Puffing black smoke, the five-car train drove on the loess road, with the vast green fields on both sides slowly receding.

The small train now has five cars because an additional soft sleeper guest car was added.

Its destination is from the imperial capital to North Cedon Castle and then to the Northern Czech Principality on the front line.

In the waiting carriage, there are three extremely comfortable dark red single sofas next to the small round table. There are three people sitting on them. One of them is the owner of the small train, Yuan Hou Lu Ming.

The other, a big man with beards as red as flames, is none other than Red Flower, Duke of North Cedon.

In addition, there was a burly old man with gray hair, a hooked nose and deep eyes full of sharp eyes. He was the Duke of the Northern Czech Republic, Pucein.

Lu Ming made an appointment with both of them on the small train on the grounds that he was sending the Duke of Northern Czech Republic back to Northern Castle and the Duke of Northern Czech Republic back to Czech Castle.

At the current speed of the small train, which is more than 20 kilometers per hour, and if you take a short rest on the way, it will take two days to get to North Keton Castle, and another two days to get to Czech Castle.

But compared with previous means of transportation, it can be regarded as extremely fast.

Two old rivals are on the train and have to spend two days and two nights together.

Neither of them knew the other was there. By the time they found out, Lu Ming had already ordered to drive.

It was the first time for the two of them to see such an overlord, but they didn't say anything.

Six or seven hours passed. Even though the two of them were sitting very close to each other, they did not make eye contact with each other, nor did they have any conversation.

"My dear brother, is this iron cart of yours very useful? Why do the outside world say it is just a decoration?" the Duke of North Cedon said with a smile.

"This is a special customization. I have added a lot of things. It is not the kind that is sold to the outside world. Moreover, the cost is too high and it is difficult to commercialize. As for the small steam vehicle, my R&D personnel have changed directions. My brother and other next generations are

!" This was the rhetoric that Lu Ming had prepared a long time ago, but this was the first time he was asked this question. After all, not many outsiders could get on this little train.

"I think so!" The Duke of Beicedon picked up the wine glass cheerfully. He was not fond of wine, and his favorite was the brandy that Lu Ming sent him by the box. He drank the same brandy now.

"Brother Pusiyin, the grapes produced in the vineyard in my hometown are very good, and this wine is very good!" Lu Ming picked up the wine bottle and poured a full glass for the Duke of Northern Czech Republic.

On the round table, there are snacks suitable for accompanying wine, such as dried shrimps, dried meat, nuts, etc., but they are all special and cannot be eaten anywhere else. Dried shrimps can even lock in the tenderness of fresh shrimps. Who would have thought?

The Duke of Northern Czech nodded slightly, "Thank you, Your Excellency, Marquis Yuan." When he looked at Lu Ming, his attitude was quite gentle. He probably wanted to communicate with Lu Ming on many issues, but because his enemy was here, he remained silent all the way, probably waiting for his old enemy to arrive in the north.

After getting off the bus at Dunbao, talk in detail with the mysterious Marquis Yuan in front of you.

"Well, I also know that it's not that simple to turn an enemy into a friend." Lu Ming sighed softly, "I don't think the two of us can be friends, but brother..." Lu Ming looked at the Duke of North Cedon, "

I told you that the Styx Empire is my powerful enemy, and His Excellency, Duke Psion, is on the front line against the Styx Empire. I sincerely make friends with him, and my brother will not want me.

Isn’t it right to choose one of the two?”

Seeing Lu Ming's serious look, Juhan with red beard and beard also stopped laughing and said, "I will keep my promise to my dear brother."

Lu Ming nodded and took out a document, "I hope you two can take a look and see that it definitely needs modification."

It is a proposal in which both parties commit to temporarily shelving disputes over the disputed territory.

There are actually dozens of disputed lands in Northern Czech Republic and Northern Czech Republic, some of which are under the management of Northern Czech Republic, and some are under the border defense system of Northern Czech Republic.

But many of them are small villages and the like.

The three most controversial areas are the town where a copper mine is located; the issue of fishing rights for fishermen in a lake between the two parties; and the most difficult to resolve, the issue of ownership of the Viscount of Telc.

More than two-thirds of the population of Telč Viscounty is North Edonian, but all previous viscounts have been Northern Czechs. Historically, the Northern Czechs conquered the land.

On the appendix page of the agreement, it was recommended that the Viscounty of Telc hold a referendum to determine the ownership of the Viscounty.

Seeing this, the Duke of Northern Czech Republic's face sank slightly, because the majority of the population in this territory is Northern Czech. If there is a referendum, the residents who still want to return to Northern Czech Republic will have a numerical advantage.

"Duke Pousine seems to subconsciously think that those Northern Czechs are outsiders, not taxpayers who pay taxes for the Northern Czech Republic. So you think that if there is a referendum, they will definitely want to return to Northern Czechoslovakia." Lu Ming smiled:

"In fact, as long as the region has adequate food, clothing, freedom and equality, who wants to change it? The referendum can set a timetable, such as five years later? Of course, if the North Sidonians in the region are given special treatment, I think it will be counterproductive and not a good thing.

idea."

"In short, you all take it first. If you have any suggestions for revision, we can discuss it later." Lu Ming said with a smile. He didn't think he could resolve hundreds of thousands of years of grievances in a short time, but as long as he is willing to talk,

Everyone should be in a negotiating position, and just don't become a constraint in the fight against the Styx people during this period.

He insisted on dragging the two of them to meet on his little train in order to show his strong will and let them know his determination, but he didn't really think that just dragging the two of them together for a few days would solve the problem.

But neither of them are obviously fuel-efficient.

