I Will Be The Crowned King

Early in the morning, Beluga Harbor Command.

Although it was already daytime, the port at the edge of the world was still shrouded in darkness, and a thick white mist was flowing slowly, leaving ice crystal-like hoarfrost wherever it swept.

In the spacious barracks, figures in neat uniforms are walking out of the barracks one after another, moving towards the canteen, arsenal or other buildings of similar size, and then in groups and in batches to gather in the open space with the flagpoles erected. With the shouting, they left neatly, fully armed.

Hundreds of thousands of pairs of military boots moved in an orderly manner, making a "rustling" sound that seemed to contain a certain rhythm on the remnant snow in early spring, with the army flags hunting in the cold wind, the crisp melody of horseshoes, and the grinding of cannons and carts. The thick and deep snow... and the dead silence that can clearly hear all this, a solemn atmosphere blows.

Awakened by the sound of the bugle, Pete Chatham stood in front of the window, looking at all the orderly barracks outside, and the majestic appearance of the battleship Crown in the distance, his pupils were filled with a trace of uncontrollable excitement.

Originally, it was just a spur of the moment to try luck, but I didn't expect to win the first prize - the Kingdom of Clovis actually quietly dispatched an army to the colony!

And it's not the kind of army that is temporarily pulled to make up the number and can only be used to suppress the law and order; it is the Clovis standing army that has really experienced wars, rampaged in Iser and the vast land, and even defeated the imperial army several times.

Of course, Pete is skeptical about the last point, because according to what he has heard from various intelligence collections in the past few days, the so-called "Storm Division" defeated and eliminated the imperial army, which together add up to at least two of their own. tripled, but they've been less than a year since their inception.

This is not the most amazing... A cavalry lieutenant who was drunk even told himself that they not only defeated the Iser Elf Guard and the Imperial Expedition, but also contributed to the founding of the vast land, and finally took the thousand-mile giant turn to conquer Iser. The Elf Royal Court successfully prevented the conspiracy of the old gods to destroy the world.

This kind of drunken talk must be exaggerated, but whether it is the attitude of the other party or the strength displayed, it proves that this Clovis army is not afraid of the imperial army that is sailing outside the city to counter the rebellion.

Such an army is absolutely capable of defeating Long Lake Town and protecting Red Hand Bay from the slaughter of the imperial counter-insurgent army.

The question is, how much will it cost to get the other party's protection?

Using gold mines and trade as bait, can the other party willingly help Red Hand Bay take down Longhu Town, and even deal with the counterattack of the empire's counter-insurgency army?

Excited and anxious, Peter stood in front of the window, tangled, and didn't even notice the knock on the door behind him; until the footsteps got closer, he realized that the commander-in-chief of the garrison was standing behind him.

"Master Anson Bach, why are you now..."

Without waiting for the other party to finish speaking, Anson suddenly stepped forward and squeezed Pete's shoulder:

"I'm very sorry, Your Excellency Congressman Pete, but I have great news to inform you immediately-after all-night discussions and a show of hands, the Beluga Harbor Council of 500 and all the officers of the entire Garrison Corps have passed unanimously. In order to support Red Hand Bay, the decision to send troops to Changhu Town!"

Um? !

Hearing this sentence, Peter, who was completely shocked, was stunned, and immediately became infinitely ecstatic.

Of course, he has long known that the "Honorary Speaker" in front of him is actually the real colonial governor of Beluga Harbour; the so-called "Council of Five Hundred People" is simply his tool and rubber stamp for ruling Beluga Harbour. It is impossible to have any say in the matter.

But since the other party uses the Beluga Harbor Council as an excuse, it proves that the other party has indeed made up his mind to form an alliance for Long Lake Town and Red Hand Bay.

"Of course, this commitment is not unconditional."

While Pete was overjoyed, Anson said: "In order for the White Whale Harbor Council to agree to send troops, Red Hand Bay has to agree to a few additional requirements - of course I really want to help you, but in order to convince the parliament's The five hundred members of parliament and the military corps can only promise them temporarily... I hope you will understand my difficulties."

"Of course, I can fully understand it." For this standard bargaining drama, Pitt made sufficient psychological standards before coming:

"All the costs of the Storm Division's dispatch of troops will be borne by Red Hand Bay; all the assets, population, livestock, animal slaves of Changhu Town, including real estate, forest farms, rivers, mines... As long as it is what Beluga Port wants, Even Changhu Town itself can be under the control of Beluga Harbor."

