The turning point came when after the initial friendly but meaningless empty conversation, when Viscount Tatdu asked the so-called director Shi Hongwei of the other world about the specific content of the covenant signed between the Chinese Kingdom of Earth and the Romantate Metropolitan Lord.

In the face of this nobleman's kind inquiry, the short white-haired old man next to the throne replied bluntly: "Lord Viscount, we are only an expedition with a diplomatic mission, that is to say, the Chinese government has not yet decided whether to conclude an alliance with your territory.

We had to wait until we returned to China and presented the report of the expedition, and then we went through the evaluation of the think tank before we reached a conclusion. The atmosphere in the stone hall suddenly became cold.

Ten seconds later, Mangel, the shepherd official of the Tattdu Command, who was standing beside the viscount like a courtier, showed a smile without warmth on his slate-like face, and opened his mouth to break the dead silence around him, "Guests from the other world, you once made an alliance with the sworn enemies of 'Tatdu', the root of all evil, the Silorians.

And now, in the face of the goodwill personally expressed by the great ruler of the entire territory of Tatt, but disdainfully prevaricated, is it that he looks down on us Tatdu people?"

"Ms. Manger, the key to the establishment of diplomatic relations is mutual benefit, and mutual benefit is based on mutual understanding.

Do you think we know each other well now," Hearing that the female herdsman's tone was not good, the leader of the false mission also restrained her smile, and said with a straight color that avoided the important and light: "As a senior cadre of the Chinese Kingdom of Earth, I led more than 20 comrades to come to the city of your Tatdu people thousands of miles away to visit Lord Viscount. This in itself represents the sincerity and respect of the Chinese government.

If this is to be regarded as looking down on the Tatdu, then we, as diplomats, have just been attacked by the regular Roman forces outside the city of your Lord of Tatdu, what can we say?"

"Hmm..."Although Mangel is erudite and talented, he has a cold and hard personality and lacks quick wit, and he was stopped by the white-haired old man in the other world, and he opened his mouth and didn't know how to answer.

Seeing the embarrassment of the herdsman officer, the chief staff officer of the Tate Commander on the side changed his face for a while, and suddenly opened his mouth to relieve the siege: "Lord Shi Hongwei." No matter how you interpret it. The reality is that your country, which once did not hesitate to ally with the Silorians, is now pushing back on our Tatheran alliance.

In case you didn't know, Lord Viscount's younger brother, Sir Hostan Tateto, had just won a rare victory in a century, conquering the plains of Middle Enit, which was a vassal of the Silorian Gertres. Now the strength of 'Tartdu' is not inferior to the county of 'Siloria'. In such a way..."

"Okay Wymande. The distinguished guests of the other world did not refuse my kindness, but just wanted to make the decision more prudent," said the Grand Staff Officer from the Territory. Viscount Tatedu, whose face was the color of iron blue, suddenly interrupted Wymande's words bluntly, "Actually, looking at whether or not to form an alliance with 'Tatedu' so solemnly shows their sincerity, doesn't it!"

However, you, as the chief of staff in charge of the military affairs of the territory, actually let the bandits go deep into the vicinity of the capital of Tate to attack the diplomatic mission, such a dereliction of duty is the real shame on me. ”

"It is indeed my duty to let bandits run rampant in the hinterland of the territory and openly attack foreign missions, Lord Viscount," in the lord's gaze that seemed to spew flames, the chief of staff of the Tattdu Commander lowered his head, struggled for a moment with a painful expression, and suddenly said in a hoarse voice, "For this reason, I am willing to retire and resign to atone for my sins." ”

"Retire and resign to atone for your sins..."Viscount Tattdu was stunned for a moment, and could no longer hide his anger and roared: "Yes, yes, Alof Wymande, I give you permission to go back to your manor to retire!"

Guards, pass down my orders, and immediately by, by, by..."

"Lord Viscount, as your former teacher, I beg you to put out the wrath of the Thunder for a while," the Grand Wise Advisor of the Tatetu Leader, who sat to the right hand of Lord Roman, stopped his anger in an old, hoarse voice, "Although the Grand Staff Officer of Wickand is derelict in his duties, his fault is not enough to retreat and atone for his sins.

Now that he has expressed his repentance, I beg you to forgive him for the time being, and allow him to personally lead the warriors in pursuit of the troubled bandits. ”

The fat body gasped, trying to calm his anger, and the face of Viscount Tattdu gradually calmed down, and he said after a moment of silence: "Wymande, since Teacher Etefago intercedes for you, then I will forgive your dereliction of duty for the time being.

