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"Sir Robert, what are you doing?"

Hudson asked confused.

As the honorary marshal of the Principality of Moxi, he is somewhat of a show-off. In the royal capital of Pest, there is also a Marshal's Mansion in Hudson.

Even though we don’t necessarily come here every few years, there is still no shortage of expected appearances.

In this regard, the Mossi did a very beautiful job. It can also be proved from the side that the Mossi government's pockets are still very rich.

In comparison, the Alpha Kingdom government is much more stingy. In order to save expenses, the official residence and everything else have to be maintained at their own expense.

Fortunately, the kingdom's top officials do not live on salary, otherwise the government would not be able to even pay for the daily maintenance of the mansion with the little money they receive from the government.

Of course, this does not mean that the salaries of officials in the Alpha Kingdom are low, nor does it mean that the government is corrupt and incompetent; it is just because the kingdom is financially short after the war and cannot pay salaries for the time being, nor can it afford the maintenance costs of the official residence.

Low-level bureaucrats have to support their families, and no one dares to touch their salary, so they can only owe it to the higher-ups first. Many of the kingdom's top officials, including King Caesar IV, were creditors of the Treasury.

This debt has become a habit. From the time he became the marshal of the kingdom to now, except during the war, Hudson has never received a full salary.

Under normal circumstances, the royal government needs to pay Hudson thirty thousand gold coins every year, including annual salary + various subsidies + mansion maintenance costs.

The reality is that Hudson can only receive 300 gold coins from the royal government every year, and the actual payment ratio is exactly 1%, which makes him not know how to complain.

There is no doubt that this is a standard figure calculated accurately by the Ministry of Finance.

Just enough to cover a bureaucrat's ability to support his family and maintain a decent life for the lower-class nobility. As long as no major changes occur, under normal circumstances, one hundred and eighty gold coins can be saved every year.

Officials with an annual income above this figure have their salaries owed by the royal government for various reasons, while those with an annual income below this amount are paid in full.

Including the king's annuity, you can only receive so much every year, and the remaining hundreds of thousands are in debt.

This is an old tradition. After every war, there will be a wave of wage arrears. But this time it lasted a little longer.

Hudson has no hope at all for back pay. Even if the Royal Government has a surplus, it is impossible to reissue it.

There is no way. Hundreds of years of old accounts have been added together and have long since become a huge number that cannot be touched.

So much so that Hudson secretly regretted why he gave the money from selling inherited knowledge to the Mossi people. If it had been given to the kingdom...

Assume it doesn't work anymore. With the amount of attention the Alpha Kingdom has received, if the government has huge funds with unknown origins, all parties can turn the continent upside down to investigate.

As soon as he returned from the auction, he found that all the people who came from the kingdom to attend the auction were blocked at his door. Hudson was confused.

“Marshal, the Principality of Moxi is afraid that someone is targeting it.

The sudden appearance of the followers of the evil god may not be a coincidence. The fox girl turned into an elf, and the traces of manipulation by the powerful forces behind the scenes became more obvious.

After such a change, it is estimated that the Moxi government has no intention of continuing to hold the auction.

We would like to ask you to help us pull some strings and trade some potions and alchemy items with the Moxi people privately.

If possible, could you please help clear the relationship and let us visit Master Kemboy's laboratory. "

After listening to the first half of Robert's analysis, Hudson was shocked. He thought that the old guys in front of him were going to come back to the world.

Fortunately, although these people care about politics, there are not many of them. If these old guys also jumped out to get involved in politics, the kingdom would be lively.

The latter proposal was just a transaction, and visiting the laboratory was obviously a bit out of line.

Under normal circumstances, no matter which force discovers Master Kaimboy's laboratory, it will be kept strictly confidential.

If the two countries had not had good relations and dared to make such rude demands, the Mossi people would have sent them out of the country as gifts.

"I can help you with the transaction. But I won't get involved in the specific transaction.

You also felt it at the auction site. None of Master Kemboy's works is cheap. No matter what you want to buy next, you have to negotiate the price yourself.

The problem in the laboratory may be a bit troublesome. When it comes to Master Kemboy, it is impossible for the Moxi people to deliberately release the news without searching it a hundred and eighty times.

Even if there is Master Kaimboy's inheritance hidden in the laboratory, it has long been taken away by the Mossi people.