"As long as you can help us get through this crisis, Red Hand Bay can take nothing!"

This is the highest overweight and bottom line that Red Hand Bay can offer. At the same time, Pieter firmly believes that bringing Long Lake Town into the control area is an irresistible temptation for the rapidly expanding Beluga Port and Clovis, who is desperate for colonies.

It doesn't matter even if the other party intends to charge the sky, he won't be able to care when the empire's anti-insurgency army comes over. If it's not possible, he can talk about it slowly... Anyway, as long as the other party is willing to send troops, he will be victorious.

But to his surprise, Anson neither agreed with joy, nor did he further extort money.

He suddenly shook his head silently, and said very plainly: "You misunderstood, Your Excellency Pete; I said that Beluga Harbor has agreed to send troops, which means that we are already allies fighting side by side - we Clovis people, we will never Will blackmail comrades in the same trench!"

"If you don't believe me, I will now assure you as the speaker and garrison commander of Beluga Harbor that Clovis's army will never control or occupy any grass or tree in Long Lake Town, let alone any allies to dig one. Military spending on copper plates!"

Anson suddenly shouted in a low voice, with an excited tone and expression, as if he had been insulted indescribably.

Um? !

Pete's expression was startled, and he was shocked.

This is not only completely different from what he expected, but even the world view will be completely overturned - the inexplicable excitable commander-in-chief in front of him is still the one who is known for his greed and brutality in his mind, and who is reckless all over the world, demanding unbridled territorial demands. Is it Lowe?

But now that the other party has made a statement, Pete seems to have no other choice but to accept it. After a moment of silence, he deliberately said, "Then may I ask, the request of the Beluga Harbor Council and your officers is..."

"We can give up the claim for the territory and population of Changhu Town, and we don't need to pay a copper plate for military expenses in Red Hand Bay. Trade issues can also be resolved through negotiation. As for the secret gold mine... it is not impossible to lease or transfer it." Anson said solemnly:

"But as a price and a prerequisite for sending troops, Red Hand Bay must act as an intermediary to contact the other three uprising colonial councils for Beluga Harbor, and try to get in touch with people or organizations in Sail City and Long Lake Town who desire independence. "

The rest of the colonies... Pete was stunned for a moment, then raised his head sharply: "Wait! Don't you mean..."

"Since the Red Hand Bay Council has made up its mind to resist the tyrannical rule of the Empire, it is not enough to just solve the immediate crisis."

Ansen didn't give him a chance to finish his words at all, and directly said: "I can understand Red Hand Bay's idea of ​​wanting to eradicate Changhu Town and avoid being attacked first by the other side; Nothing to do with freedom at all—you understand?!"

"I, of course I understand! But, but..."

"It's nothing but!" An Sen waved his hand, held down the other party, and began to speak earnestly:

"Let's face it, Mr. Pete Chatham Congressman, Red Hand Bay alone will never win independence; unless all the imperial colonies in the entire New World become independent and unite, you can win freedom!"

"All, all independent?!"

"Everything is independent!" An Sen nodded earnestly:

"The six major colonies unite to fight against the tyranny of the empire. Only then can I win hope—and only in this way, can I convince the Beluga Harbor Council and the army to send troops, and the warriors fighting for freedom and independence will fight!"

Looking at Anson Bach with a sincere face, Pete didn't know what to say.

The attitude of the other party seems to be really sincere to help Red Hand Bay and other colonies win independence and freedom, and has no other ideas at all; it seems that the once aggressive Clovis people turned into love overnight. Messenger of justice for freedom and peace.

is it possible?

How can it be? !

But the problem is that even if he knows there is a problem and is in the position of the person being helped, Pete can't refuse Anson's "hospitality"; he can't say "I'm sorry, I just want to use you as a gunman. I don't think so much."

But if you really accept the other party's conditions and contact other colonies to fight the empire together, it will be tantamount to further intensifying the contradictions - now it is only a tax resistance, once the resisting colonies start to unite, it will lead to the road of rebellion and never look back. He was charged with "taking refuge in an enemy country".

Even if there is no way out now, there are still many forces within the Red Hand Bay Council who want to negotiate with the Empire; even though the Empire has recklessly levied and even killed the negotiating mission, some people still think that the messenger in charge of the negotiation has a problem with attitude, which angered the empire and led to the subsequent Tragedy happens.