General Houdende, immediately assign ten air cavalry to our chief of staff, and I will temporarily confer on him the rank of 'commander', and personally lead the Tatdu soldiers to suppress the bandits. ”

"Yes, Lord Viscount. General Tatedu, who was standing next to the Chief of Staff of the Tattdu, bowed expressionlessly in response to the lord's order, then turned his head to look at his colleagues with a smile on his face, and waited until Wymander gritted his teeth and said, "Thank you for your leniency, Lord Viscount." After that, they left the stone hall together.

"Let me laugh, distinguished guests from the other world," Viscount Tatedu reluctantly smiled at the false envoys and said, "The wine, the food, and the pleasing cabaret are all ready, if you have any other requests later, please feel free to ask."

I beg your pardon for not being able to accompany you in person, Hedland, who will entertain you for me. ”

"Then I thank you in advance for your hospitality, Lord Viscount. The white-haired old man sitting at the bottom showed an interesting expression, bowed without being verbose, and led the group of false envoys to follow behind the lord of Tattdu, and walked out of the stone hall.

After seeing the guests from the other world leave, Viscount Tattdu showed a tired expression and ordered, "I'm tired, you all go down."

Teacher Etefago, you left me to read Hostan's battle report again, and it made me feel better. ”

"Then we're leaving, my lord. The other people in the stone hall looked at the lord with different expressions and saluted, and then they all exited the stone hall, they had just walked out of the door, and before the stone door could be closed again, Viscount Tatedu had already angrily pounded the armrest of his throne, and shouted incoherently: "Even Wymand has betrayed me, even Wymand has betrayed me, teacher."

I saved the lives of both his father and son on the battlefield, and I gave him glory and restored his 'family name', but now that he has taken refuge in Hostan, no one else's betrayal can make me so angry, but he, he really has no reason to do this to me, this damn maggot. ”

"It is precisely because you have lost your honor and know the hardships and misery of the life of the untouchables that your Grand Staff Officer does not want to lose his 'family name' again," Etfargo said calmly, waiting for Lord Roman to vent his anger, "His betrayal is most deserved, my lord." ”

"But I'm the lord of 'Tatedu', and now I have hope of getting back on my feet and going back to the battlefield, why can't he wait any longer, he's been waiting for three years, why can't he wait!" Viscount Tattdu roared.

"For the first time in a hundred and fifty years, your brother's miraculous victory in the Middle Enet Plain has given Tathtuk the opportunity to occupy the entire plain," said Etefargo calmly, "such a martial victory is comparable to or even better than the bravery you have once fought in a hundred battles.

If Wymander were to be on your side at such a time, he would be utterly disgusted by Sir Hostan, and his entire family would suffer bitter revenge if you were forced to abdicate. ”

Hearing such a frank analysis and explanation from the great wise man of Tathdu, Lord Roman couldn't get angry anymore, his heavy body trembled a few times with his long breathing, and said with a wry smile: "Teacher, you are really outspoken to me, since things have come to this point, then why don't you simply stand on Hostan's side?"

"The Etefago family has never held power by catering to the powerful," Etefago said calmly: "Speculation will never allow a family to be in the Roman Continent, Tatdu, Avant, Orvic... Dozens of lords have members in high positions, and only wisdom, knowledge, and loyalty can do. ”

"You were born into a great family, teacher, I lost my words just now. Viscount Tatedu looked at the calm expression of the old man beside him, was silent for a moment, and sincerely lowered his noble head, and then said bitterly: "Then what should I do next, is it really a dead end?"

"If it weren't for the Otherworldly Mission, I would have persuaded you to abdicate your throne tonight and retire to the Manor with me, my lord," Etfargo said in a deep groan, "but now things have taken a slight turn, and although there is little hope, it should be possible,"

"You mean—" Viscount Tatdu's eyes lit up, and then he said hesitantly, "But wouldn't it be too hasty to do so." ”

"Now the situation in the territory has reached a point where there is no room for delay, and there is no time for you to slowly complete the 'layout'," Etfargo shook his head and said: "If you don't take advantage of the opportunity to fight, in twenty days at most, when Sir Hostan repels the Western Lorians and rescues the Gertre Led army, the situation in the Middle Enet Plain will be stabilized."

When you return to the capital of Tate as the victor of the expansion of the territory, you will inevitably have to abdicate. ”

"You're right, teacher," Viscount Tatedu's face resurfaced with the color of iron blue, and after thinking about it, he nodded heavily, "I really don't have much time left.

Tonight, you will accompany me to meet that Shi Hongwei secretly..."

"No, we should not see the leader of the Otherworldly Mission, but that 'old friend' of yours, Zhang Bingqi. A strange smile appeared on the corner of Etefargo's mouth, and he rarely interrupted Lord Tatdu's words and whispered. (To be continued......)