Lord Duke

Chapter 19 finalized

All parties are in dispute.But now it seems that more than half of the people support it, and there are still some rational people who don't support it and firmly oppose it.The king was a little anxious, and he secretly winked at Earl Kerian. Earl Kerian realized it, and he stood up and said loudly: "Everyone, please listen to me?"

But he didn't give everyone time, and he finished what he wanted to say one after another in a sonorous and forceful tone: "I also agree with this proposal, everyone, think about what kind of life you live? If you can live a better life, wouldn't it be better Is it? Life is short, and every moment of enjoyment is a moment, right?" There were loud shouts of approval from the bottom.Earl Crean sat down calmly, as if he didn't see the king's dark face.

Count Crean is personable and calm in conversation.At the age of 35, he is neither the top nor the bottom among the earls, everything is just right.Who knows, in his bones, he is really the most adaptable person, and he can't afford to be early?

It's just that King Phil was too anxious to trust this man, his deceptive skin.If he could calm down, imagine how an earl who is neither prominent nor stern can learn the news that even the king has not had time to find out?

A preacher brought behind North couldn't help but burst out laughing, North looked back lightly, and also smiled, the man saw North turned back, and hurriedly said: "My lord, the earl you are looking for is really interesting... ..." But quickly shut up again.

The king thought a little tiredly, it seems that this proposal can only be passed, so let's just fight for the issue of tax increase and share.The royal family can't suffer at all.As for the common people, it shouldn't be so... right?

The atmosphere on the scene reached a climax for a while, and the current situation seems to be that North's proposal is about to be passed.The king seemed to have no confidence, and Prince Arizona couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He understood the truth that the stability of the royal family is linked to the hearts of the people. Wrong person?This Duke of Payne is also a mercenary? ...

Payne was not in a hurry, and neither was Slanter.His hand was withdrawn a long time ago, and now he thought of the impulsiveness before and felt slightly embarrassed.However, really only slightly.Slanter thought: Payne must be fully prepared.

So, when he heard the noise coming from outside the Croweve Chamber, Slanter smiled, casually, with a sure chance of victory.The nobleman next to him looked at him like a madman.Payne was a little helpless, and wanted to make Slanter restrain himself, but in the end he let him go.Forget it, let him do what he wants.He looked at those nobles with calm and slightly chilly eyes, and these nobles all turned their eyes away and whispered a few times.

Payne thought to himself: Since North can confuse the public, he can also use the public to disapprove North's proposal.This can be regarded as... repaying the other's way with the other's way?That ancient book is really interesting.

North felt a little uncomfortable, and he frowned intuitively. This was a movement that damaged his temperament, but he didn't bother to pay so much attention.He vaguely felt... Things seemed to get out of control from this moment on.He stood up unconsciously.

The noise outside was getting louder and louder, the king couldn't help frowning, his face was extremely dissatisfied, he said: "What are the guards outside doing!" There are no guards waiting for others.

But he said outside the Cloweve Chamber.Although the Cloweve Hall is a building in the palace, it is on the right wing of the palace and can be reached without going through the gate of the palace.At this time, a group of people gathered at the door, with angry and dissatisfied expressions on their faces, shouting loudly: "We don't agree! We don't agree!" Gestures were chaotic, and some people shouted loudly in dissatisfaction: "Why don't you ask us about the tax increase?" No, it’s not right for you to do this!”

The mighty group of people they glimpsed coming out, especially the king, shouted louder, and some even broke through the guard line and fell to their knees in front of the king with a plop.

When the man raised his head again, his face was full of tears, and his tone was extremely miserable: "My lord! Please, please don't raise taxes! The income of ordinary people can barely make ends meet. If you want to increase taxes, ask me to What about the young sister and the old mother!" Then she wiped away her tears.Payne couldn't help but want to laugh, especially when he saw the expressions of the moved nobles, he couldn't help but think: Laurie's acting skills...

But more people broke through the line of defense, crying and shouting in front of these nobles and kings, kneeling or worshiping, or standing and shouting, all of a sudden it was a mess.Some nobles were moved by what the little man said earlier, and they inevitably aroused some compassion for a while, and they were a little shaken.

