I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 253 Maritime Trade

"Lord Alpha, we have successfully captured the city of Thor. What should we do next?" Linda asked with a worried look on her face. At this time, although the city of Thor had been captured, the subsequent problems were far from being solved. The ownership and defense of Thor became the top priority.

When the situation was unfavorable, Philros had already fled. According to unreliable information, he had fled to the port of Omili, which was several hundred kilometers away. If the situation was not good, he would immediately go out to sea.

"Publish a message," Alpha looked at Linda, "pointing out that Thor City Lord Philros has defected to the Dark Lord, causing the dark forces to wreak havoc on the continent. On behalf of the Fatalia royal family, I order the overthrow of his dark rule. In addition, you can list ten of his crimes at random." Alpha planned to adopt a strategy of cutting off the source of the problem and killing Philros.

"Contact the Free Alliance. We are willing to give up direct control over the Tor Province and hand it over to the joint jurisdiction of the Free Alliance. If the Free Alliance does not handle it, contact the Thames and Montgomery families. At the same time, contact the mining city and take over Hillier from the Fatalia royal family." Alpha arranged a series of affairs in an orderly manner.

Thor must be handed over, otherwise it will attract the attention of all the continental countries, including the Empire. After all, the area occupied by Alpha during this period is too large, which is inconsistent with Alpha's current situation. Alpha needs allies, even if the other party can't help much, it can also reduce some public pressure.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." Listening to Alpha's arrangements, Linda knew that her man was not carried away by victory, and she needed to cooperate fully next.

Linda acted decisively and followed Alpha's instructions to spread the news. This news was like a stone that caused a thousand waves, causing an uproar on the continent. Philros's reputation plummeted, while Alpha successfully created the image of a fighter for justice and became the representative of the Fatalia royal family to eradicate the dark forces.

In fact, this was also due to Philros's own notoriety, especially when Alpha first arrived, he exempted all historical taxes in the province of Tor and halved the existing taxes. This move won the heartfelt support of the general public.

The Free Alliance was interested in Alpha's proposal, but due to the obstruction of the Orff family, the Free Alliance's plan to take over the Tor Province ultimately failed. However, the Thames and Montgomery families sent envoys to express their support.

At the same time, other families are not united. The Orff family, relying on the support of the Allison family and the powerful forces behind them, led by the Pirate Alliance, have set up many obstacles in the development of the emerging families.

The connection with the mining city also yielded fruitful results, and Hillier of the Fatalia royal family was safely transferred to Alpha's camp. Hillier's arrival not only brought additional political resources to Alpha, but also significantly enhanced his influence among the people.

However, this was actually Alpha's miscalculation. Alpha originally expected the Revolutionary Army to capture Rimuru within a month, but he never thought that due to the crisis on the continent and the rise of the Revolutionary Army in various places, Rimuru on the border was actually forgotten. Without the crisis, the Revolutionary Army would naturally not think of Alpha, let alone his useless royal family. Therefore, when they heard Alpha's call, the royal family rushed here impatiently.

After all the forces gathered together, Alpha immediately called everyone to discuss the future development and planning of Tor Province. However, the powerful faction headed by Philros seemed to be gathering strength and attempting to launch a counterattack against Tor City, which made Alpha's new alliance hesitate.

"Don't worry about Philros' counterattack. Since I can defeat him once, I can defeat him twice or three times." Alpha's words revealed great confidence. He had already sent monkeys to scout the situation in the east. If the situation was unfavorable, Alpha was ready to raid the harbor again.

"Then we are relieved, Lord Alpha." At this time, the envoy of the Thames family expressed respect to Alpha, which was impossible to happen before.

Alpha knew that this was a change in his status. If he wanted to be on an equal footing with others, he had to make himself stronger, because status was something he had to fight for, not something given by others.

With Alpha's assurance, everyone could sit down and discuss Thor's future development calmly. At the same time, Shuri from the Free Alliance also sent people over. After all, in addition to the forces headed by the Orff family, other members of the Free Alliance all hoped that the Free Alliance's territory could be expanded indefinitely, which represented rights and interests.

"In terms of military, I will be in charge of this matter before the Cyborg Corps is expelled, but the Alliance needs to provide supplies." Alpha certainly won't always be the scapegoat.

"But, Lord Alpha, you have reduced taxes for the people of Thor by half, and I'm afraid we can't provide enough resources." Hillier already regarded himself as the master of Thor, which made everyone feel very uncomfortable.

"Tor is a major agricultural province. It has been exploited to the extreme before. Even so, it can't collect much tax. In the future, Tor should take advantage of its geographical advantages. It is a bridgehead to the mainland. We should vigorously develop commerce and develop Tor through trade." Alpha explained loudly. This is also the reason why the Montgomery family and the Thames family value Tor. The grain trade in Tor is not something that these two families care about at all.

"In the future, Thor should vigorously develop trade, take advantage of ports, railway transportation, and develop various resources inland. This will bring endless benefits." The envoy of the Thames family stood up.

"In terms of military, in the future Thor can establish its own military or hire our allies. We will discuss this later. Next, let's discuss the future administrative management system of the Thor province." After Alpha finished speaking, everyone fell silent. After all, this is the development center and power center of Thor.

