Realm of Power

"Touch! Touch!"

Count Remshat, the senior officer of the Ministry of Military Affairs of the African Empire, knocked on the door of the office in front of him. A white-haired old man was sitting at the desk in the room, reviewing documents. This man with silver-white hair and almost transparent eyes The old man is Duke Rubinsack, Minister of Military Affairs of Congo and Africa.

"Your Majesty, what do you want from me?" Count Remshat, wearing a straight blue military uniform, stood in front of the old man with an elegant figure. He was about thirty years old.

"What do you think of the empire's southward war plan?" Duke Rubinsack didn't even raise his head. To Count Remchart's surprise, the pen in his hand scrawled something on the document, each piece of silver. The needle-like hair is full of a mixture of perseverance and vicissitudes of time.

In front of this old commander of the empire who holds hundreds of thousands of troops in the empire, even though he is known as the fastest rising star in the imperial military in recent years; Count Remshat did not dare to show the slightest carelessness.

"Going south to fight? Does your lord, the Duke, mean to crusade against the rebellious Fezer?" Count Remshat asked with a somewhat stunned look. He also heard some rumors that the empire had assembled 300,000 troops on the southern border, and the target of the battle seemed to be It’s Fezer, the empire’s old enemy.

"Feser's navy is very powerful. We still need to cross the strait before we can attack Fezer's land. However, I heard that the navy suffered heavy losses in the north and has no advantage..." Earl Semushat He said cautiously, but it was also helpless to say that he inherited the former Holy Oppa The Gangfei Empire, which is a descendant of the Luo Empire, has only been around for a hundred years, but it has many old enemies. There is Obarro in the north and Feize in the south. Most of these areas are the lands of the former Holy Obarro Empire. The Gangfei Empire considers itself orthodox. Naturally, these guys who turned their backs on the Holy Obaro Empire were called rebels.

"That's right, so we have applied for naval assistance from other countries!" Duke Rubinsack stopped the pen in his hand, raised his head and glanced at Count Remshat in front of him, his eyes sharpening. He slowly said, "It was the Principality of Putau, one of the empire's vassals, who came forward to contact us. The navy is the navy of the Principality of Lanster, the most powerful Barrow in Central Europe. They promised to dispatch 50 warships to help us gain control of the strait. Although everything It went well, but His Majesty the Emperor still feels that he has lost the empire's face. Tangtang Gangfei actually needs the help of a foreign navy! It always gives people a bad feeling!"

"The Principality of Lanster, that country known as the Maritime Mercenaries! A country without any sense of standing or honor!" Count Remshat's face was gloomy. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "I'm afraid I'll need a lot of reward this time!"

"Five million gold coins." Duke Rubinsack's old lips curled up slightly.

"What a heavy hireling!"

Count Remshat saw this look and was silent for a while. Although the Gangfei Empire controlled the fertile land of Barro in Central Europe, its annual fiscal revenue was only about 40 million. One-eighth of the empire's financial resources were spent in one go. No wonder a calm man like Duke Rubinsack would have a hint of imperceptible anger on his face. In the final analysis, this was all caused by the failure of the last crusade against the southwest. sequelae,

Two of the Empire's main fleets were annihilated, and nearly 100 battleships were destroyed. More than 38,000 experienced naval sailors were lost in vain, which caused the strength of Gangfei Navy to drop by two levels.

In the past, the Straits could be controlled independently, but now we must seek help from foreign aid to control them.

Recently, there was news that the enemies of the Imperial Navy were defeated in the southwest, and they moved south again fiercely, occupying the key island of Kasili in one fell swoop. The situation in the northern seas is said to have become so serious that the empire must issue a sea ban, requiring all port cities to enter a state of war readiness, and all merchant fleets are prohibited from entering the northern seas.

The impact of this was also obvious. The products from the northern seas were suddenly cut off, causing the prices of goods on the market to rise, including Count Remshat's favorite fish, which lived in the northern seas. offshore beach. The meat is delicious, and it will be even more delicious if smoked with wine.

Before the initial blockade, the price of silver hairtail fish in the market was 30 silver coins. Now it is close to one gold coin, and the same is true for other goods. The loss of the northern seas may not have an obvious impact on the interior of Congo, but for coastal cities including Imperial Kyoto, it is definitely a spectacle. An invisible disaster, at least for many food-loving nobles.

