Chapter 114: New and Old Nobles (Please subscribe, please vote)

In fact, in Roy's opinion, the ruling model of the Old World cannot achieve true centralization. Even the royal family is just the largest aristocracy.

The phrase 'a vassal of a vassal is not my vassal' is the best reflection of this.

Whatever the royal family wants to do, they have to rely on the support and help of the small nobles.

Their interests are aligned, and it is basically impossible for them to betray their own class. Even if there are conflicts, the most they will do is cede land, pay compensation, or give a ransom, and that will be the end of it.

From now on, the two noble families should visit each other and get married, but it shouldn't be too normal.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, the royal families and nobles of all the major countries in the Old Continent are all relatives.

However, everything changed when the Hohenzollern family resolutely promoted magical machinery.

They betrayed their class.

Because the development of magic machinery cannot avoid the popularization of education, the opening of people's minds, the liberation of serfs, the excavation of minerals, etc.

This is a fight for resources, you can't escape or avoid it!

But these are all from the old aristocracy, and they will definitely not agree if you do this.

From this perspective, let alone the old nobles setting up the Twilight Hermitage to cover up the situation, even if they did it openly, it would be understandable.

If we really compare hard power, the royal family is actually at a disadvantage, after all, they are outnumbered.

But Hohenzollern III was a very resourceful man.

He took advantage of the situation to gain the support of the nobles, and used the tactics of division and attraction to make some of the nobles serve his own ends.

Most importantly, magical machinery is not a castle in the air, but a new thing that can truly create huge benefits.

In this way, he gathered a large number of nobles and wealthy businessmen, and eventually formed the Royalist Party.

The so-called royalists were actually a derogatory term given to them by the old aristocracy, who considered them to be running dogs of the royal family.

But they call themselves the new aristocracy!

This is why there is now a struggle between the new and old nobles.

Most importantly, their struggle has broken the tacit understanding that they would fight but not break each other, and it is impossible for them to just lose and pay some money and it will be over.

Instead, it reached the point where the fight would not stop until one was dead!

Just like this time, Baron Marquis lost, so the entire Marquis family was uprooted.

This includes not only Baron Marquez, but also various collateral relatives, who were also implicated and had their property confiscated.

Baron Miller Petrovich did pardon many people, but this did not include the branch of the Marquis family.

As for Maruna, although he clearly followed Roy, he did not lose the surname "Marquez".

Maruna was already lucky, because Loyi had noticed something was wrong before and had placed his two children in the Mage Tower.

He himself was also outside the city, almost stationed in the Leitninger Magic Machinery Factory.

Due to production pressure, the factory did not stop production even during the White Terror.

There were Ang's brothers guarding the place, and there were more than a dozen magic apprentices there, so it had some deterrent effect, and no one dared to come and cause trouble.

But when the 'White Terror' ended, Maruna was targeted when he walked outside.

Overnight, he went from being a wealthy businessman to a wanted criminal, and countless detectives and mercenaries were ready to take action!

That is 19 Lombard Street, which is also very famous in Oakland City. The underground world regards it as a den of dragons and tigers.

Otherwise, the detectives who were watching could just rush in and arrest the person.

That's it, you can't do anything to them!

Because Maruna's wanted warrant was registered with the Government Affairs Office, and their law enforcement was well-founded and reasonable.

After sorting out all this, Luo Yi couldn't help laughing. To say that this was an unprovoked disaster was actually a bit of an exaggeration.

The reason why Maruna was able to succeed in his business and the reason why the Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory was able to flourish was also related to the Marquez family.

However, it must be said that Baron Marquez really disliked him, otherwise, if he had just made a little move during the pirate looting, it would have been impossible for Maruna to almost lose his family.

Seeing that Luo Yi was silent, Maruna hurriedly said, "Master, please save me."

"Honestly, I, Maruna, have been through a lot, so if this business fails, I'll just accept it!

But, but now I have to be buried with the Marquis family, I really don't want to accept it! "

Luo Yi waved his hand and said, "It's not that serious. I'll help you with this matter. I've met Baron Miller Petrovich once before."

"It shouldn't be a big problem, but I'm afraid you'll bleed a little!

It's possible that the Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory might be saved!"

Maruna hurriedly said, "You're almost dead, why would you need a factory?

It doesn't matter if I lose it. I can focus on following the young master from now on. With the shares you gave me, I will never starve to death!"

"Um, Master Roy, when are you going to help me solve this? I really don't feel safe walking out like this right now."

Luo Yi turned his head and looked out the window. Seeing the bustling crowd, he said, "In that case, let's do it now!"

"Teacher Oliveira?"

"you say?"

