Realm of Power

When the moonlight is particularly bright at night, there are stars in the sky, but there are no clouds at all. The cold moonlight spreads unrestrictedly around the entire Shatai City, reflecting the surrounding wilderness. A faint glow. m If it were in other places, such a bright moonlight would bring strong inspiration to countless poets, and would also make people bathed in the moonlight feel happy and peaceful. Unfortunately, today in Shatai City, countless towering wooden piles , the corpses fluttering in the wind, only the horror and weirdness of the legend.

"Sir, after all, the clan has not yet issued an order to abolish Samtamara. She is still the Young Highness in the name of our clan. We are keeping her outside Shatai City like this. If the news spreads back to the clan, I am afraid it will inevitably cause trouble for the clan leader. "I'm so angry, why don't you go and see me?" Archipertus's adjutant, Scrofa, asked hesitantly.

"This woman has only been revoked from the title of Young Highness for a few days. There is no need to be polite to her. I am sure that the unexpected strategy of killing Shataicheng was definitely Si Green's idea. At the clan meeting, I You can see that he is A man with a sword hidden in his smile. Others don’t know about the Blood God Sacrifice. How could he not know? If I go to see that woman, I will definitely be asked about the Blood God Sacrifice. But in front of the vassals of the major lords, I How to explain "

Archipertus paused and smiled coldly, "It's clear that he wants to use me to establish his authority. If he wants to help that woman, it's best to fight in the dispute between the Young Highnesses. I really think I'm a fool and will do whatever I want." It cannot be used at will. If this woman, the Blue Chamber of Commerce, is in hand, I am still a little afraid. Now that the Blue Blue Chamber of Commerce has betrayed this woman, what else do we have to fear? Is the false reputation of a mere young highness really making people laugh? !”

Archipatus, like everyone else, thought that Samtamara was dead in the Holy City, but he didn't expect that not only would Samtamara return unscathed, but he would also be the first to find him. In the sandy city, his slightly hoarse voice gave people a cold feeling under the light of the fire at the top of the city. Archipatus himself was a burly bald man, two meters tall, standing here. Like an iron tower Likewise, an earthworm-like scar on his left cheek spread from the empty socket of his left eye to his ear, making him look ferocious. The pupil of his remaining right eye showed a strange Grey-white, at this moment, he was looking through the unique curved and irregular walls of Shatai City, looking at the large tracts of torch tents below the city, with the flags of the lords and vassals of each family flying, with an undisguised look of contempt on his face.

Did Sam Tamara think that this was the headquarters of the Sam clan? She could just call a big lord and wave him away. Are you kidding me? This was Shatai City and she was the master. Sure enough, she let a big lord come and go at once. It is a big joke for a woman to become the Young Highness of the Sam tribe. Women should just give birth to children. How can they be involved in such important events!

The reason why these lords and vassals are gathered here is because they want to take advantage of this outdated Young Highness of the Sam tribe and force themselves to give up this piece of fat in Shataicheng. This is really nonsense. I really don’t think that I I don’t know what they are thinking in their heads. Although Shataicheng is not considered It is large, but it is the throat that controls the entire northern territory of Harvey Kingdom, and it also controls the nearby water sources. All caravans and people passing through nearby areas must come to Shatai City to get drinking water. For this reason alone, Shatai City The tax revenue that can be collected is enough to make many lords in nearby areas jealous.

As the core of the barrier used by the Harvey people against the Order State in the north, Shatai City is ranked among the best in the entire southern European Barrow in terms of defensive power. The irregular city walls can give different enemies to the siege from multiple directions. killing, and the condescending terrain is conducive to the power of heavy defense weapons in the city.

For example, the trebuchets in the city can have a range one-third farther than when launched on flat ground. When Martin's 50,000-strong army faced this strong wall, they only dared to adopt siege tactics instead of storming. It’s not that we haven’t attacked by force, but the losses were extremely heavy. However, the reason why Shatai City has become a strategic stronghold is not because of its important location, nor because it is difficult to climb down, but because it is the only water source in the nearby area for more than 20 miles. The soil where Shatai City is located Qiu has many natural springs with clear and mellow water. It is rich in a variety of minerals and is very beneficial to the human body. Long-term drinking can prolong life. Among them, Shatai Spring is the most famous.

The Harvey people spent a lot of manpower and material resources to build the fortress here because it controlled the water source.

