Chapter Twenty-Five: The Undercurrent Surges
Later that day, Ma Kanan had already prepared a dinner party for Di Hongyou and Fu Xiangting. The trio sat around a long ceremonial table, surrounded by maids playing soft classical music on unknown instruments, a very standard medieval aristocratic banquet.
The dishes on the table are also very rich, all kinds of strange vegetables and fruits from the other world and the meat of beasts, after being cooked by the chef of the other world, regardless of the taste, the quality is very outstanding.
"The meat is very good, and if it were a chef from the earth, it would taste even better. Fu Xiangting cut off a piece of meat steak and gave his own evaluation after tasting it.
"In the future, if I have the opportunity, I will invite a chef from your world to come and try his craft. Makanang said with a smile, and then asked Di Hongyou, "What does Sir think of this wine?"
Di Hongyou took a sip and said: "This wine is very fragrant, it should be made of vegetables and fruits rather than grains, the first sip has a taste of juice, but it has a lot of stamina, it should be a good wine that has been cellared for many years." β
Makanan couldn't help but praise: "Mr. is really a master of wine, I still have many good wines in this manor, and then I will take Mr. to taste them one by one." β
After a short tasting of the food and wine at the banquet, Di Hongyou and Makanan began to discuss business.
"Gu Feier will not give up on this defeat, I wonder if the general can have a strategy to deal with the enemy?" asked Di Hongyou.
"I can only quickly build defenses and train the army, and when the time comes, I will do my best to kill the opponent's main general, and win more with less. Makanan said it very simply.
"The general was really heroic. Di Hongyou expressed his praise, but sighed in his heart: Although Makanan fought bravely, he did not understand the role of politics and economics.
"Although your strength is strong, there will always be generals in the empire who can compete with you, what should you do when the time comes?" Fu Xiangting asked directly, the young man was quick to speak.
Makanaan's reply was very chivalrous: "No matter what the strength of the other party, I will defend my country to the death and shed every drop of blood for her." β
"This is the heroic spirit, I toast you. Fu Xiangting raised his glass and said, this was the first time he had said good things to Makana.
"The situation is not as simple as you think, General. At this time, Emperor Hongyou spoke: "Once you die in battle, your country will fall immediately, and because the loss you caused to them while you were alive is too great, they will pour out their hatred on your people, and there is no need for me to remind the general of what the result will be." β
"This ...... Indeed, the stronger the resistance, the greater the reprisals after the fall. Makana's voice became very heavy, and he naturally understood the meaning of Di Hongyou's words.
Fu Xiangting glanced at Di Hongyou at this time and began to think thoughtfully.
"General, don't worry, you have better countermeasures. Di Hongyou said, and he began to guide Makanan step by step into his plan.
"Please also ask the gentleman for advice. Makanan stood up at this point and said in a respectful tone.
Di Hongyou said with a smile: "It's very simple, seek the protection of the big forces, the law enforcement as a neutral organization is now in decline, it will inevitably not participate in the war, Wen Zhentian's negotiations can only play a role in delaying time, if the parties tear their faces and start fighting, Magalan will definitely become a victim of the war of the great powers if he does not have a strong ally." β
"Most of the big forces now are empires, and they will do whatever it takes to expand, and if Magalon goes to them, eighty percent will be eaten in vain. Makanan shook his head.
"What if it's me and Fu Xiangting?" said Di Hongyou lightly.
"Can the forces of the two of you fight against the Empire?" Makanan wondered.
"More than enough, Fu Xiangting has more than a thousand top elites, and the strength is not bad, I have the high-tech armed forces of the earth, not to mention defeating an empire, there is no problem in resisting, not to mention that we also have several powerful supreme beings with extraordinary strength. Di Hongyou said with an oath.
"Then what is your purpose in protecting Magalen?" Makanaan naturally understood that Emperor Hongyou would not work in vain.
"Black Magic Mine ......"
After some conversation, Makanan went to the palace to meet the king, while Emperor Hongyou, Fu Xiangting and others began to go to the city to enjoy these otherworldly scenery.
"Are these people from the other world really worth your caution?" Fu Xiangting said to Di Hongyou as he walked down the street.
