Chapter 573: 573
 

The Candidate for the CEO

Day 14.

The wind and waves were still turbulent.

The storm on the twelfth day was intensifying the turmoil.

On that day, Norman, the former governor of the Blue Wave Province, took the thorns and begged for forgiveness. He kowtowed every three steps and went to the Tidal Sound Manor to ask for forgiveness. Then, the drone flew to the city and the loudspeaker broadcasted in real time. The former ruler and the current ruler of the distant port performed a crosstalk for the people of the city.

This one was called ” Mr. Kang angrily rebukes the former governor of Far Harbor.”

Those harsh words were like a cold wind, blowing in the hearts of all the nobles of Distant Harbor who were hoping for luck, making them feel bone-deep despair.

All the citizens of Distant Harbor heard the anger of His Highness Kant.

But nothing happened.

Most of them were just very touched and grateful, but this kind of feeling and gratitude was no different from the feeling of being touched when they heard the governor’s words ” petition for the peaceful lives of innocent citizens “.

They were still very far away from waking up.

In fact, many people would never truly wake up in this lifetime.

However, just like a farmer, no matter what the season was like, no matter what the year’s harvest was like…

– Sowing was necessary.

There might be pests, droughts, cold waves, storms, and heavy rains. Even if the ears were ripe, the fruits might not be good. No one knew what would happen in the future, and the results of hard work might not be satisfactory, but at least one thing was certain.

That was…The land was fertile.

All the farmers had to do was to water and nourish the crops, isolate the pests, and pray silently.

After hearing the final ultimatum, some nobles became crazy and ruthless. They tried to create chaos in the city that day, set fire to people, and then waited for an opportunity to escape.

However, they knew nothing about true power. With the assistance of the Tribunal, Horus had already completed a bit of cyberization in the city of Distant Harbor with the help of the information platform and a large number of information receiving ends of the Knight Astolford. Big Brother’s Gaze and Fear had already been established.

Two minutes after the arson, the two dragons had already taken off and arrived at the scene of the incident in twenty-three seconds. They used their powerful magic power to draw away a large amount of air elements in the area and instantly extinguished the fire. The Rebel Society’s rapid response team that arrived later used life detection spells to search for suspects hiding nearby. Horus used drones to scan the Face Recognition and quickly identified the criminals.

Arcete, who had been given the title of ” Whip ” by Kant, had already submitted his pledge of allegiance on the eighth day. As the chief interrogation expert of the Rebel Society, he began torturing the arsonists.

Even though the mastermind had hidden and cut through the layers of orders, they knew nothing about the power of big data.

Horus ‘drone had been wandering around the streets for more than ten days, specifically recording people who did not register their identity cards. Unless the mastermind had planned to do something more than ten days ago, and then specially found some private soldiers to hide in their mansions and castles for more than ten days to prevent them from leaving, this level of separation and concealment was meaningless in front of the computing power of artificial intelligence.

Horus used a few milliseconds to identify a few arsonists. He pulled up the records of the time and checked the people who had been in contact with him in the area at that time. He called out overnight to confirm their identities. He moved in layer by layer, pulling carrots and mud along the way, and finally locked onto the identity of the suspect.

After checking, he had indeed run away.

Since Brother Kang was watching every nobleman’s house, he must have escaped by hiding his identity. He continued to search along this line of thought.

In the end, they successfully intercepted the nobles who were involved in the case and tried to escape.

It took three hours and eighteen minutes.

During this period, they used the big data network, strong artificial intelligence, Skynet system, Dragon Air Force, the various departments of the Rebel Society, the naval fleets of the three countries, and the rangers of the Investigation Corps.

Kant then signed the Order of Clan Extermination.

Another Goethe noble family with a long history and deep heritage was uprooted. All honors and titles were revoked, and all wealth, industries, and reputation were taken back. All bloodlines were severed, and all records were erased.

At around 11 o’clock that night, all the nobles who were under house arrest in Distant Harbor were visited by the Rebel Suppression Society. Their identities were verified, and then His Highness Kant’s decision and punishment plan for the traitors were announced.

