"Really, really?" a nobleman asked carefully.

"Of course it's true." Owen looked at the nobleman, "But no matter how much I say, you may not believe it. Let the original nobles under the new system talk to you about how much benefit this reform has brought to them."

After saying that, Owen turned around and winked at the three nobles standing next to the soldiers.

The three nobles nodded clearly, then walked forward and came to Irving's side.

Then, Owen raised his hand and introduced the three nobles who were accompanying them to everyone.

"This is Baron Matt who came to the port of Fengshang, and the other two are the Viscount and Baron of Dongsheng Fortress."

According to the script given by Irving, Baron Matt glanced at the Linshui City nobles with some contempt, and couldn't help but shake his head a few times and sigh.

"Oh--you guys are so pedantic, they just stick to the territory they are in a hurry and don't want to make progress. They clearly have an opportunity to make a lot of money but they can't see it at all. I really feel sad for you."

This made the nobles in Linshui City feel very uncomfortable. A viscount with a rather irritable temper couldn't help but step forward and scold.

"How did you speak? How dare the little baron be so rampant?!"

If His Majesty the King hadn't been present, he would have even wanted to rush up and beat Baron Matt.

"Little Baron?"

Baron Matt's lips raised slightly, and he said disrespectfully: "Hmph, the Baron is just my title. Don't you obey the king's order? Then your title is the same as mine, it is just an honorary title, and there is no level of status. Taking the title to suppress me is a matter of disobeying the king's order."

"this……"

Hearing this, the irritable viscount was a little panicked and quickly explained to Irving: "Your Majesty, I don't mean this, I was just excited by Baron Matt's words."

"I can understand."

Then, Owen turned to Baron Matt and said, "You can restrain yourself a little."

"I will pay attention, Your Majesty."

After replying to Irving, Baron Matt looked at the nobles of Linshui City again and asked: "I will ask you one question, how much income did you generate by operating your territory in the past year?"

"Eight hundred gold coins!"

The irritable Viscount gave the answer first and looked at Baron Matt with a proud look, thinking that this was a number that a baron could not afford.

Other nobles also reported their income in the past year, but their level was not very good. Linshui City's fiscal revenue was not even comparable to that of the previous Dongsheng Fortress.

After everyone reported the answer, Baron Matt shook his head with disgust.

"I'm so embarrassed to be so earned just by this little income."

This was obviously meant to the irritable viscount, who then reported his income: "I have earned 1,500 gold coins in the past year."

The other two nobles from Dongsheng Fortress also said that their income was much higher than those of Linshuicheng nobles except Earl Monster.

"This is impossible!" The irritable viscount looked disbelief, "Are you lying to us by random numbers? How could the little baron make more money than me?"

To prove that he was not lying, Baron Matt raised his right fist without hesitation.

"I am here to swear to His Majesty the King that everything I just said is true and there is absolutely no deception."

"I can testify that Baron Matt did not lie," Owen said at the right time. "This is the benefit they have gained from this reform. As long as you obey the king's order, you can get a piece of the pie."

"Your Majesty is right!"

Baron Matt continued to take advantage of the fire to set up the railway: "Now, the port has built docks and various factories. I have so much income just by paying dividends every year. Since the territory cannot be fully developed in your hands, it is better to hand it over to His Majesty the King..."

After hearing Baron Matt's words, the nobles of Linshui City were immediately moved. If they could really gain more than before, it would be better if they didn't have the territory in their hands.

The original uneasiness disappeared, and the nobles of Linshuicheng could not wait to hand over their territory in exchange for factory shares.

Next, the People's Army entered the city in a mighty manner and took over the defense of Linshui City and the Lord's Castle. The original guards and knights were dismissed on the spot.

The officials who came to take also began to work hard and formed a new city hall.

In this way, there was no war between the two sides, no casualties, and the control of Linshui City was very peacefully transferred to Irving.

In the next few days, Irving would temporarily stay in the castle to handle various affairs, such as the incorporation of the knights and guards, the arrangement of new positions of the nobles, etc.

During this period, the fleet led by Viscount Jawes successfully arrived at Junhui City, joined the People's Army on standby outside the city, and then led them to attack the stubborn resistance of Jin Acropolis.

...

A village at the junction of the North and West borders.

As soon as he heard about the king's order, Duke Lehmann and Duke Edward from the West hurriedly chose to meet here.

"Duke Edward, I'm right, the fake king is finally going to attack us."

Holding the report from his subordinates to himself, Duke Leman said with a serious look: "Fortunately we decided to join forces last year. After so long preparation, the blacksmiths have built enough muskets and artillery, and believe that these are enough to deal with the pseudo-king army."

"Since the pseudo-king is ready to destroy the foundation of the Morning Light Kingdom for hundreds of years, we don't have to be polite to him."

Duke Edward was also mentally prepared to fight and his expression became harsh.

"Duke Lehman, our Western army has been assembled. What should we do next?"

Spreading the map on the table, Duke Lehman pointed at a flat and open place on the map far away from the Pilgrimage River.

"Bring the muskets and artillery, let our army meet in this place, then set up camps and set up various traps and ambushes. At that time, lure the army of the pseudo-kings over, and we will gain the advantage of the terrain and will definitely defeat them!"

"No problem!" Duke Edward stood up from his seat, "I'll go back and lead the army here, and you can do it as soon as possible."

"Wait a minute, Duke Edward."

Duke Leman suddenly called out to the other party, with a gloomy smile on his face.

"After overthrowing the fake king, don't forget the terms we have negotiated in private."

"Of course I won't forget." Duke Edward also smiled treacherously, "The Kingdom of Morning Light will be ours in the future."

After the other party left, Duke Leman put away his smile and his eyes became ruthless.

"It's really an obedient pawn." He murmured in a low voice.

We are both? It's ridiculous. I want to divide the Kingdom of Morning Light with me. You don't have the qualifications yet!
Chapter completed!