The nobles who wanted to pay taxes stared at the guards with dissatisfaction, their eyes seemed to say: What the hell!Even the people can't stop it!Little did they know that the guards were also crying out for grievances in their hearts, how did they know that these people were so wicked!It's not slippery, and the movements are still very quick and agile, but outsiders can't see it. Only those who stand in the way know the pain in my heart!

Payne made the arrangements before.He divided a small part of the force that he brought to the king's city into these common people.They also sent Laurie and Scheder, two quick-witted bronze knights, to lead this small group of people. After explaining his main purpose and some details, the rest let them play by ear.So how can Wangcheng's lack of training guards beat his regular training soldiers?Moreover, some of these people are real people.So true and false, it will not be seen by others.

It's just that there is another major flaw, that is, how did the people know about the tax increase?However, Payne also prepared a way to deal with it. When everyone was dazed by these people and it was too late to think about it, he quickly finalized the matter of no tax increase.In this way, it is impossible to arrest so many people. After they dispersed, those Bishop Runuos who reacted could not be investigated.This plan is not so perfect, the personnel are exhausted, it depends on God's will.

Fortunately, Payne was lucky.Especially when he saw Shide jumping in front of Bishop North, he suddenly didn't know what to say.His subordinates really like to add drama to themselves.Slant raised his eyebrows slightly and watched quietly.

Steuben is a young man with dark brown hair.But his appearance this time is very... indescribable.His hair, which was messy and looked like it hadn't been taken care of for a long time, almost covered half of his face. He was wearing a washed gray rough shirt, and he rushed to North and grabbed his hand. Really hooked.

Under the eyes of everyone, North wanted to maintain his image as a bishop who sympathized with the people, so he could only suppress the disgust in his eyes and asked, "Why?"But there was a look of sorrow on his face, his lips were murmured, and he suddenly burst into tears!Payne almost hid his face, especially when he received Slant's amused look.

North didn't react for a while, and thought to himself: What is this all about!Shi De murmured: "My lord bishop, please tell us, don't you have compassion for the world, and can relieve the pain of all beings! Now there are no sentient beings, but we are the only ones. Please tell us, let the king not raise taxes!" Then Those people also cried for Bishop North.It seems that more people have gathered here.

North felt resentful in his heart, and he gouged out a hateful look at Shi De while no one was paying attention.

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In the Croweve Chamber, the king finally knocked the little golden hammer in his hand with a satisfied expression, he closed the black leather notebook, and said loudly, "Then, after the final decision, the kingdom's law No. 20, the tax law remains unchanged! "

He looked around at the people present with different expressions, and continued: "As usual, the discussion on other laws of the kingdom will be reserved for the next discussion meeting—let's continue the discussion the day after tomorrow!"

Bishop North had already reacted this time, he couldn't help flicking his sleeves heavily, and walked away calmly.The moment he turned around, ruthlessness appeared on his face, and then quickly disappeared.

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Payne stayed in his duke's mansion, and when he saw Laurie and Shide who came to report on their work, he simply nodded and said, "That's right." It already made them overjoyed.They really respected the Duke of Payne but were not close enough, so hearing the compliments from the always indifferent and steady Duke made them very happy, and they couldn't wait to show off to their colleagues.

Payne thought for a while, and then conveyed some orders to let the two be taken down.The two quickly left.

Payne put down all kinds of letters in his hand, he was a little tired.He stood up slowly, going upstairs to the room.The chandelier gathers a ball of warm light, and there are several balls of warm light in one aisle.He gently opened a door and walked in.

The dim light shone down softly.Payne flicked his hands through the three bookshelves, and he was selecting the books he wanted to read.In fact, Payne always reads some books in his spare time. He likes reading and knowledge.The bookshelves on the first floor are books related to astronomy. From left to right, there are "On the Changes of the Stars", "The Naming of the Stars", "Stargazing Skills", "Stars and Weather"... Because of this, there is a telescope in this room that can be regarded as a study and a bedroom.It's just that it's too broken.Here, after all, is only the temporary residence of the Duke.

