The King

  Chapter 298 Assassination case

  Looking at the average price given by the chambers of commerce, Hudson nodded in satisfaction. The price is slightly higher than his estimated price, and it can be seen that everyone is still saving face.

  1.28 million bonds discounted to 1.5 million gold coins, no matter how you look at it, it’s a lie. However, in this price, the premium of more than 90% is the bonus brought about by his position as commander.

  In the continent of Aslant, where the class is stable, everyone is now a partner, and there is a high probability that they will be a partner in the future. This is how the circle is established.

  For large chambers of commerce, going out to do business has always been "politics first, business second". If you don't understand this point, no matter how big the deal is, it will be ruined.

  The only regret is that this 1.5 million gold coins is also only wealth on paper. He has to wait for everyone to sell the bonds before he can get the money.

   Hudson is not worried about this. Even if the Moxi people want to have a thunderstorm, they will not immediately have a thunderstorm. At least this year's interest payment is still guaranteed.

   It seems that the premium is high, but the interest payment time for some bonds is coming soon. At the latest, after five months, you can also get cash.

  In just five months, you can get back 160,000 interest. The capital premium of 220,000 gold coins seems not unacceptable.

  In the future, the debt will be thundered, and the one who will be tricked will only be the last successor. I don’t know how many times it changed hands during the period.

  If it weren't for the limited channels in hand and the huge amount of bonds that could not be realized in a short period of time, Hudson would not ask these Chambers of Commerce for help.

   If there is no accident, the bond price of the Principality of Moxi will continue to rise in the capital market for a period of time in the future.

  Smart nobles will find a reasonable time to sell the war bonds in their hands to cash out.

  In fact, in addition to the war bonds of the Principality of Moxi, Hudson also holds 500,000 war bonds of the Alpha Kingdom.

   Has nothing to do with economic returns, buying these bonds is purely a political necessity. The king and the great nobles took the lead in paying for the subscription.

   It could have been sold together to cash out, but Hudson didn't do that.

  As the great nobleman of the kingdom, he may not be optimistic about the Principality of Moxi, but he must be optimistic about the Kingdom of Alpha.

  Even if the kingdom’s finances are really going bankrupt, the great nobles can only grit their teeth and stay with them. It seems a bit tragic, but this is exactly what Hudson appreciates most.

  If the ruling class of a country cannot share the difficulties with the country, then the country is destined to be unable to withstand wind and rain.

  The greatest significance of the existence of the trading platform is not how much benefit Hudson has reaped, but to stimulate the enthusiasm of the coalition forces in combat.

  In the past, everyone killed the enemy on the front line mainly to pretend to be aggressive and show off their bravery. Now there is another reason added-profit.

  Other things may be imaginary, but the spoils are real.

  Although the Orc Empire is generally poor, there are always rich people in a country. Ordinary orcs don't cover their bodies, but this does not affect the silk and satin of the tribal leaders.

   Not only goods can be cashed out, slaves are also a good deal. In the past, it was inconvenient to carry and could only be solved with a single knife, but now it is earned as soon as you catch it.

  Seeing the coalition forces killing all directions on the battlefield, the Kingdom army is also eager to try, but Hudson forcibly suppressed everyone's desire to make a fortune.

   After defeating the orc empire, the Alpha Kingdom was the biggest winner. If it came out to grab the spoils with its allies, it would be too ugly to eat.

   What's more, the coalition army can kill all directions, that's because they are all the elites of the major forces, and most of the kingdom's army are serf soldiers.

   It’s okay to **** the food and grass, and go to the front to fight the orcs. What if the enemy pushes back?

  As the commander-in-chief of the army, what Hudson needs is stability. The coalition defeated the orcs, and his credit for transporting food and grass to support the army's logistics was stabilized.

   Even if you want to kill the enemy, you have to wait until the coalition forces have severely damaged the enemy's main force before going to make up for it!

   Beat the dog in the water, Hudson is the professional.

   "Count, the old site of the Beamon Royal Court is ahead. It's a pity that the gang of **** Beamon burned down the camp before they evacuated, and now there are only ruins left!"

  After listening to Adjutant Jose's introduction, Hudson was speechless. It has forced people to abandon the imperial court and run away, can they still be expected to stay in the old capital politely?

   It doesn't matter if there are ruins and desolation, as long as the Bimon Royal Court is underfoot, it will be a great strategic victory.

  The logistics troops moved all the way to the royal court of the orcs, and the advance speed of the coalition forces on the front line was even faster.

