Longhuang Empire, Jinyao Territory.

Facing this huge territory of his own, thinking of the situation of struggling to survive in the Dark Moon Territory when he first crossed over, Chen Rui couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

However, he did not have time to sigh immediately, because Samuel was rushing to report with a solemn face.

In the inventory of the entire Jinyao Territory, there was not a single white crystal coin left, nor a single grain left.

All managers in key positions have been evacuated.

During Garfield's reign, he won the qualification for the branch venue of the Human Shijie Business Conference for the Jinyao Territory, and now it has been less than two months since the conference was held, and the construction of many venues has reached the final stage of Zuihou. This was originally a good thing, but how could Garfield be cheap Chen Rui, demolishing several key buildings on the grounds that the building broke down and needed to be rebuilt, took away a group of key engineering personnel, and owed a large amount of wages to the migrant workers.

Garfield also secretly instructed several thorny families to use some deliberately left handles as an excuse to make trouble.

......

These are naturally the "gifts" that the former second prince Garfield deliberately left to the "imperial brother", if it weren't for the short time of the three-day "handover", Chen Rui had no doubt that this guy would have the entire Jinyao territory demolished into ruins.

Garfield's reason is very high-sounding, these materials and talents are the result of his seven years of hard work in running the territory, and now that he is handing over the territory, he will naturally take away his own "property".

When Rex the Great learned of this, he did not intervene and did not offer any assistance.

From the moment "Arthur" left the hall after the father-son argument that day, he was not only his most beloved son, but a real prince.

The open and secret battles between the heirs to the throne. As long as you don't touch a certain bottom line, as an emperor, you won't interfere. This is the unspoken rule of empires or kingdoms throughout the ages. Those who can stand out in the battle and win the final victory are the best and most suitable candidates for the throne.

The edge of the sword is sharpened. Emperor Rex also wanted to see the true skills of this son, who had returned after seven years, not only in terms of making weapons.

Is it a frustration and a devastation, or is it more courageous to solve the crisis?

This is not only Rex, but also a test for those who wait and see Shili for His Royal Highness the Third Prince.

"Your Highness, I can only take out a maximum of seven hundred black crystal coins from my side. Samuel lowered his head embarrassedly, in fact, the seven hundred black crystal coins were still Joanna and Ina's money, this golden knight usually didn't have much concept of money, and now a penny was difficult to beat the hero, and he felt ashamed for the first time.

Joanna had a lot of money on hand. But in order to rescue Samuel, she ran around to open the joints, and she had spent almost all the money, and Ina had almost lost all her money in the Nightmare Field, and she was also tight on hand.

Seven hundred black crystal coins is a lot of money for a civilian home, but for Jin Yao's territory, it is a drop in the bucket. It doesn't work.

"Money is not an issue, you don't have to worry about it. Chen Rui shook his head, "In the end, in terms of talent, I have a bit of a headache." ”

Chen Rui really doesn't worry about money. It's a bit of an exaggeration to say that just the part of the Black Crystal Coin earned from the Demon Realm Magic Game is enough to cover the ground of the entire Jinyao Territory.

But. The management of a territory is inseparable from people, and Garfield can be described as a salary from the bottom of the kettle this time. Took away a large number of talents in key positions. Although Chen Rui and Isabella are both outstanding domestic affairs experts, they cannot replace so many grassroots talents. It's like a pyramid, if you don't have the foundation of the middle and lower layers, no matter how excellent the tip is, it can't be formed.

In the long run, there is money and policies to attract talent, but now the time is so tight that it is too late.

"I grew up in the Jinyao Territory since I was a child, and I know some good talents, some of which are not reused in the family, and they should be able to be recruited for His Highness, by the way, I still have a few cronies in the family......"

"The Camprot family?" Chen Rui seemed to think of something, and blurted out at the same time as Isabella, and the couple looked at each other and smiled tacitly.

This scene made the fairy Miss Long on the side look a little hot, although she didn't know it, she pretended to understand: "Oh!"

Soon after, Carol Camprot, the patriarch of the Camprot family and former financial secretary, one of the two major families in the Jinyao Domain, was summoned to the Lord's Palace.

It was not the first time Carlo had come to this mansion, but her mood at this time seemed extremely complicated.

The third prince "Arthur" had a great favor to the Camprot family back then, so Carlo once swore allegiance and served as the treasurer of the territory, and was deeply trusted.

However, after the disappearance of the third prince seven years ago, Garfield, the second prince of the acting lord, carried out a major purge of Jinyao's territory, Carlo was removed from his position as a tax officer, and the Kamplott family was also persecuted and suppressed by Garfield, squeezing countless profits and money.

Since the Camprot family is the first business family, involved in various fields, and is truly considered a rich country, it has caused a certain jealousy of Rex the Great. And Garfield is a lord and has absolute strength to deal with the affairs of the territory, so Rex the Great turned a blind eye to Garfield's actions and did not interfere too much, which made the situation of the Kamprot family even more miserable.

Later, Caro's son Samuel defeated Paul on the first day in a duel, was appreciated by Rex the Great, was canonized as a Golden Knight, and became a member of the Dragoons, and the Camprot family found the opportunity to rise again, and Carlo was appointed Financial Secretary.

