Chapter 31: Conspiracy
The rivalry between the two kings came to an end, and the tense situation in the kingdom eased suddenly.
Alpha I's emergency response was very in place, and after a series of performances, he successfully labeled himself as a person who was strict with his juniors.
It has been recognized by many nobles.
It's a pity that Caesar IV's performance is not bad, and after he took the throne, he caught up with the opportunities of the times, and his political achievements in expanding the territory made his "hatred of iron not steel" seem nitpicky.
So much so that in the eyes of some nobles, Alpha I was not open-minded enough, and he was even jealous of the achievements of his own juniors.
The matter of the "Emperor's Law" is just Hudson's personal speculation, and it belongs to a shadowless matter.
There are many laws on the continent of Aslanth, but what everyone is chasing are basically innate laws, such as: earth, fire, wind, water, light, darkness, thunder, life, death......
The rest of the niche unpopular rules depend on personal development. It is not impossible to walk on a path alone.
How many roads there are after the Sanctuary, no one can say.
Putting down the information in his hand, the corners of Hudson's mouth twitched.
The struggle that took place in the royal capital is too bizarre.
The powerful Alpha I was forced to choose to temporarily retreat, which is not surprising, and being able to bend and stretch is originally an innate talent of the emperor.
Caesar IV's counterattack is interesting, whoever defects to Alpha I will arrange a blind date for his children.
I have to admit that Princess Madeleine is very lethal, as long as the man who thinks about her, he has not been able to escape the punishment of bad luck.
All sorts of unexpected farces, which are endless, so that the young people of the kingdom are engaged one after another.
The men who have reached the age of fifteen in the upper aristocratic circle of the kingdom are basically not single now, even if they marry low, they are also ordered first.
Even some widowed nobles hurriedly married their wives for fear of becoming new victims.
For a time, the name of Princess Madeleine's "Lady of Doom" resounded on the continent again.
If nothing else, there is a high probability that no one will dare to propose to her.
The outside world also has different opinions on this.
There is speculation that it is the reincarnation of a god, there is also speculation that it is possessed by a demon, and there is a suspicion that Princess Madeleine is an evil witch......
If this alternative had been burned at the stake long ago when the Holy See was strong.
However, now is the era of royal power, and the cards of the Alpha royal family can still withstand these rumors.
It is said that Alpha I also personally checked and did not find any problems with this granddaughter, who had been separated by more than ten generations.
Originally, this idea was just to curb the development of Alpha I's power, but he didn't expect to end up playing a cursed game.
After a dark sigh, Hudson's attention shifted from the royal fighting to the development of the territory.
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"Inform the dark elves, tell them to keep a low profile, the elves have come to protest!"
Cooperation is about win-win, I don't know if it's to make up for the financial hole, or simply to disgust the elves, the dark elves have not been playing ordinary flowers recently.
Although Xueyue Ling also draws a lot of taxes, this kind of excessive entertainment is really not suitable for Xueyue Ling, who is struggling.
If it weren't for Hudson's determination to resist temptation, he would have indulged in it.
In this special realm, the Dark Elves were countless years ahead of the races on the continent.
With this stunt, even if the Terrans unify the continent one day, the dark elves will be able to live a very nourishing life.
No matter how powerful the racial reckoning is, it won't be on their heads.
For the sake of his subordinates, Hudson also issued a ban: all officials and active duty officers in the territory were forbidden to enter.
"Duke, don't you need to shut it down?"
Jacob asked with a slight hesitation.
Diplomatic disputes are a major event in any world, and the current elven race is a proper continental power.
In the case that the two sides do not directly turn their faces, they still have to save some face for each other.
"There's no need to be so extreme, these industries are in line with the laws of the kingdom, and we can't break the law as law enforcers.
The elves protested, so the dark elves changed their signs, changed their names, and reopened their businesses.
Announce that it has been seized!
In the future, we will do this, as long as the elves protest, we will seal it up. ”
The top-level yang is so unpretentious.
Everything starts with profit!
The elves and Hudson have nothing to do with each other, the two sides don't even have business dealings, and there is very little room for cooperation between the two sides in the future.
Everyone is a self-sufficient feudal small-scale peasant economy, and except for a few magic materials that need to be imported from the elves, the Snow Moon Collar and the Mountain Collar have little demand for the elves.
