Chapter 527: There seems to be something hidden, first meet Master Bayan
After Kashin's first visit to the City Defense Department, he took a detour to the palace. His purpose for this trip was very clear: he wanted to pay a visit to his master, who was also Blaney's enlightenment mentor, Mentor Bayan.
Mentor Bayan's experience is quite special. Since he has average magical talent and does not see much hope in advancing in magic, he enters the palace through Blainey's introduction and serves as an advisor to the new emperor.
At that time, the court was short of talents and no one was available. Teacher Bayan was knowledgeable and had a wide range of interests. He knew a little about all kinds of affairs, which just met the needs of the court at that time.
As a result, the king and his ministers hit it off immediately, and from then on, Teacher Bayan accompanied the king and played his unique role in court affairs.
This time, Kashin came to see him to verify several important issues.
Since they were already near the palace, Kashin didn't mind wasting some time. He knew the importance of these questions to the current situation. If he could get accurate answers, it might help the work of the City Defense Department and the entire country in dealing with the current crisis.
However, the palace was in a state of panic at the time. Two cases of plague happened to appear in the palace, and this news swept the entire palace like a storm, causing panic among the people.
In order to ensure the safety of the palace and prevent possible dangers, the Royal Knights stepped up their vigilance.
At this moment, there was a guard every three steps and a sentry every two steps, and the palace was on high alert. They were especially worried that the black herdsmen with ill intentions would take the opportunity to assassinate them, because at this time when the plague was raging and people were in panic, if there was a loophole in the defense of the palace, the consequences would be disastrous.
Due to the current tense situation in the palace, it is difficult for someone of Kashin's status to enter the palace easily.
However, the guards still sent someone to inform him because he was Marshal Tan Aili's husband.
As for whether Mentor Bayan is free to meet with Kashin, this is not something the guards can control. They are only responsible for conveying the news that someone wants to see him.
At this time, Mentor Bayan was drafting a document with the king in the study. What they were discussing was a material transportation plan that was related to the life and death of many civilians.
In view of the serious situation of the epidemic, the policy of quarantining the whole family if one person is sick has been fully implemented. As a result, it has become almost impossible for those quarantined families to get food.
After careful consideration, the government decided to send some imperial guards to deliver supplies door to door to ensure that civilians would not be starved to death during the martial law period. This decision was based on a profound consideration of national stability and people's livelihood.
If civilians riot because of hunger, it will trigger a series of more serious problems, and under the impact of the plague, the entire country will fall into even greater chaos.
As the center of the country, the stability of the capital is related to the fate of the entire country.
Mentor Bayan and the king were both well aware that if the capital suffered as many casualties as Shadowmoon City, the consequences would be disastrous.
Shadowmoon City has been hit hard by the plague. To some extent, it can be said to have set a precedent for the entire country and served as a warning for this plague disaster.
During this special period, in order to prevent the spread of the plague, each territory will not allow non-territorial people to pass.
Although such measures can protect the safety of residents in the territory to a certain extent, if they continue for a long time and the crisis is not resolved, it will have a huge impact on business and cultural exchanges.
The stagnation of commercial activities will lead to economic recession, the inability to trade between regions, the inability to circulate materials, and the loss of market vitality;
The obstruction of cultural exchanges will prevent the cultures and ideas of different regions from blending, and will exacerbate the gap between regions.
The entire country seemed to be divided into isolated individuals by the plague, falling into a dull and dangerous state...
The plague war launched by Hei Mu was like a fierce storm, sweeping across Pumasai mercilessly. The entire country was powerless in the face of this war and was almost on the verge of collapse.
Both the economy and the people's mental state suffered a devastating blow. The economy suffered an unprecedented blow, and the once prosperous business activities came to a standstill. The once bustling markets are now deserted, merchants' goods are piled up and cannot be sold, trade routes are cut off, and the industrial chains between various industries are broken.
Workshops stopped working, workers lost their jobs, people lost their sources of income, family finances fell into trouble, and the economic system of the entire society seemed like a shaky building that could collapse at any time.
With the collapse of the economy, people are panicking and feeling insecure. The streets are filled with fear, as people are afraid that the plague will strike them and their families at any time.
Neighbors became cautious in their interactions, and the warm greetings were replaced by vigilant looks. Everyone stayed at home, hoarded limited supplies, and worried about how to continue their lives tomorrow.
"Dear Advisor Bayan, there is a Viscount Kashin outside the palace gate who wants to see you. He is also one of the people sent by Viteta to deal with the plague! So he came to ask whether he can be allowed to pass..." The guard replied respectfully at the door. This request broke the tense and busy atmosphere in the palace.
"Viscount Kashin, please ask him to wait in the west side hall for a while, and have the palace maids entertain him well. Tell him that this consultant has urgent business to attend to, and we will have a banquet and chat as soon as we are done.
Oh, tell the kitchen to prepare an extra banquet. Cook whatever ingredients are abundant. It doesn’t have to be too formal, just enough to fill the stomach…”
Mentor Bayan explained the matter gently, and then continued to work with the king. He knew that in this special period, every minute and every second was extremely precious, and although Kashin's coming might bring important information or help, the current affairs could not be delayed.
The king was interrupted by the guards, so he asked the maid to bring hot drinks and said with a smile, "Okay, my dear, go see Viscount Kashin. Maybe there is something important. I am born superstitious. When my grandfather said that Blaney wanted to see me, it would bring good luck.
In my generation, every meeting with Kashin and his wife brings good luck. It is difficult for me to travel now, and Viscount Kashin has appeared again. When I heard the news, I felt an unprecedented sense of security! "
The king's words were not only a trust in the Kashin couple, but also a desire for good luck and hope in this difficult situation.
At this moment when the country is facing life and death, any factor that may bring about a turnaround will be infinitely magnified.
"Haha! Your Majesty is not superstitious, it is purely human instinct. Alas, a country needs loyal ministers in times of crisis, and a troubled time needs good generals! We are in a desperate situation now, and anyone can make Your Majesty feel more at ease."
Teacher Bayan is well aware of the king's inner pressure and desire for hope. In such a difficult situation, even a little bit of positive factors can bring comfort to people, just like a ray of light in the darkness.