From Baron's Second Son to Dragon Rider

"You mean, the actions you took were suggested by a caravan leader?"

After hearing this news, Krober keenly smelled a hint of something unusual.

He originally thought that these people took action because of their own hatred, but now it seems that the truth is far from that simple.

They are just tools that are instructed and used by others.

Then, Krober said sternly:

"Tell me all the information about the caravan leader, word for word, in detail! Only in this way can you get a glimmer of hope."

Hearing that there was still a chance to survive, the man seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw, and couldn't wait to speak and tell everything he knew.

It turned out that they were just some idle hooligans in the territory. Although their lives were not rich, their family conditions were not bad, and at least they didn't have to worry about their livelihood.

However, fate suddenly changed drastically one day.

The inhumane massacre came to their homeland, ruthlessly taking away many lives, including their parents.

Not only that, the wealth accumulated by the family over the years was also looted in the chaos.

In the end, these young people who lost their support became homeless, and their property fell into Krober's pocket as spoils of war.

They didn't have the courage to ask their own lord for money, so they kept sulking and wanted to seek revenge on these bastards who caused their family to be destroyed.

However, what was unexpected was that these guys turned into the lord's guards!

The concept of lord supremacy has long been deeply rooted in their minds.

Therefore, they couldn't even vent their inner dissatisfaction and could only drink to relieve their sorrow on weekdays.

But the problem was that he was penniless and had no money to buy wine!

So he had to wander around and run to various taverns to eat free meals.

Finally one day, he was caught by the bartender of the tavern and was almost beaten to death.

At this critical moment, a businessman from the Emerald Kingdom stepped forward and saved him.

This generous merchant not only helped him advance the wine money, but also warmly invited him to enjoy the food and wine together.

At the wine table, he shared his inner resentment and dissatisfaction with the merchant, and the merchant comforted him very considerately.

This made him feel good about the merchant.

So under the influence of alcohol, he told all the causes and consequences of the matter, including his dissatisfaction with his own lord.

After listening to his venting, the merchant gave him such an idea.

"My friend, you should know that it is not a wise choice to challenge the lord's majesty, but you can unite your neighbors, friends and others and let them join you in scolding those soldiers.

If the guys don't react after scolding, it means that they are not valued by the lord.

Then you can go a step further and secretly throw some stones, or even kick them in the back.

Believe me, the lord will not kill his own people for a few unappreciated captive soldiers."

After listening to the merchant's idea, he suddenly realized it. After thanking the merchant, he hurriedly left the tavern to find his former friends and take action with them.

What happened next was clear to Krober himself.

After listening to this guy's explanation, Krober frowned.

"Can you tell where the merchant came from?"

From this incident, Krober deduced that the identity of the merchant was definitely not that simple.

The idea he came up with was ostensibly for the people in front of him, but in fact it was to provoke the relationship between the soldiers and the people.

Moreover, this method will cause some people in the territory to be dissatisfied with Krober, thus affecting Krober's rule.

It can't be called vicious, but it can be said to be a rather disgusting idea.

"My lord, I guess that merchant should be from the Emerald Kingdom in the north."

The young man thought about it and gave his answer very firmly.

"When I talked to him, I keenly captured some characteristics of his common language, that is, the unique transposition in the southern region of the Emerald Kingdom."

"The secret of these transpositions was learned from a merchant friend in the Emerald Kingdom before. Even if ordinary people want to listen, I am afraid it is difficult to detect the subtle differences."

After hearing this answer, Krober showed a satisfied expression.

At least now, he has clearly known where this hostility comes from.

Next, he only needs to take corresponding measures to deal with it.

Krober's eyes turned to the dozen young people kneeling on the ground.

The original anger has dissipated a lot at this moment, but for those who dare to challenge the authority of the lord, they must pay the price they deserve.

"Put them all in patrol teams, and follow the team to fight bandits and take in refugees.

Provide them with basic food and lodging, but no military pay.

If they are still alive after three years, give them the treatment of formal soldiers."

Such punishment can not only teach these young people a lesson, but also contribute to the security and development of the territory.

At the same time, it is also a warning to other people with bad intentions.

Let Herman take these guys away, and Klober hurried back to the castle. He still had a lot of things to discuss with old man Foster.

When he arrived at the castle, old man Foster had already written the letter to redeem Christina, and was waiting for the ink to dry before letting the raven send it to the Flower Crown City.

"My lord, you are here."

When Foster saw Klober rushing back in a hurry, he hurriedly stood up to greet him.

"Sit down, Grandpa Foster, there are only two of us here, so there is no need to pay so much attention to etiquette."

In private occasions, and even in some public occasions, Klober hoped to talk to old man Foster with a more intimate name.

"Master Klober, you are now a viscount, and you need to maintain your dignity in front of the ministers in the future. If you use such partiality, I am afraid that your vassals will be alienated."

Although Foster also hopes to be like Klober before, Klober will definitely be promoted to the title of earl and marquis in the future.

By that time, if he was too partial to him, it might lead to dissatisfaction among other vassals.

Foster did not want to cause trouble to Kroeber.

"It's okay."

Kroeber waved his hand indifferently. He already had an answer in his mind about this matter. Maybe Foster would be the first and last feudal noble under his command.

Kroeber did not have the idea of ​​overthrowing the existing system. He just had a better solution, which we will talk about later.

"Let's get down to business, Grandpa Foster.

We will send someone to the Red Crab Island of the Emerald Kingdom right now to find the ruling family there, the Crab Claw Family, to borrow a sum of gold coins.

The more the better, and the interest rate can be as high as you want, but the repayment period must be long.

As for the repayment date, it is best not to repay within the next two years, and then start repaying after two years."

Hearing what Krober said, Foster's eyes widened and asked in disbelief:

"Master Krober, why is this? The financial situation of Black Feather Island is good at present, and the gold coins in stock are enough for you to squander.

Why do we have to borrow from other families? And it is the Crab Claw Family that we have never contacted before."

It's no wonder that Foster was surprised. Even Krober made a temporary decision while riding on the way to the castle.