Carlos led the way, and several people followed a path by a stream to another wooden house.

"Here we are, sir, isn't that good?" Carlos said, turning back, "this was a former aristocratic summer house, and though it wasn't very luxurious, I think you'd like the setting." ”

A babbling stream flows into the small lake in front of the hut, and the sparkling water of the small lake is surrounded by greenery, and the environment is unusually quiet. But the most pleasing thing is the platform that extends from the side of the wooden house to the middle of the lake, surrounded by green trees and clear water, and a group of colorful ornamental fish swimming slowly around the platform.

"Yes, yes. Cohen walked to the platform and exclaimed, "It's a relaxing environment, and I'll stay here anyway if I'm going to spend a few days at this training ground." ”

"It's okay to be able to relax. Martin beside Cohen smiled faintly: "Some time ago, His Majesty's life was too tense. Before the Great War, let's store your body here!"

"You know that, too! It's a shame to worry you. Cohen smiled embarrassedly: "You two, please take a seat!"

The three of them sat down at the table in the platform, two personal guards came over to set up the water and wine, and Bai Ying stood quietly aside. In front of the wooden house, the loud rock is arranging the guard lots of the various guards.

"It was a really hard work for both of you when I wasn't around. Cohen took the flask and poured red wine for the two men who were technically supposed to be his subordinates: "If nothing else, just control those mischievous guys and make you nerves upset, right?"

"That's nothing, it's not a thing. Martin took the glass with both hands: "Your Majesty." Who are you going to let me meet?"

"That's right. Cohen casually picked up the glass: "Grandpa Martin." What do you think of our current officials. Is there a lack of a certain type of people. ”

"There is a lack of a type of person?" Martin couldn't think of a type of person for a while, "I can't say this for a while." ”

"What about you?" Cohen chuckled softly and asked Carlos, "Do you know my staff officer?"

Carlos took a sip of red wine and shook his head again: "I am a staff officer, and my poor wisdom at this stage can only be used to focus on the war. ”

"Hehe, this is also related to the war!" Cohen nodded, and slowly explained to the two of them: "That's the case, I think most of the troops in the rebel army are in confusion right now. Especially in the outer defense ring, they did not have the logistical support of the rebels, and after the start of the war, they seemed to have no other result than death. At this time, if there is a suitable person to communicate, if we can get them to surrender, our own side will also reduce casualties. ”

"Let them surrender, you mean that there is a lack of people to persuade them to surrender!" Martin thought for a moment: "It would be good to send a few articulate ones, there are many such people in the army." ”

"Of course that's fine, but there's one more thing to be aware of. Cohen whispered, "In the days to come, we're going to run an empire." It's no longer the size of one or two provinces. We have a lot of things to deal with with other empires, and it's best to have someone dedicated to do it. This war. The enemy's troops were scattered in various cities, and the rebel generals had their own plans, as if they were independent forces in the region, and this could be an opportunity for them to exercise. ”

"What does your majesty mean is that you are going to set up a special agency to accomplish this task?"

Martin thought about it for a long time before he asked in a low voice: "Is your arrangement after recovering the empire...... Do you have any other plans?"

"My final goal ......" Cohen looked back with a smile and nodded slightly, "Actually, it's not just the Demon or God Empire!"

Martin immediately gasped, and Carlos on the other side, the wine glass in his hand fell directly to the ground.

"When Filyn heard about it, it was just a little surprise, you won't lose to her, right?"

Cohen smiled and refilled Carlos's wine: "The reason why I came out to be this emperor is because there are things behind me that attract me, and I am not interested in this emperor himself, so it can be said that I hate being in this position." ”

"Your Majesty said this, we will be cold, the position of the emperor is paved with the blood of countless people......" Martin watched Cohen grow up, and he could persuade in the tone of an elder, if it was a change for Carros, he would not dare to say this.