The emerging capitalism led by the Thames family certainly hopes for a new alliance based on the template of the Free Alliance, but the royal representative Hillier will certainly not agree, as that would make the royal family a mere decoration.

"How about this! Everyone take a step back and establish a constitutional monarchy." Alpha can only copy the later Britain. Now the royal family still has a very high power and prestige among the people. The key is that Alpha also needs a force to restrain these emerging capitalists. Otherwise, when the crisis is resolved, Alpha may be kicked out by these people again.

This proposal aims to retain the symbolic status of the royal family while introducing elements of emerging capitalism to meet the core needs of both parties. After a heated discussion, both sides finally agreed to take a step back and accept this plan. The royal family does not have absolute power, but the royal family has a seat in parliament and cannot be removed or replaced. At the same time, parliamentary resolutions are announced by the royal family.

After the general direction of constitutional monarchy was established, the meeting began to refine the specific implementation details. This included key issues such as the establishment of a legislative body, the election method, and the establishment of a government structure. Representatives from all parties actively participated in the discussion, striving to gain the greatest benefits for the forces they represented in the new system.

Drafting of the Constitution As the details were gradually finalized, the next task was to draft the Constitution. This task was assigned to a team of legal experts, historians, and representatives of all parties. Alpha referred to the templates of constitutional monarchy cases in history and combined with the actual situation of Tor to start writing a suitable constitutional text.

As for Alpha's only requirement, to unify the rights of people of all races and eliminate slavery, slave trade, and feudalism, this had no impact on emerging capitalism. It liberated the people and played a positive role in promoting the development of emerging markets, but it further exploited the royal power.

Once the draft constitution is completed, it needs to be reviewed more broadly. Alpha organized a series of public meetings and small seminars, inviting representatives from all walks of life to review the draft and propose amendments. Although this process is long and controversial, it is also an important part of ensuring that the new system can widely reflect public opinion.

After months and even years of hard work, the draft constitution was finally passed with the joint efforts of all parties. This historic moment marked that the Tor Province officially embarked on the path of constitutional monarchy and laid a solid foundation for future prosperity and stability.

A New Beginning With the establishment of a new political system, the province of Tor entered a new period of development. Trade developed rapidly, the military structure gradually improved, and administrative management became increasingly efficient. Alpha played a key role in regulating and guiding this process. He knew that only by balancing the interests of all parties could the long-term development of Tor be ensured.

Despite the remarkable progress that has been made, Alpha knows that there are still many challenges and opportunities ahead. He and his companions must continue to remain vigilant and constantly adjust their strategies to cope with the ever-changing situation. At the same time, they also need to seize every opportunity to push the province of Tor towards a more prosperous direction.

After handing over the control of the province of Tor, Alpha did not turn around and leave, but continued to focus on this land. He understood that although the control had changed hands, his responsibility and concern for this land had not diminished. Therefore, Alpha began to actively organize manpower and invested in the reconstruction of Tor City.

Alpha mobilized resources and assembled a group of skilled craftsmen and builders to repair the damage caused by the war. They worked together to rebuild the city walls, repair streets and buildings, and gradually brought this war-torn city back to life. At the same time, Alpha also paid attention to the living needs of the citizens, providing food, medicine and other necessary assistance to help them regain their confidence in life.

As the affairs of Tor City gradually stabilized, Alpha knew that in order to achieve long-term prosperity and stability, he had to integrate his forces. Therefore, he established a joint committee and invited representatives from the Free Alliance, the Thames family, the Montgomery family, and the Mining City to join. The establishment of this joint committee aims to jointly decide the future of Tor Province and ensure that the interests of all parties are balanced and protected.

In terms of business planning, Alpha showed great wisdom and long-term vision. He knew that only by allowing everyone to benefit from the development of Tor could a common interest group be formed to jointly protect this land. Therefore, he discussed with the members of the committee and formulated a series of policies and plans that were conducive to business development. They improved trade conditions, attracted investment, promoted business exchanges, and worked hard to create a prosperous business center.

Although Philros had escaped, Alpha remained vigilant. He knew that the enemy could return at any time, so he strengthened the defense system of Tor City. He established an elite standing army and conducted regular military exercises to improve the army's combat effectiveness and ability to respond to emergencies. At the same time, he also strengthened intelligence gathering and kept an eye on possible threats.

After successfully handling a series of urgent matters, Alpha began to turn his attention to longer-term planning. He worked closely with the Joint Committee to carefully draw up a development blueprint for the Tor Province, covering economic reconstruction, improvement of people's livelihood, and cultural exchanges, laying a solid foundation for the prosperity and stability of the Tor Province.

As the province of Tor gradually stabilizes, Alpha's influence grows day by day. He knows that this is just a new starting point, and there is still a long road ahead and more challenges waiting for him and his companions. However, no matter what the future holds, Alpha firmly believes that as long as they stick to their beliefs, they will be able to create a better future.

"Lord Alpha, we heard that you destroyed the port of Zadar and dozens of large ships of the Maritime Alliance, causing the port of Zadar to be completely paralyzed." Regarding the port issue, Gust of the Thames family and Javier of the Montgomery family came in person to discuss with Alpha.