Carlos led the way, and several people followed a path beside a stream and came to another wooden house.
"We're here, sir, isn't it good?" Carlos turned around and said, "This used to be a summer manor for nobles. Although it's not very luxurious, I thought you would like the environment here."
The gurgling stream flows into the small lake in front of the wooden house. The sparkling water of the small lake is surrounded by the surrounding green shade, and the environment is unusually quiet. But the most pleasing thing is the one that extends from the side of the wooden house directly into the lake.
The platform is surrounded by green trees and clear water, and a group of colorful ornamental fish are swimming slowly around the platform in the water.
"It's not bad." Cohen walked up to the platform and exclaimed: "This environment makes people feel relaxed. Anyway, I have to stay in this training ground for some time, so I will live here."
"As long as it makes you relax." Martin next to Cohen smiled lightly: "His Majesty's life was really stressful some time ago. Let's build up our strength here before the war!"
"You know those things too! I feel sorry for making you worry." Cohen smiled sheepishly: "You two, please take a seat!"
The three people sat down at the table in the platform. Two personal guards came over to place the water and wine. Bai Ying stood aside quietly. In front of the wooden house, the loud-sounding rock was arranging the guard positions of the various guards.
"You two worked really hard while I was away." Cohen took the wine bottle and poured red wine for the two people who were technically his subordinates: "If nothing else, just control those troublemakers.
Is it going to be a headache for you?"
"That's nothing, it's a matter of duty." Martin took the wine glass with both hands: "Your Majesty, who do you want me to meet?"
"That's right." Cohen picked up the wine glass casually: "Grandpa Martin, do you think we are lacking a certain type of people among our current officials?"
"There is a type of person missing?" Martin couldn't think of a type of person missing at the moment: "I can't tell you at the moment."
"What about you?" Cohen chuckled and asked Carlos: "My staff officer, do you know?"
Carlos took a sip of red wine and shook his head: "I am a staff officer. At this stage, my poor wisdom can only be used to focus on the war."
"Oh, this is related to the war!" Cohen nodded and slowly explained to the two of them: "That's right, I think most of the rebel troops are morally confused now, especially those in the outer defense circle. Do they have to
With the strong logistical support of the rebels, after the war begins, there seems to be no other outcome for them except death. If there are appropriate people to communicate with them at this time, if they can be made to surrender, our own casualties will also be reduced."
"To ask them to surrender, you mean there is a lack of people to persuade them to surrender!" Martin thought for a while: "Just send a few people who can speak well. There are many such people in the army."
"Of course this is possible, but we have to pay attention to one thing." Cohen said softly: "In the days to come, we have to manage an empire, which is no longer as big as one or two provinces. We need to deal with many things related to other things.
When dealing with the empire, it is best to have dedicated people to complete the matter. In this war, the enemy troops were scattered in various cities, and the rebel generals had their own plans in mind, just like independent forces that separated themselves from the local area.
Likewise, this can be an opportunity for them to exercise.”
"What your Majesty means is that you want to set up a special agency to complete this task?" Martin thought about it for a long time before asking in a low voice: "With your arrangement like this, after regaining the empire... Your Majesty, do you have any other arrangements?"
Intend?"
"My final goal..." Cohen looked back with a smile, nodded slightly and said, "Actually, it's not just the demonic or divine empire!"
Martin immediately took a breath, while Carlos on the other side dropped the wine glass in his hand to the ground.
"When Feilin heard about it, she was just a little surprised. You won't lose to her, right?" Cohen smiled and refilled Carlos's drink: "The reason why I came out to kill this emperor is because of what happened later.
Attracting me, I am not interested in the emperor himself. It can be said that I hate being in this position."
"Your Majesty said this, we will be heartbroken. The position of emperor is paved with the blood of countless people..." Martin watched Cohen grow up and could use the tone of an elder to persuade him. If it were Carlos, he would not be beaten to death.
Dare you say that.
"It is precisely because it is paved with the blood of countless people that I have resistance in my heart. I have thought a lot in the past few days. I want to be the emperor! I will continue to step on the bones of countless people and step onto the throne; I don't want to be the emperor! Then!
The people who sacrificed before seem to have no meaning at all..." Cohen stood up, turned around and looked at the woods by the lake: "This is a dilemma. No matter which one I choose, I will be so helpless and regretful."