Most of what you have seen in the past is the same laboratory that they have gone through countless times. It is difficult to gain something without telling them, and it is easy to be suspected. "

Hudson declined politely.

It doesn't matter if he builds a bridge. If he adds a few more buyers, he can sell more potions.

Private transactions are different from public auctions. The same potions can be sold to different buyers at high prices at the same time under the banner of being out of print.

It's a win-win situation for all parties, so Hudson naturally doesn't mind helping. But the laboratory is different. Although he has entered it himself, it does not mean that everyone can enter.

Favors are not for sale.

Originally, the main purpose of this auction was to fake it. If we let these old guys in, if they accidentally got through and let them find out that the potion was not made by Master Kemboy, they would be in big trouble.

"Sorry for embarrassing the marshal! Just pretend we didn't say anything about the laboratory.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but we old guys always feel that something is wrong with the limelight in Da Pest. If the marshal has nothing else to do, he should leave as soon as possible!

With your strength, you are not afraid of some disturbances, but that little girl Melissa can't! "

Robert's words gave Hudson a black line. I have to admit that the relationships in the aristocratic circle are indeed complicated. Judging from the tone, the person in front of me seems to be Melissa's elder.

Judging from the time, when Robert was young, the Hollister family was still a major noble in the kingdom, so it was normal for them to be related.

After the decline of the family, it is impossible to preserve the inheritance and recuperate without the support of others.

Of course, it's been so long. No matter how close the original relationship was, they are not close relatives now, otherwise it is impossible for Hudson not to know.

Calculating the interval of more than a hundred years, the two parties are most likely three, four, five or six generations apart and are distant relatives who usually have no contact with each other.

If Melissa hadn't married Hudson, this relative would have been slowly forgotten and would never be reactivated.

The situation is different now. Hudson has the value to be attracted by all parties. No matter how distant the relationship is, they can become the link.

Even if there is no relationship, a relationship can be created. It's just that Hudson's son is still young, and his elder brothers and sisters are all married, so everyone has no chance to use it.

As for the younger brother below, because his biological mother's status is too low, there is no way to get into the eyes of the great nobles.

In this era that pays attention to blood, there is a bottom line for the marriage of big nobles, and at worst it must be a noble.

Of course, Saints and Dragon Knights, the top powerhouses in the continent, can also make people ignore their origins.

In short, there is only one principle: high-end circle players must be their own. If you are not one of your own, then find a way to become one of your own.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will not stay here for a long time. What's more, this is the capital of Duke Moxi. If even a little storm can't calm down, they won't be able to withstand the last continental war.

The most troublesome thing now is that we still don’t know who is behind the scenes. As long as the enemy is found, the threat will no longer exist. "

Hudson replied with a smile.

He accepted all the kind concerns. As for leaving, it is natural to wait for the customer to leave first.

If you run too fast and someone behind you buys the magic potion at a high price, wouldn't you lose a lot of money?

The key is that Hudson has just taken over a big business for the Near East Development Bank. Even if it is a falsified account, it involves hundreds of millions of funds. He will not rest assured if he does not personally arrange it!

As for safety, just keep Melissa out of sight. Our own dragons and bears are hanging around, and normal people wouldn't think so hard about it.

Even if it's a sneak attack, it has to be faster than these two guys. Warcraft doesn't pay attention to evidence when doing things. If it senses the murderous intention, it can be slapped, and it will be half disabled even if it is not dead.

There have been many unlucky people who have been accidentally injured in recent years. Many aristocratic children were beaten half to death by idiots as assassins just because they showed murderous intent.

Fortunately, this is a magical world, and broken limbs can be regenerated. As long as the life force is not lost too much, serious injuries can be recovered.

Half of Hudson's reputation outside was gained on the battlefield, and the other half was due to these two guys.

After all, in the world of nobles, military exploits can only gain everyone's respect, but if you want to be feared, you still have to rely on fists.

The aristocratic circle is complicated, and one can easily hit one's own family members if one is not careful. Emerging aristocrats faced hostility from their circles, and some of them were accidentally created when trying to establish their family name.

Naturally, it would be inconvenient for Hudson to appear in this kind of hatred thing. The children of the Koslow family are unable to shoulder this important task.

Maxim and Bear Stearns had no such scruples. No matter what their origins, they were all two-legged beasts in their eyes.

