Realm of Power

On Triland Island, Strand's base camp, the emerald green jungle covers a large part of the coast, like a uniform tone. Between the dense trees, you can see the large and small inward-looking port areas. Since more than ten days, Before that, the Imperial Navy pressed Triland, and the port was put on alert. All ships were not allowed to go to sea, and defense lines were quickly deployed around the island.

Although the main force of Strand's navy was completely destroyed, its permanent army stationed at the base camp still numbered more than 5,000 people, plus the temporarily mobilized local defense militia, parliamentary attendants, and island patrols, all mobilized at once. In total, there are more than 50,000 troops. The size of the construction is based on the terrain of the island. Post, a country named after the sea, most of the men on the island are sailors, or have had the experience of being sailors. These men who dare to fight the sea can become soldiers with just a little organization. The total number of the navy and army is nominally only Twenty thousand people, in fact, the potential soldiers are not under any medium-sized kingdom.

Decades of conquest of the sea, battleships galloping, caravans traveling, and countless men from the sea country investing in batches. Whether they live or die, they all believe in the sea country. Decades of life and death have forged this nation's unique fear of death. nature, and Triland Island is the base camp of the Kingdom's navy, although the fleet was destroyed Although the weapon reserve is sufficient, it can equip three to four fleets with weapons. They are just giant catapults used to equip warships. The posture spread out on the outer city wall is like rows of giant arms. From a distance, , densely packed and frighteningly covered on the city’s ring wall,

If it weren't for this, the carrier-borne troops of the imperial fleet would have landed on the island without ceremony.

With such a deep layer of defense, even if all the Thor cannonballs carried by the entire Imperial fleet are fired, it won't be able to have much effect.

This is also the capital that the Strand people dare to delay, the huge depth of Triland Island. It is an area that the fleet cannot penetrate at all. The solid defense on the outside is enough to make any enemy who lands on the island feel intimidated. Even the Feishan people back then could only choose to retreat without success. Could it be that the Falcon Empire is different? ? Unless the empire can mobilize enough land troops to fight, the threat from the sea fleet is really not something to be afraid of.

This is the potential of the Sea Country. The total population of the Strand Sea Country is only more than 600,000, and most of them are scattered on hundreds of small and large chain islands centered on Triland Island. And Triland was able to become the capital of the Strand Sea Kingdom not only because of its geography, but also because of its land area, which is the largest among hundreds of islands.

The huge extinct volcano that is more than 40 miles long and 20 miles wide exposed on the sea has been the birthplace of maritime civilization for thousands of years.

The population living on the islands accounts for nearly one-third of the entire island country. With a population of 170,000, sixteen large ports, and various towns derived from these ports, the dense honeycomb distribution extends towards the center of the island. Stretching from the foot of the seaside to the bulging hills in the middle, layers are crowded together. Several yellow stone steps are staggered like a chessboard on the island. The tall and pointed roofs are pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom. The thick outer walls of the city are like stone piers crowded together. It gives people a thick but majestic feeling, and finally lands on a huge upward mound, which separates the high and low residential areas on both sides.

High up in the mountains in the center of the island, a square building made entirely of white marble columns can be vaguely seen, which is where the Strand Parliament is located.

At this time, in the huge parliament hall that can accommodate 300 people, golden sunlight is like beams of light, projected from the huge ceiling of the parliament hall. A middle-aged man with flaxen hair, wearing a white toga, stood On the most conspicuous podium in the middle, an agreement document was held high, with an angry expression. Looking at the congressmen who were talking around, he said seriously, "Dear everyone, this is the answer of the Falcon Empire. If you want peace, you must give up all overseas assets and give up the accumulation of the Strand people for decades. Are you willing to give up the wealth that your family has earned through generations of bloodshed and sacrifice? "