"It is precisely because it is the blood of countless people that I have a feeling of resistance in my heart. I thought a lot a few days ago, I want to be the emperor, I will continue to step on the bones of countless people and walk to the throne, not the emperor, then the people who died before seem meaningless......" Cohen stood up, turned to look at the woods by the lake: "This is a dilemma, no matter which one I choose, it is so helpless and regretful." ”

"But His Majesty chose the former, which is a good thing for us. Martin encouraged Cohen: "Your Majesty, the soldiers and the people have embraced you, and they will be happy and satisfied with your leadership and sacrifice for you......"

"But I'm not satisfied!" Cohen turned around, a little excited: "Grandpa Martin, I don't want to choose like this, I don't want the citizens of the Sbia Empire to die like this...... Of course I know that the war to quell the rebellion will surely kill people, and I also know that when I recover the empire, as long as I am Cohen. Al Qaeda is keeping to himself, and there should be no problem with Sbia's stability for decades. But what about a few decades from now? With a glance from someone in the temple, this kind of rebellion can be staged at any time! At that time, even if a second Cohen comes out to clean up the mess, and countless people will have to die, can it be said that the Sbia Empire will always be able to only have this fate?"

"Not only Spia, which empire on the continent can last for five hundred years?" Martin sighed: "In fact, the rule of the Shamai Dynasty has been very long. ”

"So I'm not willing to just stand still, because somebody is going to pay the price if they're pushing me into this position. Cohen replied lightly: "If he gives me one, I will pay him back ten." ”

The two people sitting seemed to understand something, and Martin asked softly, "What do you mean?"

"Since so many people have been sacrificed, we have to continue to sacrifice. Well as an emperor. It's my duty to make their sacrifices more meaningful......" An expression that had never been seen before was spreading across Cohen's face at the moment: "I am an emperor. I have to see farther than anyone else, and I want to avoid such a tragedy again...... Gods and demons, fuck, I'm going to see what they have to fight!"

"Sir. Carlos, who had been silent, solemnly interjected: "Actually, you don't have to take into account my feelings, I treated myself as dead during the Battle of Tucheng." ”

"Carlos is right, we are only soldiers, and I can't see as far as the emperor. Martin smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Anyway, that's all that's left." It is also our duty to work hard for our children and grandchildren. But what about your army, what about your people, can they understand you?"

Cohen smiled and sat down next to Martin.

"The burden on the people is already very heavy, we don't have to add more weight to them, these things, the two of you just know these things. I will also think carefully and do it step by step. Cohen raised the wine glass in his hand: "You two, one is the leader of the veteran faction in the army, and the other is the leader of the young Zhuang faction in the army, after understanding my intentions, you will naturally think more about it when dealing with things." ”

Martin took a sip of his wine. The most important question was asked: "Who else knows the intention of His Majesty?"

"Father, Firin, and both of you. Cohen turned his eyes to look at the white shadow again: "And this shadow of mine." ”

Meet the puzzled gazes of Martin and Carlos. The white shadow nodded slightly to the two, and a phantom of a white dragon immediately appeared in their minds, and the two of them suddenly realized in their hearts, and after a little thought, they were even more relieved that they had received this powerful help.

"Well, that's it. Cohen sat up straight, and a little smile appeared on his face: "Regarding today's person, his personality is relatively different, but he is indeed a good candidate to be a diplomat, and please give him more criticism and encouragement in the future, your attitude is directly related to his future development." ”

"Okay. The two nodded in agreement.

"Rocks. Cohen turned his head and instructed the rock standing outside the platform, "Bring Lip here." ”

"Yes sir!" Rock stepped aside and ordered his men to take them.

In a few moments, a well-dressed Lip trotted up to the platform, saluted Cohen, and stood beside him with his hands down, very well-behaved.

"I've seen these two adults. Cohen introduced Lip: "One is Lieutenant General Martin, the first general of the Empire, and the other is Brigadier General Carlos, the Imperial General Staff. ”

"Yes, young master. Lip immediately turned around and saluted the two: "Lip has seen two adults, good day to the two adults. ”

The expression on Cohen's face did not change, and he said quietly: "Lieutenant General Martin is the grandfather of my two wives, and I usually call him that." ”

"General Martin, please forgive Lip for his faux pas. Lip knelt down at Martin with both knees and solemnly saluted again, saying, "Lip is reckless." ”

"During the war, there is no need to be polite. Martin raised his hand to make Lip stand up, and then turned his head to look at Cohen: "The reaction is okay, the costume is decent, what about the eloquence?"

