Chapter 53: The Provocation of the Council City
Now that we've dealt with the monsters on the beach, the next thing to do is to send a construction team over to survey the terrain and plan a port. Thunder Cliff will also start collecting construction materials and preparing for the construction of the port city. Because there will not be much development in the early stage, the city is planned to only need a pier and a few buildings.
In the case of a ship, it will be purchased in Carthage, and the crew will be recruited on the spot to drive back. As the three ships of Mo Yan's fleet, once this port has a reputation in Carthage, it is thinking about expansion. After all, if you eat a fat man in one bite, but there is no businessman to come, it is a waste of funds.
After Mo Yan captured the mermaid Kdelia and defeated the fish monster Gar, and after staying by the beach for a while, he returned to Thunder Bluff with Aruba. But bad news awaited him, as a letter from the City of Parliament indicated that the City was furious about the death of the Emissary at Thunder Bluff. Not only did he expel the Drow Elves who had just been sent to the past, but he also demanded that Thunder Cliff pay five thousand gold coins in compensation, otherwise he would start a war against Thunder Cliff.
"Didn't you receive my letter from the Council City?" Mo Yan sat on a bench in the lounge, looked at Lilith and asked, "They sent spies, and in the end they shamelessly threatened this?" Is it because what I said in my letter is too tactful? Or are they bullying me?"
"The letter has been delivered. Lilith flipped through the papers, took out the messenger's reply report, and said, "From the reply report, it can be seen that the letter was received by the Speaker of the Council City himself. And I don't think there's any euphemism in that letter. The City of Parliament should know that we found out they were spies. ”
"Then they're the ones I'm a bully. Mo Yan said with a calm face: "I retreated step by step, so that the entire Elam kept peaceful." Not only did I not hold them accountable for sending spies, but they also offered to share some technology, and now they are asking me to pay money? I think it's time for them to understand what is going to happen. ”
"Please calm down. Emily, who heard Mo Yan's words, persuaded: "This decision is not the decision of the entire Elam, it is just a unilateral request of the Council City. Without going through the Council City Council, they can only represent themselves. ”
"Yes. "Although the attack on the city of Parliament is a declaration of war on the whole of Elam, we can defend it aggressively. The legions blocking the City of Parliament are near Lobito, and we can annihilate them if possible. At that time, they will not have the strength to make such a request. ”
As the spiritual leader of the Salts, the Parliament City has a huge influence on Elam, but this does not mean that they can make decisions for all the Salts. This time, even Refora felt that the demands of the City of Parliament were too much, and that the Salts had never done such an ungrateful thing.
"Thunder Bluff is growing stronger, and is beginning to control more and more of the Salts. Legel crossed his arms against the wall and said, "Confrontation with the former leader is inevitable, but it is clear that it is not there yet. Although the Salts have accepted the existence of this city and have begun to accept the employment of the lord of the castle as a monster, it does not mean that they will think that this will be the capital of the Salts.
If it remains like this, it will take at least a few hundred years for Salt to have a sense of belonging to Thunder Bluff. And when such a situation occurs, it is obvious that someone is working behind the scenes. But our party is not currently in any position to cope with such a situation, after all, we have not even finished our training. ”
"Is this your analysis?" Mo Yan said after listening to Regel's words, "Then in your opinion, what kind of response do we need?" ”
"I agree with Captain Refora. Regel straightened up and said, "Defend actively, but you can't take the initiative to attack." Being attacked will allow us to stand up morally and win the approval of other cities. It won't help them, but at least it won't let them fall to the City of Parliament. ”
"I think it's better to attack aggressively. Vivien denied, "We have enough military strength and control the weapons industry in Elam, and many blacksmiths in other cities are already facing closure if we stop supplying weapons." They will not be able to replenish their weapons for a short time, which is a huge advantage for us. ”
"I agree with Vivien. Lilith laughed and said, "Stupid humans, if they don't teach them a big enough lesson, they will never know what kind of existence they are up against. Destroying the entire city of the Parliament will make the rest of the Salts understand the fate of opposing Thunder Bluff. ”
"Put away your charm! Hearing Lilith's words, Refra exclaimed, "That won't solve anything, it will only make things worse, once attacking the council city Thunder Bluff will be the enemy of the whole of Elam, which will put Thunder Bluff in an extremely passive situation." ”
"Arara...... It seems that some Salts think they should be from the Parliament City. Vivien covered her mouth and smiled, "Did the people of Council City contact you, and if you rebelled on the battlefield, what kind of reward did they promise you?"
