Age of Mysticism

  Chapter 163 Small Group

  By the time Luke arrived at Sissai Palace, Mrs. Mihir and Councilor Ible, who were close, had already arrived. They accompanied the Viscount Iskran to watch the opera on the stage. Even though they were all very curious about the purpose of the Viscount's sudden trip to the imperial capital, they refrained from asking and waited for Luke together.

Luke walked into the private room, handed the hat and cane to Karina who came with him, and said to Iscoran unceremoniously after sitting down: "Viscount, you can go directly to Imperial capital, you seem to be very out of gregarious. I don't know what Mrs. Mihir and Senator Ible think of you...Anyway, I am very unhappy.

   Is there anything you need to explain to us? "

  Mrs. Mihir, who was sitting around a table, looked at Iscoran together with Senator Ible. Facing a huge opponent, their small league should have united as one. Iscolan left without saying goodbye this time, which really hurt the mutual trust between the leagues.

   Iscolan stood up and apologized to the three people: "I'm sorry! I did it too recklessly, and I promise that this will never happen again in the future. As for the reason why I suddenly went to the imperial capital, I can explain...

  The extermination of the Abyss Mage this time allowed me to confirm the relationship between the Abyss Temple and the Celtic Duke. If you are not in the Brotherhood, you may not feel as deep as I do. The Duke of Celtic protects the Temple of the Abyss, which is contrary to the founding purpose of the Brotherhood of Blades. Now there are signs of division within the Brotherhood due to many reasons. I went to the imperial capital to meet His Majesty this time, as if I knew the empire's attitude towards the Brotherhood. "

   Luke asked, "What answer did you get?"

   "There is no answer... and it is the answer. The Empire will not stop for the Brotherhood, and the future of the Brotherhood is in the hands of the Brotherhood.

  I have expressed my position to Your Majesty. I hope to bring in the reformers in the Brotherhood and bring the Brotherhood to a new path, so that the Brotherhood of Blades can continue to shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to it by their ancestors. "

After listening to Viscount Escoran's explanation, Luke said meaningfully: "If Lord Viscount went to the imperial capital just for the sake of your Brotherhood, we really can't blame you for it. But I think what you talked about with His Majesty... It should be more than that.”

"I know I can't hide it from you..." Because of Princess Agatha's relationship, Iskran's attitude towards Luke has not changed obviously: "Your Majesty asked me about the events that happened in Raging City during this period. Things, I just happened to bring some information about large-scale smuggling in Raging Waves City..."

Speaking of this, Viscount Iscoran looked at the reactions of the three people, and seeing that they were all listening carefully, he continued: "Although Your Majesty knows that the problem of tax evasion in Raging Waves City is very serious, he underestimated the appetite of the smuggling group in Raging Waves City. His Majesty was very angry after seeing the information I submitted, and even wanted to order the Raging City Navy to take over the city and arrest all those involved..."

  As a big smuggler, Councilor Ible asked worriedly: "What is the result? How does His Majesty plan to deal with the smugglers in Raging Waves City? I... I won't be involved, will I?"

  Mrs. Mihir said: "Obviously His Majesty didn't do this... The people behind the smuggling in Rage City are too many people, and it will shake the foundation of the empire."

Viscount Iscoran sighed: "Yes! The empire looks extremely powerful now, but there are too many internal problems. Both the First Prince and the Second Prince have their own teams, and His Majesty is already old. This time I Seeing him...he's a lot older.

  The new nobles have been clamoring for the establishment of the Imperial Council.

  Some folks advocate foreign republics.

   There are also fraternity members like the Duke of Celtic, who have a lot of troops in their hands.

  Although there is no sign of a major war breaking out on the border, small-scale fighting continues.

  Raging Waves City can't be in a hurry. "

   Viscount Iscoran said and looked at Luke. He was the helmsman sent by the princess to Rage City. How to push Rage City still needs to see the opinion of the meteor inspector.

  Luke asked: "Master Viscount has an audience with His Majesty this time, have you seen His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess?"

  Viscount Iscoran sighed: Inspector Meteorite and Princess Eldest really have a deep affection! The one who misses Inspector Meteor is thinking of taking his own airship to Rage City; this one, facing His Majesty's great entrustment, first thinks about asking the Eldest Princess.

