Yes, this is Kant's problem too.
He didn't understand the current situation of Princess Sophia's old ministry. This great knight of Cheshire declared that he was also staying in the old ministry of the Silver Plate Kingdom, which really made Kant a little confused.
Too little information.
Kant could only analyze it on his own through the available intelligence.
Looking at Cheshire in front of him and the so-called family behind him, he also had some thoughts in his heart.
In this world, power still comes first, and the so-called loyalty is still a gimmick to surrender in front of absolute force. If Kant had absolute military power, then no one would betray.
Even the loyal vassals of the enemy will have too many scruples and surrender when faced with oppression by force.
Surrender between nobles and nobles is not a humiliation.
Just change the country and become a vassal.
Feudal era.
Or it should be called the era of the aristocratic republic.
Even the king is just the spokesperson of the noble group, or the chairman.
If this kingdom, that is, this company goes bankrupt, is acquired by another company, and the chairman is replaced, but the directors are still directors, but the shares held in their hands will be diluted and reduced.
But it's better than losing their lives. The nobles are decent people, and they are willing to continue this kind of dignity.
This is why nobles are best at the art of compromise.
It's like the old part of Princess Sofia.
The forces fell apart.
The lucky ones are stationed in the Principality of Lions, and barely integrated into the circle of nobles, such as Baron Dylan.
Those who were unlucky became water thieves on the Reese Niston River. They made a living by robbery, kidnapping and extortion.
As for the old department left in the Yinpan Kingdom, Kant did not know.
That's why he asked Cheshire why he came here.
Although the Lion Principality is good.
But the Silver Plate Kingdom is undoubtedly richer.
Cheshire looked hesitant.
But when they saw Kant, the 10 great knights had put their hands on the hilts of their swords again, and they could only lower their heads in a slumped way: "I am the Kingdom of Silver Plate, the leader of New County, which is the south bank of the Reese Niston River, once belonged to the lion The grand knight sent by Zenar Castle of the Principality."
He said it lightly.
But Borg, who was still kneeling on the ground next to him, suddenly raised his head, his lips trembling, and his eyes were full of disbelief.
According to his experience, it is clear that when he went to the Yinpan Kingdom to discuss business cooperation, he accidentally rescued this great knight who was hunted down by the top nobles, and he followed him because of his life-saving kindness.
This matter was also listed by Borg as the most proud thing in his life, and he often used it as a talking point.
It also aroused the envy of many businessmen.
"very good."
Kant didn't care how it came about.
Instead, he nodded to Cheshire's serious answer and said with satisfaction: "Go on, your cooperation will increase your impression points in my heart. I really like that everyone follows the rules."
"Thank you for your compliment, Lord Kant."
Cheshire immediately bowed and saluted.
"No! Not so!"
But Borg interrupted them: "The lord of Fort Zener should be Viscount Taylor!" He raised his head in despair: "You...you clearly told me...you offended the top nobles!"
Regarding this, Cheshire snorted slightly with disdain: "Mr. Borg, please don't be naive."
"you…"
Borg's eyes grew more desperate.
Gritting his teeth tightly, he clutched his cuffs tightly with both hands, but he didn't have the slightest strength in his body, tears were falling from the corners of his eyes, and he suddenly realized that what he was doing was extremely ridiculous.
He is just a well-known but still humble businessman in Dongjun City.
Cheshire thought so too.
Take refuge.
Just an excuse.
Bending slightly, Cheshire looked at Kant and continued to report: "My lord, I am the Silver Plate Kingdom, Viscount Taylor of the New County Territory, and the internal agent sent to the East County Territory. The intention is to infiltrate the Principality of the Lion. Come to contact those nobles who are infected by their interests and are willing to join the Silver Plate Kingdom."
"The Silver Plate Kingdom is planning to annex the Lion Principality again?"
Kant raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Yes." Cheshire didn't hide anything: "Princess Sofia failed at the beginning, but still left a lot of foundations. It's only been ten years now. Before those foundations have dissipated, it's time to start again."
The corners of Kant's mouth curled up slightly: "It's very interesting."
"This is a paradise for the powerful."
Cheshire bowed and saluted.
He saluted Kant very respectfully: "My lord, you are the nobleman worthy of respect, the master who my family has been loyal to, but because of the internal crushing of the Silver Plate Kingdom and the loss of Princess Sophia's support, we can only Take refuge under the wings of others for the time being, and gain a temporary respite."
