"Hahaha… "
After hearing Orlando's warning, Ron was out of breath with laughter.
However, Orlando didn't feel how ridiculous what he said just now, and didn't care about Ron's ridicule.
He waited quietly for Ron to finish laughing, and then continued without changing his face: "My lord, if I really wanted to play tricks on you, I would not choose such a clumsy reason."
Ron restrained his smile, and said lightly: "Then, Orlando, tell me why the Rutte family is in danger?"
"My lord, have you ever thought about how such a priceless bond could be stolen so easily by my two little fellows?"
Ron showed a thoughtful expression. In fact, he had guessed that all of this was Count Angelet's scheme for similar reasons.
However, facing Orlando, Ron didn't want to reveal too much of his own thoughts, and just listened quietly to the other party's narration.
"My two subordinates, under the cruel criminal law, did not reveal the whereabouts of those 'stolen' bonds. Hehe, I know them. If they really stole those bonds, they would have confessed.
Now everyone thinks the bonds are in my hands, but I can honestly tell you, it's a lie!
Therefore, this matter was a trap from beginning to end! "
"Orlando, you should tell Capone these things. It's useless to tell me." Ron said lightly, "And, what does this have to do with the Rutte family? What you said before that the Rutte family is in danger, What do you mean again?"
"My lord, I admit that until now, I can no longer remove the suspicion based on my one-sided words. Everyone believes that those bonds are in my hands.
However, have you ever thought about a question.
When the original caravan reported the crime, the bond was not mentioned at all, so why did Capone firmly believe that my men had stolen the bond when he found me? "
Ron thought for a while and explained: "Perhaps the people in the caravan didn't want to attract too much attention at the beginning. If everyone knows that the value of the stolen things is so great, it will be even less likely for them to recover the stolen goods."
"No, Lord City Master. You must also know that the caravan belongs to the North Wind Chamber of Commerce. This time, they came to Clover City with the intention of handing over the bond to the East Territory in exchange for an equivalent amount of grain.
Then, the East Territory will definitely send someone to hand over.
Therefore, the reason why Capone was able to confirm the existence of bonds was because the people in the east told him so.
In this regard, Capone trusted the Eastern Territory, and the Eastern Territory also trusted the North Wind Chamber of Commerce with which he traded.
But the thing is, I didn't steal the bonds at all.
Therefore, the truth can only be one - the North Wind Chamber of Commerce lied! "
Orlando's eyes were burning, and he continued: "Then, why did the Beifeng Chamber of Commerce, which is clearly in collusion with the Eastern Territory, deliberately lie and plunge Clover City into turmoil
Apparently, the Beifeng Chamber of Commerce secretly communicated with the East Territory on the surface, but in fact, it was controlled by Count Angelet! "
Ron's heart moved, and he had secretly approved Orlando's inference.
Because he himself had just come to a similar conclusion.
It's just that he deduced from the result and motivation, while Orlando drew the conclusion from the most important key evidence-bonds.
Combining the two, Ron has basically determined that the turmoil in Clover City was controlled by Count Angelet behind the scenes!
However, facing Orlando, of course Ron would not show his sincerity, so he just said lightly:
"Mr. Orlando, you have said so much, just to prove that those bonds are not in your hands. But, except for yourself, no one will easily believe you."
"I understand." Orlando nodded and continued, "But my lord, I just want to give you a warning by saying so much."
"Warning? Hehe, Mr. Orlando, until now I still haven't understood how the turmoil in Clover City will affect the Rutte family?"
"Really?" Orlando looked playfully, "Have you ever thought about what will happen if things continue to develop?"
Ron frowned, lost in thought.
Orlando continued: "There will be a fight between me and Capone, but no matter who we win in the end, there will need to be an end to this matter, and there will eventually be a conclusion on whether the bond exists or not.
At that time, the people in the east will realize that they have been tricked!
The details of the North Wind Chamber of Commerce will also be thoroughly seen! "
"So? What does this have to do with the Rutte family?" Ron still didn't follow Orlando's train of thought.
"My lord, the North Wind Chamber of Commerce was willing to do this game for Earl Angelet. Didn't they think about their end
When the people from the east and other forces in Clover City realize that they have been tricked, do you think that caravan can walk out of Clover City safely? "
"What are you trying to say?" Ron narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"I want to say that the people of the East and the various forces in Clover City will always realize that they have been tricked, and they need someone to vent their anger on.
Since the North Wind Chamber of Commerce dared to do this for Earl Angelet, they must have known that they had a way to get out, or in other words, they knew that there would be a scapegoat.
So, my lord, who do you think this scapegoat will be? "
Ron's face finally changed.
Seeing this, Orlando smiled triumphantly, and said again: "My lord, you should have thought of it. In fact, I am not surprised that Count Angelet made such an arrangement.
As the number one chamber of commerce in the northern region, the Northern Wind Chamber of Commerce is also an important undercover agent that has successfully won the trust of the people in the eastern region. Compared to the Rutte family, which is struggling in Clover City, its value is much greater.
So, when I say that the Rutte family is at stake, isn't that considered crazy? "
"Impossible! The Earl won't do that..." Jason shouted in a panic.
But Ron had a gloomy face and didn't speak.
"How can it be impossible?" Orlando said indifferently, "In fact, we little people cannot escape the fate of chess pieces. As chess pieces, we must have the consciousness of being sacrificed.
The only question is, do we have chips that the chess players value.
Lord City Lord, with all due respect, the North Wind Chamber of Commerce has obviously more leverage than the Rutte Family. "
"Nonsense!" Jason was still trying to refute Orlando, "This matter has nothing to do with our Rutte family from the beginning to the end, so how could it involve us?"
"Why doesn't it matter? You are the nominal 'owners' of this city, and you have the motivation and ability to do such a game." Orlando sneered, "As for how to make you a scapegoat, there are too many ways, I don't know What is Earl Angelet's specific plan.
But it's not difficult at all, for example, he can make that priceless bond 'just happen' to appear in the Santo's Mansion... "
"No, no..." Jason kept shaking his head, as if what Orlando said would not come true.
But Ron has already recognized Orlando's judgment in his heart-their Rutte family is indeed very likely to be thrown out as a scapegoat.
Anyway, it is not difficult for Queen Aisha to re-appoint a new city lord.
Moreover, what the Rutte family has done during this period of time is indeed disappointing.
Orlando knew that Ron had been persuaded by him, so he quickly said again: "However, my lord, the chess pieces have their own consciousness after all, they will struggle and resist!
This is what my adopted son Bruce taught me.
Hehe, you may not know that the reason why I am in this situation is entirely thanks to this good son!
Of course, I can also understand his approach, because when he needed help the most, I chose to stand on the sidelines. His anger and disappointment, I completely empathize with him now.
Lord City Master, Bru, a pawn who can't help himself, finally chose to take revenge on me in his own way.
and you
Are you willing to be pushed out as a scapegoat by Count Angelet? "
Ron pondered for a while, and finally raised his head again, with a dangerous gleam in his eyes.
He stared into Orlando's eyes, and asked in a deep voice, "Then what do you think I should do?"
Orlando frowned, with a relieved expression on his face, and then said to himself:
"My lord, I have a plan."
(end of this chapter)