Pirate Kingship.

Chapter 664: Half-step Triple Crown, Collection of Seigniorage

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The bright red blood kept spilling from the corpse that was stuck in the air by the spear onto the ground, and also splashed all over Bayezid's head and face.

[Lord of Two Seas and Two Lands] did not take the inhuman path. His internal organs were crushed and he died on the spot without even leaving a last word.

However, Bayezid, the Conqueror of Fatih, with a thick anchor chain of faith on his head, was not as happy as he had imagined. Instead, he felt a little lost.

He knew that the main reason why he was able to defeat his father in the end was not because he was stronger, but because he sold out his country and his religion more thoroughly!

At this time, he had obtained everything he had ever wanted with the help of the Holy Spirit.

He even gained the long life that his old father had always dreamed of.

Bayezid clenched his fists lightly, and a wind blew up from the depths of his soul, penetrating every cell of his body and bringing about earth-shaking changes to his body.

A flash of inspiration came to my mind.

The mortal's flesh and blood quickly disintegrated like dust, and in the blink of an eye it reassembled into a tall human figure made of storms.

It is three meters tall, with wings spread behind it, stirring up strong winds and thunderstorms all over the sky.

However, in just a short moment, in addition to the main profession [Mamluk Knight] of the Ladder of Glory sequence, a second path representing forbidden knowledge was added.

That is the fourth-order mythical creature [Storm Angel] corresponding to the [Ten Thousand Winged Angel] in "The Gospel of Heaven", and it is also his mythical form.

If nothing unexpected happens, this mythical creature that represents "change" can easily live for hundreds of years.

For mortals, it is not much different from immortality.

Moreover, Bayezid was in perfect resonance with this inhuman body with just a breath.

This powerful inhuman force seemed to belong to him naturally, and it fit him perfectly and was as easy as using one's own arm to control it.

It seems that it was not bestowed by gods, but obtained through one's own practice step by step.

"That feeling is like the legendary Favored One?!"

Bayezid's eyes suddenly widened, shining like lightning ion balls.

Legend has it that in the mythological era, some mortals had a compatibility or certain traits that were highly consistent with the gods they believed in.

They can easily accept the power of higher-level beings, and even become the medium for the seventh-level true god to descend into the material world.

Each of these unique followers will become a high-ranking official of the corresponding sect, or even a spokesperson for the gods.

For a moment, Bayezid felt extremely absurd:

"So, I, a spokesperson for the royal power who was not considered pious, am really the natural favorite of the Holy Spirit [Ten Thousand Winged Angel]? I completely match some of His core characteristics?
And that Byron Lancaster was not the follower of the Holy Spirit, but the reincarnation of the Holy Spirit? !

But other than the fact that we are both princes, how are we similar? "

After personally experiencing the power of the sixth-order demigod-level [Ten Thousand Winged Angel] in the sky, and seeing the face that was exactly the same as Byron's.

He had to admit that outsiders' understanding of Byron, the Pirate Emperor, was too superficial.

On the surface, he is only at the peak of the fifth level, but in fact, he may take a crucial step at any time and become a sixth-level demigod that all extraordinary people look up to.

Bayezid quickly put aside the little thoughts in his mind and accepted that it was a great honor for believers to resemble the Lord God.

But he looked at his old father who was still stuck on the spear and had his kidney pierced.

The good reputation and various rumors about Saint Byron that spread across the three continents came to my mind: he valued family affection, was broad-minded, and had no personal grudges. But I still couldn't find any common ground.

Fortunately, just as Muhammad II commented, he was more accustomed to solving problems with his fists and would not think too much about things if he couldn't figure them out.

Bang!
He threw the corpse on the halberd to the ground, turned back into human form, and looked through the fountain pool which was gradually extinguished as the fuel ran out, towards the ceremonial square where both sides had stopped fighting.

Now that the father and son had decided the winner, there was no point in them continuing to fight to the death.

The most critical issue was that the first wave of surprise attacks launched by the eldest prince's party killed all the princes and dukes who had the right of inheritance in the royal family.

