Realm of Power

626 collects protection fee

Just when the virtuous ministers were thinking about whether to win over the current number one enemy and become a prospective son-in-law, this evil guy was becoming more and more able to put pressure on Salander's negotiation team.

First, the Vekian army that besieged Salander Kyoto was ordered to retreat 20 miles in the name of the need for sincerity in negotiations. This allowed the Salander Northern Army, who had been eager to enter the attack array, the opportunity to face the outer walls of Kyoto. When they saw the densely packed When the flag of Salander's Northern Army appeared outside the station, the faces of the negotiating team turned green. This was an honest threat.

The people who want to break through Kyoto the most now are not the Vekians, but the Salanders themselves. The retreat of the Vekians has led to the entry of the first line of attack areas, which are the Northern Alliance troops composed of northern and southern Salanders. , especially most of the Sas who bear the blood feud of Kyoto. The southern soldiers of Rand, who once respected Kyoto, had far greater hatred than Fatty expected. Not only did they spontaneously organize a death squad of 10,000 people, but more refugees joined from the rear. The number suddenly reached more than 40,000 people. Kyoto is surrounded by water,

The high-spirited northern army camp was far more unscrupulous than the previously arrogant Vekians. The Vekians were a bit vicious at best, but the northern army wanted the life of the negotiating team, except for Priest Palstina and her maid Red. In August, everyone in the negotiation team was on the death list, even the third prince Harris was not spared. Although the entire Salander negotiation team was full of complaints about the audacious behavior of the Northern Army, they could only do it angrily. Stare,

As the strength of the Northern Army increased greatly, the negotiating team's residence, which was heavily defended, became the hardest hit area. In just 2 days of negotiations, there had been 14 attacks on the negotiating team. If it were not for the timely intervention of the Wekia army , with only the 100 Mamunuk knights escorted by the third prince, they were already besieged by the angry Salander Northern Army soldiers.

Out of helplessness, the third prince Harris could only agree that the Vikia side would be responsible for the safety of the negotiating team, and all key points would be garrisoned by the Vikia army. Priest Palstina and the maid Hongyue were women and had to cooperate with the Northern Army. Grand Duke Nile has a special relationship and agreed to move out of the negotiating team's residence. During the negotiations, the liaison personnel with Grand Duke Nile,

Of course, the protection of the Wikiya army was not in vain. The two Wikija flag regiments were sandwiched on the left and the right. It was more like a disguised house arrest than protection. The formidable military formations and murderous military camps. The other members of the negotiation team looked at it in a daze. The strength of the Wekia army was obvious to all. They looked at the groups of strict Guards cavalry passing back and forth.

On the morning of the third day of negotiations, Fatty and Hu Keqili, the Central Army General in charge of the negotiations, came to the negotiating team's station. Facing the sudden arrival of Duke Falcon, the entire negotiating team was at a loss.

"Are you satisfied with your stay here?"

The fat man's dagger-like eyes glanced at the third prince Harris, who had an ugly face without any etiquette. He sat on a carved wooden chair with a pointed top in the middle of the negotiation group, with his legs crossed.

"Very good. Thank you for the Grand Duke's protection. If it weren't for the Grand Duke's help, we would have been injured long ago." Third Prince Harris stood up, respectfully crossing his right hand to his chest. The last secret meeting made Third Prince Harry of Salander Si didn't come back to his senses for several days. The topic of national subjugation or genocide was too heavy for him.

After all, he was just a pampered prince with a little bit of ambition and aspirations, but he almost collapsed in the face of the powerful Vekia Falcon's sophisticated psychological offensive.

Now that he thinks about it, his little heart that still has the sequelae is beating uncontrollably.

“It’s a good stay”

The fat man's face was full of obscene smiles. He casually threw a document notice that had been prepared a long time ago and was covered with Wikiia's official literature book on the table. "Here is an agreement on your safety. If If there is no objection, please ask His Highness the Prince to sign this document."

"An agreement on security issues?" Third Prince Harris' mouth was crooked, staring at the documents on the table with a look of astonishment. Next to him was a group of stunned guys.

"Don't be nervous. It's just a matter of expenses to protect everyone's safety." The fat man put on what he considered to be the kindest smile and said in a tone like a weasel giving New Year's greetings to a chicken. "In order to protect everyone's safety, I, the two main battle flag regiments of Weixia , 16,000 brave and capable warriors are always ready to go. It is exposed to wind and rain every day, so the protection fee of 50,000 gold coins a day is not expensive, right?"

"Protection fee of 50,000 per day..."

