While Grand Duke Jon and his senior staff were meeting overnight to refine the Lightning Storm plan, the envoy of the Duchy of Stacy was banging angrily on the table in the conference room inside Zakif's temporary embassy.

Stasi's embassy in Falkenridge was originally set up in the royal capital of Barrington, but an unwarranted disaster demolished the embassy to the ground, and the new envoy, Mr. Vice, had to move his noble body and follow the new king to Zakif before he could recover his senses.

The long journey had made him feel bad, and since he had just learned about this terrible thing, no one could blame him too much for his poor attitude at the moment.

Although the crisis on the border had ended with the retreat of Stasi's army, the big-shouldered envoy had no intention of backing down.

Or, on the other hand, it's as if they've won a great victory on the border, so arrogant that it's confusing.

"We made a choice of patience at the last moment for the sake of the two peoples not to shed blood and sacrifice, and for the sake of not having to meet each other with swords and soldiers between the two countries!" said Special Envoy Stasi, staring at the reception staff in front of him, furious.

Falkenridge's diplomats accompanied him with a smile and did not say anything to irritate him, but kept nodding their heads and praising Stasi as a peace-loving and righteous country.

In fact, in this diplomatic confrontation, Falkenridge was able to postpone the arrival of the war, and also used the pressure of public opinion to force Archduke Jon to give a friendly response, which has already reaped enough diplomatic benefits, so he is very willing to give Stasi an illusory "face".

And all this, more or less known to well-informed diplomats, is related to the newly enthroned king and his supporters, the Count of Elo.

The first thing that happened after the change of king was so exciting, that for a moment there was a little hope in the already depressed people of Falkenridge.

Moreover, the three nobles who once covered the sky with one hand have all disappeared, and the new king has issued several decrees of great efforts as soon as he ascends the throne, although the rebel army has not been suppressed, but has taken the opportunity to grow stronger, but this is still a good start.

"In short, for the sake of peace between the two countries, you must carefully consider the border issue we talked about earlier!, otherwise, I have reason to doubt the sincerity of your country!" Stasi's fat envoy looked at Falkenridge's diplomats and continued to repeat his request.

Since he can't fight now, he can only try to get a little compensation at the negotiating table.

"Please believe that our series of actions regarding the Flame Dragon Fortress and the Icourt Valley are directed exclusively against the Duchy of Sefi in the north of our two countries, and not against Stasi. ”

"Haven't we reached a consensus between the supreme leaders of our two countries? "Falkenridge's diplomat, because he had received the order from the king himself earlier, naturally picked up the good words.

Falkenridge's main goal at the moment is to try to stabilize Stasi in exchange for as much time as possible to develop. Therefore, on the premise of not violating the basic principles, it is in the national interest for Falkenridge to use the strategy of showing weakness as much as possible in diplomacy.

As the old saying goes, here's what's interesting about diplomacy: two countries that call each other brothers and sisters aren't necessarily indestructible allies, but rather enemies who stab each other.

Before the two countries prepare for a real war, they may diplomatically talk about peace, or even shout shameless slogans such as friendship from generation to generation......

This is really not insidious paralysis, but precisely the charm of diplomacy at the national level. It is a science and an art, not a continuation of friendship and affection.

There are no emotions between countries – at least not substantially affected by emotions – there are only interests. Talking about the danger of feelings at the national level is like a lamb taking the initiative to the mouth of a tiger.

"Then I think you also know that the distance between the Flame Dragon Fortress and the Hurricane Fortress is too close, in case your army is not well controlled and crosses the border...... We have every reason to regard it as an invasion!Then this war that could have been avoided can only be the sole responsibility of Falkenridge!" Stasi's envoy continued to shout with pride in his pity.

"His Majesty has been thinking about this matter, mainly because the situation was urgent, and we couldn't do anything about it. But don't worry, now that you know Grand Duke Jon's intentions, the Yanlong Fortress will definitely consider reducing the garrison. Falkenridge's diplomat smiled and nodded, and spoke comfortingly.

Speaking of this, he changed his tone to a more sincere tone and continued to persuade: "However, the Duchy of Sefi in the north is not a good neighbor either. The Yanlong Fortress is not far from the Principality of Sefi, and it was also set up with this in mind. ”

This is not entirely nonsense, because the Duchy of Sefi, as a common neighbor of Falkenridge and Stasi, is a famous-stirring stick, although it is not very good in its own right. What the Grand Duke of the Principality of Sefi is best at is surviving in the cracks and staying left and right. In his opinion, the more chaotic the situation in this area, the more benefits his country can take advantage of the opportunity.

