The Sun King's Evidence

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"There has been some unrest in the north recently, and a famine has swept through many principalities." Jacques, a merchant from Connet, said: "So some roads are not as safe as before."

Lidya Su nodded, and whispered on her lips: "I know about this."

It is impossible for the nobles not to know about the wave of riots and escaped slaves for such a long time. In fact, many nobles in the kingdom have already received the information.

Because of this, after Berhemond got angry with Ryan and Morgiana, he immediately made an arbitration: the royal family would pay 10,000 gold crowns, and the rest would be given to Casfan's wife to raise, and all the captured knights would The price was negotiated with the Empire by the King of Britannia sending a special envoy.

Although everyone still has some opinions on this outcome, first of all, this is a compromise opinion that everyone can barely accept. Secondly, the negotiations are protracted and it will not be beneficial to everyone if it continues like this.

Unrest and riots have occurred in many noble territories. This year's poor harvest has had a great impact on everyone, and the nobles know that they cannot continue to cause trouble.

This great political tide finally came to an end, and Richard retained the throne amidst the chaos. However, it is an indisputable fact that his influence on the kingdom was further reduced.

"So, what Mr. Jacques means is that the blockage of trade routes in the north was caused by the riots?" Sulia asked.

"No, the situation is a little weird. Some merchant ships can pass, and some merchant ships cannot arrive. According to the merchants who successfully passed, a hurricane blew on the sea, and many merchant ships were destroyed by the hurricane." Jacques took over the topic.

"The problem now is this, madam." Hadrian also said: "There are frequent riots in the north. Even if it is just a coincidence, the security in the north will only get worse for the time being in the future, not better. Mrs. Sulia, we need to open up new channels." trade routes.”

After a few businessmen got a little enlightenment, the future countess immediately understood.

As the risks of the northern sea trade routes increased, the profits of merchants and nobles were affected. They urgently needed to open new trade routes, and the largest trade route was trade with the empire.

Therefore, when the merchants came to look for Lane, they planned to ask Lane to find a new and reliable trade route, because Lane was the biggest beneficiary of this golden trade route.

At the same time, the second largest beneficiary of this trade route is Sulia's father Francois. The female knight will also find ways to help these merchants out of considerations for her family.

Lane's reputation in Britannia is naturally very high, and his relationship with the empire is also relatively strong. His Majesty the Emperor Carl Franz has also met with Lane many times. The two sides need each other for trade.

After going through everything in her mind, Sulia's thoughts became clear. The female knight said softly and dignifiedly: "If the trade route in the north is blocked, the only reliable trade routes at present are the Axe-biting Pass and the Gray Lady. path, right?”

"Exactly." Oliver responded immediately: "That's the problem. The Gray Lady's Road is not safe, and the Axbite Pass... the tax is too high, often two out of ten or even three out of ten, which is hard for us to bear. Such high taxes.”

Sulia nodded, and the Earl's fiancée continued her thinking. Most of the income of the Duke of Montfort came from the customs at Axbite Pass. Even if Duke Fourcade was captured and a sword was put on his neck, , Fourcade will not agree to tax cuts.

"The Gray Lady's Road is not easy to walk either. This road is less difficult than the Axbite Pass. The problem is that it is unsafe." said Ismael, a big businessman in Bordeaux: "The Gray Lady's Road is also difficult to walk. It will be taxed heavily by Duke Palaon. Although it is less than the Axbite Pass, this trade route is too unsafe. There are many greenskin tribes and dark creatures on the mountain road... It is difficult for traders to ensure that they can pass through alive."

"I know this. Deep in the Gray Lady's Road, there is a vampire castle called Eternal Dragon Rock. There are a large number of dark creatures living in it." Sulia thought thoughtfully.

The female knight admired her fiancé's foresight from the bottom of her heart. She smiled and said: "Actually, Ryan has already discussed the tariff issue with Mr. Casfan in the imperial military camp. Mr. Casfan agreed that if the situation persists, With Lane’s trade charter, caravans can enjoy substantial tax breaks.”

"Oh! That's great!" Several businessmen sitting at the end of the conference room couldn't help shouting.

This incident happened when Lane met the captured Casfan in the Imperial military camp. Lane took advantage of Casfan's defeat, frustrated energy, and the defeated general's lack of courage to put forward his own suggestions to him.

That is, Ryan requires the caravans in his territory to enjoy tax exemptions when passing through the Gray Lady's Road.

Casfan also calmed down and began to consider Ryan's suggestion.

The condition of tax reduction is not unacceptable to Casfan. Duke Palaon has been jealous of Ryan's ability to trade with wood elves for a long time.

If he doesn't agree to Ryan's request, he won't get a penny. If he agrees to Ryan's request, the tax reduction will be his own loss, but at least he and his family can get a share of this gold business road.