Prince Harris shivered and was a little dumbfounded. What he was most afraid of talking about now was money. The Kingdom of Salander was not a poor country, but a year of continuous war had already made Kyoto's coffers so empty that he could starve to death. Mouse, even the traveling expenses for this negotiation group were paid by Third Prince Harris himself. This is why Harris pays special attention to the free route. He is considering taking a trip if the negotiation fails. Free carriage ride back

The other members of the negotiation team also looked at each other. What kind of acting was this?

"It's really funny." General Salander muttered in a low voice with some annoyance. "This is the first time I heard that negotiators need to pay money in exchange for safety."

"No way, you know better than me that it's not me, but you Salanders who are going to attack you." In response to the ridicule of General Salander, the fat man shrugged his shoulders without changing his expression.

"In order to disperse the troublesome Salander Northern Army, we had to take some extreme measures, which had a very bad impact on our Wikiya army. You know, the Northern Army is our ally, and the center of the Wikiya Business Association is also here. Within the scope of the Northern Army, in order to protect you, we have offended many people. Shouldn't such sacrifices be compensated?"

The fat man's words made everyone in Salander's negotiation team blush. Although the request of the Vekia Falcon was somewhat unreasonable, it was not completely untenable. As a third-party military force, the Vekia army was in this Salander situation. In the civil war, it is a transcendent existence in itself. Even if the Northern Army kills the entire negotiating team, it has nothing to do with the Vecians. Even if it is mentioned in the future, no one will blame the Vecians for the problems.

"If you have any objections, then I'd better let the troops withdraw." Fatty looked regretfully at the silent Salander negotiating team across the way. He stood up and prepared to leave impatiently with these stubborn roosters.

"This is your own business as Salanders. I don't need to get involved with Vecchia's interests. As for negotiations, let's wait until you have dealt with your internal affairs first."

"No, Grand Duke, everything is negotiable." Duke Ketuson, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stood up with a pale face and stopped in front of the fat man regardless of his identity.

I don’t know who leaked the news. The entire Salander Northern Army knew that it was the Duke of Ctussen who signed a secret treaty with the Normans who occupied the south. The anger of the entire Northern Army immediately exploded, and most of them were Focusing on him, he was so frightened that he turned pale when he saw that the Vecian Falcon was about to let go. Without the Vecian army, those Yankees still skinned themselves alive.

"How about it, have you thought about it?" The fat man laughed secretly in his heart. Of course, he knew the little thoughts of the Salander people. Anyway, he had no intention of attacking Salander Kyoto. It was better to use this method to get out of Salander. In Kyoto, try to extort as much of the vested interests as possible. As for Salander Kyoto, a place with more bones than meat, it is better to leave it to the hungry Normans next to you. A person with indigestion will be very uncomfortable even if he does not choke to death.

"As long as he has money, can the Grand Duke keep the negotiating team here forever?" After hesitating for a while, Prince Harris, who was blushing, suddenly gritted his teeth and asked.

"Of course, I am very trustworthy." The fat man had a serious look on his face, pretending to be a saint. "The promise made by me, the Falcon, has not expired yet. This is known to the entire continent."

He stood up and placed a golden scroll hidden in his chest on the table. "This is the 300,000 gold promissory note of the Business Alliance issued by the Duke himself. I believe that His Excellency the Duke will not refuse the promissory note issued by himself."

The fat man picked up the cashier's note and flicked it. After confirming that it was correct, he happily put it in his arms. "

"Well, seeing as how sincere you all are, I'll give you a 10% discount." Fatty Tingjiao looked like a grocery store owner introducing products, with a nonchalant look on his face.

"If you plan to stay for a long time, I also have a package service. If it exceeds 10 days, it will be 20% off. If it exceeds 30 days, it will be 40% off. This is cheap and cool. Think about it, there is a majestic Wikiya army. I will stand guard for all of you. I believe that as soon as I return to Kyoto, I will definitely become the focus of attention in Kyoto."

"Focus? I'm afraid it's the focus that hangs directly on the tower to show off to the public."

Prince Harris, the head of the negotiating team sitting opposite, rolled his eyes speechlessly. What kind of top general is this? The Grand Duke of Falcon of Vecilia, known as the richest monarch in the mainland, does he still lack such a little money? Having said that, Prince Harris is still extremely sad to think about his increasingly shrinking pocket.

Although the negotiating team has already put on a brave attitude to face all kinds of difficulties that the Wikiya Falcon may use, I am afraid that the attitude in front of them cannot be tolerated. As the leader of one party, it is such an ugly appearance. This is in line with the shameless face of the Vecia Falcon. The Vecia Falcon has a reputation for rough etiquette, and is notorious even through howls.

"If you drag it, it's better to drag it until you even pawn off your underwear." The fat man looked at the third prince who was in a daze, smiled, and left the negotiating team's station. The fat man got on the horse on the Konoe Bridge outside the door and raised his head. Look, the weather is nice. ..

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