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Chapter 1336

Chapter 1336

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In recent years, the workers requisitioned for the riverworks project came from both inside and outside the capital. The same group of workers and conscripted laborers for the riverworks project were employed for various tasks.

Cameron was the head of the Waterworks Department, which was under the Ministry of Infrastructure. Under the guise of river repairs and irrigation drainage projects, the department had seized a considerable amount of land and resources.

They scattered houses across these areas, but not in any organized way. Workers and some conscripted laborers for the riverworks project now lived in those places.

The river channel crisscrossed the land, and the areas they taken covered all directions–east, west, south, and north. Jacob marked these locations and connected them with lines, revealing that they encircled the palace district like an inescapable net.

If these workers were private soldiers of the true mastermind behind the rebellion, then guarding the city gates would have been useless. They had been right there inside the city, constantly surveying the terrain in their free time. In fact, they likely knew the capital’s layout better than even the Garrison Unit and the Capital Guard.

Carissa studied the map, a feeling of unease creeping over her.

She then posed a question, “Given that they have requisitioned so much land, they must have received approval from the Ministry of Infrastructure and the king, right?”

“That’s correct,” Jeremiah confirmed. “But as part of the river and drainage project, they weren’t supposed to be building houses. Now, they’ve settled quite a few people in these areas. I went to the government office to check the household registrations, but none of those people are officially listed.”

“Are the conscripted laborers living there as well?” Carissa asked.

“Most of them. The conscripted laborers requisitioned from outside the city are all housed in these locations. These are men who’ve spent years doing hard labor. They’re strong–lifting a heavy hammer or sword is a trivial task for them.”

dams sometimes required stone cutting. They had tools

puzzle. There was still much to be investigated. Not wanting to waste any more time, Carissa set out early the next morning

her report, Salvador couldn’t help but scoff. That rabble–are

conscripted laborers for years. They’re strong and capable of feats of great strength,” Carissa replied, standing

expression turning serious. “You’ve been in court for only a short while. You don’t know how the Ministry of Infrastructure has been using

been their moment to strike. Even if you think Prince Nicholas is

the war at the Southern Frontier, the treasury was

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Chapter 1336

were minimal.

is a massive operation–there’s large–scale construction of foundation dams, digging of river channels for irrigation, and

A risk.

internal unrest and external threats looming, the

to the Mystic Army. He

her loyalty. Hector’s principles were her guiding light, and she would never conspire against the crown. On the other hand, the full might of Starhaven’s forces was concentrated in her hands, and that alone was a

several bouts of heavy rain. If another storm came, the uncompleted works would lead

suggesting we halt construction?” Salvador finally

by the weight of his gaze, answered resolutely, “Halt construction. Arrest and

is halted now, do you understand the

conscripted laborers turn out to be rebels?” Carissa shot