In the imperial palace of the Royal City, the Seventeenth 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 formulate a disaster relief plan for the affected areas. Your Majesty, this is a draft. Please take a look." A minister in front of the conference table handed over the draft form.
Otillet XVII looked at it and said: "Well, let's do it like this. We must ensure that every disaster-stricken person has adequate living security. Are there any other government affairs? If not, let's start with the focus of this meeting.
.Dolores, how is the situation on the front line now?"
Dolores Curry Sean reported: "The southern front is currently stable, and the summer counteroffensive operation code-named 'Reverse Shield' has gained a certain advantage. The nearest San Picco runner-up is now stationed fifty kilometers south of the Black City.
.According to intelligence, there are signs of troop mobilization again in the Kingdom of San Vicoia. It is not yet clear how many troops were mobilized. As for the northwest, the Gripen Empire's army is pressing down on the border. The offensive is very fierce, and the frontline positions have repeatedly changed hands. Overall
Our army has been in a passive defensive position, but has not suffered a major defeat yet, but is facing very high 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
It's very big. After achieving initial victory, it will be more beneficial for us to initiate peace talks."
An official said: "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, although Saint Bikoya has suffered a temporary defeat, it will not accept the request for peace talks. Moreover, the rush for peace talks may cause Sindmore to misjudge the current situation and increase the number of troops.
It 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: "Saint Bikoya has been hostile to our country for a long time and will not misjudge our situation. Currently, Saint Bikoya does not send many soldiers to the front line, and our country has a close relationship with the Gripen.
They will also pay close attention to the war situation in the country. It is indeed unlikely that Sindmore will accept the peace talks at this time. But the purpose of sending peace talk information is not limited to Saint Vicoia. The Holy Garden has always opposed large-scale international wars, and
Since Saint Vicoia started the war, it has made other countries between the two countries uneasy. By publishing the request information for peace talks in a public way, firstly, we can get more support from the Holy Garden and other countries, and secondly, we can increase the
The dissatisfaction of the people in the Great Saint Bikoa against this war.”
The Seventeenth Generation looked at Christine Schiavaro: "What's your opinion?"
Xiavalo said: "The information on the peace talks is indeed necessary. The more than 3 million troops from the Gripen Empire are our biggest crisis at present. If the war with Saint Vicoia breaks out again, we will be in a very unfavorable situation.
.According to the intelligence about St. Bikea, the launch of this war was proposed by Clemion Zalberg, the prince of St. Bikea. At present, the royal power of the King of St. Bikea has fallen by the wayside, and his power has been taken away by Zarberg.
Borg has one hand, and the political situation in Sindmoor has changed. I am afraid that launching this war has other purposes."
"War has always been the best way to centralize power, which 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 said that it is very possible to use war to cultivate one's power in the army. Once Zalberg is allowed to complete the military affairs, it may be time for Sindmoor to change its situation. Based on this analysis, Saint
The king of Bikea probably doesn’t want this war, and Zalbog’s main goal is not war, so there is not no room and basis for peace talks.”
"Well, that makes sense." The Seventeenth Emperor nodded: "What about the war situation in the northwest?"
Chiram continued: "The Gripen Empire's 3 million troops are pressing down on the border, and the king is using all the strength of the country to conquer it. Moreover, the situation is quite unfavorable for our army. There is absolutely no possibility for Edinas to withdraw its troops. Facing the invasion of the Gripen, the only option is to fight back.
Use strong fists to keep them out of the country. I talked about this with Lord Christine before the meeting, and he also thinks so."
Sean said: "Although the biggest enemy of Demon Moon is Saint Bikoa, the greatest threat to Demon Moon in recent years is the Holy Gripen Empire. In the past, the Gripen Empire often had border conflicts with Demon Moon, but a large-scale war broke out
The number of times is not many, but in the past ten years, the conflict between the two countries has intensified, and the Gripen has repeatedly led large armies to invade. After Kulizarid took over the power, the Gripen's aggressive ambitions have rapidly expanded, and the scale of the war has become stronger than before.
Several times. 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 become our primary goal. The border battle has been going on for nearly two months without a major defeat, and King Kulizarid's personal expedition has been blocked.
