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Chapter 751 - 751 751 Balola's Rallying Order

751: Chapter 751 Balola’s Rallying Order 751: Chapter 751 Balola’s Rallying Order With the invasion of the Klein Empire, many within the Empire could no longer sit idly by.

People from many places began to contact each other, trying to ensure their own safety.

Especially some lords in the south, they didn’t know what Duke Awgus wanted to do, but they knew they had not been on good terms with the Klein Empire before.

After all, they had contributed significantly to the resistance against the Klein Empire’s military forces.

Restless and anxious, the lords began to secretly communicate with those on the side of Balola, but they didn’t dare to do anything more.

One day, Zhao Guang suddenly received an urgent and secret report; because it was too confidential, Xi Fei didn’t open it, and after ensuring it was safe, she directly brought it to Zhao Guang.

“What’s in here?” Zhao Guang asked, somewhat surprised.

“I don’t know either, but it used the Empire’s highest security level, so it should be very important,” said Xi Fei, pointing to the symbol on it, quite familiar with some common knowledge among nobles.

Zhao Guang nodded, “Let me have a look.”

Speaking, Zhao Guang took the report.

There was a special method to open the report, one that only lords would normally know.

This was to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

But in Zhao Guang’s view, it was too crude since all the lords knew about it.

If it wasn’t changed regularly, it would have been exposed long ago.

After opening it, Zhao Guang no longer saw any problem.

“So that’s it, no wonder they would send the message through regular channels.”

The Royal Family weren’t fools; if there was a truly secretive issue, they would definitely send their most reliable people to discuss it in person instead of sending it in the form of a secret report.

“What does it say?” Xi Fei asked curiously.

Zhao Guang didn’t mind such inquiries at all and straightforwardly responded, “It’s a war muster order, issued in the name of the King, commanding all of us lords to send troops to aid the Empire.”

“So that’s it,” Xi Fei said, unsurprised.

This might be confidential, yet not so much; after all, anyone could predict the Empire would definitely take such action.

If they didn’t, it would imply that Balola had a screw loose.

Besides, when they took action, how could they possibly keep it secret from others?

“What should we do then?”

Zhao Guang thought for a moment and then said, “Initially, the Royal Family did help us indeed, it’s a good opportunity for us to drill the troops.” His own power wasn’t enough to break away from the Empire just yet.

Besides, if he were to break away, he would need a proper excuse; what would this current situation amount to?

So it was better to help out, and this was because Zhao Guang was capable of being of assistance; if not, he wouldn’t force it.

After all, he didn’t feel too strongly about the Royal Family of this world.

“Master, if you take people away, we might encounter some trouble here,” said Xi Fei.

“What sort of trouble?” Zhao Guang wasn’t very aware of the recent events.

“It’s about the Temple.

They have a newcomer named Blair, a Bishop from the Light Temple who has been making quite a splash recently,” Xi Fei said, pulling out some information.

“I thought they were just causing petty disturbances and couldn’t really stir up much of a storm, but if the master leaves with the army, that could lead to some problems.”

Zhao Guang took the information and read it, his eyes lighting up, “Not bad, truly talented.”

The Bishop came from a noble background, was powerful, and according to Xi Fei, had reached the peak of an Advanced Priest, not far from being a Great Priest, and he was said to be very handsome and dashing.

However, he didn’t act haughtily but instead liked to mingle with the common people.

He was said to be very approachable, warming everyone like the sun in the sky.

Since his arrival, the followers had become united, and the Temple, which didn’t have a great reputation before, started to rapidly gain popularity.

After all, they had a foundation to begin with; now it was just about reviving it.

Their number of followers was growing, and they were starting to overflow in certain areas.

Some even dared to publicly judge matters regarding the lords.

Although Zhao Guang didn’t overly restrict freedom of speech in his domain, such incidents had never happened before.

Xi Fei couldn’t see the implication, but Zhao Guang could tell what it really meant.

“These tactics feel familiar indeed,” he said.

“Really?

Does someone back in your hometown do the same thing?” Xi Fei asked.

Zhao Guang nodded, “Much more sophisticated than here.” They give away free eggs for spreading faith and free bread for praying every week—no wonder it’s like this.

After all, if they can get benefits, they wouldn’t miss such an opportunity.

Once they go more frequently, with the Temple’s brainwashing techniques, they would definitely turn them into devout followers.

Zhao Guang had experienced firsthand the power of faith-based brainwashing.

On Earth, there were just too many people who had been brainwashed, including many with high education levels, which was quite baffling.

Of course, on Earth, they had many other methods besides just this one.

“So master, what should we do?” Xi Fei asked.

“There are many ways to handle this.

Those lured by benefits obviously need to be dissuaded with benefits.

Our territory’s business has grown to a point where wages should be raised,” Zhao Guang continued.

“Also, from now on, limit the workday to ten hours, with optional overtime and overtime pay.”

Xi Fei was taken aback, seemingly unfamiliar with the concept.

“Nearly all business in our territory is ours, so as long as we lead, others will inevitably follow or they’ll be outcompeted.”

“And by raising wages, the Temple cannot slander me, since everyone has benefited.

With overtime pay, they will be keen to work extra hours, leaving no time for prayer.”

So that was the plan, Xi Fei instantly understood, admiring her master’s cunning.

“Furthermore, have someone pay attention to our educational materials, adding some subtle content against the Temple—nothing too blatant.

Mainly criticize the Temple by separating it from the Divine, letting people know that the Divine is selfless, but the Temples harbor filth.”

” Also, gather some dirt on the Temple and find an opportunity to leak it without letting anyone know it’s from us.”

Even if the Temple could guess, what could they do?

If he hadn’t had affairs requiring him to leave, he could have taken direct charge and made them pay.