Chapter 473: Negotiations Concluded
The next day.
The Imperial Foreign Minister, in conjunction with Delos, petitioned Thea to restart the meeting.
This act was directly rejected by Vega, and it was not until three days of back and forth applications from the Empire side that Vega approved the other party's application, as a hint that the Empire cherished this hard-won opportunity.
This action did indeed give the empire a sense of urgency.
Therefore, at this meeting, Foreign Secretary Donp, after some politeness, said to the Vega side: "Your Majesty, after the discussion of our three-power summit, we have finally decided to agree to your plan. β
"First, tear up the transfer agreement of the Black Gold City. β
"Second, deliver 300 war airships to redeem 70,000 prisoners and generals of our country. β
"Third, pay 200 war airships to make up for your country's losses in this war, but since our country can only take out a maximum of 300 war airships at present, these 200 apply for a deferral of payment. β
"Fourthly, sign an agreement with your country on the transfer of the city of Ellkia, and cede El Kia as compensation for our unreasonable attack. β
After stating the latest plan, Foreign Minister Donpu said to Thea: "Your Majesty, the Speaker, the Presiding Judge, and the Head of State attach great importance to this negotiation, and we have finally decided to agree to all of your requests as a sign of sincerity. β
The empire is so refreshing.
So refreshing that Vega thought it was a little incredible.
Because of which of the previous negotiations was not a war of words, this time it was much simpler, and it was less than half an hour before and after, and the agreement was actually signed, which made Vega a little uncomfortable.
When things go wrong, there must be demons.
The empire was so refreshing this time, and with a little thought, Vega could guess some of the inside story.
This time, the empire agreed to be so happy, I am afraid that it planned to appease the dynasty first, and spend 300 war airships to redeem 70,000 prisoners of war and a number of generals to relieve the pressure at home.
As long as the prisoners of war are redeemed.
The Empire can then use the procrastination trick and no longer pay the dynasty even one war airship.
Can the Empire, as a big country, really be so shameless?
What about the most basic trust between countries?
Don't be naΓ―ve anymore, in national affairs, there are many more shameless things than this, as long as they are profitable, even if they trample on glory and put down dignity, they can do it, not to mention shameless.
Vega didn't care, though.
His goal was not to facilitate this negotiation in the first place, but to exchange prisoners of war for a sizable number of war airships, and then get a "just" excuse that could send troops to the Empire at any time.
Therefore, whether the Empire fulfills the agreement or not is irrelevant to Vega.
Since what he wants, the empire has already given, then Vega has no reason to disagree with this plan, but on this basis, there is still a bargain.
"Her Majesty agrees with you. β
Vega negotiated with the imperial side on behalf of Thea: "But there are still some details to be discussed, that is, your country only delivered 300 war airships in the first stage, I think it is too little, I propose that after the first order of your country delivers 400 war airships, I will release all prisoners of war, and the remaining 100 war airships need to be paid by your country within half a year." β
"But 300 is already our limit. β
The Foreign Minister's face was rather embarrassed, but Vega was unmoved.
Can politicians believe what they say? That sow can go up the tree.
Vega directly vetoed the other party's opinion, and added another additional condition to the other party: "I'm very sorry, but we can't back down on this point, and I also need to explain that if your country does not deliver the remaining 100 war airships within half a year, then you need to pay an additional war airship as interest for each day overdue." β
"Poof!"
Delos, who had not spoken, almost squirted out a mouthful of water, he pointed at Vega and said: "You are simply too deceitful, throughout the history of the continent, I have never heard of such a thing as paying interest. β
Vega didn't care.
He smiled at Delos and said, "Congratulations, Your Excellency, now that you have seen an example, remember to learn from it in the future." β
β......β
Seeing that Vega didn't give an inch, it seemed that he was about to stand up and leave again, and the foreign minister hurriedly agreed to Vega's conditions.
So in the next.
The Empire destroyed the transfer agreement of the Black Gold City in turn, and at the same time signed the transfer agreement of the city of Elkia and the delivery agreement of the war airship, stipulating that the dynasty would release the prisoners as soon as the airship arrived.
After these things are done.
The Imperial Foreign Office left the conference room and rushed home overnight.
"Your Excellency, ...... Is there really no problem?"
On the way back, Delos looked a little worried: "If we don't hand over the city of Ellkia and the remaining 100 war airships, won't the dynasty be able to use this as an excuse to wage war in the east of our country, and now our country's main focus is on the kingdom's dragon city, I'm afraid it won't be able to fight on two fronts." β
"Delos, do you have any misunderstanding about our country's military power? β
The foreign minister said disdainfully: "At this stage, China does not have the ability to fight on two fronts, but this does not mean that China does not have the strength to defend at all. β
Delos's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Only then did he understand: "I see, my country does not have the ability to invade the two countries at this stage, but it has sufficient garrison forces, coupled with the advantage of local operations, the dynasty army is indeed not to worry." β
"That's right. β
The foreign minister said confidently: "We have absolute force, it is good that those crooked melons and cracked dates of the dynasty army do not set foot in our territory, if they dare to step into our territory, we must let them know who the owner of this land is!"
Aggression and defense are two concepts.
The basis of aggression is to ensure the security of the homeland, and then to invade other countries, the empire also retains a considerable number of defenders in the country, which are used to defend some of the great powers west of the Jialan Mountains, including the oracle freedom alliance, which the empire fears the most.
As for the Holy Dynasty?
I'm sorry that the Empire really didn't take this joke country seriously at this stage, after all, it was the missing star magician who scared the Empire and the rest of the country, not the "militia" of the dynasty who were not even as good as cannon fodder.
So at this point, Delos finally put his mind at ease.
However, when he was relieved, Delos remembered the disgusting imp again: "Your Excellency, this negotiation went well, but the traitor was the one who got in the way, and now the trial system has become ineffective? β
"This traitor really had to be removed. β
The Minister of Foreign Affairs frowned: "After I go back, I will ask His Excellency the Speaker to put pressure on the trial system to take action as soon as possible, if the trial system is still inactive, our government system has just a reason to reduce the funding of the trial system." β
"Your Excellency is wise. Delos smiled knowingly.