Their tactics were not as sophisticated as the other Red Wedding. They just added paralyzing potions to the food and fruits of some distinguished guests in advance.

There were no mythical creatures like Jacqueline in it, and in the end, none of them escaped.

This also means that from today on, the Star-Moon Empire has one and only one legitimate heir - [Fatih Conqueror] Bayezid!
There have been many similar examples in history.

There may be many reasons why the only female emperor who usurped the throne in another great empire was not liquidated after her abdication.

But the most crucial thing is that except for her own children and grandchildren, all the royal family members of other countries were killed by her.

The interest groups had no other choice but to support her son's ascension to power.

Later, both sons and grandsons had to acknowledge the status of their mothers and grandmothers, otherwise their thrones would also lose their legitimacy.

The game of politics is absurd like this.

Only one person in the crowd glared at the new Sultan:

"Bayezet, you disobeyed religious law, killed your father and usurped the throne. The 30 million people of the Star-Moon Empire will not recognize you!
You used the forbidden holy sword, and the Holy Spirit Church will be split again because of you. You are a sinner of the Star-Moon Empire!
I will be waiting for you in the ocean of collective subconsciousness, waiting to fall into hell with you!"

This is the captain of Mehmed II's guard and a die-hard fan of the old Sultan.

An era of the Star-Moon Empire came to an end, and there was no place for him in the new era. After venting his anger, he drew his sword across his shoulder and slashed his own neck with a single blow.

A small number of the guards behind him also followed suit, and the already strong and pungent smell of blood became three times stronger on the spot.

When Bayezid heard this, the veins on his forehead jumped and he realized that he actually had no other choice either.

If the Holy Spirit does not appear, the problem is not too serious.

He has become the only heir. Even if others rebel, they cannot use the royal family's skin as an excuse. The worst that can happen is, as he said, they can just fight back wherever there is division and rebellion.

But the key to the problem is that if the Holy Spirit puts those killed relatives back into the material world, making him no longer the only one, it will definitely cause him huge trouble.

After personally witnessing the might of the Ten Thousand Winged Angel, he knew that life and death were only a barrier for humans, but not for gods.

Then, after a brief hesitation, he bowed towards the Holy Emblem of the Star and Moon and prayed respectfully:

“My Lord, you are the only sun in the Holy Spirit Religious world, and your follower Saint Byron will also be the only leader [Caliph] in the Holy Spirit Religious world.

I, the current Sultan of the Star-Moon Empire, will be your most loyal servant and will carry out all your wishes."

The outside world translates "Sultan" into king or emperor, but within the Holy Spirit Church, this term only refers to the "governor" who manages a certain area under the Caliph.

Only the Caliph is the supreme leader who possesses both religious and secular power.

In some ways, the Caliph had more power in his own territory than the Pope.

At this point, the representative of the Assassins, Amita, the ruler of the Followers, the Desert Eagle, Nasereddin, and the ruler of the Orthodox Path, Fatih the Conqueror, Bayezid, converted one after another.

Even though there are still many branches outside the system, Byron has successfully acquired the largest share of the entire Silver Law system, except for the Orthodox Church.

Perhaps it is not so easy to create a person who can rival the [Papal Triple Crown], but the crown on Byron's head has indeed taken a step forward.

Whether it is Byron’s current royal state religion or the emperor known as the "Son of Heaven" in the centralized empire, in addition to being a secular ruler, he is also the highest religious leader.

Any clergy within the empire's rule can be appointed or dismissed at will, and gods can be canonized at will, which is essentially not much different from the theocracy on the West Coast.

The position of Caliph is closer to Byron's idea of ​​"Emperor of Mankind" than the Pope.

clang clang clang.
The bells of heaven echoed in his ears.

Byron's status as the [Emperor of Mankind] was originally just a double crown, but now a slightly illusory third circle has gradually emerged, approaching the highest position on earth under the legal system.