Over the past few decades, the Duchy of Sefi has indeed benefited a lot from this method, and it can be said that a small part of the current hatred between Falkenridge and Stacy can be attributed to the Duchy of Sefi.

However, neither country wants to make a move first, largely because to the northeast of the country, there is another famous country, the Duchy of Kore.

The Duchy of Kore and the Duchy of Sefi wear almost the same pair of pants, and they are more or less the same type, but where Kore plays the role of a-stirring stick is not between Falkenridge and Stasi.

And it is famous because the Grand Duke of the Principality of Kore is a distant relative of the Emperor of the Havar Empire, and the Havar Empire is also happy to see these small countries not united, so they often cover Kore intentionally or unintentionally.

Therefore, although the Principality of Sefi is annoying, it has never crossed the bottom line, and no one dares to really take the initiative to trouble it.

But Envoy Stacy didn't really believe this statement that seemed to make sense, and instead squeezed out a sentence: "When the time comes, I'm afraid that what the defenders of Yanlong Fortress will do, you Falkenridge yourself have the final say, right?"

"Oh my God, Mr. Special Envoy, my sir, your words are serious! Between States, credibility and commitment are the basis of diplomacy...... If you question our trust in each other, you are not questioning the character of your and our peoples. Falkenridge's diplomat immediately snapped his hat down.

Diplomacy between countries, especially in an extremely chaotic situation like the Western Continent, is more likely to gain time by arguing than to gain any benefits from the negotiating table.

Sometimes diplomacy can work wonders, but more often than not, it can't put too much hope in it. In other words, diplomatic mediation in such a war environment is nothing more than a gambling game.

Unless it is the kind of country that really wants peace because of internal and external troubles, everyone will not choose peace easily - this is human nature: those who take advantage want to take advantage of more, and those who suffer want to take back what they have lost.

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"I can't believe it, my wisest master! Your prophecy is completely correct, you have once again led us through the crisis!" Raja took the latest news he had just received, and the joy on his face had not yet disappeared, and he flattered Airo with all his might.

His words obviously resonated with several other dragons on the side, even if they were more or less unwilling, but Iroh had indeed always made no mistake in terms of strategy, whether it was the initial attack on the Flame Squad, the later battle of the Valley, and now the events of the royal capital.

At this moment, the castle of Iroh is full of Tokamak factions - of course, Weiss is king in Zakiv, so it is the only exception.

And the reason for this gathering is naturally to decide the next action strategy.

"That's not a prophecy, my servant!" said Iroh, habitually playing with the golden pendant on his chest, with a slight smile in his tone. He is actually very nervous these days, after all, he doesn't have the ability to predict, and he is not the type of intelligent and close to demon, but his psychological quality is better than that of other dragons.

After all, Grand Duke Jon did not attack as he thought, and in the end, he did not let the full-name war between the two countries break out now, so that Elo's basic purpose was achieved.

"Raja, you only see my conclusions, but you don't see me collect and analyze intelligence, nor do you see me deduce the situation...... If you can not be easily swayed like me and sharpen the clues at the strategic level, you can also make such predictions. Iroh's words undoubtedly seemed a bit exaggerated, but no one felt that there was anything wrong with them.

The few people present were basically dragons, and if you really want to accuse Elona, it is also a matter of fifty steps and a hundred steps. Moreover, what Iroh said also made sense, he didn't make a simple gamble, but made a reasonable decision based on intelligence!

To a certain extent, this reassures everyone that the leader they follow is not blindly adventurous, but follows the trend naturally.

Invisibly, Iroh's authority has increased a few points, which also clears some obstacles for him to assign tasks next.

"My master, your wisdom is as good as the sun!" said Raja, flattering him again.

"Okay, the past is gone, let's look to the future. ”

Quickly sorting out his somewhat fluttering mood, Iroh got up, and a huge map was magically projected in front of everyone.

"I'll discuss it further with Vis on Zakif's side, and you'...... Members of the Tokamaks, and my most faithful servants, your mission is to keep the seeds of the Flame Dragon Church in every corner of Falkenridge!"