The news of the KPA's success in repelling the subhuman alliance soon reached Lionroar, and the southern nobles who learned of this could be described as ecstatic.Those damn bastards have finally been driven away!
The new king's army is still powerful.However, when the problem of the Southern Rebellion was resolved, the nobles turned around and began to reckon with their own interests.The southern nobles had naturally heard a little about the rumors about the new king, but this was where they were worried.If Owen had been a traditional king who admired the aristocratic feudal system, he would not have thought too much about it, and the nobles of the South would have chosen to surrender to him without hesitation.But the problem is that after the new king occupied Dongsheng Fortress and Junhui City, he recovered the land and privileges of the nobles, and actively promoted reforms and established a new system.This touched the core interests of the nobles of the southern realm.How could they willingly hand over the territory that had been passed down from generation to generation by the family?
But if they disobey the new king, what can the nobles of the southern realm do in the face of overwhelming power?
Doesn't seem like there's anything you can do.Lion's Roar, Inner City.In a certain luxurious house, there were more than two dozen nobles who wanted to keep their territory, and most of them were famous families in the south.Count Reargan, who was sitting on the main seat, that is, summoned everyone over, glanced around and asked: "The rebellion in the south has finally subsided, but it is also the time for us nobles to live and die.Ladies and gentlemen, will you give your realm to the new king?
”The nobles present all shook their heads decisively."
But what if we don't want to?"
The baron, who sat at the end, analyzed: "The new king's army is so strong, it is not a problem to sweep the entire southern border, and we have no power to resist at all." ”"yes, we can't beat it.""
Alas—the new king's military strength is far superior to ours."
The other nobles agreed with what the baron said, and they all frowned."
Don't be so downcast."
Count Reargan wanted to boost his morale, "The new king's army is certainly powerful, but we are not without opportunities. ”"What's the chance?
We've all seen the power of muskets, even knights' armor can pierce them, what can we do against the new king's army?
”Another nobleman questioned.Those present chimed in.Knowing that they couldn't be defeated, they were unwilling to send them to death, after all, their own lives were the most important."
Guys, listen to me."
Count Reargan suddenly raised his voice to drown out everyone's voices.After everyone's eyes were focused on himself, he continued, "I didn't let you fight the new king's army.Moreover, the musket, although powerful, was not without weaknesses.It's really hard to stop in an open place, but in a confined space, it's restrictive. ”"What do you mean?"
Someone asked."
Isn't Count Claude actively preparing for a celebration feast?
In order to deal with the affairs of the southern realm, the new king will definitely participate this time. ”Count Reargan slowly said his plan: "Since we are attending a banquet, the new king should not bring too many guards, as long as we arrange enough manpower in the lord's castle to find the right time to capture the new king in one fell swoop, and the situation after that will be decided by us." ”"You've colluded with Earl Claude?"
Some nobles were surprised."
Not yet."
Count Reargan shook his hand, "However, I have already written to invite him, and with what I know about him, he certainly does not want to hand over the territory, and will definitely choose to cooperate with us." ”"This, this is a rebellion......" a timid nobleman worried, "If we fail, we will die without a place to bury." ”"What are you afraid of?"
Count Reargan glanced at the other party with disdain, "Owen Wells has indeed captured the royal capital, but he has not yet held an enthronement ceremony and made a public announcement, so he is not our king."
I heard that the fourth princess is still alive, and we can support a puppet queen to ascend to the throne. ”Seeing that everyone was still hesitating, he continued to strike while the fire was hot."
There's nothing to think about, there's only one chance.If we succeed, we will not only be able to keep our territory, but we will also be able to gain more benefits.If we do nothing, we will have nothing. ”These words irritated the nobles present and caused a commotion.Yes, they can't sit still, they must take action to defend their interests."
Count Reargan, we all listen to you!
What's next?
”The nobles finally made up their minds and did it!
Seeing this, Count Reargan smiled with satisfaction and said, "I need you to send some reliable knights......
After explaining, he turned his head to look at the knights who had recently been recruited."
Lingshan Knight, you have to get ready, too.""
Yes."
The Knight of Lingshan nodded in response.The Knights of Ridge Mountain were the previous commander who had escaped from the Great Wall of the Frontier, and when he fled to Lion's Roar City to learn of White's defeat, Earl Reargan summoned them to his command.On the other side, Dryden Claude had just returned from the Eastrise Fortress and was about to go to his father to report what he had seen."
Oh!
My son, you came back just in time. ”Count Claude beckoned his son to come quickly."
Oh?
What's going on here?
”Dryden walked over curiously, but his father handed him a letter and urged him to read it quickly."
I see."
After reading the letter, Dryden calmly closed the letter."
Father, what are you going to do?""
Working with them, of course."
Count Claude replied as he pleased: "If you succeed, you will be able to keep your territory."
But this is a great crime of rebellion, and there can be no mistakes, so I would like to ask you to help me make this plan more impeccable. ”"Oh, that's it."
Dryden nodded."
Is there anything you want to say?""
Free novels bring you joy and joy ---> storyskyline.net
Father."
Dryden tossed the letter aside, "I want you to support the new king. ”"Huh?!"
Count Claude's eyes widened in shock, and he did not expect that his sons had defected to the new king."
What nonsense are you talking about, the new king is ready to take our territory.The territory in my hand will be passed on to you sooner or later, and you are actually ready to give it to others, are you dizzy?
”"No, father."
Dryden shook his head, "I'm very clear-headed. ”"And why are you?""
Listen to me, father."
Dryden explained, "I went to the Eastrise Fortress and Dawn City, where there were no nobles, and the order of the city was much better.After an in-depth conversation with my friend Kulos Yum, I fully realized the disadvantages of the old system and the great benefits of the new system. ”"Unified decrees, planning, and allocations have made the best use of land resources, and the mode of production has shifted to a more efficient factory model, resulting in great wealth, and the nobles who participated in it have reaped more lucrative profits than before, and it is no wonder that they are willing to give up their domains."
To be honest, Count Claude did not understand what his son was saying."
You ......" he opened his mouth and thought for a long time before he said: "It's not a light brainwash." ”"No, father, you didn't understand."
Dryden had no choice but to use the cake mentioned by Kuros, "It's like the income from governing your territory is a small cake, and under the new system, this cake will be made so big that if you shovel a piece from it, it will be bigger than the previous small cake." ”"I don't believe it."
The Earl of Claude was still stubborn."
Father, I didn't believe it at first, but I went to ask those nobles, and I also looked at the account sheets, and they were all true."
The son's words made Count Claude shake a little, can it really be better than before?
Seeing that his father was still hesitating, Dryden decided to take advantage of the situation and push it again."
Father, have you forgotten?
When the new king first came to the city of the Lion's Roar, he did not attend a banquet or stay in the castle, and left the next day.He doesn't trust us, and he's sure to be wary of going to the celebration feast, and it seems to me that your plan has almost zero chance of success. ”As soon as this remark came out, it hit the pain point of Count Claude.Of course, he didn't want to hand over the territory, but if the operation failed, not only would he lose the territory, but he would also lose his life.Thinking of this, Count Claude suddenly felt a little afraid."
That'......
Then I hastened to write to them to reject them. ”"Wait a minute, father."
Dryden hurriedly stopped his father and smiled maliciously."
Don't refuse, but promise them on the surface first, and it will be a great gift from us to the new king."