Interstellar: Start as a cleaner.

Chapter 1273 Arrival in the Capital
Although Yang Bo's other two identities didn't do anything, they kept a close eye on the progress of the matter.

The attack on the Empire's planet Devon sparked a huge uproar throughout the Empire.

Of course, these media outlets were originally controlled by the powerful nobles, which also represented the attitudes of each of them.

That is, this matter must be thoroughly investigated. Some nobles have even suggested that customs inspect all the ships and personnel of nobles who are exempt from inspection, and also monitor space-related items.

Of course, the one under the most pressure is the current government of the empire.

At the same time, some people oppose Devonstar remaining open to the public.

Furthermore, the nobles who suffered losses demanded compensation.

There was also the accusation from the emperor.

While things appear relatively calm on the surface, turmoil is brewing beneath the surface.

Companies in Kabaabang with ties to the Alliance recruited many soldiers from the Alliance, and these soldiers, after training and assessment, joined John Lee's fleet.

Because John Lee added three more warships, these companies recruited a large number of people.

In addition, the Empire Background Company also recruited a lot of soldiers.

Soldiers from these two countries have had many conflicts with each other. Although nothing major has happened, minor incidents have occurred frequently.
Yang Bo turned a blind eye to these things, and only took action when things escalated to a certain point.

The fleet currently needs approximately 20,000 warships, but these companies have only provided a little over 3,000, leaving a huge shortfall.

Of course, recruitment has also begun in Karaya state itself!
To prevent people from Madhya Pradesh from infiltrating the fleet and causing sabotage, the fleet does not recruit people from outside Karaya.

Yang Bo, having nothing else to do, took another stroll around Prince Holden's territory in the Second World.

Prince Holden's territory has not yet received any special attention from the governing body!

Yang Bo set off in the game as planned.

By the time Su Wei and the other two got up, most of the day had passed.

When Su Wei and the other two found out, they immediately started punching Yang Bo, but the three of them were no match for Yang Bo. They were then given another beating and were completely subdued.

Yang Bo's entry into the game also attracted the attention of the Imperial Swordsmanship Association!

Because, according to assessments, these players in Yangbo's territory have had a significant impact on the entire Second World.

If these players do that, it will consume a lot of the Second World's population!

Besides, it's not a good thing for so many players to gather together.

Originally, the Swordsmanship Association only wanted to make the Lord of Green City wary of Yang Bo, and then personally strip Yang Bo of his noble status.

Because the relevant management agencies have already conducted a comprehensive assessment of Lord Green, they naturally know what he will do.

But to everyone's surprise, Yang Bo actually gave up on his own initiative.

Furthermore, after evaluation, the relevant management agencies found that the game players in Yang Bo's territory are now more united.

The groups that used to exist in the territory no longer exist.

Because the leaders of those groups all went off to work independently.

This caught the game management off guard, so they used some channels and information to have the kingdom summon Yang Bo.

Let Yang Bo's game character leave the territory to develop.

Once Yang Bo's game character dies, the people in his territory will become insignificant after being taken over by the city lord of Green City.

Because the NPCs in the game don't treat these outsiders like human beings at all!

Yang Bo controlled his game character and left Green City with great care.

Yang Bo left alone on horseback without taking anyone else with him.

While on the road, I observed carefully.

Who knows, something unexpected might happen.

Fortunately, it's winter in the game right now, so there's no chance of thunder or torrential rain and mudslides. The only possibilities are some falling rocks from the mountains or some dead trees.

It takes about twelve in-game days to travel from Green City to the capital of the kingdom!
When choosing where to stay overnight in the game, Yang Bo tries to choose towns. If it's in the wilderness, he's not sure if a group of wild animals will appear!
The kingdom where Yang Bo's game character resides is called the Maple Leaf Kingdom.

Yang Bo was heading east. The Maple Leaf Kingdom was bordered by plains to the east and mountains to the west.

Beyond the plains lies the sea.

On the other side of the ocean lies the continent where Prince Holden resides.

However, Prince Holden is located on the eastern side of another continent.

According to Yang Bo's estimation, the Maple Leaf Kingdom and Prince Holden's territory should be on opposite sides of the planet.

