Chapter 105: Stop fighting?
While everyone was talking about the bright future of canned food in the restaurant, a guard hurried in.
He came to Paul and whispered: "Lord Graiman, Emden's envoy requests your interview."
After hearing this, Paul was still smiling just now. Yingying's face suddenly became solemn, and he said to everyone present in a somewhat heavy tone: "Everyone, the Kent family has sent someone here, and they may have brought the news that we least want to hear."
The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly cooled down, and everyone's expressions became serious.
Bryce cracked the joint of one hand and said, "Is it finally here? Everyone, let us face it bravely."
Paul actually felt a little strange, because according to the latest The intelligence shows that the Kent family should not have assembled its troops yet.
Forget it, let’s not think about it for now. If the soldiers come to block it, if the water comes and the soil comes to cover it, who is afraid of whom?
In order to fully demonstrate his "contempt" for his enemies, Paul ordered the messenger to be brought to the dining room. He was to meet with the messenger while munching on canned meat.
Soon, the messenger was brought over. When he arrived at the restaurant, he frowned slightly and felt extremely unhappy.
It was really rude of the Arda man to plan to talk to him while eating.
Paul asked with an unkind expression: "Why do you, Mr. Messenger, come to Lake Town?"
The messenger saluted him and said: "I came here on the order of the Earl of Kent. Come and convey his hope for peace to you.”
Paul smiled instead: “Oh! Which piece of meat is he going to cut off me this time?”
The messenger said: "Lord Kent has not the slightest intention towards you. The unpleasantness in the last meeting was all due to misunderstanding."
"He asked me to convey his apology to you. The envoy we sent last time did not understand Lord Kent's meaning, and ended up making things a little complicated, causing you a big misunderstanding."
Paul Somewhat unbelievable: "What? Did I hear it correctly?"
"You heard it correctly."
Then the messenger repeated what he just said.
Paul asked: "What about Bailding...?"
The messenger replied: "Lord Kent will no longer ask about this matter."
This is really evil! Paul couldn't believe his ears. It wasn't like he didn't know what kind of person Maltz Kent was. His current behavior was completely inconsistent with his past style.
After continuing to chat for a few words, the envoy was quickly taken down to rest, and everyone discussed the intentions of the Kent family in the restaurant.
“I can’t believe a word of Maltz Kent’s words.”
“The Kent family is definitely secretly brewing some shady conspiracy!”
"You can't say that you want to confuse us and attack Arda while we are relaxed."
Everyone was talking about it. Everyone had a negative view of the Kent family and believed that they must not let their guard down.
Paul ordered: "Bernard, see if Director Cecil has returned to the Intelligence Department. If he is, call him."
Cecil is here because he has something to do. Instead of coming over to try the canned food, he came over quickly with Bernard.
As soon as he came in, he hurriedly said to Paul: "What a coincidence, Lord Graiman, I just want to report to you some important news I just received."
"Oh? Then you can tell me first."
"The Kent family army gathered at Bailan Fort has been disbanded."
Paul stood up suddenly: "Is this serious? "
Cecil said with a determined look: "It's absolutely true, Mr. Grayman."
Paul breathed out: "Cecil, you know that I am looking for you. What's the matter? Someone from the Kent family came just now and expressed Maltz Kent's intention to maintain peace with us. He said that the previous envoy misunderstood his meaning and took it upon himself to make the misunderstanding. "
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Cecil asked: "My lord, what do you think?" Paul said: "How could I believe such nonsense? He either had a bigger conspiracy or encountered some trouble, so he had to stop attacking us. "
Cecil nodded in agreement: "My lord, it is very wise for you to think this way. Once the hungry wolf of the Kent family bites its prey, it will definitely kill him before tearing off a bite of fat. You won’t let it slip.”
Paul told him: “So you have to keep an eye on Emden and don’t let go of any trouble. It’s best to insert a few people into the Kent family.”
