Through a few thin clouds, the faint silver moonlight shines down, evenly scattered on the slightly turbulent waves, on the huge fleet sailing silently, and on countless fluttering flags of the Sbia Empire. The sea breeze is not slow or slow.
, pushing the sails steadily, allowing this fleet of more than forty warships and transport ships of various types to sail towards the territorial waters of the Divine Alliance at a suitable speed.
This is the Spea fleet returning home after completing its mission. The fleet not only carries a Guards force, but is also loaded with all kinds of rare property and high-level prisoners of war from Wells and Camp. Most importantly, His Majesty the Emperor
He also returned to Sibia with the fleet - the Prime Minister repeatedly urged His Majesty to return to the country, and even sent a team of personal guards to "pick him up", so His Majesty Cohen gathered his mood and went home.
"Ah! After finishing the annoying government affairs, I can finally have a good drink." Seeing the red wine sinking into the glass, His Majesty Cohen sighed longly, shook his head and said: "Really, you can drink at any time.
It’s not as comfortable as it is now!”
"So, the countless glasses of wine I poured before tasted very bad?" Bai Ying, who was pouring the wine, raised his eyes and looked at his emperor, "Isn't it too heartless of you to say this?"
"How can you say that I have no conscience! I was complimenting you! Is it wrong to praise your wine tonight for being particularly fragrant?" Cohen chuckled, "I'm talking about Bai Ying! I didn't expect that you also care about others.
What’s your opinion?”
"I don't care about what humans think of me. I'm just striving for fair treatment." Bai Ying picked up the wine bottle and said calmly: "However, it's better to drink less wine to avoid dizziness.
What kind of irrational decision was made? The emperor who is above the throne may not know that life of the nobles has been difficult recently! Many people have gone to the prince to complain."
"The nearest nobles are the nobles of Wells and Kemp, right?" Cohen took a sip of wine, "What are they crying about? How do you, Miss Baiying, know about the things they cried to the prince?"
"Isn't the prince's office next door to you? Can't His Majesty the Emperor hear those cries?" Bai Ying rolled his eyes at Cohen angrily, "Besides, I am very dissatisfied with your order, Emperor, very, very dissatisfied.
, and must violate it.”
"Such a violent reaction is rare from the indifferent Miss Bai Ying! So tell me which one you are going to violate!" Cohen replied with a smile, "I want to weigh it. It is easy to change your mind.
Some! It would be more convenient to change the law. I can’t put my lovely Bai Ying’s name in the criminal column!”
"It's about the law that doesn't allow anyone to hoard gold." Bai Ying told Cohen very straightforwardly, "As a dragon, I not only hoard gold, but also all the things I like. This is natural. No human can make the dragon
The nature of change.”
"You mean you've already hoarded a lot, right?" Cohen was stunned for a moment, "You don't seem to be able to hoard much even if you're a dragon! Plus all kinds of gems and the like, it's just the size of a human rich man.
?”
"Not much, just a little bit." Bai Ying replied lightly, "For a dragon clan."
"Is that why those reckless guys went to slay dragons? Because there must be a lot of treasures in the dragon's lair." Cohen stretched out the cup and gestured to Bai Ying to pour more wine, "Why don't Bai Ying change your hobbies and hoard other things?"
Okay...for example, there are many beautiful boys on the other boat, you can hoard them! Take them if you want them, no need to give me face."
Outside the cabin, the originally gentle sea breeze gradually died down, and the fleet's sailing speed also slowed down. On the sea surface close to the hull of a medium-sized transport ship, a human head appeared silently, followed by a second person.
One, the third one. These people who emerged from the sea communicated with each other with gestures, and used special tools to attach themselves to the hull of the ship, slowly crawling upward. The colors they wore were exactly the same as the color of the hull.
Therefore, if you look at other ships, you won't see anything special at all - and this transport ship is a temporary prison ship for detaining members of the abandoned royal family of the two special provinces.
