Chapter 430 The Theory of Economic Plundering
What bloody battle broke the blood fortress.
What is ten against thousand.
What a hundred riders break the city.
What a galloping thousands of miles.
What three thousand riders broke through one hundred thousand orcs.
For them, there are countless such brilliant stories, and many people can come to them with just their mouths, and it is no longer possible to distinguish the true from the false.
Under the prestigious name, there are usually two situations, the name is hard to match and the person is worthless.
Broken Blood Cavalry obviously belongs to the latter.
Because they are different from ordinary people who are trying to catch fame and fame. They are in the border all the year round. If they don’t have their own uniqueness, they would have been beaten and maimed by the Odin orcs. They won’t cooperate with you in acting.
The uniqueness of the Broken Blood Cavalry is not only reflected in their size and well-trained, but also in their spirit and gaze.
I don't know if the overall situation of Blood Fort Broken is like this, or Grand Duke Cedric did it on purpose. None of the armors on the blood knights accompanying him are brand new, and they are covered with traces of repairs. This will certainly affect their strength. It's beautiful, but it adds a bit of evil spirit out of thin air.
Their armors were blood-colored. It was said that they were not this color, but because they were soaked in blood and couldn't be washed off.
Anyone with a bit of common sense knows that this is a rumor. After the blood dries up, it is not blood red, but black.
This armor color makes them very eye-catching on the battlefield and easy to assemble. It also shows that they are super confident in their own strength, because of their outstanding appearance, it also makes them easier to become targets of fire.
But the lingering smell of blood on them was real.
Just like farmers who have been rolling in the land all year round will have an earthy smell, people who have been with wood all year round will be soaked in the smell of wood, only those who have been soaked in fighting all year round will have such a strong smell of death on their body.
They are like a group of prehistoric beasts jumping into the herbivore, incompatible with the peace and stability of the royal family Valesta.
Fortunately, they are a group of guardians, not killers, otherwise the entire Valesta will be dragged into the bloody purgatory by them.
Sean was not able to see Grand Duke Cedric in the first place.
There is no way, Valesta is a city that is very particular about qualifications.
Although he has the power of Grand Duke, he does not have the name of Grand Duke. Even if he has a close relationship with Princess Regent Sophilia, it still cannot change the fact that he is only a baron.
The regent princess Sophilia is still in this position, so she has to abide by the rules of the game. For some high-level public banquets, Sean is not eligible to participate, at least as a baron.
This is why Sean asked the regent princess Sophilia for the title of hereditary earl.
To a certain extent, this identity can be regarded as an admission ticket, even if you know it is a false name, you really can't do it without it.
This matter is already in operation, and has not encountered any obstacles so far. Don't expect too much from its efficiency in a decadent bureaucracy like the Academy of Arms. Ye Junling was not stingy this time, he just took care of it and had to go through the normal process for several months.
It wasn't that they made things difficult on purpose, but that they searched the database to see if they could associate Sean with a certain noble lineage in history. In this way, all the famous sayings would be correct and in line with the rules and procedures. Well!
It's really not there, and it doesn't prevent them from making one. It's not the first time they do this kind of thing, nor is it the last time they do it.
Sean wasn't worried at all about whether he could see Grand Duke Cedric.
In private, he has a close relationship with Sophie Liya, who is her blood relative. She may not show it to outsiders, but she may not hide her family.
Yu Gong, Grand Duke Cedric is an indirect ally. Many good things led by the Eternal Night Army have flowed to Broken Blood Castle through the hands of the Princess Regent. Currently, the known ones include the Flying Eagle, Beast, Blade Thrower and Black powder.
Anyone with a bit of a strategic vision can see the value contained in it, let alone Archduke Cedric, the world-renowned super commander.
Sean had expected that Grand Duke Cedric would value him, but he did not expect such importance.
The large welcoming party held by Princess Regent Sophilia for Grand Duke Cedric had just ended, and he and Sophilia appeared in Sean's private manor.
After the meeting, Grand Duke Cedric didn't say a word, and circled around Sean, observing him with a critical look.
Xiao En screamed in his heart, the other party was obviously not looking at himself with the eyes of his allies, but with his grandson-in-law.
Compared with the former, this situation will be more difficult.
Sure enough, Sophilia, who was following Grand Duke Cedric, was winking at Sean, apparently implying to him that his grandfather already knew about the relationship between the two of them.
In the eyes of all parents and close relatives, their children are unique treasures in this world. If you want to marry or marry them, you must have matching abilities, regardless of whether their children are as good and beautiful as they imagined.
Grand Duke Cedric was not exempt.
