January 30, in the southern part of the Valsta Peninsula, in the city of Santa Casrella, inside the General Staff of the Free Trade Confederate Army.

A huge model of the sand table was placed in the center of the command hall, and the staff officers of the Free Trade Alliance formed a circle, pointing and pointing at the sand table with long poles, arguing incessantly.

Earl Langford Onassis paced back and forth in the corner alone, his expression extremely ugly, he wanted results, and the complicated wargames only annoyed him.

He didn't care what the hell the Valsta Peninsula was like, his mind was full of the voice and smile of his beloved wife, and the long-term thinking made him a little depressed.

An officer came to report: "Lord Count, the leaders of the Resistance have all arrived, and they are waiting outside the door for your reception. ”

The Earl of Langford finally showed a rare smile: "Good! It's coming! Let them in! Colonel Nelson! Take someone to the conference hall! ”

The guards outside the door pushed open the door, and more than a dozen people in the uniforms of black officers of the Principality entered.

When the people in the staff saw the Duchy's uniform, they instinctively threw hostile expressions at the comer, and some even touched the hilt of their swords.

"Welcome!" The Earl of Langford took the initiative to greet the visitor and hugged the leader.

"Thank you for your meeting!" The leader of the Resistance was a spirited veteran soldier who wore the uniform of a duchy marshal and was none other than the princess's mentor, the famous military scientist Simon Gallieni.

Field Marshal Simon gave a military salute to the Earl, and proudly introduced the two protégés beside him.

The small young man with a slender horse face was General Dary Einfurt, the commander of the 7th Division of the Third Army, and the other tall and handsome young man was General Leopold Schumacher, the commander-in-chief of the artillery company of the New Army, and these two men were now the right-hand men of Field Marshal Simon.

The Earl of Langford glared with some disgust at the small man in front of him, this General Dali Einfoot was famous, he was said to have an amazing memory, and his wife was the chief graduate of the National Military Academy, and the second place was this guy. It is also rumored that his wife had an affair with this person when she was in college, and she talked to me at the prom.

At that time, the earl, who heard the news of these laces, looked indifferent on the surface, but in fact he was very concerned, and was very jealous of it, and fidgeted all day, and sent someone to investigate the matter.

The Earl of Langford shook hands with the legendary rival, and he used his hand to stare into the other's eyes, which was his usual tactic in negotiating with other chamber leaders, testing the physical and mental qualities of the other party.

This young man is much stronger than he looks, and his deep cyan eyes seem to hide something out of the world, cold and incomprehensible.

(This unassuming little man is the legendary secret lover of my wife?) Damn it! What a bunch of nonsense, how could she look down on such a person? I'm going to have to punish the guy who spreads the rumors! The Count confirmed the falsity of the rumors, and quickly retracted his disgust.

He turned to the side and shook hands with the smiling General Leopold. (hmm...... It's still possible that she had a relationship with this handsome guy...... Ay! I'm such an old fool! When is it, still thinking about it! ）

The Count shook hands with the visitors and led them upstairs into the meeting room.

"It's really lively in this conference room, it's all familiar faces on the wanted list, and the bounty adds up to a lot." Major Poigny quipped, and several of the young officers next to him also laughed.

"Young man, I know you want to liven things up, but I'm not in the mood to joke right now! My wife and unborn heir are still being imprisoned in a dungeon somewhere in Fort Midknight! Earl Langford said angrily.

Major Poigni immediately apologized: "Oh...... I'm sorry, Lord Count, but I'm talking too much. ”

Old Marshal Simon Gallieni spreads out a map on a huge table:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the current situation is grim, the whole country is in danger of perdition, although everyone's purpose is different, but the general direction is still the same, they are all fighting to restore the honor of Her Majesty the Princess, she is the rightful heir of the Midnight family, we must try to rescue her, help her inherit the position of Duke Valstad, only in this way can we save the country from danger.

Let's sit in the same boat, we must unite to have hope, let's discuss the current situation first, General Dalí, you are the best at this, you will explain it to the Earl. ”

General Dali Einfurt coughed a few times and cleared his hoarse throat:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Four-Nation Alliance has advanced to the banks of the Lova River, and the fruits of our principality's victory in half a year have all been lost, and all the land we have fought has been lost, including my hometown, the city of Tadjawi, forcing me to flee with my wife." At this point, he paused slightly, and then began to explain the current unfavorable situation and put forward his own suggestions.