"I will continue to keep an eye on Emden. It is difficult to deploy people inside the opponent, but I will try my best."
Cecil agreed.
Paul said to everyone: "No matter what the purpose of the Kent family giving up the war, the pressure on us is finally a little less. But you need to be strong yourself, and you must not put your own safety in the hope that the other party will not We need to continue to strengthen our strength."
He turned his attention to the officers present: "Schroeder, Bryce, and others in the army, the military. I leave it to you."
Schroeder led everyone to stand up and said: "I will obey your order, Lord Count."
Paul turned to everyone and continued: " Then let’s adjust our focus back to economic construction now.”
"Hansel, you can leave for the royal capital in a few days! Our second batch of food for His Majesty the King has been prepared, and we will bring another batch of canned food to the kingdom's army to sell it. I want this kind of thing It's definitely to their liking."
Hansel said happily: "Master Graiman, I will go back and prepare it later. I think you are right. Canned food seems to me. It was simply created specifically for marching and fighting.”
Paul thought to himself: You are right. The can was originally invented by Napoleon with a large reward to solve the problem of long-term storage of military rations. of.
Hansel's return this time is not just as simple as sending food. He also wants to establish a northwest office in the royal capital and leave personnel stationed in the royal capital to be responsible for long-term recruitment of talents and to inquire about the latest news of the kingdom's senior officials. According to the intelligence, several of Cecil's capable men will go to the royal capital with him.
“There are also the southern refugees you mentioned before. If you have the conditions and ability to send them over, you should do your best.”
Hansel responded: "I will pay more attention. His Majesty the King will look at vassals like you who can take the initiative to help the kingdom solve its troubles."
I hope so!
After explaining this matter, Paul announced to everyone: "Everyone, there are so many good things happening today. The clouds of war above our heads are finally about to dissipate. The reason why we say there are so many good things happening is because I still have a lot of good things going on. I have good news to tell you.”
“Yesterday I received a report from Fulan Port Shipyard that our first ‘Slupp Ship’ has been completed!”
Many people are confused. It’s just a ship. Does it make the Earl so happy?
Director Ford explained to those who were confused about the situation: "This kind of ship is not the kind of galley we usually see. Its structure is very different from ordinary ships. It was built for ocean navigation. With it , the ocean-going trade that the Earl mentioned before can be realized."
Everyone suddenly realized that no wonder the Earl was so happy to be able to trade by sea, and he was not afraid that the surrounding lords would unite to blockade Arda.
The administrative officials discussed the good trade prospects, while the officers discussed the development of the navy. Everyone ate food from their own cans while talking, and the atmosphere in the restaurant became relaxed again.
Only the female consultant, Miss Dias, did not look happy. Paul's words about asking Hansel to sell cans to the Kingdom's army reminded her once again of the rebellion in the south.
She thought in her heart: "Oh! I don't know what is going on in the south now. How will my father and sister cope with the current situation."
After being away from home for so long, her resentment towards her father gradually faded away. Erin began to worry about her relatives and the situation in the kingdom. After all, she was the princess of this country.
After thinking about it, she no longer had the intention to stay in the restaurant. After finishing the remaining apples, she stood up and said goodbye to Paul: "Count, I still have work to do. If there is nothing else, I will go back first. The office."
Paul agreed: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, Miss Dias."
Irene bowed slightly to Paul, then turned to leave.
La Di also stood up and said: "Master Graiman, Miss Dias and I will go back together. We still need to communicate with each other."
Paul nodded: "Please, Miss Ladi."
Ladi seemed to notice Irene's mood changes, she took Irene's hand and went back with her.
Looking at the two female consultants leaving, Hansel showed a confused expression.
"I think I have seen that Miss Dias somewhere. Where is she?"
He thought about it but still couldn't remember it, so he shook his head to get rid of his doubts. , began to focus on the canned beef in front of me.
(End of this chapter)