Most of the Gangfei nobles who inherited the bloodline of the Holy Opalo Empire value hedonism, including mellow and fragrant beauties, delicacies that seem to dissolve on the tongue, heart-shaking music, and graceful beauties.

However, for the soldiers of Gangfei, the sense of honor that has existed for thousands of years makes them feel that the fun they can get in the game of politics and strategy cannot be compared with fine wine or beautiful women, and Earl Remshat is undoubtedly this The alternative one inside, it is said that the good-looking Count Remshat not only rose to prominence quickly, but also had a large number of lovers.

"How many lovers does His Excellency the Count have?" Someone had asked him the same question before. Remshat did not answer immediately, but thought about it with a serious expression, and then replied with an almost cheeky bright smile. "If we don't measure it in units of hits, I'm afraid it won't be complete!" It seems a bit exaggerated, but it's not completely bragging. The impression given by his appearance was indeed unambiguous.

"Your Majesty, the Duke, you asked me to come here tonight. There must be something going on, right? If it's a matter of foreign affairs, I'm afraid I may not be qualified to do it!"

Remshat said seriously, because he knew that the office he was in was not the official residence of the Minister of Military Affairs, nor even a private residence. Four hundred years ago, this place was a small basin in the mountains filled with salt gas. A lord built a beautiful manor by the lake here, and was eventually taken into custody by the empire.

Because it is located in a prosperous area on the outskirts of Kyoto, many people are interested in the idea of ​​​​building a beautiful manor, but they are unable to do so because there are rumors that this manor is an imperial property, that is, the property of His Majesty the Emperor. However, Remshat knew that His Majesty the Emperor, who lived a serious life, almost never came here. Only some important foreign envoys who came to Beijing would be arranged here.

"Foreign affairs?" Duke Rubinsack looked at him with piercing eyes, flashing a trace of imperceptible appreciation. In order to cover up, he coughed dryly, "There is indeed a very urgent foreign matter that needs to be solved. Since you raised it, then give it to me." You!"

"Do you know about the newly rising Falcon Empire in the north?" Duke Rubensack asked in a deep voice.

"Know something!" Remshat nodded solemnly. Although deep in the mainland of Congo, far away from the northern front, he had also heard about this emerging empire, not to mention that it was this country's navy that severely damaged the imperial navy.

Remsha said slowly with some confusion, "I heard that it is a country from the northwest coast and is fighting the Gauls, but what does this have to do with us?"

Duke Rubinsack's face was silent for a moment, and he picked up a report on the table. "This is the border report that was just received. The Fifth Army on the northern border has been defeated by the Falcon Empire Army, and the Army Commander Lanmia died in the battle. Although I have urgently mobilized two regiments to go north, overall, the situation is not good for us because of the main force of the empire brought by His Majesty the Emperor! We were gathering on the southern front, so we could only hold on and were unable to mobilize our forces to launch a counterattack. The opponent's army had already penetrated 200 miles into the border before sending people to ask us to recognize its actual control over the southwest of the Gauls. Otherwise, it will continue to penetrate deeper, and the opponent's naval fleet will also target Imperial Kyoto."

"What!"

Remshat looked horrified. With his mouth wide open, like a goose whose neck was pinched, Lan Mia was a famous general in the empire. The fifth legion under his command was even larger than the average legion, with a super-large legion of 150,000 people. Even Lan Mia Mia died in the battle

That's not to say that the enemy troops are 200 miles deep into the border. The empire's northern frontier completely collapsed, which is terrible. One can imagine what a tragic scene the current northern frontier will be.

"His Majesty the Emperor has acquiesced to this agreement, but to regain the southwest of the old land and restore the glory of the Holy Obarro Empire. It is the legacy of the past kings, so it is impossible for His Majesty the Emperor to come forward blatantly!" Duke Rubinsack led the way! Looking solemnly at his exaggerated expression, he pointed at Remshat. "Now His Majesty the Emperor is about to launch a full-scale attack on Fezer on the southern front. You have been specially assigned to sign this undisclosed agreement with the Falcon Empire." protocol!"

"Why me?" Remshat looked stunned.

"Because among the personnel of the Imperial Military Affairs Department staying in Beijing, apart from me, the minister, you are the only one who has some weight!" Duke Rubinsack narrowed his eyes slightly. "Intelligence shows that the other party is not just intimidating.