In Zone 3, Yang Bo was extremely cautious the whole way.

When encountering unidentified individuals, one should proactively increase vigilance.

Yang Bo knew he was being targeted after seeing so many clone characters last time!

Yang Bo was very troubled because no one knew how the game management would target him.

If it were summer, a bolt of lightning might kill you.

Or they could use some biomimetic intelligent insects to inject themselves with poison.

But it's winter now, so there are no insects around, and it's impossible for there to be thunder.

As long as the other party uses a logical way to die, it won't be easy for you to die!
We walked out of the mountains with trepidation and arrived at the plains.

This plain in the Kingdom of Golden Oak is the largest granary. It occupies one-fifth of the country's area but feeds more than sixty percent of the population!

The remaining four-fifths of the area fed the remaining forty percent of the population.

Of course, this population figure is definitely inaccurate, because nobles would conceal their population numbers!

According to Yang Bo's estimate, there are approximately 200,000 game players in the Red Maple Leaf Kingdom!
Gamers found themselves with no place to survive on this plain.

Because these nobles and landowners on the plains have no need for outsiders.

These nobles and landowners had a large enough workforce.

Because this place is rich in resources, it can support so many people.

Unlike in the mountainous areas, where the harvest depends entirely on luck each year, nobles dare not support too many people.

The capital of the Red Maple Leaf Kingdom is located at the northernmost part of the plain.

To the east of the plain lies the sea, but there is also a mountain range between the plain and the sea.

Of course, this mountain range is not very high, but it blocks the storms at sea.

To protect the plains from the erosion of storms.

To the south of the plain are steep mountains, and on the other side of the mountains, there is said to be a kingdom.

That kingdom is connected to the Red Maple Leaf Kingdom by a great river.

The land route between the two countries is very difficult; they mainly rely on sea or water transport!

The Red Maple Leaf Kingdom is allied with the kingdoms to the south. It was once the southern province of the Vic Empire and is also known as the Southern Noble Kingdom.

The other side of the Red Maple Leaf Mountains, north of the Red Maple Leaf Kingdom, belonged to the former Northern Province, which was also inhabited by the Northern Nobles.

Southern and northern nobles have a long history of enmity.

During the Vig Empire, the southern nobles were the ruled nobles!

Because the Vig Empire originated from northern noble families.

During the years the empire existed, the southern nobles were oppressed by the northern nobles. So when the empire ceased to exist, the entire continent was divided into two alliances: the Northern Alliance and the Federal Alliance.

The flag of the Red Maple Leaf Kingdom features a red maple leaf, but the edges of the maple leaf are gold.

It's already springtime on the plains here, and you can see that a lot of the land has been plowed!

Water from the north and west of the Red Maple Leaf Kingdom flows through the mountains and converges on this plain, creating a network of rivers that flow across it!

These rivers are not only rich in resources, but also bring abundant water, ensuring that the entire plain is never short of water.

In addition, it is located near the sea.

The humid marine environment and unique basin structure made this plain the kingdom's largest granary.

"Your Mightiness!"

"Your Excellency!!" Yang Bo's game character rode his horse slowly towards the capital city.

They could already see the capital city in the distance when suddenly someone shouted loudly. Yang Bo didn't realize it was someone calling him until the person came up to him and shouted again.

"?" Yang Bo looked at the man suspiciously; he looked like a businessman.

"Your Mightiness!"

"Are you heading to the capital?" asked a middle-aged man.

“Yes!” Yang Bo nodded.

"Could you please help us carry some goods? We offer a reward!" the middle-aged man asked respectfully, bowing and scraping.

Yang Bo knew about this, because nobles were exempt from taxes.

Other people are taxed differently depending on their status.

Generally, taxes are levied as a percentage of the value of the goods brought along in the process.

Local farmers or local freelancers have a certain tax-free allowance, meaning that they are only taxed if the goods they bring exceed a certain amount, and the tax levied is very low.

Because most of the goods sold by local farmers or free people are products they produce themselves.

The main supplies were vegetables, meat, and other handicrafts; these were essential materials for ensuring the operation of the capital.

In addition, local merchants will collect a tax of about five percent on the goods.

