Chapter 113: A Negotiation
"Let's open the Blackwood Pass and allow you to cross the border?" In a conference room, the men and horses on both sides sat opposite each other in two rows. After Shi Hao listened to the other party's request, he shook his head again and again, "This is simply nonsense, if we have a dispute with the royal family, it will also be a dispute within a country." It is absolutely impossible to let the enemies of the kingdom enter for this reason, how many years have you been the enemies of the Purple Eagle Empire and the Iberian Kingdom, let your army in, God knows what you will do to the people here, how can we do such a stupid thing!"
Shi Hao's reaction was obviously expected by Earl John, the earl propped his hands on the table, leaned forward, looked at the other party and said: "Don't worry, of course our wise majesty has thought of this, we will draw a line, and the part within this boundary will all belong to the tower of China, and beyond the boundary, we will both fight according to our own strength, and the principle is first-come, first-served." We will ensure that the inhabitants of your territory are not threatened by us, and as for those outside your territory, who are not your people, what do you care about them?"
Xiao Chen said: "No matter what, we all regard the inhabitants of this country as our compatriots, and to let your army come in is to betray our own compatriots, and it is impossible for us to agree to your request." ”
Olgas also said, "John, you think too beautifully. For many years, this level has been holding you back, and now that the owner has changed, it still won't let you pass a step. ”
Count John said, "If I'm not mistaken, these people are all from the Iberian Kingdom, right? I heard that you have come from afar and have always called yourself Chinese, right? Look at your own appearance, the difference is so stark, just like the difference between humans and elves." What reason do you have to regard them as your kindred?"
John nodded at Xiao Chen and Olgas, "What is the similarity of your hair, skin color, and face shape? ”
Xiao Chen smiled slightly: "Chinese have never been a racial concept. Where we came, the Chinese people are made up of 56 ethnic groups, some of which are more different in appearance than you and me. In this world, too, all those who agree with our ideas, get our approval, and are willing to join our country are Chinese. He can be a human, he can be an elf, he can be a dwarf, he can even be any other intelligent race. ”
He pointed to Evelyn, the dark elf sitting behind his negotiation team, and said, "This beautiful dark elf lady is a Chinese. ”
"Of course!" Evelyn pulled out an ID card from her ring and shook it at Earl John, the title and eighteen digits on it proving her Chinese identity.
Earl John laughed and said, "I don't think a piece of paper proves anything. Not to mention the fact that there is no one in the towns you have conquered that has such an identity. ”
"This ID card proves that we are serious. Xiao Chen replied, "Our law calls them preparatory Chinese residents, as long as they meet certain conditions, they are Chinese, and we cannot let others deprive them of their right to become one of us." Not to mention that the people of the empire came with swords and guns and with malicious intentions.
You can see this as a change of dynasty within the kingdom, and no king will give up the land and people he can inherit, right?"
Earl John sat there, tapping his fingers on the table, and after a long time he said, "I have only conveyed the meaning of His Majesty, and what I am about to say now is what I originally wanted to say. Do you know how many men the Empire's army has gathered?"
"More than forty-three thousand. Shi Hao said, "Our scouts are not idle, I even have a map of your camping here, do you need to see it?"
Earl John sneered and said, "What you see is only a number, how do you know how many powerful troops have been mobilized here? Even if your artillery is powerful, are you ready to fight against the beasts of a legion? Are you ready to fight the Black Guards of two detachments?"
Hearing this, the faces of many people present changed a little, and even Shi Hao's face became a little solemn. Only Olgas still looked indifferent, while Xiao Chen maintained a faint smile, not knowing what he was thinking.
The meaning of the so-called beast species is actually very complex, simply put, a person's body contains the characteristics of beasts, it can be called beast species. According to this standard, both bloodline warriors and orcs can be counted as beasts, but because of the strength of both, few people will use such a takeaway insult to describe them. Most of the time, beasts are used to refer to people whose bloodlines are relatively thin, their strength is not strong enough, and their potential is relatively limited.
But this so-called lack of strength is only relative, these beasts are born with much stronger strength than ordinary humans, and often have various special abilities.
In fact, there are many different sources of animal species. Some are the descendants of the Northern Orcs and Half-Orcs intermarrying with the Empire's humans, some are the result of the deterioration of the lineage of bloodline warriors, and some are the descendants of the past bloodline transformation experiments of the Purple Eagle Empire and the Black Dragon Empire.
These people tend to be discriminated against on both sides on the continent, whether they are pure-blooded orcs and bloodline warriors, or ordinary humans treat them as inferior aliens.
Therefore, their destination is often to join the imperial army, where they can be treated in the same way as ordinary humans, and these warriors fight bravely and fearlessly in order to maintain their position. is one of the most powerful forces in the Empire.
Olgas was on the table, his head slightly tilted and glanced at the people in the empire: "It's just a group of mongrels, no matter how many beasts you sent before, you haven't captured Heimu Pass, where did your confidence come from this time?"
Earl John said, "In the past, you had the support of the whole kingdom behind you. At that time, I sent 2,000 beast species, you can send 4,000 soldiers, now I send 6,000 beast species, how many people can you send? How many of you Chinese can support? I haven't counted the black guards, but they are more powerful than the beast species. ”
"If you're curious about how many lives it takes to rush to Blackwood Pass, we're here to help. Shi Hao said.
Earl John said, "We will lose a lot, will yours be small?" I don't think you should be in a hurry to refuse, but should consult a feasible solution. If you are not willing to let go of all our troops, then how many of us are you willing to let go?
"Wait, John, so many Black Guards, is your Emperor coming to the front?" asked Olgas suddenly.
"You found out. John seemed to have no fear, "Yes, tomorrow we will announce the whereabouts of His Majesty the Emperor." His presence will be a great morale boost.
You'd better think seriously about my proposal. ”