Iruk led the merchant regime, and now they claim to be the Grand Duchy of Suluk.

Modeled after the kingdom of Misha and the elven kings, the merchants established a parliament and elected a chief consul to rule in place of the king.

Fipert Bob of the Chamber of Commerce was elected as the first Speaker of Parliament, and Corvey Rambo, the leader of the local nobility of Iruk, was elected as the first Chief Consul of the Principality.

According to the law drafted by the Principality, the term of office of the Speaker is six years, while the term of office of the Chief Consul is only two years.

With the support of Cove-Rambo, the principality abolished the feudal system and serfdom of the empire, re-measured the land, and distributed it to the peasants in the form of government loans. At the same time, in order to encourage the development of handicrafts in the Principality, the National Assembly established a tax exemption policy for five years.

However, since the new currency of the Grand Duchy of Suluk was not exchanged by any merchants, the new government had to borrow nearly two million imperial gold coins from the Elven King with Locke the Great's surrender to support the implementation of their new strategy.

...

On the afternoon of October 29,

Members of Parliament were arguing in the main hall of Fort Iruk over the issue of when to send troops to attack the town of Tyre.

This issue has been discussed for almost two months, and still no conclusion has been reached.

In fact, the Principality's parliament at this stage is just a decoration...

In Fipert-Bob's own words, the landless aristocracy and the self-righteous rich need a place to show their power.

And it was their Speaker and Chief Consul who really decided the fate of the principalities. The one who can influence the fate of the principality is the elven king of the Naren Forest!

In short, the first country on the continent of Ailan that was truly founded by merchants is still very fragile at this stage, as fragile as a boat that can sink at any time in the waves.

Castle Wing Hall, in the Principality's State Chamber,

Chief Consul Covey Abbott is presiding over a small meeting with the participation of Congressman Fipott Bob, Field Marshal Tra Rensko, Admiral (formerly Deputy Commander of the First Fleet in Yekjar Town) Belém Val, Elf Second General Lizzo Carro, and Fleet Commander Nemero.

The atmosphere of the meeting was somewhat serious ... Marshal Tra Rensco was doing a military briefing, Corway Aboz was gulping on a cigar, Fipott Bob was meticulously taking minutes, and everyone else was listening to Tra Colon's report with their eyelids down.

Tra Rensco's report was about the Civil War in Crewe, and he read the report handed in by MI2 as if he were reading a manuscript, "It is reported that Pedy Reagan will personally go to Seaster Territory to preside over the war against Fort Crane because of Glick's death. ”

"It seems that that Bene Lockton idiot has the Reagan family. Tra Rensco finally couldn't help but add her own feelings.

"But it makes us uncomfortable. Elven General Lizzo Carlo said: "Our original plan was to make the Kru Territory as turbulent as possible and reduce the defensive pressure on the eastern part of the Principality on the Kumar Fortress, but now based on the battle situation in the Kru Territory, it will take less than two months for Pedi Reagan to end the war in the territory." ”

"After all, MI2 has only been established for less than a year, and there is almost no funding, so it is good to be able to achieve the current results. Fipert-Bob shrugged, "Actually, we don't have to worry too much... The Emperor of the Empire would certainly not involve Crewe's army unless it was necessary..."

"War is not a joke. Covey Rambo immediately interrupted Faspat Bob, "Whether or not our attack on Tyre goes well, sooner or later the army of Crewe will join in." ”

"I agree. "So, we have to try to find a way to prevent Crewe's army from joining our war with the Central Empire," said Rizzo Carlo. ”

Marshal Tra Rensko said, "Our original intention was to have the Empire come out of the defensive circle of Tyre and fight us in a decisive battle... But even if we create public opinion to remove Duke Nick from power, the attitude of the Empire towards this war has not changed... So, our upfront plan failed. He played with his pipe and looked at Cove-Rambo, "We have to make up our minds... If the war drags on for another year, we will basically never have a chance to take the Suker Plain again. ”

Admiral Belén Val said, "Isn't there a chance now?" he glanced at the crowd and his gaze fell on Speaker Faportt-Bob, "as long as we have the ability to break through the defenses of Tyre within a month." ”

"Using the forbidden technique?" Cove-Rambo looked at Rizzo Carlo.

"No, our people will not be willing to give up their faith unless necessary. Rizocaro shook his head, "Besides, the Empire has long been prepared, and even if you use the forbidden arts, you won't be able to do much damage to the defense line of Tyre. ”

"Either we concentrate our forces and take out Pedi Reagan in Crewe first, they are now in a civil war. Nemero, the commander of the elven fleet, said, "The city of Kru is less than five hundred miles from the Kumar Fortress... As soon as we take the fortress of Kumar, the city of Crewe will be almost a lamb to the slaughter. ”

His words sent a moment of silence in the room.

"Tyre has an army of more than 100,000 people, and if we concentrate our forces on the Crewe Territory, they can go south at any time!" Corve-Rambo objected first, "Besides, the Mage Tower will certainly not sit idly by and watch us capture the Crewe Territory, and their alliance with the Crewe Territory will not be broken for at least the next ten years." ”

"Then find a way to keep Kru from joining our war with the Central Empire. "Aren't you very good at stirring up?" he looked at Corve-Rambo, "find a way to make the Central Empire and Kru Territory mortal enemies." ”

He spoke in a tone with obvious mockery, which made Coway-Rambo and the others look a little dissatisfied.

"Your Excellency Nemero, you are facing the Chief Consul of the Grand Duchy of Suluk, and if you do not change your tone, then please leave this room. Marshal Tra Rensco did not hesitate to refute Nemero's impudence.

