Chapter 169: Meeting
Meng Fan and his party entered the council hall of the Lord's Palace, and in the chair above the council hall sat a blonde boy, a 12-year-old boy who was Prince Warren, the son of Landry Parr, the king of Gilgia, who had died of illness.
On the left side of Prince Warren stood Lewin Nolan, the Lord of Ziyang City, and after entering the council hall, Meng Fan's eyes did not stop on Prince Warren and Lewin, Lord of Ziyang City, and Meng Fan's thoughts at the moment flew to the blonde woman standing on the right side of Warren.
Six years ago, when he first saw Queen Freya in the royal capital Cangyun City, Meng Fan was deeply infatuated with this blonde woman. Freya is the embodiment of the goddess in Meng Fan's heart, with dazzling blonde hair, breathtaking beauty, and innate nobility.
"Lord Claude. Tiberius behind him whispered a reminder, and Meng Fan, who suddenly came to his senses, withdrew his gaze from Queen Freya.
"Chancellor Claude Krouroux meets His Highness Warren. Meng Fan saluted the young man sitting on the chair. "Hello, Lord Claude. The blonde boy in the chair nodded to Meng Fan in a still childish voice.
"Your Highness, Lord Lewin. Meng Fan saluted the queen and Levin in turn, the lord of Ziyang City.
"Lord Claude, we haven't seen each other for two years. The Lord of Purple Sun City, Lewin Nolan, smiled kindly.
"The last time we met Master Lewin was at your sixtieth birthday party. Meng Fan replied with a smile.
"A lot has happened in the Kingdom of Gilgias in the past two years. Levin touched his beard under his chin and said, "Yes, Lord Lewin, you're right. Meng Fan raised his right arm covered by a black holster slightly, and nodded.
"Lord Claude, you must already know the news of Duke Duraika's quest for the throne. Levin said after his gaze swept over Meng Fan's bare right arm.
"Dulaika's wolf ambition, in order to seize the throne, even launched a rebellion, brutalized Zhongliang in the royal capital, and almost hurt His Royal Highness Warren and His Royal Highness the Queen, this kind of person must be eliminated as soon as possible. Meng Fan said solemnly.
"I am very touched by your loyalty, Lord Claude, and if the Kingdom of Gilgias had more loyal ministers like you, Lord Claude, it would be impossible for Duraika to steal the throne. Levin complimented with a smile on his face.
"Lord Lewin, I just entered the Kingdom of Gilgia from the Kingdom of Fran, and I don't know too much about the specific location of the Dulaika rebels, and I ask Lord Lewin to inform me in detail about the rebels' march route......" Meng Fan turned the topic to the rebels.
"Dorne. Lewin nodded to his nephew Dorne, who was the city guard of Purple Sun City.
"Lord Claude, the rebels led by Dulaika set out from Tieliu City four days ago, and now they have marched to the area of the Tide Valley Forest, the Tide Valley Forest is six hundred miles west of Ziyang City, and it is roughly estimated that the rebels will arrive in Ziyang City in three days. Dorn walked to the side of the council chamber, where a map of the kingdom of Gilgias hung there, and Dorn pointed out where the rebels were now.
"Tidevalley Forest. Meng Fan stared at the map in front of him and read softly.
"Lord Claude, do you think we should take the initiative to fight the rebels or hold on to Purple Sun City and wait for a counterattack?" Dorn asked.
There are only 70,000 troops in Ziyang City, even if you add the 50,000 French troops brought by Meng Fan, it is only 130,000, and the rebels under Dulaika are said to have 250,000, and the difference in strength between the two sides is nearly doubled.
"Of course, we are out of the city to fight the rebels, we represent His Royal Highness Warren, the orthodox heir of His Majesty Landry, how can we retreat in the city to resist the attacks of the rebels?" Meng Fan said with a smile.
"Lord Claude, there is one news you don't know yet, a few days ago, Sisera, the lord of Dawn City, joined the rebels of Dulaika with 30,000 territorial troops......" Lewin, who was standing next to Prince Warren, began.
"Isn't Sisera, Lord of Dawn City, your nephew, Lord of Radiance, your nephew, also taking refuge in Dulaika?" Meng Fan looked at Levin Nolan, the Lord of Purple Yang City, with a surprised look, Richard Miró, the previous lord of Dawn City, married Lywin's sister Vanessa, so Levin Lord, Levin is the uncle of the current Dawn City Lord Cisera Miró in terms of kinship.
"Hmph, when it comes to his own safety, even his own brother will turn into an enemy, let alone a nephew. Lewin replied coldly.
"Haha, Lord Levine is right, even brothers can sometimes turn into enemies. Meng Fan laughed.
"Lord Claude, now that Duraika has 280,000 troops under his command, are you sure that you can defeat this rebel army?" said Ness, the general of the royal army loyal to Prince Warren.
"General Nice, you served under me when I was the commander of the Kyrgyz royal army. Meng Fan looked at the white-haired man.
Ness nodded, "General Nice, we once faced 500,000 Bretan troops together, did I fear and worry because of the strength of the enemy at that time?" Meng Fan asked rhetorically.
Ness glanced at Lewin, the lord of Ziyang City, and Freya, who were standing on the side. Then Ness bowed down and saluted Meng Fan, "Lord Claude, I admire your military strategy. Ness said sincerely.
Although Ness shared the same worries as Lewin, the lord of Purple Sun City, that Meng Fan would manipulate the power of the royal family, Ness had to pay tribute to Meng Fan's outstanding military talents, if it weren't for this black-haired man, maybe the Kingdom of Gilgias would have been annexed by the Kingdom of Brettan half a year ago.
"Dulaika has only 200,000 rebels, Lord Lewin, please don't worry, I will definitely help Ziyang City defeat this rebel army, and escort His Royal Highness Warren back to the royal capital to ascend the throne. Meng Fan said confidently.
"Lord Claude, if you really help His Highness Warren regain the throne, then your request will be fulfilled. Lewin had a relieved look on his face.
After receiving the promise from the Lord of Ziyang City, Meng Fan's eyes turned to Queen Freya, a beautiful blonde woman who had never spoken to Meng Fan from beginning to end.
Freya looked at herself with a bland gaze, which made Meng Fan feel a little disappointed, she came to Ziyang City with a savior attitude, Meng Fan longed to see dependence and worship in the eyes of Freya, a woman who was regarded as a goddess by herself, but in Freya's azure eyes, there was no kind of gaze that Meng Fan expected.