King

"I invite everyone here today mainly to discuss the future of the kingdom. Due to the civil war, our Warhammer Kingdom has suffered heavy losses. At this moment, the alien army..."

"snort!"

"snort!"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by two cold shouts in succession. Joseph II was so angry that his face turned livid.

He was the king of the Warhammer Kingdom, and he never expected that his subordinates would be so disrespectful.

Even if there is a family separation, for the sake of the face of the kingdom, in front of outsiders, you should still pretend!

Unfortunately, Joseph II's illusions were eventually shattered. Representatives of the two camps expressed through practical actions that they were unwilling to recognize him as the king.

If it were not for the rules of the game, it is unknown whether King Joseph II would have survived to this day.

The reality is so cruel. Political balance seems to be played by every monarch, but not everyone can play it smoothly. Once the game collapses, you will have to bear the price of backlash.

"Everyone, please calm down. The purpose of inviting you here today is to solve problems, not to intensify conflicts.

The army of ancient remnants is approaching, and the elves are also ready to take action. The Warhammer Kingdom has reached its most dangerous moment.

If you continue to make trouble like this, everyone should know what will happen next.

Reinforcements from the Human Alliance cannot be counted on in the short term. The only one we can rely on now is ourselves. "

Count Renato said seriously.

The split of the Warhammer Kingdom is what the Principality of Moxi wants to see, but only if it waits until after the continental war and not collapse at this time.

The unified Warhammer Kingdom can hardly stop the alien troops, and the Warhammer Kingdom in civil strife has no hope.

As long as it lasted, Count Francis had to bring together all the countries in the Northern Continent to mediate the internal disputes in the Warhammer Kingdom in order to buy time for himself.

“Count Renato, I’ve made you laugh today.

We all have a responsibility for the Kingdom to be where it is now, but some people are always unwilling to admit it.

That’s it!

They are destined to be different people. Instead of reluctantly gathering together and fighting among themselves every day, it is better to simply separate. "

As he spoke, Marshal Borg's tears already fell. As a pillar of the Warhammer Kingdom, now having to personally divide the kingdom that I have fought for most of my life, the feeling is really indescribable.

But there is no way, people can't help themselves in the aristocratic circle. As the representative of the nobles in the western part of the kingdom, he must first safeguard the interests of the group.

After being suppressed by the eastern nobles for hundreds of years, they finally gained the upper hand. As a result, not only did they fail to gain more rights, but they triggered a civil war.

The situation has developed to this point, and he has no way out. The interest groups behind him are pushing him forward as a spokesperson.

"If you separate, just separate, as if someone begged you to be together! You have been fighting for power all day long. Without you guys, the kingdom will only develop better!"

Prime Minister Guy argued.

Since we have gone to the opposite side, we cannot lose our momentum. It has nothing to do with personal preferences. There are interest groups behind everyone, and he also has no choice.

In the blink of an eye, the negotiations reached a deadlock. Separating a family is not as simple as talking about it, it also involves the division of territory.

The civil war has been fought, so it is strange that the border line can be agreed upon in just a few words. If we get entangled in this issue, things will be in trouble.

"You two calm down first. Whether or not to separate your family is your internal matter. As outsiders, we are not in a position to interfere.

But you have to think clearly about one thing. Now that the alien army is approaching, the Warhammer Kingdom is at a critical juncture.

The armies of the Ancient Relics alone have been too much for everyone to deal with. If the elves send out more troops, it will be even more troublesome.

At this critical moment, we need to temporarily put aside our contradictions and unite to tide over the difficulties together.

If you can't do this, then you can bet to see if the alien army will show mercy to you!

No matter how big the conflict of interests is, you must survive first. You'd better think about it carefully, we don't have much time left. "

Count Gustavo tried to persuade him.

As the Alpha Kingdom's envoy to the Warhammer Kingdom, he now has a mission. The life and death of the Warhammer Kingdom is not important, the key is to buy time for your own family.

If these people in front of them persist for one more day, the Alpha Kingdom will have one more day to prepare. Against this background, he naturally didn't want to see the situation get into trouble.

"Count Gustavo, the truth is correct, but if some issues are not explained clearly now, they will become even more unclear in the future.

Putting aside other questions, who will the king follow after the separation?

We can't continue to be the co-owners, right?

Forget it, let’s be generous. Seeing that you suffered heavy losses in the orc invasion, just let His Majesty the King follow you.

It just so happens that most of the royal family's territories are concentrated in the eastern region. If they are divided directly by region, there is no need to continue to struggle with this issue. "

Marshal Borg said with a look of disgust.

