Chapter 169: Succession Plan
The atmosphere became tense, and Cepes did not worry about his own safety, he feared that Skanderbeg would move Davar.
As an important general of the coalition army, he has the power of life and death in his hands, and if he really kills someone, he doesn't have to bear any consequences.
After thinking for a moment, Tsepes said:
"What do I get by acting with you, what do Davars get?"
"What you want, you say it yourself, it's up to me to decide whether to give it or not."
Skanderbeg had a rare playful expression, he was not good at bargaining, but he was quite interested.
"You are 43 years old this year, and it is estimated that you will live for more than ten years, have you ever wondered who will guard the Kruya Fortress after you die?"
The open-ended answer, giving Cepes enough room to play, talked about the strongest fortress in Albania.
"What? Do you want to leave my hometown? Hehe. ”
Skanderbeg laughed dryly, and if Tsepeš had said 'yes,' he would have laughed until he leaned back.
And Cepes, then smiled and said:
"It's windy in the mountains, I'm not interested, I want you to give him the Krua Fortress."
Tsepesh spoke in astonishment, and he pointed at Davar and saw Skanderbeg's expression frozen.
Before the stubborn old fellow gets angry, he continues:
"The Ottomans are strong, and it's likely that your generation is dead, and it's still strong.
Albania has you, it is a stubborn stone, and if you die, you can only be regarded as a lump of mud, at the mercy of the Ottomans.
Therefore, it is important to pick a qualified successor, and trust Dawar to be your ideal candidate. ”
Skanderbeg, who was on the verge of an outburst, was pulled back by Cepesh's words, and his expression became solemn.
Several Albanians present were also pensive, and they were all old brothers who had followed Skanderbeg and defected from the Ottoman army.
From the expression, observing the other party's heart, there have been waves, and Cepes continues to flicker:
"Frankly, you don't have a good junior, so you might as well consider Davar, of course, just to give him a chance."
Tepes made an impromptu decision and threw out the successor plan, not holding out any hope of success.
Skanderbeg chooses a successor, and Albania has many excellent talents, and it is impossible for it to fall to a Wallachian.
However, Tsepes did not know that Skanderbeg admired Davar very much and intended to recruit this honest-looking young man under his command.
At this moment, Davar spoke:
"Your Excellency, I just want to serve you, and I am ready to return to the Ottoman servant army camp overnight to continue to collect useful information, and I hope you will allow it."
It is a great credit to come to the frontier fortress with important information.
And Davar, instead of asking for a return, continued to go deep into the tiger's den, this heartfelt statement was enough to impress everyone present.
The contemplative Skanderbeg was equally moved, and he made a decision without hesitation.
"Little friend, I take your advice, and from now on, Davar will be my subordinate.
I have always been fair to my subordinates, and when I can't lift the knife, I will definitely make a just decision. ”
Skanderbeg may have been stubborn and excessive, but it was not that he was inadequate, and Cepesh's analysis and Davar's performance led him to make this important decision.
Tsepes's heart blossomed, and he was sincerely happy for Davar, but Daval said stubbornly:
"Lord Grand Duke, I know you're doing it for my good, but I'm sorry, I just want to continue to lurk and have no interest in becoming the so-called heir."
"You can go back and hide, I used to be with the Ottomans, and I was hiding for more than twenty years before I led my brothers to break out.
Young people, believe in yourself, do what you have to do, and one day your achievements may even surpass me.
As for the Krua Fortress, whether it will belong to you in the future depends on your own ability. ”
Skanderbeg spoke very thoroughly, and the expressions of the Albanian guards around him were also moved.
They had followed Skanderbeg for many years, and naturally they could hear that he was serious.
Tsepeš was on the side, afraid that Davar would continue to be stubborn, so he hurriedly added:
"Our goal is to beat Osman, no matter who we are.
Don't shirk it again, or you'll live up to my expectations of you. ”
After one inducement, Davar no longer insisted, and nodded heavily at Cepes, as if to say that he would always be a Wallachian and a subordinate of Cepes.
From this moment on, this little horseman from the poor countryside really stepped on the road to the top.
After a few words of greeting and advice, Davar returned to the Ottoman camp before dawn with his new identity.
His Albanian companion did not return with him, and the guy who told the secret with a few casual scares was not worthy of the heavy responsibility.
The clash between Davar, Tsepes and Skanderbeg is not over yet.
"Child, be satisfied, your men are gone, you must act with me."
Tsepes and Davar are of the same age, but in Skanderbe's mouth, one is a 'little friend' and the other is a 'young man', and the difference is very obvious.
"Old man, I just said that Davar is your subordinate, don't talk nonsense."
The main topic of the debate is whether or not to follow Skanderbeg to attack the Ottoman convoy.
Davar left safely, and he could fight Skanderbeg without any worries.
"Children, you are a garbage who relies on the glory of your grandparents and fathers, hum!"
Skanderbeg straightened his face and said his true thoughts unabashedly.
In this era, his words are the most excessive insult to any nobleman.
In his heart, Cepes didn't take it seriously, but he had to show extreme anger.
Pointed at the nose and insulted, if indifferent, the title of coward, imbecile and other garbage will never be taken off.
"Take back your words! Otherwise...... Otherwise......"
Cepes gritted his teeth and made the appearance that he wanted to say cruel things, but he didn't know what to say.
"Honor, you have to fight for it on your own, I can take it back, but you have to do something that impresses me.
What to do, I don't need to say more, if you don't do anything, I believe that with my influence, no matter what you do in the future, you can't change people's opinion of you. ”
Bastard, Lao Tzu used to be a hero when you were a hero, but I didn't expect the hero to be the same as Lao Tzu, with thick skin, and the cannonball can't be pierced.
Tsepes complained in his heart, the scene is so far, he can't hide it.
He made a fearless look, raised his head, looked directly into Skanderbeg's eyes, and said:
"I'm going to take it with you, take back what you said, and apologize to me."
"Let's wait until the action comes back, kid, hahahaha......"
With a smug smile on his weather-beaten face, Skanderbeg left the stone house with his men.