Of course, in the face of Jiang Tian's arbitrary decision, surrounded by tens of thousands of soldiers and armor; whether it was the siblings who were the heirs of the uncle's country, or the Dutch nobles, vassals and citizen representatives who accompanied him to express their feelings;
In the end, I was still unable to express my dissent and objections.
Next, most people started arguing on the spot with red faces over the qualifications of representatives to the Auxiliary Council and the specific details of the selection process. Instead, the two siblings, who were the principals, were left aside in disguise. This situation
It also made Jiang Tian confirm one thing again.
After the defeat and death of the former Earl of Holland, neither the (citizen/business group) Cod Faction nor the (noble/vassal) Hook Faction wanted a serious and qualified ruler; they just wanted support.
A puppet who is easy to manipulate and influence only has more power.
Even the process of the former earl's defeat and death itself was very problematic. However, Jiang Tian sent troops to the lowland princes of the Netherlands not simply to solve their problems; he just wanted to secure the northern border of the kingdom.
It's just a relatively stable and calm environment.
In the end, with the guarantee and endorsement of the kingdom's force, the two sides reached an agreement known as the "Rotterdam Settlement"; and the New Kingdom army was finally able to return with a full load of trophies, local military contributions, and the forced migration of many captives.
Embark on the road back home.
However, before leaving, there was an episode. A considerable number of local residents of the Netherlands actually made requests and petitions, and were willing to migrate to the kingdom with the surrendered Britons. Of course, most of them were extremely poor.
investors and heavily indebted farmers.
Because of the British occupation, the situation was directly or indirectly improved; there is also a small group of local officials and small fief owners who initially surrendered to the British for self-protection. Apparently after the British left, they
Afraid of prosecution and liquidation from within the country.
In this regard, Jiang Tian did not hesitate to give them the last bit of kindness; he turned around and purchased a large amount of materials needed for the migration at a relatively favorable price from the two parties that had reached an agreement. Therefore, as the first army finally set off,
There is also a huge immigrant team of up to 50,000 to 60,000 people.
In addition, Jiang Tian also took the time to hold a private award ceremony for a certain yellow-haired mercenary; he was awarded a white copper medal of courage and the title of honorary sergeant major to reward him for his performance in this operation.
Specific performance. I also gained a grateful new subordinate.
In Seine City, the capital of the Kingdom of Zealand, where snowflakes were falling, Rafaro, who had just chaired a municipal meeting, did not get on a carriage with a warm charcoal fire. Instead, he wore a large cloak and faced the biting cold wind, walking straight through the city.
The snow had been cleared and the streets were frozen hard.
He walked aimlessly like this until he passed through most of the city. He passed by and checked several public relief points set up by the Civil Affairs Bureau on the streets, and then tasted them personally during a random inspection. The rusks filled with impurities were mostly
After simmering a strong soup;
"Okay, another night when no one froze to death for the time being." LaFaro muttered to himself, passing through the crowds of people who were busy plowing snow and cleaning roofs on the streets, as well as changing the fuel for street lamps;
Now the carriage filled with garbage finally arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
As he pushed the door open, the cold wind and snow powder swayed, and he turned around a short corridor, and a bustling hall with endless people coming and going suddenly appeared in front of him. There were at least hundreds of people busy going back and forth in it; everywhere
It was the rustle of moving, turning, and writing.
Most people were so engrossed that after Rafaro walked in, he almost didn't raise his head to take a second look; he was still immersed in the numbers and reports he had. Therefore, it hardly alarmed most people.
Under the circumstances, Rafaro came to the third floor.
As a member of the Capital Region Control Commission and acting mayor of Seine, Rafaro also met his former comrades who fought side by side, survivors of liberal radicals who advocated the rule of men and Platonism; he was released from the dungeon prison of Hezhou Castle.
Serafi took the initiative to ask for a job.
In a sense, Serafi, the interim civil affairs director, has much deeper qualifications than Rafaro; he was also one of the famous leaders in the May storm that led to the collapse of the White Iris Dynasty.
