Realm of Power

Turrit Colleen, who knows that the essence of diplomacy is interests, will never hesitate once she has the upper hand. She ignores her sister who glares at her and sends more than a dozen account transcripts that she has prepared to a dozen coastal countries. Representatives, very cordially express their gratitude to several of the representatives of Strand Sea Country’s allies.

"If you are willing to lease the port leased to the Strand people to the Falcon Empire, the empire is willing to pay twice the price of the Strand people!"

"Your country is really willing to pay twice the price!" Representatives from several countries in the Inland Sea that have agreements with the Strand Sea Country brightened up and immediately said they could consider it.

"If the Falcon Empire pays twice as much, our Strand Sea Kingdom will pay four times as much!"

The somewhat distorted face of the first lady of Strand Sea Kingdom glared at Turrit Colin who was poaching her, trying hard to reverse the situation. These countries are all allies of Strand. If it really If he is poached by the other party, he will not only lose his face, but also the huge investment that Haiguo has invested in these ports. If this is the case, how can he return to Haiguo with dignity!

"Four times? That's so embarrassing!"

The representatives of several countries were so happy that their eyes were full of stars. They turned to look at the Falcon Empire Princess. It was like saying that as long as you pay more than her, those ports will be yours!

Turrit Colleen smiled disinterestedly and did not continue to bid.

She just did a test. It seems that the reports provided by the family about these countries are very correct. Their relationship with the Strand people is not as indestructible as imagined. Sure enough, these countries are just trade with the Strand sea country. partners, but in inland sea countries, making more money is always more valuable than friendship,

Moreover, in the Inland Sea, a huge business circle where everyone competes with each other, there has never been a stable relationship between countries. If everyone has interests, they will unite, and if there are conflicts, they will become enemies. Everything can be measured by value. This is the key to the disintegration of the alliance led by Strand Sea Kingdom.

"It seems that the Falcon Empire, which claims to have the richest southwest district, is nothing more than this! As the imperial princess, my sister dare not even reveal such a trivial amount." The first lady of Strand Sea Kingdom finally revealed a hint of her mouth. smug smile

"Haha, sister, don't get me wrong!"

Turrit Colleen glanced at the first lady of Strand Sea Kingdom beside her, with a heart-warming smile on her lips, she walked into the hall easily. "The empire comes with an olive branch of peace and wealth. For Friends, we are never stingy, but I am not stupid enough to bring war into my own home for a few small dollars."

"Your Highness, what does this mean?" A representative from an Inland Sea country was slightly surprised.

"It's nothing. It's just a matter of fact!" Turrit Colleen smiled slightly and shook her fingers slightly. "Strand Sea Kingdom's navy has dominated the inland sea for more than ten years. It was good to dominate the sea at first, but now it actually shows that it wants to The confidence of the Mainland to compete for supremacy is another matter.

The port leased by Haiguo is located at the connection point between Haiguo and land. Once Haiguo goes to war with other land countries, these countries will be the first targets to attack. It is the country that provides the Strand Sea Country with a landing port. The Sea Country can plunder as much as it wants and then return. I wonder if your country can also follow the ship! "

"This..." Representatives from several inland sea countries were stunned on the spot.

"From what my sister said, it seems that the port is leased to you, the Falcon Empire, so you can rest easy!" the first lady of the Strand Sea Kingdom said with a cold tone and an angry look on her face. "Who doesn't know that the Falcon Empire is the dominant power in the north?" , setting up enemies everywhere, becoming arrogant, and your merchant fleet entered the inland sea. They are just like locusts, fighting and destroying everywhere. If the port is given to you, within a month, the port will be turned into a garbage dump by your merchant fleet, especially the smuggling fleet. Same! The trade order established in the Inland Sea for hundreds of years has been completely destroyed by you! "

"Isn't the locust-like fleet a precursor to the prosperity of the port? As for the destruction, it is precisely because it is not under the jurisdiction of the empire. In a port under the jurisdiction of the empire, do you think they dare?"