Byron smiled:
“Perhaps during the Age of Exploration, the East Coast with its vast colonies was stronger, ruled over a larger population and followers, and held a larger share of equity than the West Coast.

But my base on the East Coast and overseas is also large enough.

Next, if I can conquer the Netherlands and Iris, I should be able to ask the Pope to abdicate on the spot.

Then the [Saint Byron Code] was promulgated to fundamentally implement the reform. Huh? "

Byron found that after the crown on his head changed, his vision also changed quietly.

A golden and red light bar appeared on everyone's body. Some people's light bar was golden and long, and red and short; some people's light bar was red and long, and golden and short; some people's light bar was even blood red, without any gold at all.

However, as Byron's status in the collective subconscious of mankind was elevated, the [human] priesthood and [human emperor] allowed him to intuitively see the "good and evil" in every person.

The standard is not based on the narrow morality of a certain nation, but on a person's contribution or harm to humanity as a whole.

The collective subconscious of humanity is constantly keeping an account for everyone.

If a farmer abides by the law, works diligently, feeds his family with his own output, and sells the surplus of his labor to feed others, then he will be a positive gain to the collective subconscious of mankind, and the golden light bars will increase;

If an official is loyal to his duties and uses his intelligence to make the residents in his jurisdiction safe, prosperous and happy, it is also a positive gain, and his influence is greater than that of a single farmer, and the golden light bar is longer and thicker;
However, if a second generation who is idle and idle abuses the power of their parents to do evil, oppress and harm the people, and they themselves are a rentier class who do not engage in production and make no contribution to mankind, then there is only red sin.

The same applies to various social roles such as kings, nobles, priests, generals, merchants, artists, inventors, etc.

Byron looked up above his head and, as expected, saw a brilliant golden light that stretched as far as the eye could see, and a hint of scarlet that was negligible in comparison.

Not only did he create many epoch-making inventions with Violet, he defeated the clan several times to feed back the material world, and also expanded the basic pie of mankind.
He is the individual who has made the greatest contribution to mankind in this era.

I suddenly realized it when I saw the information marked in the logbook:
"So this is the most fundamental power of a supreme ruler of mankind.

Rewards and punishments are the most important things in a country!
The authority of a superior lies in the two words "reward and punishment". The light bar I see now is the standard set by the human race collectively.

The golden light bar represents contribution and can be rewarded; the red light bar represents sin and can be punished.

The Pope can pay a price to excommunicate an emperor, excommunicate him, deprive him of the right to use the law, and in disguise deprive him of his human rights. This is essentially an authority to reward and punish.

This is the fundamental authority of the church to rule the Silver Continent for an entire era."

“I can’t do excommunication like the Pope right now, so for now I can only use the other party’s sins to increase the power of my attacks.

And it is limited to humans only, and is ineffective against those fallen clans. It is especially worth mentioning that the Pope’s excommunication will no longer be effective against me from now on! "

Byron confirmed this and felt very happy.

No matter what conspiracy the Pope had, and whether he was willing to pay a heavy price, at least the sword of Damocles hanging over his head had finally been shattered.

He would never suffer the "Humiliation of Canossa" like Henry IV, the Emperor of the Holy Silver Empire.

He took another look at his own paradise of flowers and mountains.

The soul of this heroic lord, [Lord of Two Seas and Two Lands], was not wasted either.

He has been washed in the Angel Reincarnation Pool and reshaped into a [Storm Angel]. He is now familiarizing himself with the new environment under the leadership of Andrea, the female archangel and the first Storm Angel.

The golden strip of light above his head was also very long.

Byron nodded with satisfaction:

“Faith Anchor Chain is only slightly worse than Bayezid, but he has also sold himself as a devout believer.

Once it's in my bowl, there's no need to think about climbing out.

When the time comes, I will ask you to urge Bayezid in a dream. If he doesn't do a good job, I will let you, the former king, return to the throne."

After solving the problem of the father and son, Byron only had one last thing left on the West Coast. He asked the girl beside him with great interest:

"Amita, do you in the Zoroastrian Empire know how to create fire with water?"