"But your Majesty still chose the former, which is a good thing for us." Martin encouraged Cohen: "Your Majesty, the soldiers and the people all support you. Under your leadership, they will sacrifice for you, and they will feel happy.
and satisfaction…”
"But I'm not satisfied!" Cohen turned around, feeling a little excited: "Grandpa Martin, I don't want to make this choice. I don't want the citizens of the Sbia Empire to die like this... Of course I know that the war to quell the rebellion will definitely end."
Dead man, I also know that after I regain the empire, as long as I, Cohen Keda, keep my peace, there should be no problem with Sbia's stability for decades. But what about a few decades from now? As long as someone in the temple makes a look
, this kind of rebellion can still be staged at any time! By then, even if a second Cohen comes out to clean up the mess, countless people will still have to die. Can it be said that the Sibia Empire will always have this fate? "
"Not just Sibia, which empire on the mainland can last for five hundred years?" Martin sighed: "In fact, the rule of the Shamei Dynasty has been considered very long."
"So I don't want to just stand still. Since some people have forced me into this position, they have to pay the price." Cohen replied calmly: "If he gives me one, I will give him ten."
The two people sitting seemed to understand a little bit, and Martin asked softly: "What does your Majesty mean?"
"Since so many people have been sacrificed and continue to be sacrificed, as an emperor, I have the obligation to make their sacrifices more meaningful..." An expression that had never appeared on Cohen before was now on his face.
Spreading: "I am an emperor, I have to see further than others, and I want to avoid such a tragedy from happening again... The war between gods and demons, fuck, I want to see what they are going to do with it.
beat!"
"Sir." Carlos, who had been silent, solemnly interjected: "Actually, you don't need to take into account my feelings. I treated myself as dead during the Battle of Tucheng."
"Carlos is right, we are just soldiers, and I can't see as far as the emperor." Martin smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Anyway, with this broken body left, it is my duty to work hard for my children and grandchildren. But
Where are your troops? Where are your people? Can they understand your thoughts?"
Cohen talked and laughed and sat down next to Martin.
"The people's burden is already very heavy. We don't need to put more pressure on them. It's good that you two are aware of these things. I will also consider it carefully and do it step by step." Cohen raised the wine glass in his hand: "You two
One is the leader of the veteran faction in the army, and the other is the leader of the young faction in the army. After understanding my intentions, they will naturally consider more when handling things."
Martin took a sip of wine and asked the most important question: "Who else knows about His Majesty's intentions?"
"Father, Felin, and you two." Cohen looked at Bai Ying again: "And this shadow of mine."
Facing the puzzled looks of Martin and Carlos, Bai Ying nodded slightly to them. The phantom of a white dragon immediately appeared in their minds. They suddenly realized, and after thinking about it for a while, they got this powerful power for themselves.
Helpful and gratifying.
"So, that's it for now." Cohen sat up straight with a smile on his face: "As for the person today, he has a rather different personality, but he is indeed a good candidate to be a diplomat. Please invite two more
Give him more criticism and encouragement in the future, your attitude will be directly related to his future development."
"Okay." The two nodded in agreement.
"Rock." Cohen turned his head and told Rock standing outside the platform: "Bring Lip here."
"Yes, sir!" Shi Yan walked aside and ordered his men to take the people there.
After a while, the well-dressed Lip trotted onto the platform, saluted Cohen and then stood aside with his hands lowered, very well-behaved.
"I have met these two adults." Cohen introduced to Lip: "One is Lieutenant General Martin, the first general of the Empire, and the other is Brigadier General Carlos, the Chief of Staff of the Empire."
"Yes, young master." Lip immediately turned around and saluted the two of them: "Li Pu has met the two adults. Good day to the two adults."
The expression on Cohen's face did not change, and he said calmly: "Lieutenant General Martin is the grandfather of my two ladies, and I usually call him that."
"General Martin, please forgive Lip for his impoliteness." Lip bent his knees and knelt down to Martin. He solemnly saluted again and said, "Li Pu was rude."
"During the war, you don't need to be polite." Martin raised his hand to let Lip stand up, then turned to look at Cohen: "The reaction is okay, and the dress is decent. What about your eloquence?"
