Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

Queen Bashiya had a detailed map of the northern region brought up.

Spreading out the map on the conference round table, Basia explained the red boxes marked on it.

Ling conveyed every word accurately to Major Schneider.

"The Queen said that if the Kumins want to hand over the Arugail Defense Fortress, the Empire needs to give up the five areas of Moon Bay Rock, Wrath Horn Peak, Naraku Cliff, Pale Lady Peak, and Gathering Dragon Mountain."

"..."

Major Schneider showed a serious and thoughtful expression.

This is really unsettling... This major is definitely not thinking of anything good... Ling couldn't help swallowing.

"We conquered this fortress after a lot of sacrifices and with a mountain of blood. To do this, I need your Empire to not only surrender all the Kumin homes that you have occupied, but also some additional territories."

"..."

Faced with the conditions proposed by Bashiya, Major Schneider remained silent.

This silence lasted for at least five minutes.

Even Ling was getting a little anxious, and the other Kumin warriors were all frowning and staring at Major Schneider.

In a formal diplomatic occasion, it is extremely rude to respond to the conditions put forward by the head of a clan with silence.

Of course, Ling also understood that ceding land was like cutting flesh, and Major Schneider really needed some time to think it over carefully.

The empire has always adhered to the principle of territorial expansion, which is also a tradition passed down from generation to generation.

As long as the territory can be expanded year by year, sooner or later the empire will rule the entire world.

His Majesty the current Emperor also follows this traditional concept and issues territorial expansion assessment targets to the military forces in various regions every year.

Of course, if a certain area is taken away, the taken away territory will also be included in this indicator, and the hole must be filled by acquiring new territory.

This is also the reason why there has been a three-way conflict in the northern region for many years.

Ling also discovered some clues about the five regions proposed by the Queen.

Yuewan Rock and Angry Cape Peak border the current ruling area of ​​the Kumin people and were the homes of the Kumin people in the past.

It is only natural to take back this part of the land, and it will be more convenient to rule it again.

But what Ling was more concerned about were the three places behind: Naraku Cliff, Pale Lady Peak, and Julong Mountain.

These three places were originally the territories of the empire and were indeed mountainous areas, but they had already left the northern border. There were also some plains and valleys controlled by the empire in between, and they were not geographically adjacent to the territory of the Kumin people.

It is an enclave territory that is difficult to rule.

It is not enough to just reclaim the homeland. Her Majesty the Queen probably also hopes that through this territorial exchange, she can strike a blow against the empire at the diplomatic level and boost the morale of her own people. That is why she deliberately demanded the ruling rights of these two pieces of land, right?

There are other more suitable adjacent areas to choose from in the north, so why did you choose these three areas?

Ling Bai was puzzled.

Hull did not let Ling study the geography of the empire in detail. At most, she mastered the geographical environment of the northern region. As for other regions of the empire, she knew very little.

The black-haired girl looked at Major Schneider. Perhaps she saw the importance of these two areas, so she fell into deep thought.

Time passed by minute by minute, and after another ten minutes, Major Schneider finally spoke with a sigh.

“…Tell these barbarians that they are talking nonsense by making such an offer!”

!! ?

You thought about it for so long, just to say this?!

If you feel the conditions are too harsh at first, I can understand if you simply slam the table and refuse.

After thinking about it for a long time, I thought you would say something deafening, but I didn't expect you to simply refuse to accept it.

This was something Ling never expected.

This major went to the exact opposite extreme of Hull. What he said and what he did were totally inconsistent. It was no exaggeration to say that he was indecisive.

Ling couldn't keep up with his train of thought.

But even so, as a translator, Ling must fully convey Major Schneider's meaning.

Of course, judging from the Queen's expression, she had understood.

Although somewhat reluctant, Ling still conveyed Major Schneider's words to him in person.

"Major Schneider said... this condition is complete nonsense."

The queen's face had darkened and she waved to Olympia beside her. Olympia immediately stood up and walked out of the meeting room, probably to prepare the torture instruments.

"Then the negotiation ends here. Ling, you've come all the way here and it's hard work. I'm really sorry to have you make such a wasted trip. You should go back today. As for this piece of shit, leave it to us to deal with."

Basia raised her hand, and two Kumin warriors took Major Schneider's hands and walked out the door, while another Kumin warrior urged Ling and Goliath to leave quickly.

"Hey, hey, hey! Let me go! What do you barbarians want to do?!"

"Isn't this because you said the conditions they proposed were nonsense?" Ling was already in tears.

"I was just kidding! It's all a joke! Don't take it seriously! Ling... Quickly tell that woman that this matter can still be discussed! Ask them to put me down! We can discuss it!"

Seeing that Major Schneider was about to be dragged away for torture, Ling had no choice but to translate what he said to everyone present.

Queen Bashiya sighed and asked two of her subordinates to put Major Schneider down.

"I hate his boring jokes, Ling, just turn it over to this piece of shit."

