Chapter 114 Reply

"Can you do this?" the little girl asked hesitantly. "Even Garunas can't do it..."

"We were born a hundred years later than Garunas," said Asu Rufat. "Garunas did not have such a throne at that time. He could be said to have started his great cause of national creation from nothing. And we are different. You are now the legal queen of this country... Even a traitor like Byron must admit that you are the queen. With such a foundation, if we cannot go further than Garunas, then what is the value of this throne?"

"But...but...Ashu Rufate," the little girl finally recovered from a dizzy moment. "We are short of money now. How can we achieve such great achievements?"

"The essence of things is not difficulties, but determination." Ash Rufate replied. "Now all you have to do is make up your mind."

"What kind of determination?"

"I will break the blame with these two-minded guys and never compromise." Ashu Rufate said. "I hope you can announce this at tomorrow's meeting. Give them a chance...for example, a month to admit your mistake. But if this time is exceeded, you must have the determination to not compromise."

"I...do this...is it okay?"

"Of course it's okay, because even if you do nothing, they will still be traitors. Because they now refuse to pay even the most basic obligation, that is, taxes. Or we can understand this way, whether you announce it or not, they must rebel. If you don't rebel now, they will rebel in the future. At most we just admit this fact."

"They just didn't pay taxes..."

"This is the most obvious evidence of rebellion," said Ashu Rufate. "It is not necessary to lead the army to fight against you to be rebellious."

Ashu Rufat stepped forward and knelt down on one knee. In this way, he became as tall as the little girl.

"Can you give me all the trust?" Ashu Rufate asked softly with his eyes fixed on the little girl.

"Of course!" The little girl answered without hesitation this time.

...

Fornoros is a prosperous city.

This city is located on a major transportation road with a long history and a large population. Compared to the century-old years of Eagle Falcon City, there are more and more proud historical heritages here. More importantly, due to the wisdom and generosity of the ruler, Duke Byron, it is becoming increasingly prosperous.

Tonight, the moon and stars shine, the entire Fornoros City is brightly lit, and a large-scale festival has just ended. The Duke of Byron attended the festival and announced that he would exempt the city from taxes for another year. In this way, the tax exemption for three years has been exempted, and all citizens shouted long live. With such a good ruler, who cares about the order of the bullshit queen from the Hawks City? This order actually deprives Byron of the title and territory, confiscate property, and especially wanted Byron.

In an inconspicuous hotel in Fornoros, Clio and Essin sat together. After leaving the Falcon City, their positions changed. Essin served as the "staff officer" and Clio became the subordinate financial officer of Fornoros. In this way, the chances of meeting the two were significantly less, and today was their first meeting in several days.

For the two friends, the living environment from the Eagle City to the strange Fornoros City has changed a lot. Both of them think that following the Duke of Byron to Fornoros City is the right choice, but the current life seems not as good as they expected.

The hotel table was filled with spice wine from the south, which was the best wine in this hotel. Two people drank face to face, and Cleo held a list in his hand, which was a newspaper from Essin - the latest news that was circulated by all officials.

"Ha... Look, Essin, that little queen actually issued such an order." Cleo read one of the articles and laughed. "She actually asked the nobles from all over the country to pay the taxes owed in the past few years... Otherwise, she would be treated as rebellious... She is crazy about poverty, right?"

Both of them worked under the Duke of Byron for a long time, so they knew the situation in the country well. Since Duke Byron became the regent, the taxes from these lords have never been sufficient. Especially in recent years, they have even used the excuse of non-existent famines and have not been able to extricate themselves.

Of course, from an objective perspective, they did nothing wrong, because even if they paid the tax in full, the money would definitely be removed by Byron and used for the construction of their own military and private territory.

"I also feel very puzzled..." Essin did not smile. "Now, Esshu Rufate is in power in the Eagle City. I don't think that person would make such a mistake..."

"Don't be stupid, Essin. He is just a squire and nobleman... Even if he is rich, he is still a rich man. Isn't it normal for a rich man to think of this method?"