"I have already curbed the frivolous and impetuous part of him, and my father also met with him once, and he has been tutoring him on various etiquette and customs in the past two days." Cohen looked at Lip: "As for the rest, the two of you can give me some advice.
"
"What else can we teach the people who have been taught by the Prime Minister?" Martin smiled faintly: "Li Pu, what did the Prime Minister teach you?"
"Yes, going back to General Martin, the Prime Minister taught that even if Lip is thinking about the most evil things, the expression on his face must be extremely holy. The Prime Minister also taught that if you want to threaten others, you must
You have to use tactful and gentle language to hint. The Prime Minister also said that you should ignore other people’s accusations at all. Even if the evidence is in front of you, you must defend yourself to the end..."
"The Prime Minister has taught you so much, so I don't have anything more to teach you." After hearing Lip's words, Martin smiled heartily: "But since it is His Majesty's request, I will remind you."
"Yes, please give me some advice, General," Lip replied respectfully.
"I am a soldier and only know how to fight, but I also know that officialdom is a battlefield. So no matter what position you hold, you are actually fighting a war. Even in daily life, you must not relax at all." Martin said seriously: "
Your Majesty supports you, and of course we will help you. We will not care about your past, but you must remember who you are loyal to."
"Yes, Lip will keep it in mind. Thank you General for your teaching."
Cohen looked at Carlos and raised his eyes. Carlos could only say a few words: "Lipp, your specialty determines your position. You may be rich in jewels and riches in the future, but these are means, not yours."
Purpose, if you lose yourself in this, your road will come to an end."
"Yes, Sir Staff Officer, Lip will never forget his identity and master."
Cohen smiled at the two of them: "How's it going? Can you answer the question fluently?"
"Fortunately, this look is not too slick." Martin nodded: "If we meet for the first time, my appearance will not be annoying."
Cohen turned to look at Lip: "Do you know the current situation?"
"I know, Master." Lip immediately replied: "Master's army is ready to quell the rebellion in one fell swoop."
"Do you understand why I took you with me all the way?"
"I understand. The young master showed me the strength of the army. Lip is full of confidence in the mission he is about to undertake."
"I haven't seen you for a few days. I'm a lot smarter." Cohen stood up and took two steps forward. Lip quickly knelt down.
"Now, I will give you the identity of an alternate baron. You can call yourself a first-class baron to the outside world." Cohen said seriously: "The rebels have about twenty cities on the main defense line. Their troops are now panicked. You can persuade them to surrender on my behalf.
them."
Although he knew that his mission was relatively difficult, Lip still couldn't imagine that it was such an important thing, and he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. But after he realized it, he nodded in agreement without any hesitation.
"As for the means of persuading surrender, try to show your talents. If you can persuade, persuade, if you can't, then lie. All I want is a result, and I don't care about your methods." Cohen pointed out to Lip: "As long as you are a human being, you are not afraid of anything.
Death, even if he is really not afraid of death, you have to make him understand that his death is worthless. If you meet a very strong guy, you have to make him remember the things worth remembering in life; if he is a weak person, you
You have to pat your chest to ensure his future life... Your schedule has been arranged, and your deputies and guards have also been arranged."
"Thank you for your concern, Master..." Lip replied, half grateful and half fearful, with tears welling up in his eyes.
"Don't worry, you have tens of millions of soldiers supporting you, and those generals don't dare to do anything to you." Cohen continued, "But when it comes to details, you have to figure it out yourself, observe more, figure out more, and fundamentally
Avoid danger."
Lip knew that he had to fight no matter what, so he gathered his mood and answered the young master in a firm tone: "I understand!"
Cohen nodded with satisfaction and walked back to his seat.
"I brought you back, and you suffered a lot along the way. Even if you are unforgivable, I will not let you die in the hands of these people." Cohen took a wine glass, filled it with wine, and raised it in the air
: "Remember, every time you visit the next town, you will save many lives in our army and save many families who are destined to be separated. This glass of wine in my hand is not for a domestic slave, but for a domestic slave.
This is for my future foreign minister, do you dare to drink it?"
"I'll drink it!" Lip knelt over and took the meaningful glass of red wine from the young master's hands.
Slowly stood up and looked at the young master with grateful eyes. Lip drank the glass of wine, which meant that he bid farewell to his status as a domestic slave and moved towards his life goal. Lip told himself secretly in his heart,
I must complete the tasks assigned by the young master and prove my worth to everyone.