If the ambitious army of the Order State in the north moves south and the northern border is completely lost, the role of Shatai City as a barrier will become apparent. People can go without food for a day or two, but there is no way to go without water for a day or two, especially if the Order State The Knights Templar, who were feared by the entire southern European Barrow, were equipped with heavy armor and heavy horses. In the past, combat marches had to follow water routes to facilitate supplies at any time. The Harveys and the Order State were once considered match each other How could the comrades who have been together for many years not guard against the sharpest sword of the Order State? And when Martin Liya's 50,000-strong army was able to maintain an encirclement strategy against Shatai City, it was because behind Martin Liya's 50,000-strong army, There were also tens of thousands of Harvey slaves carrying people and horses to drink water from a lake thirty miles away. It is said that there were three to four thousand Harvey people who died because of this. Legend has it that the reason why the surrounding land turned red was because of these slaves. Blood stained red.

"Archipatus will definitely not come!"

"Archipatus dares to despise his young highness. He has violated the lord's code. Everyone should work together to defeat him."

"Lord Kushil is absolutely right. How about I let you go conquer Shatai City? We will cheer for you from behind."

Until midnight, the gates of Shatai City were still closed, and the envoys sent were beaten and thrown out, looking disgraced and embarrassed. The lords and vassals from all sides could only stare and shout, But it's just talk. It's not easy to really conquer this strong wall. The 50,000-strong army was so powerful at the beginning. The army had not yet been defeated, so they had to adopt the most time-consuming tactic of besieging the city. It took more than a month to capture Shatai City, and the total attack force of the vassal lords in front of them was only seven There are eight thousand people, and there is no possibility of any siege equipment. If such a force wants to take over Shatai City, I am afraid that even a piece of skin will not be able to be touched.

Samtamara also knew that these vassal lords were shouting here just to show themselves. If they really wanted to attack Shatai City, they would not be able to mobilize even a single soldier. It was fine to wave the flag and shout, but to move He was definitely not good at it, and he was sighing in his heart that he was afraid that he would have a bad start, and he would lose the first battle after returning home.

"My lords, you don't need to go to such trouble. You must know that His Highness is still the master of the Blue Chamber of Commerce. This time, His Highness returned from the empire. By the way, he urged the Blue Chamber of Commerce to purchase a batch of gadgets from the Empire. They should be delivered here around tonight. At that time, all you have to do is watch!" Si Green stood up and laughed calmly in front of everyone,

"Blue Chamber of Commerce?"

"But why did I hear that the entire Azure Chamber of Commerce evacuated from the empire?"

"Who says it's not the case? It is said that if the president of the Blue Chamber of Commerce hadn't risked his life to leave a letter to Sam Tamara, Sam Tamara might not even know that the Blue Chamber of Commerce had collectively betrayed them. Now it's Is there a Blue Chamber of Commerce?" The faces of these lords and vassals changed slightly, they looked at each other strangely, and couldn't help but whisper.

"The ones who have withdrawn the Blue Blue Chamber of Commerce into the country are just some peripheral personnel who are not determined. The real core of the Blue Blue Chamber of Commerce has always been in the hands of His Highness, but this kind of thing is extremely confidential. How can the outside world know?"

Si Green looked around and smiled happily. What he said made Sam Tamara feel even more confused. Are there really any core members? Impossible, the Blue Chamber of Commerce has definitely withdrawn all of them into the country, leaving not even a single copper for themselves. Where is the distinction between periphery and core?

"Your Highness, is it true that the Blue Chamber of Commerce is still in the hands of His Highness?" Several vassal lords came over and asked in a low voice with solemn faces.

"Of course, otherwise why do you think your lord would let you come here? I'm not afraid to tell you everything. Anyway, we are almost a family. Your lords are also one of the core members of the Blue Chamber of Commerce. As for what I said Whether it is a lie or not, we will naturally know after the Lords arrive, but before that, we There is one more thing to do." Before Samtamara could speak, Siglin had already taken a step forward, glanced at the lord and vassal with a cold look, and pretended to smile mysteriously. Several vassal lords had already been The news revealed by Si Green made Lei feel jittery on the outside and tender on the inside. Now he is even more confused and confused. What else is going on? Are you really going to attack Shatai City? Don't make such a joke!

"Is there another thing Lord Si Green said?" A vassal subconsciously asked in a low voice, but he soon regretted it.

