Chapter 557 Understanding

It was really a surprise for the Business Alliance to bow its head so simply and admit defeat, and in the original assumption, the top of the Norton family basically thought that the Business Alliance would continue to fight, and would launch a persistent retaliatory attack on the newly independent Peterson Kingdom. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoSo the Norton forces are ready for a protracted defensive battle, and have brought back the Rock Legion that has returned to the Northlands to hold the defensive line that has been placed in the province of Cuvadro.

The plan discussed by Lorist and Malek is to slowly wear down the strength and sharpness of the business alliance over a period of two years, not to defeat the business alliance in one go, but to push the business alliance into a desperate situation step by step until it is no longer able to resist. From a military point of view, such a plan was to reduce and reduce the damage of the Norton family's forces. What's more, in another half a year, the armed legions of the Peterson Kingdom after training and the armament assistance of the Norton family will be able to pull up the defensive positions on the front line, and only after the armed forces of the Peterson Kingdom and the armed forces of the Commercial Alliance are completely torn apart and beaten to death, Lorist can watch the excitement from the side.

As for the lack of salt in the business alliance, Lorist has already decided to let Archduke Peterson organize people to smuggle the business alliance, which is not only hanging the life of the business alliance, but also continuing to bleed the business alliance from another aspect. Why not use the high price of smuggling rock salt to continuously obtain revenue from the Commercial Alliance to support this long-term defensive war, which is almost using the Gold of the Commercial Alliance to equip and train soldiers to fight against the Commercial Alliance?

But now that the business alliance has sent an envoy to sue for peace, this really makes Lorist a little angry, why did he go earlier? When we wanted to hold peace talks, you all rejected our repeated requests and efforts for peace talks, and disdained the sincerity we had shown. Now we are ready to fight you to the end, and the plan has been arranged, but you have demanded peace in turn, making all our arrangements useless, which is simply unreasonable!

"Shall we refuse the commercial alliance's request for peace and continue this war?" Lorist said to Fat Smith.

Shi Fatzi knew very well what Lorist was thinking, and he shook his head: "Your Highness, we were going to hold peace talks, and it is beyond reproach that the business alliance rejected the conditions we submitted, and of course we can't accept their conditions, so it is inevitable that the peace talks will not succeed." And now the business alliance is a peace, which is almost equivalent to capitulation, and basically all the conditions of negotiation are based on our opinions and suggestions. So in this case, if we reject their request for peace, it will inevitably give others the impression of being too domineering, and instead turn the business alliance into a sympathetic weakling.

From our family's standpoint, we should not block and reject a request for a sum from a business alliance. For everyone knows that the reason why our family forces have joined this war, as we have preached, is to restore peace, to have the Kingdom of Antinac, the Liberal Alliance and the Business Alliance sign an armistice, and to bring peace back to the plains of Falimo. Now that the goal has been achieved, we cannot afford to go back on and continue this war, which will affect the reputation of our Norton family and leave a bad impression on the countries of the Mid-South.

In addition, from the perspective of our family, we cannot arbitrarily decide whether or not to refuse a sum request from a business alliance. His Majesty has appointed you to be in charge of this war, but now that the outcome has been decided, the question of determining the fate of the business alliance must be referred to His Majesty. I believe that before that, it is important to convene the Freedom Alliance, and the Kingdom of Peterson and the four newly restored countries should discuss the request for a peace of the commercial alliance, and work out the preconditions and joint requirements that are in line with the interests of each country. ”

Lorist nodded, Shi Fatzi's words were right, the business alliance bowed his head and sued for peace, which was already considered to have given up all the benefits he once had. The recognition of the four newly restored countries, the recognition of the legitimate rights and territorial territory of the Freedom Alliance and the Kingdom of Peterson is a prerequisite, and as for the southern provinces, which were occupied by the independent Chicke and Mayflower Chambers, the Business Alliance has to give up, because he no longer has the confidence to regain these lost territories.

It was a surprise for the Norton family that the purpose of this military dispatch had been accomplished, and they had even captured all the markets of the commercial alliance in those countries in the south-central part of the continent. With the business alliance bowing its head and admitting defeat, there is no need for Lorist and the Norton family to come forward to do anything evil, and they can completely push this matter to the Second Highness to deal with. With the meanness of His Royal Highness, he would not let go of the good opportunity to beat the Reservoir Dog so easily, especially the business alliance that had deeply offended him.

