Realm of Power

The situation changed too quickly. Before everyone had time to react, the empire's declaration of war was like a loud slap on the face of Princess Luo Lan, the representative of Aberoth. A beautiful woman who has been the focus of the meeting from beginning to end, her face is like a blank sheet of paper, blank, dull, whispering, what's going on? "Someone felt that the atmosphere of the meeting was strange and asked without knowing why. They realized that something was wrong. Why did the representative of the Falcon Empire leave? It seemed that something exciting was missed.

The eyes of the people talking around all fell on the beautiful figure staying there. The bright sunshine at noon shone on the gorgeous long dress made of precious oriental silk. The stunningly beautiful face had a touch of soul-crushing desolation and a bright yellow color. The dazzling long hair hanging down on the shoulders makes everything look even paler.

"The empire declared war on Eberoth just now! This beauty was frightened!" A middle-aged nobleman with a bulging belly licked his lips and explained kindly.

"What, declare war! Are you sure you heard it correctly? Didn't you just declare peace?" The other party was stunned for a moment.

"Oh, this is an accident. I heard that the people of Eberus interrupted the important meeting between the emperor and the high priest of the empire. The barbarian emperor went crazy on the spot! Just like that, this time there is a lot of excitement. What happened to the kingdom of Eberus? It would be a disaster to send such a woman here, even if it doesn’t accomplish anything!”

"Who says it's not the case? You actually have the guts to disturb the meeting between the emperor and the high priest. The Kingdom of Eberros deserves it. Okay, why are you provoking that barbarian?" The other party looked at him with a look of affection that you know hesitantly. I glanced at the uniform and looked up.

“Are you... from Silas?

"I am Prince Ferre of the Kingdom of Silas!"

The middle-aged noble with a swollen belly stretched out his hand with a lewd smile. The other party stretched out his hand in surprise, with a depressed face as if he had swallowed a live fly. Now who doesn't know that the Silas people are the eagle dogs of the Falcon Empire? , what I said just now is barbaric. It won't be reported to the Falcon Empire, right?

"What do you think of the empire's loan? Our country is one of the countries that suffered the most serious harm from Hungary. I think this loan should be given to Silas..." the middle-aged noble Silas said shamelessly.

At this time, there were more and more various voices of discussion, which were like needlepoints piercing into Luo Lan's ears. Her slender white fingers clenched together suddenly, and there was a huge pain in the palm of her hand. This was all country’s attitude! These are the allies who vowed to stand on their side just the day before! Did the empire's 20 million gold coins turn everything around?

"Your Highness, this result is regrettable. But as a representative of a country, I need to consider my own country. I'm sorry!" A representative from another country who has a good relationship with the Kingdom of Aberros walked over cautiously. Attitudes basically represent the attitudes of all countries. The empire's sword has not yet fallen, and indeed it has been unsheathed. Fortunately, it did not fall on his head. That unlucky guy, the poor Eberros, you don’t know that the Falcon Empire is a barbarian from the northwest, and you want to reason with the barbarian. It would be strange if he didn't beat you up,

But fortunately, this barbarian is quite rich, so he just wants to be happy. There is still hope for the future! "Many representatives thought about this and looked away, turning around with gloating expressions on their faces. Some of the unlucky ones took a deep breath. Some secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They picked up the wine glasses in their hands and exchanged greetings.

The empire's reputation outside is actually quite vicious. The previous large-scale wars over the Gang-Africa issue have made many countries worried about the situation after the empire takes over Central Europe. Will this barbarian from the northwest be able to bloodbath Central Europe? Barrow? After all, it took a few years to destroy the overlord Gauls in the north and swallow up the overlord of the west coast, the inhuman lord of the world. Now he has grabbed the Central European Barro with one hand, and the Central European Barro coalition has launched several large-scale attacks. , were all slapped so hard that they couldn't find the north. It's not surprising that such a large force of the Hungarians was defeated with one blow.

