Chapter 146: Choosing Losses
Lampari XIII was silent for a long time, and sighed softly: "Eric is my son, why should I watch him die?"
Viscount Leslie shook his head slowly: "I don't know. But what you're doing now, in my opinion, is what you want to do. Eric is a friend of mine that I grew up with, and as a friend of his, I have to ask you this question. β
Lampari XIII smiled, with a hint of sarcasm in his smile.
"I know you were invited by Eric to stay with him for a while after retiring from the Zhenbei Army, but I'm afraid this question wasn't asked by Eric, right?"
A bitter smile rose at the corner of Viscount Leslie's mouth, and he sighed lightly: "It's true that he didn't ask me to ask, it's my own decision." β
"So did you tell Eric your judgment, and did you dissuade him from attacking the kingdom of Sark?" asked Lampari XIII.
Viscount Leslie was silent for a long moment before he let out a long sigh and shook his head again.
"No, Eric is now confident in attacking the Kingdom of Sak, and he can't get into any objections, so I hope that Your Majesty will personally give an order to stop him. β
Lampari XIII knocked on the bench and looked at Leslie, the sarcasm in his smile deepened.
"Did you know that Eric's confidence was actually given to him by the people who supported him in the kingdom? β
Viscount Leslie was even more silent, he certainly knew what role the Stark family represented by his father played in this.
He even knew very well that in order to support His Royal Highness the Prince to lead the Zhenbei Army to counterattack the Sark Kingdom this time, the Stark family had already paid a total amount of at least more than five million gold coins in funds and material resources.
As for the human resources of the Stark family used in this. That's even more immeasurable.
And with the exception of the Stark family. Other nobles in the kingdom who supported Prince Eric also supported the Zhenbei army in various ways. As a result, the current Zhenbei Army is very sufficient in terms of logistics supply and equipment and personnel, and it can even be said that it is the most abundant time since the establishment of the Zhenbei Army.
It is precisely because of this that Prince Eric is full of confidence in this counterattack on the Kingdom of Sark, feeling that with the support of so many nobles in the kingdom, he will easily defeat the Kingdom of Sark and record the most brilliant military feats since the founding of the Kingdom of Lampari.
With this military feat, he can naturally easily defeat Sevini and another prince of Miffam, who is not favored in the first place, and become the only heir to the throne.
Seeing Viscount Leslie speechless. Lampari XIII put away the smile on his face, snorted lightly, and said in a deep voice: "Leslie, do you know that even I can't directly order to stop Eric from attacking the Sark Kingdom now?"
Viscount Leslie thought for a moment, sighed, and nodded.
By this time, Prince Eric led the Zhenbei army to attack the Sark Kingdom and had to be attacked.
Even if Prince Eric suddenly changed his mind. The major families that supported him behind him would never allow him to do so.
Otherwise, the large amount of manpower and material resources that the major families have invested in him and the Zhenbei Army now will be equivalent to going down the drain. In vain.
It is not an exaggeration to say that whether it is Prince Eric or the Zhenbei Army, and even the major nobles in the kingdom who support Prince Eric, they have all been tied to the same chariot.
This chariot must drive towards the kingdom of Sark, and no one can stop it.
Even His Majesty, the king, who has the strongest power in the kingdom, can't stop this chariot from starting.
After all, even the most honorable king, His Majesty, could not stop the will of a large number of noble families represented by the Stark family in the kingdom.
Thinking of this, Viscount Leslie couldn't help but sigh again, glanced at Lampari XIII, and couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, I don't believe that you didn't foresee this in advance, but why didn't you stop it in advance? β
Lampari XIII was silent for a moment and replied: "Sending the three of them out would have been a test for them. This is Eric's own choice, and I certainly won't interfere at will. β
Viscount Leslie suddenly became angry, and said loudly: "But this is not only related to Eric alone, but also to the thousands of soldiers of the Zhenbei Army! Do you want to watch those innocent soldiers of the Zhenbei Army also go to their deaths?"
Lampari XIII glanced at Leslie and burst into laughter.
"It seems that you have served in the Zhenbei Army for two years and already have feelings for the Zhenbei Army. Nice, nice ......"
Seeing that Lampari XIII avoided answering his question, Viscount Leslie was even more annoyed, but reason told him that it was absolutely impossible for him to really question His Majesty the Honorable King, so he could only reluctantly suppress his anger, take a deep breath, and force himself to calm down.
Staring at Lampari XIII for a while, Viscount Leslie said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I don't know what you think, but ...... Please forgive me for being disrespectful to you, I feel that what you are doing right now is very wrong. If you continue to do this, we in the Lampari Kingdom will most likely suffer a huge loss, and I am afraid that this loss will not even be able to bear you. β
Lampari XIII turned his head slightly and glanced northwest, a hint of gloom in his eyes.
"yes, I probably can't afford to lose a lot. But I had no choice but to suffer a more terrible loss than I could imagine. Leslie, which one would you choose to accept in the face of the loss that both are very strict, but one of them still has the possibility of recouping?"
