Chapter 554: A Soldier Who Surrenders Without a Fight
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Leo decided to go on the attack: "And please don't forget, all the assumptions we just said are based on the fact that you can defeat the Scarlet Knights led by Duke Lean in the battle that will be held. But with all due respect, if you really think that your men will be able to crush the enemy on the other side, then I'm afraid you should charge into battle with your army now, instead of talking to me here. ā
Although Leo did not understand military strategy, as long as he thought about it a little, anyone could see the current situation clearly - neither Prime Minister Paul nor Duke Leanne was sure of victory, otherwise the war would have started long ago, and the current confrontation would not have been possible.
You must know that the two sides have bet almost everything in this battle for the throne - personal fate, the future of the family, the lives of thousands of followers, and of course, the most important thing is the emperor crown of the first empire on the mainland.
These bets are so tempting that they far exceed the temptation of any treasure in the world, but it is precisely because both sides of the gamble have completely given their own that either side of the gamble must be cautious.
The loser in this battle will not have any chance to make a comeback, but will be directly knocked into the dust, end up with no bones left, and even completely destroy the luck and future of the entire family, and even the life.
That's why Leo was convinced that he could convince Prime Minister Paul, who he couldn't afford to lose.
The expression on Prime Minister Paul's face began to fluctuate slightly, hesitation and thought quietly flashed across his face, and it could be seen from his eyes that there was a very fierce psychological struggle going on in the Prime Minister's heart, and he even frowned unconsciously.
After a few more moments, Prime Minister Paul finally spoke: "You just said that if I support the eldest princess, then I will receive a rich reward from her, right?" ā
As soon as this sentence came out, Leo was overjoyed in his heart, and it was obvious that the Prime Minister's tone had begun to loosen.
So Leo immediately said: "Of course, I believe you also know very well that Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is in urgent need of help at this moment, your help will be a relief for Her Royal Highness, once Her Royal Highness the eldest princess ascends the throne as the emperor, she will definitely not forget your great achievements." ā
Prime Minister Paul glanced up at Leo, "I'd like to know the details of this 'big reward' right now. ā
That's where the benefits come in.
The Prime Minister's meaning is obvious, you want me to work for your eldest princess? Then take some benefits first, who is this empty mouth and white teeth fooling?
Leo became more stable when he heard this, you must know that the current Leo is not afraid of Prime Minister Paul's benefit, but he is afraid that he does not want benefits!
What is one of the most recurring phenomena in officialdom? That, of course, is compromise and deal!
But there is also a premise for trading, that is, you must pay something to me, and then I will pay you some benefits, which is called trading. If the other party doesn't want your stuff at all, then the deal is out of the question.
Now that Prime Minister Paul has opened his mouth to ask for benefits, what does that mean? It can only be said that he is already planning to make this deal with the eldest princess!
In other words, as long as Leo can give enough benefits on behalf of the eldest princess, Prime Minister Paul will immediately lead his army to join him!
It was only at this time that Leo really put his heart back in his stomach.
If it was someone else who stood here and asked for benefits, then Leo probably wouldn't be so easy at the moment, but Prime Minister Paul was different.
Because what this prime minister wants, what he desires, is really something that Leo, and even the whole world, knows!
So Leo spoke: "Honorable Prime Minister, I can tell you about Her Royal Highness the eldest princess now. When Her Royal Highness the eldest princess succeeds to the throne, you, the honorable Duke Paul, will still be the most honorable of the court of the great Spany Empire - Prime Minister! ā
Leo paused, and then glanced meaningfully at Prime Minister Paul in front of him: "The real Prime Minister! ā
After hearing this, Prime Minister Paul's eyes suddenly lit up, his breathing became rapid, and even his face was a little red.
Some people may wonder, isn't this Prime Minister Paul the Prime Minister now? Why was Leo so excited when he promised him an official position that clearly belonged to him now?
