Realm of Power

There is no area like the Kingdom of Nam An Phu that is full of mountains and has no complete flat land. Some people say that this was the time when God opened up the earth. The Creator God became sleepy after working continuously, and accidentally changed the Nan'an Phu area into what it is today. From the Feize Plateau to the south, it started to enter here. mountainous areas

The so-called continuous mountains stretching for hundreds of miles refers to the terrain of Nan'an Fu.

Since the entire area is mountainous, building roads has become extremely difficult, and can even be said to be a luxury. People living here are accustomed to winding mountain roads in the special geographical environment surrounded by mountains. It is obvious that the location of the target can be seen with the naked eye, but it takes several hours or even a day to walk. After climbing over a mountain, there is another mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking into the distance, there are only mountains and mountains, which seem to be endless.

The capital of the Kingdom, Las Visu, is located among these rolling mountains. In late autumn, Las Visu in the mountains has begun to become cold during this season. All kinds of winter coniferous leaves are scattered throughout the city. It was picked up by the wind, covered on the road, and spread throughout the city. The two crisscrossing roads that rose up along the mountain road were also turned into a withered gold color.

Maybe it’s because this city has just been affected by the war between the Paput people, and the roads are still extremely deserted. The streets are very empty, without any trace of people, only dead branches and leaves and garbage everywhere. The night wind blows, Brings a damp, rotten smell

When the Paputs invaded the Nan Anfu area, although there was some damage, the Paput army, which was determined to occupy its own territory, still showed restraint. However, Feize's 200,000 troops rushed in, but it was just The small Nan'an Fu area of ​​dozens of square kilometers suddenly became a bloody battlefield with a combined total of nearly 400,000 troops from both sides.

The combined number of soldiers on both sides was even greater than the population of Nan An Phu area, and a chaotic battle began under such circumstances. In the end, the weak foundation of the Nan An Phu region was completely destroyed. Before the war, although the Nan An Phu region was poor, its total population was still hundreds of thousands, with four small and medium-sized cities. The royal capital of Las Visu was even known as the "Treasure of the Mountains" A distribution center for ore trading,

Among the vassal kingdoms in the south of Feize, the wealth of the Nan'anfu area is also second to none, otherwise the Paput people would not be willing to wait even a moment longer and would be so eager to take this land of wealth into their pockets. .

Unfortunately, the war between the two sides destroyed everything. Except for the capital Las Visu, the other three cities have become ruins. The remaining population of the entire Nan An Phu area is less than 50,000. There are basically no lights in the houses on both sides of the street, and occasionally there are Little candlelight,

Most of the entire city is black, and it looks like it is emanating from hell. It is particularly gloomy and weird. The whole city was lifeless and shivering in the cold wind

Silent streets. , a black carriage drove quickly from the other end of the street, and the driver's whip broke the night wind. The wheels rotated at high speed, and dead branches and leaves were picked up and blown away by the wheels. They spread out in three directions like water waves. The black carriage quickly ran through the desolate and calm streets. Drive until you reach the Nam An Phu Kingdom Palace and then stop.

The carriage had just stabilized when the door of the carriage opened. A tall middle-aged nobleman hurriedly got out of the car and trotted into the iron gate in front of the palace.

Although it is the seat of the royal family, due to the meager financial resources and weak status of the Nam An Phu Kingdom, and the fact that it is still being rebuilt after destruction, it has completely become the government hall where daily government affairs are handled. The broken wind lanterns on both sides of the road late at night stood out in the night wind. A faint white light illuminated the extending road, vaguely illuminating the direction of the tall middle-aged man heading towards the side courtyard of the palace, and almost no one noticed him.

A young attendant was already standing there waiting. When he saw the middle-aged nobleman appear, he opened the small door next to him, revealing a separate courtyard at the door.

"Has that person rested?" the middle-aged noble asked in a low voice.

