Chapter 831 Return to the Imperial Capital
In the imperial palace of the Imperial City, the 17th King was holding a meeting with ministers in the conference room.
"...Some river basins in the southern region are currently suffering from floods. I have worked with the Minister of Finance to draw up a disaster recovery plan for the affected areas. Your Majesty, this is a draft. Please take a look." A minister in front of the conference table handed On the draft table.
Otillet XVII looked at it and said: "Well, let's do it this way. We must ensure that every disaster-stricken person has adequate living security. Are there any other government affairs? If not, just Let’s start with the focus of this meeting. Dolores, what’s the situation on the front line now?”
Dolores Curry Sean reported: “The southern front is currently stable, codenamed ‘Reverse Shield’. The summer counteroffensive operation achieved certain advantages. Now The nearest St. Bike army is stationed fifty kilometers south of the Black City. According to intelligence, there are signs of troop mobilization again in the country of St. Bike. As for the northwest side, the specific number of troops mobilized is unclear. The army of the empire is pressing forward, and the offensive is very fierce, and the frontline positions have repeatedly changed hands. On the whole, our army has been in a passive defensive position, but there has been no major defeat yet, but it is facing great pressure.”
Otillet XVII said: "The number of troops mobilized by Saint Vicoia needs to be checked as soon as possible. In addition, the diplomatic side sends a signal for peace talks to Saint Vicoia through appropriate channels. The pressure of the empire's two-front war Very big, achieving a staged victory After the results, it would be more beneficial for us to initiate peace talks."
An official said: "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, although Saint Bikoya has temporarily failed, he will not accept the request for peace talks. The rush for peace talks may cause Hindmore to Misjudging the current situation and increasing the projection of troops will have the opposite effect. I think it is not appropriate to issue a request for peace talks at this time."
"I don't think so," Modozziweiser said. Keya has been hostile to our country for a long time. They will misjudge our situation. There are not many soldiers sent to the front line by San Bikoa, and they will also pay close attention to the war between our country and the Gripen Kingdom. It is indeed unlikely that Hindmore will accept peace talks at this time. But the purpose of sending a message of peace talks is not just In Saint Vicoia, the Holy Garden has always been opposed to large-scale international wars. Since Saint Vicoia launched the war, other countries between the two countries have also become uneasy. We have released the request for peace talks in a public way. Come and get more saints Secondly, the support from the park and other countries can increase the dissatisfaction of the people in Saint Vicoia against this war."
The Seventeenth looked at Christine Schiavallo: "What's your opinion? ?”
Xiavaluo said: “The letter of peace talks Information is indeed necessary. The more than 3 million troops from the Gripen Empire are our biggest crisis at present. If a full-scale war with Saint Vicoia breaks out again, we will be in a very unfavorable situation according to the situation against Saint Vicoia. Intelligence shows that the war was initiated by It was proposed by Clemion Zalberg, the prince of St. Bikea. At present, the kingship of St. Bikea has fallen, and the power is controlled by Zalborg. The political situation in Sindmoor has changed, and it is possible to start this war. has other purposes.”
"War has always been the best way to centralize power. This is equally useful for kings and princes." Edith Chilam put down her pen and paper and said, "For Zalberg, who has administrative power, It is very possible to use war to cultivate one's power in the army. But letting Zalberg take control of the military and political affairs may be the time for Sindmoor to change its situation. Based on this analysis, the king of Saint Bikea probably does not want this war, and Zalberg's. The main purpose is not war, so there is no room and basis for peace talks. "< br>
“Yes, that makes sense.” The Seventeenth Emperor nodded: “What about the situation in the northwest?”
Chilam continued: “The Gripen Empire’s 3 million troops are pressing down on the border. The king is dedicating all the strength of the country to the expedition himself, and the situation is quite unfavorable to our army. Edinas will never withdraw its troops. The only way to face the invasion of the Gripen is to keep them out of the country. I talked about this with Lord Christine before the meeting, and he thought so."
Sean said: "Although Mo Yue's biggest enemy is Saint Bikoya, in recent years, the power of Mo Yue has been greatly affected. The biggest threat is the Holy Gripen Empire. In the past, the Gripen Empire often had border conflicts with Demon Moon, but large-scale wars were rare. However, in the past ten years, the conflict between the two countries has intensified, and the Gripen Empire has repeatedly led its armies to invade. After Kulizarid succeeded to the throne, the Gripen's aggressive ambitions rapidly expanded, and the war The scale is also several times stronger than before. Now that the situation in the southern border has calmed down for the time being, taking this opportunity to attack the Holy Gripen Empire should be our first priority. The border battle has been going on for nearly two months without a major defeat. King Reed's personal expedition was blocked, and his vigor must have begun to be affected. As long as our army continues to hold on for a while, when the Gripen Empire loses its energy, it will be our time to fight back and win."
The Seventeenth said: "The strategy that the Gripen Empire is our country's primary goal is correct. It is also a battle that must be won. The army of the Gripen Empire has always been brave. Strong, this victory will serve as a warning to other countries. Although Mo Yue advocates a peaceful policy, Mo Yue will not show mercy when faced with the invasion of powerful forces! Let's leave today's meeting as it is, and the determined strategy will remain the same. The meeting was carried out with the western front as the main priority and the southern front as the second priority.”