"The other side is just talking alarmist. Why invest 100,000 troops? When the time comes, everyone will strengthen the walls and clear the country, which will be enough for them to drink. This is Triland Island. Such a bandit treaty must not be agreed to! Those wealth are ours, no one's They can’t be taken away from us! “Some people around us started talking. They shouted that these people were wearing exquisite white togas and wide-brimmed hats, which are the costumes of the members of the Trillan Central District. As the most important central district, they have the largest number and the most power, and they control the direction of the parliament. , the reply from the Falcon Empire obviously seriously touched their interests,

"To deal with robbers, the most useful thing is not supplication but weapons!" Overnight, this beautiful island suddenly turned into a military camp. In fact, in the decades since the sea country entered the conquest of the ocean, the people on Triland Island , has always been the main force in foreign expansion. In their view, in the history of Haiguo, military This is not the first time that they have approached the city. Just like fifty years ago, the powerful Feishan Navy, the overlord of the East China Sea, severely damaged the Navy of the Hai Kingdom in the Battle of Fogloy. It also came to the city with its troops and arrogantly demanded the surrender of the Hai Kingdom, but that was not the case. What could it be, instead of leaving in despair under Trillan's resistance?

There are also some people who are silent and have ugly faces. These people are wearing Strand's navy uniforms.

Most of them are navy admirals and heads of major fleets.

They advocate external expansion, achieve maritime hegemony, and pursue war interests and speculative returns. Some of them have fought with the Falcon Empire Navy and have seen the prosperity of the empire. They neither agree with the conservative posture nor the radical attitude. They believe that the realization of maritime country hegemony needs to be advanced in stages. They are the maritime country neutral faction.

For them, the Falcon Empire mentioned in its final announcement that it would invest 100,000 troops. Those who have a good understanding of the Falcon Empire's strength do not think this is alarmist. The Empire does have such power!

Many people sitting in the last row had worried expressions on their faces. They seemed to be nobles. Their expressions were blank, hesitant, and even restless.

The congressmen in the central area feel that they are not threatened by the Falcon Empire Navy. Even the God of Thunder, who claims to be able to destroy cities, is too far away from the central area of ​​the island. It is absolutely impossible for these central district council members to give up the wealth accumulated over generations just because of the failure of the navy.

But they are different. Their industries are in other islands. Once the emperor of the empire really issues this order, Triland Island, which has strong defenses, may be spared, but what about other islands? The maritime strategic power will change hands. The access between the islands has long been cut off,

In front of the 100,000-strong Imperial Army, what can these outer islands with only a few patrols do to stop them? For them, the central area's arrogant talk of strategic depth and delaying tactics here are completely indifferent to the life and death of other islands. Their fate, other than being completely destroyed by the Imperial Army, has no second possibility.

For them, the nobles on these outer islands. The Imperial fleet hovering on the sea more than ten miles away is so real that the sword hanging over their heads may break down at any time due to negotiations. And beat their property, houses and relatives to dust,

"Members of Congress, I would like to remind you that the Falcon Empire had a record of landing a large army during the Battle of Southern Congo, and it turned the entire war situation around in one fell swoop." A young admiral from the Navy Ministry looked at a group of A central congressman who ignores the crisis in the country in order to protect his own interests. Finally, he couldn't help but stand up and said loudly, "The Falcon Empire's statement that it will invest in the army is definitely not an empty talk to intimidate, and this time on the Feishan battlefield, the Falcon Empire's army has earned a large amount of combat materials, which is enough Support an army of 100,000 soldiers to march south to attack Haiguo"

The debate in the meeting paused, and everyone's eyes were focused on the young man who still had gauze on his hand. After a few seconds, the middle-aged congressman standing on the stage of the conference center let out a sound as if he was being beaten. He screamed like he was hit hard in the face, "What is going on? What does the Navy want to do?"

"Seize power? Since when did the parliament need a soldier to make decisions!"

