In early spring, the paths are muddy and sewage flows across the streets. In the crowded streets of Kislev civilian areas, such a scene is everywhere - the sewers in disrepair make it difficult to discharge urban sewage, and the stagnant water stinks. Every time a vehicle passes by,
There was a splash of turbid yellow water.
Fortunately, under the governance of Queen Denis, the phenomenon of open defecation has been improved. The construction of public toilets has made the city of Kislev taste much better. However, the sanitary situation in civilian areas is still not optimistic. Food for the poor is
The rotten leaves and rotten vegetables left in the market every day, if an infectious disease comes, at least half of the people in the slums will not be able to resist.
At dawn, an ordinary carriage stopped in front of the "hotel" in the slum. It was a three-story house, with stables, huts, and small dark rooms for workers downstairs. The second floor was the hotel room.
, of course, special services are also provided. The third floor is a high-end area, which is a regular room. This kind of "three-in-one" hotel used to be a place frequented by middle- and low-class civilians in Kislev. But now, this seemingly inconspicuous
In this small place, a person with a special status ushered in——
A middle-aged man wearing black clothes and a cloak stepped out of the carriage. He was not an ordinary person, but Sir Edmure, the Grand Master of the Knights of the Black Rose in Kislev.
There was no servant by his side, so he walked into the hotel alone. Sweeping away the prostitutes who came up to him, Edmure went directly upstairs. His high leather boots made a thumping sound on the stair board. Seeing this scene, the shop
The boss didn't say anything anymore. He knew that he was an honored guest invited by the master.
And his master is one of the most powerful people in Kislev - Samil, the uncle of Tsar Pavel.
The man in black arrived at the appointed place, the room on the third floor of the hotel, at the appointed time. Here, Grand Duke Samil had been waiting for a long time. The room was simply decorated, but very clean. There were only two guards around Samil—
—Krem guard in civilian clothes.
"Lord Edmure."
"No, no, no, you are the master. Grand Duke Samuel."
"Until we overthrow the Queen's Party, we are not considered adults."
The greeting upon entering was so simple. Samuel made a gesture to sit down, and Black Rose Edmure sat down without ceremony. Today's position was originally prepared for him.
After Edmure sat down, he untied the large cloak tied to himself and exposed his inner shirt. You could clearly see the black and gold rose coat of arms on the left chest. It was originally something to be proud of and show off, but now, it is
Hidden in the darkest and deepest corners.
"Makoni has agreed to stand on our side, and with his support, half of the businessmen in Kislev have been solved."
"Half?" Black Rose showed a ghostly smile, "I'm afraid it's not that simple."
"You underestimate Dennis's fundamental power too much. His father left him with far more things than you imagined before he left. Even if you gain the support of the nobles and businessmen in the city, you may not be able to shake her position. You need to
She knows that the entire city defense force and even the palace guards belong to her. That Virgil was originally the most loyal knight under Rhodes."
"That's why I need your support, friend."
Samuel whispered——
"Let's face the traitor together."
The traitor whom Samil refers to is very clear, and that is Rhodes. At the beginning of the Kislev Civil War, the Black Rose Knights were the most powerful allies of the Northern Alliance. Rhodes also promised them that after the civil war in Kislev, the Knights of the Black Rose
Freedom of religion within husband’s territory.
However, a few years later, religion was free, but its development was restricted. Dennis inherited his father's smooth governance methods, not directly interfering, but relying on other religious forces to suppress the strongest one. When the Moors were
When Kislev was rapidly expanding, Denis, the queen, did not intervene directly, but suppressed the Moors by supporting the local religious sect behind the scenes. The Esun believers often interfered with the Moorish believers, and the two even once fought in the neighborhood.
There was a big fight. In the end, official talent came belatedly to clean up the mess. At this time, both sides also suffered heavy losses.
Through this method, the Moorish religion was restricted and its power could never expand. The Black Roses had nothing to do about it and could not blame the authorities at all. Because from the beginning to the end, the Bandhavgarh Palace did not issue a single directive about the Moorish religion.
Edmure is resentful. He came with a purpose and wanted to infiltrate the empire's power into Kislev. Now, let alone official infiltration, even the private sector cannot fully control it. The entire Knights of the Black Rose are like
A chess piece was put to perfect use...and now, the Tsar's uncle Samir is eyeing this long-discarded chess piece.
Edmure knew it, but he had no other choice. While being used as a pawn, he also wanted to profit from it.
"If you can get the support of the Council of Ministers..."
"That's impossible. These five people were all promoted by the queen, and they have a share of all reforms."
"Of course they shouldn't touch them themselves, but their subordinates..."
Black Rose reminded.
“It’s better to wait until the end before using risky moves.”
Samuel narrowed his eyes.
"I would like to know how much gold you have prepared for this change?"
Edmure asked curiously. He must care about the strength of his allies. Now, they are like pirates tied to a ship. The ship sank and they all died. And in the information Edmure has, the strength of his ally
Although he is strong, he cannot withstand such consumption.
"I will prepare as much as you need."
Samuel answered confidently.
"Haha, even Kislev's treasury cannot withstand such consumption."
"This is an investment and cannot be regarded as a simple consumption."
Samuel laughed.
"You must look at this from an investment perspective. I am a gambler, and no gambler would honestly gamble with only capital. Enlarging profits is the most basic lesson for every gambler."
Samuel knew very well the meaning of Edmure's words. He did not hide it, because he knew that he could not hide it from the experienced Black Rose. Therefore, it was better to let it go. However, it was not completely let go.
Open, you can't treat anyone without reservation. This is the summary of Samir's business over the years.
"The money you've collected isn't enough to last."
Black Rose puts it bluntly.
"You don't have to do it together. Someone will naturally come to you with manpower and funds. For example, you sent me the manpower. And someone will send you the money. In Kislev, the queen has many enemies."