Word leaked out of nowhere, and the news of Baron Cailliaud's return soon spread in the aristocratic circles of the two counties.

The time has come to test political wisdom.

How not to be rude, not to be humble or arrogant, and not to offend people has become a difficult problem in front of a group of local nobles.

Just when everyone was struggling, a clever ghost who was unwilling to reveal his name said: You can transfer the contradiction.

This proposal was instantly supported by the nobles who had suffered a big loss in the previous battle with the nobles of the Northland, and soon turned into a mobilization meeting for revenge against the nobles of the Northland.

Although there were not many local nobles participating in the discussion, everyone still supported the final decision 100%.

Whoever can lead everyone to overthrow the nobles of the Northland and drive out those nasty ghosts will support whoever will be the boss.

Without a doubt, this is an almost impossible task.

Although the gap in strength between the two sides has narrowed a lot, on the whole, the military strength of the battle-hardened nobles of the Northland is still higher than that of the local nobles.

Of course, this is just a calculation of the power that everyone puts on the table, and it does not involve the family behind them.

For many people, the more ambitious, the more difficult, and the more unattainable the goal, the better.

No one wants to have one more ancestor on their heads, the two powers contain each other, and maintaining a balance is what everyone needs.

One dominance will only crowd out everyone's interests.

Everyone knows that "drive away the nobles of the Northland" is just a slogan, and whoever is serious will lose.

It has nothing to do with the difference in strength between the two sides, it mainly involves the big power game of the kingdom, and it is not something that the pawns below can decide at all.

……

The city of Al-Bayda, the governor's palace.

After some reminiscence, Earl Pierce's expression became serious.

"Cayo, the complicated situation in Lyte and Wyton counties is almost familiar to you.

Where do you start? ”

The situation in the two counties is just complicated, it is purely a mess.

In the small land of two counties, a group of human spirits poured in, and more than twenty people caught Cailliaud's attention alone.

There are more than ten people who can make him feel jealous.

These people are either in the foreground, in the background, or temporarily losing in the competition, but without exception, they all have outstanding points.

"Uncle, why should I start?

The matter of returning from the royal capital cannot be kept secret at all.

Whatever choice I make, it's likely that someone has prepared a condom just waiting for me to get in.

Instead of rushing to make grades, it is better to wait and see what you want to learn.

Looking at what the noble lords of the two counties have done in the past, it has opened my eyes.

That's all the guys from the north. After all, it was killed on the battlefield, and some of the methods were normal.

But the few born among the local nobles really shocked me.

A Sosa knight who plotted an economic blockade of the nobles of the Northlands.

This person's thinking pattern is extraordinary, and his vision is not only limited to the battlefield, but also spreads beyond the battlefield.

The most important thing is that he is very good at protecting himself, and after doing such a big thing, he doesn't even have the heart to take the lead.

It is a miracle that such a person can be born in a small aristocratic house.

The knight of Pereira who hoarded supplies and made a fortune.

It seems to be a businessman's style, but his control of timing is just right.

It's not just about the economy, it's about politics. If it weren't for the limited status, this person should be able to mix well in the royal capital.

Swing rotten knight Adrian.

It's nothing to play the nobles of the Northland, the key is that he is shameless enough and can stop in just the right amount.

A nobleman can put down his face, and he can also know how to advance and retreat, no matter where he is, he will not mix too badly.

Loser Baron Ezekire.

organized the local nobles to join forces to fight against the nobles of the Northland, and ended in a miserable defeat. The outside world thinks he lost, but I don't think so.

From obscurity, it has become a well-known existence among the local aristocracy. Fame is his biggest gain.

What's more, being able to organize more than twenty nobles with different interests under the condition of absolute disadvantage is a remarkable achievement in itself.

……

The most astonishing of all, the mountain baron, was simply the chosen one.