In this favorable situation, Caro inevitably had a new idea in his heart, since "Arthur" had been missing for many years, the Camplott family had to find new support if they wanted to maintain stability and further strengthen. Therefore, Carlo thought twice and accepted the olive branch thrown by the fourth prince Luke to fight against Garfield, who had been persecuting the family.

However, there are unforeseen circumstances, Carol unexpectedly encountered a "joint appeal gate" and was removed from prison and Samuel became a prisoner for "assassinating" Garfield. Although he was pardoned by Rex the Great, Samuel was labeled a "degenerate" and his life was in danger, thanks to the appearance of the third prince "Arthur", who had been missing for many years. Miraculously turned the tables and cleared Samuel's name.

Now. After "Arthur" returned to the territory of Jin Yao, he immediately summoned him. Is it to ask for guilt, or to solicit, or both? So how should I deal with it? Will I continue to follow the current fourth prince Luke, or will I return to my old lord and regain allegiance to the old lord and the third prince "Arthur"?

For a moment, Carlo was in a dilemma.

"Lord Carlo. Chen Rui's voice woke Carlo from his thoughts.

"In front of His Highness, how dare Carlo call him 'my lord'?" Carlo bowed deeply, "Carlo first pleaded guilty to His Highness. ”

"I told Samuel that neither you nor he need to be Daoqian to me. Chen Rui saw the contradiction in Caro's heart, and smiled slightly: "Don't mention the past." You take a look at this first. ”

Carlo took Chen Rui and handed over a magic leather scroll, and when he saw the six words "Letter of Appointment of Finance and Taxation Officer" on it, he was secretly worried, and sure enough, he ......

"Don't be in a hurry to refuse or worry about it first, listen to me first. Chen Rui saw Carlo's thoughts, "I used to be Rex Bixia's favorite prince, of course, I'm not sure if I like it now." One thing is certain, though. Now I am the third prince of the empire, the lord of the Jinyao territory, and ...... One of the three great masters of human beings. ”

Carlo nodded, the return of the "Arthur" prince this time is indeed eye-catching. The name of that Artifact Master alone is enough to move the world.

"You used to be the treasurer of the territory, and you are very talented, and I have always valued you. This time I'm back. Naturally, it is necessary to enable the old man you trust. This letter of appointment is not for you personally. It's to the Kamplote family, and it's up to you to decide who you're going to do. I want real talent. The Camprot family is one of the two major families in the Jinyao Territory, and it was also my close family, so it makes sense to accept this position, you don't have to shirk, and you can't shirk, otherwise...... I don't mind following Garfield's approach. ”

"Yes, Your Highness. The other party has already said this far, and Carlo naturally can't refuse, unless the Kamprot family doesn't want to mix up in the Jinyao territory.

This is certainly unrealistic, because this is the foundation of the family, which has been around for dozens of generations, and has not left even in the most difficult times, let alone now.

"One more thing, Samuel, won't be returning to the Kamplottes. ”

"I know, Your Highness. Caro looked gloomy, he had tried to persuade Samuel, but failed, he was well aware of the character of this son, and once a real decision was made, he would not change.

"Samuel's following me is not a bad thing for the Kamplots or for him personally. Chen Rui saw Caro's expression in his eyes and smiled: "It's like you can't put your eggs in the same basket, this truth, as the controller of the big family, you should know better than me......"

Carlo used to be one of the directors of the three divisions, how rich his experience was, he tasted the true meaning of these words, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, this is still His Royal Highness "Arthur" seven years ago?

"I see. Carlo nodded, "Please let Samuel go home as soon as possible, and I will officially announce his expulsion from the family." ”

"Yes, Lord Caro is really a sensible person, but it's a pity...... In some respects, it was the authorities who were obsessed and chose the wrong direction to take refuge, which is why they were imprisoned before. ”

Carlo smiled wryly and lowered his head, without excuses.

"It seems that you don't really understand it yet. Chen Rui shook his head, "You and the Kamprot family have only one object of allegiance, and that is Bixia." It doesn't matter what you give, how much you give up, and it doesn't matter what benefits or promises Luke gives you...... This is the only way for the Kamplott family to survive and thrive. If you are willing to give up, you will get if you are willing to give up. Although the Kamplott family is currently at a low point, it may not be an opportunity to seek real 'refuge' from Bixia. For Samuel's sake, I'll give you another chance. The Jin Yao Territory is about to undergo a great change, shaking the entire empire and even the human race. As a prince and a master of the weapon, I will once again be concerned by Bixia, there is a saying that 'the wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it', even if it is a father and son, for an emperor, he cannot ignore a potential threat. So by my side, I need to have a pair of eyes that can observe the movements of Bixia at any time - the finance and tax officer, I think the most suitable person. ”

Carlo was shocked, and his eyes were full of incredulity when he looked at Chen Rui.

When he left the Lord's Mansion at the end of the summons, the biggest thought in Caro's mind was that Samuel's choice might truly reverse the fate of the entire Camprot family...... (To be continued......)