Release that Witch

861. Chapter 861 Scarlet Water City

    On the tenth day of the expedition, on the Scarlet Water River.

    Roland stood in the shallow water heavy gunship bow and looked at the sparkling river in front of him, feeling very heroic.

    Behind him is a huge fleet, although some of them have turned around in the direction of the eastern region three days ago, but the remaining ten steam Stream Ships are still a rare sight on the river. The chimney-like chimney was painted in striking snow white, and the black smoke ejected a “Dark Cloud” above the river.

    After entering the central part of Greycastle, the number of vessels was significantly less, which meant that the Kingdom’s trade centre was moving towards the Western Region. However, the influence of several major cities in the central region is still there. Compared with the numerous single-deck boats in the Western Region, most of the sailing boats here are exquisite and beautiful.

    All the way to the road, the merchant ships encountered along the way are all avoiding the side, the bold sailors will kneel on the side of the ship, pointing to the flagship of steel casting marveled. The captain or merchant who recognizes the meaning of the high tower long gun flag will lower his head and pay tribute to the team.

    Roland has been very satisfied with the three-year period, but what makes him more gratified is the young officials trained by City Hall.

    They did not trace back to the bloodline of a hundred years, nor did they have a rich and prosperous family. They only accepted short-term universal education and mastered the reading and writing of words. If it is put in the past, at best, only do some chores under the noble, but in Neverwinter City, they gradually become the backbone of the various departments.

    Because of the lack of backing, a new generation of officials will fully support Roland – no one but him will be the ones who will be so disregarded.

    Because they have never held a management position, they will be careful to follow the rules. If they encounter any problems, they will bother to ask for superiors, and they will not be infected with noble, arrogant and conceited.

    Because they were selected from ordinary citizens, they did everything in their hands. The Ministry of Agriculture officials led farmers to grow wheat. The Ministry of Construction officials demonstrated the characteristics of cement to new workers, which is common in Neverwinter City. A strong centralized government must have strong control over the grassroots to achieve its potential for quick and efficient, which just satisfies this point.

    Of course, the rise of the civilian class as a manager is not without drawbacks.

    Just like the poor who have never had a family property suddenly get a fortune, it is easy to fall into the trap of greed and short-sightedness. According to the education level of Neverwinter City, not to mention personal qualities and professional qualities. Fortunately, there is Nightingale around Roland. The Security Agency’s internal review can effectively curb this tendency. After several screenings and severe punishments, the people who remain in City Hall have basically understood the bottom line of His Majesty The King.

    Today’s growing young officials have become Roland’s guarantee to expand their power. It can even be said that his plan to regain the kingdom is based on the number of available officials.

    Now, he has finally unified the foundation of the country.

    “Notify the Advisor Department, and go to the upper observation room to meet,” Roland said, turning to Nightingale. “How to take over Scarlet Water City, they should come up with a plan.”

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    In fact, the fleet of Neverwinter City was not the first time to go to Scarlet Water City. In the Operation Remove Fangs six months ago, the First Army had visited this central city.

    Therefore, the adviser’s plan is also well-founded: “Your Majesty, Scarlet Water is the second-largest city in the central region next to the old Kingdom Capital. Not only does it have a vast territory, but there are also a lot of nobles. I am afraid it can’t be like Willow a week ago. Town, forcing the fedal lord to hand over the power.”

    Morning Light’s father, Sir Schilt, further elaborated, “Scarlet Water City’s ruler, Delta Earl, is not an ambitious person, as can be seen from the city’s taxation – sitting on the inland crossing, he can ask for it. Got more. The Delta family has been operating here for generations, and even if it gives up its fief power, it will not fall there. Earl should make a wise choice rather than ruining his life. ”

    “But this does not mean that other noble will follow suit. It is not easy to integrate their opinions, especially the Sanhe family and Coiling Stone Ridge. It is rumored that they themselves are not very good with Delta Earl.”He pointed to the location on the map, “and once your request is officially declared, it is likely to bring the opponents together, just like the Western Region. So we speculate that the First Army may have to go into battle and use the military force to force them to hand over power. ”

    “Of course, this is not bad. The annihilation of the rebel can reduce the trouble of follow-up management, and your powerful strength will also shock the rest of the ill-conceived. So we recommend that you first summon Delta Earl separately and convince him to announce the decree – although those noble should have known more or less about your intentions. If there is any disobedience, then you can send troops directly. ”

    Roland nodded and looked at the map silently.

    He didn’t mind using the truth to convince his opponent that the First Army itself was used to do this, but Sir Schilt’s phrase “like the Western Region once” made him somewhat worried. The time it took to clear the Five Major Families was longer than the Longsong Stronghold and Kingdom Capital, because the area of ​​these fiefs was much larger than a city, and it took several days to go around. There are only a lot of fiefs around Scarlet Water City. I really want to clean up, and with the subsequent appeasement measures, I am afraid that it will not end in two or three weeks.

    “Is there a faster way?”

    “Hey, Your Majesty, faster means…”

    “I don’t want to spend too much time on this, and there are still a few cities. If we do this, when we get to Cold Wind Ridge, it is estimated that the summer is half past.”

    “This…”The jazz and others did not have a voice for a while.

    “There is a method, but it may be detrimental to your reputation,” Edith said suddenly. “Call them up and announce that it will be alright on the spot.”

    Oh
Roland looked at her,” you continued. ”

    “I have encountered the same problems as you, even worse,” Pearl of the Northern Lands told me about the Hawse Family and the Lesta Family in a concise manner. “If you follow the noble tradition, you first show your intention to do it again. I am afraid that the northern region is still in their hands.”

    After listening to her plan, everyone in the Advisor Department couldn’t help but breathe.

    “Your Majesty, this…”

    “Without evidence, and without trial, it is hard to be convinced!”

    “If it is spread out, I am afraid that it will cause other noble suspicions.”

    “Don’t you forget that Greycastle shouldn’t have any other noble besides Your Majesty?”Edith said, “When you used toble to dispose of civilians, you don’t need any trial.”Speaking of her here, she looks to Roland. “But if you want to do this, it depends on you, after all, fame and foremost -“

    “Only the winner is qualified to write history,” Roland interrupted her. “If you don’t say it, no one knows that you have done this.” I have to thank you for your trust in me, and this will not be rumored. As for the takeover plan for Scarlet Water City, it’s up to you. ”

    Then he saw a strange look in the eyes of the other party. At that moment, the breathing of the Pearl of the Northern Lands seemed to be a bit of a rush.

    However, she quickly concealed her look and lowered her head.

    “Your Majesty, as you wish.”