Hearing this, Amitāb shook her head:
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty, we don’t have that in the Fire Worship Empire.

'Fire in Water' was originally a powerful weapon invented by the Western Silver Empire. It can transform ordinary soldiers into fire mages, giving them an advantage in naval battles.

Also called: 'ocean fire', 'flowing fire', 'liquid flame', 'artificial fire' and 'defensive fire'.

Later, only the Star-Moon Empire acquired this technology, and when the Western Silver Empire fell, only they could use this weapon. "

Byron waved his hand and told Amitāb not to apologize.

What he was interested in was not the weapons, but the raw materials of the weapons. In his eyes, the value of this thing might not be less than that of the Caliph.

You must know that in the international power system, wealth is the basis of all national power.

In order to enhance their own power, each country is trying to acquire more wealth.

But the sources of wealth are very different in different periods and under different production methods.

From a historical perspective, human society and economic structure have undergone three revolutionary changes:
“The first was a simple small commodity economic model, from which a localized social and political system emerged;

The second was a traditional commodity economy based on agricultural surplus and cottage industry, corresponding to a wider imperial socio-political structure;
The third is the large-scale industrial production that Byron is preparing to promote.”

The final large-scale industrial production brought about a fundamental change in the country's view of wealth:
“The real gold mine in this world is not gold mine in the natural sense, but in manufacturing.”

Money is just a general equivalent. If there are no corresponding commodities, the mere inflation caused by more money than goods can shake a country.

The reason why the former British Empire was able to maintain its status as the world's hegemon for two centuries was directly related to its being the first to achieve industrialization through primitive accumulation of capital.

On the contrary, countries that have not undergone industrialization can only exchange agricultural products and various primary raw materials with much lower added value for high value-added industrial products from developed countries.

This free trade, which seems equivalent but is actually not equivalent, ultimately allows wealth to flow continuously to industrialized countries.

This has led to industrial countries becoming richer and agricultural countries becoming poorer, resulting in a huge divergence in income levels between regions of the world.

There are three types of countries in the world: financial countries, industrial countries, and resource-based countries. Financial countries exploit industrial countries, and together with industrial countries, they exploit resource-based countries.

Most countries will fall into the third tier without any resistance if they dare to open their borders.

However, the positions in a specific industry's ecological chain are limited. If you want to climb up from your current position, the right time, place, and people are all essential.

Byron knew that he could only change his fate halfway, at least it had not been completely successful when he kicked his legs.

Under such circumstances, the West Coast did not establish a global colonial system and did not have a vast supply base and market for raw materials.

If you want to join the industrial system dominated by the North Sea Empire in the demigod promotion ceremony [World Change], you must find another way.

“Fire in water” makes it possible for them to become the “richest” resource exporting country.

When you go to an industrial country for large-scale purchases, you can also book an exhibition hall without putting anything there, and wait until the purchase is complete to show everyone your purchase results.

Then he said to the organizer arrogantly: "Take your money and leave my exhibition!"

The underground resources of the West Coast may also become a vital part of Byron's industrial system and even financial system.

That is a great anchor for credit currency!
If handled well, the day when the North Sea Empire uses a pile of paper and armed hegemony to collect seigniorage from the whole world may not be far away.

In this environment, it is hard to imagine how powerful the two personalities of the deities, the [Queen of Finance] and the [Queen of War], will be.

So, Byron described to Amita what he was looking for and ordered:

"When we get back, we'll organize the [Naturalists] in the Tower Sequence to dig and find out the reserves first.

Even if it is not as energy dense as whale oil, it can still be considered an important supplement.”

The latter would only carry out his orders 100% and nodded vigorously in agreement.

Just as the girl blushed and asked, "Your Majesty, I accidentally missed it last time. Can I have tutoring tonight?"

Byron suddenly frowned and turned to look in the direction of the Iris Kingdom.

"No, something happened!"

In the night, even the moon was slightly tinged with red by the bloody massacre in the Iris Capital.

