"Father! You insist on coming back here at this time...... Isn't it a joke about the whole family? A middle-aged man frowned, complaining about his father.

He stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, watching several servants trying to clear the sand piled up in the yard to the door.

Outside, on the street, a car pulling a cannon was passing by, because the wet street did not raise any smoke. After all, this is a seaside city, and it is a clean and tidy ferry city after all.

This family is an old nobleman in Ferry City, and Kangning is the surname of this family, which has begun to decline when Ferry City was not ruled by Iran Hill, and its reputation is not very bright.

Later, however, Irlanhill ruled Ferry City, which first began to make a fortune on seafood and sea salt, and became a city with better economic conditions in Irlanhill.

And this family, which also relied on seafood, and then entered the shipbuilding market, has become such a rich and huge family today.

"We've all arrived in Seris, and it's not impossible to live there for a few months, anyway, the third child has his own property there, and if we don't come back, there won't be any problems......," the middle-aged man was very dissatisfied, didn't hear his father's response, and continued to chatter.

It's no secret that Ferry City has become the front line, even nuclear weapons have been launched, and people with a little background can know a seven-seven-eight-eight as soon as they ask.

What's more, in order to recruit and prepare for war, the top management of Iran Hill did not hide anything, newspapers and radio are reporting news about this in detail, and there are even many video materials on the TV set.

He was dressed in a sumptuous outfit, the latest from Iran Hill this year, with voluminous sleeves and a brocade belt around his waist, which could be hung with crystal clear ornaments to flatter his taste.

This popular garment, known as Hanfu by Iran Hill's top management, is circulating in high society, and many people like to wear this kind of loose clothes, carefully selecting the most precious silk fabrics, and decorating them with tasteful decorations, which will definitely make others envious.

The family was wealthy, and the servants who were so wealthy that the servants used in the family were carefully selected and dressed in fine clothes. They are also among the best households in Ferry City, and they are the upper class of the upper class.

After all, they are one of the first nobles to follow the dragon, and in the past few years, they have worked diligently and cooperated with the emperor to expand the shipbuilding industry, which can be regarded as outstanding meritorious service, and they have even been awarded a knighthood, looking like a thriving family road.

"Father! Look at this street! Is this where we should come back? The middle-aged man flicked his wide sleeves and spoke again very reluctantly: "Look at it, look at this chaos!" ”

"Even if you insist on coming back, the third brother and I can accompany you back, and what do you want the second brother to come back to. There are so many family members, doesn't this put our Corning family in danger? He walked over, stood behind the stubborn old man, and continued to ask.

The old man still didn't speak, but watched his servants clean up the originally beautiful but now dilapidated courtyard, and his eyes were full of satisfaction.

As if he hadn't heard his son's question, he raised his feet and walked forward, until he walked to the big pond that he liked most on weekdays, looked at the turbid water inside, and sighed a little distressedly: "It's a pity, a good fish in a pond." ”

The old man was not so old at that time, and he personally went to sea with his few remaining servants, followed behind Lawrence's flagship, and fought against the sea with his own hands.

Every time he returned with a full load, he made the Corning family richer, and every time he returned with a full load, his family became more prosperous and powerful. The eldest of his four sons has always been by his side, the second has become a high-ranking official of the Fisheries Administration, the third has established a factory in Seris, and the fourth has become a naval commander from Lawrence.

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

"It is the unwritten rule of the nobility to shoulder the duty of defending the territory when the enemy attacks! The Corning family has no way to fight for His Majesty, but they must insist on this noble glory. The people are there, and the city is in the ...... The city is dead, the people are dead......" the old man finally spoke, and said to his son.

"Then the women and children should also be ......," the middle-aged man still persuaded.

"Women and children! It's also the women and children of the Corning family! What they eat is the food of the Corning family, and what they use is the gold coins of the Corning family! Then, it is time to be loyal to the empire together with the Corning family! ”

"But Father! You have to leave a trace of blood for the Kangning family, right? The middle-aged man was already begging with tears.

"If the demons win, there will be no future for humanity! I swore my allegiance to this nation, and the Corning family must fulfill their oath! The old man stretched out his shriveled hand, stroked his son's cheek, and sighed regretfully.

His sons had forgotten what they had been through, and the family of a dozen or so gathered together hungry and had to survive on some seafood. It was Iran Hill who improved the sailing boats that allowed the fishing industry to flourish.

At that time, every day they could see the changes in Ferry City, the expansion of the salt works, and the newly built dockyards. They used all the money to contract several docks, and then they were on the fast track to making a fortune.

Obviously, these young people may have forgotten the poor days of the past, the embarrassment and misery of the world before the arrival of Iran Hill, as well as the depravity and darkness.

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

"What makes you forget the nobility of being a nobleman? Dressed in fine clothes and tasting spicy wine, have you even had the courage to bear the burden of death? My son...... We are nobler than civilians, not because we have money, but because we are responsible! Now, take your courage and do what you have to do! The old man still said stubbornly.

The old man's hand full of gemstone rings patted his son's shoulder: "Is it okay to look like a man?" We leave and let those poor, unclothed civilians come and fight for us? Are you kidding? If the demon breaks through this city, then the Corning family, all ages, should be on the list of sacrifices for the country! ”

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

Just as he was desperate, a young man who looked much younger than him, but looked, walked up, followed by a young officer.

The young man stood in front of the old man, bowed his head slightly, and shouted, "Father, this officer wants to ask us for help......

"Excuse me, Mr. Corning! My troops are going to set up a defensive line nearby, and if we can, a few houses on this side, we will requisition...... I know you're a respected nobleman here......"

"There was nothing wrong with that! I can help you strengthen your defenses, and you can transform them however you want! If you think it's affecting your vision, it's okay to blow it up! The old man smiled and spoke first.

"You really know what is righteous." The young officer didn't expect his request to be agreed to so easily, and he felt a little unreal.

"If you can, give me a gun, and I'll see if these demons have the guts to enter my room!" The old man's tone was full of contempt, as if the battle in front of him was already in his hands.

The young officer hesitated, then lifted the holster at his waist, pulled out the pistol inside, checked the bullets in the magazine, and handed it to the old man: "You take the ...... for 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 child! The demon really hit here, and the last bullet is left for me! ”

The third child caught the pistol and trembled with fright, but he could only nod and agree: "Yes...... Father's ...... The devil can't hit here. ”

Hearing the old man say this, the young officer also laughed, and opened his mouth to comfort: "Sir Corning! If a demon appears to you, I'm dead! So, don't worry about anything. ”

"Yes, with you here, I don't have to worry about anything as an old man!" The old man nodded, then patted the young officer on the shoulder: "I won't take a step back!" Humanity does not take a step back! Ellen Hill made us stand up, then we won't kneel down again! ”

"Long live Your Majesty the Emperor! Long live Iran Hill! The young officer stood solemnly and saluted, then turned and walked out of the courtyard with more disciplined steps than when he had entered.

Before the courtyard door was closed, a middle-aged man wearing armor and pressing the long sword at his waist walked into the courtyard with heroic steps.

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'm back too! ”

"I always felt that as a nobleman, I couldn't disgrace the empire." The old man made a gesture of please: "When I see you young people, I know that we nobles still have a spirit and spirit." ”

"Your Majesty gives us the dawn, and I will never live to see the afterglow of the empire!" The young man pressed the long sword at his waist and said firmly: "If we wait for the nobles to die, the Orchid Hill Empire will not die!" ”