The duration of the punishment plan was one year.

The immediate execution of the death penalty and the investigation of the property industry were carried out in several months.

And finally…Operation Annihilation.

” Wipe out all records and traces of the Garcia family in Distant Harbor. Destroy all related books, raze the family cemetery, change the name of the bridges, parks, and buildings named after them, and prohibit them from being mentioned in public. In a year’s time, make the citizens of Distant Harbor completely forget this selfish, cold, crazy, and hateful degenerate group. Make their rotten names become uncommon words that are only spoken by a few similarly rotten nobles.”

” The court will pursue and settle the collateral branches of the Garcia family in Goethe’s territory within a year until they give up their titles, surnames, and all the wealth, land, and industries obtained in the name of Garcia, or face complete physical and spiritual extinction.”

” From this day forth, anyone who dares to use the name of Distant Port Garcia and act in accordance with his bloodline and surname will be Kant’s enemy. We will not rest until one of us is dead. Anyone who is his friend will be Kant’s enemy and will be killed together.”

After hearing all the decisions, there were not many nobles who could stand on their own.

This was because the rebels had also read the warning that His Highness Kant had given to all the audiences.

“I want to tell you something.”

“I killed their entire family and even scattered the ashes of their ancestors. It wasn’t because they wanted to run away, nor was it because they still resisted me. It was because they didn’t take what I said today to heart.”

” What I said to Norman is also to you. I’m telling you, if you’re still used to ignoring the misery of civilians and even using them as tools to achieve your goals, I’ll make you pay the heaviest price. He didn’t understand, and even dared to set fire to the city, kill people, create chaos, and hurt the innocent. Then I’ll let these nobles know how cheap their family’s lives can be.”

” I only f * cking told you to treat them as humans. If you can’t even do that, what’s the point of living?”

“Also, if you guys are going to do something next time, you’d better be more confident.”

The deterrence of military might, stricter surveillance and patrolling of the wealthy districts, economic blockade, the dragons who came to collect debts, and Kant’s lackeys who began a large-scale counterattack and embezzled the benefits.

The nobles became crazier and crazier in fear, despair, and desperation.

On the 14th day, the city gates of Distant Harbor opened, and a convoy entered with a roar.

Kant welcomed them at the entrance of Tidal Sound Manor. Han Zezheng, quasi-general Kavisa, Master Niola, and Colonel Henry accompanied them. They watched as the alchemy chariots stopped, puffing smoke.

People jumped out of the cars, travel-worn but warm-hearted. There were about a hundred of them.

” Sir!” They bowed to Kant in unison.” Sir!”

A person from Aurora, dressed in white and with his long hair tied up, jumped down from the car at the front. He smiled at Kant, his smile as warm as the morning sun.

“Your Highness, you have done something big.”

Kant hugged him and put his arm around his shoulder. He turned around and said to the people at the entrance of the manor,” Let me introduce you. This is Hong San. He is my chief strategist and the chief historian of the shogunate. He is also the first ruler of the Second New Far Harbor City. He is my representative in the Western Continent.”

These words were meant for the fleet commanders of the three countries.

They would report Kant’s words to the country.

Then, the entire world would know that Kant’s chief minister had stepped onto the stage of the continent. He would fight against the famous ministers and generals of various countries for the benefit of his monarch.

Everyone revealed friendly smiles and greeted him politely.

Only Han Ze was looking at Hong San, who was standing beside Kant, with a complicated gaze.

Even though he was standing next to a mighty lord like Kant, who had awed the world and stirred the winds, this gentle young man did not hide his magnificence. When they stood together, they had the same black hair and bright eyes. They were in high spirits, like two bright stars. They were so young and so dazzling…

However, his hair had already turned white.

The most sincere and passionate time of his life had long been worn away to the point where he had no memories.

He was in a trance for a moment, and his heart was sour. However, he saw a white figure floating in front of him. The young man with the surname Hong had already arrived in front of him. He smiled and bowed.” Old Mister Han, I am Hong San. I have not yet received your…”

Han Zezheng was stunned for a moment before returning the greeting.

