Chapter 521: Attitude towards Meliyati
The attitude towards Meliyati has always been a twilight zone within the Salvation Army.
Generally speaking, the attitude towards a certain force can be reflected from the commentary articles of the Cardinal or His Majesty the Holy Sun in "Pravda".
Of course, these articles have to be polished by the privy monks of the Order of the Holy Father.
After all, these monks who worship the Holy Father are the Holy Word sect taught by Horn himself, and have a relatively deep understanding of the goals, location and future development of the Salvation Army.
In the previous issues of the newspaper, Horn published articles almost every time, expressing his attitude towards the church, the Church of the Thousand Valleys and Prince Condé, the Black Snake Bay and the Joan Party, and the Juanoist monastery.
The church has good intentions, but it has been controlled by traitors and has gone astray. Qianhe River Valley cannot learn from them and must believe in the Messiah religion with Qianhe River Valley characteristics.
The Church of Thousand Valleys and Prince Condai, the devil among devils, the terminator among devils, the devil controls the church due to the church's negligence.
Black Snake Bay and Ruo'an Party, although not religious, are wise and are lost sages who can be preached and developed.
The Juanoist monastery, brothers with the same faith, is just a little too conservative.
So far, Horn and Meliati have not communicated much, and their attitudes towards each other are vague allies on the surface.
As a vassal of Meliati, Count Sechinger of North has the same attitude problem towards Meliati as the Sun Rebels.
If the two parties are friends in the future, what about changing the flags?
But the problem is, Horn can only be sure that they are allies now, but not sure if they will be in the future.
Although there is currently no substantive alliance treaty between the two sides, whether it is Horn attacking Rapids City or Meliati resisting the Imperial Company, there is a tacit understanding.
Even Horn felt a little too tacit at times.
In the only two exchanges of letters, neither of them mentioned any nutritious topics, but he always felt that there was some familiarity and ambiguity in the words of the Grand Duchess Meliati.
But they have never even met in person. Could it be that I am too trusting?
Throwing away the random thoughts in his mind, Horn continued to listen to the discussion in the conference hall.
"A group of rebels under our banner. Many of them are bandits. What they do is no better than bandits? Why should we stand up for them?" Busak said with a frown.
"But if the Saint Sun Rebels are really allowed to use the banner of Meliati, our last supporters in Hotam County will be gone." In the meeting hall, Madeleine rarely expressed his objections.
"Yes, the refugee group was originally on our side." Jeanna echoed.
In the borders of Hotam County, or in other words, the borders except Langsander County, the people of Qianhe River Valley respect Meliati over Horn.
In the eyes of many Qianhe River Valley people, especially among the rich farmers and monks, the Salvation Army wanders around without attacking, and the Duke of Hema Stone is the main force against the enemy.
Only the refugees and public farmers will support the Salvation Army becoming the lord.
It's just that they don't have much strength, so they don't have much say.
In this uprising war, Meliati's opinion is not a matter of whether or not one wants to consider it, but an issue that must be considered.
It's a pity that Meliya mentioned that the relationship with them is quite vague now, and there has never been a suitable opportunity to have a sincere conversation.
Andre, the leader of the Saint Sun Rebel Army, is a smart man. Although he controls the real power, Warren Taylor is the nominal supreme leader.
Once the two sides conflict, they will gain nothing except adding laughter to the enemy.
By transferring a problem to the Salvation Army, the problem becomes the Salvation Army's.
If the Salvation Army can solve the winter problem of Saint Sun Army, then he can completely listen to Warren Taylor's opinion.
If the Salvation Army wants both, it would be forcing someone to do something difficult. Andre would have no pressure to split or persuade Warren Taylor.
In the matter of the Saint Sun Rebel Army, Horn wanted the support of the nobles, because it could expand the strength of the Saint Sun Rebel Army and lay the foundation for the subsequent summer counterattack.
If this is acceptable, there is a possibility that Meliati will take advantage of the rebels to pick peaches. But does it really matter who picked the peach? Do we have to capture Hotam County by ourselves?
It seems that there is no agreement that the first to enter Hotam County will be the King of Thousand Valleys.
“If they don’t agree, other rebels will agree, so what’s the use of our opinions?”
“Then it’s better to say that we are right. They have no control."
"The goal is to win the Thousand River Valley War, not for us to capture Hotam County."
"Aren't you afraid that Meliati will steal our victory?"
After two rounds of quarrels, the balance in Horn's heart gradually tilted, and he finally made the final decision: "Okay Come on, stop arguing and let them agree to the nobles’ request.”
Anyway, he does not have the ability to control the entire Thousand River Valley for the time being, and he will definitely occupy a corner with Meliati in the future.
Although these nobles are enemies in the long run, their current main goal is to eliminate the Church of the Thousand Valleys.
We can’t ignore priorities and push everyone to the opposite side.
Horn doesn't mind being hypocritical when it's time to do so.
Just like the alliance with the Kingdom of France, future generations may give him the reputation of being a French spy, but he doesn't care.
If we launch an attack on Hotam County in the future, if these nobles can defect, how many good young men with firm beliefs will be spared.
As for these nobles, they can kill some, suppress some, and win over some just like Horn did in Yibe Township and Jinhe Township.
As for dormant and then rebellious, then they will definitely not live as long as Horn, nor as long as witches such as Jeanne and Catherine.
If the so-called hibernation is passed to the second generation, I'm afraid there will never be a chance to rise again.
Just like the Kush noble boys at Frick Middle School, when they grow up and have a choice between rebellion and piety, the vast majority of them will choose piety.
As for the ownership of the Saint Sun Rebel Army, Horn didn't care, to put it a bit cold-bloodedly.
What he cares about is whether the reform achievements in the three southeastern counties can be retained? Can the church forces be driven out from Qianhe Valley? Is Meliati capable of holding the fruits of victory in the War of Independence?
If these three can be satisfied, then the first stage of Qianhe Valley's independence will be successful. The so-called welfare of the faithful is a matter that will be considered after victory.
You have to survive first and then develop.
Even if Meliati becomes the Prince of Thousand Valleys, Horn will not object.
As long as the Ether Spire is in hand and Clockwork Industry is given time, the three counties will be enough to burst out an army to resist the imperial army.
He has the confidence.
As for the refugees who are unwilling to surrender in the Saint Sun Rebel Army, they can just quit the rebel army and be sent to Langsand County.
"I have a proposal." Busak suddenly raised his hand and said, "How about this? Doesn't Earl Sechinger want to go from Daze Township to Mound County, and then take the mountain road to Honey River Township to meet the gray horse knight? With Duchess Meliati?
In that case, just give this letter to him and give it to Meliati.
Of course, we agree at the same time. Andre's opinion, while sending the letter, to test her sincerity and attitude."
"Okay, let's do it, this Count Sechinger is the first one on this issue. The second handling opinion is written, try our best to show our friendship and eliminate their prejudice, after all, he is going to meet Meliyati." Horn finally set the tone and knocked the wooden hammer.
“Then who will do this?”
Horn dipped his quill in ink and wrote Busac's name next to the issue document: "Let Busac and Murat arrange it."
(End of this chapter)