Chapter 2: Yang and Yin

"Summoning angels to come?

No!

This is clearly a summoning of fallen angels! ”

The Skeleton Lord exclaimed.

After receiving the order, his first reaction was impossible. Although the Holy See has a lot of trouble, it has never been so frustrated.

If the "coming of the angels" is the hole card of the Holy See, then the fallen angels are the mortal enemies of the holy camp.

In the last battle of the Holy Mountain, because of an accidental calculation, all the angels who came fell down, and the vitality of the Holy See was greatly damaged.

It's already uncomfortable enough, but now he actually takes the initiative to let the angel fall. If this news spreads, not only will there be a major earthquake in the Aslant continent, but the angels will also vomit blood.

Ordinary people think that angels are the spokesmen of the gods, and the two are one, but in fact this is pure nonsense.

Gods are gods, angels are angels, and they are completely different species.

If we want to talk about relationships, then angels are believers in gods, or angels are tools of gods.

"Norman, don't make a fuss!

Angels are creatures from another world, and it is against the rules to come to the continent of Aslanth, so they naturally have to pay a price.

In the past, when we called angels to come down, we had to pay a terrible price.

Now the situation in the Holy Court, you know. These costs are clearly not what we can afford now.

If you want to summon a large number of angels down, you can only find a way to reduce costs. As for whether they will fall or not, it depends on their own hearts.

The Holy Court and the Angels had a pact in ancient times, and if there was a better choice, His Majesty the Pope would not go out of his way to fish!

To disrupt the continent, it is not enough to summon fallen angels, other alien creatures must also be lured together.

The focus is on the three major powers, and as long as their domestic turmoil occurs, they will naturally withdraw their troops.

In addition to the Terran world, the alien side also arranged for them. After the arrival of these ectopic creatures, they will inevitably open spatial rifts and attract more otherworldly creatures to descend.

The entire continent is plunged into chaos together, and all parties reshuffle the cards, so that the Holy Court has a chance to revivenation! ”

Listening to the masked man's words, the Skeleton Lord fell into deep thought. The name "Norman", he hadn't heard it for decades.

Unexpectedly, when I heard it again, I ushered in a frenzied "extinction" order.

It is not an exaggeration at all, the influx of countless alien creatures is a test of life and death for the creatures of the entire continent.

"It's crazy!

If we do this, we will not be able to control the subsequent development of the situation.

Whether it is a fallen angel or other ectopian creatures, the behavior of the fallen angels after coming to the continent is beyond our control.

In case the situation gets out of control, the Holy Court and even the entire human race will be wiped out!

Rather than taking such a risk, I think it is better to persuade Your Majesty to ask the seniors to come back and mediate the dispute.

Even if the relationship fades, they will eventually walk out of the Holy Court, and they can't watch the Holy Court fall! ”

Norman struggled for it.

The Skeleton Lord can do all kinds of evil, but he Norman is the most devout believer of the Lord of the Dawn, and he must work hard to purge the Holy Court of "disobedience".

"Alright, Norman.

These are not things you should think about. Now all you need to do is execute the command and summon the creatures from the other planes first!

Not only your Skull and Bones Society, but all the forces belonging to the Holy Court will take action to contribute to the defense of the Holy Mountain!

There is not much time left for you to prepare, and you must collect enough sacrifices in three months to launch a summoning in the Northern Continent! ”

The mysterious man said indifferently.

In this world of the jungle, there is no room for softness. For the stormy Holy See, it is dangerous to overturn the table, and if it is not lifted, it will die.

……

At about the same time, the hidden forces of the Holy See distributed throughout the continent received the same order.

A storm began to brew across the continent, and the armies of the countries, who were busy robbing, knew nothing about it.

The focus of everyone's discussion is always how much you have gained today and how much I have gained today.

Perhaps because the loot was too rich, after demarcating their respective territories, everyone behaved very "aristocratic".

After dinner, the reform initiated by the government of the Alpha Kingdom has also become a topic of discussion, but it is not the mainstream.

There are so many countries that have initiated reforms, and the Alpha Kingdom can be discussed separately because of their status as a great power.