Not only does he have an amazing talent for archery, but he can meet the Earth Bear to recognize the Lord as soon as he leaves the house. watched the drama and paddled all the way on the battlefield, and the military exploits would be delivered to the door by themselves.

Choosing a remote territory, he was not only lucky to avoid the fiercest aristocratic rivalry in the early days, but also made him a lot of war wealth.

The speed of development of the territory is even more unexpected. It's as if he didn't do anything, so he kept getting cheap to pick him up.

Although the political performance is very immature, the invincible luck is enough to cover up all the shortcomings.

If possible, if you run into such an opponent, it is better not to face him head-on until his luck runs out.

So many people, huddled together. I am not sure that I will be able to end up on my own terms. ”

Baron Cailliaud analyzed.

It's not that he wants salted fish, it's really that there are too many people in the two counties of Laite and Wyton now.

As a latecomer, it loses its first-mover advantage. Being of noble birth is an advantage, but this advantage is not without a price.

If the toss is too strong, a group of careerists will most likely join forces to kick him out first.

Although it can be analyzed now, it is only a paper talk based on the results of the fact.

Family history and extraordinary knowledge do not mean that in actual operation, you can also have an advantage.

"Good analysis. It seems that your days in the royal capital have not been in vain, and you have learned a little bit of wisdom from those old foxes.

As the big nobles, we are not the same as the small nobles below.

Their family background is limited, so they can only keep fighting, fighting, and taking risks.

Even if they have succeeded countless times before, they have an unstable foundation, as long as they fail once, everything they have will be beaten back to their original shape.

You are also familiar with history books, and throughout the ages, countless smart people have fallen halfway, but some not very smart people have come to the end.

The biggest reason is that they are too smart.

It's too easy to get something by calculation, and gradually people get lost in it, thinking that they can calculate everything.

The same is true of the current land of the two counties, the ones who like to calculate the most seem to be very powerful, but in fact, they are destined to be eliminated.

For example: Baron Ezekil. He has strong organizational skills and the ability to control people's hearts.

At another time, he might be able to stir up some trouble, but unfortunately he was unlucky and ran into a group of Northland nobles who believed in power.

He's got a lot of fame, but the question is will you tolerate his rise, or will the mountain baron give him a chance?

Competitors are locked in the road. Fame is just fame after all, and fame that cannot be transformed into strength is actually worthless.

And that Kate came to Baron, flip through his resume, and you will find that this guy is better than the guys above, and his name is still on the wanted papers of the Orc Empire.

But what is the end result?

When he encounters a luck-type enemy, every time he calculates, he paves the way for others.

Of course, what we see may not be true, and it may be that these guys want us to see it.

Each of them seems to have shown their abilities, but all of them tend to one side. Even if it is for profit, it is just right to catch a handful and flash.

It's all biased to one side, isn't there a balanced one? A coincidence may be a coincidence, a bunch of coincidences come together, and there must be a conspiracy behind it.

Momentary success or failure does not mean anything. Many things that seem simple to us may also have countless calculations behind them.

At the very least, I don't think that Hudson's little guy can rise, it's all about luck.

If it was really luck, Kate would have suffered at most one or two losses, and she would never have been sent to the door to be manipulated.

It's not good, I don't know if I'm calculated. After all, designing a person doesn't need to be aimed at himself, starting with his cronies around him, and the goal can also be achieved.

It's hard to fool a smart person, but it's very easy to fool a bunch of idiots. It just so happens that around these small and medium-sized nobles, there will always be a group of fools to follow.

Unlike the group of noble children in the north, the army under his command is really elite, and the elite division under the command of our Divine Bow Knight is mainly blown out.

To my surprise, after being blown by everyone for a long time, the rabble under his command finally became elite.

Once the second thousand-man infantry regiment is completed, the military strength of the mountain territory will surpass that of Dadir City, and it will become the most powerful nobleman in the two counties.

Other nobles only have envy and jealousy, and even if they want to use their troops aggressively, no territory can afford to raise two infantry regiments.

