"In addition, there is even more bad news to tell everyone. The Ashes Party, the largest party of Revolutionary Party thugs, is gathering strength in Benson City and inviting other Revolutionary Party thugs to come for gatherings and talks!" Calvin waited until those people
The noble lord digested the news for a while, and then released the second bombshell news.
"Talks? What are they talking about? Could it be that those Revolutionary Party thugs are preparing to join forces to fight against us?"
"If they really join forces, the first one to suffer will be Huayu City, because this is our territorial capital. As long as we capture this place, the entire plateau will be completely in turmoil!"
"I'm afraid they just united together to break through Huayu City!"
"We must not sit back and watch their alliance, we must find ways to stop them."
"How to stop them? Send troops to encircle and suppress them? I'm afraid that if we do this, we will play into their hands. They are eager to lure our last military power out of Huayu City! If we even lose this part of our power, it will not be possible at all.
We need them to unite to attack, and we in Huayu City will be doomed by ourselves. Don’t think that there are no Revolutionary Party thugs in Huayu City. They are just pretending to be dormant. No, if we are too weak, everyone may become Revolutionary Party thugs...
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The noble lords of Huayu Plateau were having another heated discussion.
The final result did not change because Archduke Christian summoned them.
The actual situation is there and cannot be changed by just talking.
When Archduke Christian came out at the beginning, he gave an empty motivational speech, and then it turned into a decoration. Not to mention constructive remarks, he didn't even say a few words.
Suffering will certainly make people mature, but personal abilities will not undergo earth-shaking transformations as a result.
The meeting ended in pessimism and despair.
These noble lords have explored all possibilities, but no one dares to propose surrendering to the Yongye Army Leader and accept their proposal to adapt.
This kind of proposal is too sensitive. If there is no consensus in private and it is proposed rashly at this kind of meeting, even if it plays into the hands of many people, not many people will agree with it. On the contrary, it is very likely to lead to surrender.
The faction was nailed to the pillar of shame and was killed by our own people before the enemy could reach them, even though in the near future, this proposal of my own would be very popular.
"Lord Viscount, Lord Viscount, please stay. Your Majesty would like to have a few words with you alone." A valet next to Archduke Christian stopped the Finance Minister, Viscount Gold.
"Your Majesty summoned me alone?" Viscount Gauld couldn't help but be startled, obviously very surprised by this summons.
You must know that although he participated in this meeting, it was entirely because of his identity that he was coerced into it. He watched with cold eyes from beginning to end and did not make any suggestions.
The request from high-level officials before the war had already made Goldzi completely disappointed in Archduke Christian.
At that time, if they paid attention to their analysis and intelligence, although they might not be able to save the situation, at least they would be able to take some initiative and avoid falling into the situation in front of them.
It's too late to say anything now.
The layout of the Yongye army has been completed, and what they are doing now is just a desperate struggle.
Unfortunately, after that high-level meeting, Archduke Christian seemed to have become suspicious of himself. In the name of mediating military supplies, he stranded himself in the territorial capital, not to mention not allowing his family to leave.
Otherwise, Viscount Gauld would have abandoned his official position and wealth, taken his family and fled away from this place of right and wrong.
Gold's appointment as the financial minister of the Bryan family was indeed motivated by some patriotism, but in essence he was still a businessman seeking greater benefits.
He did not have the consciousness to be buried with the Brian family for the Flower Language Plateau.
Influenced by what he saw in the Yongye Army, Viscount Gauld did not consider title and wealth to be that important, at least not more important than his own life.
If wealth is gone, you can earn it again. If life is gone, everything is lost.
Along the way, Viscount Gauld guessed Archduke Christine's intention of summoning him alone. He had some clues, but he was not entirely sure. His heart beat wildly involuntarily. If the guess was true, it might be him.
A chance to escape hell.
Viscount Gauld returned to the castle hall and found that Archduke Christine was already sitting in his royal chair. Even his posture did not change much. His expression seemed more haggard and his eyes seemed duller.
