Since the dwarf Kegan and the thief Best said goodbye to Benedict and Albert in Oaktown, they thought that they would only stay for a few days and find another way, but who knew that Kaigen was greedy for the sweet wine from the elves, and Best was bent on pleasing the elf druid Melanie, so they came and went, and it was delayed for many months.

The news of Albert's capture of Antipastor quickly spread, and the elves scattered in the Danse Forest spread the news. The original master of this kingdom was a cautious and unambitious figure, and the elves tried to open the country and exchange trade routes several times, but he politely refused. This time Albert was very different, he was young and his vision was not small, and he gave the elf a surprise as soon as he came up.

When Melanie learned of the situation, she approached Kaegon and Best and suggested that they make a career under Albert.

Knowing that he had no hope of pursuing a female elf, Best was more motivated than Kagun, who had been drunk all day. He and Melanie worked together, with good words and a thousand deceptions, and finally moved the dwarf.

The two packed their bags, had a hearty meal, and were escorted out of Oak Town by Melanie, all the way to Solo City. Best is looking forward to the bright prospect of his promotion and fortune. Best thought about asking His Highness to lend some manpower, where he could go to get a big ticket, of course, before that, he had to eat him with good wine and meat for a few months.

When Albert saw them, he was both surprised and pleasantly surprised, he had the Crawford brothers under his command to give advice, but he lacked a fierce general who could fight in battle, and Kagan had seen it himself, and he could definitely take on this task. As for the thief Best, although he may not be useful in the battle array, after all, he is also a friend in trouble, and now he comes to take refuge in himself, and he doesn't have much of this mouth, and he will receive miraculous results in the future.

His Royal Highness knew that Kegun's good wine Best was lustful, so he decisively ordered someone to arrange a banquet to wash the dust for the two of them. The wine lady greeted them properly.

When the Crawford brothers learned that this was Albert's friend in distress, they were also very respectful to the two. They took advantage of the opportunity to whisper to His Highness: "Antiopastor was originally a matter of easy and effortless access. His Majesty the Emperor was hindered by the war in the north, not only did not break out, but also personally sent people to pay his respects, which shows that his ambition is not here for the time being. His Highness can take advantage of this opportunity to go to another city and expand his territory and strength. ”

Albert nodded and said, "Antipasto is remote, and the king is weak, where can we find such a good place?"

"Recently, I heard that the Duchy of Kentan intends to rebel, this country is far to the west, the mountain roads are rugged, easy to defend and difficult to attack, Your Highness can make a fuss about them. ”

"Our country is a long way from them, and even if we can get away with it, it won't be of much benefit. Albert was puzzled.

"Your Highness, His Majesty the Emperor has used the name of Bojiao to suppress dissidents, and we can also draw gourds in the same way. Since Duke Kentan intends to rebel, the whole world knows, His Royal Highness can write to the emperor, saying that he is willing to go for him to eliminate the great trouble, if the emperor agrees, then we have a great righteousness, and we can take advantage of this to strengthen our power. ”

"But this is a long way to go, and if the emperor takes the opportunity to attack Solo City, won't we suffer a big loss. ”

"Your Highness, the terrain around the city of Solo is flat, there is no danger to defend, no matter when, as long as the emperor is determined to attack, it can be broken anytime and anywhere. I waited for Kentan to go to Kentan in the name of eliminating the rebels, to increase my momentum, and to take down the foundation for striving for hegemony in the future. Does His Highness think that the Emperor can compete with one Solo City?"

"In that case, isn't the Antipaststo we have gained before useless?" Albert was still a little puzzled.

The Crawford brothers glanced at each other, and the elder brother Tarun smiled and said, "Your Highness, you have never led a soldier on your own, and you have not had any commendable meritorious achievements. Antipasto is just giving you a chance to make a name for yourself. Now that the entire empire knows that there is a character like you, the elves are also open to you for equal trade, which is the greatest benefit. To compete for the world, the most important thing is not the gains and losses of one city or one place, but the support of the people. Your Highness must remember this sentence. ”

Albert finally understood the painstaking efforts of the brothers, and couldn't help but lean over and thank him: "Thank you for your advice, I must show my father, my income is all thanks to your strategy." ”

When Tarun and his brother Henry heard Albert mention the old duke, they fell silent, and Albert became suspicious again, insisting that they tell the truth.

Tarun had no choice but to whisper in his ear: "Your Highness, the old duke's northern expedition is absolutely impossible to retreat with his whole body. Are you still having illusions?"

"But now he is staying in the city of Front, and His Majesty the Emperor can't catch any tricks!"

"Your Highness, the emperor's heart is full of thoughts that if you are outside, you must first settle inside. Desset's invasion merely interfered with his plans. At the beginning, the northern barbarians captured the city of Roma so easily, which proved that the emperor did not care too much about the city's gains and losses. Roma is a place where Bojiao thrives, and the emperor has long been unpleasant, and he uses a knife to kill people to weaken Bojiao's strength. ”

"Now that I have been appointed to supervise the country and live in the rear, isn't His Majesty the Emperor afraid that I will rise up?"

"Of course he is afraid, and anyone will have to think about it twice, so he will not care about your crime of capturing Antipasto without authorization, but will specially send someone to appease him. ”

"And if I raise a counter now, will I have a chance of winning?" Albert was a little anxious.