"Of course we have to capture Shatai City before dawn." Siglin glanced at Shatai City with a cold look, seeming to see everyone's faces in his eyes, and said decisively, and the lords and vassals around him were all shocked. , the lord who asked wanted to kill him with his head, and the other lords looked at him with such resentment.

The Kingdom of Harvey is close to the Kingdom of the Order to the north. Naturally, they were the first to hear about the chaos in the Holy Capital of the Kingdom of the Order and the outbreak of the Azure Chamber of Commerce Incident. Furthermore, they themselves were responsible for monitoring the Kingdom of the Order. The details of the Blue Chamber of Commerce incident in the Capital Rebellion are even more detailed than those reported back to China, but looking at Si Green's confident look, it doesn't look like he's just talking nonsense, and the vassal lords can't help but have all kinds of thoughts popping up in their hearts. Come, know that although they They came to protect Samtamara under the orders of their respective lords, but in their hearts, they still did not agree with the alliance between their lord and Samtamara. After all, he was a has-been young highness. Even Sam The clan lords themselves are not welcome to see him, and his own lord has a heavy army, and his status is soaring rapidly among the lords of Martin Liya. There is absolutely no need to taint the glory of this has-been young highness, so the vassal lords are still perfunctory in their hearts. Mostly,

But if, as Si Green said, only the peripheral personnel of the Blue Chamber of Commerce are withdrawn from the country, and the real core is still in the hands of this Young Highness, then that is another matter. How has the Blue Blue Chamber of Commerce, this gold-eating beast, managed to bring the country back to the country in the past two years? It is obvious to everyone that the Sam tribe has risen from the edge of decline to a position that rivals the other two major tribes. Therefore, whether the master is in alliance with a has-been young highness, or with the Blue Chamber of Commerce, a big financial backer, it is completely different. Two concepts!

"Of course, if you are willing to help, I will also praise your bravery to your lord." Siglin glanced at the vassal lords. His expression at this moment was more like extending an olive branch to these vassal lords.

"Of course, this is what we should do."

The faces of the vassals and lords all changed. If they were still half-doubtful about what Si Green said before, now they have no doubts at all. They captured Shatai City in one night and could say such hard words even if they wanted to lie. ah! They all nodded and quickly returned to their own troops to prepare. This was an opportunity to show their face in front of their master. Anyway, it was just a favor. There was no big loss if it failed. If Shatai City was really captured, it would be a big deal. of the Blue Chamber of Commerce, and what excited them the most was that their master was also a core member of the Blue Chamber of Commerce. Such a major event was incredible. He Our Lord has soldiers, and the Azure Chamber of Commerce has money. In the current Martin Liya country, it is the largest group. If the position of the Young Highness of Samatamara is stabilized, half a year later, the Sam clan will become a royal clan, and the Sam clan will become a royal clan. Matamara is the crown prince, which means that military power, financial power, and political power are all in the hands of his own people. Looking at the decades of joint rule among the Martin Liya clan, there has never been such a highly concentrated moment.

"Si Green, what on earth is going on?"

Only then did Samtamara find a chance to speak. Her pretty face was so anxious that she wanted to cry. Her fingers were clenched tightly, and there was a tingling sensation in her palms. Everyone knew about the betrayal of the Blue Chamber of Commerce, and now she was a People, not to mention using the Blue Chamber of Commerce to buy some gadgets in the Holy City, Sige When Lin mentioned the Blue Chamber of Commerce at this time, he was afraid that he wanted to support himself, but he was afraid that it would be counterproductive. By then, there would be no one in the Blue Chamber of Commerce, let alone anything shipped, and he was afraid that the face he had finally managed to support would be lost. If they have to be completely thrown away, these vassal lords will disperse in a rush.

Si Green retracted his gaze from the direction of Shatai City, turned around and looked at Samtamara, his eyes narrowed slightly, with a cold light flashing, "Your Highness believes that it is possible for the Emperor to allow us to freely develop in Martinliya." How much?" Sam Tamara's beautiful face was stunned, and she immediately reacted. The conversation with the emperor couldn't help but come to mind. It seemed like an understatement, but it blocked all her possibilities. This kind of person Supporting yourself to gain power in Martin Liya, how could you not have no backup plan! Shaking his head and smiling bitterly, "Probably not. The Emperor must have other methods. If he violates the agreement, he will definitely die miserably."

