Magic Mech Wars Steel Torrent-Chapter 107 Internal Troubles, Still Internal Troubles

At the same time.

In the Kingdom of Avisu.

Due to Sulian's previous public opinion and rumor propaganda, the number of troops in the Peter Holy Domain has rapidly increased to 50,000 and even exceeded that number.

And these additional soldiers are currently in a reserve status. Then Esha, under the guise of "engineers," has them reclaim new land, build the foundations of new factories, and the foundations of roads as part of their daily training.

When it's time for farming, they will also transfer to the Ministry of Agriculture to assist with agricultural work.

According to the kingdom's estimation, the number of private troops in the Peter Holy Domain is probably already around 55,000.

Meanwhile.

At the military factory, the "former magic vehicle factory" that seemingly is only manufacturing plowing machines, the amount of steel it uses has started to arouse suspicion in the kingdom, and people have been sent to investigate.

But with the magic arrays set up by Esha and Polly, two powerful mages, those who are at most seventh-rank Arch Magicians can't see through what's hidden behind the "former magic vehicle factory" at all.

In the end, they can only believe that there are too many new buildings to be constructed, so the steel consumption is a bit higher, and it's not for manufacturing other items.

The kingdom really can't imagine that while Esha hired the earth mages of this country just for building railways, he had already hired dwarf craftsmen and their mages early on, completely hollowing out the mountain behind the "former magic vehicle factory."

The scale of the military factory he built is larger than any military factory in the entire Kingdom of Avisu!

Even...

Counting the new magic core manufacturing factory, it has already exceeded the total military production capacity of the entire Kingdom of Avisu!

Although the whole kingdom is in a stable stage and doesn't have many military-related ideas, it's extremely astonishing that a small territory exceeds the total military production of the whole kingdom!

Although the kingdom doesn't have direct evidence yet, it has vaguely realized this.

...

In the capital city of the Kingdom of Avisu, Smo.

In the magnificent imperial palace.

The current king, who is Esha's biological elder brother, Suman Chivero.

At this moment, he is looking at the ministers in the main hall with a serious expression.

Compared with Esha, this king is much older. And with his strength as only a seventh-rank Arch Magician, with a normal lifespan, he is always on the verge of abdicating.

"I'll be straightforward now. Esha's ability to amass wealth far exceeds my imagination. The profits from the magic vehicles alone were enough to make him wealthy. But now, with a series of reforms and new economic models he initiated, relying on the magic vehicles he controls, he can be said to hav

e already controlled the main economic situation of the entire kingdom."

"The most crucial thing is that he obviously spread public opinion and rumors within his territory, causing the number of private troops in the territory to skyrocket."

"Although nominally he only has 30,000 private troops, if we count his reserve forces, special engineers, etc., it should already exceed 55,000."

"Also, in the past year, he has built too many factories and manufactured too many magic vehicles and plowing machines. With almost all the technologies and new research and development in his hands, we simply can't know the actual steel consumption. We can only rely on the data he submits."

"I have a bad feeling," King Chivero said directly and seriously.

Laying out such things clearly for all the ministers obviously shows that he feels the situation has developed to a point where it's difficult for him to control.

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There's no way around it.

Not to mention the issues of the number of troops and steel consumption, just the fact that Esha's economic model combined with the wealth accumulation ability of magic vehicle transportation has already exceeded the entire kingdom's financial revenue in just one year makes him feel a deep sense of

fear!

The gold trading houses, insurance companies, and exchanges!

These three things have grown at an extremely terrifying speed!

Those old nobles, manor lords, and wealthy merchants!

All of them, like cats smelling fish, have rushed in furiously, just to obtain the magic vehicle transportation permission approved by Esha. They are even willing to give up part of their interests directly and integrate into the forces of Prince Esha and Duke Alfred!

An incredibly astonishing growth rate!

Now, about 20% of the large and medium-sized chambers of commerce in the entire kingdom have already reached cooperation with Esha and his group, and nearly 30% of them want to cooperate with them. It is expected that cooperation and integration will be carried out one after another this year!

Because the routes of the magic vehicles are still expanding, and the routes previously approved for Esha have not been fully built yet!

Even!

The railway networks in the two island areas of Cindy Island have already been planned in advance.

That is to say, as long as it's a district and someone has the intention of doing business, they will prioritize thinking about cooperating with Esha's forces!

...

"But Your Majesty, there is no evidence to infer that the rumors in Prince Esha's territory were spread by themselves. According to the spies we sent before, we also saw that their only grandson appeared at the conscription site, and he didn't even know about it and tried to dissuade the common peop

le from joining the army," a minister said.

"He was only twelve years old last year. Even if there's something going on, would Esha tell him?" another minister retorted.

"Not necessarily. That's his only grandson. Even if he wants to do something, won't he have to inherit it in the future?" some ministers also had this thought.