"I think the people will be very surprised why they don't use good gold and silver, but they have to use paper to buy and sell things. The nobles will not be happy either." In the cabin, the conversation between Bai Ying and Cohen had shifted from the hoarding of gold to the use of gold.
In terms of circulation, "Finally, I'm also very surprised. You ordered not to use gold and silver as currency, and where are you going to use these things? Apart from being used as currency, these things can only be used to make jewelry, right? As a person
Emperor, do you need so much jewelry?"
"Bai Ying! Do you think I gave such an order just for fun?" Cohen suppressed the smile on his face, "This is a very important decision. As long as we implement it properly, Sibia's national strength can be improved in the short term.
be further enhanced.”
"Is Sibia's national power enhanced just because he ordered all citizens to use paper to buy things?" Bai Ying's eyes showed the look of an idiot at this time, "Maybe it's because I'm too stupid to understand, I
Emperor, please help me. If you can convince me, I will lend you the shiny things I have hoarded."
"Why borrow it instead of dedicating it to me?" Cohen looked at Bai Ying anxiously, as if he was sure to convince her.
"Because these treasures are my life, I will not dedicate my life to the emperor." Bai Ying replied seriously: "My life is my own and is only subject to my own consciousness."
"I understand, you are actually hinting to me that it is best to capture your consciousness." Cohen laughed, "Okay! Let me explain to you. In fact, the reason for this matter is quite simple, but most people don't think of this aspect.
Just go."
"How much gold and silver does an empire have in daily circulation? I haven't gotten an accurate number yet, but this number must be huge. Moreover, now I have the land and citizens of three empires, the nobles and markets of three empires,
How much gold and silver is in circulation? How much wealth is this?" Cohen stood up and walked to Bai Ying, "And what role does this wealth play? Because it is very difficult to mine and the quantity is limited, so it is
They were used as currency because they were considered valuable. But apart from being held in the hands of countless people and put into pockets and cellars, they actually played no role."
"At least this is how you can stabilize people's hearts." Bai Ying said, "It can also make me happy."
"But paper currency can also do this. As long as the emperor and the empire successfully establish a trust, the value of the currency can be guaranteed. This is the key to the whole thing." Cohen replied: "Even if the citizens resist
Psychologically, I can implement it slowly, but at least I can replace half of the precious metals in circulation with paper money. Half of the precious metals in circulation in three empires! What an attractive wealth."
"So, does this system have to be implemented throughout the entire empire? I thought it was only implemented in Wells and Camp." Bai Ying was a little surprised by the emperor's words, "So, what are the gold and silver that will be replaced?
What’s the use?”
"Of course it will be implemented in the entire empire. The emperor uses the prestige of victory to implement the new system. Who dares to say no? And the precious metals that will be replaced will of course be of great use to me." Cohen lowered his voice, "You also know that in the future, Si
In what direction will Biya develop, and what will be the size of the army, but we are now constrained by insufficient resources and unable to develop rapidly. Food is finally guaranteed, but basic military supplies such as iron, horses, cloth, and wood are beginning to be in short supply.
If we go by the rules, I don’t know how long it will take to build an army that can meet the needs of the empire. Taking up two empires has already hollowed out my army."
"What does this have to do with gold and silver?" Bai Ying still didn't think about it.
"You also know that gold mining is an imperial patent, and any private mining is a capital offense. The gold mined by one gold miner in one working day can be exchanged for the refined iron mined by one hundred and fifty people in one working day.
The proportion of other materials is even greater. This is the fundamental reason why I must replace half of the gold and silver circulation with paper money." At this point, Cohen's face became very solemn, "I want to use materials produced by other empires to build a
Establish an army that is the most powerful in terms of size and quality, and let these empires suffer the consequences."
"This method - this method can only be used for emergencies, right?" Although he was a little shocked, Bai Ying still grasped the key point of the problem, "Apart from the greed at the beginning, other empires will not sell these after they figure it out.
Something for us."
"They will, especially when they hear that I use banknotes instead of precious metals, they will definitely sell us things, because in their hearts, banknotes have no value." Cohen said with a sneer: "Because they even dream of it.