Although the two are from different generations, when it comes to intimacy, they are more than ordinary fathers and daughters, because Grand Duke Cedric poured all the guilt and debt he owed his daughter on Sophie Liya.
However, the way Grand Duke Cedric loves children is obviously different from that of ordinary parents. He has stricter requirements on his close relatives. It is this strict requirement that has shaped Sophilia's character of being soft on the outside and strong on the inside. , Provoking the mainstay of the Lancelot royal family at a critical moment.
Sophilia's performance in the past few years has made Grand Duke Cedric extremely satisfied. She should be regarded as the best one among her immediate family members.
The biggest regret is probably her daughter, otherwise she is definitely a qualified king of the Lancelot royal family. With her own assistance, she will lead the Lancelot royal family and the Strachey family to a new glory.
Sophilia's outstanding performance on the throne, coupled with the unwritten rules within the Lancelot royal family, caused many people to ignore her marital problems, including her grandfather Cedric.
When he suddenly learned that his precious granddaughter had decided to spend her life privately and was the leader of a new force that had just risen from the mountains, one could imagine the feeling in his heart.
He admitted that before this, he was very optimistic about this little guy who started from nothing, took advantage of countless opportunities, kept moving, and created a world of his own.
He also admitted that the series of war weapons brought by the other party made him salivate, and to a large extent, they would subvert the future war pattern.
But this does not mean that this guy has the qualifications to marry the treasure in his palm.
Fortunately, at least the other party is not as bad as the legend says.
Because the closer to Valesta, the more messy news about Sean, all of which reached the ears of Grand Duke Cedric.
What upstart?
What lucky winner?
What greedy people?
What scumbag?
These are still good.
Rumors and news are flying all over the sky, such as climbing a dragon and attaching a phoenix, and the captive face and little boy of the regent princess.
Although Grand Duke Cedric didn't want to believe these messy things, he didn't think that the little Sophilia he had trained would degenerate into this state.
But if you can't hold back everyone's mouth, you can make money, and if you care about it, you will be chaotic.
Mood is somewhat affected.
Although it was certain from the moment he met Princess Regent Sophilia that those rumors were just rumors, his impression of Sean had already been pulled to a very low level.
Xiao En gave him a good impression at first glance, at least the rumors about the white face of the fans are self-defeating.
Sean, who is nearly two meters tall and has bulging muscles, is definitely not compatible with that word.
The whole body is clean and tidy, except for the slightly flattened facial contours unique to the Andes, and slightly different skin and hair colors, there is not much difference from the Byron nobles, at least not the stench of the barbarians .
It should be Sean's military demeanor that made Grand Duke Cedric really feel good. This is a manifestation of self-discipline.
If a person can strictly demand himself in daily life, then this person's conduct must not be too bad.
While Grand Duke Cedric was assessing Sean, Sean was also looking at the Kingdom Knight of the Byron Alliance.
Not only does the other party exude an awe-inspiring aura, but even his appearance is very in line with Xiao En's imagination of knights. He is tall and has a Chinese face that can easily win people's trust.
With this appearance alone, even without the name of the Grand Duke and the outstanding achievements in the past, he can easily win the trust of many people in a crisis.
Compared to him, Sean's military aura is only half-baked, while that of Grand Duke Cedric has been integrated into his bones, and every word and deed has such a strong aura.
The recognizability is quite high.
He and the army he leads should be a model of soldiers in this world.
"I have seen Your Excellency the Grand Duke. I should be the one to meet you. I am really sorry to let Your Excellency visit the door in person." Sean broke the deadlock first, with a neither humble nor overbearing tone. When dealing with such a person, if you behave too humble, you will It is easy to be looked down upon by the other party.
"You want to marry my niece?" Grand Duke Cedric ignored Sean's politeness at all and looked at him with piercing eyes.
The speed of the opponent's sword was faster than Sean imagined, and he went straight to the point as soon as he got started.
Xiao En nodded without hesitation and said, "That's right, it's not a question of wanting to marry, but that I'm married."
"Haha... What a big tone." Although Grand Duke Cedric was laughing, his eyes were cold, "Why do you?"
"It took me only thirteen years to unify the Andes people and lead them out of the mountains. With the 100,000 elite army in my hands and the land area we now have, it is no less than any military leader. Our Eternal Night Army's trade tax revenue in the Lancelot royal family's territory has already accounted for one-third of the Lancelot royal family's total tax revenue." Sean waved his hand away, throwing away his proud achievements come out.
At this time, especially when facing someone like Grand Duke Cedric, it is not the time to hide and play self-effacing.