"Well, do as you say, and inform our King that he will come and deal with the matter of the commercial alliance's peace request. Lorist remembered something: "By the way, did the Business Alliance send an envoy to sue for peace this time and make any requests?"

"They only have one demand, and that is that we will grant them the right to do business freely. Fat Shi replied.

"Hehe, it turns out that they are not dead set on and want to break our wrists in business......" Lorist laughed: "Finally, these merchants are wise, knowing that they are not the opponents of our military nobles in war, and now they understand that it is not too late, and they are really confident in reverting to the identity of merchants and competing with us in business." ”

"Then should we refuse their request for free trade?" asked Shi Fatzi.

Lorist tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "There's no need for that, in fact, the right to trade freely is not a big deal, and the nobles of those kingdoms in the central and southern regions have also formed various caravans and chambers of commerce to sell and sell the products in their territories." The business alliance demanded only the same rights as these nobles, and was treated fairly in terms of customs clearance fees and market taxes, without being artificially criticized and discriminated against. We can promise them the same treatment and not embarrass them. ”

"Okay, Your Highness, I see. Fat Shi stood up and prepared to retire.

"Wait, Schrader, you can privately negotiate with Archduke Peterson to establish a salt monopoly in his kingdom. That is, private sales and transportation of salt are not allowed, and all salt sales must be controlled by the Petersen Chamber of Commerce. Isn't there a shortage of salt in the business alliance, after the implementation of the salt monopoly system, the business alliance cannot buy salt from outside through the territory of the Peterson Kingdom, unless they trade salt from the Peterson Chamber of Commerce. Tell Archduke Peterson that the salt monopoly system could not make as much money as smuggling, but it could still be sold at a high price. This will allow him to pay off the loan our family has given them very quickly. In addition, the allied forces of the Central and Southern Kingdoms stationed in Tenarigue and Serunica provinces should also be notified to avoid smuggling salt from there into the commercial alliance. As for the distribution of profits, you can coordinate with them and the Peterson Chamber of Commerce to discuss it well, so as not to hurt the peace. ”

The more Shi Fatzi listened, the more he admired, and finally stretched out his thumb: "Your Highness, your proposal is really amazing, the business alliance may really not be able to turn over now, no matter how hard they try, they are afraid that they will give this salt monopoly a tight neck, and in the long run, they will only deeply resent the Peterson Kingdom......"

"Hehe, the more they hate us, the more reassuring we are. Even if the business alliance recovers its strength, it must first pass the level of the Peterson Kingdom, otherwise it will shrink into the territory of these four provinces forever. Lorist proudly raised the teacup in his hand and drank the dark green tea.

Tagar knocked on the door and walked in: "Your Highness, the letter eagle from the imperial capital has a message. The new queen gave birth to a healthy little prince in March. His Majesty was overjoyed and gave the little prince the name Hlested. ”

"Aha, our Majesty the King is really efficient, and this is a little prince. Schredder, you prepare a sumptuous congratulatory gift and send someone to the imperial capital to congratulate our King on having an heir. By the way, tell him about the business alliance's request for peace, and ask him to come to Moriente City as soon as possible to preside over and deal with the business alliance's affairs. Lorist commanded.

"Okay, Your Highness, I'll do it right away. Shi Fatzi responded.

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The envoy of the business alliance for peace stayed in the city of Moldant and negotiated with the representatives of the parties for nearly a month, and finally reached a preliminary agreement. It was an indefatigable and humiliating agreement for the Business Alliance, which recognized the legitimacy and territorial inviolability of the newly restored kingdoms of Syktor, the Grand Duchy of Morkebi, the Grand Duchy of Kabasi, and the Grand Duchy of Sanmaria, and compensated each of these four countries 500,000 goldfords as compensation for the invasion and annexation of these four countries, and obtained the understanding of these four countries.

At the same time, the envoy of the Commercial Alliance and the negotiator of the Kingdom of Peterson, Duke Miledas (for his great contribution to the cause of the independence of the Kingdom of Peterson, Count Miledas was canonized by His Majesty King Peterson as the only duke of the Kingdom, and came to negotiate with the envoy of the Commercial Alliance. An armistice and a non-aggression understanding were signed. Both sides recognize each other's territories as sacred and inviolable.

