Don't call me evil god

Chapter 614: All the nobles are talented actors

If the previous sentence had not completely hit the soft spot of the kingdom nobles present, especially the manor nobles.

Then His Majesty Kenredin's next words are the real killer move:

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.”

"The monster Red Tide will become more dangerous, and the cultists will act more rampantly. I think we should also increase our strength as much as possible, and no longer be limited to the King's Army and the Crusaders of the Glorious God Cult."

"The kingdom now needs a new, powerful force like the Crusaders that we can trust."

"In peacetime, they search and eliminate cultists throughout the country and eliminate all hidden dangers; in wartime, they go to the border to guard and fight the most dangerous monsters."

"Professionals who have passed the blessing and strength tests can voluntarily respond to the king's call and join this powerful action army that is ready to fight at any time."

"This army will become the kingdom's true elite in the future!"

"What do you think?"

This statement came out.

The throne room was in an uproar.

The manor nobles who previously looked at their eyes with their noses, their noses with their mouths, and their mouths with their hearts, can now only be described in two words.

Anxious!

Everyone quickly became red-faced and rushed to speak up to express their objections:
"Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. There are still many issues that need to be discussed. How can we make a decision now?"

"Where will the corps be stationed? How will training be arranged? How will supplies be provided? How will the structure be set up? These have not yet been decided!"

"I think so too! Your Majesty! Now is not the right time!"

"For such an important matter, I think we should gather as many noble representatives as possible, so that everyone can discuss and vote on various issues and study them one by one!"

"..."

Kenredin glanced seriously at the nobles of the manor who were eager to argue and try to oppose this opinion, and said indifferently:

"Do you have any ideas now? Why weren't you so active when I was welcoming everyone to put forward their opinions and suggestions just now?"

Many nobles or their appointed representatives were choked.

The powerful fiefdom nobles who were seated on both sides of the throne close to the king had calm expressions, and were not as excited as the newly enthroned manor nobles.

They neither agreed nor expressed opposition to His Majesty Kenreddin's proposal.

The stance remains one of silent neutrality.

However, the deacon priest of the Church of the Glowing God's eyes lit up after hearing Kenreddin's suggestion.

"Your Majesty, may the glory protect you forever. I also think this is a very good idea!"

"After all, the number of Crusaders is limited, and once they are distributed to various parts of the kingdom, they are stretched even further."

"A new elite legion, I think - in terms of garrison planning, legion structure, and training on how to fight against cultists, the Glorious God Cult can provide assistance to the kingdom at any time!"

"The Crusaders have ample experience in combating cultists, and this legion has sufficient manpower. The combination of the two will surely produce perfect results!"

……

The manorial nobility objected;

The feudal nobles were neutral;

The Glorious Cult supports;

Three different identities form three subtly different positions.

Pete looked at Kenreddin sitting on the throne in awe, and he was patiently watching the people below quarreling. No wonder he was called a monarch with great talent and vision.

Apart from anything else, this plan, which was so simple and seemed to be a natural thing, made Pete see the art of playing politics.

The three positions in the throne room correspond to three different identities and three different interests.

The manor nobles found a lot of reasons to object, trying to prove in various ways that His Majesty the King's plan was not appropriate and advised caution.

Are they really thinking about this plan by performing so hard?

of course not!

The real reason is that many of them have become accustomed to the comfortable and high-welfare life year after year after being enthroned!
When Kenredin Mokred promulgated the Manorial Nobility Act, he provided these "new nobles" with a lot of conveniences and privileges.

A manor given as a free gift; a title symbolizing a noble status;
When a viscount begins, he can even get a share of the taxes collected in the territory;
There are many other benefits.

Except for responding to calls during monster red tides and protecting ordinary citizens of the kingdom when disasters break out, they are completely free at other times and can fully enjoy the benefits brought by the manor nobility with almost no obligations.

The situation in the Reyak Kingdom at that time was not as stable as it is now.

The border defense line has been lost for several consecutive years, and the people in the eastern region - both ordinary people and professionals - have been forced to pack up their belongings and flee westward for refuge during the monster red tide.

The more people ran, the more difficult it was to hold the defense line, and the situation became worse.

Only if Kenredin promises enough benefits will people be willing to respond to his call and go upstream to risk their lives to guard the border when the red tide of monsters breaks out.

The birth of manor nobility originated from the fact that there was no more extra land to be distributed within the kingdom.

in other words.

The benefits that the manor nobles have always enjoyed correspond to the turbulent times in the kingdom;

High benefits, high risks.

When the environment tends to be stable, they are enjoying high welfare that does not match their obligations.

Previously, His Majesty Kenreddin had remained silent.

Now, if this powerful action corps can really be established, who will be its "soldiers"?
Who else could it be except the manor nobles who have been canonized in recent decades!

Although it is true that the king's call was voluntary.

But the nobles of the manor have sworn allegiance to the Kingdom of Reyak and the king.

When the call is made, this voluntary action will become an obligation!
On the surface, there is no mention of manor nobles, but in fact... it expresses the same meaning everywhere:
Kenredin planned to take this opportunity to use a completely legitimate reason to cut the benefits he had promised to the new nobles, that is, the manor nobles!
Realign the benefits they can enjoy with their obligations!
We can also strengthen management and control over them in the form of a legion.

What's more important!

This plan did not harm the interests of the feudal nobles of the Kingdom of Reyak and the Cult of the Light.

They may even benefit from it.

Therefore, they will not be willing to stand on the same side as the emerging manor nobles, but will instead support King Kenreddin and help him promote the improvement and implementation of this plan!
Pete was secretly shocked.

Looking at these kingdom nobles with different expressions and "excellent acting skills".

What they are considering is not the stability of the kingdom, but whether their own interests are being infringed!
No wonder His Majesty Kenreddin sent spies to communicate with them in advance and cooperate in completing this "performance" of the audience.

Pete wouldn't be surprised at all if some of these guys were willing to take risks and collude with cultists for their own benefit!
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