"I've pinched the frivolous part for him, and my father has seen him once, and I've been studying all kinds of etiquette and customs for the past two days. Cohen looked at Lip: "As for the rest, the two of you will give you more pointers." ”

"What else do we have to teach the people who have been instructed by the Prime Minister?" Martin smiled faintly: "Lip, what did the Prime Minister teach you?"

"Yes, in reply to General Martin, the Minister of State taught that even if Lip had the most filthy things in mind, the expression on his face had to be extremely holy. The Prime Minister also taught that if you want to threaten someone, you have to hint at it with tactful and gentle language. The Prime Minister also said that he should not pay attention to other people's accusations, and even if the evidence is in front of him, he must defend himself to the end......

"The Prime Minister has taught you so much, so I don't have anything more to teach you. Listening to Lip's words, Martin smiled heartily: "But since it is His Majesty's request, I will remind you of one thing." ”

"Yes, please advise the General. Lip replied deferentially.

"I'm a soldier and I only fight, but I also know that officialdom is a battlefield. So no matter what position you hold, you are actually at war, even in the slightest bit of daily life. Martin said earnestly: "Your Majesty will help you, of course we will help you, we will not care about your past." But you have to remember who you're serving allegially. ”

"Yes. Lip took it to heart. Thank you, General, for your teachings. ”

Cohen looked at Carlos and raised his eyes, and Carlos had no choice but to say two words: "Lip, your specialty determines your position, and you may be a jewel and a fine food in the future, but these are means, not your end." If you get lost in this, your path is at the end of your path. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency Officer, Lip will never forget who he is and who he is. ”

Cohen smiled at the two of them, "How's it going?"

"Luckily, it's not too slippery. Martin nodded: "If you meet for the first time, you won't be annoying to look good." ”

Cohen turned to look at Lip, "Do you know what's going on?"

"Yes, young master. Lip immediately replied: "The young master's army is waiting to quell the rebellion in one fell swoop." ”

"Do you understand why I've been taking you with me all the way?"

"Understood, the young master asked me to see the power of the army, and Lip is full of confidence in the mission he is about to undertake. ”

"I haven't seen you for a few days. It's a lot smarter. Cohen stood up and took two steps forward. Lip hurriedly knelt down.

"Now, I give you the status of a baron-alternate, and you can call yourself a baron of the first rank. ”

"The rebels have about twenty cities on the main defensive line, and their troops are now in fear, so you can persuade them to surrender on my behalf," said Cohen. ”

Although he knew that his mission was difficult, Lip still couldn't imagine that it would be such an important matter, and the expression on his face couldn't help but froze. But after reacting, he didn't hesitate at all, and nodded in agreement.

"In terms of persuasion methods, try to show your talent as much as possible, persuade if you can, and deceive if you can't, all I want is a result, I don't care about your means. Cohen pointed to Lip: "As long as he is a human being, there is no one who is not afraid of death, even if he is really not afraid of death, you must let him understand that his death is worthless." If you meet a strong guy, you have to make him remember what is worth remembering in life, and if he is weak, you have to pat his chest to ensure that he will live in the future...... Your itinerary has been arranged, and you have been given a line of deputies and guards. ”

"Thank you for your concern,...... Lip replied, half grateful, half fearful, tears rolling in his eyes.

"Don't worry, you have tens of millions of soldiers behind you to support you, and those generals don't dare to do anything to you. Cohen continued, "But in terms of the details, you have to figure it out for yourself, observe more, figure it out more, and avoid danger at all." ”

Lip knew that no matter how hard he was, he collected his mood and replied to the young master in a firm tone: "Understood!"

Cohen nodded in satisfaction and walked back to his seat.