"That's all?" Archduke Cedric asked blankly.
"This is just the achievements made in the past. I have just turned eight this year, and both my life and my territory are still in their infancy. I can't guarantee whether I can continue to create brilliance and miracles in the future, but at least there are This is a possibility, isn’t it? Your Excellency the Grand Duke!” Xiao En asked back with a smile, “Shouldn’t the future be the most anticipated thing in this world? I think the past should not be used to measure a person, but the future. "
"It's good to measure a person not by the past, but by the future." Grand Duke Cedric's eyes lit up. Sean's ingenious argument is indeed a bit different.
Sean said solemnly: "But in my opinion, these are not the most important."
"Oh?" Grand Duke Cedric said with more interest, "What do you think is the most important?"
"The most important thing is that when Your Highness comes to my side, there will be a wider space to give full play to her strengths. I am willing to work with her to build our territory and create our own brilliance." Xiao En said sincerely road.
I don't know if Grand Duke Cedric was impressed or not. At least the regent princess Sophilia on one side has already heard the beautiful eyes.
For her, this is the most beautiful love story in the world.
"It sounds good, but it's not enough." Grand Duke Cedric shook his head.
Xiao En was taken aback for a moment, and said sincerely, "I don't understand what His Excellency means, please enlighten me."
Grand Duke Cedric’s opinion is also unconventional, “I have also done a little research on your rise and development, let alone the luck in it, this is also part of your strength, your rapid development, to a certain extent The above is built on plunder.
In the early days, it was time for you to plunder the wealth of the Man Yu army with the help of the slave rebel army led by the Man Yu army, as a nutrient for your own growth.
In the mid-term, you plundered a lot of wealth from Valesta through the Jacob River Plain in Asia Minor to strengthen yourself.
Now it is through eating the native crocodiles of the Swamp of Despair and the wealth squeezed from the Kingsley family as the driving force for development.
Although the methods you use are clever, they still cannot change the essence of plundering.
Next, who are you going to plunder to maintain your rapid development?
How can you maintain the current high-speed development when you have nothing to loot? "
Sean's eyes were fixed, and he couldn't help straightening his waist, re-examining the knight of the kingdom.
The other party's analysis, to a certain extent, is already close to the essence of the rapid development of Yong Ye's military leadership.
Many people are amazed at the many brilliance and development speed created by Yong Ye Junling, but they don't know the reason why they can always maintain a high speed of development.
From an economic point of view, it is what Grand Duke Cedric just said-plundering.
Through commerce and trade, plunder the wealth of the outside world and use it to enrich themselves.
This kind of wealth is not limited to gold, silver and jewelry, but also various resources and labor.
Anyone who has economic and trade relations with the Yong Ye Army Leader is, to a certain extent, working for the Yong Ye Army Leader.
On this point, Princess Regent Sophilia did not have a thorough understanding of Grand Duke Cedric.
A tree becomes a spirit when it grows old, and a man becomes a demon when he grows old.
This kind of old guy who has lived long enough has too much knowledge to measure with common sense.
Now that the surface has been dissected and the essence is looked at directly, Sean no longer hides and hides it. He replied straightforwardly: "This time in the Swamp of Despair, we have already had enough to eat. In the next few years, it is estimated that there will be no expansion behavior. At least there will be no more in the territory, and the main energy should be transferred to construction. Your Excellency the Grand Duke is right. Commercial plunder was one of the root causes of our rapid development in the past, but it will definitely not become the core of our future development. Development is fundamental.
We will never take the initiative to give up this method. The focus of business and trade will still be on the Jacob River in a short period of time, but the future focus will not be on this. Our initial plan is in two aspects. "
"Which two aspects?" It wasn't Grand Duke Cedric who asked this time, but Princess Regent Sophilia. She wasn't annoyed by Grand Duke Cedric's point that the Eternal Night Army was plundering its territory. .
Being in the game, she could see some substantive things more clearly than Grand Duke Cedric.
It is true that the Eternal Night Army leader plundered a lot of wealth from the Lancelot royal territory, and they also brought a lot of good things that they didn't have before--not to mention black powder, blade throwing carts and other weapons of war, such as New tools such as waterwheels, water saws, water mills, etc. are being led by the rise of Yong Yejun.
The most important thing is that the entry of the Eternal Night Army has revitalized the economy of the Lancelot royal family's territory, and used a lot of luxury goods to plunder the wealth from the hands of those lords and nobles. Some of them were taken away by the Eternal Night Army, and some It was handed over to the leaders who worked for them by the leader of the Yongye army.
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