The power of the Falcon Emperor in affairs is the source of deep concern for the monarchs of the Barrow countries in Central Europe. This time he came to power with such force, he stepped on the corpses of the Hungarians. Such a powerful country, so sturdy Once he decides to use force to conquer the severely injured Central European Barrow, who can stop him? The disaster it caused was far greater than the Hungarian Rebellion. Fortunately, the empire's attitude was pretty good. Everyone knew that the so-called loan could really fall on each country. But it was very limited. It is a good sign that the empire has defied all opinions and spared no effort to punish Hungary. It also reflects the attitude that a continental hero should have. Everything in the country is ultimately attributed to strength and commitment. A regional hegemon dare not How can we talk about protecting the entire region when we protect our own vassals?

In terms of its attitude towards other countries, the Empire did not raise its sword or adopt its usual tough attitude. Instead, it adopted a soft policy of using money to pave the way. This was enough to make most of the Central European Barrow countries put aside their inner worries and the Empire took over. China-Europe Barrow is the overall situation, China-Europe Barrow The acquisition of the Luo region is completely connected with the central and northern Obarro. The representatives participating in this meeting did not realize that they were participating in history. This meeting opened a new era in the Obarro continent, an east-west one. The era of true commerce and trade, the era of the Falcon Empire,

In the Kingdom of Silas, the camp where the Imperial Central Army is stationed has been expanded two or three times, and all the accumulated military supplies have been transferred here. Outside the Central Army camp, there are Western troops who came from the north of Rila in one fell swoop. In Tingjun camp, in the central military tent, the heads of various clans sat together.

It is already July. For the grassland tribes who are accustomed to the crisp autumn air in the prairie, such days are the most difficult to endure. The central tent is surrounded by brackets to allow the outside wind to flow in. "King Khan What exactly does it mean, Lord Duo Weiyan, please tell me if this battle is still going to be fought!"

The bounty of three million was originally a sure thing, but because of the sudden turnaround of the Hungarian Eastern Army, the people of Xiting missed it again.

After a series of bloody battles, the spoils obtained were not enough to satisfy the appetite of the West Court Army. Fortunately, King Falcon Khan sympathized with the pain of the West Court Army and first allocated 1.5 million gold coins to make everyone in the West Court look good. However, King Khan's order to withdraw troops was not issued, and no one dared to withdraw troops privately, so tens of thousands of people were left here, mixed together. There are all kinds of flavors. Fortunately, people in the prairie are used to it, so they don’t think it’s a bad thing. It’s just that on the prairie, tribal grazing is the same, but grazing is mobile. Wherever the water and grass are lush, you can go there. Go and put it, it's like it's been crucified like this,

"King Khan cannot give the order to withdraw the troops. It is not the same thing if the army is left like this!"

The chiefs of all clans looked at Duo Weiyan eagerly. You are the brother-in-law of King Khan and the leader of our Xiting. This is the time for you to come forward. Duo Weiyan held his chin with his hand, the expression on his face It’s hard to figure out, but the battle for the Empire’s entry into Central Europe seems to have been decided. But the Falcon Khan had his army ready to go, and it didn't look like he wanted peace. If such a gesture was just the West Court Army, it would be fine, it was the Imperial Central Army on the other side. Still surrounded by soldiers,

Patrolling sentries are constantly being sent out, weapons are being repaired every day, and backup supplies are constantly being shipped. The army holding on to the inside and taking the initiative to launch an offensive are two different concepts. If it is to defend, with the current strength of the empire, I am afraid that no country will dare to take the initiative to attack. If it is not to defend, it must be an attack. Complete preparations, sufficient supplies, and after being reorganized, can continue to fight. The front-line elites, sharpening their swords, look no different from those during the war. The empire still wants to fight? Who to fight?