Viscount Leslie was silent for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "I only know that people cannot be resurrected after death, and I hope that Your Majesty can seriously consider it." β
Lampari XIII smiled slightly: "The dead are only a slight loss. Leslie, you're too young to understand. β
Viscount Leslie took a breath. Shook his head. A salute to Lampari XIII. Turn around and take your leave.
After walking out of the palace, Viscount Leslie glanced up at the sky of Anvimar City, which was a little gloomy today because of the overcast, and only felt that his mood was as gloomy as this sky at the moment.
The conversation with His Majesty did not give him the results he wanted, but it made him more aware of some of His Majesty's thoughts.
And these thoughts he probed made him extremely cold.
If His Majesty the King knew the consequences, but still chose not to take any action, then it proved that he had been mentally prepared for Prince Eric's actions this time.
However, it was precisely because of this that Viscount Leslie was extremely cold.
Prince Eric said that he was also the biological son of His Majesty the King. Was he really going to sit back and watch his son be put in danger?
"If Eric were to be replaced by me, and His Majesty to be his father, what would my father choose?"
Viscount Leslie pondered for a moment, only to discover a truth that chilled him even more.
If there was a serious conflict between him and the overall interests of the Stark family, then he was sure that his father would definitely not hesitate to give up on him, and even more simply and ruthlessly than His Majesty the King.
"Is this the fate of being born into a noble family?" Viscount Leslie shook his head with a wry smile.
When I turned my head, I saw that on the street outside the palace, the window of a shop was full of all kinds of household magic machinery.
One of the magic air conditioners was running non-stop, blowing a warm breath. The window panes, which had been frosted by the bitter cold of winter, were so warm that only a stream of water remained.
Seeing these household magic machines, Viscount Leslie's heart, which was originally as cold as the season, instantly gained a trace of warmth.
Because of seeing these household magic machines. Viscount Leslie thought of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and when he thought of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, he naturally thought of Xu Yi.
Although strictly speaking, he and Xu Yi have not spent a particularly long time together, but he can see that Xu Yi is a person who has a long-term goal and is full of enthusiasm and passion because of this goal.
And this goal in his heart is greatly appreciated by Viscount Leslie, so every time he thinks of Xu Yi, he always feels a little comforted.
"If everyone in the kingdom could do their best to improve everyone's lives like Xu Yi, then how comfortable life in the kingdom would be now. β
After thinking for a moment, Viscount Leslie smiled self-deprecatingly.
He knew very well that even Xu Yi himself might not be able to have such a naΓ―ve idea.
Looking left and right, Viscount Leslie got into the carriage and came to the Count of Satsuma's annex in the city of Anwemar.
Seeing Viscount Leslie's sudden arrival, Director Ram was stunned.
"Lord Viscount, when did you come back?"
"I just came back yesterday. Viscount Leslie replied with a smile and glanced into the courtyard. "Alex isn't here, let him out, I'm going to talk to him about something. β
Director Ram shook his head, "Alex has been back to Bonta City a month ago, don't you know? Oh yes, you just came back yesterday, of course you don't. Look at my stupid ......."
"Back in Bonta City?" Viscount Leslie was stunned. "Is he going back temporarily? Did you say when he would come back?"
"No, he's no longer the director of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce in Anwemar City. According to what he said before leaving, after returning to Bonta City this time, he may not have the opportunity to come back to Anvimar in the future. Ram said.
"Why?" said Viscount Leslie, a little strange. "Wasn't he personally sent by Xu Yi, is it because he plans to promote him when he goes back this time?"
"I don't know, but it's not supposed to be a promotion, it's like a ...... It's like a punishment......" Director Ram wasn't quite sure. "When President Xu came to Anweimar City before, I saw that his face was not very good when he faced Alex several times, I think it may be that Alex did something and President Xu was not happy. β
"Let Xu Yi look bad?" Viscount Leslie frowned. "If you can make this good-natured guy not have a good face, then it seems that this Alex has really done something wrong. Well, he's gone, there's always someone to succeed him, right?
"Taken over by Director Falane, who just ...... in the morning Hey, isn't this Falane's carriage, he's back!"
Viscount Leslie turned around and saw a man in his thirties jumping out of the carriage.
Before Viscount Leslie could speak, Director Falane had already greeted him with a big smile and saluted Viscount Leslie, "Lord Visley, the Lord will be very happy if he knows that you have returned to Anvimar City. I think he'll make a special trip to Anvimar to see you when he comes back from Surwell. β
"Do you know me?" asked Viscount Leslie, stunned.
"I had the pleasure of meeting you a few times when I was in Bonta City before, and of course, Lord Viscount, you definitely don't remember the villain. Director Falane said with a smile.
Viscount Leslie nodded, not dwelling on this issue, and asked, "Are you the new director of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce here?"
Director Falane muttered, "In general, I can represent this chamber of commerce. β
"Okay, I'm here this time to discuss cooperation with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and open a magic machinery factory, can you make this decision?"
Director Falane looked at Viscount Leslie in amazement, thought for a moment, and asked, "Lord Viscount, are you here to discuss on behalf of yourself or on behalf of the Stark family?"
Viscount Leslie smiled and replied, "Only for myself." β
Director Falane's face immediately turned extremely strange. (To be continued......)