Chapter three hundred and seventy sixth palace secret discussion
Chapter 376: Secret Discussion in the Royal Palace
The confidence of businessmen coming and going in Huangsha City has been greatly improved by the more than thirty corpses of the two empires on the gallows. No matter who makes trouble in Huangsha City, there seems to be no good end. In the past,
The nobles of neighboring countries who sent people to harass, and the clergy of the two empires now have the same ending. They are all hung high on the Gallows Street outside Huangsha City, like street lights, giving maximum comfort to all people entering and leaving Huangsha City.
Warning. If you make trouble here, you will end up like this.
Except for Meng Han's Guards and people from the two empires at that time, no one knows what happened at that time, but one thing is certain, the clergy of the two empires who never bought it elsewhere were punished.
Hanging, and the people of the Bright Empire were sent to the gallows by their cardinal himself. Others who are not as powerful as the two empires must weigh and weigh before considering taking action in Huangsha City.
Meng Han seems to have never sent a special team to patrol the streets for public security management or anything like that. However, the order in Huangsha City is a bit surprisingly good, especially after this time, it is even more peaceful, with few people fighting, and even
The quarrels have almost disappeared. The only louder disputes are just business bargaining, but Meng Han strongly supports this. In business, it is important to be harmonious and make money, but what should be fought over is
We must fight for it.
The atmosphere in Huangsha Town is like a paradise for those businessmen who are eager to make a fortune. Not only those who are already here, but also those who hear about this, they also yearn to come here to do business. More
Many people came here for no other reason than to see the famous Gallows Street and see the clergy of the Light Empire and the Dark Empire hanging on it. Suddenly, in addition to the commercial settlement, Huangsha City seemed to be a
It has become a tourist attraction, and the most famous scenic spot is the long Gallows Street.
The leaders of the Light Empire and the Dark Empire have already reported what happened to the Empire with great anxiety. It is estimated that it will take at least a month to wait for the latest news. After all, the distance is very far, and even if they go back and forth quickly, they will have to travel non-stop.
Running for such a long time.
Meng Han lives in seclusion in Huangsha City, but the internal situation in the principality is not as peaceful as in Huangsha City. The overt and covert fighting between the old Grand Duke and the Marquis has reached the most critical moment. Although the direct lineages of both sides did not openly confront each other, they secretly
The friction has heated up dramatically, and people die in inexplicable ways and in inexplicable places every day.
Like Meng Han, the old Grand Duke and the Marquis also lived in seclusion. The old Grand Duke's palace and the Marquis's Mansion have simply become the favorite places for assassins and thieves to visit. Several people are arrested every day. Both sides have invariably strengthened their power.
As for the security force, the daily number of guards in the palace has doubled, and the most elite soldiers have been mobilized to guard the Marquis Mansion, and the Marquis usually even works and rests in the armored carriage provided by Meng Han, never leaving.
At least four skilled assassins got into the Marquis's mansion and even almost rushed in front of the Marquis. However, all they could do was to see the Marquis' face. There was a barrier between them and the Marquis.
There was a thick metal wall between the adults. Everyone could only see each other's faces through the large crystals on the armored carriage, and then the assassins fell down.
Of the four assassins, three were at the Sword Saint level, and the other was a Demon Swordsman. A Demon Swordsman who was proficient in both warrior and magic combat skills. However, no matter who it was, they could not hurt the Marquis in the carriage.
Every bit of it, or even all of it, was wiped out by the counterattack of the armored carriage.
The Marquis is extremely satisfied with this super armored carriage. Although the price of 300,000 gold coins is a bit expensive, compared with his own life, it is definitely worth it. What's more, besides this carriage, Meng
John's batch of weapons has been equipped in his most elite troops, and he has achieved quite a lot in several secret operations, which makes the Marquis even more satisfied.
Although Meng Han himself did not directly participate in the fight between the two sides, the Marquis did not blame Meng Han. From the beginning, Meng Han showed that he did not have the habit of using force to force his way into something. This point.
It seemed like he was trying to please both sides, but the Marquis knew that as long as there were two short-sighted guys on the old Grand Duke's side, His Highness and His Highness, Meng Han would not be able to go there.
In the current situation, the Marquis has firmly gained the upper hand. Finally, under strong pressure and with their lives threatened, more than half of the nobles of the old Grand Duke have either remained neutral or defected to the Marquis. The entire principality
, 80% of the lords are already loyal to the Marquis, and the territories of these lords are directly connected into a large area, tightly surrounding the territory controlled by the old Grand Duke.
