Søren met with Tu Ningchen, the current owner of Count Turin's residence!
"Tu Ningchen, how much do you know about the Minister of Finance, Sauf?" Søren asked.
His tone was very casual, but his eyes were watching Tu Ningchen's every move.
Behind Sauf was the Hidden Island and the Dragon Temple.
Over the years, they had used astronomical amounts of gold coins to control the kingdom's economic lifeline and bought over a large group of interest groups.
Duke Turin Tuo was once a top-notch nobleman in the Raging Wave Kingdom, so he must be very important in this group.
Now it all depended on how Tu Ningchen would answer. If he avoided the question, it would mean that he had ulterior motives and still wanted to stay in this interest group, unwilling to really serve Søren.
If that was really the case, even if Turin Tuo committed suicide, Søren could not avoid completely exterminating the Turin Family.
Tu Ningchen fell into a brief moment of hesitation and a choice between life and death.
In the past, because he was blinded by love and jealousy, he did not seem to be very smart.
But because of Turin Tuo's death, he seemed to have changed into a different person. His mind became very clear and wise.
He immediately sensed the meaning behind Søren's question.
Therefore, he was faced with a difficult choice. Should he stand on Søren's side or stand on the side of the Hidden Island interest group?
That's right, in Tu Ningchen's eyes, this interest group was more suitable to be called the Hidden Island interest group.
Although the Hidden Island was only a white vest of the Dragon Temple, the economic infiltration of the past few years was all done by the Hidden Island.
About half a minute later, Tu Ningchen said, "Sauf is not a simple person. He is the representative of the Hidden Island interest group in the Raging Wave Kingdom. He has a lot of weight in the Hidden Yuan Association."
Søren breathed a sigh of relief.
Tu Ningchen's words had saved his life.
Søren said, "This interest group has been infiltrating and bribing the nobles of the Raging Wave Kingdom. Your family must be the first to bear the brunt!"
Tu Ningchen immediately knelt down and said, "Yes, your subject is guilty."
Søren asked, "How much did your family receive?"
Tu Ningchen replied, "I don't have much cash, just a few hundred thousand gold coins. There were also the shares of King City's Gold Bank, which were worth about 300,000 gold coins. The biggest bribe is territory, a hundred and thirty li of territory. "
"What?" Suo Ran cried out in shock.
Territory? What right did the Hidden Island interest groups have to give away territory?
Although Turin Tuo was a duke, he only had a symbolic fief. In total, it was only a dozen or so square kilometers. It was completely different from the feudal vassals who had tens of thousands of square kilometers.
But Tu Ningchen actually said that the Hidden Island Group gave Turin Tuo a hundred and thirty li of territory, which was a full three to four thousand square kilometers after conversion.
Tu Ningchen said, "In the provinces and counties under the kingdom, the Hidden Island Group first made a large number of farmers and landlords go bankrupt. Then, they colluded with the local counties and the governor's office to buy large tracts of land. Finally, they reported it to Zhi Li for approval. In the end, these tracts of land became the private property of the Hidden Island interest groups and were distributed to the top nobles of the kingdom as a lifetime territory. "
"Haha … haha …" Søren couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Then, when he wanted to ask, no one in the cabinet asked, such as the former minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Hei Mu.
Later, Søren remembered that because it involved the sale of large tracts of land, the cabinet didn't have a department specifically responsible for this. There were only six departments in the cabinet, and there was no Ministry of Land.
Therefore, as the young prince regent, Zhi Li could make the decision with a single word.
Instantly, Søren said with some pain, "I don't think Zhi Li is such an incompetent person, why is he so muddle-headed?"
Tu Ningchen said, "Prince Zhi Li has no foundation at all. Even if he knows that some things are like drinking poison to quench his thirst, he has no choice but to do it."
Søren said, "Now the national treasury has a deficit of more than seven million gold coins, which is a full five years' worth of taxes for the kingdom."
Tu Ningchen immediately knelt down and said, "I am willing to donate all my assets to serve the kingdom."
Then, Tu Ningchen said, "Actually, the so-called national treasury deficit is only the tip of the iceberg."
"I know, but this seven million deficit is the most fatal." Søren said, "Let me tell you something. The Hidden Island's interest groups will infiltrate the kingdom in the next few years, so it's not too late to deal with them now. I would rather fight another civil war and sacrifice hundreds of thousands of people to uproot the Hidden Island's interest groups. "
Tu Ningchen bowed and said, "Yes, I am willing to follow your lead."
Søren said, "Very well, I will exterminate Solf's family in a moment. You and Grand Commander of the Royal Guards Hei Ningqi will lead the team."
Tu Ningchen trembled. If he were to personally capture Solf, then he would have to fight to the death with the Hidden Island's interest groups. But at this point, he had no other way out.
"Yes!" Tu Ningchen said.
…
The Raging Wave Kingdom's finance minister, Solf, was only a viscount.
Moreover, this title was conferred by Zhi Li after he took control of the kingdom, and until now, it hadn't been stamped with the king's imperial seal.