"Not yet," the young attendant replied respectfully. This middle-aged nobleman was none other than Stanbe, the prime minister of the Nan'an Fu Kingdom. It is difficult to imagine what happened to make this man remain calm when facing Paput's army approaching the city. The man looks anxious now,

"Fortunately, we caught up." Stabe wiped the sweat from his forehead and quickly walked into the courtyard inside. It is very deserted, with dead branches and leaves everywhere, and I don’t know how long it has been since it has been cleaned. If they had not known it in advance, no one would have thought that there was a mysterious guest living in this side courtyard. This is the residence of Princess Lunsa. , Nan An Phu Kingdom needs reconstruction funds, and the emperor The National Bank is willing to provide this fund. This transaction is carried out secretly. As a vassal of the Feize Kingdom, the Nan'anfu Kingdom knows very well that once the Feize people know that they have such a close connection with the empire, there will immediately be a war. It's a disaster, so everything is very careful,

For this reason, Princess Lunsa personally moved into the other courtyard. Princess Lunsa was personally responsible for the food and drinks there. She also announced that this was Princess Lunsa's retreat residence. The princess liked peace and quiet and didn't like people to disturb her. Therefore, in addition to the kingdom, No one would have thought that they would be in the residence of Her Royal Highness the Princess. There was actually a man reading a report alone under the candlelight. Princess Lunsha, who was wearing a sky blue dress, was completely like a maid at this moment. She opened the window to let the night breeze blow in, and heard the sound coming from the corridor. The sound of hurried footsteps made Princess Lunsa's pretty eyebrows frown slightly.

"What's going on? Doesn't it mean that no one is allowed to enter here without my approval? A cold voice came from the end of the corridor,

"Don't get me wrong, Your Highness, the situation is really too urgent and I have no choice but to offend His Highness's orders!"

Stabe, the prime minister of the kingdom, saw the pretty figure appearing in the corridor in front of him. He quickly stopped and lowered his head respectfully. Princess Lunsa lived with a man as a princess. If it were normal times, there would have been a scene. There was an uproar, but it’s completely different now,

The entire royal capital is almost empty, with less than 20,000 people. There is a man hidden in the carriage that Princess Lunsa returns to. No one knows, and the identity of the man makes the upper echelons of the kingdom faintly hope that this will happen. What to order? Since the rise of Paput, the Imperial Bank has spread throughout the entire south. This super business consortium far surpasses the small country of Nan'an Fu in terms of wealth and influence. If we can really get connected through Princess Lunsha, Nan'anfu will not only be rebuilt, but it may even have a golden development period.

Big countries have their wars of conquest, and small countries have their own rules of survival. For a woman born in the royal family, while enjoying the luxurious life of the royal family, she is already ready to sacrifice for the needs of the kingdom at any time. Princess Lunsa can be a woman Identity, secretly going north to the Falcon Empire to find a glimmer of hope for Nan Anfu's reconstruction is already an admirable act. Now an important person is invited to Nan'an Fu. If he doesn't seize the opportunity now, Nan'an Fu will regret it for at least a hundred years. Therefore, His Majesty the King personally ordered that everything be done in accordance with Princess Lunsa's request. To a certain extent, it is equivalent to confirming Princess Lunsa's identity as the successor of the kingdom, and all of this is to increase Princess Lunsa's weight. Because compared to this distinguished guest, the status of a princess from a small country is too humble. If the entire Nan'an wealth can be used to keep this distinguished guest, then everything will be worth it!

"What's the emergency?"

Princess Lunsa's face relaxed slightly. Prime Minister Stapai has served the kingdom for twenty years and is his father's confidant. When Paput's army came to the royal capital, the nobles in the city dispersed. They all ran to Feize, but the prime minister stayed behind. It was also the prime minister who negotiated with the Paput people. It saved Las Visu from the flames of war and was finally preserved perfectly. This prime minister is trustworthy.

"I just got the news that the Fezer people massacred the southern nobles in the capital of Fezer," the Prime Minister of the Kingdom Spabe said with a gloomy face. In the name of rebellion, the Fezer people executed 267 southern nobles collectively. All the properties of the southern nobles have been confiscated! This is only apparent, in fact, our country Many of the nobles who fled to Fezer from Las Visu were killed, but it was not announced to the outside world. It is conceivable that there are probably more similar situations in other countries, and there is still news It shows that the Fezer people are mobilizing troops to move south, and it seems that they are not just killing people."

