"You mean to say that the actions you took were the product of a caravan leader's advice?"
After hearing the news, Krober keenly smelled a hint of something unusual.
He originally thought that these people acted out of hatred, but now it seems that the truth is far from that simple.
They are just tools that are directed and used by others.
Then, Krober said sternly:
"Tell me everything about the caravan leader, word for word, in detail! Only then will you have a chance of survival."
Hearing that there was still a chance to survive, the man seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw. He couldn't wait to speak and tell everything he knew.
It turned out that they were just some small hooligans who were idle all day long in the territory. Although their lives were not rich, their family conditions were pretty good, and at least they did not have to worry about their livelihood.
However, fate suddenly changed drastically one day.
That brutal massacre befell their homeland, ruthlessly taking away many lives, including their parents.
Not only that, the family's wealth accumulated over the years was also looted in the chaos.
Eventually, these young people, without support, became homeless, and their property fell into Kroeber's pocket as spoils of war.
They didn't have the courage to ask their own lord for money, so they kept sulking and wanted to seek revenge on these bastards who caused the destruction of their family.
However, what was unexpected was that this group of guys turned out to be the lord's guards!
The idea of lord supremacy has long been deeply rooted in their minds.
Therefore, they cannot even vent their inner dissatisfaction and can only drown their sorrows in alcohol on weekdays.
But the problem was that he was penniless and had no money to buy alcohol!
So he had to wander around and go to various pubs to eat and dine.
Finally one day, he was caught by the bartender and was almost beaten to death.
At this critical moment, a businessman from the Emerald Kingdom stepped forward and rescued him.
The generous businessman not only paid for the wine for him, but also warmly invited him to enjoy delicious food and wine together.
At the dinner table, he shared his inner resentment and dissatisfaction with the businessman, and the businessman comforted him very considerately.
This made him feel favorable towards the businessman.
So under the influence of alcohol, he told the whole story, including his dissatisfaction with his lord.
After listening to his venting, the businessman gave him an idea.
"My friend, you should know that challenging the lord's majesty is not a wise choice, but you can rally your neighbors, friends, and others and have them join you in scolding those soldiers.
If the group of guys didn't react after the insults, it would mean that they were not valued by the lord.
Then you can go a step further and secretly throw some stones or even kick them in the back.
Believe me, the lord will not kill his own people for a few unimportant captured soldiers."
After listening to the merchant's idea, he suddenly understood. After thanking the merchant, he hurriedly left the tavern to find his former friends and take action with them.
Krober himself knew what happened next.
After listening to this guy's explanation, Krober frowned.
"Can you tell where that merchant is from?"
From this incident, Kroeber deduced that the businessman's identity was definitely not that simple.
The ideas he came up with were ostensibly for the benefit of the people before him, but in reality they were intended to sow discord between the soldiers and the people in his territory.
Moreover, this method will cause some subjects to feel dissatisfied with Krober, thus affecting Krober's rule.
It can't be called vicious, but it can be said to be a rather disgusting idea.
"Sir, I presume that the merchant is from the Emerald Kingdom in the north."
The young man thought about it and gave his answer very firmly.
"While talking with him, I keenly noticed some characteristics of his common language, namely the inflections unique to the southern region of the Emerald Kingdom."
"I learned the secrets of these transpositions from a traveling merchant friend in the Jade Kingdom. Even if the average person wanted to listen, they probably wouldn't be able to detect the subtle differences."
After hearing this answer, Krober showed a satisfied expression.
At least now, he knew clearly where this hostility came from.
Next, he just needs to take appropriate measures to deal with it.
Krober's gaze turned to the dozen or so young men kneeling on the ground.
The original anger has dissipated a lot at this moment, but those who dare to challenge the lord's authority must pay the price they deserve.
"Incorporate them all into patrol teams, and follow them to sea to suppress bandits and shelter refugees.
They were provided with basic food and lodging, but no military pay.
If they are still alive after three years, they will be given the treatment of regular soldiers.
Such punishment can not only teach these young people a lesson, but also contribute to the security and development of the territory.
At the same time, it is also a warning to other people with bad intentions.
After letting Hermann take these guys away, Krober rode back to the castle as fast as he could. He still had a lot of things to discuss with old man Foster.
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