complications, I think it's best you aren't discovered by them."

Warring States was very confident: "Don't worry, as long as I activate the stealth system, I can evade most detection.

How long do you estimate your side will take to complete?"

"About seven days."

Baiyu thought for a moment and replied.

"Alright, it's settled then, once you're done, I'll immediately activate Ice City and begin moving.

Let's hope for successful cooperation.

These few days.

You can stay in Ice City, there are plenty of places for enjoyment so you won't find it boring."

Warring States said.

Baiyu straightforwardly asked: "I like reading and learning, do you have a library here?"