Gavin, who was riding side by side with Zalanda, broke the deadlock and said, "General Conard, he has a proposal. We might as well consider it."
"What proposal?" Not only did Conrad not ignore Gavin, his expression was more cautious than if he had wronged Zalanda.
Because here, Gavin is no longer an unknown person.
Darauma was completely out of the control of the Saradas family, right from the moment the man arrived here, so fast that the Saradas family could not react at all.
Just as Zalanda had guessed, whether she could take over the East Darauma and develop it was all done with the consent of the Saradas family.
From the beginning to the end, the Saradas family has treated her as a pawn to disrupt the situation.
He didn't regard her as a threat at all. Could this come from the confidence of perfect force?
They were confident that they could defeat Dalauma with one charge.
Everything has fundamentally changed since Gavin's arrival.
Especially during the battle at the Root of God, the incarnation of the Strategy Lady arrived, and the Dragon Oak Mother Tree made a shocking move.
The Saradas family was immediately shocked. War at that level was completely beyond mortal war. Do their heavy cavalry, which is the best in Tiandong, have the guts to charge against an incarnation of a god?
Can their city withstand the claws of that terrifying existence?
Because of these problems, the senior officials of the Saradas family argued for a whole day and night over whether to send troops that time, without clarifying the truth.
Conrad was furious and led his troops to fight without receiving accurate orders.
What can be discussed about that kind of thing?
No matter what, they must take action, otherwise they will show weakness to the enemy and allow the wrong side to gain further advantage, while their own side will become even more passive.
However, Conrad was not a reckless person. He did not rush directly to the east of Darauma City, but stopped at the buffer zone between the two sides, in order to leave enough reaction time for the other side to try to use a peaceful approach.
resolve disputes through force rather than resorting to force.
Gavin stretched out his leg and pointed: "The world is so big, why are their eyes limited to Tethyr? Fighting among themselves?"
They, Darauma, can completely develop along the Is River, towards the Wildas Forest, and towards Amn.
To the east of Saradas, there is a large area of fertile land for us to roam, so we hope we have no worries. I believe that no one can resist the heavy cavalry charge before reaching the Minta River.
After crossing the Minta River, there is a thorny river waiting for us behind, so let us think, we can even drink horses in the Naga River and ride on the lake of steam."
Does he know about his own affairs? Not to mention that the Dragon Oak Mother Tree is currently in an upgraded state.
Even if you don't upgrade, you can't use it whenever you want. Forcibly tearing apart the plane barrier to launch an attack, even for the dragon oak mother tree, it's a terrible waste.
Just as the gods mistreat the material plane, mortal matters are best dealt with through mortal limbs.
In a short period of time, the secretive Saradas family can unite and cannot resist.
"That is indeed a win-win proposition. If the Lord of Zalanda City is willing to conclude an alliance with the Saradas family in the name of Ms. Strategy, he is willing to come forward to convince the elders of the family." If it were a month ago, I heard
Conard absolutely scoffed at that suggestion and rejected it without hesitation.
When you go outside to expand your territory, where can it be more convenient to eat ready-made food?
But it is different now. Darauma is a strong character who cannot move. She is like a roadblock, blocking the Saradas family's westward advance. If there is any slight disturbance, they will have to be nervous.
It is better to restrain it temporarily and gain yourself space to develop in other directions.
I also swore by the lady of strategy that the restrictions of Dalauma would be greater than those of the Saradas family. Is it the price of Dalauma's choice to be closely bound to a god? Will the god be unable to violate the oath in his own name?
, once violated, at least the godhood will be shattered, the strength will be damaged, and at the worst, the priesthood may be deprived.
"Okay." Zalanda agreed readily.
That proposal was not Gavin's sudden idea, but the strategy and tactics that Fo Zai Zai came up with after fully analyzing the Saradas family's situation.
The two parties do not need too much trust, they just need to make sure that the wrong party's attention is indeed not on the wrong party, but if it is in other directions, then they can relax and do other things.
Conrad had obviously thought of that, and he forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart and said: "Lord of Zalanda City, Baron Gavin, we will wait here for a moment. He will return to Saradas City immediately to ask for instructions on this matter, at least before dark.
, will give us an accurate reply, what do we think?”
"They are waiting for news from the general." Gavin and Zalanda said at the same time.
Immediately, the two waves of people returned to their camps, and Saradas's heavy cavalry returned to the camp like a tide.
In order to show their sincerity, the Dalauma heavy cavalry also retreated three kilometers, and there, there was already a huge chariot camp waiting for them.
The newly formed vanguard vanguard army has arrived.
This is an excellent training opportunity and a chance to show off your muscles.
After watching several actual combat drills, Zalanda was somewhat moved and planned to ask Gavin to build hundreds of sidecars for Dalauma and form Dalauma's sidecar army.
She saw another advantage in sidecar bodywork, which was its quickness.