And after being beaten, the other party did not dare to hold grudges. If someone senses murderous intent again and gets another beating, there will be no place to cry.

Anyway, every time after the incident, Hudson took the couple to find someone to apologize to, but the other person's attitude was very good and they never mentioned compensation.

…

"Commander, the Mossi people have sealed off the city and there are heavy patrols everywhere. What should we do now?"

The middle-aged man's words made the old man frown. After leaving the auction site, he should have gathered his men and run away.

Unfortunately, things went so smoothly that he ignored the risks. I want to do something big before I leave, so I can go back and claim credit from my superiors.

As a result, after such a hesitation, his profile picture was posted and he became a glorious wanted criminal.

The exposure was so quick that it caught the old man off guard.

The main reason why they were able to successfully assassinate the Principality of Moxi was that they were in the dark. Now that they were brought to the surface, many things could no longer be operated.

Now there are officers and soldiers everywhere in the city. They are all outsiders. They act together as a guiding light.

But the old man didn't dare to let his men disperse. If one of them was caught by accident, it would be the end of him.

Loyalty cannot stand the test. Unless it is absolutely necessary, the old man does not want to try to challenge human nature.

Once their identity is exposed, they are dead even if they can escape unharmed. No major force would admit that they are "rats" who have seen nothing.

Compared with the laborious and laborious aftermath, it is obviously easier to kill someone and silence them. If there is no evidence, it means it did not happen.

"Don't panic!

Things are not as bad as you think. The Mossi people are just suspicious of us and are not sure of everyone's true identity.

Because of the auction, there has been a large influx of foreigners recently, and we were not found for a while.

Wait and see, there are so many people participating in the auction, it is impossible for the Mossi people to hold them all. Maybe they will let you go in a few days.

When the time comes, we will leave together, and if necessary, we can also recruit a few more big forces to provoke them and the Moxi people..."

Before he finished speaking, there was a heavy knock on the door.

"Hurry open the door and conduct a routine check on the followers of the evil god!"

The shouts of the officers outside the door broke the old man's cake-painting skills and brought everyone back to reality from their beautiful fantasy.

At this moment, it doesn't matter what to do next. The key is to get through the current hurdle first.

"Wula, go over and open the door. Don't keep the military master outside waiting for too long!"

The old man deliberately raised his voice and said.

His original identity was exposed and his profile picture was put on a wanted warrant. Naturally, his identity could no longer be used. Now the old man's identity has changed from a nobleman of the Southern Continent to a businessman.

Different identities require different attitudes to face. When playing the role of a noble, it doesn't hurt to be a bit more ruthless about this kind of routine inspection.

The more domineering they are, the more everyone believes in their identity. After all, it would be unreasonable for someone who came from an ancient noble family to have no temper.

Now he is playing the role of a business traveler, and his pursuit is to make money by being friendly, so naturally his attitude cannot be that high.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

Wu La, who had just opened the door but had not yet reacted, was shot into a dice and died on the spot.

This scene frightened everyone in the room to death. They didn't even conduct routine inquiries and just went on a killing spree, clearly believing that there was something wrong with their identities.

"There is no need for everyone to hold back. Hurry up and use your methods to get out. After breaking out separately, we will meet at the next stronghold."

The old man ordered with a hint of fear.

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man led everyone to break through a wall of the room and rushed out, looking for a chance to escape.

Unfortunately, the Mossi people were well prepared and deployed a large number of troops nearby. After rushing out of the door, they were greeted by a hail of arrows.

…

Similar scenes are constantly happening in the city of Da Pest. As long as there is a problem with the identity, the Mossi government will directly send troops to exterminate them.

Believers of evil gods, cult organizations, spies from various countries stationed in Da Pest City, local gangsters, shady aristocratic thugs... they all became victims.

Obviously, this incident has completely angered all the senior officials of the Principality of Moxi. Since we couldn't find who was behind the scenes, we simply launched a large-scale purge and killed all the suspects.

The principle that the Moxi people adhere to now is: "If you kill someone by mistake, don't let it go!"

Countless unlucky people have unfortunately become victims of this wave of purges just because of their identities.

But the more killed were the "rats" in the underground world. It can be said that after this great purge, the security of Da Pest City has improved by at least two or three levels!