Unexpectedly, when he opened the battle report, he found that the army had come to the rescue of Koernes, winning without a fight. The Adlician coalition had collapsed, and Tarkes's prestige had been completely destroyed.
Xia Zhe was overjoyed, feeling relieved. He then happily read the three secret letters from Odysseus, Achilles and Hector.
Soon, all three secret letters were read.
However, Xia Zhe was really confused.
What?
The amount of gold mined in the city of Coennes is enough for me to build 700 sea fortresses!
We have enough money to strengthen the other two golden cities and build a thousand sea fortresses!
At this rate of mining, can we save enough money to build 10,000 sea fortresses within three years?
In addition, Spartacus secretly agreed to distribute the gold used to build fifty sea fortresses to the city residents.
So, those people were so obsessed with money that they relied on just one city to withstand the attack of a million cavalry!
And annihilated a full 300,000 enemies!
This Spartacus is really creative!
If every city under my control could go crazy like this, why would I be afraid of Macedonia or Eubia?
What?
Odysseus, the big idiot, actually imprisoned Spartacus? He just embezzled the money for building twenty sea fortresses for him?
Didn't they promise to distribute the money for fifty ships? Why did they only distribute twenty?
You don’t keep your word!
This is outrageous!
no!
Spartacus' advanced experience must be promoted!
Money is earned to be spent!
Building a sea fortress requires more than just money. It also requires a lot of follow-up work, so it won't be completed on a large scale so quickly!
Right now, setting Spartacus as an example is the fastest way to mobilize the people to perform exceptionally well and save my life!
"Come here! Write back immediately! Send me every last coin Spartacus promised me before the war! Also, have Odysseus, no, wait, I want to go to Coenness personally to honor Spartacus!"
The plan was decided, and Xia Zhe issued the royal decree.
The king will go to Coenness himself!
Hearing this, the waiter did not dare to delay and hurried to do it.
Soon, a small escort team was formed to escort Xia Zhe to Coennes.
In the city of Coenness, on the main square.
As the governor of Thrace, Odysseus is trying to comfort the people.
Behind him stood Achilles and Hector, both with grave expressions. In front of him, the square was filled with hundreds of thousands of people.
Hearing that Spartacus was imprisoned for misappropriating state funds, a large number of miners and the public came to plead for mercy.
"Lord Odysseus, please understand! Lord Spartacus made great contributions in the Battle of Coenus! We fought to defend our homeland, not for money! We are willing to return the money, so please don't make things difficult for Lord Spartacus, right?" said an old miner.
"Yes, Lord Spartacus is a good man. A few days ago, my three sons went to war. One died in battle, and one broke a leg. Lord Spartacus gave me fifteen gold coins, which allowed my family to survive! If he did something wrong, what is right? To do nothing?" An old woman questioned.
"We fought bloody battles, although not for money. But the gold coins issued by Lord Spartacus at least proved the country's recognition of the dead and wounded soldiers! If this is also a crime, then who will be willing to serve the country wholeheartedly in the future?" A young soldier said indignantly.
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Hearing this, Odysseus could only keep explaining. His explanation was not that it was wrong to give money, but that Spartacus did not have the power to do so.
Although the people understand this, they are still reluctant to leave.
Seeing this, Odysseus became quite nervous. Achilles and Hector behind him also understood the situation clearly.
If the Spartacus incident is not handled properly, it will greatly affect Stobi's image in the hearts of the Thracians.
There is even the possibility of civil unrest!
In the report given to Wang the day before, the three people did not realize this and did not remind Wang.
It is very likely that Wang made decisive instructions for legal prosecution because he did not understand the actual situation.
By then, I'm afraid it will only add fuel to the fire!
"Report to the Governor! The King's reply has arrived!"
A guard came to report, holding a letter with Xia Zhe's seal.
The words were not spoken loudly, but everyone in the front row fell silent after hearing them.
Everyone held their breath and raised their hands to signal the people behind them to be quiet.
In an instant, the square, which was filled with hundreds of thousands of people, was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Odysseus was in a difficult situation and could only open the envelope with a rustling sound and take out the king's decree which contained only a few words.
After reading the king's orders with trepidation, Odysseus was overjoyed and felt relieved.
"Come, whoever speaks the loudest, read out the decree of kingship to everyone!" Odysseus shouted.
The King’s letter was publicly read!
Upon hearing this order, Achilles and Hector's faces changed drastically!
What is Odysseus planning to do?
Are you going to publicly put the blame for Spartacus's death on the king?
Even if the king ordered the killing, it was because he didn't understand the actual situation! We can still argue with him based on reason!
If you read it out publicly like this and it incites a civil uprising, there will be no room for maneuver!
Even if everyone scolds the king instead of you, it will still be a huge loss for Stoby!
Of course, that was just a thought. Seeing that a strong miner had already responded and taken the letter from Odysseus, the two men could no longer try to snatch it.
Achilles and Hector could only exchange glances and each took a few steps back.
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