"The Queen said that she hopes you will stop making such boring jokes." Ling smacked her lips, feeling tired.

"Ah... damn barbarians! Moon Bay Rock, Wrath Horn Peak, Naraku Cliff, Pale Lady Peak, Gathering Dragon Mountain... they want us to give up five pieces of territory in exchange! No matter what, it's really too much!"

"... Then, what about Moon Bay Rock, Wrath Horn Peak, Pale Lady Peak, and Gathering Dragon Mountain?"

"If it's these four places, I think...Colonel Giroud Maguno would agree." Major Schneider nodded with satisfaction.

"Then it's settled. The Empire will exchange these four territories for the Arugail Defense Fortress. The day after tomorrow, the official signing ceremony will be held inside the Arugail Defense Fortress. You will come with Colonel Gilue Maguno at that time."

"Thank you for your hard work today."

After Queen Bashiya finished speaking, she stood up and left her seat.

That's it?

Doesn't Your Majesty the Queen want to fight for it again?

Or...

Could it be that her goal from the beginning to the end was just those four territories?

"Hey, Ling, can you ask her if she's free tonight?"

!! ?

"Um...Um, do you really want to ask!?"

"of course."

"…Um, Major Schneider asked, Your Majesty, are you free tonight?"

"Unfortunately, I have other plans. Please tell him that if he wants to drink, I can have a drink with them after the signing ceremony."

Queen Basia smiled and turned to walk out of the conference room.

Her Majesty the Queen is truly magnanimous. She was able to respond with a smile despite Major Schneider's repeated verbal insults.

This is the calmness that a big shot should have.

Ling sincerely admired him.

"The Queen said that she has other plans tonight. If you want to drink, please wait until the signing ceremony is over."

"Haha... this bitch in heat, are you still playing hard to get with me? Humph!"

Major Schneider watched the queen's departing back and muttered slander.

"..."

On the way back to the Imperial Fortress, Ling kept thinking about a question.

Why did the Queen choose those four territories?

Moon Bay Rock and Angry Cape Peak are the original homes of the Kuming people, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Suspicious points appeared at the Pale Lady Peak and Julong Mountain.

Almost at the same time as Major Schneider agreed, the Queen immediately made the final decision and finalized the proposal.

It was really too fast...as if he was afraid that Major Schneider would regret it.

"Great! It's finally over! Those mountain monkeys are so stupid. They can exchange four pieces of rotten land for the control of the Arugail Defense Fortress. It's really a huge profit!"

Major Schneider couldn't help but dance on his horse.

This kind of smug smile is really disgusting... Ling couldn't help but curse in her heart.

"Major Schneider, don't you think there is something wrong with the locations they chose?"

"Hahahaha! What do you know? I had expected that they would raise the right to rule over Moon Bay Rock and Angry Horn Peak. After all, that is where the ancestors of these mountain monkeys were buried!

In addition to the territories directly under the royal family, the empire divided the territories in various regions among various nobles for management.

These lands have a high degree of autonomy.

As for Moon Bay Rock and Angry Cape Peak, they happen to be the two territories of Colonel Gillett Maguno in the north.

"Regarding the two territories of Pale Lady Peak and Gathering Dragon Mountain... hehehe..."

Major Schneider's smile widened as he said this.

"These two places are Lieutenant Colonel Kainek's territories. If we hand them over to the Kumins openly, it will be a good opportunity for Lieutenant Colonel Kainek to suffer a loss. Colonel Giroud Maguno will definitely be very happy! Hahahahaha!"

Ling immediately understood that Major Schneider intended to use this method to attack the hostile faction and help his boss vent his anger.

"But... I think it's better to think about it for a while. I always feel that it's a bit strange for the Queen to ask for the two territories of Pale Lady Peak and Gathering Dragon Mountain..."

"Aha?"

After hearing the different opinions, Major Schneider immediately showed an irritated expression and glared at Ling fiercely.

He showed this attitude right after the negotiations ended. This person has a really bad character.

I just gave you a reminder, is that so serious?

"Major Schneider, think about it carefully. If we don't find out why they want those lands, it will be difficult to grasp their true intentions. If--"

"Shut up!" Before Ling could finish her words, Major Schneider roared out, and Ling turned pale with fright.

"What do you know, little kid? I spent ten platinum coins to buy you, and I gave you all the benefits you deserve. If you don't want me to sell you to someone else, just shut up and be my translator!"

"…Yes."

Due to the pressure from Major Schneider, Ling didn't dare to say much.

If we are driven out of the fortress and sold to other people, there will be no hope for the future.

When passing through a large village in the north, Major Schneider said, "I'm going to go and relieve the stress I've accumulated over the past few days. You guys go back first!"

Then he walked towards the brothel in the street, holding two seductively dressed girls.

Ling didn't want to say anything, she just looked at them with contempt as they left.

After returning to the imperial fortress, Ling walked in the corridor while sighing, and saw Hull who was taking a break at the door.