Dalí's explanations and suggestions were quite detailed and pragmatic, Marshal Simon looked at the proud protégé with satisfaction, and nodded his head in approval, and the rest of the officers also cast admiring glances at Dalí.

"I understand it all, young man, you speak much more thoroughly than my staff." The Count complimented.

"Thank you for your compliment, I am here to make a bold suggestion to you, I suggest that you put aside the civil war for the time being, put the survival of the country first, and first stop the offensive of the Four-Nation Alliance......"

The Count calmly replied: "What you say is very reasonable, but my answer is no, my purpose in waging war is very simple and clear, that is, to take my pregnant wife home safely, this is the only thing I care about now, and when my wife and children are safe, I will say anything else." Until they are rescued, my army will continue to advance towards the heart of the principality. ”

Field Marshal Simon and General Dalí secretly glanced at each other, both of them were well aware of the Earl Langford's temperament, and since he had made up his mind, it was difficult to be persuaded to waver, and it seemed that he could only carry out a backup plan.

Field Marshal Simon nodded at General Leopold and asked him to speak for himself.

General Leopold thought for a moment and said, "Your Excellency, our camp in support of the princess must work together, otherwise nothing will be accomplished. Since you are reluctant to send troops against foreign enemies, then at least let's agree on a civil war!

Let's ignore the attack of the coalition forces first, let's unite to fight a civil war first, oust the puppet government, support Her Majesty the princess to become a duchess, and leave it to the future to recover the land and unify the peninsula. ”

"Are you willing to make concessions?" Hearing this, the Count looked a little surprised.

"Of course, we came to negotiate in good faith." Marshal Simon said: "How is this? Our troops involved in the uprising are loyal to Her Majesty the Princess, and now they are also loyal to you, but in military operations we must retain command at the tactical level, after all, in terms of commanding wars, we are much more professional than your mercenary leaders, such conditions, can you agree? ”

Earl Langford nodded slightly: "It seems that my wife can't escape the responsibility of becoming a duchess?" ”

"He is the rightful heir of the Midnight family, and it is his responsibility to lead the country out of the predicament, besides, she is a god bloodline, and she is a natural leader, and she will definitely make a difference, which is why we will not hesitate to oppose the new government and swear to serve Her Majesty the princess." Marshal Simon said resolutely.

The Count sighed: "Hey...... I would like to let my wife be a noblewoman in peace, but her wild nature must not be willing, although she is a woman, she is still the material of a leader in her bones.

Well, if, like you said, I'm willing to cooperate. All of you here are smart people, we don't talk darkly, in fact, my side is also in a tight war and needs allies, and it is beyond my expectation that you will take the initiative to make concessions. ”

Marshal Simon nodded: "I have watched Her Majesty the princess grow up, treat her like her own daughter, I must have heard about it, I am absolutely loyal to her, you are her husband, naturally the object of my allegiance, they are all their own people, I hope we can put aside our differences and help the principality restore order, what do you say?" Lord Earl. ”

With that, he stood up and held out his hand.

The Earl of Langford also stood up and shook hands with the old marshal:

"You are so polite, my wife said that you are her mentor. It is my honor to work with such a great military strategist as you! ”

Field Marshal Simon and the Earl of Langford wrote down a detailed document of agreement on the specifics of the cooperation, and both men signed the paper.

The signing of the agreement marked the final union of the Varstad rebels and the Free Trade Alliance.

Seeing that the negotiations were going well, General Leopold glanced at everyone, and everyone stood up and applauded. The waiters brought the best wines, poured them into goblets, and placed them in front of everyone.

General Dalí raised his glass: "I propose, our alliance will be called the Valstad National Salvation Army!" Save Your Majesty the Princess! Save the country! ”

"Good name! We are Valsta's last hope! May the gods bless! Marshal Simon said excitedly.

"Gods bless!" The Earl of Langford also raised his glass.

All the officers swore in unison: "Long live the Duchy of Valsta!" We vow to wash away the grievances of Her Majesty the Princess, help her regain her proper position, and defy hardships and dangers, and if she does not succeed, she will become benevolent! ”

Afterwards, everyone drank the wine in the glass.