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but.
Su Chen even manages his funds carefully, so how could he not be careful about this?
He is Mr. Luo, who started from scratch in Liyue.
So before the nobles took the next step, the Legislative Ministry promulgated a series of laws one after another.
"Important notice regarding the stabilization and regulation of the market economy...Huh? Has the Privy Council made another big move?"
"How come the laws are changing every day these days?"
"You don't know yet? Since the legislative body was merged into the Privy Council, it seems that the person in charge has also changed."
"Lord Ryder is a lawyer."
"Sir Ryder, it's time to call him Grandpa Ryder. Let's study the effects of these laws carefully."
Although Su Chen is still just a logistics officer, news has long spread that he controls the Privy Court. Standing alone in front of Lord Water God, he single-handedly fights against the Fontaine nobles and controls financial and legislative power. Now there are many Fontaine secretly People call him the underground emperor.
Grandpa Ryder Cross, the man who shines in Fontainebleau, is obviously the most eye-catching existence at the moment besides the water goddess Funina, so after the promulgation of the law, it immediately received serious discussion and interpretation by a large number of experts.
Expert A: "These new laws promulgated by Grandpa Ryder are of great significance. They can save the building from collapse and relieve the upcoming crisis in Fontaine in advance."
Chigua: "Oh? What do you say?"
Expert A: "How terrible is the financial expenditure for a project as big as the Opera House? Expenditure reduction is a butcher's knife. Now the Academy of Sciences is the first to be attacked, and several other major institutions are in danger. The aristocratic grandfathers should be worried."
Chigua: "Then?"
Expert A: "How can those people lose money? They will definitely unite for the common interests. They can't resist Grandpa Ryder's behavior secretly. Raising prices and engaging in economic war is the best choice. Raising construction costs may lead to the construction of an opera house." If it doesn’t work, of course it will be the people of Fontaine who will suffer... But, hey, with these laws and a stable market economy, who would dare to mess around? It has to be said that going to Merlot Petersburg is his forever home! Grandpa Ryder is really foresighted, and he is worthy of being a messenger. With him and Lady Funina here, we can be saved! Grandpa Ryder is God!”
Chigua: "That's actually the case! But is it okay for you to say these things?"
Expert A: "What are you afraid of? God's law calls and the universe is great. I don't believe that such a big Fontaine can't make people tell the truth!"
Expert B: "Correct. Pertinent. Hit the nail on the head. Okay, I'll follow!!"
Expert A: "Okay, let's not talk anymore. Grandpa Ryder informed me that I should report to the Privy Council tomorrow."
Expert B: “???”
Anyone with any sense can see where the main contradiction lies. To put it bluntly, it is money. No matter what you do, it will definitely not work if you don’t have money. Without money, what is the point of talking about economics, spiritual needs, and happiness index?
The nobles are used to taking money from the people. Now Grandpa Ryder wants to take money from them. How can this be done?
They value their own interests more than belief in gods.
"Lord Ryder."
In the office, Aina walked in and said, "This is the list of nobles who have contacted me in the past two days. This is the invitation letter to the banquet. Others have also received invitations to some extent."
——Ms. Aina is sincerely invited to attend the banquet at Count Melos’ house.
Count Melos, a well-known nobleman in Fontainebleau, serves as the deputy commander of the Naval Command, and also serves as the maritime advisor of the Academy of Sciences. It is well known that he has an ambiguous relationship with Arya and engages in secret affairs.
Because Su Chen asked Aina to serve as the head of the Legislative Department, the latter has been attracted by aristocratic factions since taking office. Especially after Barrister Ryder promulgated laws to stabilize the economy one after another, the major aristocratic factions They began to get together to protect their own interests, with Melos as the hub. The invitation letter sent from the Earl's Palace obviously explained a lot of problems.
The nobles could not bear it any longer.
The Naval Command also took action.
There are many waters in Fontaine, and the navy is very large. However, since the outbreak of the Camrea disaster, in order to hunt down the giant beast Erinas, the Fontaine navy has suffered heavy losses, and it has not recovered to the level it was before.
Since the death of former Navy Commander Besser Elton, the position of Navy Commander has been vacant. Melos is the most promising person to be promoted to Commander, but he only has hope. From the actual situation, his achievements and reputation are not the same. Not enough to sit in the position of commander.
And other noble factions may not be willing to see it.
After all, the power of a naval commander is huge, and the benefits contained therein are unimaginable.
But now, because the appearance of the Water God has broken the original deadlock, and with the entire interest group under threat, the aristocratic factions who are dealing with the powerful have begun to unite. Su Chen estimates that the reason why Melos agreed to get involved is probably Maybe it has something to do with being promoted to Navy Commander.
"Sir, how should I refuse?" Aina asked.
Although many people came to win over her, she never thought about jumping back.
