Magic Underachiever

Anne's concern was chaotic. Being in the middle of the situation, it was difficult to stand on the outside like Daliang and see the cause and effect of the whole thing, as well as the meaning behind it.

No matter in which era, it is taboo for a minister to serve the king with great achievements.

But in the face of unparalleled achievements, how many people can retreat bravely and return halfway when they reach the pinnacle of life?

Anne knew how much pressure her father had to face sitting in this position, and that moving forward might lead to an abyss of destruction. Taking the initiative to resign will naturally save your own life, but you will also stay away from the political arena of the Fromink Empire in this life.

Marquis Whitehead is now in his golden age in politics, and the empire is about to face a major turning point at this time. The Hundred Years' War is still talked about two hundred years later. The heroes who emerged during that period are recorded in history and become legends.

If the Empire can win in this turning point in the national destiny, then as the Governor of Marcellus, Marquis Whitehead's light will eclipse the Emperor of the Empire and become the most dazzling figure in this period of history.

At this time, Anne remembered what her father once said to her: "Your Majesty is willing to take risks for the destiny of the country, so what reason do I have for not accompanying your Majesty?"

Only now did Annie realize what her father meant by these words.

Marquis Whitehead was treading on thin ice when it came to Marcellus. He not only wanted to actively strengthen the empire's power in Marcellus, but also wanted to prevent being stabbed in the back by his own people at all times.

If the batch of alchemical tools for expelling the undead were handed over to the empire, the variables would increase significantly. Especially... what changes will happen to the emperor's thoughts.

In short... Under the current situation, Marquis Whitehead will never take the initiative to step down from this position, nor will he let anyone threaten his position.

After thinking so much, Annie felt a little better.

"Thank you, Master Liang, for what you said to me... My father did the right thing. That batch of alchemy equipment should not have appeared at this time. I think my father will take this batch of alchemy equipment when it is needed most." Come out and give it to the Empire.”

Although Daliang comforted Anne in this way, he did not entirely think so.

Marquis Whitehead concealed the alchemical equipment that could drive away undead from the emperor, which represented that the empire needed to make greater sacrifices in order to support the possible outbreak of the Marcellus War. From this incident, Daliang couldn't see Marquis Whitehead's loyalty to the empire... He could deceive the emperor he swore allegiance to for his own reputation or other things. He would do whatever it took, regardless of the lives of lower-level officers, soldiers and the people.

After such a person reaches the pinnacle of life, will he let go of everything he owns?

It is difficult for powerful ministers and emperors to start well and end well... Conspiracy and usurpation are sometimes the last steps that powerful ministers have to take.

Daliang didn't say this because he didn't want to have too much influence on Annie. And he also knew that Annie must have thought of this too, but she just didn't want to think about it.

So Daliang said: "Some things and some people are beyond our control. This situation... is the best choice to let it develop and actively prepare plans.

Marcellus and Fromink, no matter how far they go in the end, the Desert of Death will always be the barrier between them.

And this desert is a land of ownership. "

This is the first time that Daliang declares his sovereignty over the Desert of Death to Anne. He also hinted that he could seal the passage between Marcellus and Fromink at any time if he wished. The national destiny of the Frominke Empire is actually in his hands. As long as he is willing, he can make the Frominke Empire agree to many, many conditions at any time.

Keeping the Whitehead family is naturally very simple.

Of course, Anne knew very well...this was definitely not free.

"Master Liang, do you need me to pay anything?"

Daliang laughed: "It's too emotional to talk about the price now. Maybe the day will come when we have to make this deal. And you can rest assured that what I want is definitely something you can afford.

Come, have a drink.

Then put aside the batch of alchemy equipment for the time being. You are now an officer of the Imperial Navy. A naval battle is approaching. First think about how to resist the attack of the navies of the eastern countries. "

Da Liang brought the topic to the upcoming maritime invasion that the Imperial Navy would face.

The eastern coast of the Order Continent has a prosperous economy, numerous countries, and with the ocean at its back, it has considerable maritime power. Although none of the Eastern countries on land can stand up to the Fromink Empire alone, any navy that picks one will be the "daddy" of the empire.

Because of the autonomy of Marcellus, the eastern countries of the same line did not impose a blockade on Marcellus at sea. And if the empire takes back Marcellus, the road to Shanghai will definitely be blocked by the Eastern countries.

This is the background of the empire's urgency to form a large fleet.

The Fromink Empire wants its own sea power, and the eastern countries will definitely use the big to bully the small and nip the imperial fleet in the bud.

This battle for the sea will definitely happen, and it will start soon.

Then Parliament took the opportunity to gain public support from the eastern countries and launched the Marcellus War.

Therefore, how well this naval battle is fought will directly determine the empire's position in the Marcellus War.

Win... The Fleming Empire becomes a maritime power in one fell swoop, and can directly threaten the homeland of the Eastern countries from the ocean. Then the Eastern countries will be very cautious on the issue of Marcellus, and will not even provide support to the Marcellus Parliament. Without external assistance, the power of the parliament may be quickly extinguished by the imperial army, and then the empire will truly take Marcellus into its pocket.

Of course, this situation will not happen. A new navy that has not even touched a warship is not strong enough to be this strong. No matter how good a warship is, it needs people to drive it.

Defeat... The Fleming Empire Navy's large fleet was completely wiped out, and the coastal areas were all covered by the Eastern countries' fleets under artillery. Then the Eastern countries will support the Marcellus Parliament without reservation, providing money, weapons, and even directly sending troops.

In this way, the empire will face the situation during the Hundred Years' War, but the current empire does not have the cohesion during the Hundred Years' War. The musketeer cavalry regiment that was famous on the continent is no longer as glorious as it was at that time when facing more advanced weapons.

The best situation is that the Imperial Navy can protect itself with the support of the offshore defense system and defend several important coastal cities including Saroyan. In this way, the Vlomink Empire can get in touch with other countries that have no conflicts of interest with the Empire through the ocean, and can use some transactions to gain support from overseas countries.

With this maritime supply channel, the Empire can maintain the Eastern Front Army. Then, together with the Empire's homeland, it can achieve a pincer attack on the Parliamentary forces from the east and the west.