Chapter 11: My Knight
The next morning, after a briefing by the Minister of Urban Planning, El Netos, Atifa cleared his throat.
"Everyone, adjourn the meeting."
The ministers looked at each other in astonishment.
Everyone has heard of the visit of Prime Minister Vinada, and it is rumored that he has come with full sincerity, and is ready to cooperate with the Okasim Empire to divide up the East Iqra Empire. Originally, it was thought that His Majesty Atifa would discuss the matter of union with them at the court meeting, but until the end of the court meeting, Atifa did not say a word about this matter, which made many ministers feel uncomfortable.
Seeing that the ministers were talking, Atifa said coldly.
"Why, did I invite you to lunch?"
Sensing the chill in His Majesty's words, the ministers invariably shrank their necks, and several fearful ministers hurriedly stood up and disappeared into the council hall in the blink of an eye. As the saying goes, a companion is like a tiger, and in the Okassim Empire, ministers are a high-risk profession.
Alaisi watched the men go, then said in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, the Garnet has woken up."
"I'll visit him later."
Atifa nodded, looking at the remaining generals, who were not as paper-based as the ministers, who were all concerned about the survival of the empire. "Guys, the Venadas want to join forces with us, what do you suggest?"
A few of the other ministers did not leave, but His Majesty did not seem to want to discuss the matter with them, and they also left with interest.
The deputy commander of Garczés had a bad impression of the Venadans, and besides, his proposal was rejected at the court meeting the day before yesterday, so he didn't have the heart to speak, just stared at the rest of the generals.
Duke Herson looked left and right for a moment.
"Your Majesty, it's a good thing to join forces, but good things never fall from the sky."
Alessi nodded and added.
"The Venadas are menacing, and I don't think they've come to the East to join forces with us."
Garczés said coldly.
"In addition to opening the dragon's eye, the greater purpose of the East Ikra people is to promote the national prestige and regain their homeland, and the Venada people have another purpose, and to cooperate with them is to seek skin with the tiger...... But the Venadas had our minds right, and we didn't seem to have a choice. ”
Alessi wanted to say something, but he just sighed.
Garczés was telling the truth, beyond the Hikaru Mountains was a menacing coalition of the two countries, and for the Okassim Empire, it was almost a must-lose battle.
At this critical juncture, the Venada proposed to join forces is not just a matter of charcoal in the snow, which is simply to build a luxurious villa for the Okasims in the snow.
But the vicious enemy one second is coming to build you a villa the next, and no one will feel that the Venada people are kind.
But as Garczés said, the Ocassims have no choice at all, this luxurious villa may have a murderous motive, but if they don't live in it, the Ocassims will immediately freeze to death.
"There is a conspiracy, they definitely have a conspiracy."
Reka, who was sitting at the end of his seat, jumped out and said categorically, "I guess the Venadas are going to be unable to hold out, and even if we don't join forces with him, they'll have to withdraw immediately!" ”
It sounded hilarious, but no one laughed, and not just because Reka was a celebrity in front of the Emperor.
The way the man of the back three streets spoke was out of step with this council chamber, and every time it was his turn to speak, there was a burst of laughter, and after getting used to this strange way of speaking, although the ministers were reluctant to admit it, what Director Reka said was usually easy to understand, and simple words always made the most sense.
The Commanders fell silent, thinking about Reka's words.
If it is assumed that the Venadans wanted to withdraw their troops under the pretext of joining forces because of internal problems, the Okasims could now turn against the enemy, and they could benefit from the two empires.
"Your Majesty." Garczés figured it out, and he quickly got up. "I'm going to Pinto, it's the last chance for the East Ikras."
"Regardless of the Venadans, it's time to get ready."
Alessi also stood up.
Except for the commander Gaia, the rest of the deputy commanders of the griffin army are all veterans who have served in the Ikra Empire, and these people are not honest people, and their laughter is crackling.
But since meeting the man named Cuaron, no one in the Griffin Army dared to plan to fight, after all, shrewdness alone could not stop the fist, and now it was wise to honestly do things for the Okasim Empire.
Alessi saluted respectfully and turned away, followed by Garcés.
After everyone left, Atifa breathed a sigh of relief.
"My friend, things are going really well."
"It's going well, it's going too well."
Reka touched her head suspiciously.
