The Longhuang Empire, the territory of Jinyao.
Facing this huge territory that belonged to him, Chen Rui couldn't help feeling a little emotional when he thought of the situation of struggling to survive in the Dark Moon Territory when he first crossed.
However, he didn't have time to sigh immediately, because Samuel was rushing to report with a serious face.
In the inventory of the entire Jinyao territory, there was not a single white crystal coin or grain left.
All management personnel in key positions were evacuated.
When Garfield was in power, he won the qualifications for the Jinyao Territory to be a sub-venue of the Human World Business Conference. Now it has been less than two months since the conference was held, and the construction of many venues has reached the final finishing stage. This was originally a good thing, but how could Garfield be so cheap? Chen Rui demolished several key buildings on the grounds that they needed to be rebuilt due to building failures, took away a group of key engineering personnel, and owed a large amount of wages to the migrant workers. .
Garfield also secretly instructed several thorny families to use some deliberately left handles as an excuse to make trouble.
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These are naturally the "gifts" deliberately left by the former second prince Garfield to the "imperial brother". If the three-day "handover" time is not too short, Chen Rui has no doubt that this guy will be demolished into ruins of the entire Jinyao territory .
Garfield's reason is very high-sounding. These materials and talents are the result of his seven years of hard work in managing the territory. Now that the territory is handed over, it is natural to take away his own "property".
After Emperor Rex learned of this, he did not intervene, nor did he provide any assistance.
From the moment "Arthur" left the hall after the father and son argued that day, he was not only his most beloved son, but a real prince.
As long as it does not touch some kind of bottom line, as an emperor, he will not interfere in the open and covert battles between the heirs to the throne. This is the unspoken rule of the empires or kingdoms of all ages. Those who can stand out in the battle and win the final victory are the best and most suitable candidates to inherit the throne.
Bao Jianfeng was sharpened, and Emperor Rex also wanted to see the real ability of this son who returned after seven years, not only in making tools.
Wounded and devastated? Or the more frustrated and braver to solve the crisis
This is not only Rex, but also a test for His Highness the Third Prince by those who wait and see.
"Your Highness, I can only take out 700 black crystal coins at most." Samuel lowered his head embarrassedly. In fact, the 700 black crystal coins belonged to Joanna and Ina, the golden knight Usually, I don't have much concept of money, but now a penny can't beat a hero, and I feel ashamed for the first time.
Joanna originally had a lot of money, but she spent almost all her money running around to get joints in order to rescue Samuel. Yi Na almost lost all her money in the Nightmare Field, and her money was tight.
Seven hundred black crystal coins is a lot of money for a commoner's family, but for the Jinyao territory, it is simply a drop in the bucket and will not work.
"Money is not a problem, you don't need to worry about it." Chen Rui shook his head, "In the end, I have a bit of a headache in terms of talents."
Chen Rui is really not worried about money. It is a bit of an exaggeration to say that the part of the black crystal coins earned from the magic game in the devil world is enough to cover the entire ground of Jinyao's territory.
However, the management of a territory is inseparable from people, and Garfield can be said to have pulled his salary from the bottom this time, taking away a large number of talents in key positions. Although Chen Rui and Isabella are outstanding internal affairs experts, they cannot replace so many low-level talents. It is like a pyramid. If there is no foundation from the middle and lower levels, no matter how excellent the cutting-edge is, it will not be able to take shape.
In the long run, money and policies can attract talents, but now the time is so tight that it is too late.
"I grew up in Jin Yao's territory. I know some good talents. Some of them cannot be reused in the family. I should be able to recruit them for His Highness. By the way, I still have a few cronies in the family..."
"The Camplot family?" Chen Rui seemed to have thought of something, blurted out at the same time as Isabella, and the couple looked at each other and smiled tacitly.
This scene made the fairy Miss Long on the side a little jealous. Although she didn't know it, she pretended to understand: "Oh!"
Soon, Carlo, the patriarch of one of the two major families in Jinyao's territory, the Camplot family and former financial secretary. Camplot was summoned to the Lord's Mansion.
It was not the first time for Carlo to come to this mansion, but his mood at this time seemed extremely complicated.
The third prince "Arthur" had shown great kindness to the Camplot family back then, so Carlo swore allegiance and served as the taxation officer of the territory, which was deeply trusted.
However, after the disappearance of the third prince seven years ago, the acting lord, the second prince Garfield, carried out a major cleansing of Jinyao's territory. There are countless benefits and money.
Since the Camplot family is the number one business family, they are involved in various fields, and they can be regarded as truly wealthy, which has aroused some fear of Emperor Rex. And Garfield is a lord, and he has absolute power to deal with the affairs of the territory, so Emperor Rex turned a blind eye to Garfield's actions and did not interfere too much, which made the Camplot family The situation is even more miserable.
Later, Carlo's son Samuel defeated the first genius Paul in a duel, was appreciated by Emperor Rex, was canonized as a Golden Knight, and became a member of the Dragoon Legion. Seeing the opportunity of his rise, Carlo was appointed as the Financial Secretary.