After a pause, he also gritted his teeth and said, "But we can't gain the trust of others after all, so I was sent here, driven by a humble businessman, this is simply an insult."
Borg's face paled while listening.
Lenovo once seemed to be proud of himself, but all of this was based on the benefits that Kant brought him.
Even if it was a coincidence to get the help of Cheshire, a great knight, it turned out to be a conspiracy method arranged by the Silver Plate Kingdom to re-attack the Lion Principality.
Maybe that day has come.
The Borg Chamber of Commerce is the internal support of the Silver Plate Kingdom.
Even if the Borg family doesn't want to join the Silver Plate Kingdom, there is nothing they can do. At that time, Cheshire, the once loyal great knight, will even be able to take over the Borg Chamber of Commerce.
After all, he is a great knight, and in a world where force is paramount, he is equal to the superior.
Think about it and know.
With him a great knight.
Condescended to come to the chamber of commerce as a bodyguard.
It is simply a humiliation, a shame, and will be ridiculed by any noble who hears about it.
No matter how well he develops, unless Borg can enter the scope of real power aristocrats, otherwise he, a great knight, will never be able to integrate into the mainstream circle and become the object of everyone's ridicule.
Status and status are the criteria by which nobles are measured.
A knight equals a quasi-nobility.
The great knight is a complete nobleman.
Even if he has no real power, he is still a court noble. If he has made military exploits, he is a warrior noble. If he can marry other nobles and survive for decades, he will become a respectable new nobleman.
The status of a great knight is actually almost the same as that of a powerful baron.
This is the advantage that power brings.
The cause and effect are clear.
Cheshire wanted to use the Borg Chamber of Commerce to complete the penetration of the Yinpan Kingdom into the East County Territory.
After all, the East County Territory is a semi-independent territory outside the Principality of the Lion. As long as it captures this place, it will be able to directly block the Reese Niston River, and at the same time blockade the South County Territory.
And in the East County Territory, they can also directly attack the North County Territory and the South County Territory.
Cooperate with the attack on the South County Territory by the mainland of the Yinpan Kingdom.
Almost formed a surrounding network.
Very clever.
Even Kant couldn't help but nod, praising the strategic planning of this encirclement network.
It's just that this siege network is destined to declare bankruptcy. The most critical point, that is, the rights of the East County, will not be controlled by the Silver Plate Kingdom, that is, Cheshire, in a short period of time.
Even the Borg Chamber of Commerce has paved the way for a lot.
Neither.
Because Kant does not allow it.
The Borg Chamber of Commerce was once on the verge of bankruptcy. If you think about it carefully, it may be inseparable from some methods of the Yinpan Kingdom, and even have something to do with some nobles in the East County who are regarded as fools.
But since Kant supported Borg and brought the chamber of commerce back to life.
Then represent yourself as a shareholder of this chamber of commerce.
Still the absolute director.
Without the 2,000 large silver coins provided by Kant at the beginning, it would be difficult for the Borg Chamber of Commerce to recall the dead.
Even if the Silver Plate Kingdom will slowly revive this bankrupt chamber of commerce, it will be another matter whether the principal is the Borg family or not. Even if it is, it will be nothing more than a puppet.
"Lord Kant!"
Borg had already thought of this at this time.
He's not stupid, he's just been dazzled by his previous rise.
Now that I think about it carefully, my rise was too unexpected, and those nobles were too kind, but you must know that businessmen who are usually stronger than themselves will bow down when they see the nobles.
I actually became friends with them!
This is obviously wrong.
Looking at Kant, Borg begged sadly: "I know I was wrong, please let me become your businessman again, I finally understand that there is a conspiracy in it, Lord Kant, please, I really did something wrong!"
Even the old butler and personal butler next to him understood, trembling all over, with a miserable look on their faces.
no way.
They did it wrong.
But upon hearing their entreaties, Cheshire's face changed slightly, and he bowed to Kant in a deep voice: "Master Kant, these people are just humble trash, please don't believe them, since you can betray you once, there will be a second time." This time, I am the old part of Princess Sofia, and there are still many old parts left in the Silver Plate Kingdom, and they are not doing well. I can definitely help you, let them belong to your subordinates, and restore the glory of Princess Sofia back then .”
