Your Majesty, the Spectacle Has Missed the Country!

Chapter 443 The Burst of the Bubble

Mid July.

North of the Kingdom of Basel, Goethe Plain.

Noble private armies from various aristocratic realms in the Kingdom of Basel have arrived one after another and set up camp on this land.

The nobles' camps are extremely luxurious. Not only do they have a special fleet carrying the nobles' furniture and utensils, but they are also accompanied by attendants, cooks, and servants who specialize in serving the nobles.

On the contrary,...

On both sides of the nobles' tents were civilians and serfs sleeping on the ground in the barren fields.

Although they are also participants in this war,

But……

They are not even qualified to live in the tents!

Participating in the war is their obligation, but they do not have the right to enjoy the results after the war.

The war results they achieved will be placed on the heads of their lords, and then their lords will allocate them to them according to their own mood.

Under the illumination of morning light,

The colorful flags and military flags with noble emblems are particularly eye-catching.

The colorful flags are fluttering and the singing is loud,

Although the war has not yet begun,

But in the military camp...

The knights of the Kingdom of Basel are already sitting around the campfire full of longing, bragging and joking while telling others about their glorious experiences.

only……

There is a saying that in the so-called glorious experiences of the knights, most of the "extremely evil" people who were killed by them were just serfs who couldn't even afford white bread.

They couldn't stand the exploitation of their lords, so they rebelled.

However……

Their only outcome is to be labeled as bandits and thieves by their own lords, and then have their heads chopped off, so that the reactionary lords can take credit and receive rewards.

The stories and achievements told by nobles and knights are very false.

But……

No matter how false these stories sound, no matter how outrageous these experiences feel,

The spectators and soldiers present did not dare to make the slightest rebuttal.

after all……

The knights who tell these stories all have noble bloodlines, ranging from barons to dukes. They can be said to be the noblest bloodlines in this land.

Perhaps because the Kingdom of Basel has enjoyed peace and stability for so many years, these nobles have long forgotten the cruelty of war and the brutality of close combat.

therefore,

They can only fictionalize the shining experiences they have had based on the glorious history their ancestors once had.

On their waists, there were sharp swords that had not been drawn out for decades; their fat bellies held up the gorgeous aristocratic ceremonial clothes.

War is too far away for them,

So much so that their state of mind at this moment was like a rare spring outing.

They just think,

After the war is over, I will return with a great reputation, and my story will be sung by countless future generations.

But I have never considered it,

How many people can survive through the entire battlefield.

oh,

wrong,

They really don't have to think about it.

because……

Although they have the title of Basel nobles on their heads, they are not the protagonists of either side in this war.

The way to death depends on the serfs they don't even want to take a look at, and the close combat depends on the mercenary legions hired at a high cost.

And all they have to do is stand at the back of the battlefield and wait for the end of the war.

…

On the hillside on one side of the camp,

A middle-aged man with a fierce expression, riding a tall war horse, looked at the camp of the Basel nobles located not far away from a distance.

He is the leader of the famous mercenary group "Seton Resistance", Sir Bradley.

Under his guidance,

The Sidonian Resistance Army has gradually become a mercenary group that is famous throughout the continent, but has mixed reputations.

The reason for its reputation is

This is because they are often able to complete the tasks assigned by their employers very well.

And the destruction in it,

It's because in the process of completing their tasks, they often bring unprovoked killings and suffering to civilians in many villages and towns.

He just looked at the nobles' tents from a distance,

Then……

"Pooh!"

Sir Bradlees suddenly smiled contemptuously and spat a mouthful of phlegm in the direction of the camp with great disdain.

Sir Bradley was undoubtedly a violent, straightforward fellow.

so……

His contempt for the Basel aristocracy could never be concealed.

Although he was employed by the King of Basle,

But he had never been able to understand the pretentiousness of the nobles of the Kingdom of Basel.

Sir Bradley knew very well,

Those Basel nobles couldn't fight at all, and they didn't understand what fighting meant.

