"What?!" The Novgorod parliamentarians were shocked at the same time, they did not expect Grand Duke Alexander to say such a thing.

The core technology of advanced mechas, share? It's a ridiculous joke! This kind of secret about the rise and fall of a country, Alexander actually said so casually that he can share it casually, is he crazy!

Everyone looked at Alexander with incomprehensible eyes. He actually made such a decision in order to win over the coalition forces of Rus'.

"Wait, you can't do this, you are not qualified to make such a decision for Novgorod!" The stunned Patriarch Ivermomo was furious, Alexander had cut off Novgorod's hard-won advantage, and even a fool knew how much of an impact this would have. Even if Novgorod has not mastered the technology to build a fourth-generation aircraft in the past few years, it has benefited greatly from the research of this mecha, and if other principalities master these technologies, Novgorod will have a hard time maintaining an advantage.

"Shut up, now that I'm the Grand Duke, my word is the law." Alexander coldly interrupted Ivelumo's protest. And the other councillors also looked at each other, not knowing what the man in front of them was trying to do.

Solzhenitsyn was also gloomy at the moment, of course he would not be as bored as Ivelumo, Alexander was completely different today, if he was usually a cunning and ruthless lone wolf, then today he is as aggressive as a lion.

"Grand Duke, it's best to take a long-term view of this matter, the technology we have in our hands is also very limited, after all, we don't have the ability to mass-produce this mecha ・・・・・・ yet." Solzhenitsyn did not say the fact that the mecha was not made by them, after all, the role of this mecha is not just to boost morale, with it, the coalition forces of the Rus' principality are naturally looking forward to Novgorod, especially now that the Teutonic Knights are overwhelmed by the army. Therefore, Solzhenitsyn also knew very well that this was not for the other side to know the truth at this time, otherwise, they would have to question Novgorod's power again.

However, Alexander did not listen to it at all, did not respond to Solzhenitsyn at all, but said indifferently: "After this military operation, I will resign from the title of Grand Duke of Novgorod." So I have no way out and I don't have to worry about my own honor or disgrace, as far as I am concerned, Novgorod has nothing to do with it, it is just a matter of time. The rise and fall of Novgorod has nothing to do with me anymore. And you should know that if Novgorod is destroyed, the next one will be you, you, and you. One must build on a firm foundation? Think for yourself! Alexander pointed to the faces of the Rus' generals in front of him and said mockingly. What can you do if even Novgorod is destroyed? Who is confident that they can withstand the steel torrent of the Black Cross? ”

"Either you want to be a coward and go home empty-handed, or come to my aid and I'll lead you to the top."

"You're ・・・・・・!" In the face of Alexander's hubris, the Rus' generals felt both oppressive and absurd. But they could not refute that only Novgorod dared to confront the Teutonic Knights head-on, and they did not have the courage to do so.

"You really promised you!" Just then, Captain Kesman stepped forward and asked. Apparently they were all a little shaken, and the price Alexander offered was too tempting for anyone to be tempted, even in the face of such danger as the Teutonic Order. But what is that? If you want to get the golden apple, you must face the threat of the dragon, otherwise the opportunity will not be reserved for the cowardly.

"It's not me, it's Novgorod, and if they lose their words, they won't be able to bear the consequences." Alexander looked meaningfully at the councillors behind him, and the nobles could only dare to be angry.

"Then when are we going to go on the expedition, will the Teutonic Knights stay here all day if they don't move, and wait for the wind to dry?" Vasily looked at Alexander and questioned again. "You're the nominal commander of this coalition, and you should at least tell us your battle plan, right?"

"Of course, there is no problem with this, but the premise is that I am no longer the nominal Supreme Commander, but the de facto Supreme Commander, otherwise you will not be of any use, and this cruel war does not need useless cannon fodder." Alexander glanced at Vasily and replied with a sneer.

What the?!

Everyone was furious at the hearing of Alexander's almost insulting language, while the members of the noble council were afraid that the situation would get out of control and the two sides would go their separate ways. However, just when some thought the situation was about to get out of hand. Vasily, who had always been tough, suddenly knelt down on one knee, bowed his head calmly and said: "I, Vasily of Tver, in the name of justice, save Novgorod to defend an inch of Rus' land. Now he swears to serve the Grand Duke of Alexander, and vows not to return to his hometown if he does not drive him away! He made an oath in front of Alexander!

In front of everyone's eyes, Alexander suddenly drew the sword of the guard beside him, struck him on the shoulder, and said softly: "In this case, then you will make a covenant with me, and the military order shall not be disobeyed." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency."

"Anyone else?" Alexander looked at the hesitant faces, looked at the Patriarch Isdell on the side, and said, "This task is bothering you. ”

"With pleasure, Your Highness." Grand Imam Isdr stepped forward with his head bowed and completed the blessing ceremony on Vasily with the power in his hand.

"Kesman is also willing to serve you, and knows how to expel the captives." At this time, the commander of the Kesman army also knelt down on one knee and swore an oath to Alexander, accepting the blessing of the Grand Imam of Isdel.

"I, Joseman, owe allegiance to the Grand Duke!"

"I Nicholas owe allegiance to the Grand Duke!"

“・・・・・・”

For a time, many unruly generals knelt down one after another, willing to obey Alexander's command, which stunned the nobles of Novgorod.

"That's good!" Alexander smiled and nodded, "I announce that in three days, we will launch a general attack on the Teutonic Knights, and all the Rus' will go to war. And you must obey my commands. ”

"Yes!" Almost in unison, since they had accepted the oath and received the blessing of the Grand Imam of Isdel, the arrogant Rus' had to restrain themselves and obey the order absolutely. It's just that no one expected that they were impatient with the indefinite prospect of war, but they learned that in just three days, the war would begin. (To be continued.) )