With the support of those chariots, a small number of elites can lead a group of militiamen who have never been on the battlefield to form a combatable army.
Tessel is surrounded by mountains on both sides, but apart from three large rivers, there is basically no danger to defend it.
With a large number of sidecars, they can form temporary car camps everywhere and turn the battlefield into a situation that is advantageous to them.
Coupled with the way of war in her legs, anyone who wants to charge the sidecar camp led by her must carefully consider whether there will be a vengeful storm coming to attack him without discrimination.
Coupled with the grace of elites, more elites will be promoted.
Although the Vanguard Vanguard Army has just been formed, it already has a certain shape. After all, their quality is extremely high. They are knights who have received military training since childhood, and they are mercenaries with rich combat experience.
The essence of sidecars is to use the car as a unit to attack and defend. Each team is required to guard its own car. All the cars are connected end to end to form a car formation.
And that itself is not what those mercenaries often do. It was once a truck, but now it has become a more professional and easier-to-defend sidecar.
…
Not long after the two sides separated, Conard couldn't wait to say to his deputy commander: "Uncle Matthew, leave it to me."
When he shut up, the huge gem on his helmet flickered, and the sealed armor on his body began to melt and twist, turning into a set of robes inlaid with gold rims. The helmet also turned into a crown of wisdom.
The only thing that hasn't changed is the sparkling gem.
At the same time, he took out a powerful staff.
This all shows that Conrad is not a warrior, but a mage.
It was able to hide it from Gavin's discerning eyes, indicating that it was not an illusion, but a real change.
That unique power comes from the Omlaran gem, which can give a piece of equipment several completely different forms and powers.
Just like the armor Conrad is wearing, in its knight armor state, it has much stronger defense than most magic knight armors. After being transformed into a robe, it will not hinder his ability to cast spells.
This characteristic makes the total gem extremely popular among spell casters. Most spell casters do not wear heavy armor, not only because of their thin body, but also because heavy armor will restrict their movements and synchronization with the magic network and magic power.
, greatly increasing the chance of spell casting failure.
Like Gavin's battle armor, magical armor that does not hinder spellcasting does not exist, but it is rare.
There was an omlar gemstone in the leg, and that problem immediately had a new solution.
"Master, wait." Matthew stopped Conrad, who wanted to activate teleportation immediately.
"What's the matter?" Conard attached great importance to Matthew's opinion, because he knew that in the entire family, except for his mother, the man in front of him was the most loyal to him.
Matthew said concisely and concisely: "Master, before I go back, I need to be mentally prepared. Once I push this matter hard, I will most likely push myself into trouble. If possible, they will send me to sign a covenant agreement with Darauma.
, may I consider whether I accept it?”
"Do I mean to say that once Darauma's strength is not worthy of the name, or declines, and the wrong family is more advantageous, he may become an abandoned son?" A fool can't become a mage, let alone a mage.
Not being able to become the commander of an army, Conrad instantly understood the deeper meaning of Matthew's words.
"No, no, no, no, no, no, don't forget, what is the family motto of the Saradas family." Matthew reminded.
"Family comes first." Conrad spat out four words coldly. He felt a sincere disgust for that family motto.
Because it is like a huge shackle, which has been firmly tied to him from childhood to adulthood.
Otherwise, he must give up all his good things.
If you don't do it, you can watch your sister being used as a marriage tool and married off.
Otherwise, he must give up his lifelong love and marry an arrogant and domineering woman, just because she has royal blood flowing through her body.
If it weren't for those old immortals who kept saying that sentence every day, setting an example and using it to restrain themselves, he would probably have pinched his nose and admitted it.
But they have the right to override everything. They treat that sentence as a joke and step on it severely, which is unbearable.
At some point, his goal in life became to crush those who trampled on that family motto.
"Everything has two sides. In this way, it is possible for him to become an abandoned son, but it is not impossible for him to take advantage of the opportunity to completely stabilize his current position, or to take over the position of city lord in advance."
Conrad's eyes were filled with a flame called ambition.
Never believe in the so-called order of succession.
The first heir, in the eyes of the uninformed, is extremely dazzling, as if he is the most promising young man in the entire family.
But only those who are actually in the game know how difficult it is to walk in that position, and how difficult it is to walk on thin ice every month.
Because you never know when a cold arrow will be shot from the dark.
In the past, the person who obtained the supreme power was often not the original first-in-line heir, but someone who had changed countless times.
Not to mention anything else, at least before Conard, two first-in-line heirs had already passed away. One died young just after he was born, and the other's body has not been found, and even his soul has not been found.
Matthew couldn't hide his surprise in his words: "Young Master, are you so optimistic about Zalanda?"
Another possibility that Conard mentioned is that under the leadership of Zalanda, Darauma's power has grown so rapidly that even the Saradas family can't suppress it, so he can surrender and the relationship between the two cities can be well established.
Due to the relationship, the person with whom the alliance contract was signed must be sent to the location of the city lord.