A frequent visitor, he has stayed in almost all the prisons in the Capital Region.
Therefore, in his early political career, he was either being interrogated in prison, being arrested on the way to prison, or engaging in radical and dangerous activities that could land him in jail anytime and anywhere; but he also became familiar with people from all walks of life.
character and developed a following.
It's just that his luck was a little unlucky; when the charter government was established that tried to protect the king and reconcile the royal power, it was just taken as a signal for reconciliation between all social classes and the royal family, and he was quickly included in the list of unsettling factors after he pardoned political prisoners in batches and released them from prison.
, and was rearrested.
Then, the Charter government, which was criticized for its command and inaction, collapsed within a few years due to internal and external difficulties. The royal family, which lost the protection of the Charter government, was destroyed in the Blood Moon Incident; the five Dukes took the opportunity to summon local armed forces into the capital and retaliated.
Massacres and civil war continued.
Then he was also regarded as a symbol of persecution by the old regime during the coup in the capital. The rioting crowd robbed the Royal Military Stable Prison, participated in the uprising launched by liberals in the capital, and was elected as one of the public security committee members. He was expelled.
And defeated the winner of the civil war among the five great dukes.
However, as a member of the public security committee from the Supreme Free Commune, he had not been in office for long before he was criticized for his ruthless liquidation of old nobles and officials and harsh treatment of all potential traitors and wavering elements. As a result, the republican Directory was established.
It was quickly liquidated.
But because of this period of prison life, he escaped the ensuing purges and counterattacks of the republicans and liberals by the constitutional (maintenance) government, which advocated conciliationism. When he launched another prison riot, he was
Encountered the Burgundian dynasty's raid on the capital.
Then he fought until the last moment and was captured exhausted among the dead. He should have been beheaded by the restored dynasty. However, because he was too weak and near death, he escaped and was thought to have died.
He entered the palace prison. But then fate played another joke.
The short-lived Burgundian dynasty was quickly defeated by the rising Free Army in the south. In order to welcome the upcoming new government, as the number one spy and spy Rafaro; in the final period of the rule of the Burgundian dynasty, almost everything was opened
The prison began to list various social talents.
Even the case files were lost, and Serafi, who had been forgotten for a long time and was dying, was able to see the light of day again and receive treatment and recuperation. Then surprisingly, Serafi, who originally seemed to be dying of illness, became ill after initially recovering from health.
Offer to work for the new government.
However, the long period of street riots and prison life not only left many deep marks on his appearance, but also seriously damaged his health. Therefore, even though he is barely a few years older than Rafaro, his beard is not old yet.
The gray and white spots of premature aging, the face full of wrinkles...
The other party, who is now the interim director of civil affairs, has been immersed in Lao Gao's pile of documents and failed to notice and pay attention to Rafaro's arrival. It was not until several clerks and staff who strode forward to report that they saw him unexpectedly.
Rafaello, who was sitting by the door, quickly saluted and said hello.
Civil Affairs Director Seraphim, who was immersed in his work, raised his head as if in surprise. Then, he asked someone to bring over a pot of scalding strong coffee, a pot of black tea with a lot of brown sugar, and a large plate.
Rough biscuits with jam, a small bowl of fried salted lard slices and a salt shaker for dipping.
"..." However, Lafaro raised his brows after just taking a bite of the biscuits, because the biscuits had exactly the same ingredients as the thick soup used to feed the poor on the streets; they were all goods expedited from the south that had been in stock for many years.
; And jam, coffee, and strong tea are also cheap flavors.
However, Serafi ate with gusto and bit into the fried lard dipped in salt. Therefore, Rafaaro couldn't help but ask: "Are the prices in the capital so high now? Or are they so expensive?"
Are there any shortages in your salary and personal ration share?"
