[For the convenience of reading, the latest map after the signing of the "Valens Peace Treaty" is placed in the Easter egg chapter at the end of the chapter and in the book circle. Since the review speed of the Easter egg chapter is slow, it may not be released until tomorrow.],

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Simon Griffiths felt that the Idar people were very disrespectful to his sixty-nine-year-old comrade.

Because his arrival did not stop the Idar army from advancing.

According to Sam Layton, fighting and negotiating at the same time can effectively improve the efficiency of negotiations...

This is simply a lack of martial ethics!

Ordinary wars are so strict, but the Idar people in front of me are obviously fighting randomly!

Not only did they come prepared, they also interrupted Simon Griffiths many times and listed many unacceptable proposals.

When did the Odin Empire suffer such a big loss?!

Simon Griffiths felt that if he just agreed to the conditions given by the Idar people, he would definitely be cut to pieces by Alio O'Sullivan after he returned.

But if you don't agree... Idar's army is about to pass through the Valens Plains and march towards the Sogné Plains!

The Idar army cannot be allowed to cross the Valens Plains!

This is the death order that Odin Lord Alio O'Sullivan previously gave to Simon Griffith.

so……

This sixty-nine-year-old comrade finally came to Sam Layton again.

"Please take a seat."

Sam Layton said calmly.

see the situation,

The soldiers on the side brought a chair, and the accompanying Odin attendants quickly helped the old man sit down.

"Ouch... Slow down, slow down, this old bone is going to fall apart..." Simon Griffith moaned breathlessly.

"Why did the messenger come to me if he didn't take a good rest in the tent he arranged?"

"General Sam Layton..." Mr. Simon coughed a few times: "In my opinion, war is really a waste of people and money. I have always felt that peace is the most important thing for everyone. The Odin Empire and the Idar Kingdom must

We can live in harmony.”

Sam Layton looked at him seriously with eyes that were caring for a patient, and said: "Isn't this war started by the Odin Empire?"

"No, no, no! That's not the case. The cause of this war was clearly Odin's general Raymond O'Sullivan's private provocation, and it was not the intention of the Odin royal family." Simon said quickly.

Raymond O'Sullivan has died anyway, so it's not a big deal to take another blame. It can be regarded as making some other contributions to the Odin Empire after being killed in battle.

"Oh? Is that so?!" Sam Layton suddenly realized.

"So... General Sam Layton and His Majesty Odin Monarch Alio O'Sullivan feel that... ending this war as soon as possible will be of great benefit to both of us."

"You are right, but I think... we have only fought for such a short time now, and the soldiers under my general have not yet gained enough merit, so... I hope you can understand the painstaking efforts for the general.

, after we collect 100% of the war score and seize enough loot, we promise to come to you for peace talks."

Hearing this, Simon was so angry that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

It had been two days since he arrived at the Idar military camp, but Sam Layton, the commander of the Idar army, still had no intention of negotiating peace.

It’s simply unreasonable!

but……

Thinking that Idar's army would soon pass through the Valens Plains, Mr. Simon could only suppress his dissatisfaction and said: "General Sam Layton, you can set out the negotiation conditions of Idar Territory, otherwise I can't.

Explain to His Majesty Alio."

After dragging Simon for several days, Sam Layton also felt that the heat was almost up, so he said like a lion: "First of all...the territory that the Odin Empire seized from the Norman Empire should be transferred to the Idar Territory.

.”

"This is absolutely impossible!"

Although at this moment, the Odin Empire is the party that most hopes to make peace, but... the conditions offered by the Idar people are simply unacceptable to him.

Expanding territory and dividing vassals among vassals were one of the purposes of Odin's monarch Alio O'Sullivan in launching this war.

The Odin people can give up part of the land, but if all the stolen land is given out, Alio O'Sullivan will not be able to explain to the tribes in the Odin Empire!

The expected verbal battle did not occur, because the envoy of the Odin Empire was an old man who gasped for breath after speaking a few words, while Idar's side was Sam Layton, who only knew how to lead troops in battles.

However... the negotiations are not without progress. After these few days of communication, Sam Layton has at least roughly figured out the core interests of the Odin Empire that cannot be compromised.

After all, Sam Layton did not give the order to continue marching because once Idar's army was too pressed, Sam Layton was not sure whether Odin's army would fight to the death under the leadership of Alio O'Sullivan.