At worst, it would be downgraded from a kingdom to a principality. As long as we could get rid of the cheater Joseph II, it would be worth paying a small price.

Just because the western nobles were unwilling to have the title of King Joseph II did not mean that the eastern nobles welcomed him.

In the last orc invasion, both the Kingdom of Alpha and the Principality of Moxi put their armies in the hands of the most capable generals. Only Joseph II, in order to play a political balance, went to command and conquer in person.

The king himself led the troops to the battlefield, which was normal in the Aslant continent, and there was nothing wrong with it.

But once the battle is lost, there will be problems everywhere. Joseph II, who had ruined his family fortune, naturally became the most unpopular person.

Even if you want to shirk the blame, he was the one who took over as the coach, and he personally issued the order, so he naturally has to bear the responsibility for the failure.

"Marshal Berg, you can't say that. Our political system is mature and our government is stable. We can operate independently without anyone else. In contrast, you need His Majesty to take charge of the overall situation.

We have all been friends for many years. How can we take advantage at a time like this?

Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The land in the royal domain can also be replaced. We passed it in a flash, which just happened to solve the current territorial conflict problem.

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As soon as Prime Minister Guy's words came out, everyone was instantly dumbfounded. After a long time of work, the focus of conflict between the eastern and western camps of the Warhammer Kingdom turned out to be "not wanting a king."

For a king to be so despised, Joseph II was the first in history. Needless to say, just abdicate!

Thinking about Joseph II's shady operations in the past few years, even the royalists have nothing to say.

If he hadn't insisted on going his own way, with the strength of the Warhammer Kingdom, he wouldn't have lost so miserably in the war.

If they had responded proactively from the beginning, they had every hope of preserving most of the kingdom's territory and not being baptized by war.

The eastern nobles hated Joseph II for his blind command, which caused them to lose their hometown; the western nobles hated him for using the coalition of western nobles as cannon fodder in order to maintain balance.

When something like this happened, he should have taken the initiative to admit his mistake, step down and take responsibility, so as to ease domestic conflicts. It's a pity that Joseph II just refused to give up his position.

In the subsequent reconstruction work, Joseph II continued to pursue his balancing strategy and carried out the show to the end, making the royalists not want to speak.

Renato and Gustavo looked at each other, both showing helpless expressions. Asking the king to abdicate is also a taboo.

It's not that he's worried about offending Joseph II, it's mainly that he considers his boss's thoughts. If he gets hurt because of this, it will be a loss of blood.

They don't mind leaving and slamming the door if they can get away with it. Unexpectedly, the situation on the battlefield requires them to reconcile the internal conflicts in the Warhammer Kingdom. Even if they know that there will be no good results in getting involved in such things, they can only bite the bullet.

"Your Majesty, what do you think of this matter?"

Count Renato asked angrily.

It is a miracle that the king got this job. Renato doubted very much that if Joseph II kept tossing him any longer, he would be able to guillotine himself.

Of course, the greater possibility is to die suddenly. Since the end of the Holy See era, there has been no precedent for the execution of a king in the continent of Aslant.

"snort!"

After giving a cold shout, Joseph II slammed the table and said: "You have already made arrangements, why are you asking me?

Don't you just want me to abdicate? As long as it can maintain the unity of the kingdom, I can make concessions! "

In the past, this was definitely a touching sacrifice. Unfortunately, now that the two factions have joined forces to force the palace, there is no room for maneuver.

"In that case, let the eldest prince and second prince succeed to the throne!

For the sake of fairness, the royal realm is divided directly into two, and we draw lots to decide which prince will be the monarch on which side. "

Marshal Borg said mentally and physically exhausted.

There is nothing crueler than destroying the kingdom you have worked for most of your life with your own hands. But things have developed to this point, and separation is the best choice.

In the past civil wars, both sides were stained with each other's blood. Reluctantly sitting together will only make the conflict more acute.

Directly split into two, with the addition of the royal family as a buffer, both sides have the opportunity to calm down and think about how to deal with the alien invasion.

"good!"

"good!"

…

A series of cheers hit Joseph II hard, causing him to faint on the spot.

The people were so frightened that they hurriedly called the priest to come and rescue him. It doesn't matter if the joint-stock country is divided, but if the king is forced to death, it will be a big trouble.

Essentially, both parties chose two princes to succeed them in order to avoid being accused of being "rebellious ministers and traitors". If Joseph II died here, all his work would have been in vain.

Fortunately, it was just anger, and under the treatment of the priest, Joseph II saved his life. It's just that the whole thing has been severely damaged, and it's no longer as high-spirited as before.