Just when the Xiting army was confused, a black war horse, guarded by dozens of armored cavalry, was rushing towards the camp. The old man on the horse had a dark complexion, pale hair, and was thin. His figure gives people a feeling of solid iron. It is the former Dorok President Doze who was transferred from the Gaul region.

Feeling the lack of diplomatic talents in the empire from the Rila diplomat, the fat man thought of the long-sleeved Doze who was good at dancing.

If the Empire wants to control Central Europe Barrow, force is only part of it. It also needs an excellent team of foreign affairs officers. Only then can the Empire's influence be expanded to the maximum. Sometimes problems that cannot be solved with swords may be just a matter of words on the negotiation table. , sometimes two countries fight to the death for a region, with hundreds of thousands of troops fighting to the death, and gaining an advantage after heaping up corpses, may end up on the negotiation table, and there are many cases where they are ruined in the negotiation due to the incompetence of the foreign affairs officers. yes,

After being tempered in the Gaul region, Doze already has considerable ability to unify the region. He is the best candidate for the empire to take charge of Barro in Central Europe. He has been recently appointed as the governor of the Barro region in Central Europe. No one expected that, Old man Doze was in his sixties Ji, there is such an opportunity. This is the governor of the Barro region in Central Europe. He holds the power to intimidate a region. Looking down, he can see the trembling people of more than ten kingdoms. The real frontier official is far more powerful than in Gaul. Rusty's little place is much heavier;

This group of people arrived in a hurry,

Before the camp, Reposti, the head of the Empire's Central Army, led a group of Central Army generals to greet them. Due to their performance in the southern battle of Rila, he and Yaglins had been officially promoted to deputy commanders of the Empire's Central Army. , Yaglins's cavalry is temporarily resting in the north of Gangfei, and the tens of thousands of the Empire's Central Army within Rila are temporarily united in his hands. He is already a veritable imperial general, and he is only thirty-six years old, so he may not have aspired to the throne in this life. The pinnacle of the emperor, an opportunity for a regional military and political governor,

"Lord Dozawa, have you brought your Majesty's order?"

Riposti's face was a little anxious. The army was ready to go and had been waiting for orders for two days. He also heard about the situation of the meeting, which was not going well. At this time, soldiers are needed to appear. When has the word "tolerance" ever existed in the empire? Provocation must be repaid with blood. This is His Majesty's style.

“So be it”

On the horse, Doze nodded with a somewhat solemn expression. He took out a red letter from his arms and handed it to Reposti. At this moment, it seemed that the wind was blowing across the vastness outside the camp, and some broken leaves and branches were rolled into the sky. , this sight made the hundreds of armored Imperial Central Army soldiers at the entrance of the camp stand upright immediately,

Not a single coughing sound can be heard within a radius of tens of meters.

The camp could feel a serious and murderous atmosphere. At the high end of the camp, two soldiers had linked their arms and raised the long horns in their hands. More than a dozen generals of the Imperial Central Army saw the surface of the letter. red, the body shook, and I thought at the same time, this is an order to start a war!

In the port where the sun shines at noon, a black carriage is parked next to the port's lookout.

The port of this small town is not large, so there are very few ships coming and going. Most of them are triangular fishing boats with fishing nets, and white triangular boats are on the nearby river. The gentle wind blowing on the blue water, Ruila is not a country with its back to the ocean. A small port like this is only used by inland rivers.

The blue river surface is crystal clear, and you can see cruising fish schools, two arched half-moon bridges, and the spiers of houses on both sides of the river. It's like being bathed in a golden light. The golden light shines on the street. Such a calm and beautiful scene is reflected in Parstina's beautiful eyes.

"It's not like you to spend 20 million in one go to appease the Barrow countries in Central Europe. Such a big deal is not like your style?" Palszina, the high priest of the Sky Temple, stood on the observation deck, twirling her hair slightly with her hands. Showing a pretty face that charms everyone,

"Ahem, I'm not afraid to tell you. That's all Hungarian money." The fat man coughed a few times in embarrassment and touched the bridge of his nose with his fingers. "And the 20 million isn't that easy to get! We've agreed, then. It is to recover the funds for new construction due to the disaster in Hungary. In other words, if we don’t build it, we won’t get the money!”