It wasn't until he saw Viscount Gauld walking in that his eyes glowed with light, and he hurriedly stood up to greet him. However, because he had stayed in the same sitting position for too long, his body became stiff, and he couldn't stand firm, so he sat back down again.
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"Your Majesty..." Everyone couldn't help but whisper with concern.
"It's okay, I'm okay." Archduke Christian waved his hand and said, "You all should step back. Everyone, I want to have a few words with the Viscount alone!"
"His Majesty……"
"Didn't you hear what I said? Get out of here all, no one is allowed to stay." Archduke Christian raised his voice.
"Yes." The guards took the order and retreated.
"Can I trust you? Your Excellency, Viscount Gauld!" After everyone had exited, Archduke Christian came forward, held Viscount Gauld's arm tightly, and looked at him with an earnest look.
"I have been in charge of your Majesty's finances for nine years and eight months. Have I ever betrayed your Majesty's trust?" Viscount Gold's answer was impeccable.
This answer relieved Archduke Christine's nervous expression a lot, "No, since you became my finance minister, I have never worried about this matter again. Your previous predecessors combined have also
Not as good as you.
I know that we all ignored your warning before, and your analysis about the Yongye Army Leader is correct.
But this is not all our fault. No one expected that a territory that was only established for more than 20 years would have the power to crush us.
It’s just that it’s too late to say this now. We should give up everything in the past and look forward. I need to use your understanding of the Yongye Army leader to give me some advice.”
"If your Majesty needs anything, just say it. As long as I can do it, I will do my best." Viscount Gauld's heart beat even harder, but there was nothing unusual about his face, as if he had not guessed the other person's thoughts at all.
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"Based on your understanding of the Yong Ye Army Leader, what do you think they will do next? How long can we hold on?" Archduke Christian patted Viscount Gauld on the shoulder and said, "Don't have any scruples, tell the truth.
, I’m not that fragile yet and can bear it.”
When Archduke Christian asked himself a question, he was asking about how long they could last in front of the Eternal Night Army Leader, not what their chances of winning the war against the Eternal Night Army Leader were.
It can be seen that Archduke Christian has an accurate position on his current situation, and he is having a heart-to-heart talk with him.
"It's hard to talk about this matter." Although Viscount Gauld had some idea of Archduke Christine's thoughts, he still had some reservations in his words. "The leader of the Yongye Army is not attacking us directly, but using the help of revolution."
The detour at the hands of thugs was entirely out of consideration for the future governance of the Huayu Plateau, rather than to bear the reputation of being a butcher.
If they find that this method is not feasible, or that it will not only not be helpful to their future rule, but will actually be an obstacle, I believe they will not hesitate to do it themselves.
Whether it is us or the revolutionary thugs, whether they complete their mission or not, I personally think that they will not be able to last a year.
The Yongye Army leaders are here to conquer, not to destroy, and they will not just watch the plateau be completely destroyed, as this is not in line with their interests."
"You mean that the leader of the Yongye Army is not deliberately targeting us, it is all just for profit. If they had a better choice, they would not kill us completely." Archduke Christian asked again.
"This is natural. There is no enmity between them and us. Everything is just for profit and for future rule. As long as we can offer them more favorable conditions, I believe that the Yongye Army Commander will give them up without hesitation.
The revolutionary thugs extend an olive branch to us. After all, there has never been any belonging between the two. Some are just taking advantage. And many of the practices of the revolutionary thugs are hurting the people of the plateau. This is also not the case of Yongye that puts ordinary citizens first.
What the military commander wants to see is that there is a very famous saying in the Yongye military commander, I wonder if your majesty has ever heard of it."
"What are you talking about? Come and listen."
"A territory with citizens is called a territory and can create value. A territory without citizens is just a wasteland suitable for living."
"This sentence is indeed very reasonable. I have heard that the leader of the Yongye Army has a people-oriented philosophy before. Now it seems that it is not as simple as just talking..." What he really wanted to say came to his mouth. Instead, Archduke Christian
I can't spit it out.
