Earl Kane's cavalry was not used to attack the city and did not carry any siege equipment.
It cannot be used to attack Lionheart City, and naturally it cannot be used to attack other demonic cities.
To put it bluntly, the Northern Empire was moving too slowly, Xu Lai was moving too quickly, and Lionheart City was gone.
The Northern Empire did not want to provoke such a powerful enemy as Xu Lai, nor did it want its city to be robbed by Xu Lai.
But forming a siege infantry corps is not something that can be done in a short time.
Among them, siege equipment, supplies and baggage, and gathering of soldiers all take time.
The infantry's movement speed could not be compared with that of the cavalry, so the Northern Empire had no choice but to dispatch a cavalry force first.
Before sending troops, the Northern Empire actually knew that both the Southern Empire and the Eastern Empire had ideas about Lion Heart City.
After all, this is the only capital-level city.
The Eastern Empire even wanted to invite the Northern Empire as an ally, and Archduke Aled had also expressed his interest.
However, the Northern Empire knew Xu Lai's strength better.
After assessing the combat effectiveness of both sides, all ministers agreed that at this moment, there was really no need to fall out with the Eagle Kingdom.
This was the master who defeated the orcs and demons one after another, and the Northern Empire suffered considerable losses in the successive battles with the Western Empire and demons.
The Northern Empire hopes to have a stable period of time to cultivate and recuperate, which coincides with Xu Lai's.
"I'm really sorry, Your Majesty. If I leave like this, I won't be able to explain to Your Majesty Aled after I go back."
Earl Kane did not dare to continue walking, but it was impossible for him to leave just now.
Xu Lai also knew that unless they really broke up with each other, it would be impossible to make these people leave with just a few words.
Of course, the griffins he brought also have an effect. At least with these griffins here, these people don't dare to go too far.
If Xu Lai wanted to, he could leave some of the griffins and angels behind and just let Elvi keep an eye on them.
During this period of time, he could take the griffins to defeat several cities in the Northern Empire.
The demons lost Serron, Kerrigan and other superheroes one after another, and the remaining ones were just some little people, not even a few heroes.
This is unlike humans, where even if all the great nobles are killed, there will still be many heroes coming.
On the other side of hell, the heroes who descended are basically still hanging out in hell, and not many can make it to the human world.
This also left a fire in hell. The old batch of demon heroes were all killed by Xu Lai, and the descending heroes just took the opportunity to occupy the territory.
But if the confrontation continues like this, it will not be a good thing for both parties.
If the gun goes off at some point, Xu Lai will have to make enemies on three sides and face attacks from the three empires in the north, south, south, and south at the same time.
When the time comes, let alone recuperate, if something goes wrong, even the Western Empire may have to be lost.
His biggest shortcoming is that he doesn't have enough soldiers and generals.
The legion he formed can basically be said to be the strongest legion in the world. However, if the enemy attacks from multiple fronts, he will have no choice but to run for his life.
If Xu Lai didn't want to do this, he could only spit out some benefits honestly.
But compared to several castles and the population of these castles, Xu Lai was more willing to spit out benefits without any actual loss to himself.
"Earl Kane, I wonder if His Majesty King Aled has obtained the construction drawings from Congress."
Congress can only allow one to be built in any country.
After Xu Lai got the Castle Heart of Lion Heart City, Xu Lai had two parliaments.
At that time, one Congress will be forcibly downgraded and no resources will be returned, but a Congress drawing will be returned.
Of course, as the owner, Xu Lai has the ability to decide which parliament to keep.
It's just that this time is not long, only a few minutes at most. If Xu Lai cannot make a decision quickly, he will default to the capital occupied after downgrading.
However, although all the resources to build the capital will disappear, the buildings built on the capital will not disappear due to the downgrade of the Congress.
Including high-end cloud city, super palace, and city walls that are far beyond ordinary cities both inside and outside, will be preserved.
The scale has not been reduced, and the buildings have not been reduced. It is just that without Congress, it is impossible to formulate national policies and increase additional revenue.
The impact of this loss on Xu Lai is almost negligible.
The key point is that even if Xu Lai gets another parliamentary construction drawing, it will be of no use.
He can no longer build a parliament in any city with this blueprint.
But this drawing, which had no effect on him, was priceless to others.
