Vick's army had temporarily stopped, and a few civilians were kneeling in front of him, trembling in fear. They were the representatives of the people of Saarlit. There were only about ten of them, and although everyone wanted to go to the main city to express their gratitude, it would be too much to ask everyone to go. So, after some discussion, they decided to send a few representatives.
Now, they knew who had captured them. Just now, there was a new imperial edict from the main city, which basically said that Crown Prince Vick had rebelled and was plotting to usurp the throne. Now, he was leading his army to Glory Castle. These civilians didn't know why they were so unlucky to be caught. Now, Vick was undoubtedly a traitor in their eyes. They didn't dare to imagine what would happen to them if they were caught by the traitor.
Vico frowned as he looked at the trembling citizens. This was completely different from what he had imagined. In his opinion, he was the rightful heir and the current Misad was obviously the fake Emperor. Shouldn't these citizens be welcoming him as though he was the emperor's army? Why did Sese act like he was going to kill them?
"Are you going to Glory Castle to thank Misad?" Vick asked. "Why? Tell me the reason. "
"Your Highness, please spare our lives …" Hearing Vick's unhappy voice, all the civilians quickly begged for mercy.
"I won't kill you." Vick immediately said, "I just want to know why you are on Misad's side. What benefits did he give you?"
"Ugh …" The few civilians looked up at Vick, and it seemed like he didn't care about their lives. Therefore, one of the leaders, who looked to be in his fifties, mustered up his courage and said, "His Royal Highness, His … His Royal Highness the Tenth Prince has issued some new policies. He wants us to pay 50% more taxes to the Emperor of the continental alliance …"
Originally, they wanted to address Misad as His Majesty, but now that their lives were more important, they changed it at the last minute and called him His Highness the Tenth Prince.
"I already know that." Vick immediately said, "I'm asking you why you support Misad, not this."
"Huh?" All of the commoners looked at Vico strangely, and the fatty said, "Your Highness, if we don't support His Majesty, then we can't pay the 50% tax. Of course, everyone supports His Highness, that's the reason." Vico nodded.
"What?" Vico was stunned. "Wait a minute, you mean because Misad overcharged you by 50%, you supported him?"
"That's not it, Your Majesty. The 50% tax is paid to the Continental Alliance's emperor. However, we are quite grateful to the Tenth Prince for implementing such a policy …" Fatty replied.
"…" Vico listened for a long time but still didn't understand what was going on. Of course, the group of generals around him didn't understand either. Vico wasn't in a good mood either. He roared, "Are you messing with me? They overcharged you by 50%, and you still think they're good? Are you guys sick in the head? "
"How would I dare to fool you, my lord?" The fatty hurriedly said. "But … but …"
The fatty was anxious too. He could see that Vico was angry, but the problem was that he didn't know why Vico was angry. They had overcharged them by 50%, and that was a huge favor. What did he mean by 'sick in the head'? They didn't know what was wrong with them either.
"What about you guys? Is it because they overcharged you by 50%? "Vico pointed at the others and asked.
"This …" Everyone looked at each other, but they didn't know how to answer. Of course, that was the reason. The problem was that Vico didn't seem very satisfied with the answer. They didn't want to die, so how could they answer?
"I …" Vico really couldn't take it anymore. "Are you guys really sick in the head? Now that they overcharged you by 50%, plus the original 15%, you have to pay 65% tax, right? "
"Yes." All of the commoners nodded.
"You guys can't survive with 65% tax, right? Now that Misad's policy has made it so that you guys can't even survive, you still support him? Tell me, are you guys sick in the head? "Vico said agitatedly.
"…" The commoners didn't answer, but Vico didn't know why he saw the surprise in their eyes, as if he had said something unbelievable. Vico didn't know what was wrong with what he said. What was wrong with these commoners?
"You …" Vico pointed at the fatty and said, "Tell me, is there anything wrong with what I said?"
"Uh … Your Highness." The fatty thought for a while. "There's nothing wrong with what you said. We really can't survive here, so … we are grateful."
