In the royal capital, the insect king who was escorted over was not immediately sent out to do things, but was secretly kept in captivity.

It's not the right time, and the summer is almost over. Obviously, it is not a good time to set off a locust plague, and after raising fat and strong for a year, the effect will definitely be better if you release it.

It's just that for the insect king, it's really cruel. As a captive hapless bastard, he will spend the next year in the mage's laboratory.

There are many ways to artificially mature Warcraft, and most of them have sequelae. If it's a contract demonic beast, these extraordinary means can't be used at all.

But if you use it to deal with the Worm King, it doesn't matter. There is a long way to go from the Worm King to the Worm Emperor, and the success rate is pitifully low.

Most of the insect kings died before they could get out of school. With the greatest natural enemy of human beings, the road to promotion of the insect king cannot be peaceful.

In order to cause trouble to the enemy as much as possible, under the special instructions of Caesar III, these unlucky egg insect kings enjoyed special treatment.

All kinds of methods to ripen the monsters, constantly trying on them. In order to cultivate a stronger insect king, the magicians are also brain-opening.

Although the means are a little more ruthless, there is no better choice for the Alpha Kingdom.

If you don't inflict heavy losses on the enemy and bear the losses alone, the gap between the two sides will only be widened.

The fire was lit by the enemy, and if others dared to target the Alpha Kingdom so recklessly, Caesar III would not mind a-for-tat counterattack either.

A plan is a plan after all, and the first thing to face is reality. Looking at the damage report in his hand, Caesar III felt a headache.

Under the influence of the locust plague, several major grain-producing provinces in the south have either drastically reduced their output or simply failed to harvest.

The resulting losses are entirely astronomical. You don't have to think about it to know that this year's taxes in these provinces will definitely not be counted on.

At this juncture, the boss can't fall into the hole for the younger brother. No matter how financially strapped you are, you can't do everything you can.

Not only is the tax revenue gone, but the grain and grass that should be supporting the front line in northern Xinjiang will also shrink significantly.

The only consolation is this: with the exception of a few thick-skinned guys, most of the lords and nobles have not reached out to the kingdom for help.

It is enough to prove that the younger brothers can be diligent and thrifty, even if they encounter a natural disaster of this level, they can live a small life.

In this case, the letters of help from the noble lords of the northern Xinjiang of the two counties of Wyton and Rite are very eye-catching.

Once again, it has been proven that you cannot offend your immediate superiors. Under normal circumstances, this kind of non-nutritious distress letter will be deducted by the Governor's Office first, and then reported to the higher authorities after artistic processing.

This time the situation was special, and Count Peirce, who wanted to give them small shoes, did not summarize, refine, and artistically process them at all, and directly transferred them to the royal capital.

In the eyes of Caesar III, the evil feeling naturally rises up. When he was stationed in the northern frontier, he faced the threat of orcs, and he reached out for help every now and then, and he could barely understand.

But now the situation is different, they all went to the south to enjoy the blessings, and they love to toss so much, compared with the performance of other disaster-stricken nobles, this wave of performance is undoubtedly a big loss.

It can only be said that if a group of people are not pleasing to the eye, they will feel unpleasant about what they do. The best option is not to show up, as long as it is an eyesore.

"Let the provinces deal with the disaster as appropriate!"

Caesar III said with a facial expression.

As a king, you can't make decisions based on your own likes and dislikes. However, this wave of eye medicine still came to the throne, which made Caesar III more and more dislike the children of the nobles of the Northland.

This kind of contradiction is inevitable, even if there is no ancestral grievance, it is difficult for anyone to have a good impression of a group of people who reach out every day to ask for money, food, and materials, and do not see anything in return.

A small episode, for the king of the day, is not worth mentioning at all.

A group of petty nobles asking for help was also not a big deal for a group of princes and ministers.

Even if the families of these people intercede, it would not be enough for everyone to reject the king's decision.

The most important thing is that the word "discretionary" is so many answers that I can't find fault with it at all.

If it is not handled well, it must be the governor below, who did not understand the deep meaning of the king, and it is definitely not that the great king did not arrange it in place.

"Your Majesty, how to arrange the capture of those heroes of the Insect King?"

The Archduke of Newfoundland asked.

It can be seen that appeasing these meritorious ministers in the eyes of the prime minister is more important than dealing with a group of small nobles asking for help.