So, his mansion in King City wasn't big, only a few acres.
But the splendor inside was beyond one's imagination. Even Duke Turin's mansion and Yan Wuji's prime minister's mansion couldn't compare.
"How is it?" Hidden Island's young master Fang Qingyi asked.
Solf laughed and said, "Søren was so scared that his face turned pale, and he sat there in a daze. This man can fight wars, but he's a mess when it comes to managing politics. He's just a political upstart, and he's so powerful when he just took control of the kingdom. But once he suffers, he knows how to be sad. "
Hidden Island's young master Fang Qingyi smiled and drank his wine. He said, "We need to weave an impenetrable net. Once you enter this net, there's no way to escape. Hard methods won't work, and soft methods won't work either."
Solf said, "The interest groups are a beast, a beast that can devour everything. Dollar is an even scarier beast. Once he's released, it's impossible to lock him up. King Pi Li is very strong, and he's very strict. He doesn't allow us to invest in the official gold accounts of the Raging Wave Kingdom. He doesn't allow us to participate in the land sales, and he doesn't allow us to participate in the military food sales. But after Zhi Li took over, he let go of everything. We have an astronomical amount of money, and we easily occupy the top economic positions of the Raging Wave Kingdom. We've cultivated a large group of interest groups. No one can change this. No matter who sits on the throne, it's the same. He has to listen to us, or he won't even have the chance to pay his soldiers. Without our support, his orders can't even leave the palace. "
Fang Qingyi said, "Yes, so don't be afraid to borrow money. Whether it's Zhi Li or Søren, as long as they're willing to borrow money, they're good puppets. The more they borrow, the better. After all, we're just moving from left to right. "
Solf laughed and said, "Today, I saw Søren's pale face. He's even prettier than a woman's. I feel a little pity for him, and I'm a little moved."
Finance Minister Solf was a lover of pretty boys, and he didn't discriminate between men and women.
Fang Qingyi glanced over and said, "Why? You want him to be your bed partner? When he owes us ten million gold coins, you might really have a chance. "
"Hahaha …" Solf said, "If I'm having an affair with Søren, then what's my relationship with Jung Yeon? Hahaha … "
At this moment, the intense sound of horse hooves could be heard outside. It was the sound of orderly and hurried footsteps.
Fang Qingyi frowned and said, "What's going on?"
Solf said, "Could it be that Søren couldn't stand the pressure and came here on his own accord?"
At this moment, Solf's butler rushed in and said in a trembling voice, "Master, something bad has happened. The Imperial Guards have surrounded our residence."
As soon as this was said, Solf and Fang Qingyi's expressions changed drastically.
What did Søren mean by this?
"Let's go out and take a look!" Fang Qingyi said.
Then, under the protection of a few hundred Hidden Island Warriors, the two of them walked out of the residence and arrived outside the main gate.
The Shadow Pavilion and the Imperial Guards moved out together, and more than five thousand people surrounded Solf's residence. Leading them was the commander of the Imperial Guards, Hei Ningqi, and there was another unexpected person, Duke Turin Tuo's son, Tu Ningchen.
Solf's heart trembled, and his expression turned cold as he said angrily, "Hei Ningqi, what are you trying to do?"
Hei Ningqi said with a poker face, "Confiscate the property and exterminate the entire clan!"
"You dare …" Solf said sternly, "I'm not only the Finance Minister of the Raging Wave Kingdom, but also an elder of the Hidden Yuan Guild. My milk brother is Magistrate Baron of the Fengdu Inquisition! Who dares to touch me? Tell Søren to come see me! "
Hei Ningqi ignored him and waved his hand, saying, "Go!"
Immediately, the Imperial Guards and Shadow Pavilion's warriors charged forward.
"Wait!" The young master of the Hidden Island, Fang Qingyi, said, "Commander Hei Ningqi, this residence is the territory of the Hidden Island. The army of the Raging Wave Kingdom has no right to trespass."
Hei Ningqi sneered, "This is the land of the Raging Wave Kingdom. When did it become the territory of the Hidden Island? When did the Hidden Island have its own territory? "
Fang Qingyi said, "I bought this from the Hidden Island. His Highness Zhi Li personally approved it."
"Hahaha …" Hei Ningqi laughed loudly, saying, "If the Hidden Island bought all the land in the Royal City, then wouldn't the entire Fengdu Royal City be the territory of the Hidden Island?"
After saying that, Hei Ningqi took out a land contract and said, "This is the so-called land purchase contract, right? I'm very sorry, it is clearly written in the kingdom's laws that non-citizens can rent land and buy houses, but no land is allowed to be bought or sold. In other words, these houses can be yours, but this land still belongs to the Raging Wave Kingdom. The Regent Duke said that these land transactions were all privately arranged by Zhi Li. They are illegal and immediately voided! "
"Rip …" Hei Ningqi instantly tore the land contract into pieces.
In an instant, Fang Qingyi's expression changed drastically.
If this land contract was illegal, then the other thousands of land contracts would also be voided.
That involved an astronomical amount of gold coins and an astronomical amount of land.