The only thing those nobles could do was to shout and shout after the war, and then fabricate the important role they played in the war.

"Of course they don't know what war is, otherwise...why would the King of Basel come and ask us to fight for them."

Seemingly seeing what Sir Bradley was thinking, the deputy on the side echoed,

"And...as long as the money is available, that's enough."

Hearing this, a trace of greed flashed across Sir Bradley's face.

The price of tulips has increased again.

this means……

After the employment relationship ended, he and his brothers were able to receive a larger amount of money.

"The Principality of Idar..." Sir Bradley read silently in his mouth.

"The Principality of Idar will probably be a tough nut to crack. After all, they have a record of defeating the Odin Empire." the deputy reminded. "The mouths of nobles are deceitful. Do you think... those corrupt nobles can really compete with Odin's cavalry?" Sir Bradley asked.

"They are just taking the lives of serfs and civilians to fill it! And...even if it is a difficult bone to chew, we have already chewed it!"

After saying that, Sir Bradley turned around and looked at the team behind him.

The Sidonian Resistance Army has about four to five hundred people. Although it sounds like they are not many,

But……

Each of them has several hideous scars on their bodies and faces. These are the marks they earned after many battles!

This era is still an era that places great emphasis on personal bravery.

so,

Sir Bradlees is very ambitious and only wants to roam freely on the land of the Principality of Idar after breaking through the Mann Fortress.

after all……

At this moment,

The "Sidon Resistance" is not the only mercenary group gathering on this land!

In order to increase his own winning rate as much as possible, the King of Basel has spent a lot of money!

The number of mercenaries alone is no less than four thousand!

This almost employs all the mercenaries in the entire southern part of the continent!

And all are paid in tulips!

While thinking,

I saw a well-dressed royal knight coming on horseback.

"The King of Basel has given an order! The entire army will attack, and the target is the Principality of Idar! Fortress of Mann!"

finally,

After a long wait,

With the sound of the trumpet and the arrival of the king's order, the Basel army gathered on this land finally moved.

More than four thousand mercenaries,

Ten thousand royal guards directly belonging to the Basel royal family,

Twenty-four thousand noble private troops from various noble realms,

Plus cannon fodder, coachmen, serfs...

For this war,

The Kingdom of Basel actually gathered an army of nearly 100,000 people and marched toward the Mann Fortress in the north of the Kingdom of Basel.

…

in this era,

Undeclared war is a very damaging thing to the nobles' dignity.

so……

Before launching the war, the King of Basel specially summoned the Idar ambassador Joy Hicks and revealed to him in detail the time and location of the attack.

In his opinion,

By the time the messenger named Joey Hicks sends the news back to the Principality of Idar, Fortress Mann may have been captured by the Basel army.

It won't hurt your own dignity, and it can also have the effect of a sneak attack.

However……

Although the King of Basel's vision is quite good, the reality is often not satisfactory.

As soon as Joey Hicks returned to the Idar Embassy in Basel, he transmitted the King of Basel's war intentions back to the Idar mainland through the Idar Principality's remote communication system.

therefore,

When the Basel army was busy marching, planning to bring an unexpected attack to the Principality of Idar...

Bruno had already received the news from Basel City and declared a state of emergency in the Principality of Idar.

This sounds a bit funny - except for the Basel army who thought it was conducting a sneak attack, everyone already knew the strategic intentions of the Kingdom of Basel.

But it is indeed a living reality.

so……

The Idar army began to mobilize, and the Idar soldiers began to prepare for war.

In just half a day, the garrison of Mann Fortress increased from 2,500 to more than 10,000.

And among the expectant gazes of many high-ranking Idar officials,

Bruno finally gave the order-it was finally time to burst the tulip bubble in the Kingdom of Basel!

In his opinion,

The key to the outcome of this war has never been in Fortress Mann, but in the Kingdom of Basel!