Turrit Kolin covered her lips with her hands and chuckled, her eyes shining as she said, "As for whether it is a smuggling fleet or a regular fleet, what difference does it make to the port? On the contrary, there are so many smuggling fleets, and they will bring rich wealth. Talents and commodities from all over the world, the most important thing is that they can bring prosperity to the entire region. So what can the Strand fleet bring? You are just their supply point and commodity transfer station. It is the fleet that makes money. As for the port, And the area around the port, have the Strand people ever cared about your life and death?”

"Yes, having more fleets is not a bad thing!"

"Smuggling is still a legitimate fleet. Does it have anything to do with our port?"

The representatives of the inland sea countries looked at each other. That country did not hope to make a fortune by taking advantage of the convenience of the port. However, the strength of the Strand people put the nearby ports in a suppressed position, and most of the profits were lost. Strand's fleet made a profit,

"Don't listen to her instigation, and don't forget that when you are in danger at sea, only the navy of Strand Sea Kingdom can help you!"

The first lady of Strand Sea Kingdom is a little anxious. What she fears most is that people's hearts will be shaken. Half of the inland sea countries have already chosen to rebel. Now the remaining countries have also rebelled. What will happen to the sea country's trade established by leasing ports? Line is a heavy blow to one's own This sister is indeed vicious. She can see at a glance that the lifeline of the sea country's trade line lies in these leased ports. She does not have to bear too many responsibilities and can enjoy the convenience of the ports. This is because although the country does not have much land, it is still on the sea. The secret of the rapidly rising sea country,

"Everyone should know that the empire's fleet is no inferior to the maritime fleet! When it comes to protection capabilities, the stationed imperial fleet is the best protection for the port." A sharp light flashed in Turrit Corin's eyes. "And as a Falcon The empire’s commercial allies, you can see by looking at the Putao region. The empire’s resources and vast territory, All kinds of rare and exotic objects are basically open to you, and wealth will come rolling in like a flood. What can Haiguo give you? Will they share their resources and minerals with you? Will they invest a lot in the port? Shining with prosperity? No, the only thing they want to do is drain your port! "

"Okay, I have decided. I will return to my country tomorrow to report the port lease to the Falcon Empire!" A representative from an inland sea country gritted his teeth and said decisively.

"You..." The angry eyes of the First Lady of Strand Sea Kingdom were filled with malice. Everyone around also felt that the situation had changed so quickly that it was jaw-dropping and miraculous. Today was an eye-opener. The Strand people, who were supposed to be the winners, were showing a tendency to collapse. Everyone who attended the banquet made such a shocking discovery. , the moment the princess of the Falcon Empire stepped onto this battlefield, the situation immediately began to tilt. First, the inland sea countries defected, and then the strong support of the Turrit clan surfaced. And when this noble princess sat down, the unbreakable alliance between the sea countries had been completely disintegrated!

Imperial Marshal Marcos, Minister of Military Affairs, stood in front of the window sill of the top room of the Ministry of Military Affairs building. His bright eyes through the window glass swept across a brightly lit luxurious hall in the distance. He saw a black carriage on the steps. Before we stopped, a woman walked down. The banquet hall, which was filled with enthusiasm just now, suddenly became as quiet as death.

"It's an interesting meeting, isn't it?" Marcos looked at the scene in the distance. The corners of her mouth that looked like orange peels curled up slightly. Even standing behind the window that blocked out the cold wind, I could still feel how intense the silent collision that erupted from the two women on the steps was at that moment. It was no less powerful than the confrontation between two armies. The tragedy of the time!

Sisterly rivalry? A war of nations? It is truly a beautiful scene where silence is better than sound at this time!