"You were brought back by me, and you suffered a lot along the way. Even if you are guilty of unforgivable sins, I will not let you die at the hands of these people. Cohen took a wine glass and filled it with wine, and held it in the air: "You remember, every time you talk about the next town, you let my army die a lot, and you save many families who are destined to be separated." Do you dare to drink this glass of wine in my hand, not for a house slave, but for my future foreign secretary?"

"I'll drink!" Lip knelt down and took the glass of meaningful red wine from the young master's hand with both hands.

Standing up slowly, looking at the young master with grateful eyes, Lip drank the wine, which meant that he would bid farewell to his status as a domestic slave and move forward towards his goal in life. Lip secretly told himself in his heart that he must complete the task assigned by the young master and prove his worth to everyone.

"Drink this wine, you are an official and a nobleman, and you have to raise your head and be a man. ”

Cohen suddenly glared at him and raised his voice, "What's the first thing I taught you?"

"The young master taught me first, don't kneel to people at will!"

"As my house slave, you can't just kneel down to people, and as my minister, you have to defend more. Cohen looked at Lip and his voice became gentle, "I give you not only official positions and titles, but also personal honor and dignity. Whether you can protect it, how you should protect it, it's up to you. If you can't meet my requirements, it's useless for you to run behind the carriage for the rest of your life. ”

"Yes, young master, Lip understands. Lip replied to Cohen, and gradually puffed up his chest: "I am the young master's subordinate, even if I go to the ends of the earth, I will not lose the young master's face!"

"Okay, it seems that you have learned a lot, and the general staff officer will arrange a qiē for you after you go down, so you don't have to be nervous. Cohen laughed, and then ordered: "Externally, you are the deputy foreign secretary, but with us, you have no position for the time being." After hitting the Holy Capital, you have to determine your official position based on your grades, and don't say anything else, go down and prepare. ”

"Yes, Lip quits. Lip saluted the three of them in front and back: "Goodbye, two adults." ”

When Lip's figure disappeared, Cohen withdrew his gaze.

Martin couldn't help but ask Cohen curiously, "Your Majesty, do you value this Lip very much?"

"I can't say that I value it very much, but the timing of his appearance is better. Cohen snorted again: "These things have to be done by the right people, and this is also an attempt by me." ”

"If you say that, then I can't ask. Martin nodded: "But His Majesty's personality has changed very quickly, and he forcibly suppressed his character, can he still adapt?"

"It's not easy anyway. Facing Martin, Cohen told the truth: "But I think it's worth it, and I'm willing to work as hard as I can for a goal." ”

"I was really shocked to have a meeting with the chief just now. Carlos sighed, "Is this really a sir? ”

With a few chuckles, Cohen got down to business with Carlos, asking about the Thirty-Six Tribes.

"Speaking of which, it's really incredible, I used to admire Dean Lorenzo, but I didn't think he could really grind those clan tyrants out of temper. Carlos laughed: "Now, no more clan tyrants have gone to the internal affairs superintendent to complain, and a few outstanding guys are still officials!"

"That's good, is the passage we found on the dividing line between gods and demons still there?"

"It's still there, I have sent some troops to stay and manage, and the contact has not been interrupted. Carlos thought for a moment: "Their report says that there are about a dozen miles of land at both ends of the passage that are covered by plants, and they have not been found. ”

"There is one more thing you have to arrange early, select some people from the thirty-six tribes, and let them go back to the dividing line between gods and demons. Cohen tapped his finger on the table: "I want to know how many people and villages of the thirty-six tribes are still on the dividing line between gods and demons, and if I can, get in touch with them." ”

"What's the use of that?" asked Carlos, curious.

"What's the use, you don't care about it for now, let's talk about it. ”

"Okay. ”

"That's all for now, you two are busy with official business, so I won't take up your time. Cohen stood up: "Grandpa Martin, I'll send you out." ”

Lip stood quietly by the cabin, waiting for His Excellency the Chief of Staff to arrive. The rock stood across from him, sweeping Lip with a not-so-friendly look. Their first meeting was not very friendly, and although both men were fiercely loyal to Cohen, the contradictions between them were open and intense. (To be continued......)