Fang Qingyi said coldly, "Is Søren declaring war on the Hidden Island?"
Hei Ningqi said, "There is no such thing. He is just correcting the previous chaos. However, the Regent Duke said that if the Hidden Island wants to go to war, then even if there is a civil war and millions of people die, he won't care. "
"Go! Arrest Zoff's entire family and confiscate their property, "Hei Ningqi ordered.
"Who dares …" Zoff ordered loudly, "All warriors, step forward. No matter who dares to trespass on the Hidden Island's territory, kill them all!"
Instantly, hundreds of Hidden Island warriors stepped forward and blocked the entrance, pulling out their swords and confronting the Royal Guards!
The Royal Guards Grand Commander was furious. This world was really ridiculous. On the land of the Royal Guards, there were actually warriors from outside who tried to dominate the Royal Guards.
At this moment, he was extremely glad that Søren had defeated Zhi Li. If Zhi Li had been allowed to take the throne, the consequences would have been unimaginable. By then, the Hidden Island would have been able to ride roughshod over the kingdom, and all the citizens of the Raging Wave Kingdom would have become slaves.
Of course, Hei Ningqi did not know a name. Colony!
The Hidden Island continued to infiltrate the Raging Wave Kingdom, with the ultimate goal of turning the entire Raging Wave Kingdom into a colony of the Hidden Island.
First an economic colony, then a political colony!
"Hahahaha …" Hei Ningqi laughed loudly. "His Majesty the Dragon Emperor saved the human kingdom, causing human civilization to rise once again. He didn't do all of this for his people to be pigs, dogs, cows, and horses for others! I would like to see who dares to stop me! Follow me! "
Instantly, Hei Ningqi pulled out his sword.
Earl Tu Ningchen hesitated slightly, but also pulled out his sword.
The two of them led hundreds of warriors and charged forward!
The Hidden Island warriors in front of Finance Minister Zoff looked terrified, but they did not retreat. They shouted, "This is the Hidden Island's territory, we are the warriors of the Hidden Island. If you dare to take half a step forward, we will kill you all!"
"Kill …!" The Royal Guards Grand Commander Hei Ningqi slashed down with his sword.
Instantly, a Hidden Island warrior in front of him was cut in half.
Tu Lingchen was wielding a sword instead of a saber, but he still slashed down fiercely, cleaving a warrior in front of him into two halves.
Then, he sighed inwardly. "Now, there is no way back!"
Swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh …
The Royal Guards and the elite warriors of the Shadow Pavilion killed madly.
In an instant, the few hundred Secret Continent's warriors in front of Sauf were killed cleanly.
Hei Ningqi's face was covered in blood, and he stared at Finance Minister Zoff like a ferocious beast. He grabbed his neck and said coldly, "Zoff, I have tolerated you all for many years! Because I am the Grand Commander of the Royal Guards, my duty is to protect the King, and I can't step out of the palace! I can only watch as you tyrannically trample on the dignity of the Kingdom, and watch as that idiot Zhi Li sells out his country. I have tolerated you all for a long time. Now that Duke Søren has won, and Princess Jung Yeon has won, I don't need to endure anymore. I am going to start a massacre! "
Zoff was as quiet as a cicada in winter, and he said in a hoarse voice, "I am from the Hidden Island, I am from the Dragon Temple …"
Hei Ningqi said, "Which hand did you use to give Duke Søren 200,000 gold coins?"
Zoff was startled. What was the meaning of this?
"Which hand?" Hei Ningqi's voice was like thunder.
Zoff instinctively raised his right hand.
Hei Ningqi pressed Zoff's right hand to the ground, and then stomped down with his iron boot.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
The hard boot stomped down on Zoff's right hand.
Instantly, blood splattered everywhere!
"Ah …" Zoff let out an incomparably mournful howl.
Hei Ningqi's iron boot kept chopping down!
The first time, the bones in Zoff's hand shattered.
The second time, the entire hand was completely flattened.
The third time, the entire hand was trampled into meat paste!
"Bang, bang, bang …" The anger that Hei Ningqi had been brewing for several years was unleashed in a frenzy.
He stomped down crazily.
"I have tolerated you all for many years! I let you trample on the dignity of the kingdom, I let you all betray the interests of the kingdom!
"Ah … ah … ah … ah …"
Zoff let out an earth-shattering howl. Fang QingShu, who was standing at the side, saw this and his face twitched.
After more than a dozen stomps, Hei Ningqi finally stopped and suddenly lifted Zoff up from the ground.
Finance Minister Zoff raised his right hand, and found that the part below his wrist had completely disappeared, turning into a pile of meat paste on the ground!
Immediately, he let out another horrified howl!
"Charge in, arrest, confiscate the house! Anyone carrying a weapon, kill! "
"Anyone who resists, kill!"
"Anyone who insults, kill!"
"Anyone who escapes, kill!"
"Anyone who stands, kill!"
Immediately, thousands of Imperial Guards rushed into Zoff's residence like a tidal wave!
Inside, there was a reign of terror and howling of ghosts and howling of wolves!
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