Meganilla and Jacqueline, mother and daughter, are restricted by the saint's [Holy Prayer] and cannot use any means of movement other than human.

She could only tear off the hem of her dress that was in the way, revealing her two pairs of white legs, then kick off her high heels and run barefoot on the street.

Before he could escape the heavily armed pursuers behind him, he ran headlong into another brutal fight.

On one side was the red prime minister Richelieu, who, upon discovering something was not right, immediately summoned the royal guards, as well as a few nobles who did not attend the wedding and their private soldiers;

On the other side is the Kingdom Guardian who had invested in [Victorious King] Charles VII and received a lucrative return, the fifth-order legend of the Gold Yuan Sequence [Golden Eyes] Jacques Cole (Chapter 575).

And the Iris Foreign Legion led by this guardian of the kingdom.

boom! boom! boom!
The two sides started street fighting, with fire lines flying everywhere and soldiers being shot and killed from time to time.

After Iris joined the Protestant League, Richelieu signed an alliance with the North Sea Empire and obtained a small portion of advanced special-purpose weapons.

Both the pump shotgun [Hidden Blade 1473] and the bolt-action rifle [Witch 1472] are equipped, with stronger firepower and faster firing rate.

Although they had fewer troops in a hurry, they were able to defeat the foreign legions using flintlock rifles.

[Golden Eyes] Jacques Cole held his first-level relic [Gavel: Justice is Never Late] in his hand, but was hesitant to make a move.

There is a widely circulated legal proverb: "Justice delayed is justice denied."

This gavel can make use of the laws that have long been written in the [Iron Law of Royal Power], abandon the subjective factors of lawyers and judges, travel thousands of miles across the country in an instant, and enforce the law absolutely objectively and fairly.

Except for the king who had judicial immunity, any prince who committed a crime would be beaten to death on the spot.

The prerequisite for activating it is: "The user himself has no illegal cases within the retrospective period!"

It’s not so much that it’s useless, it’s more like people no longer dare to use this powerful relic.

Although he only set out after receiving orders from the Queen and the "Regent" after Louis XI "died of the curse".

In theory, it might be legal and not in violation of the [Kingdom Protection] regulations, but a self-proclaimed law-abiding person might actually be a scumbag.

If you throw the hammer at this time, you might not hit the enemy, but be hit to death by "justice" first.

When Meganilla and her daughter appeared, they were discovered by both parties at the same time.

Richelieu, who was on the offensive, asked anxiously:
"Madam Meganilla, how is His Majesty?"

The latter saw this red-robed prime minister who was absolutely loyal to the country, and was holding back the grief over the tragic deaths of his sisters, nephews and nieces, and quickly told him everything that happened in the Sacre-Coeur:
"My brother and all the royal family have been murdered by Queen Anne and the Count of Angoulême.

The two of them also have a child, who wants to pretend to be his brother's posthumous child and usurp the throne!

The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Orthodox Union are their supporters."

Richelieu was shocked, but immediately calmed down.

Looking at the soldiers around him who were in an uproar, he quickly gave them a reassurance:

“Although the royal family is gone, an illegitimate child conceived by a queen and her adulterer has no right of inheritance.

The one who now holds the highest claim to the Iris throne is His Majesty Saint Byron, the grandson of His Majesty the King of Victory's sister.

As long as we kill those traitors tonight, this country will still be in the hands of us Iris people."

But the words were not spoken.

The pursuers behind Meganila and her daughter had already arrived, and the leader was none other than Saint Matthew, one of the seven saints of the Orthodox Church.

Under the moonlight, the saint's face was as cold as ice:
“You don’t stand a chance.

Even if the pirate emperor himself came to this land that was not under his rule, without the blessing of the law, he would still die today. "

While speaking, he raised the half-broken gun in his hand high up.

At this moment, no one dared to ignore this seemingly broken weapon.

Just because it is the zero-level holy relic that stabbed the Son of God to death that year - [Spear of Longinus]!
(End of this chapter)