"After drinking this glass of wine, you will become an official and a noble, and you will have to raise your head and be a human being." Cohen suddenly glared at him and raised his voice: "What is the first thing I teach you?"
"The first thing the young master taught me is not to kneel to others at will!"
"As my domestic slave, you can't kneel down to others casually. As my minister, you have to protect more things." Cohen looked at Lip and his voice became very gentle: "I have given you more than just
The official position and title, as well as the personal honor and dignity given to you. Whether you can protect it and how you should protect it depends on you. If you can't meet my requirements, it will be useless for you to follow the carriage all your life.
"
"Yes, Master, Lip understands." Lip replied to Cohen and gradually puffed up his chest: "I am the Master's subordinate. Even if I go to the ends of the world, I will not lose the Master's face!"
"Okay, it seems you have learned a lot. The General Staff Officer will arrange everything for you after you get down, so you don't have to be nervous." Cohen laughed and then ordered: "To the outside world, you are the Deputy Foreign Minister, but with us,
You don’t have a position yet. After arriving in the Holy Capital, your position will be determined based on your performance. I won’t say much else, just go down and prepare.”
"Yes, Lip takes his leave." Lip saluted the three of them one after another: "Goodbye, gentlemen."
When Lip's figure disappeared, Cohen withdrew his gaze.
Martin couldn't help but curiously asked Cohen: "Your Majesty, do you value this Lip very much?"
"I can't say that I value him very much, but the timing of his appearance is better." Cohen laughed again: "These things have to be handled by the right people. This can be regarded as an attempt on my part."
"Your Majesty said that, so it's hard for me to ask." Martin nodded: "But His Majesty's personality changes very quickly. Can he still adapt to his forced suppression of his own personality?"
"It's not easy anyway." Facing Martin, Cohen told the truth: "But I think it's worth it. For a goal, I am willing to work no matter how hard it is."
"I just had a meeting with the chief, and it really shocked me." Carlos sighed: "Is this really the chief? This is a huge change."
After a few chuckles, Cohen got down to business with Carlos and asked about the Thirty-Six Tribes.
"Speaking of this, it's really incredible. I admired Dean Lorenzo before, but I didn't expect that he could really wear down those wealthy people." Carlos laughed: "Now! No wealthy people will run away anymore.
We complained to the Internal Affairs Supervision Bureau, and a few outstanding guys have become officials!"
"That's good. Is the passage we found on the dividing line between gods and demons still there?"
"It's still there. I have sent some troops to stay and manage, and the contact has not been interrupted." Carlos thought for a while: "Their report said that there are about ten miles of areas at both ends of the passage covered by plants, and there has been no
was discovered."
"There is one more thing you need to arrange early. Select some people from the thirty-six tribes and let them return to the dividing line between gods and demons." Cohen gently tapped his finger on the table: "I want to know the current dividing line between gods and demons.
How many people and villages are there from the 36 tribes in the world? If possible, get in touch with them."
"What's the use of this?" Carlos asked curiously.
"Don't worry about it for now. Let's get in touch later."
"OK."
"That's all for now. You two are busy with official duties, so I won't take up your time." Cohen stood up: "Grandpa Martin, I'll take you out."
Lip stood quietly by the wooden house, waiting for the arrival of the General Staff Officer. Rock stood opposite him, scanning Lip with unfriendly eyes. Their first meeting was not very friendly,
Although both men were loyal to Cohen, their conflicts were open and fierce.
After the initial panic passed, Lip put a warm smile on his face and tried to look back at the rock with calm eyes. But the rock didn't respond, and later simply turned away, too lazy to look at him again.
The general staff officer walked over with steady steps, and Lip took a few steps to greet him.
"No need." Carlos waved his hand: "Time is too tight, you come with me."
The two entered the large room where Carlos worked, and several people were already waiting by the door.
"Introduction, this is your escort captain, this one is your deputy, and you also have a dedicated intelligence system liaison officer." Carlos pointed at these people and asked his deputy to lay out the map: "
Let’s look at the map.”
"His Majesty the Emperor talked to me. Your mission area is in this area, which is all cities." A few people gathered around the table, Carlos waved his hand: "The rebels' periphery is probably these more than 20 large and small cities.