"You probably don't know how good these people are right now. At this time, Di Hongyou pointed to a soldier captain who was patrolling not far away and said, "Look at that person, you may not be able to detect his strength, because the cultivation system of the other world is different from that of the earth, but I can tell you that his body will not be injured even if it collides head-on with a one hundred and fifty miles car on the earth." β
"Really?" Fu Xiangting gathered his strength and observed the soldier captain: "His body is indeed very strong, and the energy of this world is too abundant, so the creatures here are all inherently very strong. β
"That's true. Di Hongyou said: "The earth's use of modern technology is far inferior to this world, but many cultivators on the earth can be regarded as top-level powerhouses in this world, because the overall strength here is strong but there are too few elites. β
"Why is that? It stands to reason that it should be easier to be a strong man here than on Earth. Fu Xiangting asked puzzled.
"The struggle for survival here is too fierce. Di Hongyou gave the simplest and most fundamental answer.
The night in the royal capital of Srayan is very busy, the streets are full of residents enjoying their night life, hundreds of shops are closed close to the early hours of the morning, and the taverns are open almost all day. Elegant statues and fountains are standard in the center of every square.
But Fu Xiangting now understands that maybe one day these prosperous scenes will be burned in the flames of war, and thousands of residents will become slaves in an instant.
Just as Fu Xiangting began to fall into thought, Di Hongyou patted him on the shoulder and said, "Let's go to the tavern and have a look, I didn't have fun at the banquet before, so make up for it here." β
In the royal palace, in the king's study, King Levin was sitting at his desk, and Makanan was sitting on the side.
"You're saying that Emperor Hongyou wants to share the right to mine the Black Magic Mine, and in return he will protect us from the invasion of other powers. After listening to Makanan, Levin said, "Isn't this for us to cut the land?"
"Your Majesty, I naturally know that it is a land cut. Makanan's tone was heavy: "But we really have no choice, the black magic veins are rich in reserves, and our principality can't absorb them all, keeping them will only cause fire, it's better to divide them out in exchange for peace." β
"Are we still going to submit to others without you?" Levine relied heavily on Makanan's strength.
Makanan sighed and said, "I alone am not enough to fight the Empire, our army is too weak compared to them. β
"Since you have said so, then I agree to your proposal and establish an alliance with Emperor Hongyou. Levin said, "You are solely responsible for this." β
"Yes. Makanan knelt down and bowed, and then left the palace.
After Makanan left, King Levin beckoned into the shadows. A man wrapped in a black robe appeared silently.
"Go and inform the envoys of the emperor of the Donglei Dynasty that there are variables, and the plan is going to be advanced. With that, the man disappeared into the shadows again.
The ancient Phil Empire is located in a huge mountain range in the north of Magalen, although the terrain is complex and dangerous, but the output of various resources is very rich, but the mineral energy is extremely scarce, and has to rely on foreign imports, this empire must occupy a rare mineral deposit if it wants to expand.
Because the weapons, armor, and many cultivation methods of the other world must rely on these ores that contain a lot of energy, which is also the reason why Gu Feier can't wait to send troops this time.
Wen Zhentian had already arrived at the capital of the ancient Feier country at this time, Guwenna.
Because of the fact that most of the cities were built around the mountains, this kind of complex is very beautiful and majestic. A place where mountains stand and cities surround it.
The imperial palace of the empire was also built on a high mountain, and the interior of the mountain hundreds of meters high was hollowed out to build internal houses, which is very magnificent. In front of the palace gate stand two huge statues. On the left is the Emperor: AndrΓ© von Heyderian Femont, and on the right is the Generalissimo Norf Leo Morides.
In the palace, the emperor was sitting upright on the throne, and the generalissimo was standing beside him.
"Shouldn't you give a reasonable explanation for Gu Fei's disregard for the law enforcement treaty, the illegal use of magic to teleport armies, and the illegal invasion of other countries?" Wen Zhentian stared at Emperor Andre.
"The top of the gods really lives up to its name, and still adheres to the principle of law enforcement, and still administers justice for small countries in this era. Andrei said in a respectful tone.
"In that case, I also hope that Gufer can cooperate with the law enforcement and ensure that he will not invade Magalon again. "Smell the heavens.
"I'm afraid it won't be possible. AndrΓ© said: "Magalen is only a small country, the dark magic vein appears there, Gu Fei Er does not grab it, the empire will be targeted, unless the top of the gods can ensure that the rest of the empire does not move, otherwise we will not be able to let this piece of fat fall into the mouths of others." β
"It means that without the invasion of other countries, Gu Fei will not make a move against Magalen, right?" Wen Zhentian asked.
"Not bad. The Emperor said dryly.
"I hope the emperor will do what you say. Farewell!" After Wen Zhentian got these words, he left Gu Fei and flew to the top of the gods.