The other party has fully controlled the border, and our army is unable to fight back. This is a fact, but it may not necessarily be a full-scale invasion soon! However, according to our reliable intelligence lurking in Dahai City in the northwest,

The opponent is mobilizing large-scale troops between the southwest and Rusty areas. It is obvious that the opponent is preparing for a large-scale attack plan! "

"What is the so-called large scale...?"

Remshat gritted his teeth and asked bravely. Since he was going to take the blame, he also wanted to know if he was worth it.

"More than 500,000 troops, no! If the naval fleet is included, it may be more than 500,000."

Duke Rubinsack's eyes flickered, his almost light blue pupils flashing white as he waited. For those in Confederate who didn't know the Falcon Army's defense change plan, it was easy to regard the change of defense as an army gathering.

"500,000!"

Remshat swallowed hard. For this rising star in the Imperial military, it would take several seconds to swallow this sentence.

"No wonder, no wonder he was brought in to sign a contract in such an urgent manner at night!" Remshat woke up and lost even the most basic heart of resistance. Even the Gangfei Empire could not mobilize such a huge force overnight. Military strength is not only a matter of quantity, but also involves the ability to organize, manage, dispatch, and use. Does the Falcon Empire have such capabilities? No matter what, this is indeed an irresistible force.

It’s no wonder that even a veteran commander like Rubinsack believes that the situation is not good for the Confederate Empire. Under such circumstances, if it drags on for a second, civilians on the border may be massacred. The brutality of the Falcon Army was clearly demonstrated when it attacked Kasili Island. In addition to the fact that the Seventh Navy Squadron in charge of Kasili was sunk and 7,400 sailors died in the battle, the merchants on Kasili Island And more than 34,000 residents were massacred.

"Go ahead, the other party's representative is already in the living room!"

Rubinsack said to Remschat, then lowered his head and continued to sign the documents, but Remschat saw that the pen in the hands of the Minister of Military Affairs could not write for some reason, and there were only dried pen marks on the leather. The paper slides

"What a national shame!" Remshat stood up and silently opened the door to the room.

In the drawing room. Remshat saw the envoy of the Falcon Empire, a one-eyed dragon full of murderous intent. You can feel it from its fierce oppression. This is definitely a ferocious battlefield killer. The bloody aura that ignores life and death is You can smell it clearly from more than ten meters away

"Who is your Excellency?"

Salon looked at Remshat walking in, his cloudy one eye shining brightly, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone. Directness is his style. He is a typical martial artist. Although he is a little clever, he has always been relatively careless about politics and strategy. It was not until he was on the road that he suddenly realized that he had been tricked by His Majesty Falcon!

The tens of thousands of defeated troops must be killed without missing a single one. That was absolutely impossible. Once the defeated army dispersed, they were running around and no one could stop them. His Majesty Falcon was undoubtedly very aware of this situation, but he still sent the Dongting Cavalry to raid the border.

One is to use the Dongting people's cruel tactics to frighten the Gangfei Empire. Taking the initiative in the situation shows the empire's fierce offensive. On the other hand, His Majesty Falcon does not want the war to expand indefinitely. If it really leads to an all-out war, it will be difficult to deal with.

In exchange for recognizing the Falcon Empire's actual control over the southwest region, the powerful Falcon Army withdrew to its original borders. This is still acceptable to the Gangfei people. It is said that the main force of the Gangfei people is fighting in the south. Salon only found out about it after arriving in Gangfei Kyoto, so Salon has been very careful to maintain the strength he should have.

"I am not just waiting for Remshat, the affairs officer of the Ministry of Military Affairs. His Majesty the Emperor is not in Kyoto, so I am responsible for the signing of the contract!" Remshat was a little frightened by Salon's one eye. The image of the other party was indeed worthy of this cruel and bloody empire, and his tone seemed a bit weaker.

"In that case, let's sign the contract, I have to rush back!"

Salon's expression softened a little. He made a gesture to Remshat to please sit down, and the entourage of both sides placed the treaty in front of each other. Remshat pretended to look at the terms, as if he wanted to say something, but saw Salon opposite him. That chilling one eye could no longer speak. After staring at the text of the treaty that was destined to embarrass him for half an hour, Remshat reluctantly signed his name on it. The attendants took documents were exchanged with each other and each kept a copy

"When is your ambassador going to go back?" Remshat took a deep breath and asked.

