The assassination by the remnants of the old king shocked the entire Aogu City. Although people could understand their feelings, no one agreed with this move.
Because in the hearts of most people, although Fernando is on the side of the great nobles, after so many years, he is still a wise king.
Let’s not talk about the peaceful and prosperous age of Aogu City. Just talking about the secret magic market established not long ago, many people made a lot of money. As for those smart people, they have changed their appearance.
Seeing this situation, Prime Minister Manuel took advantage of the situation and launched a war without gunpowder. However, Fernando, as the protagonist, always remained silent.
Article 1 of the Imperial Provisional Law: Those who harbor the remnants of the old king will be killed on the spot, their spouses and children will be thrown into prison, and everyone involved will be punished according to the circumstances.
Article 2 of the Imperial Provisional Law: Professional criminals will be controlled by the Holy Cross Guild and the Arcane Guild respectively. Doujinshi professionals will be punished by beheading, and magic professionals will be burned at the stake.
Article 3 of the Imperial Provisional Law: If the perpetrator is a foreigner or a person from other principalities, it will be regarded as a declaration of war, and all consequences will be borne by the affiliated force.
Article 4 of the Imperial Provisional Order: Anyone who dares to spread rumors, regardless of identity or status, will bear consequences ranging from fines to death.
Article 5 of the Empire's Temporary Law: Encourage whistleblowing. The Empire will provide personal protection to the whistleblower, and if the situation is true, a reward of 10 to 100 gold coins will be given.
Manuel ordered countless copies of these five temporary laws to be printed, and all the members of the royal family and the prisoners in the black jail were already aware of them.
"Boss, it looks like it's very lively outside. Do you think this place will be overcrowded?" In a corner of the dark cell, a tall and thin man said with a smile.
"Tell everyone to keep their mouths shut and cancel all banquets from today on." In the courtyard of the noble district, an old man wearing a brocade robe coldly ordered.
"Huh? It's lively. What a good thing! I don't know if we mercenaries can fish in troubled waters." In the tavern, mercenaries were sitting around in twos and threes, laughing.
"Hey, it seems that business is going to be difficult again. Damn the remnants of the old king, they actually hindered me from making money." The shop owner leaned against the door and looked at the sparse crowd with a look of helplessness.
"Isn't this another conspiracy of the nobles? Are they going to take action against us poor people?" In the wooden houses, the poor people chose to stay at home, neither wanting to go out to watch a show nor being buckled into the old hat.
Wang Yunii’s hat.
"Brother, brother, something big has happened! Things are going to change again in the city. What should we do? Why don't we go to Miracle Plains." Rikka handed the list to Boom, but she didn't look worried at all.
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"It's my fault, it's your fault! Don't go out wandering around these days, stay at home, maybe that tunnel will really come in handy." Boom looked at it carefully, then frowned and said.<
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Recently, Boom has been studying attack formations, and even after revising his ideas, he has vaguely had some wild ideas.
Strengthening a single element is just the beginning. If you can imprint the magic circle into every move, the power will surely shock the world.
But just when he reached a critical juncture in his research, he did not expect that such a situation would occur in Aogu City. Boom sighed and reluctantly turned his attention to the noise outside the courtyard wall.
The perspective turned to Manuel. At this time, the royal prime minister was standing in the aristocratic area. There were many people gathered around, including businessmen, mercenaries, nobles, and poor people.
"Do you have anything else to explain? My lord, Count." Manuel looked at the other party coldly and said word by word.
"No, that's not the case! I can swear to the gods that I will never have second thoughts! Whoever is causing trouble behind the scenes is the remnant of the old king."
The earl knelt on his knees and shouted with a pale face. Behind him were his wife, a pair of children, and more than twenty servants.
"I have secretly kept the sword awarded by the old king, and even preserved the oil paintings from the old king's period. How do you explain it?" Manuel asked again.
"I...I just regard these things as property. Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I really don't have any intention of rebellion." The count glanced at everyone for help, but those "friends" who had made good friends with him did not
One defended him.
Manuel turned around. He didn't want to talk nonsense with the other person, because this person was just an unlucky guy by default. His death was a warning and demonstrated the determination of the royal family.
Oh! The sound of neat sword swings sounded instantly, and the count's family all turned into headless ghosts. Silence! The crowd of onlookers did not disperse because of this, but no one said anything to ridicule or ridicule.
Because everyone knows that the tragedy that happened to the Earl's family today may happen to them soon. Even with his own status, it is very likely to be even more tragic.
The incident involving the remnants of the old king spread like wildfire to the streets and alleys of Aogu City. Everyone was frightened, and at the same time they were greedy for the reward money for those who reported it.
In this weird atmosphere, countless people were packed into the dark cell, and the dark cell then transferred them to the underground arena. Everything seemed to be in perfect harmony without any hindrance.
On the third day, the Arcane Guild rang the bell, while the Holy Cross Guild blew the siren. The two professionals were beheaded and publicly executed without any mercy or sympathy.
On the fourth day, countless shops locked their doors, and even some people with a guilty conscience fled Aogu City overnight. They secretly swore that they would never return here again.
On the fifth day, Finance Minister Frei dragged his wooden leg and stood in front of Manuel, holding the swallow-headed cane in his hand.
"Why are you here today? Are you going to report someone? Don't tell me you are short of such a little money." Manuel asked with some curiosity after ordering his servants to bring tea.
"Hey, if I don't come here, the economy of Aogu City will collapse. Do you know how many gold coins the empire has lost these days? It makes my heart hurt to think about it." Frey sighed and told the reason for his trip.<
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"Furthermore, the foreign merchants in the Secret Art Market also have plans to withdraw from Aogu City. This is the most fatal problem." Frey took a sip of tea and began to speak.
Manuel is naturally aware of these things, but he is not a businessman, nor is he as calculating as Frey. In his eyes, the remnants of the old king are greater than anything else, and they are a scourge that must be eradicated.
But since Frey can come to the door in person, it represents King Augu's attitude. He must have expected this result from the beginning, but why did he acquiesce to his actions?
"Nothing is absolute in this world. If someone supports it, there must be rebellion. Even if you can kill all the remnants of the old king, can you guarantee that there will be no new rebels in the future?"
Frey expressed his thoughts, which were exactly what Fernando, the Austrian father, thought.
He has never doubted the former Prime Minister, and even in his mind, this person may be the man most loyal to King Ogu. However, his mind is a bit stiff and his methods are too direct.
Manuel was stunned when he heard this, but after a moment he sighed and slowly tore into pieces the parchment with five temporary laws written on it.
This time will end today. As a minister, his first task is not to eliminate the enemy, but to obey the king's will.