However, these goods that need to be imported are restricted and prohibited in the elf clan, and there are a lot of additional conditions, and Hudson is not qualified to buy them anyway.
The export is also useless, except for Hudson's magic potions, which can be sold, other goods in the territory, other elves will not look at it.
It just so happens that Hastelloy magic potions are also restricted for export. It doesn't matter how you sell it within the Terran world, it will be a problem to sell it to an alien enemy.
Stuck each other's necks, blocking the trade between the two sides.
In contrast, the Dark Elves are allies with the Snow Moon Collar for the time being, and they all share a common enemy, the Orcs.
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Cromwell Province.
Alpha I was busy commanding the Great Army to regain lost territory.
The triumphant advance on the battlefield did not delight the old king. This way came over, and it shocked him too much.
Compared with three hundred years ago, the combat effectiveness of the royal family's private army has risen by more than one notch.
Whether it is logistical support, soldier training, or weaponry, there has been a marked improvement.
If there had been such an army, he would have the confidence to fight an empire.
Times are different, which means that his old experience is likely to be outdated.
For a monarch, obsolescence is terrible.
Sitting on such an elite royal family, and being able to make the kingdom's military power go aside, Alpha I is really incomprehensible.
However, considering that in recent years, the orcs have been beaten by the kingdom to cry and cry for their mother, it seems to be much more reasonable.
The strength of the royal family has increased, and the strength of the nobles has also increased.
The direct domain of the twelve provinces, this is the inheritance that Alpha I dreamed of.
The only pity is that there are too many new territories, and the development is only halfway through, and it still takes time to develop.
The growth of power is a good thing for the royal family, but for him personally, it is a big trouble.
Most of the foundations were laid in the hands of Caesar IV, and this seemingly harmless descendant is obviously not as simple as it seems.
There is no fluke in success, and "lying to win" is also an ability.
Especially in this process, Caesar IV threw off the domestic aristocracy to eat alone, and was not caught.
Sometimes it's also a nuisance for juniors to be too successful!
Of course, this kind of emotion can only be made by Alpha I alone, otherwise he will be beaten.
Those powerhouses in the Holy Realm whose homes and countries have been shattered, there is no place for the fire in their stomachs to suffocate!
I can't get over my inner feelings, that's just a small problem.
The point is that the loss of power means that they are already at a disadvantage in the next competition.
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"Alpha, how are you thinking about it?"
Hearing this familiar voice, Alpha I frowned.
"Gustav, the Warhammer Kingdom is history, so why are you obsessed with recovering it?"
It's normal for feelings to fade, but there will be a few alternatives in the end.
Other strong people clamored for the restoration of the country, but they didn't want to lose face in front of their "old friends", but Gustav was serious.
In search of support, he approached Alpha I for cooperation.
There is no doubt that Gustav is unladylike.
For those who cultivate the law of the emperor, they will only dislike that their country is not strong enough, so why support the restoration of the Warhammer Kingdom?
You must know that the land under his feet turned out to be the Warhammer Kingdom!
Although it has been transferred twice from the Ancient Relic Alliance and the Moxies, as long as the Warhammer Kingdom is restored, sooner or later it will make claims to these homelands.
Now it is useless to promise good things, and political credit is time-limited.
Perhaps this generation of Warhammers will be grateful for helping them restore their homeland, and when they reach the next generation, they will only remember their lost homeland.
"Alpha, don't say these cool words!
Your descendants are full of talents, and the country you left behind is prosperous, so it doesn't matter.
But the country my brother left behind is in ruins.
I promised him that I would take care of the Warhammer Kingdom for him.
If I don't regain the Warhammer Kingdom, I will come to the Kingdom of God in the future, how can I explain to him! ”
Gustav's heartfelt words were only exchanged for Alpha I's eye roll.
"Gustav, do you really believe the nonsense of those gods?
What bullshit is in the kingdom of God, it is used to fool believers.
Gods and spirits cannot exist forever, so why should they contain the souls of so many believers and let them exist forever?
I see that the souls that enter the kingdom of God eventually become nourishment for the growth of the kingdom of God.