A powerful kingdom at its peak suddenly wants to play with internal reforms, which is exciting enough in itself.

However, when you think of the military reform initiated by the Alpha Kingdom a few years ago, it is not surprising to everyone.

Internationally, Caesar IV was portrayed as an enlightened reformist monarch.

Initiating reform at this moment is completely consistent with his personality. When people discuss this topic, they are actually uneasy and kind.

On many occasions, the topic was deliberately guided, which made many of the kingdom nobles who participated in the event angry.

Then, there is no follow-up.

The "seeds" of contradiction are planted, but reason still prevails. The more provocative the parties were, the more calm the great nobles of the kingdom became.

If a potential competitor sabotages, it means that they are afraid. Originally, the Alpha Kingdom was strong enough, but if it continued to be strong, it would not be a dream to annex the Orc Empire.

At that point, even without their participation, the Five Nations Alliance would have the strength to fight against the Interracial Alliance.

The rise of a colossal empire in the north is not a good thing for the countries of the southern continent.

……

Alpha Kingdom Allied Forces Command.

"Becket, the reform of the kingdom has officially begun. What do you think of this reform initiated by the government? ”

Duke Richard asked tentatively.

If the Hoyle family is the first family under the royal family, then the Taylor family, where Richard belongs, is the second largest family in the kingdom.

Because of their similar styles, the two families that should have been rivals have become friends in this generation.

In order to deal with the suppression of the royal family, the two families not only acted in a low-key manner, but also recruited a group of nobles to join together.

"The results should be good, and at least some of the reforms will definitely be successful. For example, Marshal Hudson's agrarian reform.

This one is really too cautious, in order to test everyone's position, and even in the name of promoting chemical fertilizers, he has made a trial planting of one acre.

After all, he was born in a small family, and even if he was in a high position, he was not able to clearly recognize his position.

In fact, Marshal Hudson was best suited to take charge of tax reform.

Only a military strongman like him can make it possible for everyone to pour the meat in the bowl back into the pot! ”

Beckett said with a smirk.

The tone was full of contempt for Hudson, and if it got out, it would have caused an uproar in the kingdom.

You must know that Duke Beckett has waved his flag for Hudson many times in public, and he is the first nobleman of the kingdom to put the "No. 1 General in the Mainland" on Hudson's head.

In the eyes of the outside world, Beckett is a fanatic of Hudson.

However, for the aristocracy, their public statements represent politics, and only themselves in private.

Before Hudson's rise, they advocated the Five Great Families of the Northland. The economic strength was in a mess, and only the five great nobles of the military were left, and they were forced to be pushed to the throne of the first major faction in the kingdom.

After an accident, the five major families lost the full support of the royal government, and were instantly beaten back to their original shape.

At this time, everyone reacted: it turned out that it was not the five major families of the Northland, but the platform of the Alpha Kingdom.

The five major families in the Northlands without the support of national power are the five ordinary nobles, and they do not have the strength to dominate the kingdom at all.

One piece is wasted, and another piece is immediately picked up. Hudson, who became famous, appeared in their eyes.

After a series of packaging promotions, Hudson, who was already famous, became the most eye-catching cub in the kingdom, attracting most of the attention of the outside world.

The most important thing is that when playing the transfer Dafa, everything is so silky and natural, and there is no trace of deliberate calculation at all.

"Beckett, don't dream. If it weren't for the solution to the problem of military rations, I'm afraid Marshal Hudson wouldn't even be involved in agricultural reform.

You're an old fox, and you're a little fox. You are all the same kind of people, how can you be so calculating?

At present, the general trend of people has been achieved, and the success of the calculation is just enough, if it is recognized by others, look at where your old face is collected! ”

Duke Richard immediately teased.

Advocating Hudson's actions, he was also involved. In order to create a shield to attract the royal firepower, they also went to great lengths.

It turned out very unfortunately, and the plan was halfway done. Hudson did rise quickly and became the most powerful faction in the kingdom, but this powerful minister had nothing to do with arrogance.

If people don't pull hatred, they can't help pull hatred, otherwise it will seem too deliberate.