This is just a tax levied when entering the city; another tax is levied when selling goods inside the city.

Foreign merchants were taxed even more, mainly to protect domestic merchants and domestic handicrafts.

"Are you from out of town?" Yang Bo turned around and saw a group of horse-drawn carriages.

“Yes, we are merchants from the Duchy of Landis, and we are carrying exquisite crystals and spices,” the man said.

"Feel sorry!"

"What I dislike most is people who break the law." Yang Bo dared not do such underhanded things; who knew if it was the game's official team setting him up?

Because if such a thing is reported to the kingdom, the person will be subject to a heavy fine.

This is because it would affect the interests of businesspeople in related industries within the country.

Because the money these people give him can't possibly be as high as the taxes he pays.

The kingdom has always taken taxation very seriously, as it is related to the kingdom's expenditures.

In addition, the kingdom suffered a defeat in the war against the northern nobles last year!
There will probably be another fight this year!
Losing a war means paying compensation, and preparing for the next war also requires money!

After Yang Bo finished speaking, he rode away!
If he were a local nobleman, Yang Bo would dare to do this.

As an outsider, if I were to do these things, it would be disrespectful to the local nobles, because some of them specialize in such activities.

There are far more merchants here than in the mountains.

Moreover, people are already fishing in the river here.

Of course, these fish will eventually be sent to the city and become food on the dining table.

Of course, they would be sent to the tables of people from different social classes according to their social standing.

The capital city here is very magnificent, situated beside a large river, and also has a port!

This river flows south and also leads to the sea.

There is a river to the east of the capital and another river to the north.

To the west is a mountain, and to the south is a plain.

Those who travel from the plains to the northern countries must pass through the city.

Because the river to the east flows from those countries to the north.

There is a road that leads to other countries along this river!
This road is just on the west side of the river!
However, the northern mountainous region is now occupied by the kingdom.

A checkpoint was established outside the mountainous area.

The entire city wall is about fifteen meters high and is built entirely of stone blocks!
After entering the city, you can also see the towering royal city.

The royal city was higher than the outer city!

Yang Bo, still in control of his game character, first checked into a hotel and then went to report to the military headquarters.

"An outsider?" These military personnel recognized Yang Bo's identity at a glance!

Then Yang Bo was given a transfer order, with a deadline of twenty days to arrive at Hongshubao!
Redwood Castle is the northernmost fortress in the kingdom.

He didn't even have a chance to speak with Yang Bo, nor did he see the Minister of the Army, let alone have an audience with His Majesty the King.

Yang Bo was also aware of his status as an outsider and how these people didn't like him!
So after returning to the hotel, I planned to stay one night and leave the next morning.

However, Yang Bo decided to inquire about the information first!

Yang Bo went to the tavern, ordered a drink, and handed two silver coins to the bartender: "I want to know about Redwood Fortress!"

“Three silver coins!” the bartender said, looking at the two silver coins.

Yang Bo took out three more silver coins; the previous two were just tips.

"A major battle is likely to break out over there in the next few months!"

"So some nobles from there used their connections to come back, and then the kingdom recruited many other nobles to go there."

"In addition, a caravan will be heading to Redtree Fortress the day after tomorrow."

"Alternatively, you can go to No. 15 South Street; the pay will be quite generous." This bartender was referring to going to pick up something.

"Where can I find the best weapons?" Yang Bo asked again.

If I'm going to the front lines, I definitely need to prepare my equipment.

"No. 13 East Street, just tell me my name, and I'll have all sorts of good stuff!"

"Also, a foreign circus has recently opened at No. 48 South Street. I think you will like it."

"And if you don't want to go, you just need to prepare two thousand gold coins!" The bartender's last sentence implied that he had connections and could get him out of the way!
However, Yang Bo felt it would be good to go there and see what kind of skills those people would offer.

Furthermore, staying here is not a good option, since I am not a nobleman here.

If these local nobles find out that I have too much money, I might end up in a bad situation. I know what kind of people nobles are.

"Thank you!" Yang Bo planned to buy a set of equipment and then go to Redtree Fortress so he could prepare for his real-world business.

(End of this chapter)