industrial lord

Chapter 228 Seeking Help
On the last day of October, the morning came later and later, and Frederick woke up early under the action of his biological clock, and then went back to sleep again.

During this period of time, he inspected around and was very satisfied with the results. The various places are running well. Although there are still many problems within the controllable range, he doesn't have to worry so much, he just needs to control the overall situation.

Now he can sleep in peace and wait for the opening ceremony of the Carolina Canal on Harvest Day, November 11.

After sleeping for an unknown amount of time, he felt someone climbing onto the bed and pinching his nose, as if to wake him up.

Frederick closed his eyes, hugged the prankster and rubbed his face.

Maria screamed and reached out to tickle him.

"Arise!" cried Maria. "Mother is here."

"Ah?!" Frederick was surprised, "Why didn't you say it earlier."

He rubbed Maria's face twice more, then got up, dressed and washed.

In the living room, Sophia said to Frederick with a smile, "I'm sorry to disturb your rest."

Maria ran to her mother and sat down, whispering, "He was still snoring just now."

Frederick immediately said: "It's okay, it's okay, I was lazy today."

After he finished speaking, he looked at a strange young man in the living room. He was in his early twenties, had the same black hair as Sophia's mother and daughter, and his eyes were as deep as a moonless night sky. He was wearing a purple robe and tied his waist. Golden belt.

Sophia introduced to him: "This is Prince Dragases, my distant nephew. He wants to ask you for help with something. I'm just helping to introduce it. It's up to you to help."

Then the Prince Dragases said to Frederick in the authentic Constantbul accent of Pulan: "It is a great honor to meet you, Duke Wesson, your achievements are like the morning star in the sky, the world Admire him."

Frederick also used the same authentic Pulan to greet him, and after some conversation, he understood who the other party was.

It has been four or five years since the Constantbul Incident. Manuel, Ogilvy and others ran out at that time. In the end, a warlord named Phocas became the emperor of the Eastern Pulan Empire. This person even blackmailed Frederick.

Many people died in the turmoil in the previous royal family. As the son of the first emperor, Dragaces escaped because he was in other places at that time.

Now he found Frederick through distant relatives, with a simple purpose: to restore the country.

Dragases recounted all the atrocities since Phocas usurped the throne. Kidnapping and extortion is still a common operation. After 200 years of tax collection, the original nobles of the East Pulan Empire were all killed by him, and the fiefs were given to his own. cronies.

He finally said: "I want to crusade against the false emperor, restore the motherland, and save the people. I also hope that Duke Wesson can help one or two."

Frederick just listened with a blank face, thinking quietly, and was not in a hurry to express his opinion.

Although this person was recommended by his future mother-in-law, his goal is too ambitious. Seeing that he needs to be introduced to show that his strength is weak, he can easily be regarded as a liar.

Frederick judged that he came this time only to ask for a sponsorship, and no one knew whether the money was used for the restoration of the country.

Dragases did not underestimate Frederick because of his age. Although some people say that there are people behind him, it must be extraordinary to be able to jump on the front stage for so long.

In the past few years, he asked many nobles in the north coast of the Inner Sea to ask for help, but all he got in the end was perfunctory promises and a little gold coins.

Now that he has saved a little money, his greatest hope is that Frederick can sell himself some weapons.

Frederick thought to himself that for the sake of the future mother-in-law, it would be fine to send him away with a little money. There are so many losers in political struggles in the world, and how many people are waiting for revenge. If they all come to him, he will be in trouble. This money might as well support a down-and-out painter.

Seeing that Frederick didn't give a clear answer, Dragases thought that he thought he had no money, so he said: "The royal family has hidden a treasure of restoring the country in the underground library of the Royal Library in Constantbul. I didn’t know the existence of this treasure, I went to see it with my father ten years ago, and it needs to be unlocked at a specific time and in a specific order to open it.”

"I hereby implore Duke Wesson to lend a helping hand, and I will repay Your Excellency after I recover Constantbul."

Frederick tried his best to calm down his expression, but suddenly there was a "thump" in his heart.

Psyche "picked up" a lot of gold and silver from the underground library of the library, and now they are all being minted into gold and silver coins. Could it be someone's treasure for the restoration of the country?

Frederick thought again that they had emptied out the underground stacks of other people's libraries, and now Dragases asked them to return the books.

Having taken so many benefits from others, it seems that this favor cannot be helped. Frederick thought of an excuse and said sincerely: "It is my bounden duty to support the just cause of His Royal Highness. In private, Phocas once Blackmailed me, we share a common goal in this matter."

Dragases was very happy when he heard it. Hearing what he said must be a joke, and he would probably get a sum of money, and then he would be able to make a request to buy weapons.

However, what Frederick said next terrified him.

"The army in Wessen State is about to expand." Frederick said, "In a few years, our task is to expand and reorganize the army, and we will not fight abroad again."

"I can form an army of about 2000 people for His Royal Highness. The equipment and training of this army are the same as those of the Wessen Army. You will prepare the personnel yourself, and I will be responsible for the equipment, logistics, and instructors. I will donate the military salary to you and you will be responsible." Distribution, command and personnel are also all under your responsibility."

"According to the plan, the Wessen Army will go to the area east of the Elbe River next year as a mercenary to hunt and kill monsters. If His Royal Highness is willing, he can go with him."

Dragases quickly calmed down from the shock. The military aid Frederick said had gone beyond general moral support, and since he was not familiar with him, there might be other secrets behind it.

He solemnly asked Frederick: "So, what is the price?"

Frederick replied: "I take the place of the Venetians."

Dragases thought seriously after hearing this.

The Venetians and the royal family did not get along because of commercial reasons, so after years of planning, they led to a rebellion. They finally acquired a large duty-free port area and took a large piece of Constantbul's main income.

Dragases thought to himself that he had nothing now, and he would not be able to obtain resources without paying something, so he said cautiously: "I will give you a fief."

Frederick smiled after hearing this. Duty-free areas and fiefdoms are two different things, but he still agreed. After all, this matter has never been written, and it is too early to talk about the details.

Sooner or later he will put his hand in the inner sea, and if he succeeds in supporting the restoration of Dragaces, he will gain an important stronghold in Constantbul, where he will speak much louder.

Dragases stood up and saluted Frederick and said: "Thank you for your generosity. Now there are many people in Constantbul who are dissatisfied with the false emperor. I will send people back to recruit people."

There are still a few people around him who remain loyal to the royal family, but the number is less than half a hundred. If they want to form an army, they can only go back to find the opposition.

Frederick smiled and said, "There's no need to rush this matter. Let's stay and participate in the navigating ceremony of the Carolina Canal. You can also go to Weissburg University, where there are many teachers and students from Constantbul. Might be able to find help."

Dragases smiled a little embarrassedly. He did have those people's ideas in mind, but he was afraid that Frederick would be angry, so he only planned to poach the wall secretly. He didn't expect Frederick to let himself recruit people.

Frederick is naturally not worried. Many people in Wessenburg University are looking at money. Currently, only Wessen State can use their skills, and it is estimated that they will donate money.

It's okay even if someone goes to hang out with Dragases, after all, there is a relationship with the university, which can deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two parties.

(End of this chapter)