This is not something that can be done by luck alone.

If it weren't for the fact that the Coslow family behind him was too weak to provide him with too much support, I'm afraid Baron Sith would have been tossed and laid down. ”

Earl Pierce said with a sneer.

The authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear.

Standing in the position of Earl Pierce, many things no longer need evidence, and only by extrapolating the results after the fact, you can get an answer.

No matter how much you try to hide it, the final result can't be hidden.

"In that case, why didn't my uncle stop it?

As long as you stumble on him a little, the mountain collar will not develop at all. Even a little wind is needed, and the creditors will toss him enough. ”

Cailliaud asked, confused.

"No, you're wrong!

It's not that I don't want to stumble on him, it's that I can't stumble on him. As unpleasant as I think the lucky boy is, the Dalton family now needs a strong mountain baron.

No matter how good Hudson was, he was only the son of a baron.

All I can rely on is myself, and until now, the family's help has been minimal.

With his own strength alone, one Salaam mountain range is enough for him to toss for many years, and it will not threaten us at all.

And the Sith baron had an archduke father. Missing a little bit of resources can give him a foothold in Lyteshire.

The strength of the Felix family is far above the family. Leaving this nail in the backyard, I couldn't sleep.

Things are more complicated than what you see, and it seems that the fiery position of the county guard has already been decided in the royal capital.

The Ratshire Warden is the Sith Baron, and no matter how hard Hudson tries, the final result has already been decided.

It was not announced to the outside world, it was because the Grand Duke of Kavadia wanted to sharpen his son and deliberately indulged them in fighting.

If there is no one to check and balance, let Lyte County fall into the hands of the Felix family. In the event that the situation changes in the future and the Dalton family is frustrated, who can guarantee that they will not turn against the guest and take our inheritance? ”

Earl Pierce said with a sneer.

The criminal record is very important, and the Felix family has too much black history. With such a neighbor behind it, it is difficult to be vigilant if you are not careful.

As for "fairness", that's only theoretical. The solidification of class has long penetrated into every corner of the Aslant continent.

The Alpha Kingdom is not bad, there is a threat from the Orc Empire, and the big nobles don't dare to play too much. On the bright side, the fig leaf of "fairness" is maintained.

But once the stakes involved are large enough, this fig leaf is not enough. In the end, it was still - Dad.

"The mainland is going to be in chaos!"

Cayo couldn't help but sigh.

This is the experience of history, and every time a large number of talented people emerge, it is the starting point of the chaos on the mainland.

When these elites find that the world does not leave them room for progress, they will inevitably stir up the storm.

The simplest operation is to provoke a war.

A turnip, a pit. Only when the original radish is pulled out can the existing radish be inserted.

"Whether the mainland is chaotic or not is not something you can decide. The Felix family has set the position of the county warden of Lateon, which does not mean that your position as the county warden of Wyton County is also stable.

With so many eyes staring, the kingdom always needs to cover up. So unfortunately, the position of the county guard of Wyden will depend on your true skills.

Just because those guys in the Northland don't dare to fight with the Felix family doesn't mean they don't dare to fight with us. Don't look at these aristocrats who are very regular now, it's just that no one wants to make a bird.

Once activated, you are likely to be targeted by their team. The town of Fallen Leaves you went to this time is not as peaceful as it seems. ”

It can be seen from the anger between his eyebrows that Earl Pierce is very dissatisfied with the result of this bullying.

It's a pity that the arms can't reach the thighs, the Dalton family is only the overlord of the southeastern province, and looking at the entire Alpha Kingdom, it is just an ordinary big force.

Although the governor is in a high position, it does not mean that the appointment of key officials within the province can be ruled by him.

If you want to promote your cronies, you have to ask the king to agree. The most basic principle of checks and balances is used by every monarch whose ability is on the passing line.

Caesar III happened to be a master of scheming, and his ability to mix sand and play with checks and balances was first-class.