The Sibia Empire has fallen into civil strife, but they are currently unable to do so militarily, so economics will be the only way they can take action."
"So...then what?" Bai Ying put the wine bottle on the table.
"Then, they will make a grand exit." Cohen looked at Bai Ying with a half-smile, "Their era will collapse."
"You're saying that when they thought our paper money was going to collapse, our paper money wasn't going to collapse?"
"Not only that, but at that time, even gold would become waste. Only banknotes stamped with the Sibia seal could buy food and clothes." Cohen nodded, "The gold from the three empires rushed into other empires.
It will become poison."
On the sea surface, the people climbing on the transport ship transporting prisoners had slowly approached the deck. After another round of communication with their hands, several of them fixed their bodies below the deck and took out the small bags behind them.
A long tubular instrument, one end of which was held in the mouth and slowly stretched out. Several unusually small sounds sounded, and several other people who had been prepared quickly turned over and rushed forward to hug the deck guard who was slowly falling -
-Soon, these people controlled the observation deck, captain's cabin, stern rudder, and sails in the same way.
These incoming mysterious figures moved quickly and had clear goals. A dozen people controlled the normal navigation of the ship, and another ten people placed the fallen guards, and then they all concentrated in the passage leading to the lower cabin, waiting for the people in front.
Unlock the door.
"No, the door lock can't be opened." The person who unlocked the door hurriedly shouted for a long time, then whispered to the burly leader: "It seems that this door is magically restricted."
"Forcibly break through the passage wall instead." The leader said without hesitation: "Inform the others to clear out all the prisoners without leaving any prisoners behind, and retreat immediately after success!"
More than a dozen sneak attackers immediately detoured into the passage surrounding the lower cabin, took out their tools, and quickly carved an outline on the wooden cabin that they could force their bodies through... The characteristics of this new type of Sbia transport ship
The structure is special, especially the passage leading to the lower cabin, because the cargo in the cabin mainly goes up and down through the deck door on the side of the ship. However, the sneak attackers were able to find the right position, which shows that they know the intelligence of the Sibia fleet very well.
"Then, why didn't you accept the information presented by Emperor Wells?" Bai Ying and Cohen's topic changed again, "You know, the information a person produced at that time must be very important.
It’s precious. After confirming its authenticity, won’t it also be helpful to your so-called struggle for hegemony?”
"The reason why I don't accept that information is not to consider whether it is authentic or credible, but for other reasons." Cohen sat down on the chair again, "You should know! In the eyes of gods and demons, especially in the eyes of demons,
What is my status in the eyes of the clan?"
"I know, it's a toy." Bai Ying replied.
"Yes! It's a toy. The emperor of mankind is just an emperor, my white shadow! If you were a demon, when the three emperors meet, it should be the time when the three toys meet.
, will you let go of this rare opportunity to be happy?" Cohen sneered again and said: "The Emperor of Wells is not stupid, he also has a way of showing off. He took out this thing at that time, and the Demon General's
By showing up in advance, I am more certain that the demons are paying attention to this matter, so that thing cannot be touched."
"It's just... what a pity that information is!" Bai Ying still felt it was a pity, "If I had obtained it, it would have saved a lot of unnecessary killings, right?"
"Human beings have never been short of killing. If you can avoid this time, what about next time? You don't have the ability to arrange everything for human beings..." Cohen sighed, "And now for me, this world is very realistic. I know or
Not knowing certain things does not change my decision and determination. At best, it just makes my heart a little more confused. My burden is already very heavy, so why should I know more heavy things? So this kind of
It’s better not to know the secret.”
"But it seems to me that things that are difficult for others to solve are easy for you." Bai Ying replied, "It's just that you don't want to do certain things for others, right?"
"For this reason, I always think that even if you become an emperor, you must abide by your duties. What do you care about those people who are neither relatives nor friends?" Cohen smiled slightly, "That is asking for trouble.
ah!"