After all, those who can capture the insect king are the top masters in the kingdom, representing the highest combat effectiveness of the southern provinces.

"They are all the pillars of the country, and it is difficult for them to be tempted by worldly fame and fortune. Then open up some precious resources and let them exchange them freely!

If there are other requirements, as long as they are not too excessive, then they can also be discussed. Let the governors of all places do a good job of communication and pacification, and don't make jokes. ”

Caesar III said thoughtfully.

In dealing with the strong, the countries of the mainland will always be the main thing to win over. There is no one who dislikes many domestic masters.

One or two masters may not be much to a kingdom. But when this number expands to tens or even hundreds, it can affect the rise and fall of a country.

Especially for the Alpha Kingdom, which needs to compete with the orcs, the number of top masters is particularly important.

In every war, these people were able to play an important role in the war.

……

Happy and happy busy for more than half a month, almost all the hard-hit areas, there have been a figure of a person and a bear.

Bear Stearns has become the richest bear in the continent of Aslant, and it is still some way from the previous bear. The main reason is that the ancestor of the Earth Bear is too awesome, and he once "held" the artifact and competed with the dragon.

The value of the artifact is really hard to measure, and it is certainly not something that can be bought with gold coins anyway. Riding a mountain collar still can't catch up with the value of the artifact.

Of course, the "Blood Moon Horn" kind of evil god weapon does not count. Because of its bad reputation and everyone's shouting, it can't be taken out for public use, resulting in a big discount in value.

However, no matter how rich Bear Stearns' net worth is, it is still a bear after all, and it is Hudson who attracts the attention of the aristocratic young lady.

If before that, he was a potential stock, and now it has transformed into a high-speed growth stock.

Everyone knows that if you don't hurry up and place your bets, you're going to miss out on your chance.

In fact, for many, the opportunity has been missed.

While exterminating the locusts, Hudson made a trip back to his hometown. From Baron Redman's mouth, I learned that the quality of the nobles who intended to marry him was raised by a notch as a whole.

The ordinary knights' homes, most of the barons' homes, knowing that there was no hope, automatically withdrew.

Instead, a number of middle nobles joined the candidates, and even the collateral of large families also entered each other's candidate lists.

Before finalizing the marriage partner, the children of the nobles were each other's spare tires, which was common in aristocratic circles.

Baron Redman has a bunch of information on aristocratic women in his hands, and the parents of other women also have a bunch of information on aristocratic children.

If you think it's suitable, add it, find someone to test it, and think it can be done with each other, that's the alternative.

In the end, how to make a choice mainly depends on the interests of the family, personal wishes, and the development of the situation.

It doesn't matter if the marriage of ordinary children is messed up, things won't be so bad.

But Hudson, a son who has high hopes for the family, is not only concerned about the marriage, but also the other veins.

Probably the least concerned is Hudson himself. Even if he is a single dog, what about two brothers in front of him?

According to the usual practice, before deciding on his marriage, the two single dogs must be arranged first.

Hudson, who is still young, can continue to wait. After all, many of the candidates are still kids. The so-called suitability is just a suitable family background.

But Nelson and Evola, who are a few years older, are most likely in the last year or two. Anyway, before Hudson's marriage was finalized, they would definitely be arranged first, so as not to make people laugh.

With the drop in temperature, coupled with the desperate hunting of various noble lords, the vigorous insect plague soon came to an end.

The insect king, which everyone shouted and beaten, disappeared from people's sight early. Whether it was extinct or secretly hid for the rest of the day, no one knows.

In short, this catastrophe is over for the time being.

Thanks to Bear Stearns' efforts, the most severely plagued areas in the province have also been able to preserve autumn ploughing.

The neighboring provinces were miserable, and although Hudson didn't mind taking Bear Stearns on a trip, he missed the season.

Anyway, the army of locusts is gone, and the autumn ploughing has been missed again, and everyone is unwilling to spend that unjust money, so they simply organize the army of serfs to continue to consume scattered locusts.

No one knows whether this decision is right or wrong. But I have to admit that Bear Stearns does have a talent for business, and he is better than Hudson in this regard.

At least Hudson can talk about human feelings, but in front of Uncle Xiong, he doesn't bother to care who is who.

One silver coin and one acre of land, if you can accept it, you can do it; If you can't talk about it, you will pull it down, and Uncle Xiong will not serve.