"Your Highness, the current situation, although the emperor is gradually unpopular, has not yet reached the point where the wall is falling down and everyone is pushing it. If you are fighting alone now, you will definitely not get a response, and when the time comes, not only will you not be able to avenge your father, but you will also give up your family's bloodline and the great cause of the principality. ”

Seeing that it was not, the young Albert sighed heavily and said, "Can I only do it when the emperor kills his father?"

"Your Highness, there is only one word forbearance for those who achieve great things. Now that we are not fully equipped with the right time and place, what can we do against the Emperor?" the Crawford brothers could not say anything about abandoning the old duke, but every word implied that Albert knew how to make trade-offs.

The young Highness was lost in thought, and he was going to see his mother to get his emotions in order.

Kegan and Best are both blessed people, they do not see the troubles and sorrows of their friends in the slightest, and live a fairy-like life with good wine and beautiful people all day long. In place of His Royal Highness Albert, the Crawford brothers entertained them with warmth and tirelessness.

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Outside the city of Roma, Tugrul had been in a confrontation with King Richard of Hope and Pope Darmasus for a long time. He saw that Tambolance was constantly adding more manpower, but there were black robes on his side who would hinder and tear down the stage behind his back, so he was not annoyed.

Staff Officer Aivazer saw the general's thoughts, and took the initiative to speak: "Tamborans is not a heart either, their emperor has already asked several major principalities under his command to send troops to support, but after so much time, there are still few responders. Although the Holy See came to help, after all, there were only a few bad old men, and it was not too much of a climate, so the general was relaxed. They haven't come to offend recently, obviously they are waiting for internal friction on our side. In that case, let us do as they should be, and we will do as little as we can see what tricks they can play. ”

General Tugrul had been thinking too much in the past six months, and a few strands of gray hair appeared between his temples, and he stared at Aivazer for a long time with bloodshot eyes before he spoke: "Now the situation is uncertain, and the war has dragged on for a long time, which has made his soldiers inert. If there is any more movement on Tambolance's side at this time, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on. ”

"The general means to carry out a surprise attack and boost morale?" Aivazer understood.

"This time and that time. At the beginning, it was our and other powerful soldiers who went to attack the city, but now it has become a defensive position because of a few villains. At the time of the siege, a small defeat was not a big deal, but now it can only be won and not defeated. ”

"What is the general going to do?"

"Let the black robe send someone. If they still have an excuse, they won't have to fight this battle!" Tugrul patted the case in front of him fiercely.

"General, with all due respect, I'm afraid that the Black Robe Society will only disobey the yang and the yin. ”

"If that's the case, then don't blame me for being rude! This time, no matter what, I will lead the troops into the city to arrest those old men who are commenting first, and relieve the hatred in my heart!"

Aivazer was taken aback, and hurriedly persuaded: "General, if this is the case, it will be the end of my Deseth. If Richard gets the news, we won't be able to do anything else!"

"Things have gotten to such a point that there is no other way. There is no need for many people, two hundred, and I will lead them into the city in the name of meeting with the marshal to discuss military affairs, and the affairs outside the city will be left to you and others. But if it fails, I will take full responsibility for it!"

"General, if there is a mistake in this matter, you will also affect the marshal himself. ”

"Do you think I was impulsive? I have secretly informed the marshal of this, and he has no objection. The current situation can only be opened up by breaking through the cauldron and sinking the boat. ”

"General, if something happens to you and the marshal, won't we be leaderless?"

"Marshal, he has the means in the city to ensure that nothing goes wrong. If this plan fails, the Black Robe Society will not dare to make a big attack, after all, the Tambolance soldiers are in the city to make a big deal. If it is a day, or three days at the latest, the marshal will be able to go out of the city safely and command the army. ”

"General!" Aivazar still tried to convince Tugrul not to take such a big risk.

"Success is also a black robe, defeat is also a black robe!" Tugrul sighed as he recalled the history of Marshal Kripp's fortune.

"Even if the Five Commentators are captured, can you guarantee that the remaining mages will bow down to their orders?"

"The so-called killing chickens and monkeys, if you can catch those five people, then know how to reason and move with affection, and I am not afraid that they will not comply. ”

"What if you don't?"

Tugrul sneered: "Then the net will be broken, and these traitors who don't know the current affairs will be cleaned up first!"

When the general said this, he suddenly calmed down unexpectedly, and he said to Aivazer: "In order to prevent the Tamborans from profiting, you can send a few wise and brave generals to lead a group of men and horses to harass the enemy camp regularly, and the enemy will not dare to pursue if they are defeated but not victorious. In this way, even if there is a commotion in the city, it will not cause too much trouble. ”

Seeing that Tugrul had made up his mind, Aivazer no longer persuaded him, but came up with another strategy: "General, if you can successfully win the five reviews, after the city gate is fired, I will let the elite of Ti Li lead the elite into the city to support you." ”

"Tilly's new injury has not healed, so General Ben Qiman can take care of it!"

The plan has been decided.

The so-called shooting people first shoots horses, and capturing thieves should capture kings, I don't know if Tugrul can get a plan, and the next time it will be decomposed.