Casfan knew that after he was captured, his family would have to pay an astonishing ransom, as did the knight families in his territory. He needed money, and the situation was stronger than others. Under Ryan's coercion and inducement, Casfan Vann could only use the ring to stamp the contract, and then swore to the Lake Fairy that the goddess would make the contract fair on the spot and not give Casfan a chance to regret it.

"Tax relief is a good thing, but we still have to find a way to solve the security problem on the Gray Lady's Road." Sulia did not show much joy. The female knight said calmly: "This requires sending troops. Gentlemen, we need to launch a campaign. A war to solve the problem of Eternal Dragon Rock once and for all.”

After saying that, Sulia's sea-blue eyes flashed brightly, and the female knight said calmly: "If we want to send troops, we have to pass through the Principality of Palavon. This can only be done after Casfan is redeemed. Consider, and moreover, want to open up this trade route..."

After speaking, Sulia slowed down her tone slightly. The female knight sat upright, exuding the great majesty of a daughter of a great noble.

The majesty of the female knight was like the tightly stretched silk fabric on her chest, giving all the big businessmen present a strong sense of oppression.

"Yes, of course, we will help Mr. Lane and his army solve the threat of Eternal Dragon Rock. Everyone has the money and ability to contribute. Mr. Lane has opened up trade routes for us, and we should repay the favor." Oliver took the lead and said, The imperial businessman was Ryan's biggest supporter, and he was the first to stand up.

Oliver took the lead, and Hadrian was the first to respond: "No problem, it should be."

Seeing this, the remaining big businessmen also nodded.

The army and force are in the hands of the nobles. Businessmen are not necessary for the nobles. If a businessman cannot show his value to the nobles, it will be a matter of time before he is replaced or even killed. There are many It is the merchants who can take their previous positions.

No matter how powerful a businessman is, he can't fight against a noble, especially a Holy Grail knight like Ryan. A person like Ryan will only make businessmen beg to cooperate with him, but Ryan doesn't have to ask anyone.

Only in Marienburg, merchants would have some status, but when Duke Ivan of the Griffin appeared with the Griffin Knights, they still had no choice but to give in.

"Very good." Sulia's every move made the big businessman bow his head and admit defeat. This was destined to be an unfair duel, and the female knight won a great victory.

After the meeting, the female knight stood up and made a perfect courtesy to everyone, and the big businessmen quickly responded politely.

"Miss, you are so powerful. You have managed these businessmen to be submissive." Sulia's maid Sylvia said excitedly in the corridor: "This is all Miss's wisdom."

"Actually not." Sulia shook her head, her long golden hair swaying, and her tall and perfect golden figure moving along the corridor: "The businessmen are not afraid of me, but they are afraid of Ryan and my last name."

"Miss..." Sylvia whispered.

"It's okay... Sylvia, do you know why I happily agreed to get engaged to Ryan?" Sulia brought her maid to a window in the castle.

In the distance, there are the Oracle Mountains and Chalon Forest shrouded in cold wind and clouds.

"Sir Ryan, I respect you very much. That is not the virtue of knights respecting women, but... a true respect for equal treatment. In the kingdom, the virtue of knights is to respect women, but in fact it is mostly a kind of courtesy. Many Knights do not really respect women, but virtue requires them to do so according to knightly etiquette." Sylvia whispered: "But Mr. Ryan is different, he is willing to let you go and support you behind the scenes. In fact, He leaves many things in the territory to you, Miss."

"Yeah, I like that."

The female knight showed a charming smile, and the entire corridor was illuminated.

…………

Sulia happened to stay with Ryan on the pretext of helping Ryan deal with internal affairs. Sulia had extremely high prestige in Ryan's territory. Although she was not married yet, Sulia seemed to regard herself as the mistress. Almost all the people in the territory, Lane's courtiers and knights have recognized Sulia's wife. The female knight has gained the respect and love of everyone through her ability and strong strength.

Quiet night, the master bedroom on the third floor of the castle.

The little maid Emilia, the dark elf Olika, the maid Sylvia and the Marquis Surya all stayed in the master bedroom. Emilia and Olika were both dressed in maid outfits, preparing for the count and his future. The lady was making tea, and Sylvia was sitting by the fireplace warming herself.

"Is the famine in the north so serious?" On the soft white leather sofa, Ryan held a long form and sighed: "In the past few months, we have received nearly 10,000 escaped slaves here. Many sources have said While the knights and nobles were meeting in the capital, riots broke out in many villages. The serfs killed the village elders and the stewards left behind by the knights, and robbed food and money."

"The weather in the north of the kingdom is not good this year, and the food harvest is poor." Sulia shook her head slightly: "It's not surprising that there will be escaped slaves. The riot... should be suppressed soon. Ryan, what do you care about?"

"I care..." Ryan thought for a while, but still shook his head: "Forget it, many things cannot be judged until they actually happen. What happens in the north is also the matter of the northern dukes and kings. We have neither reason nor responsibility. An excuse can be used to intervene.”

"Um."

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