For some reason, he suddenly thought of his stupid unfilial son.

Perhaps he had been beaten lightly in the past few years.

Other than Hong San, there were another 126 people.

They were all from Valentan and were carefully selected by Hong San over the past ten days. There were both men and women, and their ages ranged from sixteen to thirty. They were quick-witted, kind-hearted, and strong-willed. Moreover, their hatred for the elves was not as deep as the sea, irreconcilable, or to the point where they would lose their minds and fight for their lives when they saw pointy ears.

These young people would become the backbone of the shogunate.

And the first batch of seeds.

Tidal Sound Manor had 90 rooms, and four people were allocated to a room. It was more than enough to fit them into the guest rooms. Han Zezheng was in charge of this matter, and he wanted to make the manor feel a little more human. Kant, on the other hand, brought Hong San to the study on the third floor.

Two minutes after she entered, Long Niang rolled her eyes and left.” Okay, okay, okay. I’ll go.”

” No, I didn’t ask you to leave.” Kant’s puzzled voice came from behind the door.

“The atmosphere, the atmosphere!” Long Niang shouted through the door.

Then, he walked away.

” That’s ridiculous.” Kant shrugged in the study.

He looked at Hong San, who smiled.” Impressive, Your Highness. I knew it was her.”

“.. What do you mean?”

“It’s respect.”

Kant rolled his eyes.” Oh, you guys. You’re always listening to rumors. There’s nothing going on between me and her…”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

“You…”

“Your Highness, tell me about the great things you’ve done.”

Hong San smiled and said,” His Highness rebuked the former governor Norman. Every word was so brilliant that it shook the soul. It’s no less than the speech at the Valentan National Cemetery. It will definitely be remembered by the world. Perhaps it won’t be long before there are artists who will adapt it into a play and sing it all over the world…”

” Really?” Kant narrowed his eyes.” Is it that exaggerated?”

Hong San smiled and said,” It’s not an exaggeration, Your Highness. Whether it’s an angry rebuke or a speech, these two proclamations are made from the heart and feelings. A compassionate heart and a kind nature will resonate, especially the passage a few days ago. To establish the lives of the people is already the words of a saint.”

Kant didn’t show any signs of happiness or complacency.

He snorted.” I didn’t say anything. What I said that day was just a warning. I just wanted the nobles to treat the people as humans and not abuse them to achieve their goals. Otherwise, I’ll beat them up. That’s all.”

“Just this kind of viewpoint, such a low moral requirement, is actually regarded as the words of a saint? What a sad and twisted world.”

Hong San consoled him,” If it’s about caring for the people and cherishing the common people, the saints and kings of ancient times have always been shouting about it. Even today, it’s also the moral standard of emperors and carnivores. But it’s easy to say, but difficult to do. I said that Your Highness is making a life for the people. It’s the words of a saint. I’m not praising you for your words. I’m just saying that you do what you say. For the sake of the joys and sorrows of the common people, you warn the powerful and challenge a huge class. If this isn’t a saint, what is it?”

Kant waved his hand.” Alright, alright. Stop praising me. It’s useless.”

“Who said it’s useless?”Hong San said seriously. Otherwise, why would I be standing here? Otherwise, why would the 126 Valentans downstairs come here? It was a good thing that His Highness could see through people’s hearts and was pragmatic in everything. It was true that the world was difficult. Most people were cunning, selfish, and ungrateful. They needed someone to wake them up and teach them. However, at the same time, there would be noble souls that were as bright as ever, illuminating the darkness…There is always hope.”

” Your Highness’s declaration will resound throughout the world,” he said softly.” It will certainly rouse these lost souls.”

“-when the young men of progress from all over the world appear before me and bow their heads.” Kant waved his hand.” It’s business. Let’s talk about business.”

“Please speak, Your Highness,” Hong Sanli said.

” Our focus will be on Sieget for a long time,” Kant said.

