"Their best system of bullshit is all lies. Until now, those censors have been occupied by those powerful people. There is no possibility of us interfering. ”

A bearded dwarf said angrily.

"And these censors are working in their own way, and they can't be unified with Ben. Last time, I wanted to build a hydro workshop, but the people downstream didn't agree, so I asked the censor to seal my workshop. The other dwarf said in the same tone.

The utensils in the room are almost all the same, the same style of glasses, porcelain pots and other industrial products, and there are scratches left by the years. It can be seen that these people have been in Nolan for a long time, reflecting Thorin's call to return home. But when they came back, they found that the environment was not as beautiful as they imagined.

Businessmen, accustomed to the efficient and concise style of the government, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the existing system. The rigidity of the system, the decline of central power, and the power of censors to cover the sky are all parts of their dislike.

Thorin was also annoyed by these people all day. These dwarves who had been in Nolan for a certain amount of time and achieved certain achievements were recruited by them. His original intention was to let these people who have a deep understanding of industry help him develop industry in Ortunno, but he didn't expect to complain that it was not good here and there. He's not stupid, and these ills do exist. But his idea was to develop the industry first, and then slowly solve the problem. After all, these censors who are still entrenched at the grassroots level are not easy to solve.

The ideal is beautiful, but the reality is skinny.

Instead of going in the direction he expected, things put him in a dilemma. On the side of the study abroad faction and the censor, he must stand one.

Thorin had been hesitant, and soon he paid the price.

The incident began when a Ram businessman wanted to build a 30-kilometre railway to the capital, Arnoor, in the coal hills of Ortunno's No. 1 coal-producing region. After all, there is an example of Black Coal Mountain in the past, and it is an extremely profitable project. There are thousands of gold coins in the daily turnover of the bank. The output of the coal mountain is even more amazing, and Arnole is an important coal block distribution center. This project will definitely be more successful than Hei Wu Mountain. It will also train a group of dwarven technical talents. Best of both worlds.

But within two days of the start of construction, it was smashed. It is still the censor who takes the lead, because once the railway is repaired, it will force the jobs of the original transport workers. This is absolutely not allowed for the election-oriented examiner, who needs the votes of the people, so he cannot support Ram.

The two groups met directly on the railroad, armed with shovels, forges, sickles, and other improvised weapons. But Ram's side is much more advanced, and it is the monkey version of the breech-loading rifled gun sold by Nolan. There are few people, but the momentum is not down.

Bang –

The gun went off fire, and by chance the censor was killed. More than 20 people were killed and injured in the ensuing fight.

It was as if a fuse ignited the contradictions between the two sides immediately.

The censors have said that they will strictly investigate this group of Nolan's returning businessmen, and they cannot be allowed to possess such dangerous weapons again.

Businessmen said that the power of the censors should be weakened and that power should be concentrated in the cabinet. At the same time, it said that the other party would compensate Ram for the construction costs.

Thorin, who wants to fall on both sides, must now choose one side, otherwise he won't be able to eat well.

After a night of reflection, Thorin finally made a decision.

The hiring of Arman and Poulsen as cabinet members immediately caused a stir. The "Diary of Ortuno", which was manipulated by the study abroad faction, touted the move as wise and magnificent, clear in its judgment, and to the point.

Of course, the censors will not listen to this kind of nonsense.

They protested to the House of Representatives, saying that the move was illegal without the consent of all the censors. The House of Representatives quickly made a decision, and the Cabinet had the power to appoint members of the Cabinet.

Naturally, the censors will not stop there.

Retorted on another ground.

The Cabinet, as the highest authority in Ortunno, should give full consideration to balance and not allow the study abroad faction to occupy two seats. One should be taken down.

Thorin still gritted his teeth and insisted that if the reform stopped. That won't do anything.

Soon, the censors began to disobey the orders given by the House. Each of them was a local economic, political, and military leader. Have the confidence to refuse the appointment of the House of Representatives.

Thorin was also unceremonious, and directly sent the agency directly under the House to arrest the censors who kept appointing orders, and prepared to make an example of the monkeys.

But the Inquisitor returned a gift and sent out to capture the head of the Inquisitor General Jani. Thorin was furious, smashing everything in his office to pieces.

War is on the verge of breaking out.

Thorin had only 100,000 troops at his disposal, clearly outnumbering the nearly 500,000 troops on the Inquisition's side. He needs foreign help, strong foreign help.

That's when Rune's merchant came to the door.

Willing to provide more advanced guns.

The conditions are some mines, and tariffs and so on.

The candlelight shone on Thorin's thoughtful face.

"Two hundred breech-loading rifled guns, these businessmen can get these, there must be Wayne behind them. ”

Thorin said.

"But they are all monkey versions, with only half the range, and they are far less durable than those equipped by their army. It will be scrapped after a hundred rounds. ”

Sorin General Jens said. "Moreover, our artillery, although better in quality than the enemy, is far inferior in quantity. Insufficient fire support could not be provided at all. ”

Thorin smiled wryly.

"I don't have as many workshops as Wayne does, and I can provide a steady stream of shells and equipment for the army. Say, if there are any problems, I'll see if I can help you solve them. ”

Jens thought for a moment and said.

"The training of the army is insufficient, and it is simply difficult for the musket to show its strength. We need time. ”

Thorin shook his head.

"There's no way I'm going to give you the time to conjure this stuff myself. Don't tell you. You hold it up a little longer, and the reinforcements will soon arrive. ”

Jens said sonorously.

"I'm going to keep the enemy out of Arnor!"

Thorin nodded.

"Go ahead, you're busy with you. ”

Jens turned and walked away.

Thorin stood up and looked out the window with a complicated expression.

Why was Wayne able to turn Nolan around without incident, but he had to raise the butcher's knife against his compatriots. What would Wayne do if he stood in his place?

A hundred kilometers away, the fighting has stopped, temporarily.

The smell of gunpowder smoke in the air had not yet dissipated, and the soldiers were already exhausted. After a brief dinner, they fell asleep together. The war was tough for both sides. Ortuno has not had a civil war for hundreds of years and has always been unanimous with the outside world. But this time they are going to raise their butcher knives against their own people.

And the businessmen behind them have long been discussing how to divide the fruits of victory. Or abandon them immediately and throw themselves on the other side.