Although he doesn't have so many illusions like these "capitulation factions", Pete is also inclined to reconcile with the Empire - bribing Clovis and killing Long Lake Town are just to increase the bargaining chips, and have not done a good job with the Empire at all. Prepare to die.

"Contacting the colonies, this is just the first step in our fight against the empire."

Anson noticed Pete's hesitation and panic, but he chose to ignore it decisively and continued to sell his perfect plan of "overthrowing the tyranny of the empire, freedom belongs to the new world":

"Next, we will completely eradicate the imperial forces in Changhu Town and establish a council that truly belongs to the people of Changhu Town - of course, if Red Hand Bay wants to include Changhu Town in your territory, we will not object."

"As I promised, in this battle, the Beluga Port will not take anything away from you or Changhu Town, except for the loot seized."

"After that, the Beluga Harbor garrison will begin to march westward, and the colonial fleet will also set off together, passing by land and sea through all the large colonies - if there are any lackeys firmly standing in the imperial camp, we can take advantage of the situation to completely eliminate them. wipe out!"

"If all goes well, we will arrive at the city of sailing in two to three weeks; then the garrison army will drag the main force of the empire on land, and the colonial fleet will shell the ports and urban areas from the sea, cutting off the supply of the city and forcing them to surrender - the empire in the new world tyranny will be brought to an end.”

Anson brushed his right hand through the air, and his sliding fingertips sketched a beautiful blueprint in front of Pete's eyes. With a calm smile, he asked softly, "Your Excellency Pete, do you have any other thoughts?"

"Ideas? Uh..."

The shocked Pete was stunned for several seconds, and finally heaved a long sigh and said in a very helpless tone: "Dear Speaker, why do we make things so complicated?"

"……complex?"

"Yes, it's actually quite simple - Red Hand Bay just wants to get rid of a competitor who is bad for us, and on this condition, Red Hand Bay can afford anything... But to be honest, we never really wanted to It's a real enemy of the Empire."

"Not to be an enemy of the empire?" An Sen's expression suddenly turned cold:

"I'm sorry, but as far as I know, you are a group of council members who have been identified as 'traitors' by the empire, and there will soon be a 'counter-rebellion' army that will kill you at your doorstep."

"That... just a regrettable misunderstanding." Pete, who forced his composure, said solemnly:

"As long as the misunderstanding is cleared up, I believe the empire will understand what is best for everyone."

"So what you said was the historical friendship between the two colonies, the community of interests, the alliance that fought side by side..." Anson raised his eyebrows:

"Just want the army of Beluga Harbor to act as a mercenary in Red Hand Bay?"

"If you have this thought because of my words, please accept my apology."

Pete's tone was very euphemistic, but also very determined - Red Hand Bay couldn't afford to risk a full-scale war with the Empire, let alone being pulled into the water by a crazy Clovis soldier.

"Okay." An Sen nodded indifferently: "So, in any case, Red Hand Bay is unwilling to go to war with the Empire, even if they are ready to come to eradicate you?"

"You can understand that."

"you sure?"

"I'm quite sure...why do you ask?" Pete frowned slightly.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little worried." Anson waved his hand, still smiling:

"You see, as an envoy of an imperial colony, you secretly visited Clovis Colony, and you also met privately with me, the colony's highest military commander..."

"If this kind of thing were known to the imperial army in Yangfan City, what would they do?"

"them……"

Pete was startled at first~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and then looked at Anson in astonishment: "You?!"

"I'm just worried!" Anson replied immediately, his smile becoming more and more meaningful:

"But you don't need to worry, because your whereabouts were very low-key when you came, and you have been staying at the headquarters since you arrived in Beluga Port; please believe that no one will disclose your information here from top to bottom in Beluga Port. to the Empire."

"We are strictly confidential to you and everything that Red Hand Bay has done behind you."

After speaking, he stood up quite naturally, walked to the window, and looked out leisurely.

The stunned Pete froze in place, his pupils full of fear of being threatened.

A long dead silence.

After a long time, Pete's slightly trembling voice sounded in the room:

"Then... what if I... would still be a little worried?"

"We can sign an agreement." Anson, who didn't look back, looked at his reflection in the window and smiled:

"A letter about making Beluga Port and Red Hand Bay an alliance, fighting side by side, and jointly fighting against Long Lake Town and the tyranny of the Empire..."

"Agreement."

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