"This is a conspiracy, this is the navy's despicable and shameless seizure of power!" Another congressman yelled crazily,

"I heard that the flagship of the Istan Empire was sunk under the witness of this young admiral. I just don't know where this young man was at that time!" Someone recognized the young admiral who had caused public outrage. A rising star in the navy, a lucky guy named Stink,

It is of course good luck to become the admiral of the naval squadron at the age of twenty. It is said that he has been recommended by many admirals. The military vision is indeed untrustworthy. This is a serious wrong decision. How can such an important task be entrusted to him? To this person, the navy is too irresponsible! The sound surged like a tidal wave, and the faces of the Admiralty Admirals sitting next to Stink also turned pale at the same time.

They didn't expect that Stink would stand up. One of them quickly grabbed Stink's hand and tried to pull him back to his seat.

"You are too reckless, Stink!" the admiral said in a deep voice.

"What, did I say something wrong? Is it true that no one wants to hear the truth?"

Stink's face showed a trace of confusion, his eyes flickered, and he was at a loss.

Even if he is a soldier who can face strong enemies calmly, he cannot deal with the tidal wave of accusations coming from all around him. He is not from Strand and does not understand Strand's unique environment. Maritime countries rely on the navy, but as the highest authority, parliament has always been It is composed of nobles. These nobles have always been wary of the navy. This is why, even with a prince status like Prince Anji, once he becomes the commander-in-chief of the navy, he still needs to walk on thin ice in the parliament. This is where interests and politicians The battlefield is not for soldiers!

"When will the supreme decision of the parliament be at the mercy of the military?" But the members obviously did not want to let him go. An excited central district member slammed the table with his hand, pointed at Stink and shouted, " Is this something that brings embarrassment to Haiguo? Get out, soldiers, get out!” The surrounding MPs were also shouting, “Get out, soldiers, get out!” Hundreds of central district deputies shouted in unison, “Get out, soldiers, get out!” go out!"

"Forget it, let's go!"

The admirals of the Navy stood up in embarrassment. Ever since Prince Angie returned to Triland Island as a prisoner, the Navy has become synonymous with humiliation. Now something like this happened again. In the commotion, no one noticed. , a white-haired old man sitting on the outer seats of the council members, his blazing eyes swept over the central district councilors who were still shouting with disappointment, and shook his head.

What a disappointment! The old man muttered to himself, quietly turned around and walked towards the door. More and more ugly-faced peripheral council members also walked out one by one. No one made a sound or looked back. At this moment, these adults in the central area He still cares about himself and doesn’t care about the life or death of the outlying islands! In order to seize more benefits, they mobilized the power of all the islands in the name of the Sea Kingdom to start a war with the Falcon Empire. Now the main force of the navy has been completely wiped out. In the face of such danger, they have the same attitude. Such a Sea Kingdom alliance , even if you abandon it, you should!

"Papa", his feet stepped on the strong and flexible deck of the Dragon-class battleship, and Dostelenko walked towards the bow of the battleship.

The silhouette of His Majesty Falcon talking to his deputy in front caught his eye. Maybe it was because he was too bored at sea, so Fatty became interested in fishing. This may be the only fun he can find now, just as an emperor. Supreme, standing on the bow of a ship without guardrails for fishing will give people an unsafe feeling after all.

Dostelenko could only let his deputy who was proficient in water-based skills follow the fat man. Hearing the voice coming from behind, the fat man turned around and saw it was Dostelenko. He smiled sarcastically, "What? Yes?" Good news?"

"How did your Majesty know!" Dostelenko's face was surprised for a moment, and he stood at attention and said, "The news just came that the eleven island chains on the periphery of the Strand Sea Kingdom have announced their separation from the Sea Kingdom and are willing to join it. Empire territory!"

"It's pretty good, isn't it? Without a single blow, the Navy took over eleven islands, and it gained all the respect!" The fat man smiled slightly, and raised the fishing rod line in his hand high, and the white line drew an elegant arc. , fell into the sea water more than ten meters away, Strant just To make an island alliance surrender, it requires not only force, but also splitting it from the inside. The strongest fortresses are broken from the inside. Under the trade-off of different interests, there will always be people who choose to betray. As long as someone From the beginning, the empire can be harvested piece by piece! "(To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!

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