Instead of worrying about the encounter in the Kingdom of God, it is better to cultivate hard and seek to cultivate further! ”
The strong have their own beliefs.
The powerhouses of the Sanctuary Realm in the Aslant Continent are basically untrustworthy.
Even if you once believed in gods, as your strength continues to improve, you will gradually abandon your belief in gods.
In the final analysis, it was the gods of the Aslant Continent who were too low.
It is a common thing for doppelgangers to descend on the mainland and be slaughtered.
Several of the most well-known gods on the continent have a black history of being slaughtered.
The unlucky people who came to their lives and were robbed of their godhead by the real body are not one or two.
These things happened a lot, and everyone's fear of the gods slowly dissipated.
"Humph!"
"Save it, Alpha!
Light is here to say me, what about yourself?
There are so many strong people who have returned from overseas, and you are the first one to jump out and compete for power with your juniors.
More than 300 years have passed, and I don't believe you still have such a strong sense of power. If there were no plots, would you surrender yourself and come out to lead the troops? ”
The window paper was pierced by Gustav, and Alpha I's face suddenly became gloomy.
No matter how he disguised it, some abnormal behaviors still couldn't hide from familiar people.
Gustav could think that the few kingdom powerhouses who had returned could also detect that something was wrong.
When we were overseas, we watched over each other and became neighbors for hundreds of years, so we knew each other too well!
"It's none of your business!"
"Gustav, how do you want to work together?"
Alpha I said with mixed feelings.
He is very reluctant to help the Warhammer Kingdom recover, but in the current situation, if he wants to ascend to the throne, he must get more support.
Caesar IV kept a close eye on him, and the great nobles did not have a good impression of him, the old king, and it was very difficult to seek help within the kingdom.
This expedition with troops is the best example, as the commander-in-chief of Alpha I's command was not all smooth sailing, and many of the orders under his command were carried out selectively.
There were so many people in the army who secretly reported to Caesar IV that Alpha I just held back.
"I'll help you get on the throne, you help me restore the country!
Alpha, I'm not very demanding, as long as the Warhammer Kingdom can restore the territory of a Grand Duchy. ”
Gustav said with a pained look on his face.
Demoted from a kingdom to a principality, this is no longer a simple cutting of meat, but the abandonment of most of the family's wealth.
But there was no way, the Warhammer Kingdom was divided into three, two of which were in the Terrans.
If you want to restore the country, you can only reach out to the Ancient Relic Alliance.
As for the territory that fell into the Alpha Kingdom and the Principality of Moxi, it was impossible to hope for the time being. If the Warhammer Kingdom wants to be restored, it must now enlist the support of both countries.
"Yes, when I return to the throne, I will support you in rebuilding the Warhammer Kingdom.
The exact level of support depends on what you can contribute to my return to the throne. ”
Alpha I thought for a moment and said.
In the world of the strong, it is about equivalent exchange.
Alpha I needed help, but he didn't want to be wronged either.
Compared to the restoration of the Warhammer Kingdom, usurping power is significantly more operable.
"It's simple, alpha, you're a fan of the authorities now.
Caesar IV had a thousand virtues, but there was one biggest drawback - childlessness!
Grasp this point, and your operability will be strong. There are so many children of the royal family, and there are always a few with big ambitions.
When Caesar IV was in power, these distant branches were nothing, but it was different if you were on the throne.
No matter which lineage is your descendant, the original royal lineage immediately becomes a descendant, and this temptation is not small! ”
Gustav's reminder woke up Alpha I at once.
Compared with the crown prince, these ethereal pies, the identity of the royal family can be fulfilled in a short time.
The difference between the identities of the descendants and the collateral lines is very large, and the treatment in all aspects is also different. If you have the opportunity to go further, there will definitely be people on the side who are excited.
"Not enough!
The seizure of power is difficult, and it has never been within the royal family.
The most tricky part now is that the powerful factions in various places are very resistant to my return to power, and the respected Marshal of the Terran Race is even more clearly opposed.
I can't deal with these people, even if I control the entire royal family, there is no way to regain the throne. ”
Alpha I shook his head and said.
The case of the "Qing monarch's side" has not happened in the Aslant continent, but there are many cases where local powerful factions deny the legitimacy of the king and cause wars.
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(End of chapter)