   "My itinerary for meeting His Majesty this time is very full. After talking with His Majesty, I rushed back overnight, but I didn't meet Her Royal Highness." Viscount Iscoran remembered Agatha's advice to himself.

  Luke didn't know if Viscount Iskran had lied to him, but it was impossible not to arouse the suspicion of the Elder Princess after he was tossing around in Rage City. It's just that she has become powerful in Raging Waves City, and when the situation shifted to the interests of the empire, even if Agatha knew that she was a fake, she didn't dare to take any action against her easily.

  As long as Agatha doesn't say anything, her identity will be strong.

  As long as what she did in Raging Waves City was within her tolerance range, she would pinch her nose and wipe her ass.

"Well, since the Lord Viscount has let His Majesty know about the Raging Waves City, I can also take on the heavy responsibility of His Highness the Princess and explain to everyone." Luke began to release the task: "Actually, even if I don't tell you, you will I can probably guess... As the largest foreign port of the empire, Rage City has received the greatest support from the empire in terms of policies, talents and economy, and even handed over the management of the entire city to the city council instead of appointing officials. The empire is directly under the management.

  Rage City should have used its tax revenue to repay the trust and investment of the Empire. Although Raging Waves City is still the city that pays the most tax to the empire, it is obviously far from the amount it should pay. The money that should have been used to strengthen the country has gone into private pockets.

  His Royal Highness the Princess wants me to collect this tax. No matter what the reason is, everyone has joined my boat and is willing to serve the eldest princess. Then we will unite and cooperate to complete the mission of the eldest princess, and let His Highness take this credit in his hands. "

  Although Iscolan, Mrs. Mihir, and Councilor Ible all know the "task" shouldered by Inspector Meteorite, it is still very encouraging to hear him say it with his own ears.

  The representative of the shared task was accepted, which means that they have found the organization and become members of the princess family.

  There are people in the court who like to be officials, and they can enjoy the shade by leaning against a big tree. The train runs fast and still needs a headband.

  Mrs. Mihir even asked: "Inspector... Do you know what Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess thinks about the future direction of the empire? Does she support the First Prince to become the Crown Prince or the Second Prince to become the Crown Prince.

  Or does His Highness have other ideas? "

  The three looked at Luke together.

  As a vassal, of course, I hope that the lord whom I serve can make further progress, so that I can rise higher and higher. If the eldest princess can become the crown prince and then the emperor of the empire, they will definitely be the first choice of cabinet ministers.

   It's just that Luke doesn't know if Agatha has any thoughts about the throne.

  The emperor of the empire has never registered a crown prince. After the outbreak of the civil war, he suddenly went west. The huge empire suddenly fell apart, and the person on the throne changed frequently, but Agatha always only focused on the secret situation and never coveted the throne.

   This is her cleverness, everyone wants to win her over.

   As for whether Agatha has any ideas about the throne, it has always been a topic of debate among players.

   As for things that haven't happened yet, of course Luke can say whatever he wants.

   "His Majesty has not registered a crown prince yet, which means that he is still observing and selecting the most suitable heir to the empire. Fighting... may not necessarily win. If you are too active, you may not gain points for doing the right thing, and you will definitely lose points for doing the wrong thing.

  No dispute...Your Majesty also sees it, if you do things seriously, the points will naturally be added little by little. "

  Luke answered without answering, but after listening to the ears of the three, he was full of great wisdom.

  If the eldest princess has no idea about the throne, why spend so much effort to rectify the taxes in Raging Waves City? This is to show His Majesty... It is to tell His Majesty with practical actions, when your son is using the taxes from Raging Waves City to form a party for personal gain, your daughter is paying taxes that should be the country.

   Iscolan, Mrs. Mihir, and Councilor Ible all know what kind of huge and continuous income they can bring to the empire if they can seal the tax evasion of Raging Waves City.

  This credit is undoubtedly equivalent to expanding the territory of the empire.

  The three of them nodded together, indicating that they understood the detective's metaphor.

  Iscoran asked: "Where does the inspector plan to start?"

  Luke didn't know, he didn't have any idea about rectifying the taxation of Rage City before, and he was still thinking about how to expand smuggling.

   "Before I talk about my thoughts, I want to hear your opinions. After all, I have just arrived in Raging Waves City, and my understanding of many things is very one-sided. Your understanding of Raging Waves City must be more comprehensive and detailed than mine."

  Giving subordinates room to play is a leader who can handle.