What the old prince can control now is a small area around the Situation Castle. Even the Stone Castle can only control half of it. This can only be achieved with the joint strength of him and his two sons. In fact,
, if the Marquis hadn't wanted to blatantly seek to usurp the throne, he would have launched a large army to oust the old Grand Duke. The reason why he still used this step-by-step approach was that he really didn't want to become the Grand Duke himself, but he had to accept a beaten villain.
A shabby mess. Not everyone has Meng Han's courage to build a new city casually.
"Father, in a few days, it is estimated that except for a few places in the city, the old guy's orders will not even leave the Stone Castle." Francis excitedly reported to his father. Since taking over the family business, it has been doing well.
After his death, he directly entered the core of the Marquis' family. He was the first heir, so he naturally received more attention.
Looking at his increasingly mature son, the Marquis was also filled with joy. If it were the former playboy, no matter how ambitious the Marquis was, the most he would do was to strive for a larger fief for himself, and then leave this son to ruin the family.
But things are different now. It is precisely because of Francis' maturity that the Marquis's ambition has expanded again, giving him the momentum and capital to compete with the old Grand Duke.
"There's no rush, let's wait slowly. In a few days, I believe the old guy will know what to do." The Marquis nodded and replied with a smile. Now that the situation is over, if the old man doesn't know how to hurry up,
If he abdicates the throne in favor of a worthy man, then he will have spent so many years in the position of the Grand Duke in vain. This will force the Marquis to kill off their family.
Different from the relaxation of the Marquis and his son, the old Grand Duke's palace was full of gloom and mist. The old Grand Duke was sitting on the throne with his eyes half closed. Behind him, Catherine sat worriedly, while His Highness and His Highness were walking anxiously on the ground.
Walking back and forth, like two ants on a hot pot.
"Father, if we keep going like this, we won't be able to defeat that cunning guy like the Marquis!" After walking a few steps, His Highness shouted anxiously at the old Grand Duke: "If they keep going like this, we will die sooner or later without a burial place."
"How much power do you have in your hands to compete with the Marquis's army?" The old Grand Duke asked without raising his eyes. Apart from having fun and competing with his brother for the Grand Duke's inheritance, what else does this ambitious and talented son know?
With just one sentence, His Highness was speechless and unable to say anything more. The power he had mastered had been basically worn away by the Marquis during the consumption some time ago, and the only remaining ones were all
If a guy who can't stand up to the challenge wants to fight against a large army, he might as well just seek death.
His Highness next to him also stopped. Seeing His Highness being scolded by the old Grand Duke, he was secretly happy in his heart. However, His Highness was obviously more scheming than his younger brother. After His Highness retreated angrily, this
Then he slowly walked forward and said in a low voice: "Actually, it's not completely impossible."
Although His Highness's words were low, everyone present heard them clearly. All pairs of eyes were immediately fixed on him. Even the old Grand Duke opened his eyes and looked at his eldest son.
Face full of expectation.
"There is a person, if he helps us, we can definitely fight against the Marquis." His Highness said this first, which directly attracted everyone's attention. His Highness couldn't wait to ask: "Who?"
"Count Antonio." His Highness did not hide his secrets at this time. Anyway, the better he performed, the more unbearable he made the Second Highness look like. When he mentioned this person, he didn't even give a reason. There were several people here who didn't
Those who know this person, of course, also know the power in his hands, and there is no need for him to say anything more.
"It makes sense!" The Second Highness slapped his thigh and exclaimed in surprise. He also felt a little regretful in his heart. Why didn't he think of it earlier? Otherwise, this performance should have been his own.
"But why does Count Antonio help us?" The old Grand Duke, who was already looking forward to it, half-closed his eyes again and asked vaguely after hearing this answer. After saying this, he seemed to be panting, and Catherine behind him hurriedly
Reach out to help rub your back.
"As far as I know, Count Antonio likes beautiful women very much." His Highness already had an idea. Seeing the old Grand Duke for enquiry, he immediately said: "If I send a few ordinary beauties, he probably won't be tempted. However, if Catherine is willing, say
Maybe things will turn around.”
"Yes, yes!" The Second Highness was afraid that the old prince would think that he had no solution at all, so he hurriedly echoed: "Anyway, that guy is young and so rich. If Catherine follows him, she will not suffer any trouble, and can instead win us over.
A strong support..."
When Princess Catherine spoke about her, she unconsciously clenched her fists and bit her lips. When she heard the words of His Highness, she felt even more chilled. Could it be that for the sake of their power, they could put themselves at risk?
Pushed into a fire pit?
The First Highness and the Second Highness were still telling each other about the benefits of winning over Meng Hanlai, but Catherine could no longer listen to a word. The old Grand Duke in front of her had his eyes half closed, and there was no expression on his face.
There was no expression on his face, but he let out a long sigh in his heart.