Since Atifa took office, she has gradually taken control of the administrative affairs of Turin, but because of the dangerous situation, the commanders of several armies have not changed, but because of the lack of commanders, she has also selected some people from among the old ministers to serve as commanders. It can be said that her control over the army is almost zero.
As for Reka, he plays the role of a dog, and as long as Atifa gives the order, he barks at the Commanders.
In today's script, he should have messed around and then made a few of the Commanders unable to come up with a proposal to join forces with the Venadas, but luckily, these people actually agreed with his idea.
"What about the Venada?"
Reka leaned over and pointed out the door, "He seems to have been waiting outside the door." ”
Atifa rested her cheek with one hand, her white jade-like fingers tapping on the tabletop, and she thought for a moment.
"Nanhart."
The Minister of the Interior whispered.
"Your Majesty."
"Go and prepare a gift to be given to Lord Monin when he leaves."
Atifa waved his hand at the council chamber door, "Let him in." ”
Nanhart answered and walked away quickly.
In the distance, the door of the council hall was pushed open by the palace maid, and as it was yesterday, Moning Pravor walked in unhurriedly.
"Your Majesty Atifa."
"Okasim has decided to cooperate with the Venada Empire."
Atifa sat up straight and said word by word, "But there are conditions." ”
Mo Ning was not surprised or pleased, of course he knew that Atifa would make a condition.
"Your Majesty, I will definitely do my best to fight for you."
"Gaia, the leader of the Griffon Army, can't control that dragon's eye, he will be swallowed by the dragon's eye in the near future, after that, I will send someone to send the dragon's eye to the Venada Empire."
Mo Ning raised his head, his face grimacing.
"When, exactly?"
"A week at the earliest."
Atifa looked at Mo Ning levelly, his eyes as clear as yesterday. "I can't call the shots and hand over Gaia, it's a slap in the face of the military, and the rest of the commanders will never agree."
"Is that so?"
Mo Ning asked, "Forgive me, Your Majesty Atifa, how long will it take for this process to be devoured by the dragon's eye?" ”
Atifa said with a blank face.
"This time is definitely before the fall of the East Ikra Empire."
Reka raised an eyebrow, he thought he was a seasoned rascal, but he felt a little tender compared to Artifa.
Mourning was tangled.
"Your Majesty...... I think you misunderstood what we meant. What we mean by this is that if you are not willing to cooperate with us, then the allies of the Vinada Empire and the East Ikra Empire will continue. ”
"I agreed to your agreement."
Atifa's eyes narrowed, her emerald green eyes cold as ice, "Do you think I'm insincere?" ”
Monin straightened up, and he stared at Atifa calmly.
"The Okassim Empire is a dynamic country, and I am sure that you will soon catch up with the Venada Empire. But now, this infant empire has no time to grow, and His Majesty the Emperor sees the potential of the Okasim Empire, and the Venada Empire hopes to grow with the Okasim Empire. ”
Atifa straightened up, her emerald green pupils changing again, and the hidden edge inside made it difficult to look at directly.
"So you want me to hand over that dragon's eye right away."
Moning stared into Atifa's eyes without fear.
"You are the main messenger of change in the Okasim Empire, and I don't think a few district commanders can influence your will."
"Do you think the emperor is really that good?"
"This exchange can be exchanged for a solid empire, after which you will have plenty of time to suppress disobedient ministers."
"Huh."
Atifa sneered. "That's what Augustus Pravor thought at the beginning."
Mo Ning was speechless for a moment, he opened his mouth, and finally lowered his head and spoke sincerely.
"Your Majesty, the final choice is yours. But I have to remind you that Oreo Pravor is in Turin, he stole Neil's Sigh not long ago, and the people of East Icla will never let him go. ”
"The Venada won't let him go."
Atifa chuckled, "So that's one of the chips too?" ”
Mourning didn't say anything, and that was the acquiescence, Atifa continued.
"You want to threaten me with my husband. In fairy tales, demons usually kidnap princesses to make knights obey, but you seem to be mistaken, I have always been his princess, he is my knight. If you want to kidnap my knights, go ahead, and hope your swords are sharp enough. ”
"Your Majesty."
Mo Ning hesitated, "It's not a threat, it's just a reminder." ”
"Thank you for the reminder...... Anything else? ”
Atifa pretended to open a file, and Reka saw her legs trembling slightly.
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