After more than ten seconds of silence, Emerson was the first to open his eyes: "Everyone, I believe you all understand His Majesty's will?"
As a military advisor, Cumberland, who was sitting on the side seat, murmured to himself: "Shall we form a fleet capable of bringing back ten thousand people and raid Gugu City..."
Emerson turned his attention to the Raglan couple in charge of the commercial department: "How many ships can the kingdom currently mobilize?"
Mrs. Raglan gave the answer without thinking: "In the middle of this month, a new Karak three-masted cargo ship was launched, plus the previous Black Pearl, San Sidro, and Divine Will. These are the ships currently available to the Kingdom.
Four ships in total."
Mr. Raglan added: "Of these four ships, the largest one carries 220 people, and the smallest one carries less than 150 people. Together, they can only transport about 700 people."
Emerson crossed his arms, looked at the mural on the top of the chamber, and sighed deeply: "There are only 700 people...it is too far from His Majesty's request."
Cumberland suddenly said: "There is a way."
Emerson looked at him.
"Rent all available ships in the kingdom!" Cumberland said, stroking his beard: "We can rent cargo ships from the Southern Empire, warships from the North Island tribes, and even fishing boats from the surrounding residents."
Ulysses asked: "Will such a large-scale lease of ships attract the enemy's attention?"
Cumberland shook his head slightly: "First, Ulster is in turmoil internally, not to mention that they are still at war with Connaught and have no time to pay attention to the developments at sea; second, we can use individuals or shops to
In the name of the United States, we will lease ships in batches and hide the collected ships in the temporary port on Waiheke Island, so as to minimize attention."
Terrence made some calculations on paper, and later asked Mrs. Raglan: "The lease and deposit of the ship will be a large expense. Can the kingdom afford it?"
There was no worry at all on the latter's face: "Please rest assured, with the kingdom's current financial resources, it will not be a problem even if we buy all these ships, let alone rent them."
Hearing this, Cumberland turned his attention to Huggins: "About this plan, it must be kept absolutely confidential..."
Huggins leaned forward slightly and whispered: "Don't worry, the alien troops of Muxi Security Bureau will monitor the entire city around the clock."
Cumberland nodded slightly, then looked at the people around him. He suddenly realized that Emerson had not spoken much from the end of the soul meeting to now, so he asked: "As the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, what are your opinions on His Majesty's plan?"
Emerson shook his head and said to the other participants: "Please go about your work in accordance with His Majesty's will."
Watching others walking out of the door, Cumberland looked at Emerson: "Do you have something to say about His Majesty's plan?"
"The Kingdom of Ulster is currently in a state of internal and external troubles. At this time, it will use a large fleet to raid Gugu Port and rescue a large number of slaves as a source of troops. Although this plan has high risks, once successful, it will completely open up the North
Considering the strategic situation of the environment, I fully support this plan. What I am thinking about now is another thing..."
Cumberland was a little curious: "Another thing?"
"If His Majesty's raid is successful, it means that the kingdom's puppet regime has successfully established a foothold in the northern territory. Then, the refugees from the Holy Acropolis will have a place to resettle."
Cumberland heard Emerson's words and said in surprise: "You want to resettle the refugees in the Holy Acropolis with the barbarians? Have you forgotten? The Holy Acropolis just ended a war with the northern barbarians!
"
The latter reminded the former: "The former enemy of the Holy Acropolis was the coalition of Ulster and Connaught. The barbarian tribes in the south were just forced to participate in this battle. Moreover, the puppet regime in the north is now the target of the battle.
It is the Kingdom of Ulster, which is also in line with the mentality of the people of the Holy Acropolis and the barbarian tribes who share the same hatred."
Cumberland thought for a while and asked another question: "If the refugees from the Holy Acropolis are placed in the barbarian territory in the north, this means that the Muxi Kingdom will completely break up with the church."
"Could the situation be worse than it is now?" Emerson asked in return: "Twilight West City has done everything to accommodate alien species, apostates, and scholars that could offend the church. Haven't you noticed that,
After the Silver Ring Battle, the church has turned all its attention to us?"
Cumberland recalled the church's actions, including stationing troops at the border, taking in refugees, and intervening in the internal affairs of Holy Acropolis... The church's recent actions seemed to be fighting for control of Holy Acropolis, but in fact they were indeed trying to contain Muxi City.
development.
Emerson frowned and said: "Originally, before the Silver Ring Battle ended, we still had Yinhuan and barbarian armies to help contain the power of the church. But now, the Silver Ring Kingdom has been destroyed, and the only barrier in front of us has been
By disappearing, the church will finally be free to take care of us."
"The three major dioceses of the Church of Heavenly Father span more than half of the continent and cover more than 120 kingdoms. So many countries will treat Muxi City as a heretic with just a piece of holy writings from the Pope. Your Majesty
’s governing base will also be declared illegal. At that time, our southern neighbor—
- Lone Rock City can cut off our trade routes with its maritime army; and the cavalry of Holy Acropolis can pass through the military fortress Watch Fortress and enter the Yuexi Plain, Silver Ring City, and North Quarry without any natural dangers or defenses.
Even Muxi City will be completely exposed to the enemy's army."
Cumberland's expression became serious: "So, wouldn't the future of Twilight City be dark?"
Emerson was silent for a while and then said: "Faced with this disadvantageous situation, Muxi City has three solutions."
"Three ways?"
"Let's talk about the worst option first. If His Majesty's northern offensive goes smoothly and the puppet regime can gain a firm foothold in the north, then Muxi City will have a final retreat. If, I mean if, everything goes towards the final
If things develop in a bad direction, we may have to abandon Muxi City and move all the domestic population, technology and wealth to the north..."
Cumberland opened his eyes wide: "Give up Twilight City? Do you know what you are talking about?!"
Emerson glared at him: "I said! This is the worst way! I think His Majesty also held the same idea, so he opened a second stronghold in the north, in order to one day provide for Mu Xi.
Used during the Kingdom’s Great Retreat…”
Cumberland rubbed his forehead: "Let's talk about the other two methods!"
"Let's talk about a slightly better way. At present, the royal faction in Saint Acropolis, which originally remained neutral, has gradually switched sides to the liberals and church factions as the old king's health deteriorates day by day. The mission led by Dieng supports the liberal factions
When in power, the church mission naturally supports the church faction. Currently, the two
The candidates are evenly matched, but according to the messages from the front, the situation is not optimistic. But if the candidate for the throne representing the liberal faction can successfully take office, then Muxi City can form an alliance with the Holy Guard City to gain a buffer barrier for the kingdom. Of course.
, I’m talking about the best case scenario.”
Cumberland folded his arms in front of his chest and shook his head helplessly: "The throne of Holy Acropolis cannot be determined simply. Didn't you say that there is one last way?"
Emerson was silent for a while.
Cumberland cast a doubtful glance.
Emerson raised his head and looked at the cross in the center of the chamber: "The last resort is to overthrow the church!"