The adjutant held a thick pure blue marshal's cape in his hand. Standing behind him, he asked inexplicably, "Sir, who do you think is the winner tonight? I heard that one-third of the nobles in Besuca received invitations tonight, and most of the others did not because They were not qualified enough to be invited, but even those who didn't go must have pricked up their ears at this time, hiding in the dark. Everyone was guessing that they would see the Falcon Empire Princess deflated. Even though she was in such embarrassment, she still heard the heartbroken voice of the arrogant First Lady of Strand Sea Kingdom."

"Don't worry about being embarrassed. A bunch of guys making trouble out of nothing. Don't they know that fishermen's shallow nets may catch timid sharks, but they can never catch eagles soaring in the sky?" Marcos turned around from the window after hearing the adjutant's words. He said to the adjutant behind him,

He took the thick pure blue cloak from the adjutant and put it on him very solemnly, with a slight sneer at the corner of his mouth, "The Strand people misjudged their opponent and chose the wrong battlefield."

"What do you mean, sir?" the adjutant looked stunned for a moment.

"They forgot that the eagle is the lord of the sky high above, and they are only fishermen with their heads down! The Strand Sea Kingdom may have a powerful navy on the ocean, but this is land, and the strength of the Northern Falcon Empire is It is recognized throughout Obarro that the Strand people are making a fool of themselves!”

“No way, I heard that the Inland Sea countries and many Central and European countries are on the side of the Strand people!

The adjutant looked slightly stunned. The meeting between the two princesses was the highlight of the night. Naturally, he also heard some news.

He also used a section of the report submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a basis, and said proudly, "Based on the current situation of the Congo Empire, the best way to win over the Strand people who have hegemony in the inland sea is not to support them, but to let the hunters The Eagle Empire completely angered this hesitant sea beast."

"The banquet carefully organized by the Strand Sea Kingdom is actually a carefully arranged war. The inland sea hegemony possessed by the Strant people is destined to make peace between the two countries. The empire can take this opportunity to use the Strand Sea to The inland sea countries headed by China are tied to the chariot of the empire."

"Stupid logic, do you really believe it?" Marcos opened the door of the room indifferently and paused for a moment.

"The idiots in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs only thought about how to use others, but they never thought that we were also the targets of others' use. They also tied the Strand people to Gangfei's chariot. . What bullshit logic, the current situation is that we are tied to The Strand people want to tie us to the chariot! Wrong estimation of the situation and the opponent will lead to self-humiliation, not to mention you know the surname of the real princess of the Falcon Empire. What? Turit! A war between two Turit women!"

Marcos' voice paused, his eyes burst out with a fascinating light, he glanced at the adjutant who had not yet understood, and said in a deep voice, "If you are the head of the Turrit family, you will put your cards on the wall and never be able to correct it." It’s still a waste of time, but it’s still the imperial princess who can make the family proud for hundreds of years!”

"As for the naval strength of the Falcon Empire, others don't know it. Don't we, who have experienced that tragic war, not know it?"

"What do you really think the Strand Navy's chances of winning are. When the time comes, will they care about our life and death? They can withdraw the fleet, and they can even sing a high-profile about jointly developing the inland sea, and assume the responsibility of Falcon The Imperial Army is ours! Our land, our people!"

Therefore, the one who is being tied to the chariot is none other than us, Gang Fei! "Marcos opened the door of the carriage that had already stopped at the door, walked into the carriage, and waved his hand to the adjutant behind him." Tell those families who are still waiting to see the excitement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide information on the incident after the funeral tomorrow. The explanation. Those dead ministers wanted to murder His Majesty, so they incited the Ninth Army to rebel, and the Ninth Army turned against them. That’s why the 1.12 incident occurred. This is the reason for the incident. Everyone must maintain a unified voice! "

"Isn't this explanation a bit far-fetched?" The adjutant looked worried.

"It's far-fetched. The Falcon Empire is pressing hard, with an army of 60,000 squatting three hundred miles away, watching eagerly. The enemy's sword has reached our necks, what else can we do, although it looks more like we have slapped ourselves. A slap in the face, but this explanation can at least prevent the war from breaking out immediately! "

"But there were so many soldiers and officers that night! I'm afraid there will always be mistakes!" the adjutant said cautiously

"No!"