, these garrison troops have no status at all in the rebel army. They can all be said to be abandoned children whose parents do not want them. The liaison officer has detailed information about them. You can discuss it in detail on the road. As for what to do, you make your own decision.
.”
"Sorry, General Carlos, I can't read the map." Lip smiled apologetically: "Can you tell me how long it will take to walk around these twenty cities?"
"It would take a month to visit them all. I think you should know that is unrealistic. The date of our march is top secret, and you cannot know it based on your current position." Carlos pointed at the map with his finger: "Actually, we
I don’t expect you to take down all the cities. Here, here, here, these are the supporting points of the rebels’ outer defense. As long as you destroy any one of them, it will be helpful to us.”
"Okay, I've written it down." Lip recited the names of these cities several times in his mind: "Is there anything else I need to pay attention to?"
"You have to keep your eyes open and see as much as you can. There will be a battalion of troops following you, and people who will protect you secretly. As a means of bribery, you will also carry a large amount of coins and blank letters of appointment.
Carlos handed over a small bag: "Inside are your seal and noble emblem. His Majesty the Emperor asked me to tell you that he also has a glass of wine, waiting for you to come back to drink."
Lip opened the bag and looked at the contents, feeling excited.
"If you remember this, I will definitely finish it!"
"Then let's go!"
"Thank you, Your Excellency! I will take my leave."
Watching Lip leave the headquarters, Carlos shook his head slightly and turned around to go about his own business.
As the general staff officer, Carlos was not optimistic about Lip. He did not believe that Lip could achieve anything. In Lip's heart, he was also somewhat doubtful and confused about his mission.
Foreign Minister, what kind of position is this? I have never heard of it before? Could it be that what the adults have taught me these days is what a Foreign Minister must possess? But these are so simple that they can’t be simpler.
In terms of how you deal with things, might you seem a little too weak?
After putting on the splendid aristocratic attire and riding in a luxurious carriage equipped with four strong horses, Lip felt an inexplicable fear in his heart, but when he thought of the young master... no, when he thought of his Majesty, he felt a sense of hope.
And injected into this emotion of fear.
Since the young master asked me to do it, then do it! After all, I have chosen this life.
The carriage left the camp gate under strict guard. Through the carriage window, Lip watched the training ground hidden among the green mountains and green waters disappear at the end of the road. The fear in his heart gradually faded away. He ordered the guards beside the carriage to
, invite the adjutant and liaison officer in the other car over.
While the carriage did not stop, two young officials boarded the carriage. From their agility, Lip could tell that they were both soldiers.
"Hello, sir." The adjutant sat down opposite Lip: "Is something okay?"
"Of course." Lip gave a smile: "Our time is very tight. In order to complete the task, I want to know some things first."
"Excuse me, sir." The liaison officer responded with a salute: "We will tell you everything we know."
"Then let me ask you two to introduce yourself first, okay?" Lip said, using a rare humble tone: "As you know, this is the first time for me to receive such a mission, and it is also the first time for me and you two to do so.
Cooperate. My name is Lip, I used to be His Majesty the Emperor’s waiter, please remind me if I have done something wrong.”
"Sir, please don't say that. This is our first time. I am a scholar at the Dark Province Academy, and this is an officer in the Military Liaison Office." The adjutant replied with a smile: "We are both from the military."
"It's about the Minister of Foreign Affairs." Lip paused for a moment: "To tell you the truth, I actually come from the demon genus, and I never knew there was such an official position."
"It's nothing. Your concern is normal, because there is no such official position here in the divine genus." The adjutant actually already knew Lip's origin. When he heard Lip's confession, he couldn't help but feel more favorable towards him: "
When I was studying at the college, my instructor once said that no country has set up special official positions for diplomatic affairs. Generally, when encountering very important matters and having to communicate, they will send out an official with a suitable position.
The ministers will handle it. As for the usual exchanges between countries, that is monopolized by the temple."
"In terms of war, too?"
"Correct, if there is a war between the two countries, then the temple will definitely receive the news and come out to clean up the mess at the right time..."
Only then did Lip realize that the mission he had undertaken was more arduous than he originally thought, and he realized more about His Majesty the Emperor's expectations of him.
"So that's it. It seems we have to work harder!" Lip grabbed the map on the side and spread it out: "You two, let's take a look at our first prey. Liaison officer, you talk first.