Of course, this is not without reason, the real reason lies in the phrase that Leo said - "the real Prime Minister".
What is the real Prime Minister? That is, of course, the chief minister of the Spany Empire who is above 10,000 people under one person, who holds the power of the government in his hands, and can make the continent tremble with a stomp!
Before the celebration, everyone knew that the Spany Empire had two prime ministers, one was the titular Prime Minister of the Empire, Duke Paul, and the other was the Empire's "shadow prime minister" Minister of the Interior, Edgar.
Prime Minister Paul's status is undoubtedly more noble, but when it comes to power, he was killed three streets in seconds by Edgar, who should have been his subordinate!
Why this is happening is not because Charles XVI put most of the prime minister's power that Prime Minister Paul should have directly into Edgar's hands!
It is precisely because of the cold reception of Charles XVI that Prime Minister Paul made up his mind to support the second prince Julian as a puppet, because he wants to regain the power he should have!
And Leo's promise is equivalent to showing that the eldest princess will really return the part of the power that belonged to the prime minister to the prime minister who has been used as a vase for many years in the future!
This is exactly what Prime Minister Paul has always longed for and dreamed of - power!
Of course, even if this is the case, the power of the prime minister of the whole body cannot be compared with the power obtained after the emperor is overthrown, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is far from the world, after all, what is obtained after the emperor is the real emperor's power!
But Prime Minister Paul knows very well in his heart that he seems to be beautiful at this moment, but in fact he is already on the verge of failure, and it is indeed just like what Leo said, unless a miracle happens, he will not say anything about the power of the emperor, and he will already die at all!
Don't look at Prime Minister Paul's troops and Duke Lian's troops, but Prime Minister Paul knows very well that if he really fights, his side will almost definitely lose!
To be defeated is to die!
In this almost desperate situation, Leo, the little one, suddenly jumped out and made a proposal that would not only save Prime Minister Paul's own life, but even restore the power of Prime Minister.
Think about it, what more could our Prime Minister Paul ask for now than to thank Heaven for mercy?
At this moment, Leo is simply his super lucky star in the eyes of Prime Minister Paul, and he can't wait to kiss Leo on the face a few times!
When all the joints were figured out, Prime Minister Paul no longer had the slightest hesitation, and stretched out his palm to Leo: "Your Excellency Leo, from now on, I and these soldiers under my command will be completely obedient and loyal to Her Royal Highness the Noble Eldest Princess, and I hope that we can cooperate happily in the future." ā
Leo's face also showed a happy smile, and he reached out and slapped Prime Minister Paul in the air: "Happy cooperation!" ā
From this moment on, Prime Minister Paul and more than 20,000 soldiers of the Silver Wing Knights were officially under the command of the eldest princess!
A huge sense of satisfaction welled up in Leo's heart, and his whole body couldn't help but feel a little fluttery.
He didn't spend a single soldier, didn't do anything, and just relied on his three-inch incorruptible tongue to successfully persuade Prime Minister Paul, the first minister of the Spany Empire, and the 25,000 elite Silver Wing Knights led by Prime Minister Paul!
This is a feat that no Sanctuary powerhouse, even a Super Sanctuary or a demigod can do, but Leo has done it!
Without a fight - a soldier who surrenders!
Leo took a deep breath, tried his best to calm down from the great joy, and then took out a token from his bosom and handed it to Prime Minister Paul: "Prime Minister, please send someone to hold this token quickly, and inform Her Royal Highness the eldest princess and the Marquis of Habs above the palace gate of our good news." ā
Prime Minister Paul took the token, and the expression on his face was a little puzzled: "Your Excellency Leo, this matter is very important, I am afraid that it will be difficult for a token to gain the trust of Her Royal Highness the eldest princess. ā
"Nope." Leo smiled mysteriously, then reached out to the west side of the square, where Duke Leanne and his twenty-five thousand Scarlet Knights gathered, "I have more important things to do, Prime Minister. ā