Section 111: Don't go

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"Normally, the chambers of commerce operate independently. Each chamber of commerce has its own area of operation, for example, some people do the fur business, and some people do the tobacco business. There are contradictions and cooperation between the various chambers of commerce, but on the whole, they are closer to a group of passers-by. If there is something profitable, they will gather together to act, but in any case they will hinder each other. Ashrufat said. "That's what happened in the early days. In such a situation, if there is a king who is in debt after borrowing money from the Chamber of Commerce...... Then there is nothing the Chamber of Commerce can do. At least for the vast majority of cases, the king lost only credit for borrowing money. ”

Ashrufat paused.

“...... Unfortunately, a silverfish merchant came out of nowhere. He continued. "Your Majesty should know that although the Silverfish Chamber of Commerce also operates a variety of businesses...... But their main business is deposits, money lending and money scheduling, and of course, the issuance and promotion of Gioli. It's easy to see why any businessman will need to borrow money – it's not uncommon for a business opportunity to come up with just not enough money in hand. But in this way, because basically any chamber of commerce has more or less business dealings with the silverfish chamber of commerce, now ...... With the silverfish Chamber of Commerce as the core, a network of relationships has been formed. ”

The little girl listened carefully and didn't interrupt soundly.

"If the Silverfish Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce that has no purpose other than to make money, then maybe things won't be so bad. But the reality is that the Silverfish Chamber of Commerce seems to have other goals than just making money. At the very least, it can be said that they are not the kind of businessmen who stare at the petty profits in front of them. Now, if there is such a situation of default...... The Silverfish Chamber of Commerce will step in and organize a real commercial blockade. In recent years, there have been at least three such incidents. Every time, it was the merchants who won big. Truth be told, the damage caused by a commercial blockade is only marginally worse than that of war...... It is said that a great nobleman of the Kingdom of Polis, whose name seems to be Rhone or something, was deprived of his territory because of the blockade of commerce. ”

"Yes...... How could there be such a thing? How could it be? Deprivation of territory?"

"Specifically, the Lord of Rhona...... I borrowed about 8 million gold from various chambers of commerce...... Then declare the default. Ashrufat said. "Then under the leadership of the Silverfish Chamber of Commerce, the merchants banded together to form a tight alliance. From that day on, all the activities guided by the Chamber of Commerce disappeared from the domain of the Lord of Rhone. ”

"That'...... What will be the impact?"

"There are very few places in the world where everything can be produced, and there is always something lacking. Although the domains of the lords of Rhone were not small and had enough food to produce, they did not produce salt or iron. These two things had to be brought in from out of town by merchants. The Chamber of Commerce alliance suppressed and co-opted small and medium-sized merchants, resulting in the complete influx of salt and iron...... Such a blockade immediately created a situation of misery and even a rebellion. As a result, the king of Polis, believing that the lord of Rhone lacked the talent to rule, ordered his fiefdom to be stripped and his property confiscated. Then the king paid the debt in installments and settled the whole affair. Ashrufat said. "I heard all these things from a businessman friend who is a very honest businessman, so I can guarantee that this is not a rumor. Your Majesty, now if the merchants use a commercial blockade against us...... And then Byron, Rafa, and a few others...... We're afraid we don't have any chance. ”

"That'...... What should we do?" asked the little girl uneasily. Unlike when Byron was in power, Ashruphat reported to her every other day, so she was well aware of the situation.

"Debt repayment...... There is no choice but to pay off the debt. Ashrufat said. "Don't worry," a chilling look flashed in his eyes as he said this, "I promised that I would lend you all my strength. ”

"Courage and wisdom like Garunas?" asked the little girl, plucking up her courage.

"I'm much better than Garunas. Ashruphat laughed, and with a flick of his hand, the withered sword appeared in his hand, and then disappeared in the next moment. "Garunas has only wisdom and courage, and I have the sword in my hand, the magic in my heart, and the ......"

His last sentence was too light. Although the little girl listened carefully, she still couldn't hear clearly.

......

At this moment, in a house in front of this "temporary palace", a group of young people were chatting there. As mentioned earlier, the former Regent's Mansion has been divided into three parts, and this is the office space.

The people gathered here were all newly appointed officials—since Ashrufat was a single person who held all the top positions, they were all theoretically mid-level officials. But it was already evening, and the people here were all young people with excess energy.

"Thor, you're back. Someone shouted at a colleague who had just entered the door. "How's it going?"

"It's good," replied the man, who was called Athor. "Our Count Ashrufat has gone to meet the Queen, and no matter what, he can't sleep while he is meeting the Queen, right?"

"That's right, that's ......"