The Eastern Empire, the Southern Empire, and the Northern Empire will all fight for this drawing.
Whether or not there is a parliament in the Northern Empire is something that cannot be concealed, unless King Aled obtains the parliamentary drawings and does not want to establish a country.
However, only after the founding of the People's Republic of China can we have a national panel and fully understand the national situation.
Only in this way can generals and nobles with heroic attributes be enfeoffed, and have better control over country-based legions.
The rest also include national taxes, national mineral resources, national wild buildings, etc.
It can be said that any force that has a parliament and the qualifications to found a country will establish a country as soon as they get it.
Unless this force does not have the strength to build a nation, it knows that once it builds a parliament, it will become a target of public criticism and cannot keep the parliament.
"Of course it's not there yet."
"I know that whether it is the Northern Empire, the Eastern Empire or the Southern Empire, your purpose of capturing Lion Heart City is for the Congress.
Congress is extremely valuable, but I am the most useless.
However, I still owe a favor to the temple. Logically speaking, I should use this parliamentary drawing to repay it.
But I think helping the temple and rebuilding the holy city may be what they want more.
But you should also be aware of the situation in the Western Empire. The country is exhausted, the people's livelihood is completely lacking, and it lacks a large population and resources.
If you are willing, Lord Kane, could you convey my wishes to King Aled for me. ”
Earl Kane licked his lips and asked without any hesitation:
"Dear His Majesty the King of the Eagle Kingdom, I am very honored to convey this wish to you.
May I take the liberty of asking in detail? ”
Xu Lai smiled and said: "I will tell you even if you don't ask, otherwise what content would I ask you to convey?
I want to use the parliamentary construction drawings of Lionheart City in exchange for the support given to us by the Northern Empire.
Including but not limited to enough craftsmen, stones, food and other materials.
Of course, I can pay for these supplies at market prices.
All I need is that the Northern Empire can provide sufficient support channels. ”
Using a congressional construction drawing to purchase a channel, the Northern Empire will undoubtedly make a fortune.
But if one knew that Xu Lai at this time might soon lose his largest material suppliers, those merchants from the Southern Empire.
It is said that businessmen have no nationality, and Xu Lai did not believe that those southern businessmen could make money. However, Xu Lai's regiment destroyed the Southern Empire's 200,000-strong army and even recruited hundreds of thousands of infantry and archers.
The combat effectiveness of these warriors seems not to be very good, but that is just because they did not choose the right battlefield.
The key is that the equipment on these guys was built with the strength of the entire empire, and its value can be worth ten archer legions of the same level.
Just by replacing the captured magic longbows with the shooters of the Qingfeng Legion, at least the 7th level shooters can be brought to the 8th level, or even the 9th level output level.
One can imagine how angry the countess and her husband would be when such a confidant was swallowed up by Xu Lai.
In this case, they will definitely try every means to prevent Xu Lai from obtaining more resources.
In addition, Xu Lai is about to liquidate the old nobles in Lion Heart City.
According to the report from the captain of the guard, Xu Lai knew very well how deep and close the connection between these nobles was.
If he liquidates these nobles, he doesn't know how many people he will offend. Not only the nobles of the Southern Empire, but also the nobles of the Northern Empire will have objections to him.
It is very likely that his liquidation will prompt the nobles of the Southern Empire to unite.
Therefore, even if Xu Lai can still obtain resources from the south, the price must be extremely high.
Both he and the Eagle Kingdom need a material exchange channel that is stable enough and at normal prices.
The Eastern Empire is obviously not suitable. The relationship between the tower and the elves and Xu Lai is okay, but the distance is too far.
There is no problem in using the teleportation array to exchange for some scarce supplies.
If it is used to trade food, stone, wood and other basic materials, it will have to go to grandma's house.
After much searching, only the Northern Empire was more suitable.
It just so happened that the Northern Empire had already received the support of the temple, but it still had no parliament and could not become a real country.
Both sides have their own needs, and cooperation is beneficial to each other.
Of course, there is another condition for Xu Lai, which is not directly put on the table.
Earl Kane also knew this well. If he wanted to trade with Xu Lai, he must first make sure that the Northern Empire could not continue to pursue the ownership of those cities.