…

News spread that the Warhammer Kingdom was divided into two, and soon caused a major earthquake in the continent of Aslant. Although they still retain their names and consider each other to be legitimate, everyone knows that another kingdom has fallen.

"Eastern Warhammer Kingdom" and "Western Warhammer Kingdom", as you can tell by their names, they are the result of compromise between the two sides.

In normal times, all human nations would have to intervene! They are all playing so willfully, where does the royal power go?

Even though it is still the Warhammer royal family that will inherit the throne, everyone knows that the two new kings who have been unveiled will most likely be ignored.

There was no chance to struggle, and the royal family's family fortune was completely ruined by Joseph II. The little remaining strength that can preserve the royal family's inheritance is the result of everyone's face.

Hudson didn't know what the monarchs of various countries thought. Anyway, he was very satisfied with the current situation in the Warhammer Kingdom.

Sometimes "1+1" does not equal 2. After the two conflicting interest groups are separated, the chances of cheating each other's teammates are reduced, and they can play a greater role on the battlefield.

The next step is to protect your own interests and not worry about them not being careful. Even if the Warhammer Kingdom falls, there will still be many noble castles that will hold on.

The ancient relics are just a general term. I am afraid only they can figure out how many races there are.

Too many people means too many things, not to mention a multi-racial alliance. Now when we are conquering the world, we can still work together for the sake of interests. After we have achieved results, it will be time to fall apart.

Not every race has high ambitions. Most of the ancient relics just want to get a piece of land suitable for survival, and there are almost no ones who want to compete for continental hegemony.

It's not that these people don't have great ambitions, it's just that their racial population is limited. Especially those small tribes with a population of only tens of thousands. If they are allowed to fight for the continent, do they really think they are a giant dragon per capita?

In Hudson's view, as long as the Warhammer Kingdom survives the first wave, divisions will occur within the ancient relics.

Realizing that the human race is difficult to deal with, some unambitious races will choose to give up when things get better and turn to the offensive to clean up the rear.

For the Alpha Kingdom, one less enemy means a better chance of winning. Even if there are just a few small races, it might be the straw that breaks the camel's back at the critical moment.

Standing on the pavilion, watching the knights challenging the Warcraft in the ring, and looking down at the cheering crowd below, Hudson discovered that opening a "Colosseum" would be a good idea.

After the knights in their own territory have completed the challenge, they can also relax restrictions and attract knights from outside to challenge them with the slogan that whoever defeats the World of Warcraft will get it.

Not only can you sell tickets, but you can also collect a registration fee.

Anyway, the last remaining monsters are all die-hard beasts, and they are not so easy to surrender. Even if they win, the fight will probably be in vain.

It’s okay if you don’t want to pay, you just need to help once. Hudson's requirements were not high, and he could just follow along and contribute during the Continental War.

"Mr. Jose, you came from the royal capital. How much do you know about the Colosseum?"

Hudson asked concerned.

Even though the plan is good, it still needs people to implement it. In the entire southeastern province, there is only one Colosseum in Beida City, which can explain many problems.

If the money in this industry were easy to make, nobles from all over the country would have followed the trend long ago, and it would not have been popularized until now.

"Count, the operation of the Colosseum is very simple. It is nothing more than a field, plus "animals" and "people".

In the case of mountainous areas, it is not difficult to meet these conditions. The key lies in the difficulty of making a profit.

By relying solely on ticket revenue, you can at best protect your capital. The real money comes from the commission from betting games.

In addition, selling some food, providing special services, and compensation after fights are also important sources of income.

Based on the actual situation of the territory, unless the Colosseum is placed in Dadir City to attract nobles from neighboring counties to come and watch, it will be difficult to balance the income and expenditure. "

After listening to Jose's analysis, Hudson was also helpless. Mountain Territory seems to have all the internal organs, but this sparrow is too small after all.

The light industry is textiles and the heavy industry is iron making. But these are all handicraft workshops, and the workers are completely dependent on him, the lord.

Spending power is a joke. Even if Hudson was willing to find cash as wages, these people couldn't spend it, or were reluctant to spend it.

Under the premise that the lord provides food, clothing, housing and transportation, everyone's desire to consume is almost zero.

Of course, their thin pockets also determine their low desires. The goal in life: to have enough food, and the further pursuit: to have good food.

For spiritual pursuits, tickets may be issued as rewards. After all, no one can expect a group of guys who can’t afford a few copper coins to spend money.

