Release that Witch

On the tenth day of the expedition, on the Chishui River.

Roland stood in the bow of the shallow water heavy artillery and looked at the sparkling river in front of him. His mood was quite heroic.

Behind him is a huge fleet, although some of them have turned to the east in three days, but the remaining ten steamer boats are still a rare sight on the river. The chimneys standing like iron forests were painted in striking snow white, and the black smoke ejected a "black cloud" above the river.

After entering the central part of the Grey Fort, the number of vessels is significantly less, which means that the Kingdom’s trade center is moving towards the west. However, the influence of several major cities in the central region is still there. Compared with the numerous single-deck boats in the west, the sailing boats here are mostly beautiful and beautiful.

All the way to the road, the merchant ships encountered along the way are all avoiding the side, the bold sailors will kneel on the side of the ship, pointing to the flagship of steel casting marveled. The captain or merchant who recognizes the meaning of the tower's long gun flag will lower his head and pay tribute to the team.

Roland has been very satisfied with the fact that he has been able to find such a family for three years, but what is more gratifying to him is the young officials trained by the City Hall.

They did not trace back to the bloodline of a hundred years, nor did they have a rich and prosperous family. They only accepted short-term universal education and mastered the literacy of words. If it is put in the past, at best, only some nobles and chores will be done under the aristocrats, but in the absence of the winter city, they gradually become the backbone of various departments.

Because of the lack of backing, a new generation of officials will fully support Roland in addition to him, no one will be so disregarded to enable civilians.

Because they have never held a management position, they will be careful to follow the rules. If they encounter any problems, they will bother to ask for superiors, and they will not be infected with the nobles.

Because they were selected from the ordinary people, they did everything in their hands. The Ministry of Agriculture officials led the farmers to grow wheat. The Ministry of Construction officials demonstrated the characteristics of cement to new workers, which is common in winter cities. A powerful centralized government must have strong control over the grassroots to achieve its fast and efficient potential, which just satisfies this point.

Of course, the rise of the civilian class as a manager is not without drawbacks.

Just like the poor who have never had a family property suddenly get a fortune, it is easy to fall into the trap of greed and short-sightedness. According to the education level of no winter city, not to mention personal qualities and professional qualities. Fortunately, there are nightingales around Roland. The internal review of the Security Bureau can effectively curb such a tendency. After several screenings and severe punishments, those who remain in the City Hall have basically understood the bottom line of His Majesty.

Today's growing young officials have become Roland's guarantee to expand their power. It can even be said that his plan to regain the kingdom is based on the number of available officials.

Now, he has finally unified the foundation of the country.

"Notify the staff that they all went to the upper observation room to meet," Roland said, turning to the nightingale. "How to take over Chishui City, they should come up with a plan."

......

In fact, the fleet without the Winter City was not the first time to go to Chishui City. In the tooth extraction operation six months ago, the First Army had visited this central city.

Therefore, the plan given by the staff department is also well-founded: "Your Majesty, Chishui is considered to be the second-largest city in the central region. Not only does it have a vast territory, but also aristocrats. I am afraid that it is not like the town of Liuye a week ago. That, forcing the lord to hand over the power."

Xiaoxi Chenguang’s father, Sir Silt, further elaborated, “The Count of Delta, the governor of Chishui City, is not an ambitious person. This can be seen from the taxation of the city. He can sit on the cross where the river crosses. He can ask for it. More. The Delta family has been operating here for generations, and even if you give up the power of the land, you will not fall there. Compared with the matter of reversing the life, the Earl should make a wise choice."

"But this does not mean that other nobles will follow suit. It is not an easy task to integrate their opinions, especially the Sanhe family and the Shishiling. It is rumored that they themselves are not dealing with the Count of Delta." He pointed to the map. The position on the top, "and once your request is officially declared, it is very likely that the opponents will be brought together in a group, just like the Western West. So we speculate that the first army may have to fight and force them to surrender. that power."

"Of course, this is not bad. The annihilation of the rebel can reduce the trouble of follow-up management, and your strong strength will also shock the rest of the ill-conceived. So we suggest that you first summon the Count of Delta, convince him to announce the decree. Although the nobility should have known more or less about your intentions. If there is disobedience, then you can send troops directly."

Roland nodded and looked at the map silently.

He didn't mind using the truth to convince his opponent. The First Army itself was used to do this. It was only Sir Sirte's phrase "like the Western context" that made him somewhat worried. At that time, it took more time to clear the five major families than to capture the long song fortress and the king. The reason is that the area of ​​these fiefs is much larger than that of a city. It takes a few days to go around. However, there are only a lot of sub-sealed areas around Chishui City. It is really necessary to clean up and clean up. With the follow-up measures, I am afraid that it will not end in two or three weeks.

“Is there a faster way?”

"Hey, kneel, faster means..."

"I don't want to spend too much time on this. After that, there are still several cities. If we all deal with it, when we rush to the Wind Ridge, it is estimated that the summer is half past."

"This..." Jazz and others didn't have a voice for a while.

"There are methods, but it may be detrimental to your reputation," Isis said suddenly. "Call them up and announce them on the spot."

"Oh?" Roland looked at her. "You go on."

“I have encountered the same problems as you, even worse,” Beidi Pearl told me about the simple and controversial plan of the House and the Lista. “If you follow the tradition of the nobility, you should first show your intentions. Acting, I am afraid that the North is still in their hands."

After listening to her plan, the staff of the staff could not help but take a breath.

"Your Majesty, this..."

"Without evidence, and without trial, it is hard to be convinced!"

"If it is spread out, I am afraid that it will cause suspicion of other nobles."

"Don't you forget that there should be no other nobles besides the gray castle?" Itis said, "When the nobles used to dispose of civilians, they did not need any trial." She said here she looked at Roland. "But if you want to do this, it depends on you, after all, fame and foremost."

"Only the winner is qualified to write history," Roland interrupted her. "If you don't say it, no one knows that you have done this. I have to thank you for your trust in me, and this is not the case." It will be passed on. As for the takeover plan of Chishui City, it will be formulated according to your ideas."

Then he saw a strange look in the eyes of the other party. At that moment, the breath of the North Pearls seemed to be a bit of a rush.

However, she quickly concealed her look and lowered her head.

"If you wish, kneel down."