With the congressional construction drawings in hand, Kane is not worried at all about such a request. Aled will definitely agree.
After all, the actual control of these cities is in the hands of others, and they have not paid any price.
"I will definitely convey your request to His Majesty Aled.
I think that His Majesty Aled would not want evil to arise between the Northern Empire and the Eagle Kingdom, so he would probably agree to such a request. ”
Xu Lai nodded and said: "It would be best if you can agree.
In the past few years since the demonic invasion, no one has had a good life. It would be good for everyone to be able to live in peace for a while.
In this case, please ask Earl Kane to go back quickly and complete all the contents of the contract as soon as possible, so that we can sign the contract as soon as possible. ”
Kane also wanted to go back early. First of all, he really didn't want to fight Xu Lai. The other party's fighting power was definitely not something he could handle.
Apart from anything else, not many people on our side can stop the angels around him.
He can fly again. Even if he is protected by a few well-equipped knights, he can't withstand the enemy's continuous beheading.
But before leaving the house, Aleder gave him more than one task.
"Ahem, sorry, Your Majesty the King, I have a small request.
If your Majesty is willing to agree, I assure you that I will lead the team back immediately. ”
Xu Lai rubbed his eyebrows and said helplessly: "Just tell me."
"That's right, Finance Minister Tiff has a very close relationship with His Majesty Aled.
When I came, His Majesty repeatedly asked me to help him bring Tiff and his family back together. ”
Xu Lai let out a heavy breath and said: "Earl Kane, I remember my friendship with Prince Entan and Lord Haosen, and I don't want to be at odds with the Northern Empire.
Do you think I am afraid of your Northern Empire?
The famous Royal Griffin Legion and the Royal Archer Legion have all been defeated and incorporated by me.
If the Northern Empire must choose to go to war with me, please believe that it will not be me who regrets it in the end! ”
What Xu Lai said was a bit serious. Even though Kane felt uncomfortable, he could only endure it.
Firstly, he is being unreasonable, and secondly, he cannot defeat others. What else can he do if he cannot bear it?
"His Majesty the King has misunderstood. If you have any dissatisfaction, you may wish to raise it and we will find a way to compensate you elsewhere."
Xu Lai snorted coldly and said: "Haha, your finance minister is planning to collude with other people and bribe assassins to assassinate me.
Do I still want to let go of people who want to kill me for a little profit? ”
Kane was stunned. He didn't expect this situation to happen. Tiff was directly in contact with King Aled, and he didn't know it.
"Your Majesty, I know you are angry.
I think there must be some misunderstandings.
If possible, please make your request and we will try our best to satisfy you. ”
Xu Lai rubbed his fingers. He had nothing to lose anyway, but if Tiff could really get some benefits in return, he wouldn't be able to let go.
After all, if he must kill Tiff, his cooperation with the Northern Empire will inevitably be affected.
"Well, I need some time now to completely clean up the demons in the territory.
After Earl Kane returns, if I can convince His Majesty Aled to send heavy troops to the Eastern Front, I can return Tiff and his family to the Northern Empire.
Of course, if you have other ways to create pressure on the Yuwen family of the Eastern Empire so that they can't cause trouble to me in a short period of time, that's fine.
But what if your method doesn't work and you don't have troops deployed on the border of the Eastern Empire.
When I was invaded by the Eastern Empire, the Northern Empire needed to send troops to help me fight.
This is my request. If you agree, you will cooperate. If you don’t agree, you will pull me down.
Anyway, when I kill Tiff, the relationship between the two parties will inevitably break down, but there is no need to make both of us unhappy. ”
Kane swallowed and said: "Your Majesty, please don't have such thoughts.
Our Northern Empire has always had a friendly relationship with His Majesty, and both parties are absolutely unwilling to let the relationship deteriorate.
I will definitely convey your request to His Majesty Aled.
However, if His Majesty Aled agrees to your request, how long a period do you need?
It is impossible for us to keep heavy troops at the border of the Eastern Empire. ”
Xu Lai slowly raised a finger and said: "One year, I only need one year."
Kane bowed deeply to Xu Lai, and then said:
"Then I say goodbye like your majesty. I hope that both of us can achieve this cooperation."
Xu Lai patted the other party's shoulder and said: "I hope so too." (End of Chapter)