Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire.

Chapter 265: The Courage of the Future Fairy Queen

"Your Highness, this is the self-inspection list submitted by the goblins stationed in each city."

The dragon fairy Sifrea brought a list of names and handed it to the golden dragon. However, Noah, who was lying on the golden throne, did not look at the list, but looked at the followers in front of him, who would have the opportunity to be promoted to the dragon fairy king and achieve legendary status.

"Have you seen these lists?"

"I've seen it."

Under normal circumstances, Sifrea, whose body was seven meters tall, knelt on one knee on the ground. Although she was as big as a giant, she still looked extremely small in front of the golden dragon that gave her everything.

"Any ideas?"

"The administrative system of the territory and our inner world of the goblins need to be rectified."

Shivreya answered without hesitation.

"Do you think that relying on these self-examination lists can achieve the purpose of the purge?"

The corruption and depravity of the judicial system, especially the emergence of remorse money, made Noah very angry. Therefore, after regaining consciousness, Noah immediately ordered a self-examination.

There were basically no problems in the city of Elishim, which was right under his nose. Many of the goblins in charge of administration in the city were shocked by the atonement money.

But outside the city of Elysium, similar fines had already appeared in the towns and villages under the jurisdiction of the Acropolis, and in more remote areas, penance money had become a widely used fine system.

This is a type of problem that exists in any country, any region, and even any period. That is, the farther the area is from the ruling center, the weaker the control and influence of the system and order radiating from it will have on it.

Noah understood, but could not accept it. He could tolerate a certain degree of local autonomy, but that did not mean that these insects could trample on the rules he set, disregard his laws, and use his code as a price list to make money.

"Absolutely impossible."

Hearing Noah's question, Shifraya answered decisively.

As the first fairy to follow the golden dragon and also the fairy who had followed and served Noah for the longest time, Sifrea could feel how angry the dragon in front of her was.

Therefore, this dragon fairy who has already touched the edge of legend knows how to express himself at this moment.

"So what do you think we should do?"

"Please ask the Holy Knight to conduct a round of inspection on our fairies. The fairies who pass the inspection will form an investigation team to conduct a second round of investigation in various towns."

Before submitting the list to Noah, Shifraya had already imagined various scenarios and how to respond.

It is impossible to say that the fairy group was completely unaware of the emergence of the fine.

Although the number of goblins decreases as one moves away from the city of Elisim, the goblins control the administrative power and occupy the core power. The appointment and removal of officials in various cities and regions are all managed and arranged by the goblins.

Therefore, the fairy cannot escape blame. Not to mention the fairy, even she has to take responsibility. His Highness Noah's attitude is very telling. She has never been questioned like this before.

"It's a good idea to form an investigation team of goblins who have passed the review of the Holy Knights to investigate the judicial system in various places."

Noah first praised the solution given by the chief fairy, but then changed the subject.
"But don't you think this is unnecessary and too much trouble? Since you have decided to invite a paladin, why not just send one to investigate the local judicial system?"

"Your Highness!"

Sifrea fell to the ground, having realized that the dragon in front of her was truly angry.

Although she suggested that the goblins be examined by the holy knights, goblins have always enjoyed a privilege that allows them to be exempted from death no matter how serious the crime they have committed.

Even if the review fails, for the goblins, the biggest punishment is confiscation of property and dismissal from office. At most, they will stay in the goblin town for a few decades before coming out.

Therefore, the suggestion put forward by Shifraya is the most gentle approach with the least interference with the territory's administrative system.

But it was obvious that the Holy Dragon was not satisfied with the suggestions she gave, and he wanted to bring in Holy Knights to conduct a round of inspections on the territory's administrative system.

This is too terrifying. Even ordinary people who have no power, no achievements and no abilities can hardly pass the scrutiny of the Holy Knights, let alone these officials who are tainted with power.

Once the holy knights enter the scene, there will be a round of horrific purge, a bloody massacre from top to bottom where no one can survive. This is completely different from the meaning of the goblin-led review.

"Shifraya, I gave the fairies too many privileges. This is my fault. I shouldn't have indulged you so much that you became corrupt and degenerate to this point."

Noah seemed to be rebuking the goblin, but at the same time he was also reflecting on himself.

The goblins who have followed him since his childhood have now grown into the largest political and supernatural group under his command.

There is no second or third, and he does not have a second race of followers that can compete with the fairies. This is very bad, and Noah has clearly realized this.

Fairies are not a group without desires. They are not pure, and their spirits are even less pure. Especially the dragon-like fairies, they have desires that are no less than those of dragons, and they have all the bad habits that dragons have.

Therefore, it can be said that it was Noah's fault that he allowed the goblins to monopolize power and gave them the privilege of not killing them if they committed crimes. He himself should bear part of the responsibility for the emergence of the repentance money.

Fortunately, he discovered it not too late and he could still correct it.

"Your Highness, please calm down!"

The fairy bowed her head even lower, and her body began to tremble unconsciously. It was not because she was so unbearable, but because of the absolute suppression from the superior bloodline.

"Calm down? Okay, Sifrea, I'll give you a chance to calm down. Since you think this list is not enough to purge the fallen from the goblin group, you will conduct the first round of review yourself."

Noah blew a flame and burned the list in front of him to ashes without even looking at what names were written on it. He knew without even looking that it was just some attempt to fool him.

“Don’t let me down again!”

"Yes."

Hearing Noah's cold tone, Shifraya no longer had any hope in her heart.

"Let me see if you have what it takes to become the Goblin King!"

After watching Sifrea leave, Noah summoned the leader of the existing paladin group in the territory. He was not joking with Sifrea just now, but really intended to use the paladins to purge the territory. Of course, it was only aimed at the judicial system, not the entire administrative system. Otherwise, it would be a real overturning of the table, from top to bottom, and Noah was unwilling to accept such a price.