Essin shook his head. "I don't think it's that simple."

"Ah, why do you think so?" Cleo disagreed with his friend's statement. "He may be an excellent warrior, a wealthy asset... but this does not mean that he is a politician and knows the way of rule. By the way, you seem to value Eshu Rufate very much."

"Maybe I'm over-thinking," Essin said helplessly. "But since the Queen has issued this order, what will those noble lords do?"

"Ah, of course I ignored it!"

"In this way, it doesn't mean it's a rebellion?"

"What does this matter? Anyway, the crown of the Markremiz family is destined to die." Clio took a sip of wine and replied. "Do you think the charge is important? I think strength is the most important. Look at our Duke, although he is now called a "rebel" by the little queen, isn't he still cheering? In the entire Fornoros City, don't everyone respect him and love him?"

"Crio, I always have a strange feeling in my heart." Essin also took a sip of wine. In fact, the two people have a big difference in alcohol content. Although the amount of alcohol they currently drink is similar, Essin still has no feeling at all. Crio is already three points drunk. "It's totally an intuition."

"What does it feel like?"

"I think... maybe it would be a better choice for us to stay in Eagle City this time."

"What nonsense!" Cleo laughed. "We led our troops into the palace to try to arrest the queen. If we were still in Hawk City, I think we would have been stinking on the gallows long ago."

"Of course this is not the case. I mean... Maybe we shouldn't... Alas, I'm saying too far. Regret is meaningless. At that time, there is no way to have a second choice." Essin replied.

"I know you're a little worried. Indeed, no matter how you say that one is also a queen, the Markremiz family has ruled for hundreds of years, and it's not so easy to deal with. Not to mention anything else, we thought that the coup we could win ended in failure?" Cleo said. "However, the current situation is unsolvable. It's really unsolvable. No matter how excellent the bloodline of the Markremiz family is, our little queen will soon not even be able to pay the military pay of the Guards. If she chooses to pay for the debt... then she will immediately taste the taste of commercial blockade."

"You're right."

"Look, this order," Cleo shook the document in his hand. "It's like something that those desperate people will do. What's there to worry about?" he asked.

"I hope so," Essin replied.

"By the way, Essin, there is something you should pay attention to, Byerheim seems to be biased against you."

"Oh? To me? Why?"

"Not why," Cleo replied. "Not everyone has the heart of Duke Byron, who is willing to promote you who are from mercenaries."

Essin smiled, because he remembered the little queen who made Essus Rufate rule.

"Well, I'll pay attention to this," Essin replied. "But to be honest, this 'staff officer' is really a free job. Even if he wants to pick my fault, he can't do it. Because I didn't do anything at all."

"I heard that Duke Byron intends to let you take charge of logistics... mainly for food and supplies." Cleo said. "I know that such a position is completely a pity for you, but this is a necessary stage. Wait slowly, and there will be opportunities."

"I know," Essin looked at the cup in front of him. "For a mercenary like me, I should be grateful to have obtained the title of knight. Alas, I am too ambitious."

"There is nothing to do about this. Lord Duke has brought too many people from Eagle City. Now there are more people than positions here."

"I know, I will be patient." Essin remembered Baranka, not knowing what the person is now. Baranka is a smart man and successfully seized a rare opportunity. Since he successfully won the trust of the queen at a critical moment, he must be proud of the spring. Unfortunately, he is only proud of the spring but not promising.

"Well, by the way, Essin, I remember about ten days later, it seemed that another debt was due. I kind of doubt, does our little queen have this enough money to pay the debt?"

"How much is the debt?"

"One.2 million Jin Oli." Cleo replied, "The little queen probably has to sell her palace to raise all the money, haha...haha..."

...

"Ash Rufate!" Ajin was sweating profusely, indicating that he had definitely been running all the way just now. "That thing..."

"Wait, Ajin!" Ashu Rufat glanced left and right, made a gesture, "Go to my office and say slowly."
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