The Marquis of Trolope also frowned, and he looked at King Ferdinand: "Your Majesty, it is not difficult to hear from the words of the Marquis of Bowen that although he knows the identity of the attacker, there is no direct evidence of the identity of the other party except for testimony. ”

King Ferdinand nodded with a dignified face: "There is only testimony, no evidence and witnesses, and the evidence is not sufficient." ”

Speaking of this, he suddenly changed his words: "According to the investigation of the Ministry of Intelligence, have you completely grasped the identities of these people?"

The Marquis of Trolope showed an undeniable expression when he heard this: "In accordance with His Majesty's will, our intelligence department has ascertained the identity of the other party. ”

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other, and if you find out, you will say, what are you playing here.

Renard knew in his heart that these people must be cooperating with the big show.

In fact, not only he knows it, but many high-powered nobles also know it.

The Marquis of Trolope took a deep breath and motioned for the Praetorian guard to take out the file bag he had prepared in advance: "According to the information detected by the intelligence, it is confirmed that these people were once members of the Lion Hunt Mercenary Regiment. ”

The nobles immediately talked about the purpose of the mercenary attack on the kingdom's mission.

Is it because you're fed? Or is it someone who instructs you?

Thinking of this, they all cast meaningful glances at Count Church and Viscount Hozia.

I heard the Marquis of Trollope continue to add: "But as early as half a year before the incident, these people quit the mercenary group under various pretexts and set up their own doors. ”

Ferdinand thought differently than the others, pondering the meaning of these words, and his face did not show any abnormality.

In fact, he only knew that this incident was a test of his authority by the Cronin family and the Clayton family, and he didn't even think that even the name of the mercenary group was so meaningful.

After a while, he sneered: "Since the identity of the attacker has been ascertained, then arrest people according to the investigation and don't leave out anyone involved in this matter." ”

When King Ferdinand said this, it was as if he had sealed the coffin of the attack on the Kingdom Mission.

But could it be that simple? Of course not!

As soon as the king's order was issued, Marquis Bowen stood up and stopped: "Your Majesty, don't rush to conclusions, after all, we don't know the real purpose of the other party's attack on the mission. ”

The nobility

Hearing this, I was awe-inspiring and knew that the main topic was coming.

King Ferdinand pretended to be puzzled and said, "Didn't you say they wanted to assassinate you?"

Marquis Bowen nodded: "That's right, their most direct purpose is to assassinate me. ”

Without waiting for the other party to speak, he added again: "But I have no grievances with the other party, why should they assassinate me." ”

He groaned for a moment, and said in a serious tone: "The Kingdom Mission is a powerful force and does not carry anything of value, they know that attacking the mission is a thankless task, why should they do it?"

"Whether there is any conspiracy behind this, whether someone instructed it, these things all need to be clarified, otherwise just punishing these mercenaries will not solve the root of the problem. ”

Hearing this, King Ferdinand showed a clear expression, and his eyebrows were full of anger: "Marquis of Trollope, has your intelligence department investigated this matter?"

The Marquis of Trollope straightened his waist, touched his round beer belly, and said with a serious face: "The investigation is clear." ”

After speaking, he suddenly turned his head and scanned the entire venue, his eyes full of sharpness.

This revealed the eyes of justice and majesty to silence the courtiers' discussions, and everyone tacitly gradually gathered their eyes in the direction of the throne.

King Ferdinand tapped his finger on the throne: "Then talk about it." ”

The Marquis of Trolope retracted his gaze and said loudly: "According to the careful reconnaissance of the Ministry of Intelligence, we have conclusive evidence that this matter is related to Count Church and Viscount Hozia. ”

Although it had been expected, everyone still inevitably began to discuss.

When the chatter had subsided, the Marquis of Trolope cleared his throat and continued: "We have several letters from Count Church and Viscount Hozia to these mercenaries. ”

He opened the file bag and took out two stacks of bundled envelopes: "These are the most direct evidence, the letters that they hired mercenaries to attack the Kingdom Mission. ”

"As for the reason, it is actually very simple, Earl Church and Viscount Hozia had wanted to arrange for their descendants to enter the kingdom mission to gild, but they were righteously rejected by the Marquis of Bowen, which made them hold a grudge. ”

Although it is already common for nobles to enter the power class to gild, it is still a little uncomfortable to say it so bluntly.

The Marquis of Trollope, however, didn't care about anyone else

continued: "Of course, these little things are not enough to make the two of them murderous. ”

He looked around, and the corners of his mouth hooked up an inexplicable smile: "The source of this matter is still related to money." ”

He said slowly: "As we all know, in recent years, natural and man-made disasters have occurred frequently, especially demonic disasters, which have caused many territories to enter a semi-paralyzed state. ”

"His Majesty has been merciful, not only has he been exempted from many taxes, but he has also provided material assistance to the severely affected territories for a long time, and it is the Marquis of Bowen who is responsible for distributing these supplies......"

The Marquis of Troope's words are half-true, the king did exempt many places from taxes, but the reason was not so high-sounding, but it could not be collected at all.

Looking at the entire kingdom of Arthur, apart from the province of Roseflower, which province has a lord who pays taxes to the king?

Rather than being embarrassed by not being able to collect taxes at that time, it is better to give up on your own initiative, and you can also gain a good reputation for generosity.

As for material assistance to the severely affected territories, it is pure fart, he himself lacks food and clothing, how can he have spare money to help others.

The so-called material aid was actually the military salaries that Renard lent to the other party, and the Marquis Bowen was the leader in charge of distributing these military salaries.

These things are known to everyone, and they praise His Majesty's kindness on the surface, but behind the scenes, they secretly scold his mother.

The Marquis of Trolope gushed about the cause and effect of the matter, and finally said in a cold tone: "The two feel that the distribution of materials is unfair, so they take revenge with resentment. ”

Many empty nobles who did not know what was going on heard his account and felt that there was some truth.

Renard and other powerful people scoffed at this, and attacked and killed the kingdom envoys for some supplies, which is something that only a stupid person can do.

They all understood that these two men were nothing more than scapegoats thrown out, victims of a power struggle.

Just look at the identities of the two to understand this.

Earl Church is the grandson of the Marquis of Sidney, and he still has some voice in the Creighton family, but he is still an empty nobleman, indicating that his status is not particularly high.

Viscount Hozia is the son-in-law of the Marquis of Quentin, who also has some voice in the Cronin family, and is also an empty nobleman.

Isn't such a person who has a position in the family but has no real power the best scapegoat for the king to vent his anger?