Stronger than the five giants of the Northland, isn't the lair checked and balanced by the kingdom's garrison? Crisscrossing and balancing each other is the essence of the political balance of the Alpha Kingdom.

……

Hudson, who didn't know that the fruits of victory had already been picked, were still busy engaging in tandem at the moment. Whether Baron Cailliaud was going to take the stage or not, the stage had to be set up.

Stir up public opinion first, even if Baron Cayo doesn't buy it, at least he can ensure that the three fires that the new lord came over will not burn on his head.

Hudson didn't take everyone to fight with the Northland nobles in the front, because the local nobles were not strong, and there was no chance of winning at all.

Although it was a little instigated, except for the victims, the other nobles were supportive. No one wants to use their hard-earned wealth to participate in a gambling game with no chance of winning.

Baron Cocayo is different, as a descendant of the Dalton family, he represents the Dalton family.

The impulsive ones in the early stage happened to be the younger brothers of the Dalton family. The little brother who has been wronged, there is nothing wrong with finding the boss.

Whether he came out of his head or not, Baron Cayo had something to do. People who are busy don't have the time to do things.

"Tom, send someone to hand over the golden horses to Baron Sith."

Hudson said with a blank face.

There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. With one more competitor entering the arena, this farce should be played in a different way.

Everyone is a smart person, and many things don't need to be said too clearly, just a little hint.

The confrontation must continue, but attention must be paid to the scale. You can't make a real fire, lest you end it.

Even after losing to Hudson, Baron Sith is still the lord of Dadir City, and at most he can make a comeback after a period of silence.

If he loses to the one who represents the Dalton family, he will have to leave and say goodbye to Lyteshire forever.

Hudson's situation was the same, and the battle with the Sith Baron was not fatal. Even if the position of county guard is gone, the political officer, judicial officer, and military affairs officer, these titles can always be obtained, right?

The Alpha Kingdom does not have the saying that you are the county guard, and the officials in the county are appointed by you. On the contrary, there is a high probability that these officials will be your opponents.

It was all the result of the upward and downward effects, and the king used such means to check and balance the governors everywhere. The Governor's Mansion naturally learned and tossed the county government below.

Losing the position of county warden does not mean that the right to speak is completely lost. It is mainly the income from taxes, which is eaten by others.

For Hudson, the income of 10,000 or 20,000 gold coins is not too much of a problem. Anyway, no matter how much Baron Sith could loot, it would be impossible to get the excess showdown on his head.

If you are in a hurry, you can also resist taxes. According to incomplete statistics, there are dozens of anti-tax movements in the kingdom every year.

This usually happens when the officials in charge of the tax package are not strong enough to suppress the local aristocracy. There were also a small number of officials who were too greedy and exceeded the limits of the local aristocracy.

The latter is less likely to occur.

Exploiting the aristocracy is not a good choice. was treated unfairly, and people and friends came together to ask for an explanation, but it didn't end so well.

Unless the popularity is extremely poor, the nobles are rarely bullied in this regard. It's okay to add a little bit, and something big will happen when you cross the line.

Not only the nobles involved will call friends, but also the nobles who receive the news nearby will join in.

After all, today others are being bullied and they don't stand up; Tomorrow I am bullied, who will stand up to help?

The matter is getting bigger, and the kingdom will not spare the officials who caused the incident if they are investigated. In case of serious consequences, it may even be directly deprived of the title.

But if you lose to the Dalton family, it's different. Not only is the position of the county guard no play, but the official position in the county has no part for him, and he is still excluded.

In the southeastern provinces, no matter which nobleman it is, it can't stand the sanctions of the Dalton family. Once you are targeted, you have to do anything.

In particular, the rapid development of the mountain collar now mainly relies on playing with financial leverage. A lot of things were fooled by Hudson.

Once there is a conflict with the Dalton family, no one can guarantee whether the creditors can sit still.