At Bei Qedun Castle, after Red Flower Duke got off the bus, he must stay with Lu Ming for two days.

Soon after, the newspapers in the imperial capital reported the explosive news that Duke Poussein was warmly entertained by Duke Red Flower at North Ceddon Castle.

Because the Duke of Northern Czech Republic and the Duke of Northern Czech Republic have not been in contact with each other for several generations.

Even if the Duke of Northern Czech Republic went to the imperial capital, he would take a long detour and would not enter the mountains and rivers of Northern Czech Republic.

Apparently the Red Flower Duke made it known to the outside world that even if the relations between the two parties have eased recently, it was the Duke of Northern Czech who lowered his noble head first and set foot on the territory of Northern Czechoslovakia to seek peace.

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After Duke Honghua and his entourage got off the train, the passenger compartment of the small train became much quieter.

"Your Excellency, Marquis Yuan, I clearly know that if I get out of the car and enter Bei Qedun Castle, I will be made a fuss about by Honghua, who seems to be very upright, but is actually sinister and cunning, but because of your kindness, I still got off the car."

The Duke of the Northern Czech Republic opposite Lu Ming smiled slightly and did not look angry.

Lu Ming was helpless, this guy...

"Yes, I owe you a favor."

The Duke of the Northern Czech Republic waved his hand: "That's out of the question. I just want you to know that in order to fight against the Styx people, I don't care about the honor of these so-called lords. So, is what you and my daughter said true?" Jiongjiong

Gaze at Lu Ming.

Lu Ming nodded: "I'm just here to inspect the railway line, and by the way, see what kind of military assistance the Northern Czech Republic needs."

That being said, I am not prepared to provide Northern Czech with more advanced weapons that are ahead of the times, because there are too many variables and are too uncontrollable. Especially if the balance of forces within the empire is seriously disrupted, civil war will easily break out in the empire.

It will also have a great impact on the source of your own beliefs.

Because the Third Continent now follows the battle rules of the Western gods.

He needs to unite all the forces of the entire Lionheart Empire to serve his goals, so that he can exert stronger power.

Compared with Prince Styx, I have a great advantage because I have the power of mechanical civilization and he does not.

For example, under the rules of the Third Continent, when fighting on the front line, almost both sides have no faith source power bonus.

That is to say, those awakened ones, or low-level servants of God, may be stronger and more agile than ordinary people on the front line, but do not have such strong special powers.

But it's completely different with his servants such as Dark Thorn who have the bonus of mechanical civilization.

However, he still has to rely on the power of a mortal country like the Duke of Northern Czech to conquer the land that digests the Styx.

Just relying on the brute force of the servants to blow up all the way will not change the land of the Styx Empire to the faith. Instead, it will go deep into the enemy's place of belief. If they encounter the Prince of Styx, his servants will definitely be wiped out.

While Lu Ming was thinking about it, the Duke of the Northern Czech Republic across from him brightened up his eyes, "Marquis Yuan's hometown is expected to have a highly developed civilization. Electric lights and trains are all magical and difficult for me to understand. So, as for war machines, there must be very powerful ones."

Firepower equipment, right? For example, is there a cannon that can release a large amount of electric shock?"

Lu Ming shook his head: "That's not true. It's too difficult to weaponize electricity. Even my brother doesn't understand the principle. Moreover, my hometown is peaceful and prosperous. The main thing is to develop people's livelihood technology. In addition, the city-state in my hometown has laws that prohibit military warfare.

Technology leaked.”

The Duke of Northern Czech Republic was stunned and sighed with some disappointment.

Lu Ming picked up the cup and drank tea slowly.

"Ah, I'm too whimsical!" The Duke of Northern Czech suddenly laughed at himself, "Marquis Yuan was willing to build a magical road like the railway, and the help to my principality has been immense. It's because I suddenly lost my balance.

I still wonder if it is possible to end the war once and for all. It is also because the help of Marquis Yuan is too great, which makes me have delusions that I shouldn’t have. Moreover, with the help Marquis Yuan has promised now, I don’t know how.

It’s payback!”

Lu Ming nodded and adjusted his mentality in an instant. He was a very admirable person in power. Indeed, human beings are never satisfied. It is normal to get Shu and look forward to Long, but this is also the driving force for human progress.

The Duke of the Northern Czech Republic was riding this magical train, and he knew all the magical changes he had brought to the imperial capital. It was not surprising that he suddenly thought about whether he could help him end the war permanently.

"It doesn't matter. I can understand brother. As for military assistance, I should go to the front line to inspect and see what I can do to help brother."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, dear brother, I'm looking forward to it too!"

Called an older brother by Lu Ming, the Duke of the Northern Czech Republic finally imitated the Red Flower Duke and began to call Lu Ming "good brother".

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The Northern Czech Principality and the Styx Empire share a long border of hundreds of kilometers.

But the main boundary between the two sides is mountains and rivers.

The Seine River is the boundary river between the two sides. The upper reaches come from the Red Valley Mountains. The narrowest parts of the middle reaches and lower reaches are also seven or eight kilometers wide.

On the other side of the river, any hostile behavior by the other party will be discovered immediately on the other side of the river.

The eastern coast of the Northern Czech Principality, but also because it only has offshore culture and cannot enter the deep ocean, the northern and southern empires have not developed large-scale navies.

Just raiding the opponent's hinterland through the coast is often a method of warfare for the enemy. This kind of harassment, similar to that of Japanese pirates, is not very large-scale, nor is it the goal of conquering cities and territories.

But the economic damage to the coast of the Northern Czech Principality was great.

As for the large-scale Stygian offensives, the target is usually the Prague Province of the Northern Czech Principality.
To be continued...