CHAPTER 513: CHAPTER 366 WAR CONTRACTING COMPANY_2

Although there are certainly many wrongly accused, what the Kingdom needs now is one voice; it requires discipline and order!

"A War Support Company? This is a very clever and ingenious idea..." Karol nodded, showing great interest. "The Eternal Domain’s industries within the Kingdom of Silvermane can indeed undertake the responsibility of material transportation and distribution. Your work efficiency and simplified logistical chain will surely allow the kingdom’s soldiers to resist the invaders without any further worries..."

Before Karol could finish, a civil official stood up and said loudly, "Your Majesty, war concerns the survival of the kingdom! We absolutely cannot hand over logistics to merchants; that would be irresponsible to our soldiers!"

"Yes! Commercial transportation and war have nothing in common. Entrusting the kingdom’s military logistics to merchants will only lead to disaster."

After a moment, once all opposing voices had subsided, Yan Xing spoke. "Everyone’s opinions are very pertinent. If the War Support Company were to hastily take over the kingdom’s military logistics, many issues would likely arise. So, how about this? The Eternal War Support Company will accept investments and also welcome kingdom officials to serve as consultants. I believe with everyone’s rich administrative experience, we can solve any problems that arise with the greatest speed."

Yan Xing’s words immediately silenced many.

With the powerful position of the Thunderous Swamp and Queen Karol showing approval for the War Support Company, this matter was essentially unstoppable. The reason everyone had been so agitated was that their piece of the cake was being completely taken away; naturally, they were furious from embarrassment.

Now, Lord Yan Xing’s intention was almost explicitly clear. "If you want to make money, you can come to me, and we can all earn money together!"

Although it might be less than what they used to make, it was much better than nothing.

Karol hadn’t expected Yan Xing to resolve her major problem with just a few words. A moment ago, she was still considering how to suppress the impending political unrest. Now, there was a place for the ministers who had been ousted from the political scene, so naturally, they lacked the motivation to cause trouble.

It truly was a work of political art! Everyone was assigned their place, clearly and unquestionably.

The meeting continued.

The peace faction, knowing their influence was waning, kept quiet to secure good positions in the soon-to-be-established War Support Company. Some who were not so bright and couldn’t see which way the wind was blowing cried out a few times, but with no one echoing them, they shrank back, unsure of what had happened.

The pro-war faction’s momentum surged. In the coming days, many high positions within the kingdom would become vacant, creating unprecedented opportunities for promotion.

The war philosophy of the Kingdom of Silvermane quickly unified. The War Machine began to turn, and the well-prepared kingdom military readied itself to face the Empire’s attack.

As for Yan Xing, to establish the Eternal War Support Company, he had no choice but to alter his schedule and remain in Dawnspirit City. The War Support Company was a contingency plan Yan Xing had devised on the spot based on the meeting’s situation. However, integrating so many departments, ensuring flawless distribution of war materials without affecting regular logistics, was a huge challenge.

First, he had to incorporate the Kingdom of Silvermane’s labor system into the War Support Company. It was crucial to strike at the upper echelon of the peace faction without causing lower-level workers to lose their jobs. However, the kingdom’s labor system was inefficient and riddled with severe corruption; integrating it met obstacles at every turn. Then there were those officials gradually reassigned to the company, each with mouths wide open, waiting for Lord Yan Xing to share the cake. If it weren’t for relieving Karol’s pressure, Yan Xing truly didn’t want to deal with these parasites.

"Brother Yan Xing, you’ve clearly lost weight these past few days," Karol said, pouring a glass of sweet wine for the hardworking Yan Xing before sitting on a nearby sofa. "It seems my ministers have caused you quite a bit of trouble."

Her role as queen had brought about a distinct change in her temperament, lending her an aura of oppressive dignity. But when Karol was by Yan Xing’s side, she was all womanly tenderness. She knew Yan Xing would not accept her, but she still loved this man who had changed her fate, in her own unique way.

Yan Xing put down the official document, picked up the wine glass, took a sip of the red wine, and spoke with a hint of fatigue. "I really can’t imagine how you usually deal with these people. I consider myself somewhat clever, but I still can’t understand their thoughts. How have they managed to survive until now?"

Karol held her own glass of red wine, leaning back comfortably in the sofa. "You’re too smart, Brother Yan Xing, and you see things from too far off. You think everyone can keep up with your thoughts, but the truth is, idiots are far more numerous than you imagine. They sit in high places by virtue of their birth and think they’re smart just because they’re up there. This is a problem ancient nations must face: decay. The Eternal Domain is filled with vitality because it’s new, but once the ruling class solidifies, it will inevitably face the same issues as the Kingdom of Silvermane. You think I’m relaxed because I’ve gotten used to it and have submitted. If it weren’t for your reminders and help, I wouldn’t have resolved to conduct a major overhaul of the kingdom."

Yan Xing knew that the rise and fall of powers were historical laws, and systems created by humans would ultimately be destroyed by human selfishness. It was just like the "Contrarian" and the "Executioner"; the world’s mechanisms don’t allow something to continuously strengthen to the point of challenging the world’s rules. If it did, an "Executioner" would coincidentally and reasonably appear to eliminate the "Contrarian."

Yan Xing, seeming to gain a deeper understanding of the world’s mechanisms, felt a shiver.

Perhaps I’ve oversimplified the world’s mechanisms. But whether simple or complex, it’s all imagination... All conjectures about the world’s mechanisms are just that—conjectures... If one doesn’t simplify them somewhat, it’s truly hard to muster the conviction to resist, just like Max at the beginning.

"Brother Yan Xing, what are you thinking about?" Karol asked. "Did my words trouble you?"

"Ah? No..." Yan Xing refocused. "The issue of how the Eternal Domain might decline in the future isn’t something I need to consider right now. I just want to get the War Support Company operational as soon as possible. In the north, Erelado has already led his troops to attack the Barbaric Orcs. I want to return to the Eternal Domain quickly and focus more on the northern border war."

Karol said, "Erelado is a very capable military commander with extensive experience fighting Orcs. With the Eternal Domain’s support, I believe Erelado can certainly add another great victory to our alliance."

"Erelado is an excellent commander, but not an excellent king," Yan Xing said, expressing his concerns. "He should be at the Royal Court right now, but he’s intent on proving the legitimacy of his claim to the throne with an unprecedented victory."

Karol comforted him. "I think Erelado is personally commanding the border war out of trust in you. You must have made arrangements for the Elven Royal Court, right?"

"Yes," Yan Xing replied. "If anything happens at the Elven Royal Court, the Eternal Domain can airdrop two infantry divisions to the Royal Court’s vicinity within 24 hours, control the airspace, and blockade surrounding roads. Erelado’s trust in me is touching, but it’s not a reason for him to go to the front lines himself."

At that moment, Karol walked over to Yan Xing, took his hand, and said, "You’re tired because you’re constantly considering those around you, shouldering problems that should be theirs.

"I asked you to come to Dawnspirit City mainly because I’m used to relying on you, forgetting that I should have been the one to lighten your burdens.

"I thought I could be a wise queen, but only by sitting on the throne do you realize the weight of the crown.

"I can see you have even heavier responsibilities, ones I can’t understand. But I promise you... from today onwards, I will be your support, no longer your burden..."