Chapter 1152 Distrust Ⅱ
Cizera Province in the northwest of Saint Vicoia is a province bordering the outside world, and it is also the place where the power of Death Mafia is most rampant. In the city of Longdan in this province, Celeste Shadow was wandering in a casino and looked at a blond middle-aged man from a distance: "Is this the guy?"
Pate is a prisoner. The helper sent by the sect to help Ying deal with things, he stood beside Ying He nodded and whispered: "The blond-haired one is a subordinate of Reed Pike, the right-hand man in Death Mafia. His name is Soman. This man is fun and gambling, and he likes to cause trouble. I heard from local officials that this guy once He was killed in Longdan City because of a conflict with someone over gambling money. He killed thirteen people, and now the people in Longdan City are as scared as seeing a ghost."
Ying said: "He has killed so many people, and he still dares to gamble here with such arrogance, the officials of the city government. Aren’t you going to arrest him?”
Pei Special said: "Don't dare to arrest me. Death Mafia has been doing evil in Xizela Province for many years. Local officials dare not speak out against them. If the person who arrested them angers them, there will be a bloodbath in the town." Mafia can do it.”
"Bloodbath the town. Oh, he dares to do such a crazy thing, but he is a completely evil force."
Pate said: "Xizela Province is close to the border, and the main force of Death Mafia is Here. Local officials said that their members were spread across two neighboring provinces, and the government also sent troops to encircle and suppress them in the early years. However, due to the large number of dead Mafia people, and the fact that they are entrenched in local villages, towns and cities as a basis, or they have fled abroad and broken into pieces, it is difficult for the army to eliminate them. However, in recent years, they have become more and more rampant. The army has also been cleared twice, but Death Mafia not only did not escape, but also defeated the army. Now Sizera is not so much managed by the imperial government as it is ruled by Death Mafia. Even local officials dare not provoke them easily."
Ying looked at it and smiled: "That's it. Local tyrants threaten the power of the central government. Now that the civil war is over and the foreign war is about to subside, this kind of thing is sacred. The Bikoa Empire is absolutely not allowed to exist. Huh, their end is coming. Pate, let’s leave first.”
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The Royal Palace of Black Crystal City. In the parliament hall, the ministers and officials discussing the matter were discussing the situation on the front line, each expressing their own opinions.
"Your Majesty, the armistice is the empire's top priority right now. The civil war in the royal capital has just ended, and the empire's internal affairs and diplomacy need to be repaired and repaired. Although the front line is defeated, the armistice agreement must still be carried out as planned to give the empire a chance to breathe."
Another minister also said: "I think what the Chancellor said makes sense. Prince Judgment's rebellion has brought great harm to the imperial regime. What your Majesty needs to regain the power of the empire is to stabilize the regime, and to stabilize the regime, you need to let Civilians rest and live in peace, domestic maintenance Maintaining stability is the most important thing. During Zalberg's administration, powerful forces and evil forces were rampant in the empire, and local people suffered greatly. If a stable environment could not be provided to the domestic people, the harm to the empire would be far greater. Far greater than the current border dispute. "
A general stood up and said: "My lord, I have a different view. At this time, a truce with Moyue is tantamount to asking for peace. Moyue has now defeated our army and captured countless officers and soldiers of our country. I will definitely borrow it. This is opening up conditions to the empire and even asking us to Signing some treaties that are unfavorable to the empire. If His Majesty sues for peace with Moyue in this way just after overthrowing Zarberg's regime, this will not only be a heavy blow to the morale of the military and civilians, but also the greatest damage to His Majesty's majesty and power stability. Threat.”
As soon as he finished speaking, someone else said: "General, what you said is wrong. It is true that the empire is eager for peace, but the Demon Moon is also eager for peace talks. The Gripen Empire in the west of the Demon Moon Kingdom It has been several months since millions of troops marched eastward. Compared with the south Mo Yue wants to concentrate on dealing with this country that has been trying to invade as soon as possible. Therefore, even if Mo Yue will put forward some unfavorable conditions in the peace talks after the armistice, they will not go too far. If you want an armistice and peace, tell us Just as eager."
Radat said: "What you said makes sense, but some of you say we should stop, and some say we should fight. Should we stop or fight? Governor Monica? , what’s your opinion? ”
Monica said: "My opinion is similar to that of several adults, but an armistice is more beneficial to the empire."
Radat nodded and asked again: "Governor Mero, what's different about you? Do you have any opinions?”
Governor Mero thought for a while and said: “The armistice agreement was proposed to Moyue by our country. , I’m afraid it’s not good to go back on my word at this time.”
“Yes, yes, Governor Mello mentioned the key point. Zarberg had already deceived Demon Moon once before when the Holy Garden mediated the war. This ceasefire was proposed by our side first. If we go back on it, it will be very bad for our country’s image in the world,” said a minister.
At the conference table, Du An looked at everyone's chatter and glanced at each official one by one. There were many officials coming to discuss this time, including many officials from the royal capital and generals from the Southern Army, but there was no one like Anwuhou or any of Anwuhou's subordinates. He saw this and made up his mind. .
Radat frowned deeply. Although all the ministers expressed their opinions, he still hesitated in his heart and didn't know how to decide. He looked at Du An, who had been silent, and asked: "Du An, you have been silent. Do you have any different opinions?"