This will be a war without gunpowder, but more cruel!

…

Southern part of the Kingdom of Basel.

The Idar fleet, which had been anchored offshore for a long time, finally docked at the port in the Duchy of Stein.

And when the delighted Duke Stein finally entered the cabin at the warm invitation of Krell, the director of the CIA in Idar...

He was shocked!

Because there is only one thing in the cabin - tulip bulbs!

Duke Stein could not determine the number of these tulips at all, because they had been piled up like a hill!

not to mention……

There’s not just one boat!

Before that,

Duke Stein once made a bold guess. He concluded that the Idar people should have a large number of tulip bulbs in their hands.

But……

No matter how much he thought about it, he never realized that the Idar people had so many tulip bulbs in their hands!

This is no longer as simple as making a profit from it!

This is destroying the foundation of the Kingdom of Basel and the rule of the Basel nobles over this land!

Even though he was already prepared in his heart,

But when that day does come...

Duke Stein was still trembling all over and couldn't help himself.

after all……

What I am participating in is a major event that can change the pattern of this era!

"Duke Stein..."

Krell calmly looked at the trembling Duke Stann and said in a deep voice.

"I'm OK!"

finally……

Duke Stein took a deep breath and said firmly.

Having already come this far, it was naturally impossible for him to back down.

Otherwise... Duke Stein's previous efforts will be in vain.

"It's best that the Idar CIA will tell you what to do when the time comes."

"clear."

Hearing this, Duke Stein nodded seriously.

…

The people of Idar are finally selling off their tulip bulbs.

only……

Even if it is to sell off such a large number of bulbs, it will take a long time and flexible enough trading techniques.

At least……

The sale of tulips must be carried out simultaneously throughout the Kingdom of Basel.

if not……

Although it can also achieve the effect of popping the bubble, the benefits that the Idar people can obtain are indeed much less.

…

then……

Late July.

On the same day that the Basel army could see the walls of the Mann Fortress not far away,

The nobles of the Kingdom of Basel suddenly discovered that... tulip bulbs that were originally priceless seemed to suddenly increase in number.

but,

They didn't think much about it.

Because of this kind of fluctuation, they have experienced it many times before.

It was nothing more than a certain nobleman suddenly in urgent need of gold coins, so he had to reluctantly sell the tulip bulbs in his hands.

They firmly believe that

This is just a short-term fluctuation in the price of tulips. Within a few days, the price of tulips will continue to rise sharply.

after all……

At this time, the price of a tulip bulb has reached twelve gold coins!

And all the time, the upward momentum of tulip prices has only increased!

so,

They made the decision almost immediately and continued to increase their holdings!

A large number of nobles who still had gold coins in their hands exchanged their gold coins for tulips. UU Reading www.uukaｎshu． net then locked them happily into its own warehouse, waiting for the price to rise as usual.

But……

I don’t know why,

Twelve gold coins seemed to be an insurmountable barrier. No matter how much they were purchased, the price of tulips never broke upward.

three days,

five days,

When the price of tulips lasted around twelve gold coins for a week...

A small group of Basel nobles finally couldn't sit still.

Has the price of tulips reached its peak?

When this idea finally appeared in the minds of some nobles... the collapse of the tulip bubble had become a foregone conclusion!

after all……

The reason why the price of tulips can reach such a high level is inseparable from the social atmosphere in which all Basel nobles agree that the price of tulips will skyrocket.

And when some nobles gave up this view and finally began to return to rationality...

The panic atmosphere in the market will begin to be continuously amplified!

so……

The price of tulips fell...

Although the decline was not large at the beginning, once such a trend is formed, it is no longer something that others can easily save.

From eleven gold coins to ten gold coins,

When the price of tulips finally fell below ten gold coins and returned to single digits...

Those nobles who still hold tulips in their hands have fallen into endless panic!

The tulip bubble lasted for more than half a year,

Finally, at this most critical moment,

Being mercilessly exposed...

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