Even Viscount Gauld felt uncomfortable for him because he was hesitant to speak.
"I heard that Your Excellency the Viscount has met the lord of the Yongye Army before." Archduke Christian's question finally took a twist.
"It is indeed true." Viscount Gauld readily admitted, "When I first met with Your Majesty, I wanted to report this matter to Your Majesty."
"Really?" The surprise on Grand Duke Christian's face was not fake, "Why don't I have the slightest impression of this matter?"
"I remember that His Majesty seemed to have encountered something happy at that time. He drank a few more drinks, and maybe he forgot about it," Viscount Gold reminded.
It's not just a few extra drinks, it's almost like being drunk.
Since Archduke Christian doesn't remember this incident, he certainly won't remember the arrogance he made in front of him.
At that time, the leader of the Yongye Army had just come out of the Andis Mountains. Even if he defeated the Kingsley family, it was regarded as a fluke in occupying the favorable location.
As the leader of a territory, Archduke Christian, how could he take them to heart? He had absolutely no good words to say about them.
Viscount Gauld compared Archduke Christine's drunken ravings with the situation before him, and felt it was a great irony.
"I know that His Majesty wants to use me to learn more about the person in charge of the Yongye Army, and even wants to touch his thoughts." Viscount Gauld took the initiative to speak this time, "But in my opinion, doing this
It doesn't make much sense, not only because that happened more than ten years ago, but also because the territory and military strength of the Yongye Army have increased several times compared to that time. People's thoughts will change with their abilities.
What changed was that at that time, I was still shocked and speechless by the shiploads of printed books and exquisite porcelain from the other party!"
"What your Excellency the Viscount said makes sense. I was so sick that I went to the doctor without thinking." Archduke Christine's humility made Viscount Gold feel a little bit unbearable.
If the 700,000 to 80,000 elite soldiers controlled by Count Nicholas, the Minister of Military Affairs, are called the backbone of Archduke Christian.
Then Archmaester Aduniya is his spirit.
When the spine is broken, the energy and energy are drained away.
Archduke Christine is an empty shell.
Viscount Gold is now highly suspicious that the impassioned short speech that Archduke Christine delivered when he first appeared was purely written by someone else. He only used it to preach in public to appease and fool the noble lords.
Without the old fox, Archmaester Adunia, sitting behind Archduke Christian, he probably wouldn't be able to deliberately test himself. He might as well be more proactive.
Viscount Gauld, who had a plan in mind, took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, don't you want to have secret negotiations with the leader of the Yongye Army?"
Viscount Gold's question undoubtedly gave Archduke Christine a step down. He nodded quickly and said, "Your Majesty the Viscount is indeed a smart man. He can't hide anything from you. You have also seen that this situation is irreversible. Continue
The result is that countless people will bleed and shed tears. Negotiating with the leader of the Yongye Army is actually a way out.
It's just that the attitude shown by the Yongye Army Leader is not friendly. The people we sent can't even get close to the other party's military camp. Your Excellency, the Viscount, doesn't know if there is a way in this regard. Let us directly communicate with the senior leaders of the Yongye Army Leader.
Dialogue, only if you have the right words, will it be possible to proceed to the next step."
Viscount Gold showed a troubled expression, "I'm afraid this matter will be difficult."
"Can't do it?" Archduke Christian's face turned pale. If the Minister of Finance, who was responsible for the business dealings with the Yongye Army and had the closest contacts, couldn't think of anything to do, he really couldn't think of this matter, and he could still entrust it to him.
For whom to do it.
"Your Majesty misunderstood, I just said that it is difficult, but there is no way." Viscount Gauld hurriedly added, "After all, we are in a war now, and most of the people I know well with the Yongye Army leader are in business and politics, and
In this special period, no one dares to speak rashly. I have to take a roundabout way to find out which direction the wind is blowing. These are all secondary. The most important thing is, what can Your Majesty do to impress them? If you don’t have enough sincerity, I’m afraid you won’t be able to convince them.