Ironically, both sides seem to have forgotten that a third of the territory of the Merchant Alliance's territory in the province of Cuvadro is controlled by the Norton forces, forming a defensive front to protect the kingdom of Peterson. In the agreement, the two sides declared that they respected each other's rights and interests, and the Duke of Miledas also announced that they would welcome the caravans of the Commercial Alliance to trade through the territory of the Kingdom of Petersen, as long as they obeyed the law.

Shi Fatzi, who was on the side to be fair to this agreement, laughed secretly, if the business alliance knew that the Peterson Kingdom and the four countries of Zhouquan were about to announce the implementation of the salt monopoly system, I don't know how they would react, would they immediately tear up the agreement and declare war on the Peterson Kingdom again. Because according to this salt monopoly system, even if the business alliance buys salt outside, as long as it passes through these four countries and the Kingdom of Peterson, these salt shipments will be confiscated because they violate the monopoly system......

As for the negotiation between the Freedom Alliance and the Business Alliance, it is very simple, for the Business Alliance, the negotiators of the Freedom Alliance always lack some confidence, even if the Freedom Alliance forces followed the Norton family forces to participate in the two battles against the Business Alliance, they basically only played the role of soy sauce and passers-by, and did not play a key role.

So when the Business Alliance's envoy offered to compensate the Freedom Alliance a million Kingford, the negotiations made immediate progress. The negotiators of the Liberty Alliance soon signed an agreement of understanding with the envoy of the Merchant Alliance on mutual recognition of their respective territories and identities, agreed to the Merchant Alliance's request for peace, and agreed that the Chamber of Commerce of the Merchant Alliance would come to the city of Morent to conduct commercial trade and other activities. Of course, this is inseparable from the fact that the envoys of the Business Alliance have a friendly visit to the negotiators of the Freedom Alliance in private, and the negotiators of the Freedom Alliance unanimously claim that they are moved by the sincerity of the Business Alliance......

However, to the anxiety of the envoys of the Business Alliance, after settling these countries and the Liberal Alliance, the Norton family, as the most important negotiators, has refused to hold talks with the envoys. The chubby old fox-like Baron Schrader openly declared that the Norton family did not send troops to fight against the Commercial Alliance in the Plains of Mana Hill, but that they were really here for peace. As long as the Business Alliance can sign an armistice with all the countries around it, the Norton Family Armed Forces will no longer deliberately embarrass the Business Alliance, and they will respect and abide by all peace agreements that have been reached.

Soon the envoy of the Business Alliance understood why the Norton forces were saying this, because His Majesty Ogocero, King of the Kingdom of Antinac, had arrived. As soon as His Royal Highness arrived in Morente City with a thousand-man guard brigade, he immediately threw himself into negotiations with the envoy of the Business Alliance.

As the sworn enemy of the Commercial Alliance, His Royal Highness put forward two demands, one is that the Supreme Archon of the Commercial Alliance, the Grand Duke of Cumberlet, should publicly apologize to the Kingdom of Antinac, reflect on the crimes committed by the Kingdom of Antinac by the Commercial Alliance, and bow to His Royal Highness in person. The second is that the business alliance compensates it for the losses caused to the Kingdom of Antinac in the amount of 10 million goldfords. Only by agreeing to these two demands did the Kingdom of Antinac be willing to sign an armistice with the commercial alliance and reach a mutual understanding.

Now the envoy of the business alliance will stop doing it, and he won't bully people like this. Especially since the victor of the war was not the armed forces of the Kingdom of Antinac, but the armed forces of the Norton family, how can you, a king who has been defeated by us, have the right to put forward such rude conditions?

However, after the news was transmitted back to the Business Alliance, the Grand Duke of Cumberlet went to the city of Morente and had a sincere meeting with His Royal Highness. In the end, Cumberlet expressed his willingness to publicly apologize to His Royal Highness. And His Royal Highness also took a step back and reduced the amount of compensation to five million. Considering that the long-term war made it impossible for the business alliance to pay such a huge amount of compensation immediately, His Royal Highness considerately collected two million cash first, and the rest could be repaid within five years.

Thus the understanding between the commercial alliance and the Kingdom of the Andinac was reached, and peace finally came.

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