I can only think about increasing everyone's income and changing the ration system to cash payment.

Most of the income from the territory was used by Hudson to invest in the construction of the territory, and a small part was used to support the army.

The Mountain Territory is still running a fiscal deficit, so there is no surplus value that can be distributed!

If the internal purchasing power is not enough, the external purchasing power cannot be raised either. Seeing the mainland war approaching, the nobles are busy expanding their armies and preparing for war. Who has spare money to spend?

"Then put the Colosseum in Dadir City!

The remaining monsters are all stubborn. They have been defeated more than a dozen times in a row and have no intention of surrendering.

We have also tried coercion and inducement, but it still has no effect. The possibility of being recaptured is already very low.

Simply use it as a prize to attract knights from all over the world to challenge. According to our rules, whoever can make the monsters surrender after the fight will be given to them.

The registration fee should be set at fifty gold coins. With such a small amount of money, in exchange for a chance to become a Warcraft knight, many people should take the bait.

After all, challenging in the ring is much safer than trying your luck outside.

As long as a few lucky people succeed, there will be no worries about subsequent popularity.

In this way, even the money for hiring beast fighters was saved. If it is run well, maybe the Colosseum can still make some money.

Of course, whether the Colosseum can make money is not the point. The key is that it can promote the spirit of martial arts! "

Words are not the focus, but when it comes to actual actions, it is all about money.

The closer the war goes, the more valuable the products that can enhance strength become. Taking Warcraft cubs as an example, the price has soared by 40% compared to before the outbreak of the continental war.

This is because it requires long-term cultivation, otherwise the price will rise even more fiercely.

If there is a chance to get an adult monster, even if it is just a low-level monster, the little nobles will also flock to it.

Compared with ordinary knights, Warcraft knights have more advantages whether they make achievements or run away after defeat.

No matter how low the success rate is, many people will be tempted to try.

It seems that the registration fee is not much, but there are more than one monster left for them to challenge, and it is not a small amount after one round.

What's more, it's not possible to make an appointment right away by signing up for the challenge. The time spent queuing in the middle also requires a lot of consumption.

Whether it is food, clothing, housing, transportation, or going to a few games, they are all contributing profits to Mr. Hudson.

If the profits are good, Hudson doesn't mind making this industry bigger and stronger, capturing more monsters and putting them in the Colosseum.

When necessary, you can also trick the World of Warcraft and feed them some Ha's Growth Potion to stimulate the nobles' enthusiasm for participation.

"Earl, would the knights in the territory have any objections to doing this?

After all, our Warcraft Legion plan has just started, and there are still many knights watching eagerly. "

Jose said slightly hesitantly.

As an outsider, there are usually many things to consider. Especially those matters that touch the interests of local knights, we have to be cautious.

"Don't worry, I will talk to everyone about this. If anyone has any opinions, let them come to me. You only need to elect a responsible person for the Colosseum."

Hudson said calmly.

The lack of World of Warcraft is only a temporary thing. In recent days, Maxim and Bear Stearns have not been idle.

I go out early every day and come back late every day, or even go out for several days in a row, just to check out the Black Rock Mountains. When the situation is almost understood, it's time to take action.

Of course, for safety reasons, these monsters will not be sent to the mountain territory immediately, but will make a big circle from the outside.

Even if there are high-level monsters following the scent, they will be traced to other places first.

What's more, if you have to act, then you must act in a measured way. It's not like all the low-level monsters in a certain area are wiped out. If there are a few monsters missing in each area, it won't cause any trouble at all.

Originally, the law of the jungle was a predator among the monsters. It was a common thing in the world of monsters to catch a few low-level monsters and eat them when passing high-level monsters.

As long as they don't occupy territory for a long time, the local high-level monsters won't care. Even if they meet head-on, it's just a matter of fighting.

As long as you grasp the appropriateness, things will be within control. The only problem is that the number of monsters that can be captured is limited.

But this is nothing, there are not many knights in the Mountain Territory. Even if you add the entire Koslow family, you can't make up 800 knights.

Considering that the army also needs a commander, the Warcraft Legion only needs to have a strength of 300 people. Subsequent expansion of the establishment will have to wait until the younger generation grows up.

Not all knights are qualified to challenge Warcraft. Those little guys who have just become knights are no match for Warcraft at all and can only raise Warcraft cubs.

It seems that the gap is huge, but the actual demand is not as much as expected. The main purpose of continuing to capture monsters is to increase the survivability of the officers on the battlefield.

You must know that most of these people are brought out by Hudson. I dare not say how incredible his abilities are, at least he came out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.