Antonio left the manor with the bottle of poison. As soon as he left, Diana asked Brian with a puzzled look,""Lord Brian, why did you let Antonio do this kind of mission? I think he might disappoint you.”
At this moment, Brian strolled on the green flagstones of the garden and said unhurriedly,""Are you worried that he will miss?"
Diana nodded and replied," Not only am I worried that he will fail, but I'm also worried that he might not dare to make a move at all. He might even report you to the King."”
In fact, Diana's family had been professional teachers for the royal family for generations. As a result, her family had experienced too many conspiracies and coups in the palace. Even she herself was the same. Especially when she was seven years old, she witnessed the old king's bloody attempt to seize the regime from her brother. The king back then was not as 'kind' as he was now. During that coup, the old king personally killed his own brother and two nephews.
Therefore, Diana felt that Brian's action this time was a little risky.
Brian shook his head and chuckled.""Do you know Antonio?"
"Of course." Diana nodded and recounted as if she was counting her family's treasures." Antonio was born on September 14th, 1462 of the Haiyuan Calendar. He was born into a declining noble family. His parents died early and he was staying at his uncle's house. Fortunately, he was able to become a clerk in the palace due to his talent and noble status. He likes to study oil paintings and write short stories. He has been in the palace for six years and is very popular with the palace maids…"
Before Diana could finish, Brian interrupted him."Enough, enough, Diana. What you said is information. It's not very accurate, not refined enough, and not on the main points.”
"Hmm?" Diana looked at Brian in confusion.
"First of all, the clerk only records the daily trivialities of the palace. He has no power, nor does he have any benefits. Secondly, Antonio was still young, and men would find it hard to resist the temptation of wealth and power. Unfortunately, he had no background, no connections, and no money. He was a typical nobleman. As a result, he stayed in the position of clerk for six years and was depressed.”
Brian was sitting on a rattan chair in the garden. He picked a flower and sniffed it before throwing it away."I don't like the smell of this flower. Dig it out and plant it again.”
"Yes, Master. Rem will deal with it now.”The little maid immediately went to find the workers.
"But according to my understanding of Antonio, he's always been cautious and doesn't have the guts to kill a king. Especially when Duke August came to the capital this time, he was scared out of his wits.”Diana said again.
"Come here." Brian hooked his finger at Diana, who immediately walked to Brian's side, wrapped her arms around his neck, and sat on Brian's lap.
" Listen," Brian chuckled." There are three kinds of people in this world. You can't judge their ability to act based on their appearances."”
"What three kinds of people?" Diana asked.
Brian sneered." Politicians, gamblers, and gentlemen. These three types of people can do anything for their own desires. They can even sell their souls. Therefore, don't underestimate people's desires."”
Diana frowned slightly, deep in thought. Then, she suddenly asked a very sensitive question,""What about Lord Brian?"
"What do you think?" Brian laughed.”
"Lord Brian is the one who controls everything…" Diana whispered.
……
At the port of Canaba, the city hall was crowded with people. Not only were merchants, nobles, and officials gathered in the city hall, but also representatives of the citizens of Canaba.
There were more than a hundred representatives of the citizens, and they were all here to oppose Brian's " people's sponsorship of consolation money."
"It's only right and proper for the navy to protect us. Why should we pay them?”
"Most of the taxes we pay to the king every year are given to the world government. Their navy has no right to ask us for money anymore!”
"Yeah, pirates have been wreaking havoc in the past few years. Although our neighborhood is still safe, the city's economy is still showing negative growth. Everyone's recent situation is not good.”
The representatives of the citizens were agitated and strongly condemned Brian's shameless behavior.
Chief Lionel didn't say anything. Although he was very close to Brian because of his daughter, this time Brian even wanted to take his money. It was simply bullying. That was why he allowed the representatives of the citizens to hold this public hearing to discuss how to deal with this matter.
"Good news, Chief Shi, there's good news!”
At this moment, hurried footsteps could be heard.
Reiner quickly stood up. His gaze pierced through the thick human wall and saw Saroma behind it.
Saroma was the City Hall's liaison officer and was responsible for communicating with the officials of the World Government. This time, Saroma learned from the officials of the World Government that Brian was being transferred back to the headquarters.
"What did you say? Brian is being transferred back to the navy headquarters?!”
"Is this news true?"
"Hurry up and say something!"
The nobles, merchants, and officials questioned Saroma in unison.
Saroma did not have time to catch her breath and nodded vigorously." It's absolutely true. Also, the news was delivered to the governor's office of West Ocean a few days ago. I've confirmed with the governor's office that Brian will be promoted to lieutenant general and work in the staff office of the headquarters!”
"Humph, I see. It seems that Brian wants to make a fortune and return to the headquarters.”
"Yes, the advisor of the headquarters doesn't have any real power. If he doesn't make a fortune now, he won't have a chance to return to the headquarters.”
"Then do we still have to give him the money?”
"Give it to him? Do you think there's too much money? Besides, he was about to be transferred back to the headquarters. If he gave him the money, wouldn't he have to give it to his next successor?”
"Mm, then I won't give it to them. I don't believe that they would dare to snatch it openly.”
The merchants, officials, and nobles had reached an agreement. As for the representatives of the citizens, they had no chance to participate in the discussion and decision-making because they were just cannon fodder that had been tricked.
In a corner of the City Hall, Shirley quietly took out the phone bug that Brian had given her and contacted Brian to tell him the City Hall's decision.
However, shortly after the call ended, gunshots and explosions sounded in the port. Hundreds of pirates rushed into the port.
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