"So you mean to say that Prince Esha really has some ulterior motives? Since last year, he has taken the initiative to increase the proportion of taxes he pays each month. Would someone with such intentions be so generous in handing over money now?" the Minister of Finance said coldly.

"Yeah, it's just a few more soldiers. At most, they can be considered militia. They haven't even worn decent weapons and equipment. I'm afraid several of them together can't even defeat a wild boar."

A minister made a joking comment, and some people laughed along.

It's obvious that those who laughed basically held an optimistic attitude. At least they didn't think that 55,000 miscellaneous troops could cause any trouble.

Looking at the different attitudes of these ministers, King Chivero felt extremely heavy in his heart.

Especially...

Those with different attitudes obviously belonged to the factions of different princes in the current situation.

That is to say.

The problem he is facing now is not only from his younger brother, Prince Esha, but also from his sons who are eager to inherit the throne as his age increases, those princes who are itching to act!

...

For a moment, King Chivero seemed to understand something.

Looking at the ministers below, looking at the expressions that were faintly revealed on their faces.

It seemed that he was really getting old.

...

The powerful ministers thought that his power was on the decline, and the forces of the prince factions began to have their own considerations.

Rather than saying that they were worried about the expansion of Prince Esha's forces, it would be more accurate to say that they were actually hoping for it!

Because as long as there is someone to disrupt the situation at this time, the "prince" they each bet on will have a greater chance of succeeding to the throne!

When the time comes and the succession is successful, they can directly overthrow the promises made by the original king, that is, Chivero, and take back the magic vehicle transportation permission of Prince Esha. Then wouldn't all the problems be solved?

As for those 55,000 private troops, aren't they just a bunch of rabble?

If they can assemble 500 knight mechas, that would be the limit, right?

The entire kingdom has a number of knight mechas in the tens of thousands. It's obvious who has the 20-to-1 advantage, isn't it?

The succession to the throne will happen in the next two years.

In two years, can Prince Esha, who only has the Peter Holy Domain, really turn the situation upside down?

Everyone doesn't take Prince Esha seriously.

Everyone is thinking about the upcoming succession of the prince.

Everyone has already been acting duplicitously towards the current aging king.

This is...

The current political situation in the Kingdom of Avisu.

...

King Chivero looked at everything in front of him and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Esha, as the younger brother we loved the most, are you really..."

"Is everything within your plan?"

"At this time, I no longer have the strength to interfere with you."

"Even if a new king succeeds to the throne in the future, the unconsolidated regime will probably find it difficult to shake you."

"Returning the magic vehicle transportation permission in ten years. Indeed, they don't understand what this ten years means."

King Chivero has already understood.

...

The ministers in the hall are waiting for him to grow old and for the new prince they serve to succeed to the throne, so that they can enjoy greater guarantees of power. And now, for him, the old king, what decisions he wants to make no longer matter.

No one will care about the thoughts of someone whose power is on the decline.

He, seemingly sitting high on the throne.

In fact, in the hearts of these people, his lofty figure no longer exists.

Who would care about a king who is about to abdicate?

You're not a bloody and powerful emperor. You're just an ordinary king who succeeded to the throne peacefully and has been living in a comfortable environment.

But!

King Chivero suddenly stood up!

He looked at the ministers in the hall with a determined look in his eyes!

If I abdicate!

These guys will definitely prioritize consolidating their positions in the regime and will launch a full-scale struggle centered around the new king!

Within ten years, they will never seriously deal with the matter of Esha!

Only now, and it must be now!

...

The ministers looked at His Majesty the King, who had stood up, with confusion.

"Pass on my order!"

"Now, launch a new investigation into the power structures of Prince Esha and Duke Alfred. All suspicious factory activities will be re-examined!"

"And immediately send an order to Prince Esha, demanding that he immediately reduce the number of his private troops and bring it down to 20,000 within three months!"

King Chivero has made up his mind!

Some things must be done by himself!

Otherwise, when that young prince succeeds to the throne and those ministers who only know about power struggles continue their open and secret struggles, it will be too late!

"Your Majesty, this... isn't appropriate, is it?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, please think twice. Now that Prince Esha has taken the initiative to promise to return the magic vehicle transportation permission in ten years and has always maintained an image of paying more taxes, doing this is really difficult to convince the public."

"We have just investigated Prince Esha. Indeed, this approach..."

Most of the ministers unanimously refused this time.

Even those who had previously been suspicious of Esha thought this approach was inappropriate.

Even if there is going to be some action, it shouldn't be so forceful.

Otherwise, with Prince Esha's current external image, if even he is treated like this, what will the other princes and dukes think in their hearts?

Won't they all think that the kingdom just can't stand anyone making money and living well?

There is no justifiable reason for this action, and it can't convince the public!

"Now, I am still the king!" Chivero emphasized clearly!

Suddenly, all the ministers fell silent.