"I'm just telling the truth. Somero immediately looked at Marshal Tra Rensko.

"I have the impression that elves should be the epitome of elegance and beauty. Admiral Belen-Val chuckled, "but I don't see any noble qualities in you, and you're even more stupid and ridiculous than the people in the slums of El Luk." ”

"You..."

"You go back to the fleet and rest, General. Lizzo Carlo said coldly with his head sideways.

"You're on their side?"

Rizzo Carlo stared at Nemero with a blank face, "I'm just exercising the power in my hands, because I have the right to let you go back to the fleet and stay quiet." ”

"Yes, you have that right. Neyroo didn't refute, he instantly retracted all his expressions and quickly exited the conference room.

"I'm very sorry. Lizzo Carlo looked at Cove-Rambo and said, "However, I personally think that General Nemero's proposal can be considered... The orcs did a good job with the Cullen Collar strategy. ”

"It's almost impossible, because the Empress of the Empire is Pedy Reagan's own sister. Cove-Rambo's gaze couldn't help but move to Fiportt Bob next to him, "Is that possible?"

Fipott-Bob immediately said, "Unless the Emperor orders Duke Nick to be hanged." ”

"The emperor was a little stupid, but he wasn't so stupid. Belén Val shook his head.

Tra Rensco whispered, "It doesn't have to be the emperor's hands, others will have the same effect. He seemed to be saying to himself, "Now that all the power of the Crewe Territory is concentrated in the hands of two people, Peddy Reagan and Duke Nick, if..."

He didn't go on,

But everyone understood what he was trying to say.

The meeting room is quiet... Everybody has to wonder if it's feasible.

"It's difficult," Fippert-Bob's tone was skeptical, "if it is forced, there may be a chance or two of success in it, but everything we have done in the Middle Empire and Crewe will be in vain." ”

"The success rate is too low, and it doesn't match the price paid at all. "Belén Val is cautious.

"I thought I could give it a try. Cove-Rambo took a quill pen and wrote quickly on the paper, saying as he wrote: "Before winter comes, the war must be fought. He looked up and looked at Lizzocaro, "It's not something to discuss." ”

"I agree, the empire can't be given much time to recover. Lizzo Carlo immediately spoke.

"Guys, I have two new friends to introduce you to. Fipott-Bob tapped lightly on the edge of the table and stood up, and as the crowd watched, he walked to the door of the conference room, opened it, and whispered a few words to the private entourage outside.

A few seconds later, a middle-aged man in a crimson silk shirt appeared in the doorway, and behind the middle-aged man was a young man with a sallow face.

Fibot Bob invited the two into the conference room, and first pointed to the middle-aged man and introduced, "This is Daric Danny, you may have known him for a long time." As Derick Danny greeted the crowd, Fipert Bob pointed to the young man and said, "This is Muvet Feller, the new MI2 chief." ”

...

The Central Empire, the imperial capital of Suke.

Since the end of the Orc War last year and the cabinet issued a series of post-war recovery policies, the oldest city of mankind has begun to gradually recover. And the establishment of the Kwyn Town Trade Zone has allowed the maximum recovery of Suke City.

The Lion Castle under the Golden Lion Banner was still as majestic and majestic as ever, and he was entrenched in the middle of the city, looking down on the entire Suke Plain.

In the back hall of the Lion Castle, in the newly established Emperor's office, the young Emperor Sinda held a secret report from the Lion Castle guards and exchanged views with his prime minister, Marquis of Woz-Pedro.

"The rebels will attack the town of Tyre within the winter. Sinda stretched out her hand to rub her forehead, but he felt that this would lose the majesty of the emperor, so he gently touched his crown and threw the secret report to the prime minister, "It is conservatively estimated that the army led by Elok is at least 200,000. ”

"The combined forces of the elven king, werewolves, and rebels are at least 250,000 people. Woz Pedro said solemnly: "Moreover, more than 100,000 people belong to the elite troops. He smiled, "With the defensive line built by Tyr, and the help of the Paladin's Legion, even if you give another 100,000 to the rebels, it won't help. ”

Sinda nodded subconsciously, but then shook her head again.

Woz-Pedro continued: "Besides, with the threat of the Kekuma fortress in the eastern part of the Iruk territory, the rebels did not dare to attack the Tyre town defense with all their might. ”

"Kuma Fortress..."Every time the Emperor heard about Kuma Fortress, he felt as if a needle had been stuck in his chest, because this fortress was originally a military fortress directly under the Central Empire.

"What has Pedy Reagan been doing lately?" the emperor subconsciously asked.

"The captain of the Fort Kawar guard was stabbed to death in the territory of Bane-Lockton at Fort Harryon... The entire Krewe was plunged into a civil war because of this. Woz-Pedro shrugged, "Baron Pedi needs to prove to the nobles of Crewe that he is capable of ruling them. ”

Emperor Sinda was stunned, "Is there really a fight?"

"Of course, this is exact intelligence. ”

"The trade area of Nakwyn..."

"There will definitely be an impact!" Woz-Pedro said firmly, "The rebels will definitely attack the town of Tyre during the civil war in Crewe," he lowered his eyelids slightly and was silent for a few seconds before suggesting, "You should probably stop the civil war in Crewe in the name of the Emperor and let them concentrate all the assembled soldiers in the Kumar fortress, so that the rebels will be pinned down by at least 60,000 to 100,000 troops." ”

"That's what you think?" said Zindah, staring at the Imperial Prime Minister.

Woz-Pedro raised his eyes to meet the Emperor's gaze, "If you have any questions, we can talk to Duke Nick first." ”