"You mean the Fezer people might go south?" Princess Lunsa's face changed. Although Stabe didn't say that, since he has blatantly declared rebellion and is now mobilizing troops, why not want to go south! If we go south and the war spreads to Nan'anfu, the reconstruction that has just begun will undoubtedly be destroyed again.

"You can say that! In fact, it might be worse than a normal trip south."

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Stapa, looked very sad. He had the same look on his face when he found out that the hope he had just gained would soon be destroyed. He was not a rich man from Nan'an, and few people knew that he was actually a coast guard. The nearby nobles were ruined by Feize's war of conquest. They were already very depressed when they wandered to the Nan'anfu area. They relied on their extraordinary talents step by step. He reached the position of prime minister. In everyone's eyes, Nan'anfu is just a small country, with the control area of ​​a medium-sized city. But in Stabe's eyes, this country has devoted his life's efforts to turn it from a wasteland to prosperity, but After declining in the war, he now has another opportunity for development. The dark clouds of war have come again. One can imagine how frustrating it will be for him.

"According to reliable information, many of the southern nobles who were killed were members of the royal family, and the properties that were confiscated totaled up to three to four million. You can imagine what happened to the kingdoms that suffered losses. How to react? Nan'an Phu is the only way to go south and north. The population is only 50,000, and the military strength is barely enough. If we can gather together five or six thousand people, we will be able to hold up the sky. Although the Feize people are currently tight in strength, they still have five or six thousand people. If the south unites and has roughly the same strength, both sides will attack our southern Anfu as soon as possible. As the primary target, we may be torn into pieces by this turbulence at any time like the remaining leaves swept up by the hurricane.”

"The biggest headache is that if something like this breaks out, should we stand on the side of the Fezer people or the south? The time is so short, if we can't take a position immediately, both sides will regard us as enemies!" Star The companion's voice paused and said a little coldly.

"Are you saying that we are about to face war again? There is no way to avoid it. Isn't there a little bit of improvement?"

Princess Lunsa's lips trembled slightly. The tragic scenes after the previous war flashed through her mind. She couldn't help but feel bitter in her heart. When the Feize people went south, Nan'an Fu bore the brunt. When the southern vassal kingdoms wanted to go north, Nan'an Fu still bore the brunt. Nan'an Fu was like It's a sandwich sandwiched in the middle. If you don't express yourself quickly, you may be attacked from both sides. The problem is, no matter which side, Nan'an Fu is now unable to stop it.

Stapei hesitated for a moment, then raised his head and looked at the house behind Princess Lunsa, his eyes flashed and he said, "If there is really a way, it can only be done by relying on that person's power. After all, we are just Nan'an Fu. It would not have the slightest weight either to the Fezer people or to the South, but that person was different. As long as he is willing to help us, even if he just releases some news, at least the south will not be too hostile to us. After all, if the south wants to go to war with Feize, it must join forces with the eight central countries, and who is behind the eight central countries? Everyone They all know it very well! I just don’t know how much influence Her Royal Highness has over that person?”

"It's... not bad!" Princess Lunsa's pretty and fair face showed a slight blush that was not easy to detect, and her voice trembled slightly.

"Then please, Your Highness, Princess!" A smile appeared on Sta's face and he said quickly. He is such a sophisticated person, and his eyes are naturally vicious. Judging from Princess Lunsa's current expression, there is probably something going on between the two. After a certain amount of contact, it is said that men chase women across the mountain, and women chase men across the veil. Although Princess Lunsha's appearance is not the legendary one, she is quite beautiful and delicate, and she was attracted by her as soon as she returned home. Advance to inherit the identity of the princess,

With such a noble and delicate woman by her side all day long, even steel will soften. Moreover, His Excellency Si Duhan does not seem to be the kind of person who practices asceticism and has no desires. Although Nan'an The Fuguo Kingdom is just a small country, but it is still a country. It can bring beautiful women home and get a country as a dowry. It would be a lie to say that men are not attracted to her!

"I will do my best!" Princess Lunsa gritted her teeth, her white jade-like teeth leaving a mark on her lips. She took the report from Stapi's hand and turned towards the room at the end of the corridor. (To be continued.)

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