The Xizela Province in the northwest of Saint Vicoia is a province bordering the outside world, and it is also the place where Death Mafia's influence is most rampant. In the city of Londan in this province, Celeste Shadow was wandering around in a room
A middle-aged man with blond hair looked at him from a distance in the casino: "Is this the guy?"
Pate was a helper sent by the Prisoner's Sect to help Ying deal with things. He stood beside Ying, nodded and whispered: "The blond-haired one is a subordinate of Reed Pike, the most powerful general in Death Mafia, named Soman.
This guy likes to have fun and gamble, and he likes to cause trouble. I heard from local officials that this guy once killed thirteen people in Longdan City because of conflicts over gambling. Now when people in Longdan City see him, it’s like seeing him.
Scared like a ghost."
The film said: "He has killed so many people and still dares to gamble here with such arrogance. Won't the city government officials arrest him?"
Pate said: "Don't dare to arrest me. Death Mafia has been doing evil in Xizela Province for many years. The local officials dare not speak out against them. If the person who arrested them angers them, there will be such a thing as a bloodbath in the town."
Death Mafia can do it."
"Wash the town with blood. Hehe, he dares to do such a crazy thing, he is a complete evil force."
Pate said: "Sizera Province is close to the national border, and the main force of Death Mafia is here. Local officials said that their members are spread across the two neighboring provinces. In the early years, the government also sent troops to encircle and suppress them, but the Death Mafia personnel
There are so many of them, and they have entrenched themselves in local villages, towns and cities as a basis, or they have fled abroad and broken into pieces, it is difficult for the army to wipe them out. However, in recent years they have become more and more aggressive. Four years ago, the local army also carried out two sweeps, but
Not only did Death Mafia not escape, but she also defeated the army. Now Sizera is not so much managed by the imperial government as it is by Death Mafia, and even local officials dare not provoke them easily."
Ying looked at it and smiled: "That is the power of local powerful men threatening the central government. Now that the civil war is over and the foreign war is about to subside, such a thing is absolutely not allowed to exist in the St. Vicoia Empire. Humph, their end
We're almost there. Peter, let's leave first."
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In the council hall of the royal palace in Sombra City, the royal capital, the ministers and officials discussing the matter were discussing the situation on the front line, each expressing their own opinions.
"Your Majesty, the armistice is the empire's top priority right now. The civil war in the royal capital has just ended, and the empire's internal affairs and diplomacy need to be repaired. Although the front line is defeated, the armistice agreement must still go ahead as planned to give the empire a chance to breathe."
Another minister also said: "I think what the Minister of Finance said is reasonable. Prince Judgment's rebellion has brought great harm to the imperial regime. What your Majesty needs to regain the power of the empire is to stabilize the regime, and to stabilize the regime, the civilians need to recuperate.
The most important thing is to live in peace and maintain stability in the country. During Zalberg's administration, powerful forces were everywhere in the empire, evil forces were rampant, and the local people suffered greatly. If a stable environment cannot be provided to the domestic people, then the empire will suffer.
The harm will be far greater than the current border dispute."
A general stood up and said: "My lord, I have a different view. A truce with Moyue at this time is tantamount to asking for peace. Moyue has now defeated our army and captured countless officers and soldiers of our country. It will definitely use this to open up conditions to the empire.
They even ask us to sign some treaties that are unfavorable to the empire. If His Majesty sues for peace with Demon Moon in this way just after overthrowing Zarberg's regime, this will not only be a heavy blow to the morale of the military and civilians, but also affect His Majesty's majesty and power stability.
It’s the biggest threat.”
Just as he finished speaking, someone else said immediately: "General, what you said is wrong. It is true that the empire is eager for peace, but the Demon Moon is also eager for peace talks. How many Griffith Empires in the western border of Demon Moon Kingdom are there?
It has been several months since the million-strong army marched eastward. Compared with the small conflicts in the southern border, Mo Yue wants to concentrate his energy as soon as possible and deal with this country that has been trying to invade. Therefore, even if Mo Yue will negotiate peace talks after the armistice this time, Mo Yue will
It wouldn't be too much to put forward some unfavorable conditions. They are just as eager to have an armistice and peace as we are."
Radat said: "What you say all makes sense, but some of you say we should stop, and some say we should fight. Should we stop or should we fight? Governor Monica, what do you think?"
Monica said: "My opinion is similar to that of several adults, but an armistice is more beneficial to the empire."
Radat nodded and asked: "Governor Merlot, do you have any objections?"
Governor Mello thought for a while and said: "Our country proposed the armistice agreement to Moyue. I'm afraid it would be bad to go back on it at this time."
"Yes, yes, Governor Mello mentioned the key point. Before the Holy Garden mediated the war, Zarberg had already deceived the Demon Moon once. This time the truce was proposed by our side first. If we go back on it, it will be detrimental to our country.
It has a very bad image in the world," said a minister.
At the conference table, Du An watched everyone's chatter, and he scanned every official one by one. There were many officials coming to discuss this time, including many officials from the royal capital and generals from the Southern Army, but only
There was no Marquis Anwu, nor any of Marquis Anwu's subordinates. He saw this and made up his mind.
Radat frowned deeply. Although all the ministers expressed their opinions, he still hesitated in his heart and didn't know how to decide. He looked at Du An, who had been silent, and asked: "Du An, have you always
No words, do you have any different opinions?"