Bai Ying is a person who does not force things when things happen. Now that she has said this, no matter what Cohen's attitude is, it is only this time. Cohen smiled at her, and Bai Ying also smiled in response.
The sneak attackers were ready and informed each other with gestures. The leader nodded, and everyone exerted force at the same time - more than a dozen holes were broken in the wooden bulkhead at the same time, and among the flying wood chips, the sneak attacker landed from the sky, still on his toes.
Without getting to the point, each person's right hand already held a long black knife that had been unsheathed, and his left hand held a short dagger, with a fierce look in his eyes, just waiting for a killing spree!
However, the moment these sneak attackers came down, the lights in the cabin were bright, almost blinding the sneak attackers. But the sneak attackers were not rookies. At the same time, they rushed forward and killed the vague figure in the strong light and shadow.
Go, with a loud "bang", more than a dozen sneak attackers fell backwards at the same time, and their weapons "clinking" fell to the ground. The force of the collision was so strong that these strong men were stunned for a moment.
Can't even get up.
The strong light gradually softened, and the sneak attackers could clearly see everything in the cabin. The huge cargo cabin was divided into small compartments by wooden boards, but there was no one inside, and in the center of the cabin, there was a person with a face like this.
The frosty white-clothed beauty is closing her broad sleeves. Sitting at the wooden table behind her is a man with black hair, black eyes, and cold eyes. The slightly raised corners of his mouth reveal a heart-stopping look.
sneer.
The sneak attackers all showed blank looks... The majestic Emperor Sbia was actually in the cabin where the prisoners were detained, and it seemed that he was waiting for him to come!
After a long period of shock, following the example of their leader, the attackers struggled to stand up. However, they did not grab the weapons scattered on the ground. Instead, they solemnly paid a military salute to Cohen and then knelt down on their knees.
!
Emperor Sibia, however, showed no sign of the kneeling behavior of these sneak attackers. Until the sound of "dong dong dong" footsteps came, the rock appeared with several personal guards, each holding a
After the two sneak attackers came in, they threw them into the corner one by one.
"Take off the mask." Cohen put the wine glass in his hand on the table.
The attackers did not hesitate, and immediately took off the masks covering their heads, revealing only their two eyes, and exposed their true faces to Emperor Sibia - the leader was not young, and he was His Majesty Cohen.
A very familiar person, the person who protected His Majesty Cohen since childhood. At that time, this person's official position was the captain of the guard of the Dark Moon Governor's Mansion - Maize.
"When you were ordered to take me back, I knew there was something wrong in you. When the civil servants did not express any objection to my decision, I knew there was something weird in this matter." His Majesty Cohen.
His cold eyes swept over the familiar faces, and his tone remained calm, "I always hoped that you wouldn't come tonight. But, you still came."
"His Majesty the Emperor...we..." Maize had just spoken, and His Majesty Cohen stretched out his right hand and grasped with his fingers in front of him - Maize's strong body suddenly jumped forward, as if being struck by an invisible stick.
The rope was dragged fiercely, sliding all the way to Cohen, and his throat fell into His Majesty Cohen's fingers.
"I'm only asking this once." His Majesty Cohen's eyes showed no emotion, even the indifference disappeared, "Who sent you here?"
Although his tone was still very calm, Maize's body was trembling slightly involuntarily. In the heart of the old guard, it seemed that in the blink of an eye, the innocent and gentle young master turned into a shocking figure.
The emperor who was terrified in his heart. When dealing with such an emperor, especially at such a distance, he had difficulty breathing and was inexplicably frightened.
"Prime Minister... Your Majesty the Prime Minister..." Maize's brain could hardly function, so he had to follow what the Prime Minister had told him in advance. Before setting off, the Prime Minister considered that this matter might fail, so he did this.
Account.
After hearing the answer he already knew in his heart, His Majesty Cohen finally sneered, put down his hand, then stood up and walked out. When he passed by the rock, he finally ordered, "Take custody."
"Yes, sir!" Rock stood at attention, looked back at the men in black kneeling in the cabin, and sighed quietly in his heart. (To be continued)