, the spirit must have begun to be affected. As long as our army continues to hold on for a while, when the Gripen Empire loses its spirit, it will be our time to counterattack and win."
The Seventeenth World said: "The strategy of the Gripen Empire being our country's primary goal is correct, and it is also a battle that must be won. The Gripen Empire's army has always been strong, and winning this victory will serve as a warning to other countries.
Although Mo Yue advocates a peaceful policy, Mo Yue will not be merciful in the face of invasion by powerful forces! That's it for today's meeting. The determined strategy will still be based on the policy of focusing on the western front and secondary on the southern front. The meeting adjourned.
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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 am already on my 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, the Seventeenth World saw Alice rushing toward him.
"Love...Alice!" The Seventeenth Brother shouted and hugged Alice tightly in his arms.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Father, dad, dad..."
Seeing her long-lost relatives and her missed father, Alice was so full of words that she couldn't say anything out. She could only cry uncontrollably and call out the word "father".
"You are back, my good daughter, you are finally back..." The sobs come from the father's love for his daughter. No matter who he is, even if he is a high and mighty king, he cannot help but reveal his feelings in the face of his missing daughter.
"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 how much she cared about her family.
Reluctance, such longing. It turns out that her heart has never left this palace, and it turns out that her desire to travel is not as firm as she thought. Alice cried in her father's arms for a long time, and finally... in the end she just said
He said: "I'm sorry."
After bathing and changing clothes, I saw my mother when I came out.
"Let mother take a look at you. How are you doing outside?" Athena gently stroked her daughter's face and shed tears, all of which fell on her daughter's heart.
"I...I'm fine, I'm living a good life." Alice wanted to show her home-going smile, but the tears on her face couldn't stop flowing. At this moment, she realized how fragile her feelings were.
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"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 so warm.
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On the other side, Xiavalo returned home after the meeting, 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, including businessmen and officials from other places, and I have dealt with them all. Oh, but a young man came to see you, sir.
It’s something important.”
"Huh? Young man."
"Yes, he is a very good-looking young man with a special temperament. I asked him to leave his name but he didn't say anything. He only said that he would come to visit me in the afternoon and he would introduce himself then."
"Oh." Xiavalo thought about it for a moment: "I don't remember this person. If he comes in the afternoon, let him come to see me. Now I should go to deal with official business, you can go about your business."
"My lord, don't you want to eat something first?" the steward asked.
"Ask someone to bring lunch to the study. By the way, cut some fruit and bring it over."
"I know." 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 has arrived and is waiting in the living room."
"Ask him to wait a moment. Forget it, let's just ask him to come here."
"yes."
In the living room, a fallen Hess Bottle was appreciating the precious oil paintings that decorated the hall's fabrics.
The housekeeper came and said: "Sir, my master invites you to meet in the study, please."
"Well, lead the way."
The red carpet, dark furnishings, and bright sunlight shone through the large windows on the left and shone in the strict corridor, making it even more oppressive. The bottle followed the housekeeper all the way, and every time he passed a certain distance, there was a door on the right.
There is a pair of majestic battle armors on display. Some of these battle armors are damaged, and some are still very new, but no matter what their condition, it can be seen that they all once had their own glorious page.
Bo Bo 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 sacrificed their lives for the country. I guess they are the owners of these armors and weapons."
"That's right." The butler said respectfully: "It is precisely because of the Christian family's loyal dedication that we can achieve our current glory and glory."
"Hmm~!" Fallen Hess Bottle frowned in thought.
After turning a corner and pushing open the red painted wooden door, the butler said: "We're here, sir, please come in."
In the study, Xiavalo was busy with official duties. He just raised his head and found that the man who came in was younger than he thought, and his expression revealed an unusual temperament: "Please sit down, sorry please."
Just a moment, the work at hand will be finished soon."
"It's okay, sir, please take your time." Bo Ping looked at the layout of the study.
The study room is neither big nor too small. It has 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 similar to a study room in an ordinary person's home.
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Ping Ping saw that there was a guest sofa in the study and sat down to wait. Naturally, he tasted the fruits on the table without hesitation.
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."