This person’s character!”
"Okay, sir." The liaison officer leaned forward and said, "This is a small place. It is the first stone on the road for our army to advance. Its status is only equivalent to a lookout. No one in the rebel army should care about it.
Their life and death."
"This general must be very nervous!" Lip thought for a while: "Because his life will be over at any time."
"Your Excellency, your inference is correct." The liaison officer nodded: "Judging from the intelligence we have obtained, this general's mood is about to collapse, and he seems to be going crazy at times."
"Is this so?" Lip was stunned: "Does he have any family members who are in the hands of the rebels?"
"Your Majesty's inference is correct again. He is a child of a noble family, and his family has been in decline for several generations." The liaison officer extended his thumb to Lip: "Now, his parents are all near the Holy Capital."
"Liaison officer, you are the key to persuading this person to surrender." A hint of businessman's cunning flashed in Lip's eyes: "Can we rescue his family in a short time?"
"Of course, sir." The liaison officer smiled: "This is exactly the purpose of following you. As long as you give the order, the people in the liaison office will take action immediately."
Lip was moved, knowing that His Majesty the Emperor had arranged everything for him.
"Thank you both for coming with me." Lip extended his hand sincerely: "Let us unite and do this well for His Majesty the Emperor!"
The hands of the three people were holding each other's hands, very powerfully.
Three days later, the convoy crossed the Al Qaeda defense line, protected by a Guards Cavalry battalion, and in a tense atmosphere approached the city held by the rebels.
At this moment, the small city on this front line is standing alone on the plain. If it were not for the war, no one might remember the name of this city - Thom. But now, this city no longer has the peace and tranquility of the past, and has been replaced by Thom.
The sky was filled with gloom and mist. Residents were huddled in their homes, and the streets were full of drunken rebel soldiers. Like their commanders, the melancholy in their eyes could not be concealed.
In the large fields outside the city, there is no one to take care of the almost ripe grain, which makes people look at it and make them anxious. Because they don’t know when the war will break out, no one dares to appear in the fields. A few days ago, there were
Some cavalrymen passed by and were so frightened that the defenders in the city flew out of their wits.
A Guardsman in full armor rode his horse out of the convoy and rode toward the city gates alone. Under the suspicious eyes of the rebels on the city wall, the Guardsman followed the trade route to the city gate.
"Stop!" Someone on the city wall shouted in a hollow voice: "If you move forward, you will shoot!"
The horses circled in place, and the Guards soldiers raised their heads proudly and shouted: "Notice up - His Majesty the Emperor of the Sbia Empire, the envoy of Cohen Keda has arrived! He wants to interview the supreme commander of your army!"
"Wait!"
After a while, the defenders replied and asked the envoy to enter the city, but he could only bring three followers.
"Just let me take one person with me. This place is not worth staying any longer." When Lip heard this reply, he turned to his deputy with a smile and said, "You stay here and study the garrison generals of the next city.
"
Then, Lip took an entourage to the bottom of the city, refused the ladder thrown down by the opponent, and finally entered through the city gate in a generous manner. Not far from the city gate, the highest military commander of the rebels here, a colonel
The captain met Lip. When he was still thirty steps away from the colonel, Lip signaled his entourage to stop.
The soldiers around were wandering around with malicious intent, and some were sharpening knives on stones... Although he knew that this was a deliberate arrangement by the other party, Lip, who was surrounded by the metallic light, still had his clothes wet with sweat, and his heart was filled with tears.
Beating like crazy. He thought over and over again in his mind how the young master had faced enemies before, to cheer himself up.
The colonel's face was not very good, and Lip certainly knew that it was due to excessive drinking. But because of his aristocratic background, the colonel's attitude was not very bad.
"Hello, Mr. Colonel." Lip stood in front of the colonel and plucked up the courage to speak: "Let me introduce myself first. I am Baron Lip, the foreign minister of His Majesty the Emperor Korn Kedar."
"The real emperor is His Majesty Luman!" the colonel said in a firm tone: "Koen Keda's status is illegal."
"This issue is very complicated. I don't think we need to get entangled in it." After the exchange, Lip calmed down a little and smiled slightly: "My colonel, I am a first-class baron, and this status is legal."
The colonel murmured something, and finally bowed to Lip, who returned the favor with formal etiquette.