"In a few days, my majesty will say that I, a country bumpkin who has never seen the bustling capital of Kyoto, should take a closer look if I have the chance!" Salon grinned, his one eye showing a sharp look, "Is your country just like this?" Are you so eager to drive people away? At least we have a truce now! We all have our own interests, don’t we?

"No, it's just that Kyoto has been uneasy recently. With such an important mission, I hope your envoy can pay attention to safety!" Remshat said through gritted teeth with a look of remorse. Since the occupation of Kaisili Island, there has also been a turmoil in Kyoto. There was a trend against the Falcon Empire, but it was too far away from the Falcon Empire after all. This trend subsided not long after, but this does not mean that once someone knows that the Falcon Empire’s envoy is in Kyoto, someone will not Some young people who are overly patriotic jump out

"It doesn't matter. If there is an accident, I believe there will be many people buried with me!"

Salon laughed. It was so interesting that this senior affairs officer of the Ministry of Military Affairs was still threatening him. Salon, who was a mercenary, was certainly not afraid of any hot-blooded young people. Moreover, there were a hundred imperial soldiers accompanying him this time. Most of the guards are masters of the army who kill a lot of people. If there are a few who don't open their eyes, they will be killed. In such a repressive situation, Gang Fei has no choice but to swallow his anger.

The next day, Salon took a dozen guards dressed as mercenaries to visit Kanfei Kyoto. As a large empire, Kanfei Kyoto was undoubtedly very prosperous. Salon's first goal was Kyoto's most prosperous city. Excellent weapons shop,

Because they were dressed in ordinary clothes, the store clerk didn't pay much attention to the Salon gang. They looked like barbarians with obvious violent tendencies. To the store clerk, most of the barbarians were dressed like this. In most cases, they shouted fierce things. , in fact, I didn’t even have a gold coin in my pocket, so I just casually took out a few passable snake-shaped rapiers to introduce them. The snake-shaped rapiers were just introduced. An inhuman weapon with an abnormally sharp front end and an oval handle, like a gauntlet and shield. It is not suitable for fighting on the battlefield, but it is suitable for personal wear. The reason why the guy took out a stabbing sword that is not suitable for slashing is because he has some sense of it. Fool the minds of these barbarians. These barbarians have seen nothing good. They just see weapons that can pierce armor and regard them as magical weapons.

Salon picked up a snake-shaped stabbing sword with a somewhat disdainful expression. He held the tip of the sword in his hand and bent it in an arc. He suddenly stabbed the armor next to him as a test. It actually pierced through the armor that looked like silver light. The bright armor, even though it was just a light armor that didn't look thick, made Salon frown slightly.

"What a sharp stabbing sword! But it shouldn't be used for sweeping and slashing, right?" This guy, who has always been rough but fine, secretly admired,

He knew that, like himself, Hu Keqili was sent to the capital of Gaul by the fat man. A piece of information about Gaul was highly appreciated by His Majesty Falcon, and he had a piece of information related to Gaul. The report on the Lu Empire's military, geography, products, routes, customs and customs has been prepared. By the beginning of next spring, the person in charge of the attack on the right wing of Gaul must be none other than Hu Keqili.

"Do you want to buy it or not? It's 30 silver coins a handful. If you don't want to, please leave!" Looking at the annoying one-eyed customer, he used the snake-shaped stabbing sword as a wooden stick to sweep across it a few times. The shop clerk's face It turned green immediately. Although it was just ordinary goods, it was a weapon made by high-quality Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., with a resounding brand. It could stab but not cut, let alone swing it awkwardly. If one of them was damaged, all my wages for this month would be lost. It's all in vain

"Trash, you still need 5 gold coins! Don't you have a better weapon?" Salon's face suddenly dropped, and he took out a Samor sword from the guard next to him, and slashed hard, and the sword flashed. Flashing past, two snake-shaped swords were chopped off on the spot.

"You..." The shop clerk looked at the broken snake-shaped sword, and his eyes almost exploded. Although the stabbing sword could not cut, it was enough to block. How could it be broken with just one blow? He remembered the last time He was also a barbarian with self-control of brute strength. He hit him five times with a huge mace without breaking the guard of a stabbing sword. In the end, he bought one as a treasure with a smile. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes at Qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)