The Council Chamber of Twilight, after the Soul Meeting.

After more than ten seconds of silence, Emerson was the first to open his eyes: "Everyone, Your Majesty's will, I believe you are all clear?"

As a military advisor, Cumberland, who was sitting on the side, muttered to himself: "Can you form a fleet that can bring back 10,000 people and raid Guwei City......"

Emerson turned his gaze to the Raglans, who were in charge of the commercial department, "How many ships can the kingdom have at its disposal at the moment?"

Lady Raglan gave the answer without hesitation: "In the middle of this month, a new Karak three-masted cargo ship was launched, and with the addition of the previous 'Black Pearl', 'San Sidlo', and 'Holy Will', there are currently four ships available to the kingdom. ”

Mr. Raglan added: "The four ships, the largest of which has a capacity of 220 people and the smallest one that has less than 150 people, can only carry about 700 people together. ”

Emerson crossed his arms over his chest, looked at the mural on the top of the council chamber, and sighed deeply: "It's only 700 people...... It's too far from His Majesty's request. ”

Cumberland suddenly said, "There's a way. ”

Emerson looked at him.

"Hire all the ships available in the kingdom!" Cumberland said, stroking his beard, "We can rent the cargo ships of the Southern Empire, the warships of the North Island tribes, and even the fishing boats of the surrounding residents." ”

Ulysses asked, "Will such a large-scale charter of ships attract the attention of the enemy?"

Cumberland shook his head slightly: "First, Ulster is in turmoil inside, not to mention that they are still fighting with Connaught, and they have no time to take care of the dynamics at sea; ”

Terrence made a calculation on the paper, and later asked Mrs. Raglan, "The lease and deposit of the ship will be a large expense, can the kingdom afford it?"

The latter's face had no worry on his face at all: "Please rest assured, with the current financial resources of the kingdom, let alone rent, even if you buy all these ships, it will not be a problem." ”

Hearing this, Cumberland set his sights on Huggins: "Regarding this plan, it must be kept absolutely secret......"

Huggins bowed slightly and said in a low voice, "Please rest assured, the xenomorph forces in Twilight Xi'an will monitor the entire city around the clock. ”

Cumberland nodded slightly, and then looked at the people around him, he suddenly found that Emerson hadn't spoken much since the end of the soul meeting, so he asked, "As the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, what do you think of His Majesty's plan?"

Emerson shook his head and said to the rest of the attendees, "Please do your own work according to Your Majesty's will." ”

Watching the others walk out of the door, Cumberland looked at Emerson, "Do you have something to say about Your Majesty's plan?"

"The Ulster Kingdom is currently in a state of internal and external trouble, at this time, the use of a large fleet to raid the port of Guyi, rescue a large number of slaves as a source of soldiers, although this plan has a high risk, but once successful, it will completely open up the strategic situation in the north, I fully support this plan. I'm thinking about something else right now......"

Cumberland was a little curious: "Another thing?"

"If Your Majesty's raid can succeed this time, then it means that the puppet regime of the kingdom has successfully gained a foothold in the northern territory. Refugees from the Holy Acropolis, then, have a place to settle. ”

When Cumberland heard Emerson's words, he said in surprise: "You want to resettle the refugees of the Holy Acropolis with the barbarians? Have you forgotten that the Holy Acropolis has just ended a war with the northern barbarians!"

The latter reminded the former: "The former enemy of the Acropolis was the combined forces of Ulster and Connaught. And the barbarian tribes in the south were just forced to participate in this battle. Moreover, the puppet regime in the north is now fighting against the Ulster Kingdom, which is also in line with the psychology of the Holy Acropolis and the barbarian tribes. ”

Cumberland thought for a moment and asked another question: "If the refugees of the Holy Acropolis are arranged in the barbarian territory in the north, it also means that the Dusk West Kingdom will completely tear its face with the church. ”

"Could it be worse than it is now?" Emerson asked rhetorically, "Containing xenomorphs, apostates, and scholars, Twilight has done everything that can offend the Church." Don't you notice that after the Battle of the Silver Ring, the Church has turned all its attention to us?"

Cumberland recalls the actions of the Church, stationing troops at the border, sheltering refugees, and intervening in the internal affairs of the Holy Acropolis...... The Church's recent actions seem to be fighting for control of the Holy Acropolis, but in fact they are actually trying to curb the development of Twilight.

Emerson frowned and said, "Originally, the Battle of the Silver Ring was not over, and we still had the army of the Silver Ring and the Barbarians to help contain the power of the Church. But now that the Kingdom of the Silver Ring has fallen, the only barrier in front of us is gone, and the Church is finally free to clean us up. ”

"The three dioceses of the Church of the Father span more than half a continent and cover more than 120 kingdoms. So many countries, with just a holy letter from the Pope, will consider Twilight City as a heresy, and His Majesty's ruling base will be declared illegal. At that time, our southern neighbor, Lone Rock City, will be able to cut off our trade routes with naval troops, and the Iron Cavalry of the Holy Acropolis can step into the Moon Creek Plain, which has no natural dangers or defenses, through the military fortress of Watchtower, and the Silver Ring City, the Northern Quarry and even the Dusk West City will be completely exposed to the arrows of the enemy legions. ”

Cumberland's expression became grim: "So, isn't the future of Twilight City dark?"

Emerson was silent for a long time, and then said, "In the face of this disadvantaged situation, Twilight City has three solutions. ”

"Three ways?"

"Let's start with the worst way. If His Majesty's strategy for the north goes smoothly and the puppet regime can gain a foothold in the north, then Dusk West City will have a final retreat. If, I mean, everything goes in a worst direction, we may have to abandon Twilight and move all of our people, technology, and wealth to the north......"

Cumberland's eyes widened, "Give up Twilight, you know what you're talking about?!"

Emerson glared at him: "I said! This is the worst way! I think Your Majesty also has the same idea, so he opened a second stronghold in the north, so that one day, it can be used by the great retreat of the Dusk Kingdom......"

Cumberland rubbed his forehead: "Let's talk about the other two ways!"

"Let's talk about a slightly better way. At present, the "king's faction" that the Holy Acropolis originally maintained neutral has gradually defected to the "liberal" and "ecclesiastical faction" as the old king's health deteriorates day by day. The mission led by Dion supported the liberal ascendancy, and the church mission naturally supported the church faction, and the two were evenly matched at present, but according to the information sent from the front, the situation was not optimistic. But if the liberal candidates for the throne can succeed in ascending to the throne, then Twilight can form an alliance with the Holy Acropolis and fight for a buffer barrier for the kingdom. Of course, I'm talking about the best-case scenario. ”

Cumberland clasped his arms in front of his chest and shook his head helplessly: "The matter of the throne of the Holy Acropolis is not something that can be determined simply. Didn't you say, there's one last way?"

Emerson was silent for a moment.

Cumberland cast a puzzled look.

Emerson looked up at the cross in the center of the council chamber: "The last resort is - overthrow the church!"

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