  According to the current speed of progress, a little more optimism can occupy the orc prairie within the year and force the orcs to a truly bitter cold place.

   "It doesn't matter, the ruins are good! The ruins are just pushed to be rebuilt, but since this is the Bimon Imperial Court, let's keep it for now.

  Maybe His Majesty the King, when he is in the mood for elegance, will come over in person.

  Send an order to the Duke of Cavadia, telling him that the grain hoarded in Fengyue Port can now be arranged for transportation.

   Another wharf is left for merchant ships. All merchant ships with a pass issued by the headquarters can use this pier! "

   I have to admit that the power of magic is powerful. With the current productivity, to clear the waterways in the sea, it must take years as the unit.

  But the high-level magicians went there, and in just a few days, they completed the task of clearing the waterway.

  With the addition of an additional sea transportation line, the logistics that were originally a bit difficult will soon be revived with full blood.

   I just didn’t know what the orc executives would think. They carefully selected a group of elites from the army, and after paying a heavy price, they mixed into the Alpha Kingdom.

   Just started to show off, the transportation route of the human race changed again. The inland transportation in the early stage was because a large amount of strategic materials were hoarded in the inland areas.

  However, the materials in stock have been consumed long ago. The Alpha Kingdom can only supply one-third of the army's logistics, and the rest comes from overseas purchases.

   Want to cut off the transportation line, unless they can go all the way from north to south, cross the Alpha Kingdom and move on, destroying all the coastal cities of the human race.

  …

   "Catch the assassin!"

  The sharp voice instantly caused chaos at the scene.

  As the protagonist, Caesar III has been surrounded by guards for protection.

  The group of assassins who appeared suddenly were blocked by the masters of secret guards before they could rush over.

   Facing the guards who kept coming and the assassin who exposed his identity, he suffered heavy casualties in an instant.

   After the banquet, the five orc masters who managed to get in with great difficulty were already in a panic.

  They haven't done anything yet, how did they get exposed?

   "Don't panic, before the alchemy potion expires, we are no different from ordinary humans. Just look at the direction the soldiers are going, and we will know that we are not the ones who were discovered!"

   The person headed by said forcefully.

   "Let's find a chance to do it, since an assassin has been exposed, the enemy will definitely conduct a strict investigation.

  No matter how we cover up, there is still a slight gap between us and normal humans. As long as the enemy conducts an in-depth investigation, exposure is only a matter of time.

  Even if he escapes this search, Caesar III will be vigilant, and it will be difficult to get close to him next time! "

  …

   Witnessed an assassination in person, Caesar III had no expression on his face. This is the seventeenth time he has been assassinated since he took the throne.

   The only difference is that the previous assassinations were almost all discovered and resolved by the city guards before the assassination was carried out.

   It was the first time in his life that Caesar III was so close to the assassin. It's a pity that although these assassins were lurking well, they still exposed their identities in the moment before launching.

   "Catch alive!"

   As soon as Caesar III finished speaking, five figures suddenly appeared and came straight to his position. In an instant, the guards who stopped in front went to meet the Lord of Dawn.

   "Master!"

   Realizing this, Caesar III's face turned ugly. There were obviously two groups of people involved in the assassination. Compared with the guys in the front, the assassination skills of the five killers in the back were obviously much more immature.

  Manipulative business, can't stand strong strength. Seeing that there were fewer and fewer guards around him, Caesar III couldn't help feeling a little flustered.

   "Your Majesty, take a break for now."

  As soon as the Grand Duke of Newfoundland's words fell, Caesar III suddenly had a dagger on his back. The one who made the move was actually a maid without any strength.

   Before everyone could react, the maid who succeeded smiled slightly, and suddenly fell to the ground. A stream of foul-smelling blood slowly flowed out from the corner of her mouth.

  In the blink of an eye, everyone was dumbfounded.

  No one would have imagined that the maid who had been with Caesar III for many years would actually be an assassin?

  It was originally a well-prepared fishing plan, but unexpectedly caught a very poisonous catfish, and the venom sprayed out counterattacked the fisherman.

   "Your Majesty!"

   Just when everyone was panicking, a holy light magic fell on Caesar III in time, temporarily saving his life.

   After taking a closer look, Archbishop Tyron's face changed drastically, and he said in a panic: "There is an unknown toxin on the dagger, and ordinary treatment methods are useless, you must use the forbidden spell of the light system!