"Lord Count Ashrufat hasn't slept for twenty-four hours. Someone on the side replied.

"But he didn't seem to be tired at all. ”

"Hey, it's not a big deal if you haven't slept for a day and a night. I've heard of people who haven't slept for three days and three nights......"

"That's right, I've heard of it too, not to mention three days and three nights, there are also powerful people who don't sleep for four days and four nights. The other said with a grin. "But to be honest, I haven't really heard of anyone who hasn't slept for ten days and ten nights. ”

They were laughing and laughing. This is one of the things that all the officials have agreed on now—isn't that Ashrufat a power maniac? At this time, in the busy time of the restoration of royal power, when the work of more than a dozen ministers is pressed on one person, what will happen now: he will not have time to sleep at all.

All of them were patiently waiting for Ashrufat to wear himself out. This Ator was one of Ashrufat's secretaries and was also in charge of the archives. All kinds of reports, requests, urgent information, etc., that everyone brought over were sent by Ator to the front of the Ashorufat case.

"Speaking of which, it seems that Count Ashrufat has not eaten either. Another person spoke.

"There is definitely no time for formal drinking and dining. But isn't he a mercenary? It's normal to bring a piece of jerky and a kettle with him, and work while eating and drinking. A young man with a loud voice replied.

"Hey, Athor, can that Ashruphat really handle so many things?"

"It's pretty fast. Ator replied. "But don't worry. ”

To be honest, at the beginning, Artor was a little worried that Ashrufat was a genius—although everyone may not have seen it, there were indeed some special people in the world. Someone can never forget and memorize a book that they have read once. Someone can clearly see the complex business statements that the average person needs to read in a day to read in a few minutes, and find the core key. Someone can read a thick book that would take the average person a day to read in an hour - such geniuses are rare, but you can't deny their existence. However, Eshurufat is not such a genius, although he can process documents quite quickly, but how can the speed of one person's work be comparable to that of dozens of people? It is true that as a superior person, Ashrufat's work may be relatively easy, but it is enough to overwhelm him that he has no time to sleep.

As he spoke, a messenger hurried in at the door, "Emergency from the South!" "The dossiers of officials across the country have finally been organized. The basic information of the southern officials specified by Count Ashrufat has also been listed. ”

"I also got the first draft of the annual budget for the future of Eagle Falcon City and the whole country. The middle-aged man in a room said slowly. "Pile up your things and give them all to Athor, and our Count of Ashrufat will have finished his audience with the Queen, and when we come out we must have his bookcase piled with papers. ”

Everyone laughed.

"Hey, everyone's rested, let's get to work. Count Ashrufat has been working day and night, and we can't afford to be left behind!" another man suggested. This proposal has received numerous responses.

Indeed, with a common goal, everyone is now working hard at all times. With the establishment of the new imperial court, all kinds of things can be described as a thousand things, all of which require the decision of the minister and even the queen. Since Ashrufat alone wants to hold all the ministerships, it is better to choke him to death!

......

"Well, Ashrufat, what do you think of my pro-government affairs?" asked the little girl.

"About a month," replied Ashrufat. "Then the basics are pretty much done. When the time comes...... I can also see who is capable in the actual work, and I should be able to liberate myself from such a complicated part-time job. Ashrufat replied.

"Could it be that there are Byron's spies lurking in it, what if I appoint that kind of person?"

"Don't be afraid," replied Ashrufat. "Even if there is a Byron spies, they are the kind of spies who inquire about the news. Your Majesty, as long as you have a firm grip on the army and finances, it is impossible for any spy to cause much damage. ”

"We ...... What's next?"

"Hold the Eagle Falcon City firmly in control and rule it like a true queen. Ashrufat said. "Then extend the power of domination to the whole country...... Destroy all those who oppose your ruling authority with the army, and never compromise with anyone to disperse your power. Ashrufat said. "That's the whole idea, just take it one step at a time. ”

Ashrufat stood up and bowed, "Your Majesty, it's time for me to leave." ”

"Wait, Ashrufat, I'll ......" The little girl grabbed the corner of Ashrufat's coat with her hand.

"Is there anything else going on with Your Majesty, and if there is nothing special to do, you should rest. ”

"These days......" the little girl said suddenly. "Actually, I didn't sleep well. Every day I dream about ...... Dreaming ...... What happened that night. Shouting, screaming, firelight...... Blood and death...... Then I opened my eyes and found that you were not with me......"

"Ah...... I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I'm too busy to ...... right now."

"Tonight...... Can you not go?" the little girl asked softly, at this moment, she did not make this request as a queen, because her eyes were full of tears.