Under such favorable circumstances, Carlo inevitably had new thoughts in his heart. Since "Arthur" had been missing for many years, the Camplot family had to find new support if they wanted to maintain stability and grow further. Therefore, Carlo thought twice and accepted the olive branch thrown by the fourth prince Luke to counter Garfield who had been persecuting the family.
However, unforeseen circumstances caused Carlo to encounter a "joint appeal" by accident, and he was removed from office and imprisoned. Samuel also became a prisoner for "assassinating" Garfield. Although he was pardoned by Emperor Rex, Samuel was labeled as a "fallen man", and his life was in danger. Fortunately, the third prince "Arthur", who had been missing for many years, appeared and miraculously reversed the situation. Samuel was cleared of the charges.
Now, after "Arthur" regained control of Jin Yao's territory, he immediately summoned himself, is it to ask for guilt? Or solicit? Or both? So how should I deal with it? Continue to follow the current fourth prince Luke? Or go back and renew allegiance to the old lord, the third prince "Arthur"
For a while, Carlo was caught in a dilemma.
"Lord Carlo." Chen Rui's voice woke Carlo up from his thoughts.
"How dare Carlo call you 'Sir' in front of His Highness?" Carlo bowed deeply, "Carol apologized to His Highness first."
"I once told Samuel that neither you nor him need to apologize to me." Chen Rui saw the contradiction in Carlo's heart and smiled slightly: "Don't mention the past, just look at it first." look at this."
Carlo took Chen Rui and handed over a magic leather scroll. Seeing the six words "Appointment Letter of Finance and Taxation Officer" on it, he was secretly disturbed. Sure enough...
"Don't rush to refuse or worry, just listen to me first." Chen Rui saw what Carlo was thinking, "I used to be His Majesty Rex's favorite prince, of course, I'm not sure if I still like it now. However, what is certain is that now I am the third prince of the empire, the lord of the Jinyao territory, and... one of the three great artisan masters of mankind."
Carlo nodded. Prince "Arthur"'s return this time is indeed eye-catching. Just the name of the master craftsman is enough to move the world.
"You used to be the fiscal and tax officer of the territory, and you have excellent talents. I have always valued you. This time I return, naturally to use the old man I trust. This letter of appointment is not for you personally, but for Kan Plot family, the specific candidate is up to you to decide, I want real talents. The Camplot family is one of the two major families in the Jinyao territory, and was once my trusted family, so accepting this position is in the Reasonably, you don't need to refute, and you can't refute, otherwise... I don't mind following Garfield's method."
"Yes, Your Highness." The other party had already reached this point in his words, and Carlo naturally couldn't refuse, unless the Camplot family didn't want to hang out in Jin Yao's territory anymore.
This is definitely unrealistic, because this is the foundation of the family, which has a history of dozens of generations. Even in the most difficult times, they have never left, let alone now.
"One more thing, Samuel, will not return to the Camplot family."
"I know, Your Highness." Carlo showed a gloomy expression. He tried to persuade Samuel, but failed. He knew very well the character of this son, and once he made a real decision, he would not change it.
"Samuel following me is not a bad thing for the Camplot family or him personally." Chen Rui saw Carlo's expression in his eyes, and smiled: "It's like, you can't put eggs in the As in the same basket, this principle, as the controller of the big family, you should know better than me... "
Carlo used to be one of the directors of the three divisions. He has a wealth of experience. After tasting the true meaning of these words, surprise flashed in his eyes. This is His Royal Highness "Arthur" seven years ago
"I understand." Carlo nodded, "Your Highness, please let Samuel go home as soon as possible, and I will officially announce his dismissal from the family."
"That's right, Mr. Carlo is indeed a sensible person. Unfortunately... in some respects, he was a fan of the authorities and chose the wrong direction to seek refuge. That's why he was imprisoned before."
Carlo lowered his head with a wry smile, without any excuse.
"It seems that you haven't really understood yet." Chen Rui shook his head, "You and the Camplot family have only one object of allegiance, and that is His Majesty. No matter what you have to pay, how much benefit you give up, and it doesn't matter what Luke gives you. What benefits or promises do you have... This is the only way for the Camplot family to survive and develop. If you are willing to give up, you will gain. Although the Camplote family is currently experiencing a trough, it may not be the one who seeks the true meaning from His Majesty. The opportunity of 'asylum'. For Samuel's sake, I will give you a better chance. Jinyao's territory is about to undergo great changes, which will shake the entire empire and even the human world. As the prince and the master of the instrument, I will Once again, His Majesty paid attention to it. There is a saying called "a tree grows more beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it". Even a father and son, for an emperor, cannot ignore a certain potential threat. Therefore, I need a pair of The eyes who can observe the movements for His Majesty at any time - the tax official, I think it is the most suitable candidate."
Carlo was startled, looking at Chen Rui with incredible eyes.
When he finished the summons and left the Lord's Mansion, the biggest thought in Carlo's mind was: Samuel's choice may truly reverse the fate of the entire Camplot family...