If you want to play with the package price, that's impossible. Bear Stearns is a bear who admits death, and one more silver coin can be accepted, and one less silver coin can lift the table.

It's useless to deal with Hudson, Uncle Xiong directly said: If you are not afraid of meeting a bear on the night road, you can put a "five" discount on the price.

In the face of the shameless bear, in order not to be beaten to the bone, none of the nobles dared to ask for a discount.

When a poor ghost needs to pay on credit, Hudson pays it on his behalf. Compared with the money owed to Uncle Xiong, everyone thinks that it is better to owe Baron Hudson, even if they need to owe favors.

In line with the principle that the meat rots in his own pot, Hudson did not stop Bear Stearns from holding the money. After all, it is too difficult to get money out of the pockets of many nobles.

In contrast, entering Bear Stearns' pocket is equivalent to going into his Hudson's pocket.

There are mountains of gold coins that you can't count even if you want to! Hudson was in custody on the left and right, and Bear Stearns had nothing more than a number on his account.

It seems that Hudson is offering a loan, but in fact it is Bear Stearns' money that is on the left hand and on the right. After prostituting the right to use all the funds, there was no interest on a penny, and Hudson could naturally exchange ultra-low interest for favors.

It's not just about borrowing, it's also about investing. As long as the credibility does not collapse, this kind of game can be played forever.

Without experience reference, no matter how smart a bear is, it is impossible to think that there is such a shameless way to play.

……

Beda City, revisiting the old place, Hudson's feelings are different.

Although the treatment is still the same as last time, it is the top, but everyone is obviously full of awe in their eyes when they look at him.

The adult Earth Bear of the Real Hammer directly led him to become the number one master in the southeast province. At least on the surface, Hudson doesn't know if there are more powerful characters in the secret.

Unlike in the past, when you had to queue up to enter the Governor's Palace, this wave of Earl Pierce came to greet him as soon as he entered the door, and he was full of face.

The previous unhappiness between the two was as if nothing had happened. Hudson was happy to see this change.

Deep down, Hudson had secretly decided that for the sake of being so sensible as Earl Pierce, he would not go to his grave in the future.

After some greetings, Hudson decisively took out a bottle of "locust trapping potion" and put it on the table, and said casually: "Your Excellency the Governor, this is the alchemical work of Baron Cailliaud.

Seeing that there are already six or seven points of skill, congratulations to the Dalton family, a new alchemist is about to be born. ”

"Alchemist" is not "alchemist", and the gap between the two is like a chasm. Those who have talent leap by, and those who don't have talent stay where they are forever.

The irony, Earl Pierce, of course, could hear it.

If a new alchemy master is added, it will naturally be a great joy for the Dalton family. But just a would-be alchemist is a joke.

Who doesn't know that if you want an alchemist, you have to throw money into it first. I don't know when the results will be produced, anyway, the road to losing money has to be arranged first.

"Baron Hudson, what does that mean?"

Earl Pierce asked sharply.

Giving face to face does not mean that he is afraid. As the master of the Southeastern Province, just a bear of the earth is not enough to make him bow his head.

Especially the owner of this bear, who is still in the circle of the rules of the game, can pose even less threat.

"Your Excellency, don't get me wrong. I came here with good intentions, and I don't believe you will understand when you open the potion. ”

Hudson said steadyly.

If before that, Baron Cailliaud had put a locust trapping potion, he would have decisively chosen to rot in his stomach. Even if there was a lot of evidence, he would not come out.

But now it's different, Hudson, who is fake Xiongwei, has a little negotiation capital.

Even if the talks collapsed, the Dalton family would not have the intention of killing people. Adult Earth Bears are to run with one unless a dragon is sent to intercept them.

Hudson didn't think the Daltons had a full-grown dragon. If there was such a big killing weapon, it would have been famous throughout the continent long ago.

The moment he opened the cap, Earl Pierce's face immediately changed. His voice trembled and he said, "How is this possible?

No, there must be a misunderstanding here!

Baron Hudson, don't you suspect Cayo......"

"Your Excellency, there is a misunderstanding.

I didn't know anything, but I stopped by to congratulate the Dalton family, who is about to add an alchemist.