"Sweep away all these detectives around here, don't be too harsh, just teach them a lesson.

My home is not for anyone to peek into!"

"Maruna?"

"Master, what are your orders?"

"Prepare the carriage, let's go meet the new consul!"

"OK!"

…

Strangely, just as Luo Yi was about to go out, a man who claimed to be a city hall official came up to him.

He came to deliver an invitation, an invitation from Baron Miller, asking him to come and meet him now.

Even Luo Yi was surprised by this coincidence.

What surprised him even more was the attitude shown by the government official. He was very polite, polite beyond his imagination.

He even said that the Baron was too busy, otherwise he would have come in person.

Moreover, as consul, he did not summon Roy but sent a formal invitation.

This kind of respect was something Lord Dorji had never given anyone before. Even though Luo Yi was wary in his heart, he only felt happy.

There is a huge difference between being respected and being ordered around.

However, Luo Yi also knew that when one gives a gift to someone, there must be something in return.

Therefore, this time, the lower the attitude, the higher the demands will be.

Of course, even though he thought so, Keluoyi still quickly prepared, and about ten minutes later, the carriage was ready.

Oliveira also dealt with those detectives. He didn't beat or kill them, but he did scare them a lot.

As for Maruna, he acted as the driver.

Although it was not nice to say that he was driving a cart for others, but just sitting in that position, he felt more secure than ever before.

Because the Executive Office was completely destroyed, it was impossible to continue working before it was rebuilt.

Therefore, the current office is actually located in a manor in the wealthy area in the west of the city.

That place was actually the residence of Lord Dorji Petrovich, but he spent most of his time in the Executive Office and seldom returned here, so it looked very deserted.

But now, Miller is using it as a temporary executive office, and almost all government employees are busy here.

It is worth mentioning that Lord Dorji Petrovich is somewhat unscrupulous.

The Executive Office has accumulated a large amount of data and information, especially certain equity certifications, house ownership and the like.

Originally, they should have been burned in the artillery fire.

But I never thought that this manor has everything!

This also laid a solid foundation for Miller to take over smoothly.

The carriages moved along the streets, and the city showed more vitality after the White Terror.

With so many people, the carriage moves slower!

Luo Yi was not in a hurry. He looked out through the car window and saw people coming and going, it was bustling and very lively.

Of course, this situation changed after entering the temple area.

There are no traces of the war a few days ago here. Even the Temple of the Sun God has been rebuilt and is becoming more and more tall and magnificent.

In front of the magnificent and solemn temple, everyone appeared somewhat reserved and cautious.

Everywhere you look, there are long queues at the Church of the Sun God and the Temple of the Seven Gods.

There were poor people and rich people, some well-dressed and some raggedly dressed, but they all behaved very piously.

In other words, a dozen days ago, the temples were fighting each other, a fourth-level war broke out, priests and priests fought each other, and the Templars and temple guardians fought to the death...

All of this can no longer be seen!

They acted as if nothing had happened, erased all traces, and behaved as they should in front of the believers.

Luo Yi saw all this, and his expression became more thoughtful!

What happened has happened, and this is indisputable!

However, so far, there has been no news about who wins and who loses between the two fourth-level powerhouses, and who has the upper hand between the believers of the Seven Gods and the shepherd of the Sun God.

There is no doubt that although they fight, it is more like they are on another level.

They will not allow mortals to interfere, and will try their best not to affect mortals.

This may be the characteristic of the struggle of faith!

After looking around, Luo Yi withdrew his gaze, closed his eyes slightly, and still warned himself in his heart.

There are some things that it is better not to know or get involved in!

The carriage rumbled and started to speed up after entering the west district of the city.

In just a moment, they stopped in front of a manor. Luo Yi got off the carriage and couldn't help but pause.

Because, at the gate of the manor, an elegant blond young man was looking at him with a smile on his face.

"My friend, you are here at last!"

Baron Miller walked forward enthusiastically and gave Roy a big hug.

Luo Yi's body stiffened, his muscles tensed, but he still reacted and returned the hug.

However, when he lowered his head, he whispered: "Your Excellency the Baron, you are not waiting for me here specifically, are you?"

Baron Miller said with a grin, "Isn't it possible? Wouldn't that be very respectable?

Believe me, after today, no matter who sees you in Auckland, they will have to be courteous to you."

"How about it, isn't this a good gift?"

Luo Yi smiled bitterly: "Do you want to hear the truth?"

"Of course, the higher your position, the harder it is to hear the truth."

"To be honest, I had the urge to turn around and run away!"

Thanks to Ren Hongyang for the 100-yuan reward, thank you!

(End of this chapter)