There are indeed nobles in Shinkoku.

But it is only a position of honor, and there is no real power or benefit.

The Dominion has been extinct for many years.

The modern Dominion, first of all, has full administrative power and can build up an army. However, whether it has diplomatic power and the right to declare war on foreign countries depends on the agreement with the suzerain. Sovereignty belongs to the suzerain.

Salante was silent.

He was wary of Tucker's apparent need for "land."

Tucker said: "Your Majesty, this is to resolve the contradictions and dilemmas between us. ”

"After leaving Xinlong, we really want a piece of territory with our own rules,"

Salant's eyes are miniaturized.

Do you really want to take over the territory?!

Tucker didn't feel any psychological pressure, and continued, "But you think too much of us, and we never do anything that is morally inadequate. ”

"Our promise to the royal family will be carried out until you, the King, take the lead in breaking the agreement between us. So, until then, you don't have to worry about us using unlawful force against you. ”

"Besides, do you know why the White Eagle Federation has never made territorial claims to its poor and weak southern neighbor, the Aztecs?"

Without waiting for Salant's answer, Tucker himself gave the answer:

"Because if the Aztec territory is annexed, the Aztecs in that land will become a drag on the White Eagle Federation, destroying the original righteous ecology (ethnic structure, voter composition) of the White Eagle Federation, and affecting the original welfare level of the White Eagle Federation. ”

"The current virus, the imminent food crisis, and the social contradictions that have been going on have made life difficult for most of the people in the country are heavy responsibilities (burdens) that we cannot bear. ”

"Panda Mansion and Ah Yu Mansion are enough for us. ”

Panda province is bordered by the sea and is about 4,100 square kilometers;

Ayu is separated from Panda by a very narrow strait, is an archipelago with a total area of more than 700 square kilometers, and the main island is a relatively famous tourist island (depressed).

The two provinces together are less than 5,000 square kilometers.

The population is smaller. Due to the sluggish tourism industry, the migration of people to the plains, and the raging virus, there may be less than 200,000 left today (not counted).

Salante's mood was a little complicated.

First of all, it was easy and gratifying, and Tana's reputation and morality ...... It doesn't seem bad, and the 'Tana won't hurt me' seems to be somewhat credible.

and dissatisfaction because of being disliked;

I felt a little wary again—Tana did have the idea of winning the trust of the country, but she just gave up. But is this renunciation permanent or temporary?

So is this deal viable?

Salante looked a little regretful: "I'm afraid it's not for me to decide." ”

- Requires congressional approval.

Tucker: "You can talk to someone. ”

"I'm just offering a voluntary, equal, and mutually beneficial trading option, and if you feel it's inappropriate, you can refuse, don't force it. Anyway, when we have enough strength, we will march into Maizhou. ”

Entering Maizhou?

After the two left, Salante walked for a while, thinking that the two and Xu Sheng were really superior, and although it was dangerous, there was nowhere to go. He came to his senses and told the convoy to turn around and go back to Pontenor.

After listening to this, Ponteno's eyes flashed brightly, and he said, "This is indeed in line with Xu Sheng's style of acting!"

Salant: "Father-in-law, do you think their words are credible?"

Ponteno: "Their words may be true, but you don't have to be too happy. ”

"They just keep their promise and will not use illegal force against you and the palace, but they still have other ways, such as finding ways to control the army, collude with dignitaries and parliamentarians, continue to accumulate prestige, and finally carry out a coup d'état. ”

Salant frowned: "But ......"

Ponteno: "They want to go to Maizhou, maybe it's true, but it doesn't prevent them from accepting Xinguo by the way." You must know that Xinguo is close to Xinlong, and it has always had a greater attraction to Xu Sheng. They dislike that our country is in a lot of trouble now, but it may not be in the future. ”

Salant's face darkened.

Ponteno added: "I'm just reminding you that you have these hidden dangers, and you don't have to worry too much. ”

"At least judging by their words, they are not going to use illegal force against you. It is also possible that there is really no intention of believing in the country. ”

"In any case, the key now is to intercept and strip them of their prestige. ”

Salant nodded solemnly: "Father-in-law, what do you think of this transaction?"

Ponteno pondered for a while and said, "No!"

Salant furrowed his brows: "Is there a suspicion of losing power and humiliating the country?"

Ponteno: "It's not about losing power and humiliating the country. ”

The feudal to Tucker and Nami, who were 'also believers', did not lose their sovereignty, so it should not be regarded as a loss of power and humiliation of the country.

"But, first, conferring the title of Duke would make Tana's prestige swell and more secure again, and would not be in line with our strategy of intercepting their prestige;"

"Second, Tana has abundant financial resources, sufficient resources, and many psionic means, after obtaining Panda Mansion and Ah Yu Mansion, it is possible to build Panda Mansion and Ah Yu Mansion very well, which makes countless people yearn for it. ”

Some people may use this to preach and simply let Tana dominate the kingdom of faith. ”

Salant was horrified.

"It's really ill-intentioned!"

Ponteno: "If you really want to trade, you can also school"

"But the knighthood cannot be given;"

"The southern region cannot be given either, only the northern region. ”

Salant: "Tucker deliberately proposed Panda Mansion and Ayu Mansion, but I am afraid that there will be a reason. They often go to the sea, or at least prefer coastal places. ”

Pontenau: "Let Congress spend time with them;"

"We are secretly cutting away their reputation. ”

"Your Majesty will also step up to recruit some strange people, but there is no need to take any action for the time being, just prepare first. ”

......

Xu Sheng was speechless for a while.

Wo, this Ponteno is too ...... Old spicy!

Not a chance at all.

Tucker said, "Your Excellency, it seems that we can't get along with them any longer. ”

Xu Sheng: "If we want to seize their power, or we have shown corresponding inclination and strength, they will naturally be wary of us. ”

"This is an irreconcilable contradiction. ”

Nami: "Why don't you just be the bad guy?" ”

"History will recognize us!"

The so-called "historical recognition" is like winning the government 2,000 years ago, launching a war of aggression to sweep away the six countries, which was evil at that time, but it is just and progressive today!

On the surface, the country does have many flaws, the power structure is relatively solid, the Zhengzhi ecology is relatively rotten, the army has the habit of warlords, and the lower classes of the people are more difficult...... Nami means that Tana can bring progress to the country of faith that is worth remembering in history.

Xu Sheng replied: "This is a wild thought. ”

Hitler also thought he could bring glory and progress to Odum. ”

Tucker: "For the Odum, the route that Hitler described was actually a matter of course, and it was true that great glory and progress could be obtained, but it is a pity that Hitler went astray. ”

Xu Sheng: "How can we ensure that we don't go off the wrong path?"

"This issue is not discussed, let's start a public opinion war with Tana Media. Let's go back to Xinlong first and push human body enhancement technology, robotics technology, and chip technology. ”

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