Marcos' voice suddenly rose in pitch. After a moment of silence, he shook his head and said seriously, "Tonight is the last time. I have ordered that all the soldiers and officers involved in that incident will disappear! Tell the family who know the truth of the incident. Who leaked it?" , then the emperor’s imperial meeting the day after tomorrow will remove them mercilessly! The Ministry of Military Affairs will also arrest them as soon as possible!

"Yes, sir. I understand!"

The adjutant shuddered unconsciously when he heard Marcos' ruthless and cruel words.

"Crack" the carriage door closed in front of the adjutant,

Marcos sank deeply into the leather sofa of the carriage and looked at the street lights flashing outside the carriage window. His spirit suddenly seemed very tired. Giving such an order always made him feel cold-blooded and disgusting, but as the Minister of Military Affairs, The Imperial Marshal, the person in charge of the Imperial Army, can only issue such an order.

He had promised Mekaya, who had been executed, that most of the soldiers and officers of the Ninth Legion would be acquitted. There were more than 6,000 soldiers and officers who participated in the incident that night, although they died during the suppression. More than a thousand people, but there are still more than 4,000 people imprisoned. According to the trial, these officers and soldiers will be not guilty because they were executing orders from their superiors. Most of the charges will be borne by Mekaya. A mutiny It turned into a drunken riot caused by Mekaya and other subordinate officers. As the main person in charge of the incident,

Mekaya was secretly executed on the fourth day after the incident. His head was chopped off with a heavy ax by the military criminal executioner, but his head with a smile on his face rolled in a pool of blood. The tall and strong man was as tall as The headless body on the mountain did not fall directly. At that moment, even the murderous executioner was frightened. There was a bloody head with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and a headless body that did not fall.

It was late at night, and the pale white moonlight drifted down from the sky. Everyone was frightened. Only Marcos, who was in charge of supervision, came over alone. He squatted down and carefully picked up the head from the pool of blood with both hands.

"Go get that judgment book!" Marcos looked solemn and said to the trembling adjutant behind him,

"Here you go, sir!" The adjutant brought the judgment book, which was like a document.

"Take it, the empire will remember you!" Marcos put the trial scroll into Mekaia's slightly opened mouth, and the headless corpse fell heavily behind him. But tonight, he broke his promise, Because the empire needs the silence of these people, the blood of more than four thousand people is destined to flow in the moss-covered prison tonight. Their eyes, filled with joy as they wait for release, can no longer see the sunshine rising from outside the prison tomorrow. They are the heroes of the empire, but they can only die with dishonorable charges! Because their deaths can save the empire from a disaster that may destroy the country.

"Mekaya, even if you are waiting for me in hell, I will do the same!" Marcos smiled bitterly and rubbed his temples gently. The carriage shook and stopped in front of the emperor's residence.

"My lord, Your Majesty is waiting for you!"

An energetic Guards officer with flaxen hair opened the car door. Marcos straightened his collar and walked out energetically. There was no hint of fatigue in the car. He asked the officer in a low voice, "It's confirmed." Has the Vekia Falcon arrived in Puntau in person?

"Yes, sir, according to our informant report on Pu Tao, the northern emperor brought a large number of warships and an elite guard regiment of about 20,000 people!" The young guard officer lowered his head and replied with an ugly expression.

"He landed in Putau and quickly established a headquarters. Everything shows that the Falcon Empire is ready to go to war like flames! His Majesty the Emperor is very worried that the other side will use our improper explanation as an excuse to launch attacks on the entire southern part of the empire. war,

Although we have 200,000 troops in the south, the Falcon Empire has also prepared a lot of troops! So that matter... . . . . "

"It has been resolved! It is foolproof." Marcos' face turned pale and he nodded with difficulty (To be continued...)