  Viscount Iscorran, who thought he knew the identity of Meteor Inspector, gradually adjusted his position. If he wants to make a difference in the Blade Brotherhood, he must have the support of his old rival, the Secret Service.

"Let me talk about my thoughts first, some of which I have communicated with His Majesty..." Iscoran said first: "In order to maintain the stability of Raging Waves City, the investigation of the smuggling case should not be expanded. It is not the same as what we discussed before." Similarly, this case is over with Vergil. Whether to investigate these old cases in the future, we will see the situation later.

   Next, we will find a way to block the smuggling channel of Haijiao Port. "

  Luke said: "There are many people in Cape District relying on smuggling for a living, and there will be big trouble if they block it rashly."

  Iscoran thought that Luke was testing himself, so he smiled and said: "The inspector has already solved it. Repairing Cape Port will not only control the port management, but also solve a lot of jobs.

  Control the gangs in Haijiao District, organize them to study at Yanyang Night School, and then arrange proper jobs for them, which is to divert the bottom-level personnel in the smuggling industry.

   The abolition of the Haijiao District Public Security Bureau will reduce the smuggling group's connection with the bottom of the smuggling group in Raging Waves City. As smuggling costs and risks increase, smuggling syndicates will divert smuggling channels from Cape District.

   Without these guys fanning the Cape and breaking up the gang. As long as the investment in Cape District is increased, it will not be difficult to restore this old city to its glory with the manpower and port here.

  I heard that Inspector, you visited Diagonal Street alone to collect the mechanical clan, and you are planning to build a large-scale heavy machinery factory in Haijiao District. For the sake of minerals, you also led people to rush to the mining area in the north of the city, killing many people to stand up.

  At that time, I felt that the inspector was a little reckless, but now we are connected, and combined with the duties assigned to you by the eldest princess. I have to admire the inspector, you have a deep meaning in every step, and outsiders can only marvel after seeing the whole picture clearly!

  After the Haijiao District is developed, it will not only be able to combat the arrogance of the smuggling groups in Raging Waves City, but also contribute a large amount of tax revenue to the empire. "

   Luke was shocked.

  I just wanted to build my own rabbit's nest to monopolize the cape area. Naturally, I want to squeeze out other forces, but I didn't expect to be able to explain it this way, and it makes sense.

  Mrs. Mihir and Councilor Ible also suddenly realized after listening to Iscoran's explanation. They all only knew that Inspector Meteor had already controlled the cape area, but they didn't expect that he did so many things to block it from the root.

  Smuggling channels.

   Without people working for smuggling, smuggled goods cannot enter or exit.

sharp! sharp!

Feeling the admiration of the three people, Luke said without blushing and heartbeat: "We can't tell you before these things are done, and we didn't have the current relationship at that time. But since Viscount Iscoran has already seen it , I also confess...

  Haijiao Port used to be an important import and export port for smuggled goods. This hole can be gradually closed when the money for repairing Haijiao Port is in place. But Yomington will definitely not easily hand over this project to my Yanyang Trading Company, he will definitely find a way to stop it. If he finds another company to take over the project, I can handle it; if he delays, it can only be handed over to you. "

  The topic of repairing Cape Harbor has been passed, but the project has not yet been decided. Luke is determined to win this project, but there is an extra spoiler, Yomington.

At this time, Councilor Ible said tentatively: "Inspector, if you block all the smuggling channels in Cape Port, it may be difficult for the parliament to pass a resolution to give you the project. But if you leave me a hole, I can Convince the other two Capitalists to vote for you.

  Add me and Madame Mihir, and you have four votes. Congressman Vergil cannot vote, and the speaker does not attend meetings all year round. No matter how much Yomington lobbyes, he can only get three votes. "

  Mrs. Mihir asked: "Can you promise to convince them both?"

  Ible replied: "You can try it. As long as you let them know that no one's goods can leave Cape Port without your consent, they will consider my suggestion.

   But this seems to be contrary to what Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess meant. "

   It’s okay to contradict the meaning of the eldest princess, as long as it agrees with the meaning of the inspector.

   "It is impossible to completely eliminate such things as smuggling. Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess did not think about creating a tax barrier in Raging Waves City, which would cause a certain decline in Raging Waves City's economy. Our task is to let Your Majesty see the money.

   The protection fee for smuggling is also money! "

  (end of this chapter)