"It was reported that the people of the City of Parliament had gone to the residence of the head of the regiment Refora when they came to deliver the letter. Regel looked at the roaring Rifola and said, "And it seems to have been there for quite a while." ”
"How dare you insult the glory of a warrior like this!" Refra pulled out the dagger at his waist and whispered to Regel, "I will duel you! Let the god of war judge who is right." Can't you even see such a simple provocative trick!" If it weren't for the fact that Refora had placed his weapon at the door before entering the house, he would have taken out his longsword by now.
"That's enough!" Mo Yan's loud roar shook the entire house, he snatched the dagger from Refora's hand, crumpled it in his hand and said: "I don't want this to happen next time, I will judge the right and wrong of things, no one can hold a weapon against a colleague privately!"
Refra looked at Mo Yan, but finally did not refute and returned to his seat. glaring at Lilith, who provoked everything, and Legel, who echoed it. In this case, three different sources of power have all expressed their will. The demons wanted to destroy everything simply, and the Maro people believed that although they were actively defending, they could not help but defend the Salts in the city. The Alters, on the other hand, hope that things will be brought under control and that they will not continue to deteriorate.
"It was my mistake. Regel looked at Mo Yan, who returned to his seat, and apologized and said, "At this time, we obviously need to be united, and I shouldn't have brought up the matter just now." ”
"I want you to remember who is in charge here. Mo Yan looked at the silent subordinates and said, "You only need to put forward your own opinions, and the decision on whether to adopt it is in my hands." Your thoughts are just a reminder that it's up to me to decide what approach to take.
Vivien and Lilith, you two are not allowed to make statements like that in the future, the Salts in the city are the ones we need to rally. Their belief in the god of war made them value promise and glory, and since they had stayed here, they would not betray their promise. I'm right, Captain Refora. ”
"My promise will not change as long as I don't die. And the other Salts in the city will also abide by their choice. Refra nodded and said, "I lead your legion and obey your orders. ”
"Well, that's it for today. Mo Yan concluded the meeting, saying, "Thunder Cliff will take active defensive measures, and write to all the other cities of Elam, explaining the truth about what happened and the decision we are forced to make. The 1st Corps, as soon as Lobito was informed, rushed there to set up defenses, while the SS was responsible for supplying the 1st Corps.
The rest of the people do their part and do what you need to do. This fight will be a test for Thunder Bluff, and I hope we can get through it together, rather than dragging others back when it matters. ”
"Follow your orders. All the leaders of Thunder Bluff in the lounge bowed their heads and saluted.
"Then let's dismiss. Mo Yan waved his hand and said, "Legel stays for a while, and I want to discuss the distribution of supplies with you." ”
One by one, the others left the break room to prepare for the battle that was coming. It would be a huge challenge to be an enemy of a large city like Parliament City, not to mention the fact that the Second Legion could not be contacted right now. There is very little power that can be used, and one mistake will lead to defeat.
"What do you command?" asked Regel as he looked at Mo Yan after everyone had left.
"Keep an eye on Refora and the Saltes for me. Mo Yan said softly: "If there is anything wrong, you can kill it in the report first." The monsters of the First Legion will cooperate with your actions......"
"Follow your orders. Regel is not surprised by this, all leaders are like this, they say they trust but in fact they do something else, if nothing happens, it is fine, and if someone has the intention of betraying, he will be immediately and secretly disposed of.
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