In this era dominated by cold weapons, the morale bonus that the king of a country can bring to the soldiers is highly uncontrollable. It may increase by 5%, or it may increase by 50%!

The Idar army does have excellent equipment, but again, the Idar army only has less than 3,000 soldiers!

And there are still some soldiers who stay on the banks of the Eide River to guard the prisoners!

So...since the Odin Empire has taken the lead in showing sincerity in peace talks, and the Idar people have also taken the initiative in the negotiations, there is no need for Sam Layton to remain stubborn.

War is just a means.

Since it is now possible to reach reconciliation through peaceful means, there is no need for the Idar people to choose war.

after all……

Even with the advantages of weapons and equipment, war will still kill people!

Bruno actually didn't have much hope for Sam Layton's negotiation skills. The reason why he kept letting Sam Layton come forward to talk to Simon Griffiths was more to clarify a position... Idar took over the merger

There is no fear that this war may continue.

Although Idar's army defeated Odin's army on the battlefield, many Odin generals still had a thought in their hearts - Idar was just a countland after all. Even if Idar had powerful equipment, if it was carried out

In a long war, the Odin Empire can also win by relying on its own foundation.

However, the advance of the army led by Sam Layton shattered the illusion of the Odin people and made the Odin monarch Alio O'Sullivan completely give up the idea of ​​continuing to fight against the Idar people.

Old Ford arrived late the next afternoon.

There are specialties in the art, and Sam Layton is really good at leading troops and fighting, but when it comes to leading negotiations, he is somewhat uninteresting.

After all, Old Ford was well-informed, and he also participated in and led the signing of the Treaty of Solenberg, so he had some negotiation experience.

Old Ford and Simon Griffiths are both over fifty. When the time comes for the two old men to play opposite each other, they won't be accused by the Odins of not practicing martial ethics.

no way!

Idar people have always valued harmony and convinced others with reason.

…

Land issues, prisoners of war issues and compensation issues.

Focusing on the above three main issues, the war of words between the two sides lasted for four days in total.

Simon Griffith, the Messenger of Odin, almost fainted from anger several times, so much so that after the first day of negotiations, the Idar military doctor would always be on standby outside the envoy of Odin's camp.

For four whole days, from seven or eight o'clock in the morning to seven or eight o'clock in the evening, roars of "friendly exchanges" between the two sides were heard from time to time in the camp.

But even so, it was not until the Idar people threatened to continue marching to the Sogné Plain that the peace agreement was finally finalized.

The war between the Idar Territory and the Odin Empire,

And finally at this moment,

it's over……

On March 11, 538 in the New Calendar, the first Iotan War ended with the complete defeat of the Odin Empire. Odin's messenger Simon Griffiths signed the "Valencia" which has been spurned by the citizens of the Odin Empire for nearly a hundred years.

"The Treaty of Sri Lanka", but at the same time, this peace treaty was also regarded by some progressive elements of the Odin Empire as an important turning point for the Odin Empire to move from barbarism and backwardness to a civilized society.

…

As the negotiating envoy sent by Bruno Stuart, Earl of Idar, Bruno once listed a series of "minimum requirements" for Old Ford. As long as the final negotiation result is better than the "requirements", Old Ford can make the decision.

Sign an agreement with the Odinians.

only……

When the final version of the armistice agreement was placed on Bruno's desk, he couldn't help but froze there.

It's not because the conditions are too harsh, but because... this peace treaty is extremely beneficial to the Idar Territory, even far beyond Bruno's previous expectations!

Of course the Odin people didn't want to take advantage of the Idar territory, but... when the fleeing Odin soldiers brought back the news about Idar's army, even though Alio O'Sullivan ordered the news to be blocked immediately, it was of no avail.

.

Nearly a thousand fleeing soldiers meant nearly a thousand mouths opened, the marshal was killed, and the priest was blown up. How could such breaking news be so easily blocked?

so……

Under the pressure of the Idar people and the combined effect of many factors, the formerly invincible Odin Empire finally succumbed. With the acquiescence of the Odin monarch Alio O'Sullivan, Simon finally signed the contract.

This Treaty of Valens was extremely beneficial to the Idar Territory.

The first is the issue of land division.
To be continued...