Meeting Continues

Albert's plan was simple but had a huge impact on the kingdom.

He proposed manipulating the prices of various basic commodities to cause instability within the kingdom.

By orchestrating a sudden and dramatic increase in prices, they could stoke unrest among the populace, prompting them to call upon the king to take action.

"Once the people demand the king's intervention," Albert continued, "we can step forward as a united front, offering our assistance in stabilizing prices in exchange for him making concessions. It will demonstrate our value to the crown and solidify our influence in the kingdom."

He glanced around the table, gauging the reactions of those in attendance.

A voice from the grain business raised concerns. "Yeah, it's a good idea, but such actions will paint us in a bad light," the attendee commented.

He had indeed benefited from the war's influx of people, which had driven grain prices in the kingdom to spike.