Chapter 861 The Scheme of Chishui City

8days ago Xuanhuan Novels 9
On the tenth day of the expedition, on the Chishui River.

Roland stood at the bow of the shallow water heavy gunboat, looking at the shimmering river in front of him, feeling quite proud.

Behind him was a huge fleet. Although some of them turned around and headed towards the east three days ago, the remaining dozen steam paddle ships were still rare on the inland river.

The chimney standing like an iron forest was painted with a striking snow-white color, and the black smoke spewed out to bring out a dark cloud above the river.

After entering the central area of ​​Grayburg, there were significantly fewer ships, which meant that the kingdom's trading center was moving towards the west.

However, the influence of several major cities in the central region is still there. Compared with the numerous sloop boats in the western region, most of the sailboats run here are much more exquisite and beautiful.

As we drove along the way, all the merchant ships we encountered along the way leaned aside to avoid them, and the bold sailors would lie on the side of the ship, pointing at the steel-cast flagship and amazed.

The captain or merchant who recognizes the meaning of the tower spear flag will even stroke his chest and lower his head, paying tribute to the fleet.

Roland was already very satisfied with the fact that he had saved up such a wealth in three years, but what made him even more gratified was the young officials trained by the city hall.

They did not trace their ancestry for a hundred years, nor did they have a wealthy family background. They just received short-term popular education and mastered writing.

If it were put in the past, at best, they would only do some clerical work under the nobles, but in Wudongcheng, they gradually became the backbone of various departments.

Because of the lack of a backer, the new generation of officials will fully support Roland, except for him, and there will be no one who will use civilians in such a ignorant position.

Because they have never held a management position, they will act carefully according to the rules and will ask their superiors for advice when encountering any problems, and will not get involved in the aristocratic exaggeration and conceit.

Because they selected ordinary leaders, they did their jobs by themselves. Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture led farmers to plant wheat, and officials from the Ministry of Construction demonstrated the characteristics of cement to new workers. This is a common sight in Wu Winter City.

A strong centralized government must have strong control over the grassroots people in order to exert its potential for quick and efficientness, which just satisfies this.

Of course, the civilian class has become managers without any shortcomings.

Just like a poor man who has never had a family property suddenly gets a fortune from heaven, he is easily trapped in the trap of greed and short-sightedness.

According to Wu Dongcheng's education level, let alone personal qualities and professional ethics.

Fortunately, there is a Nightingale around Roland. The internal review of the Security Bureau can effectively curb such a tendency. After several screenings and severe punishments, those who are still in the city hall have basically understood His Majesty’s bottom line.

Today's growing young officials have become the guarantee for Roland to expand his own power. It can even be said that his plan to recover the kingdom was formulated according to the number of available officials.

Now, he finally has the foundation to unify the country.

Notifying the General Staff that they all went to the upper floor to have a meeting. Roland turned around and said to Nightingale, "How to take over Chishui City, they should come up with a plan."

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In fact, this is not the first time that Wu Dongcheng's fleet has traveled to Chishui City. As early as the first army visited this central city during the tooth extraction operation half a year ago.

Therefore, the plan given by the General Staff is reasonable and well-founded: Your Majesty, Chishui is the city second only to the old capital in the central region. Not only does it have a vast territory, but it also has many nobles. I am afraid that it cannot force the lord to hand over the power in his hands like Liuye Town a week ago.

Sir Sir Sir, the father of Dawn and Chenguang, further explained that Earl Delta, the head of Chishui City, was not an ambitious person. This can be seen from the city's taxes that he has a crossing of the inland rivers, and he can completely ask for more.The Delta family has been operating here for generations, and even if they give up their fiefdom power, they will not be too far away.Compared to the matter of rebellion and death, Lord Earl should make a wise choice.

But this does not mean that other nobles will follow suit. It is definitely not easy to unify their opinions, especially the Sanhe family and Panshiling. It is rumored that they themselves are not very good at dealing with Count Delta.He pointed to the location on the map, and once your request was formally declared, it was very likely that opponents would gather together, just like the West once did.So we speculate that the First Army may have to go into battle and force them to hand over power with force.

Of course, this is not bad. Destroying the rebels can reduce the trouble of subsequent management, and your strong strength will surely shock the remaining ill-hearted people.So we suggest that you summon Count Delta alone first and convince him before publishing the decree, although those nobles should have more or less known your purpose.If there are disobedient people in the future, they can directly send troops to clean up.

Roland nodded and looked at the map and remained silent.

He didn't mind using truth to convince his opponents. The First Army itself was used to do this, but Sir Sir Sirte's words made him feel a little worried like the Western Frontier.

At that time, it took longer to purge the five major families than to capture Changge Fortress and the King Capital. The reason was that the area of ​​these fiefs was much larger than that of a city, and it took several days to go around it.

The fiefdoms around Chishui City are only a large number of them. If they really need to be cleared one by one, and with subsequent comfort measures, it may not be possible to end within two or three weeks.

Is there no faster way?

Well, your majesty, faster means...

I don't want to spend too much time on this. There will be several cities in the future. If we deal with this, when we arrive at Hanfeng Ridge, it is estimated that half of summer will be passed.

This... Jazz and others had no sound for a while.

There are methods, but it may be harmful to your reputation. Itis suddenly spoke, just call them up and announce them on the spot.

oh?Roland looked at her and you continued.

I have encountered the same problems as you, or even worse. Northland Pearl briefly told the plot of the Hoth family and the Lista family. If you follow the tradition of the nobles, you should first express your intentions before acting, I am afraid that the North will still be in their hands now.

After listening to her plan, everyone in the staff couldn't help but take a breath.

Your Majesty, this...

Without empirical evidence and without trial, it is difficult to convince people!

If it spreads, it will probably arouse suspicion from other nobles.

Have you forgotten that there should be no other nobles besides His Majesty?Itis said, "In the past, when nobles dealt with civilians, no trial was needed."Speaking of this, she looked at Roland, but whether to do this depends on you, after all, such a thing as fame

Only the winner is qualified to write history, Roland interrupted her, for example, if you don't say it, no one knows that you have done such a thing.I have to thank you for your trust in me, and this matter will not be circulated.As for Chishui City’s takeover plan, it will be formulated according to your ideas.

Then he saw a strange magic in the other party's eyes. At that moment, the North Pearl's breathing seemed a little quicker.

But she quickly covered up her expression and lowered her head deeply.

As you wish, Your Majesty.