After all, it is a calculation that cannot see the light, and once exposed to the sun, it is to lift a stone and shoot yourself in the foot.

"Richard, save it!

From childhood to adulthood, after so many years of getting along, who doesn't know whom?

Fanning the flames is of no use to me. With this kung fu, you might as well fool a few idiots to take the lead.

I'm telling you the truth, the conservative camp in the kingdom is not small, and the government must have powerful people to lead the way if the reforms it wants to succeed.

Counting on the group of old guys in the court who are looking forward and backward to complete the great cause of reform is no fun at all.

Let's see, once there is a strong backlash from the conservative camp, these improvised reformist camps will inevitably be chaotic! ”

Duke Beckett came to a direct conclusion.

After a short exchange, the two made a joint decision to continue to wait and see.

……

Canglan City.

With the opening of the prelude to the reform, there are also a few happy and a few sad families in the royal capital.

Countless bankrupt freedmen have been on the list of emigrants before they have time to find new jobs.

There was no point in protesting, and by the time they received the news, the officers and soldiers in charge of the forced relocation had already come to their door.

In the era of feudal kingship, talking about freedom was pure nonsense. Freemen are only nominally free, and only when everyone talks about the rules, do they have a certain degree of personal freedom.

Now with the king's order, they can only pack their bags and go to the frontier to clear the land within the specified time limit.

Fortunately, the proportion of freedmen in the royal capital is not high, and the number of bankrupt freedmen is even less, and the impact on the social economy is not great.

The agrarian reforms, which had the least backlash, caused waves, not to mention other reforms.

The government agencies are about to be reorganized, and there is an endless stream of people who are running for official positions and demanding official positions, so that Prime Minister Delgado cannot return to his home for fear of being blocked.

"Layoffs of redundant personnel" is even worse, although the officials who have been laid off, although they have not forcibly asked the government to keep them, but people have come forward to ask for salaries!

It's all rolled up and home, and you can't still owe your salary, right?

After intense discussions between the two sides, only some of the older officials retired early, leaving the rest behind.

Of course, the salary will definitely not be paid. What the conservatives have won for everyone is this: keep the nominal official title, and don't expect extravagant treatment.

In fact, the impoverished royal government had already stopped paying the wages of their group of wage-hungry people.

The Marquis of Delgado was very embarrassed, and the huge "redundant personnel" was laid off, and in the end he actually laid off a lonely.

Fortunately, this is only a matter of face, and it does not affect the overall situation of reform, and it is nothing more than a depressed mood for a few days.

Compared to tax reform, this is already considered lucky. Just because the redundant people are not doing things now does not mean that they are not doing things at other times.

For example, during the war, no one dared to run away from their posts. They all honestly perform their duties, lest they be grabbed by their heads and moved.

"Prime Minister, I can't do this job!

The aristocrats everywhere obeyed the yang and the yin, and promised to be good one by one, and when it came time for specific actions, they played non-violent and non-cooperative.

To save face, he also made an excuse, and it was deduced that the head of the family was fighting on the front line, and it involved territorial taxes, and they had no right to make decisions.

If you don't give face, you will expel our people directly! ”

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Count Francis, complained to the Prime Minister on the one hand, and complained vaguely on the other.

It's a pity that everything is useless, and apart from reaping a wave of sympathy points, Prime Minister Delgado can really not do much for them.

"Take your time, Lord Count!

Reform is never something that can be accomplished without smooth sailing. It's also very normal to encounter some setbacks once in a while. ”

Marquis Delgado comforted.

This is not the first wave, and he has said comforting words several times in recent days.

Almost every important minister in charge of reform has privately come to him for comfort.

But the problem is that he has been comforting others, who will comfort his wounded heart!

"Prime Minister, this is not a simple setback, and it will solve the problem.

When it comes to vital interests, the enthusiasm of the local aristocracy to cooperate is not high. The proportion of aristocrats who actually handed over the power of taxation was less than one-fifth.

Most of these people are concentrated in the Near East. The territory is in a 30-year tax holiday and there is no need for taxation for the time being! ”

Count Rinares on the side took advantage of the situation to make up for the knife.