Jinlong also knew that no one is perfect. He could ask the people under him to emulate saints, but he could not ask everyone to be saints and live and work according to the words and deeds of saints.

People have selfish desires, so they do some harmless things. Noah can understand that he can turn a blind eye. If we really follow the holy warriors' strict requirements and examine everyone, no matter what country or civilization, it will collapse because it is unrealistic and not an ideal problem.

"Your Excellency Lord!"

Upon receiving the invitation from the Holy Dragon, the leaders of the major holy warrior groups responded very positively. Anyone who remained in Noah's territory had basically heard some news.

"I heard that you are going to conduct an investigation into the officials in your territory?"

When as many as seven leaders of the Holy Knight groups arrived, a middle-aged Holy Knight who looked experienced asked excitedly, as if he couldn't wait.

"Just another round of scrutiny of the justice system!"

Noah emphasized. Although he intended to borrow the power of the paladin, he would not abuse it.

"Because of the remorse money?"

The holy warrior also understood why the holy dragon in front of him was furious.

“It’s certainly related to this, but it’s not the main reason.”

Noah was furious that someone used the code he made as a price list to make money, and he was even more angry that he was unaware of this matter. No fairy reported it to him, and he discovered it himself through his own projected consciousness.

"What do you need us to do?"

After learning the ins and outs of this investigation storm from the Holy Dragon Noah, the leaders of these holy warrior groups looked at each other and asked proactively.

They are already rubbing their hands and eager to try, as this is a great opportunity for them to practice the justice they believe in. Under the rule of nobles in other countries, they would never have such an opportunity.

“First, I need you to conduct a round of inspection on the fairies under my command, but this will have to wait until one of my followers has completed his self-inspection.

Secondly, after the investigation of the goblins is complete, I hope you can dispatch enough holy warriors to conduct a round of investigations on the judicial officials set up in various towns and regions of my territory. Anyone who is found to be unjust can be detained on the spot. "

Noah looked at the increasingly excited paladin leaders in front of him and made his third request.

"Finally, given that after two rounds of investigations, the judicial system in my territory will inevitably be greatly vacant and paralyzed, so I hope you can provide me with a group of paladin reserves who believe in fairness and justice to enrich the judicial system in various places."

"This……"

"Well!"

If the first two requirements made the holy warriors so excited that they could hardly control themselves, Noah's third requirement made these holy warrior groups feel a little bit hesitant.

This holy dragon is blatantly trying to poach the holy warriors and asking them to send people over themselves. This kind of request really makes it difficult to make a decision.

To train a paladin, a lot of resources need to be invested in the early stage, because every paladin is an all-round talent with almost no shortcomings. Whether as a single warrior or a leader commanding a team, he can adapt well.

It is not enough that the training resources are abundant and the initial investment is high, but what is even more difficult is that to become a holy knight one needs to believe in justice and kindness, which is the highest threshold.

If you cannot get a response from the Holy Light and master the power of the Holy Light, no matter how much you learn, you cannot be called a holy knight.

"It's just a temporary position to maintain order. The officials in my territory are not permanent. I think being an official should be a very good experience and training for you holy warriors."

Seeing these holy warriors hesitating and unable to respond, Noah had to add that he was not trying to poach them, but just temporarily second them.

As for the duration of the secondment, that will be discussed separately. Anyway, the duration of the official's tenure is decided by the great lord.

Noah had no choice but to target the Holy Knight. What the judicial system needs most is justice, but human desires are endless, and justice will naturally no longer exist under the destruction of desires.

After the first round of purges, how can we ensure that subsequent officials will not make the same mistakes, and will be honest and upright and enforce the law impartially?
There is no way to guarantee it, or it is impossible to guarantee it.

Noah didn't want to, nor was he interested in, carry out round after round of cleansing. Not to mention whether he would be tired or not, even if he was interested in continuing like this, what about the people? In the process of rectification, how many innocent people would die as a price?
Therefore, Noah could only think of using the paladins. In the judicial system that needs justice, integrity, and setting an example for the people, inserting the paladins can avoid the deterioration and corruption of the judicial system to the greatest extent.

Of course, this does not mean that the holy knights are necessarily reliable. After all, there are still corrupted holy knights in this world. But no matter what, this group is far more reliable than the officials selected from the demon clans.

The average lower limit of a holy warrior is the upper limit that almost all secular officials will never reach in their lifetime.

"Your Excellency, we are not refusing. It's just that have you considered whether your people are willing to accept our holy warriors as officials?"

A leader of a paladin group raised his doubts, saying that paladins are of course good and everyone knows that they are moral role models and warriors of justice.

But the problem is that even ordinary people who are suffering from hardship, hunger and cold will only think of them and need them when they are suffering. Once their lives enter the stage of food and clothing, they just want to stay away from them and don’t want to have too much contact with them.

"They'll get used to it."

Noah responded to the paladin's doubts with just one word.

Consider whether the public is willing to accept it? Are you kidding me?
He believed that there was still a lot of potential in the intelligent races that had not yet been tapped, but he would never believe in their vision, let alone their wisdom and judgment.

dictator!
The paladin leaders looked at each other, some with natural expressions, while others showed helplessness on their faces.

Noah's answer fully reflects his qualities as a ruler. However, this is also a common characteristic of dragons as lords.

It doesn’t matter whether the people need it or not, but whether you think the people need it or not.

"In that case, I would like to recommend a group of outstanding young people to you."

"I also have a group of young people here who need experience."

Although it is not uncommon for holy warriors to serve as officials and engage in politics, it is extremely rare for them to participate in politics collectively on a large scale.

(End of this chapter)