"What? They made you guys unable to survive, and you're thanking them? " Vico was shocked by this logic again. "No, I … You guys are f * cking crazy."
"…" The commoners were frightened by Vico again, and they didn't dare to speak. But at this time, a few soldiers came back, and the news they brought back made Vico even more confused.
Yes, according to the news, they asked the residents in the surrounding villages and towns. Because these villages and towns were close to the main city, they had already received Misad's imperial edict. Looking at the current situation, almost all the villagers unanimously chose to support Misad's new emperor. And just like the commoners in Saarlit, the people in the villages and towns were also excited to go to the main city to thank the new emperor. Some had already set off, and some were still preparing. Anyway, it seemed that everyone was 100% supportive of Misad's policy.
"Are they f * cking crazy?" Vico felt that his worldview was about to be turned upside down. What's going on now? Has the entire country gone crazy? It can't be me, right? What's wrong with these commoners? He made you guys unable to survive, and you're thanking him? And you're acting like it's natural?
"Your … Your Highness, this must be black magic! Black magic! "A general was a little panicked, and his voice was trembling.
"Shut up!" Vico roared, then looked at the commoners again. After thinking for a while, he asked, "Now that Misad is collecting 65% tax, you guys can't survive at all. If I were to be the ruler, I would at most collect the same amount as before. Isn't this better for you guys? Why aren't you willing to support me? "
"This …" The commoners didn't dare to answer, but they looked at Vico with an expression that said, "Are you stupid?". If they supported you, everything would be the same. If they supported Misad, they would have to pay 50% more tax, and their whole family would starve to death.
"I …" Although they didn't answer, Vico understood from their expressions. After thinking for a while, Vico said, "Okay, you guys must do this, right? Fine, I'll do as you say. Misad is the ruler, right? If I'm the ruler, I'll also collect 50% more tax. Who do you guys support? "
"What?" Everyone was agitated. "You want to collect 50% more tax from us?"
"Yes, I'll also collect 50% more tax. If you guys really need it, I can collect it too, or even higher. You guys …"
"Motherf * cker!" A commoner in his twenties finally couldn't hold it in anymore. The young and impetuous him stood up and scolded, "Do you know how hard it is for us commoners? The empire has been fighting wars every year, and the 15% tax is already suffocating. Now, you want to collect even higher taxes? You're forcing us to our deaths. His Majesty Misad is right. You're a traitor, and you're not qualified to inherit the throne! "
"Saray!" The few old men next to him hurriedly stopped the young man who stood up, but they couldn't stop him. Of course, they didn't think there was anything wrong with the young man's words. They just felt that they were all in Vico's hands now, and he was courting death by scolding him.
"What the f * ck? Are you guys sick in the head? " Vico could see it too, so he was even more confused. "Hey, hey, Misad collected 65% tax from you guys, and you guys thanked him profusely. If I collect 65% tax from you guys, I'll be a traitor to the empire. Damn it, tell me, where's the logic?"
"Do you think you're worthy of being compared to His Majesty Misad? If you really come to power, you'll be a tyrant too! Long live His Majesty Misad! " Although the young man was held back by a few people, he still struggled and shouted. It seemed that this young man didn't want to live anymore.
However, Vico really didn't care about what the young man said now. He was really shocked, and he really didn't know how to understand the current situation. Could it be that those invaders really had some kind of brainwashing ability?
Just when Vico was in a daze, something happened in the main city. Just a moment ago, Misad received news that the temporary captain of the Royal Guards, Lavinson, wanted to see him. According to the messenger, it seemed that Lavinson was ready to rely on him.
"The Royal Guards are also going to surrender?" Of course, Misad didn't know what was going on. Anyway, it seemed that the people in the city were very supportive of him for some reason. He had never enjoyed such a feeling of being supported, and it was also the first time he tasted the feeling of being an emperor. At this time, the Royal Guards also said that they wanted to join him. While he was surprised, he was also slightly doubtful. Could it be a fake surrender? I don't have any guards now …
"It's okay. Let's go and take a look first," said Li Huailin, who was next to him, with a smile.
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