These books were newly bought in Wangcheng.And the telescope has been here for a long time.The second layer is related to geography, such as "On Physical Geography", "Studies on Mountains and Rivers"... Finally, Duke Payne's eyes fell on a book in the corner, and he said almost silently: "I found it." .

Holding this ancient book that looked very old and indeed old, Payne sat on the woven rattan chair beside the bed.He was wearing casual home clothes, plain and simple, but still good-looking.His slender fingers flipped the pages of the book lightly, his gaze was very serious...

The atmosphere in the room was quiet and beautiful.

Payne suddenly stopped turning the page.

He stared at a line of words on the page, lost in thought.Then, suddenly, he stood up and his ears turned red quietly.The book almost fell to the ground, but he quickly caught it, put it aside, and walked around, trying to calm down.

On the pages spread out like flowers, there are four lines of poetry written:

Toss it with a peach, and return it with Qiongyao.

Bandit newspapers are also good!

He used to think that the first two lines of the poem were used to write about being sincere to others, but now that he knew the last two lines... the heat seemed to rise.After calming down for a while, Payne thought, now, in fact, what he said...isn't wrong.

After shaking around the room, he still didn't feel sleepy.I can't read the book anymore. There should be a lot of things to do tomorrow. Payne gently pressed his forehead, but he caught a glimpse of the violin on the wall from the corner of his eye.

Slant wandered the street alone.It's not too late at this time, it's just that I can't arouse much interest in wandering around alone.He strolled along the banks of the Volga River, through the still bustling commercial streets, and through the garden next to Willin Square. He walked, and when he stopped, he found that he had walked in front of the residence of Duke Payne.The residence of the Duke of Payne in Wangcheng is a villa on the second floor.

Slante couldn't help but smiled inwardly, and was about to walk away.But I heard a melodious music flowing like water.

It's a violin.

The timbre is beautiful, like a nightingale singing a cappella in front of the moonlight. Although it is beautiful and beautiful, it seems to reveal the owner's mood that is not easy to reveal.A little sad, a little hesitant, a little confused, a little lonely.It's like the cold silver moonlight tonight, falling on the ground like frost.

Slant followed the sound and saw the figure sitting by the window.The figure was reflected on the curtains by the lights in the room, and a shadow was reflected, which was vaguely seen by Slant.Slanter knew that it was Payne.

He just stood under Payne's window, dressed in silver moonlight, quietly listening to him play one song after another.Slanter thought: That's another him I don't know... Why is there a hint of sadness in this tune?I really want... I really want to... know all about him... Slante took a small breath, and then let out a long sigh.

Slante thought: His liking cannot stay on the superficial surface.He needs to know what Payne is thinking, he wants to walk into his heart, he wants to understand his past, and he wants to share the present and future with him.

The violin has smooth lines and is made of spruce and maple.When his fingers were playing on the piano, Payne actually thought of Slanter.The music he played also changed, although the master who played the violin did not notice.Maybe it's because the moonlight is too cold tonight, or because of his rare emotional fluctuations, he has a good impression of someone—a young and handsome duke.

Rarely, Payne was a bit sad, as if pulled out from the deepest part of his heart, bit by bit trying to turn him into something other than himself.Because he knows that this is not an era of tolerance.

It was only a moment of confusion and bewilderment. Payne quickly restrained his emotions and returned to the calm, arrogant and indifferent Duke of the East.His dark blue velvet clothes reflected an icy light, against which his eyes looked like ice blue at the moment, he looked extraordinarily sad and joyless.

Payne thought: It's too early to think about this.That kind of emotion may be called liking, but after all...the liking is not deep enough.

——Every trace of his emotion is precious enough, so his love is heavy and heavy.

——He never wanted to turn liking into love, so he never said liking lightly.

But he still likes it after all.Payne sighed softly inwardly.

No matter, no matter.Let it be, let time test how much he likes it, and see if it's just a whim.

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