"As for my purpose of coming, I think you should have a good idea." Lip took a step forward: "I hope my arrival will not increase your burden. In fact, I have brought you good news... I can go
Closer? You know that the status of nobles is not allowed to be checked by soldiers."
The colonel hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed to Lip's approach.
"What news did you bring?" The colonel's eyes were full of fatigue: "Now that things have happened, there is nothing here worthy of your attention."
"You don't have to worry so much, just put it simply! I've thought a lot about you before I came, otherwise I wouldn't have come here to get into trouble." Lip walked to the colonel: "Of course, I think our conversation should not be confused by some people.
Know."
"You mean the war team? They are indeed pervasive." The colonel smiled bitterly: "We can walk on the city wall."
"It's an honor to be invited." Lip was secretly happy, nodded and said, "Please lead the way."
In this small city, the city wall is relatively narrow, and at most three people can walk side by side. Fortunately, Lip didn't really want to walk on the city wall, so the two of them found a slightly secluded corner and talked softly.
"What's the purpose of your visit to me?" After a few polite words, the colonel asked Lip's purpose.
"I want to persuade Mr. Colonel to put down his weapons. Of course, this is a difficult thing for a soldier." Lip's face became solemn: "But in a deeper sense, this is the only chance for you and your soldiers.
.”
"This is impossible." The colonel almost didn't think about it: "There is no way we surrender."
"Really? The colonel would rather die in battle."
"Why did I die in battle?" The colonel sneered: "Koen Keda's army may not be victorious in every battle!"
"As far as my current status is concerned, I am not your enemy." Lip showed a sincere smile: "Let's be frank! Everyone should have an opinion on the outcome of this war, and we don't need to argue at all."
"You said it quite easily. If our positions were reversed, I would be able to laugh."
"I admire Mr. Colonel's personality very much." Lip suddenly said something that seemed to be off topic: "You are prepared to sacrifice yourself for your family. This is a noble character."
"You...what do you know!" The colonel insisted: "I am a soldier!"
"Soldiers also need to distinguish between right and wrong. Soldiers also have families!" Lip's voice became louder: "You know the outcome of the matter, why do you still need to work for the evil side? Don't lead your soldiers to make unnecessary sacrifices."
"Mr. Baron, I'll take you out of the city." The colonel smiled bitterly: "This is my destiny."
It seems that this negotiation is over, and Lip doesn't even know where he went wrong.
"The last sentence, if you are indifferent after listening to it, I will leave immediately." Lip sighed and decided to make one last effort: "Mr. Colonel, you know that our power is very large. Although your family is far away in the Holy Capital, we still need to protect you."
They’re not a problem!”
The colonel was stunned on the spot, his mouth slightly open and he didn't close it for a long time.
"You have parents, two sisters, a wife, and a young son." Seeing the colonel's surprised reaction, Lip immediately showed his true nature as a profiteer and said quickly: "As long as you make a decision, their safety will be
It’s up to me to take charge, and as a noble, I guarantee their absolute safety!”
"But……"
"There is nothing impossible for His Majesty Cohen Keda." Lip recalled the teachings of the Prime Minister in his mind and continued to seduce the colonel with a gentle tone: "You can trust me."
"What can you do?" The colonel couldn't believe it.
"You must know that many rebel governors died unexpectedly some time ago. Of course, such a force can kill people, and it can also be used to save people. Although it is during the war, for our people, protecting a few nobles
It can still be done, we even know what we eat every day in the Holy Capital Palace."
"But the price is too high, and I am just a small colonel. I can't imagine that I can have such value..." The colonel was very suspicious.
"Why do you doubt your own worth?" Lip smiled slightly, knowing that the other party had been shaken, so he moved the other party with his righteousness: "Please look at the wilderness under the city wall, look at the food that is about to be harvested, and think about the civilians who are waiting for food...
...If you refuse, this place will become a killing ground, soldiers on both sides will bleed and die, and many families will be ruined. And you, my colonel, can change everything with just one decision. Or in the eyes of others, you
You are just an ordinary soldier, but in our opinion, you are of great value."
"Of course it is a good thing to avoid killing." The colonel seemed determined: "But I am a soldier and I have a mission."