” The development of the underground world, the construction of the cities on the surface, the connection with the distant ports, the export of goods, values, influence, and power, forming a virtuous cycle. Therefore, I want to break the obstruction and monopoly of the old factions, return the focus of trade, clear out foreign enemies, compete with other countries, upgrade technology, expand production, awaken the wisdom of the people, and release productivity…There are many things.”

“There are some things that only I can do, so I will do it. There are also some things that I don’t have the time to do, or that I’m not good at doing, so you guys will do it. That’s why I called you here.”

Kant pointed at the map on the wall.” Distant Harbor is rotten to the core. Bureaucrats, soldiers, nobles, and merchants have overlapping identities and interests. I used the momentum of the grain war to start anew and completely overthrow the old system. With the help of military force and economic advantages, this city will quickly complete its transformation.”

” During this process, you will assist me in governing this city, paying special attention to the details. You will be the first leader of the new government of Faraway Harbor. The young people of Valentan that you have brought will become the backbone of Faraway Harbor as soon as possible. Horus will temporarily assist you. We will govern and develop this city with new efficiency, ideas, ideas, and tools…”

Modern administrative systems, even super-modern technology, advanced tools, and ideas would greatly improve the efficiency of management. Since they had already controlled the distant port, they could not let it operate as inefficiently as before.

Kant had often shared these concepts with Hong San. With his intelligence, it was not difficult for him to understand them.

However…

“Temporarily?” Hong San asked.

Kant shrugged.” Yes. Horus doesn’t like to do such trivial and boring work. His efficiency isn’t that high. He prefers combat and military technology development.”

“Then what should we do in the future?”the people of Aurora asked hesitantly.

” I promised him that I would find a replacement plan as soon as possible. Leave it to me.”

“Yes.”

Since Kant had said so, Hong San was relieved.

” Then, Your Highness, I understand.”

He thought for a moment and drew a few strokes on the whiteboard beside him.” All political affairs are divided into internal affairs and external affairs. Internal affairs are the integration of distant ports, the mobilization of resources, and the development and construction. What about external affairs?”

“Other than the upcoming negotiation between the three countries, does Your Highness have any other plans?” Hong San turned around and asked.

“Yes.”

Kant nodded and said,” The economic war in Distant Harbor is being waged by the foreign funds of the Broken Islands. They are stirring up trouble everywhere. We have captured many big fish. Arsett has already asked enough questions. It’s a good time to settle old and new grudges together. Anyway, Distant Harbor wants to regain its position as a trade hub. The Broken Islands will definitely stop and destroy it at all costs. Since there is no room for negotiation, let’s just kill them.”

Hong San considered for a moment.” We can try to get some favorable conditions in the negotiations. I don’t suggest that Your Highness drown the entire Broken Islands with a Forbidden Spell.”

” Of course.” Kant nodded.” I understand.”

It was one thing to have nuclear weapons, but it was another to use them frequently.

“In that case, I have one last question.”

Hong San nodded in satisfaction. He then asked Kant,” Your Highness’s vision for the Siege Corporation is that the economic, technological, military, and even political missions that the company will undertake are not trivial. It requires a capable and trustworthy person to take up the position of CEO. I really can’t split my attention and take care of both. It’s actually a good thing that Mr. Han wants to be an official. It’s not good for his family if he becomes the CEO of Siege Corporation. Then, who should be the CEO?”

Kant shrugged. We can only slowly discover talents.”

Hong San suddenly revealed a mysterious smile. There is an old acquaintance who is very suitable for this position and will definitely be very willing.”

Kant looked confused. Then, he thought of something.” You mean…”

“Yes.”

Hong San smiled.” Your Highness, let’s send a letter and an invitation. It has to be more formal. What do you think?”

Therefore, after Hong San left, Kant bit his pen and looked at the letter in front of him. He huffed and puffed as he thought for a long time. He had thought for a long time just about the title at the beginning.

Then he reluctantly wrote the first line.

“My dear friend…”

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P1: After the previous chapter, it was time for the Sage. (Distant)