The epic story of green monsters

Chapter 1273

Since Allen's return, Green Field Headquarters and the North have seemed to be injected with a powerful energy, bursting forth with boundless vitality once again.

Albad, the strategist of the Greenfield tribe, abandoned his duties as the frontline commander, which had gradually fallen into a stalemate, and returned to the Greenfield tribe's headquarters. The first thing he did was to once again begin a purge and reorganization of the entire tribe.

Countless corrupt and degenerate officials have been arrested and convicted in the past century. One moment they were arrogant and powerful department heads, and the next they were imprisoned. During the rapid investigation, they were either convicted and reduced to slave laborers, sent to work in the most miserable mining areas, or they were simply beheaded and became human pig specimens dried out outside the execution ground.

The families behind them also suffered a heavy blow. The families that had gradually risen to prominence by relying on the illegal income obtained by these officials in their positions had their properties confiscated as public property after the illegal activities were investigated. This property was added to the public treasury of the Green Field tribe, which not only filled the deficit of the past years but also alleviated the tribe's consumption during the long war.

The vacant positions became the perfect place for a group of capable people that Albad brought back from the front lines after his return. With the addition of these talents who had gained experience on the battlefield, and the vitality brought about by the reorganization, the Green Field tribe, which had been somewhat bloated and bureaucratic, underwent a complete transformation.

Even the members within the Thorn Ring were greatly shaken. Although each member maintained an independent management system on the surface, the leaders of each tribe, who regarded the Green Field's movements as a barometer for their respective tribes, had no choice but to bite the bullet and rush forward when they saw the Green Field headquarters making such a big move. Even if they were unwilling to involve the existing vested interests and disrupt the current power balance, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and rush forward.

Since all the tribes are now deeply intertwined with the Green Field tribe in terms of economy, military, and other aspects, and the Green Field tribe's power structure at its core has undergone tremendous changes, how could these vassal tribes possibly escape unscathed?!

In order to protect themselves, the clan leaders of each member tribe who were associated with the corrupt and degenerate members of the Green Field Tribe launched their own channels and used various means to curry favor with the Green Field Tribe's high-ranking officials, hoping to avoid being affected by the Green Field's power purge.

"...As long as I'm not implicated this time, I will serve you to the death in any situation where I am needed!"

Laurent, the kobold, comes from the Urok tribe and was originally the head of the tribe's foreign trade department, which was also the department most affected by the Greenfield power purge.

With the backing of the Green Field Merchant Guild, Laurent's family has grown increasingly powerful in Ulock over the years. They have not only completely monopolized the tribe's foreign trade channels, but have also used a lot of money to pave the way for many middle and lower-level leaders, extending their reach into the power sphere of other families in the tribe.

If his generation can produce a legendary powerhouse, he will have the opportunity to promote that descendant to the position of tribal leader, thus bringing his family to an unprecedented height.

But who could have imagined that the once thriving scene would be plunged into a huge crisis by the sudden change brought about by foreign forces? If Laurent loses his current position as business manager, then his family's source of income will most likely be forced to stop. Even if the family has accumulated a considerable amount of assets over the years and can hold on for a while, there is a fear that other families will take this opportunity to kick their family when they are down and carve up their family's interests together with the current leader's family.

To avoid the worst possible outcome, Laurent personally went to Green Lake City to find a way out. After paying a heavy price, he was finally able to make contact with a newly promoted goblin manager who was in charge of trade relations between the Green Lake Merchant Guild and various races.

"It's not impossible for you to continue handling trade with the Green Field Merchant Guild, but your tribe has accumulated over 100,000 gold coins in unpaid goods over the years using various excuses. Furthermore, the previous goblin supervisor who took over from your tribe embezzled and misappropriated over 200,000 gold coins. If you can't make up these deficits, I won't be able to explain myself!"

Henry the goblin stroked his beard and said with difficulty, "I just took over the mess left by the previous manager. I have to clean up the mess he made first, otherwise these problems will be pinned on my head during the next tribal cleanup and reorganization, and will become the reason for my execution."

“I understand. This kind of thing shouldn’t be your responsibility or risk. It’s our problem, and we’ll handle it ourselves.” The dog-headed man, who had long been involved in the bureaucratic world, was well aware of the deeper meaning behind these words. He nodded repeatedly, offered a toast, and made a promise: “As long as I’m in this position, I will do my best to fill these holes. Even if it means using my personal assets, I will absolutely not allow the public property of our two races to be damaged.”

He said this without the slightest embarrassment. Why were the two tribes in such a deficit? Wasn't it because of his corruption with the former Greenfield commander? Now, looking at his righteous and heartbroken appearance, Henry, the goblin who had just come from the battlefield and was promoted to this position because of his military merits and abilities, was filled with contempt. However, in order to complete the task assigned to him by Commander Albad, he raised his glass to drink without showing any resentment.

"It's good that you have this awareness. As long as we handle the beginning and end properly, it's not impossible to continue dealing with trade matters with you."

Before appointing his trusted confidants to their posts, Elder Albad held a secret meeting and made relatively clear demands on how they should act after taking office.

The primary purpose of this tribal purge, and the handling of other tribal leaders, was not only to eliminate the corrupt elements within the tribes and the Thorn Ring organization, but also to prepare for a major event that would impact the entire North and even the Mansa Wilderness.

For this important matter, the tribe had to concentrate all its resources and manpower to promote many crucial arrangements.

For example, procuring large quantities of magical plant materials, or requesting other tribes to cooperate in promoting the worship of the God of Food...

The surface of the tribal purge is to eliminate corrupt officials, but the deeper meaning is to use the wealth and resources accumulated by these corrupt officials over the years to replenish the tribal common property. For other members of the tribal leadership who are not from the Green Field tribe, the methods can be more lenient. The goal is to both scrape a layer of fat off them and at the same time use this as leverage to make them contribute to the preaching of the God of Food Church in their tribe.

Although the Green Field tribe could effectively influence and even dominate the formulation and execution of many major plans of other tribes, these tribes still had nominal leaders, and the eyes and ears of the Church of Nature were constantly monitoring and restricting the Green Field tribe's power expansion. Therefore, there were still great forces within each tribe that resisted the Green Field tribe's leadership.

Unable to contend with the Greenfields' powerful dominance within the North, they turned their attention to external forces for support, and the Church of Nature, the most powerful force in the Wilderness, naturally became their last lifeline.

This is also a major reason why the Church of the God of Food has been relatively slow in spreading its faith and developing its followers among other tribes in recent years.

"Please rest assured, just watch my performance from now on!!!"

Sensing the softening tone in the other party's words, the kobold Laurent quickly pushed a wooden box that he had prepared beforehand in front of Henry, while patting his chest excitedly to make a guarantee to Henry.

Henry calmly opened the wooden box halfway, revealing a fine piece of equipment gleaming with a cold light. He didn't refuse it, but after showing a slight expression of satisfaction, he placed the wooden box beside him.

Seeing that the goblin had accepted his gift, Laurent felt much relieved. He then served the goblin food and wine with even greater enthusiasm, and the two chatted warmly.

As soon as the party ended and everyone dispersed, the goblin carrying the wooden box immediately rushed towards the city lord's castle to report the details of the banquet to the relevant personnel. He also handed over the gifts he had just received, showing no sign of having been bribed in the slightest.