Chapter 415: The princess clears the siege
The House of York, like the House of Julien, held the mysteries of ancient technology, so even if Terrence was tired of York's brutal daughter, he would not dare to act on it. "Words*love*first*hair[Fengyun Novel Reading Network baoly] And Vanessa dared to touch the tiger's P shares, in fact, she also used her first management of national politics as a cover to pull out the nails entrenched in the heavy oil spring for Terrence.
Perhaps, this is exactly the puzzle that Terrence left for himself.
Well, let me do it.
Vanessa turned her gaze to the chief of the guard, Yu Lian, "Sir, please forgive my ignorance at this time. Because you know that I am not a native of the Burning Realm, what would a king do when something like this happens? β
"He will listen to the advice of the Bachelor." Yu Lian looked at York with a straight face, the other party's rudeness made him very disgusted, and his right hand was already pressed on the saber at his waist.
"If I want him to continue to sit on our Imperial Council, will it be against the king's wishes?" Vanessa asked politely.
The queen's question made Yu Lian's expression froze, but he still shook his head, "No, the king will not dispute your decision. β
"Then," Vanessa motioned to York, "to bring the Duke back to his seat. β
The Duke of York stopped cursing, not understanding what medicine was sold in Vanessa's gourd. "What are you going to do? Want to help me? I'm from Huolongzhaiβ" Before he could finish speaking, he was forcibly pressed into a chair by Yu Lian.
"You are my honored guest, my most trusted member of the Imperial Council, and my honorable duke." Vanessa showed the kindest smile, which made people look like a spring breeze, "I'm glad that your outspoken opinion is clear, I will ask someone to write down your golden stone words and correct them one by one." But before that, I'd like to ask you to hear my thoughts. The queen turned her humility and raised her chin high, "I have never changed the old system left by King Terrence, but only extended and supplemented his ideas, which is a matter of duty as a prisoner, and I have not exceeded my status in the slightest. And our esteemed Chancellor of the Exchequer," Vanessa said, looking at the Archduke of Kirk at the table, "and he told me that he could not spare half a plate of brass in his storehouse to distribute to the poor people of the lower town, and that I was in a hurry to lend money to the beautiful ladies of the palace. β
All eyes were on Archduke Kirk.
Oh, this fat man who must be repaid, he does have the stature and appearance of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Of course, Kirk's reign was not a blessing for the Burning Nation, he didn't simply collect taxes and lock them in the treasury, he had many options. He used all kinds of kingly promises to pay his debts, and then used the money in the treasury. He bought wagons, shops, boats, and houses, and bought grain at low prices when crops were harvested, and sold bread at high prices when food was scarce. He bought wool from the land of ice marshes in the north, linen from the south, and lace from the city of Scambrae, which he stored, circulated, dyed, and sold. The gold coin expands and increases as if it were multiplying on its own. Of course, the best way to accumulate wealth for him is to lend out and recover the principal with interest.
This qiΔ is seen in Vanessa's eyes, and it is also clear to her heart.
It's a pity that this person thinks too highly of himself, and always wants to oppress people with money, and he can see that he is narrow-minded by dealing with Yu Lian's aggressive* people before. So, this kind of person is always the best to deal with.
"I really can't come up with the money!" Kirk glared back at everyone, especially the queen on the throne, "The king's army has taken most of the treasury, and the aftermath of the previous battle of Neverwinter will use up most of the gold, without this gold, how can you let me account to the women who have lost their husbands, and how to the mothers who have lost their sons?" He glared at Vanessa hatefully, as if he had to blame her for this.
"You see?" Vanessa turned her face to York, "That's why I reached out to your good girl." β
"What's the flea nest in Downtown?" How could York, who had been through a hundred battles, not see through Vanessa's intentions, she obviously wanted to let the two courtiers fight in the nest, how could he be fooled, "Wait for a month or two and there will be no turmoil." I see that you obviously want me to turn against Archduke Kirk, and finally reap the benefits! β
"There are people dying every minute on the continent," Vanessa smirked, ivory glass in her hand, "but they're all someone else's family." She took a sip of the wine, which was sweetened with honey, and the queen felt refreshed and sunny, "Of course I don't need to explain it to their mothers and wives. She slammed her empty glass to the table, "Because you haven't been to that stinking place yourself!" Sleep in the dirtiest and most diseased place in Dragon City! There are people dying every moment due to lack of food and medicine, and the smell of death is everywhere! And you," the queen said, pointing her slender forefinger at the Archduke of York, "and you sit all day on the high pillows of the Fire Dragon Village, tasting their blood and worrying about whether the jewels worn by your children are dusty!" The poor of the lower city were eaten by maggots, and their wounds festered in the stench; And your heart is blinded by treasure, and your soul is corrupted by greed! β
Yorke was shocked by Vanessa's sudden outburst, and muttered as to how to refute it.
At this moment, the door of the main hall was pushed open, and Princess Katrina Shi Shiran walked up to the hall. She held a large tray in her hand, which was full of golden and priceless jewels, and she came to Vanessa, bowed deeply to the queen, and then placed the tray in front of Vanessa, "Your Majesty," said the princess, with a peaceful smile on her face, "These are the jewels that my father usually gives me, and I will hand them in now, hoping to add some more medicine and food to the poor people in the lower city." β
Vanessa hurriedly stretched out her hand to help the princess up, her voice trembling with emotion, "The princess is really a model for me in the Burning Flame Country!" β
This scene was not in Vanessa's plan. Being able to get Katrina's help undoubtedly gave herself a powerful boost on the difficult road to politics, and she looked at the princess with infinite gratitude, and whispered, "Thank you! β
At the same time, there was a chorus of approval from the Royal Council, and the Archduke of York had no choice but to say nothing more in this situation.
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