My Frostmourne can't be so cute

"Then it doesn't have to be, Mayor Ballathus. You and Baron Rivendare go back first, and we have something to talk about in private next."

Alsace did not give the mayor any chance of flattering. He politely refused the invitation of the mayor of Balathus and issued a "dismissal order" to him and Baron Rivendell.

The smile on Mayor Ballathus's face froze, but Baron Rivendell showed a gloating expression.

Hillbilly, ignorant... Is your Royal Highness such a good relationship person?

——Baron Rivendell curled his lips, laughed at this "colleague" in his heart, and then after performing a standard noble courtesy to Arthas, he turned and left.

The mayor of Balathus had embarrassment on his face, but he did not dare not obey Alsace's orders. After bidding farewell in a panic, the old man also staggered away.

Seeing the two black spots gradually moving towards Stratholme town, Vereesa finally couldn't help asking her own question.

"Alsace, what is going on? That old man named Barathos, is this the mayor of this place? But why is there still a baron here as the lord?"

Vereesa looked at Arthas curiously and asked.

"Is such that……"

Arthas smiled and explained to Vereesa.

Lordaeron implemented a system of enfeoffment. In the past thousand years, Lordaeron's territory has been expanding and finally became the human kingdom with the most extensive territory after the Arathor Empire.

In this process, countless little nobles and small kingdoms were conquered by the Menethil family and became vassals of Lordaeron, in order to better govern the country and to reward their outstanding contributions in the expansion process. The courtiers of Alsace, the ancestors of Alsace divided the vast territory into small parts and entrusted them to the nobles in the kingdom.

For example, in Hearthglen, the ancestors of Tirion Fording once owned this land, and after returning to Lordaeron, they are still the masters here. In addition to having their own army, the Fording family has many more Privileges protected by the Law of Lordaeron.

Of course, the authority of the lords in their own territories is an impact on the concentration of royal power. In the past period of time, in order to weaken the authority of these high lords, several Lordaeron kings successively implemented a dual co-governance system.

The so-called dual co-governance means that in some important cities, the royal family appoints city managers to handle government affairs on behalf of the royal family, report directly to the royal family, and manage the residents here together with the lords.

Stratholme, as the largest border city in northern Lordaeron, naturally belongs to the category of these important cities.

Although the Rivendell family has sovereignty over this place, the mayor of Barathos was appointed by Alsace's father, King Terenas, to assist, or be a supervisor with a sense of surveillance.

Once Baron Rivendare has any actions that may be detrimental to the royal family, Mayor Balathus will pass the news to Lordaeron the first time through a unique channel.

Under this dual co-governance system, if the high lords want to seek rebellion or rebellion, they must first resolve the mayors and mayors around them.

This is certainly not a simple matter. These people are usually loyal to the royal family and are not so easy to buy; and even if the lords succeed in buying them, how sure is it that these guys are completely trustworthy?

After overthrowing the original lord, isn’t it the managers appointed by the royal family that are most likely to become the new lord?

The conflict of interest makes these mayors and lord adults always dislike each other; and most of the two sides have nothing to do with each other.

Before there is conclusive evidence, the privileges of the nobles protected by the law cannot be violated; and correspondingly, these managers who represent the authority of the royal family are not so easy to deal with.

This is also the reason why Baron Rivendell and Mayor Barathos do not get along so harmoniously anymore.

Arthas spoke for a long time, but Vereesa was even more confused.

"Alsace...I...I don't understand..."

While holding onto the corner of Sister Alleria's clothes, Vereesa said to Arthas timidly; her heart was full of self-blame-why is she so stupid?Alsace has already said so much!(To be continued.)

Chapter 651 The Sad Jaina

"Don't understand? It doesn't matter, this is not Vereesa you should know..."

Arthas smiled and said.

"Sister Alleria..."

Vereesa was still a little unwilling, she turned her head and looked at her sister with a pitiful look.

Alleria was so amused by Vereesa's appearance that she couldn't help reaching out and squeezing her sister's face.

This silly little girl, when she was in Quel'Thalas, every time she and Sylvanas talked about the Silvermoon Council, she would shout boring, and then ran to other rooms to hide.

Now, because of Alsace's simple words, this little girl became interested in politics?

——I don’t want to stay in the female college!For some reason, Alleria had such thoughts in her heart.

The easygoing Alleria thought so, Sylvanas, who had always looked at Arthas uncomfortable, was not so good at talking.

Seeing that her sister Vereesa was more and more deeply influenced by Alsace, Sylvanas's worry became more and more intense.

In these few days, we must have a good talk with this damn human sex/ghost prince, and we must keep him away from his little sister!

At this moment, Paul approached the mound where Alsace was and attracted everyone's attention.

"is there anything?"

Arthas asked Paul.

"His Royal Highness Prince Arthas, the camp has been set up, next...?"

Paul bowed slightly, and then asked Alsace.

Unlike Kanter, the captain of the Royal Guard of Lordaeron who was promoted by King Terenas, the reason why Paul was able to go to this day was entirely because of Alsace.

In other words, it was the close relationship between Helena and Alleria Windrunner, his wife of the High Elf, who was resting in Lordaeron's home, that made him enter Arthas's sight.

Of course, Paul himself is not an incompetent person, otherwise he would not be able to pass the selection of the Royal Guard of Lordaeron, but sometimes, what people lack is just that little opportunity.

But Paul is a very down-to-earth person. Although he is in a high position, he does not have the arrogant attitude of upstarts. Whether he is facing his former colleagues or the Lordaeron royal family he is loyal to, he looks sincere.

This is also an important quality that Alsace appreciates Paul.

"Next, let's stay here for a while, and we still need to wait for other troops to come and join here. Daily training cannot be stopped, but if everyone wants to go to Stratholme, there is nothing wrong. Don’t affect the people there, and at the same time keep our goals confidential."

Arthas told Paul.

Said to be the commander of the army, but Arthas could never be responsible for everything. Paul was his helper chosen by King Terenas.

"I understand, Prince Arthas, I will let everyone know."

Paul nodded and replied.

"Yeah. Then Mograine, shall we... go?"

For Paul Alsace was still very relieved, he reached out and patted Paul on the shoulder, and then said to Mograine.

"Okay."

Mograine had a smile on his staid face at this time. Although he had left the Royal Guard of Lordaeron for many years, he would never forget his oath of allegiance to the Menethil family.

What's more, he and Alsace had a deeper friendship. Six years ago, they had been partners for a long time.