"Well, not bad." Kant nodded calmly, without any superfluous look on his face.
He didn't say yes or no.
Instead, he put his hand on his chin and rubbed it slightly, as if thinking.
The situation is getting more and more interesting now, and the East County Territory is getting more and more complicated.
The dark red sect's secret development.
Infighting among nobles.
The gradual penetration of the silver plate kingdom.
certainly.
There is also Kant's influence infiltrating.
Numerous forces intertwined and coiled, and even Countess Agatha became a top nobleman in name, but the actual command power has been divided up by various forces without leaving any room.
Fort Aviles, developed by the Dark Red Sect, controlled most of the military power.
The various nobles with ulterior motives controlled most of the land.
There is also the Silver Plate Kingdom, which has already placed its hands on those nobles, and has begun to use highly profitable commercial activities to win over and divide them.
Borg Chamber of Commerce is a typical example.
Become someone else's pawn.
"My aunt has been emptied."
Kant couldn't help shaking his head.
But think about it, there is no way. Countess Agatha, who used to rely on some force to support herself, lost her real rights after losing the Gale Mercenary Group and the Assault Squad.
The Storm Mercenary Regiment is an elite cavalry unit that is kept in the center of the North County Territory, the South County Territory, and the East County Territory.
In any case, you can rush back at top speed for support.
It's a pity that the entire army was wiped out by Kant.
And Raiders.
As long as Baron Dylan's Stone Pass is successfully mastered, the salt trade will fall into her hands.
A steady stream of silver coins will appear in her hands. Whether it is to win over nobles or build a more elite army, she also has the confidence. Even if she hires a foreign mercenary group, it is enough for her to completely control the East County leader.
But I just didn't expect that Kant's strength was actually so strong that he could ignore the Lion Principality.
"But it doesn't matter."
Kant squinted.
He has no interest in the real regime.
If he really becomes a king, how to balance the nobles, feed the common people, and develop the country will be a headache. After all, the real world is not as good as a city with a system to help manage it.
People's thinking is full of strange things, and the so-called loyalty can change at any time.
It is far inferior to the NPCs who are constantly loyal to the system.
What's more.
They are also living human beings who came to this world.
As long as the core is in control, Kant will be invincible. No matter how the power in other parts of the world develops, they can only become Kant's vassals in the end, more similar to the onion-like colonial system!
"You continue to develop here."
Kant smiled, looked at Borg and Cheshire: "I won't disturb you."
"Lord Kant!"
Borg, who had been limp on the ground, suddenly raised his head as if he had found a straw for help.
"I need you to serve me. It's as simple as that. You can do whatever you want with the Silver Plate Kingdom, but in the end, you need to know that I want to take the last fruit."
Kant knocked on the table and said lightly: "No matter what method you use."
"yes…"
Borg and Cheshire had a hard time answering.
In their hearts, Kant could not be compared with the Silver Plate Kingdom at all.
But Kant saw through their thoughts: "The old king of the Yinpan Kingdom is about to die, and the eldest son is also weak and sick. If you count it, maybe I still have the qualifications to inherit the throne."
"Well…"
Cheshire's eyes widened suddenly: "It's true...it's true!"
Borg looked at Kant in horror. As a businessman, he didn't have the ability to get in touch with too many secrets.
Although he knew that Princess Sophia was the princess of the Silver Plate Kingdom, the inheritance law of the nobles was beyond his comprehension, not to mention that there would definitely be bloody storms among them.
"That's what I mean."
Kant stood up.
He turned his head and glanced at the 10 Salander riders beside him, and ordered: "You all come back with me."
"yes!"
The Salander riders obeyed immediately.
However, Kant glanced at the 10 big knights next to him, and said calmly: "Stay here and protect Borg, his safety needs to be protected, and of course Mr. Cheshire, I don't think the two of you will mind."
He ended up talking to Borg and Cheshire.
"do not mind!"
Neither of them dared to refuse.
It is obviously a kind of surveillance. If you refuse at this time, the consequences will not be too good.
Kant doesn't need their rejection. 10 big knights are powerful enough to slaughter this office. It is estimated that even the gates of the city will not be closed after the slaughter, so that these killers will leave quickly and dare not stop them in the port. .
(end of this chapter)