After leaving the conference room, the Seventeenth took a deep breath and asked the attendant beside him: "Is Veronka back?"
The attendant said: "I received the reply before the meeting and was on the way back."
"Well, let him come to the garden to see me when he comes back."
As he was talking, he suddenly heard a clear voice: "Father!" Turning around, Seventeenth Generation had already seen Until Alice pounced on him.
"Love...Alice!" The Seventeenth shouted, hugging Alice tightly in his arms.
"Father, dad, dad..."
Seeing her long-lost relatives and her missed father, Alice was so full of words that she couldn't say them out. She could only cry uncontrollably and endure them. He kept shouting the word 'Father'.
"You are back, my good daughter, you are finally back..." The choking comes from the father's love for his daughter. No matter who he is, even if he is a high-ranking king, he cannot help but face his missed daughter. Revelation of feelings.
"Dad...Dad...Dad..." Alice had cried so much that she couldn't stop crying. During the two years she was away, she thought a lot about what it would be like when she came back, but when she really came back, she realized that I feel so sorry for my family and miss them so much. It turns out that my heart has never left this palace, and my desire to travel is not as firm as I thought. Alice cried in her father's arms for a long time, and finally... she just said one sentence: "I'm sorry."
Bathed, changed clothes, and saw her mother when she came out.
"Let mother take a look at you. How are you doing outside?" Asina gently stroked her daughter's face, tears streaming down her face, and they fell on her daughter's heart.
"I...I'm fine, I'm living a good life." Alice wanted to smile like she was going home, but the tears on her face couldn't stop flowing. At this moment, she realized how fragile her feelings were.
"You have grown taller." Her mother kissed her forehead and cried softly, which was the most silent love.
"I will never leave you again, never leave you again." At this moment, these words are what Alice wants to say most, and they stick to her mother's heart. It turns out that her mother's heart is like this warmth.
...On the other side, after the meeting, Xiavalo returned home, took off his coat, threw it to the housekeeper and asked: "Has anyone come to see you today?"
The housekeeper put away his clothes and asked his servant to bring him a glass of ice water and said: "Many people have come here, they are businessmen and officials from other places, and I have dealt with them all. Oh, there is a young man. The man came to see you for something important."
"Huh? A young man."
"Yes, he is a very beautiful young man. He is a young man with a special temperament. I asked him to leave his name but he did not say. He only said that he would come to visit in the afternoon and he would introduce himself then. For a moment: "I don't remember this person. If he comes in the afternoon, let him come to see me. Now it's time for me to handle official business. You can go about your business."
"Sir, don't you want to eat something first?" the steward asked.
"Ask someone to bring lunch to the study. By the way, cut some pieces of fruit and bring it over."
"Got it." The butler nodded and left.
In the afternoon, Xiavalo was working on official documents in the study. Suddenly the housekeeper knocked on the door and said: "Sir, the young gentleman who came to visit this morning is here and is waiting in the living room."
"Please. He’ll wait a moment. Forget it, let’s invite him here.”
"Yes."
In the living room, a fallen Hess Bottle was appreciating the precious oil paintings decorated in the hall.
The housekeeper came and said: "Sir, my master invites you to meet in the study, please."
"Well, lead the way."
The red carpet, The dark layout and bright sunlight shine through the large windows on the left into the strict corridor, making it even more oppressive. The bottle followed the housekeeper all the way, and every time he passed a certain distance, a pair of majestic battle armors were displayed on the right side. Some of these battle armors were damaged, and some were still very new, but no matter what the condition, they could all be seen. They all once had their own glorious pages.
Bottle looked at a pair of armor and asked: "I heard that the Christian family has made great contributions to the empire for generations, and many of them have sacrificed their lives for the country. They must be the owners of these armors and weapons."
" That's right." The steward said respectfully, "It is precisely because of the loyal efforts of the Christian family that we can achieve our current glory and glory."
"Hmm~!" Falling Hess Bottle frowned in thought.
Turn a corner and push open the red lacquered wooden door. The butler said: "We are here, sir, please come in."
In the study, Xiavalo was busy with official duties and just looked up. But he found that the man who came in was younger than he thought, and his expression revealed an unusual temperament: "Please sit down, I'm sorry, please wait a moment, the work on my hands will be finished soon."
"It's okay, sir, please take your time." Bo Ping looked at the layout of the study.
The study is neither big nor too small, with bright lights, dark yellow wallpaper, and vermilion-colored bookshelves. Except for a few things needed for office work, there are no extra decorations in the room. It looks like The study room in an ordinary person's home is similar.
Pingzi saw that there was a guest sofa in the study and sat down to wait. Naturally, he tasted the fruits on the table without ceremony.
After a while, Xiavalo finished reviewing the official document in his hand, handed it to the official who had been waiting for a long time and said: "Give this to your Excellency and ask him to deal with this matter first."
< br>“Yes, I will convey it.”
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(End of this chapter)