"Of course not, it's just that after so many years in prison, the tastes and habits developed can no longer be changed!" Serafi smiled slightly and said: "But compared to others, I am still lucky; after experiencing so many things,
Still alive to see the kingdom revive and rise."
"This is simply the most ideal era. The wise monarch directly selects talented people to discuss state affairs, and lower-level officials are selected through fair examinations; rather than based on noble origin and blood; they also listen to opinions from their subjects through the Zizhengyuan composed of various classes.
Cries and needs.”
"This is simply the most perfect and exquisite combination of the centralized power of (Serlis) Orientalism, the elite co-governance of (Roman) republicans, and the virtuous governance of (Greek) liberal ideas. Our Majesty, really
You are worthy of being an apostle and saint walking in this world!”
"So don't worry, I will definitely take good care of myself and try to live longer." After saying this, his face showed an unusual light and said: "This way I can witness and experience with my own eyes, under the leadership of His Majesty the Knight King, what will happen to the kingdom?"
How prosperous and powerful will it be?”
"By the way, the signal tower on the border has sent a message that His Majesty has led the First Legion back to the country." Rafaro said helplessly: "It's just that this time we will take the coastal road in Calais; so we estimate the next target.
, those armed forces in the province of Upper and Lower Normandy.”
"So next, I need the Civil Affairs Department to fully cooperate with the Wang Census Bureau and the Finance Committee to use the last time of winter to complete the census of the redundant capital region and the preliminary calculation of local resource output as soon as possible."
"This is not possible. I need more replacements, otherwise it will be impossible." Seraphim shook his head without hesitation and said: "You sent most of the old officials to be reorganized; Southern Church School
And students from vocational training institutes, each department does not have enough points.”
"I am here just to solve this problem," Rafaro said with a confident smile: "The war in the Netherlands has been calmed down, and the newly established Northern Special Military Region has also replaced the next batch of disabled veterans. Among them
There is no shortage of people who can count and read.”
"Originally, I planned to transfer them all to the nearby General Police Station and local branch offices in the Capital Region; but if you need it, I can request to be seconded to the Civil Affairs Bureau to take over some positions; but whether I can convince them to stay voluntarily depends on
It depends on your ability and means..."
"Today, many entertainment venues in the Outer Ring District and Xiacheng District have passed the review again, received licenses, and gradually resumed business." After talking about business, Lafaro mentioned in passing: "Those in the Upper City District
Theaters, clubs and private salons also came to life."
"My personal suggestion is that you can place some informants in cafes, restaurants, hotels and other public gathering places through business license approval; in addition, the relevant practitioners of theaters, clubs and private salons in the inner ring are also
Same reason..."
"Are you planning to let me use my duties as director of civil affairs to engage in the work of the former public security committee member?" Serafi's expression gradually became serious: "You are not satisfied with the current work of the Capital Police Department.
And do we want to separate its functions and powers separately?"
"No, no, the Police Department has its own responsibilities. That is the basic need to maintain order and public security. At least there are no problems yet." Rafaro shook his head and said without changing his face: "But there are special regulations.
There are too many people retained, which makes it difficult for me to feel at ease.”
"So, whether as a member of the control committee or the acting mayor of Seine City, I need a source of information from the lower levels or even the gray area; as a basic reference. There is no need to worry about the gray area of Seine City for the time being, so I need to come from
With the cooperation of the Civil Affairs Bureau, it would be nice to at least show an improved new look of the capital after my king returns."
However, when Rafaro walked down the stairs again, he looked calmly at a young man standing at the corner of the stairs; the other person nodded slightly and retreated into the shadow of the building.
This is also one of the spies he secretly arranged within the Civil Affairs Bureau.
As a spy leader who has been lurking in the royal capital for many years, he will certainly not listen to or trust anyone, even if that person was once very close and trustworthy; but the long time and various encounters are enough to make a person change from the inside out.
It was subtly influenced and changed beyond recognition.
This is the experience and lesson that allowed him to survive the tragic turmoil in the north and still survive with ease after changing his appearance.