Because Aina knew very well that the rights in her hands were given to her by Su Chen, and the Lord Water God really took care of the people living in Gray River. As a member of Gray River, Aina was sincerely happy about this.
Nobles are unreliable.
Her experience growing up in Gray River taught her this truth.
Regardless of the enthusiasm of these nobles to win over her now, once the goal is achieved and Ryder is overthrown, then she, the head of legislation, will most likely end her miserable life in some kind of 'accident'.
"Reject? Why should I reject?" Su Chen chuckled, "Since they have even invited the deputy commander of the navy, wouldn't it be embarrassing for them if you refuse again?"
Aina thought for a moment: "My lord, what do you mean..."
Su Chen raised his mouth: "The most important principle of the nobles is 'interests first'. They always believe that as long as the conditions given are rich enough, they can make a person do anything, including betrayal and abandonment of faith."
Aina showed a thoughtful look.
"My lord, do you want me to take advantage of this opportunity?"
"Well, can I do it well?"
Aina stared at the three words 'Mellos' on the invitation letter and was silent for a moment, then nodded: "My lord, don't worry, I will definitely do this well."
"Why, do you know him?"
Sensing the secretary's abnormality, Su Chen's eyes also fell on Melos's name.
Aina did not answer, but just said: "Sir, I have a request."
"Speak."
"I want to punish this criminal personally."
"Oh? Kill him? But the death penalty has been eliminated from the laws of Fontaine." Su Chen noticed that Aina seemed to have some hatred towards Melos, and then smiled again: "But... the law can be changed, right? As long as there are enough reasons, even God can judge, let alone a mere noble?"
"I understand."
Aina bowed to Su Chen, then turned and walked out of the office.
"The little girl has a strong desire to kill."
Su Chen shook his head secretly.
I didn't care.
After all, who doesn't have a deep hatred these days?
...
The next day.
Three o'clock in the afternoon, tea time.
Su Chen came to the reception room of the water god under the arrangement of the guards.
Before Fu Nina ran out to play next time, he handed the two rule cards to the former.
"ooooh! Is this the power of the gods?!"
Looking at the two purple cards flying in front of her, Funina showed an amazed look.
Only when she was with Su Chen could she put down her role as the water god and show her true self.
At this time, Funina stretched out her hand and carefully tapped on the rule card. When the card touched her finger, it turned into light and merged into her body-"Ah! Reid, it, it, it, it, it ran into my body!" Funina exclaimed.
"Don't be nervous, it's normal."
Su Chen put down the teacup and patiently explained to Funina how to use the rule card.
When he heard that he only needed to 'say it' to produce the effect, the expression on the face of the Water God directly turned into 0v0
"The power of the gods? Something like 'Ha!' 'Bang!' 'Pah!' and then the opponent was knocked down in an exaggerated way?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I saw a very popular game in Gray River. It only needs a few children to play their own roles. It is similar to the hero killing the dragon. Of course, the game cannot kill, so generally whoever has a louder voice will have a stronger attack."
"It's really a high-IQ game suitable for you to play."
"What? I'm the Water God, don't underestimate me."
Dissatisfied with Su Chen's complaints, Funina did think that the game was very good. Although the children of Gray River were called drops of water without a future, they could only flow into the sewers of Gray River and drift with the flow, and they would never make a name for themselves in their lives, but in Funina's opinion, those children were no dumber than the children in the upper district.
But even if they were not nobles, anyone living in the upper district would have this idea.
"What good people can come out of that small waterway?"
"Lady Funina is too kind. She is good in every way, but it would be better if she could draw the Gray River out of Fontaine."
What went wrong to make this bad perception become common sense?
Funina wanted to change these, but she was powerless. Now she was just trying her best to play the role of the water god.
But.
What is in her hand now?
You see, it will glow and give people magical powers.
Funina raised her hand and said to Su Chen in a pretentious manner: "Step down, mortal."
The card of the absolute domain emitted a bright light, but Su Chen still sat on the sofa drinking tea.
Funina withdrew her majesty and tilted her head: "Failed?"
"No." Su Chen pointed around Funina, "It did work. No one is allowed to approach within 0.5 meters."
"Then why are you okay?"
"It's simple, because I gave you this power."
As the maker of the rules, Su Chen is not affected by the rules themselves.
Actually, it is possible, but it is not necessary.
Funina suddenly realized: "It seems so."
"You are so smart, you actually figured it out."
"Hehe~ Don't make Lady Funina angry again, Lord Reid, do you know the consequences of usurping the power of the gods?" Funina showed off the majesty of the water god in front of Su Chen for her own amusement, but compared to the arrogant side played by outsiders, she was actually closer to a playful mentality at the moment.
Dramatic performances can bring people happiness, Funina doesn't hate it, but when acting becomes a profession, especially when you have to be scared every day, it's different.
"I'll try the effect!"