Duan shook his head: "I have no objection."
Radat said: "Okay, let's pause the meeting for a moment. It's already noon. Let's continue the discussion after lunch."
In the afternoon, Radat strolled in the garden, hesitating with various thoughts lingering in his heart. Duan watched from a distance, already thinking about what to say.
"Well, Duane." When Radat turned around, he saw Duane walking this way: "Come to the garden to see me. Is there something wrong?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Du An bowed his head and said politely: "Your Majesty, I heard what the ministers said during the discussion today, and they really don't have His Majesty's consideration in mind."
"Oh? What should I say?"
Du An said: "Your Majesty, most of the ministers advocate armistice and peace talks. On the surface, they are for the sake of national stability and redressing the scourge of war. But in their hearts, they only think of national power and do not take into account your Majesty's situation. Since Your Majesty came to the throne, the royal power and regime have
He has always been under the control of Prince Judgment, and all national government and military affairs are under the control of Zalberg alone. The nobles and civilians in the country only know the merits of Prince Judgment, but do not know the prestige of Your Majesty. In addition, Zalborg has been extremely ambitious in recent years.
In order to protect himself, His Majesty indulged in wine and sex to seduce the Prince and show weakness to him. Although these images were not His Majesty's inner wish, they have created a bad impression on the people in the country, especially the aristocracy. Under such circumstances, Your Majesty once again
In charge of state affairs, the people in the country undoubtedly have a lot of distrust and suspicion. Now that Your Majesty has just put down the rebellion, it is time for the people of the country to re-evaluate Your Majesty. If at this time Your Majesty sues for peace from the Demon Moon in a defeated manner... Your Majesty, people's hearts are in chaos.
Ah. The people in the country will definitely think that if it was Prince Zalbog who had been convicted, this battle would not be lost, let alone sue for peace in humiliation."
Radat sighed: "Duane, Duane, your words have brought to light what I am most worried about. It was indeed me who proposed the peace talks, and I did want to stop this senseless war, but at that time Fried
After a great victory in the frontline counterattack, we also occupied the Vulkan Mountains. By stopping the war, our army could triumph with glory. But now that we are defeated, the people will definitely blame me for this failure, and this is only what I am worried about.
a little."
"I know what your Majesty is worried about." Du An stepped forward and whispered: "What you are also worried about is Anwu Hou Yanlong, right?"
"Go on."
Du An said: "Everyone knows that Marquis Anwu is at odds with His Majesty. Your Majesty has transferred him to the rainforest wasteland for many years, but he still showed such strong appeal in this battle of the royal capital, which is really heart-breaking.
Surprised. Fortunately, this time he came to counter a rebellion. If he came to rebel against a coup, it is really hard to say whether the generals in the country would follow him. If we want to even out the influence of these two people in San Bikoya
, Your Majesty, this battle on the front line must not end in failure no matter what. Only in this way can the people know that without these two people, the empire will still be stable and strong, and only in this way can people remember and know your majesty's prestige!
"
Radat looked at him and said after a long time: "You really spoke to my heart. I must establish my own authority, otherwise this country will still be out of my control. But I must have brought up the armistice first.
If we go back on our word, not only will the public discuss it, but it will also have a serious impact internationally."
Du An said: "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much about this. It has always been the winner and the loser. As long as the war is won, what will those ministers dare to say about you? As for the diplomatic impact, these are matters that diplomats should deal with, and they themselves
There is a way to deal with it, otherwise you are not worthy of holding this position. And as long as you win this battle, and negotiate peace with Moyue on fair terms, you can restore a lot of the country's image. Of course, this is just my personal opinion, but Your Majesty
, I think you can judge in your heart which is more important, your stable royal power or your temporary national image."
"Hiss~!" Radat took a deep breath and thought about it. After a moment, he asked: "But can we win this battle?"
Du An said: "Your Majesty shouldn't ask me if we can win. You have to ask the generals. But as the ministers in the parliament said, at this time, the border of the Demon Moon is being attacked by millions of troops from the Holy Gripen Empire.
The reason we couldn't achieve such an effect before was because the troops sent by our country were not enough to panic Mo Yue. As long as we can use more troops from the empire to attack, Mo Yue will be attacked on both sides and will be defeated. And I dare to conclude that Mo Yue will be defeated even if we use more troops from the empire to attack.
If they are dissatisfied with our country, they will also propose peace talks with us, because Saint Bikoa and Demon Moon are equally powerful and evenly matched, and Demon Moon cannot defeat our army in a short period of time. And the Griffin Empire has been intending to march eastward to Demon Moon for many years.
The hinterland is Moyue Kingdom's innermost concern, so Moyue can only adopt the method of fighting in the south and west to resolve the domestic crisis. In this way, your majesty's prestige will be established from now on."
Radat asked: "But what if we lose?"
"A defeat is just a peace negotiation. The worst result is to return to the current situation, which will not be any worse. The Demon Moon must not be able to eat our Saint Bikoa in one fell swoop."
Radat nodded after listening: "Well, what you said is very reasonable. The battle with the Demon Moon is inevitable and cannot be over yet! However, there are not many generals I can trust now, who should I send to fight?
?You have to think about this carefully."
Du An said: "Your Majesty, the time for the parliament is coming soon, why not let the ministers help think about it."