Du An shook his head: "I have no objection."
Radat said: "Okay, let's pause the meeting for a while. It's already noon. Let's continue the discussion after lunch." In the afternoon, Radat strolled in the garden, hesitating steps, and various thoughts lingering in his heart. Kind of thoughts. Du An watched from a distance, already thinking about what to say.
“Well, Duane.” When Radat turned around, he saw Duane walking this way: “You came to see me in the garden, is there something wrong?”
Du An bowed his head and said politely, "Your Majesty, I heard from the ministers during today's discussion that they really don't have His Majesty's consideration."
"Oh? What do you say?"
Du An said: "Your Majesty, minister Most of them advocate armistice and peace talks, ostensibly for the sake of national stability and redressing the scourge of war, but in their hearts they only think about the national power and do not consider your Majesty's situation. Since Your Majesty came to the throne, the royal power and the prince have been condemned. Zalberg is in charge of all the government and military affairs of the country. The nobles and civilians in the country only know the merits of Prince Convict, but do not know your majesty's prestige. In addition, Zarberg has been very ambitious in recent years. To protect, to sink Although these images were not His Majesty's inner wish to confuse the Prince with wine and sex, they have created a bad impression on the people of the country, especially the aristocracy. Under such circumstances, the people of the country will undoubtedly feel that His Majesty has regained control of the country. a lot of There is distrust and suspicion. Now that your Majesty has just put down the rebellion, it is time for the people of the country to re-evaluate you. If your Majesty sues for peace with Moyue in a defeated manner... Your Majesty, the people in the country will definitely think. If it is a conviction Prince Zarberg, you will not lose this battle, let alone sue for peace in humiliation."
Radat sighed: "Duane, Duane, these words of yours speak to me. What worries me the most is that it was indeed me who proposed the peace talks. He really wanted to stop this unnecessary war, but at that time Fried counterattacked and won a great victory, and also occupied the Vulcan Mountains. By stopping the war, our army could triumphantly, but now it is defeated, and this failure is the result. The people will definitely blame me , and that’s just what I’m worried about.”
“I know what your Majesty is worried about.” Du An stepped forward and whispered: “You are also worried about Anwu Hou Yanlong, right? ”
"Go on."
Du An said: "Everyone knows that An Wuhou is at odds with His Majesty. Your Majesty has transferred him to the rainforest wasteland for many years, but this time he still remained in the battle of the royal capital. It's really shocking to show such a strong appeal. Fortunately, this time he came to counter a rebellion. It's hard to say whether the generals in the country would follow him if he came to rebel against a coup. Yahei these two people With the influence of Saint Vicoia, Your Majesty, this battle on the front line cannot end in failure no matter what. Only in this way can the people know that without these two people, the empire will still be stable and strong, and only in this way can people remember "Zhuhe knows your majesty's prestige!"
Radat looked at him for a long time and said: "You really spoke to my heart, otherwise I must establish my own prestige." The family is still not under my control. But I must have proposed the truce first. If I go back on my word, not only will the masses talk about it, but it will also have serious consequences internationally. "
Du An said: "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much about this. It has always been the winner and the loser. As long as the war is won, what can those ministers dare to say about you? As for the diplomatic impact, these are matters that diplomats should deal with. They have their own Otherwise, you are not qualified to hold this position. And as long as you win this battle and negotiate with Moyue on fair terms, you can restore a lot of the country's image. Of course, this is just my personal opinion, but Your Majesty, I think you can decide in your mind which is more important, your stable royal power or your temporary national image."
"Hi~!" Radat took a deep breath and thought. After a while he asked: "But can we win this battle?"
Du An said: "Your Majesty shouldn't ask me whether we can win. You have to ask the generals. But as the minister in the parliament said, at this time, the border of the Demon Moon is being attacked by millions of troops from the Holy Gripen Empire. The reason why we couldn't achieve such an effect before was because the troops sent by our country were not enough to panic Mo Yue. As long as we can use more troops from the empire to attack, Mo Yue and Mo Yue can If we are faced with an enemy, we will definitely be defeated. And I am sure that even if Demon Moon is dissatisfied with our country, he will propose peace talks to us, because Saint Bikoya and Demon Moon are equally powerful and evenly matched, and Demon Moon cannot be defeated in a short period of time. Our army. The Lion Eagle Empire has been trying to advance eastward into the hinterland of the Demon Moon for many years, which is a close concern of the Demon Moon Kingdom. Therefore, the Demon Moon can only solve the problem by fighting in the south and west. In addition to the domestic crisis, your majesty's prestige will be established from now on."
Radat asked: "But what if we lose the war?"
"A defeat is nothing more than peace talks. The bad result is to return to the current situation, and it will not be any worse. The Demon Moon will not be able to eat our Saint Bikoa in one fell swoop.”
Radat nodded after listening: "Well, what you said is very reasonable. The battle with the Demon Moon is inevitable and cannot be over yet! However, there are not many generals I can trust around me now. Who should I send?" What about going to war? You need to think about it carefully."
Du An said: "Your Majesty, the time for the parliament is coming soon, why not let the ministers help you think about it."
"Okay, go to the council chamber."
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(End of this chapter)