As for the matter of the locust trapping agent, it is natural that the Governor's Office should send someone to investigate and deal with it. I was just a bystander, and I happened to see some unimportant clues, so I brought them with me. ”

Hudson hinted nakedly.

Everything was delivered here, naturally in exchange for benefits. If you want to pit the Dalton family, these things, along with the clues in Hudson's hands, should all be sent to the royal capital.

This kind of hate-pulling thing, once exposed. The Dalton family wanted to mix in the aristocratic circle, and the nobles who suffered from the disaster would whip them for the rest of their lives.

Even if it is a righteous annihilation, everyone will not believe it. If you don't know the black cauldron that created the locust plague this time, it may be on their heads.

If the political opponents were ruthless and labeled as colluding with the Holy See, the Dalton family could be removed from the kingdom.

Of course, this is unlikely. After all, it is an old aristocrat, and the connections that the Dalton family has are by no means as simple as it seems.

As long as you deal with it properly and are willing to pay a certain price, it is still possible to suppress the matter.

The charges are not confirmed, they are just some gossip, but they cannot shake their foundation.

In this way, it was Hudson's turn to be unlucky. There have been too many incidents in history in which the complaint was not filed and the person was killed.

The same side of the big forces is not dying, Hudson feels that for the sake of his own life, it is better not to try it lightly.

What's more, the current mountain collar is too weak, and even if the Dalton family is defeated, it won't be able to share much of the cake.

Hearing the implication, Earl Pierce's face instantly turned cloudy, and he said with a smile: "Baron Hudson is right, this is indeed a misunderstanding.

Cayo's talent is limited, and he is only an intermediate magician so far, how can he become an alchemist!

Your Excellency has come from afar for the reward. You and I have been friends for generations, as long as it can be solved, I will solve it for you. ”

Hudson almost burst out laughing when he heard "friendship through the ages". To put it bluntly, even now, Earl Pierce probably can't name his father.

The level gap between the two sides is too big, and a small family like Coslow can't get into the eyes of Count Pierce at all.

Even now, the two sides are still people of two worlds. The reason why I was able to sit here and talk calmly was because Earl Pierce was not willing to take risks.

The main thing is that Count Peirce doesn't know how deep Baron Cailliaud is involved, and whether he has been mixed with the people of the Holy See.

Compared with the exposure of the matter, the price to be paid is heavy. Buying Hudson's seal is obviously much simpler.

"Your Excellency, the position of the county warden of Latshire has been delayed for a long time, which has affected the development of the local area. As a nobleman, I wanted to get this opportunity to share the worries of the kingdom. ”

Hudson has always been uncertain about the battle for the county defense of Lat, and the most critical reason is that there is no one in the court.

Hudson didn't think that the Dalton family would fight for him just because of the native aristocracy's native affection.

"Baron Hudson, you're too late. In fact, long before the division of the fiefdom last year, the position of the county guard was determined in the royal capital.

The so-called suspense is actually just a scene deliberately arranged by the Grand Duke in order to train his son. ”

Earl Pierce said helplessly.

It's not that he doesn't want to help, it's just that the dust has settled. The decision to overthrow the royal capital is to be reinstated, unless Baron Sith has his own problems.

Designing a son of an archduke is not so easy to arrange. It's just a small fight, if he is directly abolished, the Grand Duke of Kavadia will inevitably interfere.

Hudson was not surprised by this answer. He has seen a lot of similar strange things, relatively speaking, this is already a good thing.

Even if it's just for show, people have gone through all the procedures. If it weren't for Hudson's birth, Baron Sith would have been able to ascend to the throne under the expectations of all.

Typical: "Three points depend on hard work, seven points depend on luck, and the remaining ninety points depend on Dad".

The father of an archduke was enough to erase all Hudson's efforts. Even if he is now famous and considered by countless nobles in the province to be the most suitable person to serve as the county warden of Lyte County, it will have no effect.

"I see, thank you for your advice!"

What should have been expected is now happening. Hudson found that he still couldn't face it calmly, and after all, it was too smooth in front of him, which made him ignore the cruel nature of the world.

"There's no way to do it, but if you don't want to be below the Sith Baron, you can still do it.

With your previous efforts to capture the Insect King, I'm still a little sure of how to help you run a viscount.

However, there is no way to increase the fiefdom. It's nothing more than the Salaam Mountains that you are running now, and that swamp land for you. ”

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