Si Green looked at Sam Tamara's face and showed a look of approval. "Your Highness, it seems that he has indeed grown up." Si Green looked around and then said in a serious voice, "Actually, I am telling the truth, Blue Chamber of Commerce." The core is in the hands of His Highness, but I revealed something for His Highness before, so I didn’t Just tell His Highness, "The Emperor has asked the Business Alliance to restore the S-level Chamber of Commerce brand of the Blue Chamber of Commerce, but the owner of the New Blue Chamber of Commerce has changed from one to two, that is, His Highness and the Emperor. Of course, this is a secret , the outside world does not know, and the core members of the Chamber of Commerce, except the emperor, In addition to the personnel dispatched at that time to serve as the new president, the thirty-seven lords in the secret agreement will also become the core members of the Chamber of Commerce." Si Green took a deep breath and said with a wry smile, "In other words, if we violate the agreement with the Empire in the future, The emperor's agreement may harm the interests of the Blue Chamber of Commerce, and the emperor does not need to take action. The other thirty-seven lords will destroy us, and the thirty-seven lords are now on the same boat with us, so even if it is for their own benefit, they will fully support us and the New Blue Chamber of Commerce, so even if We want to prevent the Imperial Chamber of Commerce from growing in Martinliya, but we can’t do it.”

"I have to say that no one of us can refuse the emperor's approach." Siglin raised his head and sighed, which meant that "from now on, the entire Martin Liya Kingdom is essentially the Blue Chamber of Commerce. Okay, this kind of generosity, this kind of courage and means, I am also a millionaire "I can't imagine it can be like this..." Sam Tamara's whole body was in a state of confusion. She thought that she was also very calculating, but now she realized that in front of the two foxes, Si Green and the Emperor, , I really didn’t even know that I was being sold, but tonight, will someone really send me something?

In the second half of the night, under the half-cold moonlight, Si Green quietly left the camp. Half an hour later, dozens of carriages bearing the blue Chamber of Commerce logo arrived at the camp. Along with the carriages, there was a middle-aged man with a stern expression. His eyes paused on the beautiful face of Sam Tamara in front of him. The middle-aged nobleman saluted Sam Tamara and said

"My name is Si Duhan, and I will be the nominal president of the Blue Chamber of Commerce from now on. I was ordered to come here this time. I basically don't know anything about the domestic situation in Martin Liya, but I believe that with the guidance of His Highness who founded the Blue Chamber of Commerce, I should still be able to do something. of"

"Your Excellency, this is Si Duhan!"

Others had no reaction to this name, but Sam Tamara's delicate body trembled slightly.

She had been in the Empire Chamber of Commerce circles. Although it was only for two years, she had also studied the success of Empire Business. How could she not know that the first president of the Empire Business Alliance was named Si Duhan. In the turbulent era when people were just awakening, they overcame obstacles for the emperor, opened up trade routes, established golden routes one after another, and built the empire. The legendary founder of the basic lineage of the future behemoth of the National Business Alliance. Although it was later said that he entered the ranks of imperial administrators because of something, he is still a legendary figure among the imperial businessmen, second only to the former businessman. The existence of the queen who was the Thirteen Deacons of the Alliance, and the emperor sent such a person, Sam Tamara felt a lot of pressure

"Master Si Duhan, please hurry up and prepare. Time is running out." Siglin was different and urged quickly. Si Duhan raised his hand to the chamber of commerce personnel on the carriage behind him, and he immediately jumped off the carriage. Many people came, and several simple pulley cranes were quickly erected. It seemed that some heavy objects were being transported from the carriage. As the oilcloth covering the roof of the carriage shed was pulled open, under the moonlight The cold light of metal suddenly caught Samtamara's eyes.

"This is……"

Although Samtamara was mentally prepared, she was still stunned by the things on the carriage. The long dark metal tube had an inexplicable cold feeling. Boxes of sealed wooden boxes were also carefully lifted down. The inspectors will stabilize the assembled things and sink them. When the heavy artillery shells slowly slid into the breech with the unique sound of steel friction, and when the heavy artillery bolt was firmly fastened, Samtamara felt for the first time that her blood boiled violently. Thirty Imperial Thunder Gods, is this a so-called gadget? This is going to lift the lid of Shatai City, okay?