"Construction?"

Parstina was stunned for a moment, then she laughed and said, "I know how you can be so kind. But what does construction mean? If the other party takes the money and doesn't build, what are you going to do?"

"The content of the construction is very simple. Build roads. Build trading posts and so on! Of course, they must be built according to the requirements given by the empire!" The fat man explained with a slight smile on his lips, showing a confident smile. "As for taking the money and not doing anything. , that’s not difficult to do”

"The empire's funds are given in batches according to the construction progress. The first sum is not much, that is, about 10,000. As mentioned, the money is only that much. The quantity is limited. Whoever does more will get it. For these countries, things like building roads are just things that can be accomplished by recruiting some unpaid labor. The empire gives them yellow and orange gold coins."

"Anyone who is not a fool knows that this deal can be done. Some countries may want to take advantage, but they will soon discover that others can indeed get more gold coins, and they will follow suit!"

"After all, it's so complicated. In fact, you just directly pay people to build the road for you?" Parstina said with an moved expression. "Although I don't know what the final result will be, I can feel that this If the road is built, it will be a miracle! "

"It will indeed be a miracle"

The fat man came to the river, sighed slightly, and stared at the river shining in the sun.

"This road will cross the entire Central European Barro and connect the east and west. This isolation barrier that once burned with the flames of war for hundreds of years in the hegemony between the east and west has opened its door to the empire, blocking the east and west for hundreds of years. The obstacles to the trade route will disappear because of this road. If it is really built, this road will definitely become an artery-level main road on the land. If such a miracle is really calculated based on the human cost, it will only cost 20 million gold coins. One-third of the wages are not enough”

The fat man smiled evilly, "But the empire is not at a loss either. The imperial caravans are exempt from tolls for thirty years. The entire Central European Barrow at least supports the empire on the surface. The most important thing is that the empire's military power cannot be stationed in large numbers for a long time." In the Barrow region of Central Europe, there is a cross-Central Barrow Through the main road, the empire's cavalry can reach the royal capital of any kingdom in the Barrow Kingdom of Central Europe within half a month. This can greatly reduce the pressure on the imperial equipment, and only requires 50,000 to 100,000 elites to be stationed in Gangfei. In the north, we can achieve the military deterrence of the entire Central Europe Barrow!"

"I didn't expect that a road can give you such a bargain! If those countries knew the truth, I don't know what kind of expressions they would have!" Parstina heard this interestingly, and with a smile, she sat on the platform and took off her clothes. Take off your shoes, reveal your white and tender feet under the skirt, and move the clear river water easily and freely,

The High Priest of the Temple, who is less than a month away from leaving office, has completely let go of her shackles. Here, she can talk and laugh, and talk to this man about issues about the empire at will, and she does not have to worry about anyone interfering with the national policies of the empire. Suspect, this is a place where neither secular kingship nor divine power will interfere.

"If you don't tell me, if I don't tell you, who would have thought of this!"

The fat man raised his eyebrows and said with a hint of coldness and arrogance, "Even if you really have that kind of intention, you won't have any extra thoughts to think about it now, because the empire has declared war on Aberoth, although it is only a local war. But it’s enough to grab everyone’s attention.”

"Declaration of war? Aren't you prepared to adopt a peaceful approach? Why!" Parstina stood up with a cold face. She knew very well what the man in front of her understated declaration of war represented. It was the steel horseshoes of the empire that conquered everything, and it was a mountain of corpses. Sea of ​​blood!

"There is no reason. As the boss, you have to tell the younger brothers below that you have money and a knife, and you disturbed the important private meeting between the emperor and the high priest of the empire. Does this count?"

In July, the war broke out between the Empire and the Kingdom of Eberros. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster novels!

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