"Your mission is to serve the Sibia Empire, not to those rebels who are still living in the Holy Capital." At this point, Lip's expression became a little mysterious: "Maybe you don't know yet, for His Majesty Cohen
A loyal soldier is the most glorious...and not only will you lose nothing, but you will gain more."
After listening to Lip's words, the colonel's eyes were filled with some other emotions besides suspicion. He walked back and forth twice with his head lowered, then suddenly raised his head and asked: "If, I say if, I put down my weapon, what will happen?"
What happened?"
"Then you are the hero." Lip stared directly into the other person's eyes, appearing extremely sincere: "You will get an official position and live happily with your family."
"Where are the soldiers?" The colonel stood closer: "This is a difficult choice."
"In order to make your operation go smoothly, I will first send you a sum of money, which is enough for you to use to appease the soldiers." Lip replied seriously: "Of course, as a hero, your treatment is much more than this.
"
"Sounds good." The colonel remembered something at this moment and suddenly snorted: "How do I know that I won't be beheaded after I leave the city?"
"There are many rumors about His Majesty Cohen Keda, but there have never been any rumors of bad faith." Lip seemed very patient: "In fact, His Majesty the Emperor asked me to bring you a letter of appointment. As long as you do
The decision, letter of appointment and gold coins will be sent immediately."
"Aren't you afraid that I won't do anything after taking the money?"
"I represent His Majesty the Emperor, and those who deceive His Majesty the Emperor will have no use escaping to the ends of the earth. You can imagine what consequences they will have." Lip didn't care: "But you are such a person of noble character.
, I know you won’t do this.”
The colonel didn't ask any more questions, just turned around and sighed: "It's difficult!"
Lip knew that the colonel needed to think about it, so he stood there and waited quietly for a while.
"The people who supervise the battle team are difficult to deal with." The colonel turned around, his eyes a little flustered: "They are all diehards... but if we don't get rid of them, our affairs will definitely be leaked."
"Mr. Colonel, I can pave a way for you, but I can't help you eradicate the war team." Lip gently shook his head: "A good man will be cut off when he is cut off, and a soldier will act resolutely. I think you understand what I mean.
.”
The corners of the colonel's eyes twitched, and his face became a little cold.
"I don't want to rush you, but my time is really limited. I have to go elsewhere in less than an hour." Lip highlighted the crisis of the situation and gave the colonel one last push: "But I want to see it with my own eyes.
to your performance.”
The colonel's Adam's apple surged several times, and he clenched his fists. Finally, under Lip's encouraging eyes, the colonel turned his head, called a major over, and gave some careful instructions.
The major looked back at the colonel in surprise. The colonel looked fiercely and nodded fiercely.
The colonel's order was resolutely carried out, and in less than a quarter of an hour, the supervising team of more than a hundred people, from officers to soldiers, all fell bloody in front of Lip.
"Mr. Colonel, I want to congratulate you." Lip enthusiastically held the colonel's hand: "You and your soldiers have embarked on a bright road."
"If you can't save my family." The colonel replied expressionlessly, snorting coldly: "I will kill you."
"I believe things will develop for the better." Lip was full of confidence: "As soon as the war is over, you will treat me to a drink."
Lip made a gesture to his entourage, who immediately mounted his horse and left the city, soon bringing back several officers. Of course, there was also a written letter of appointment and a whole carriage of silver coins.
In the square, the colonel held a letter of appointment signed by Cohen Keda and explained the matter to the soldiers emotionally while distributing cash to the soldiers. When they heard that there was no need to fight and there was no need to die, the soldiers had already
They became excited, and in the end, the soldiers gathered in the square joyfully shouted, "Always follow your commander!"
After all the conditions were met, the colonel stood on a carriage piled with silver coins and shouted: "Open the city gates - welcome His Majesty Cohen Keda's army!"
The city gate of Tom City slowly opened, and the flag on the city head had been taken down. Waiting outside was an assault infantry battalion of the First Army, and they were marching along the trade road in formation.
"Let's go." Lip took three steps at a time and hurriedly got on his carriage: "Supervise the battle team, I forgot to supervise the battle team, be careful next time!"
The motorcade set off amidst cheers and headed for the next city. But Lip, who got on the carriage, was caught in waves of fear, his lips turned blue, his voice trembled, his underwear was soaked with cold sweat, and his body collapsed in a ball on the seat...