  Prime Minister, quickly send someone to summon the high-ranking priests in the city. The rest of the people guard here first, and don't let anyone touch His Majesty's body. "

"it is good!"

  The Grand Duke of Newfoundland nodded immediately.

   After a brief absence, everyone quickly reacted. The safety of Caesar III was personally guarded by a group of bigwigs in the court. At this moment, no one could believe it.

   Realizing that something was going wrong, the chief guard personally led the team to attack the assassins. If you don't show up, it's over.

  The king had an accident under his protection, and this responsibility has exceeded his ability to bear. Even if the assassin is taken down, the guilt can only be slightly mitigated.

   "Target succeeded, withdraw!"

   As soon as the sound landed, not only the assassins on the field rushed out, but also dozens of figures jumped out of the crowd, fleeing frantically to the outside.

   This scene fell into the eyes of all the princes and ministers, and they were even more furious.

  For a diplomatic banquet, so many assassins were mixed in, it was like putting the face of the Alpha Kingdom on the ground and ravaging it.

   It was not only the princes and ministers who were flustered, but also the envoys of various countries. Many people were surprised to find that the assassin brought it in by himself.

   This is the "Assassination of the Emperor". If you can't explain it clearly and you are suspected of assassinating the emperor, you will be finished.

   Not only will the Alpha Kingdom not let them go, but their own king will also seek their misfortune.

  Now everyone's biggest expectation is that Caesar III must not die. As long as people are still alive, it is just a "king assassination case", not a "king killing case".

   It seems that there is only one word difference, but the consequences are very different. It was my bad luck to be involved in the assassination of the king. If it turned into a murder of the king, the whole family would be implicated.

   At a critical moment, a white-haired old man gritted his teeth, took out a small bottle from his arms, stepped forward and said:

   "Archbishop Tyron, it contains the water of life. Do you think it can play a role in your majesty's injury?"

   It can’t be done without spending money. Although today’s banquet was arranged under the leadership of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he is the Crown Prince’s deputy.

   If Caesar III is rescued, although he will still be held accountable, but for the sake of his contribution to the water of life, at least one life can be saved.

   "Bring it!"

   While speaking, Archbishop Tyron grabbed the vial, opened the cork, and a strong breath of life rushed directly towards his face.

   After checking and confirming that there was no problem, it was immediately poured into Caesar III's mouth.

   Almost at the same time, he reached out and pulled out the dagger of Caesar III's descendants. Immediately afterwards, another spell was cast, which stopped the bleeding for the king.

   "Your Majesty is seriously injured, and one drop of the Water of Life is not enough. If you have collections, please donate them quickly.

  Forbidden Curse of Holy Light, although the healing effect is fast, it has strong side effects. It is better not to use it!

  Little Caesar, I remember there are still three drops in the royal treasury. Go get it right away, if there are any omissions again, I'll take your skin off! "

   Archbishop Tyron said with a stern look.

  Crown Prince Caesar, who had been dumbfounded for a long time, responded hastily: "Okay, uncle! I'll take someone to fetch it right away!"

  As a child of the royal family, he naturally heard the intention of Archbishop Tai Lun's maintenance. He didn't want the outside world to implicate him in this assassination case.

  Deep in his heart, he was also very speechless. This banquet was specially prepared for fishing. All the defense work was checked by him personally, and finally reported to Caesar III for approval.

   Being able to mix in so many assassins was naturally agreed upon by their father and son in advance, and he deliberately pretended to be careless to lure the assassins into the bait.

   It was all caused by the huge bounty offered in the underground world. Knowing that someone was buying his life, Caesar III was not one to sit still, so he deliberately set up a counterattack.

  It's a pity to take all precautions. I didn't expect that the maid who had been serving Caesar III for more than ten years would actually be a killer.

  You must know that a maid who can serve the king must not only have an innocent background, but must also be of noble origin, and there is almost no possibility of being bribed.

  The matter has come to this point, and it is too late to regret. This wave of assassins was drawn out, but Caesar III was seriously injured, and he, the crown prince, added another "cap of incompetence" to his head.

  Explanations are meaningless, mistakes are mistakes. The nobles have always only recognized the result, and the process is not important to everyone.

   Next, we will look at the survey results.

  Just judging from the situation at the scene, there are several waves of assassins. God knows how many black hands are behind this.

  Although the inspection has been relaxed, all those who can appear at the banquet must be nobles, and they must be good nobles.

   With so many fake nobles mixed in, it would be impossible to complete without the cooperation of domestic forces.

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  (end of this chapter)