"If she is just one person, that matter must be carefully considered, but now they are two people." Conrad's eyes flashed with wisdom, "Let me ask, how many people in that world dare to
Organize that kind of large-scale migration? Have I ever thought about what it will mean if it succeeds?"
Matthew was lost in thought. After a few seconds, he suddenly raised his head and said: "Once they succeed, they will open up a new Darauma. The two places will be able to communicate with each other. They may even be able to open a new trade route."
Come."
"Their current framework is neither immigration nor military. If necessary, they can capture cities and territories." Conrad's analysis showed that he has a large number of informants in Dalauma, and he has a lot of information.
Very accurate, "If they want to go to the valley, they will definitely not be able to go through most of Tessel and take the original trade route. They can just follow the Is River and swim directly across the entire Is River. Wherever they go, it will affect
The power will definitely radiate wherever they go. Judging from their other preparations, they are likely to directly open up the Giant Plains. Is there an unclaimed land there? A new trade route from Dalauma to the Dragon Coast is worth it. He doesn't need to spend much time.
Did you say it?"
"In this way, the economic blockade imposed by the warlords and aristocrats on Tethyr will collapse, and Darauma will have strategic depth beyond imagination." Matthew couldn't help but take a breath of cold air and said, "At that time, it will be closed and isolated.
On the contrary, it is their Saradas, and developing eastward is their only way out. They must do it as soon as possible, because they have enough strategic depth to cope with the increasing pressure from Dalauma."
"And that's their opportunity." Conrad had straightened out his thinking through the conversation, "Before those old guys react completely, they will move their Holy Blade Heavy Cavalry Corps to the east. They
He wants to take root there, gain more citizens, and occupy more cities. When the pressure from Darauma is strong enough, he will want to be the lord of Saradas City, and they will ask him to
when."
Matthew looked at Conrad blankly for a few seconds, feeling a little embarrassed at his little master. Then he let out a long sigh and said: "His young master has grown up completely, and he can actually see so much."
High, so far, well, while his old bones are still mobile, he is willing to be the pioneer of the young master, expand the territory for you, and conquer their foundation in the east."
"Okay, Uncle Matthew, I'll just wait for his good news!" Conard laughed heartily, his eyes sparkling, he seemed to have seen a bright road to success, and he started without hesitation.
Teleportation.
In a second, he appeared in the teleportation service area outside Saradas City, took the reins of the war horse handed over by the attendants, and went straight to the conference hall of the city lord's palace. Just as he expected, the elders' meeting lasted for a day and a night.
The meeting was never over, and roars could be heard from time to time.
In the past, Conrad would not have been qualified to intervene in a meeting of that level, and would have been blocked at the door by those guards.
But that time, the guards did not stop him immediately. The captain of the guard looked at him deeply, turned around and shouted inside: "Captain Conard is back."
"Why did that bastard who dared to act without authorization come back so quickly?"
"Severe punishment. This kind of behavior that ignores military regulations will never continue. He must be severely punished and stripped of his position as commander of the First Army."
"He must have been in contact with that crazy woman from Darauma. It's not too late to let him in and listen to what he has to say. After all, if they continue to quarrel there, it won't be the same."
The chattering inside could be clearly heard even outside the door. Conrad curled his lips with some disdain. A group of old and stubborn bastards. Is it because of our group of selfish old people?
You fool, you allowed Saradas to have such abundant resources, and still live in a corner.
The west shall not seize the imperial power of Tethyr, and the east shall not claim kingship in the Lake of Steam.
I must not follow in their footsteps and become the same old fool as them. Change starts from the bright moon and bright time.
The news came that he was allowed to enter. When he was about to step into the city lord's meeting hall, Conrad's expression changed rapidly. Respect and humility merged into one. Now he can change his attitude and the way he does things.
Those old guys have to continue to make mistakes, because if they are not careful, they will become their biggest resistance.
After entering the council hall, Conard bowed and saluted: "I have met the Lord of the City, and I have met all the elders."
There was a cold snort in the council hall. In response, the highest power holder here, the patriarch of the Saladas family, Francis, the hereditary Duke of Tessel, said coldly: "I led the troops without authorization.
I’ll leave it alone tomorrow and talk about my gains in this line of work.”
"Thank you City Lord and the elders for your kindness." Conard replied truthfully, "He has had a brief meeting with the Lord of Zalanda. They proposed a new cooperation plan and requested to sign an agreement with them in the name of the Goddess of Strategy.
The non-infringement agreement, with the River Is as the boundary, allowed them to expand to the northeast and they expanded to the east.”
"You have such a big mouth. You actually want to swallow up the North Yis Plain in one mouthful. Are you afraid of eating too much?"
"No, we must not agree to that kind of agreement. Don't say that the Northern Isles Plain has been paying taxes to them. Even her Darauma was originally their appendage. We must never ignore her expansion again.
If she goes east, she will directly threaten their status here."